Nick Hammond
Nick Hammond has written for Cigar Journal for many years, is the author and publisher of the best-selling Around The World in 80 Cigars travelogue series of books, has a podcast of the same name which has been listened to in more than 120 countries, won the inaugural Spectator Cigar Writer of the Year in 2013, wrote Cinco Decadas: The Rise of the Nicaraguan Cigar to celebrate Joya De Nicaragua’s 50th anniversary and has just completed an autobiography of Nick Perdomo. He is a regular host, speaker and guest at dinners, tastings, book readings, live shows, online events and more surrounding the world of fine cigars.
Articles by Nick Hammond
The End for Vintage Davidoff?
Mitchell Orchant, managing director of C.Gars Ltd and organizer of the world’s biggest annual cigar auctions, says he believes that we’ve seen the last great sales of the hugely prized vintage Cuban Davidoffs.
Read More: The End for Vintage Davidoff?
UK Vintage Auction Sale Nets $563,691
London’s latest rare, aged and vintage cigar auction saw Lots sold achieving in excess of half a million dollars.
Read More: UK Vintage Auction Sale Nets $563,691
UK Vintage Cigar Auction Includes Pre-embargo Punch Coronas
London cigar merchant C.Gars Ltd has released the catalogue for their next vintage cigar auction.
Read More: UK Vintage Cigar Auction Includes Pre-embargo Punch Coronas
Davidoff Emphasises its Commitment to the U.K.
An early summer’s evening and a London garden party marked Davidoff’s renewed commitment to the UK cigar market.
Read More: Davidoff Emphasises its Commitment to the U.K.
World Exclusive – first sneak preview of Señor José O. Padrón’s long-awaited autobiography
Cigar Journal reporter first to see a pre-production edition over dinner with son, Jorgé Padrón.
Read More: World Exclusive – first sneak preview of Señor José O. Padrón’s long-awaited autobiography
US Movie Stars Sweep the Board at Boisdale Cigar Awards
Star of Frasier and Cheers, Kelsey Grammer, scooped the top prize at the Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year Awards held at London’s Boisdale of Canary Wharf.
Read More: US Movie Stars Sweep the Board at Boisdale Cigar Awards
World’s First Nicaragua-Only Cigar Store Opens In Amsterdam
Cigaragua – a unique cigar store selling only handmade cigars from Nicaragua – welcomed worldwide guests with a packed launch party in Amsterdam.
Read More: World’s First Nicaragua-Only Cigar Store Opens In Amsterdam
Last Vintage Cigars Auction of 2016 to take place in London on November 28
The auction, held by C.Gars Ltd, features a massive 350 Lots of aged, rare and vintage cigars, including a stunning cabinet of 500 pre-embargo H Upmann Berilos in 4 ¾ inch by 32 Ring Gauge.
Read More: Last Vintage Cigars Auction of 2016 to take place in London on November 28
Cigar Smoker of the Year Award Takes Set for December
The fourth annual Cigar Smoker of The Year Awards, founded by Boisdale, is set to add some extras festive cheer in London this December. The star-studded, ceremony takes place on December 12 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf.
Read More: Cigar Smoker of the Year Award Takes Set for December
Chicago cigar event raises $250,000 for good causes in single night
An incredible quarter of a million dollars has been raised in one single night by cigar loving guests in Chicago to support the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.
Read More: Chicago cigar event raises $250,000 for good causes in single night
Register Now For Nicaraguan Cigar Fest
Puror Sabor planning is already in full swing. Cigar lovers have just a few days left to make the most of savings on next year’s Puro Sabor Festival in Nicaragua.
Read More: Register Now For Nicaraguan Cigar Fest
Event Report from a Nicaraguan Afternoon in Birmingham, UK
And even the Nicaraguan Ambassador to the UK, Ms Guiselle Morales-Echaverry, was on hand to explain to gathered retailers just what a positive impact the cigar industry is having in Nicaragua.
Read More: Event Report from a Nicaraguan Afternoon in Birmingham, UK
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