For our best cigar 2018 awards, readers chose individual cigars that are the cream of the crop.
Outstanding Art – Subculture Studios, Estelí | Cigar Trophy Award 2018
The Outstanding Art Award from the Cigar Trophy 2018 goes to Jessi Flores, a young street artist. Together with Subculture Studios of Drew Estate, he designs extraordinary cigar boxes and much more.
Joya de Nicaragua: 50 Years of Nicaraguan Excellence
Alejandro Martínez Cuenca has been the owner of the cigar factory Joya de Nicaragua since 1994. It is one of the oldest and most important cigar manufacturers in the world. JdN celebrates a significant milestone with an anniversary cigar.
Cigar Hotspot in Liverpool: Puffin’ Rooms
Cigar Journal’s Nick Hammond provides a world-exclusive sneak preview of C.Gars Ltd’s stunning new UK venue.
U.K. Habanosommelier Ramps Up Boutique Business
Mike Choi – a former UK Habano Sommelier competition winner and runner up in the competition final in Havana itself – has launched a new online boutique cigar importation business in the UK.
Prince of Smoke: New Short Film About Hirochi Robaina
A new film showcasing the tobacco-growing talents of Hirochi Robaina is gaining worldwide acclaim.
Didier Houvenaghel’s Masterclasses: What’s Not to Love?
Didier Houvenaghel holds a cigar masterclass for all cigar lovers. He tells about the discovery of his passion, gives insights into the world of a modern-day cigar-maker and shows great cigar tricks.
Cigar Truck Tending to Parisian Passionados at Eiffel Tower
Cigar loving Parisians know a good thing when they see one. Which is why a funky cigar truck – parked right in full view of the magnificent Eiffel Tower – has been drawing crowds in their thousands as Summer continues in the city.
Paresh Patel and his Havana House
Arrest Patel fell in love with cigars on a trip to Cuba in 2000. He vowed to make them the focus of his business.
Big Smoke Amsterdam Takes a Tour
Big Smoke 2017 took place in the Dutch city over the weekend, with 150 cigar lovers taking advantage of an incredible deal – 85 Euros bought them 10 cigars and a free bus around the city’s must-see cigar stop offs.
Cigaragua – A special Cigar Shop
The dutch cigar specialist, Sasja van Horssen, launched a revolutionary store. It is the world’s first Nicuraguan-only cigar shop.
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.
