As part of the event, on 11 June the cigar slow smoking competition will take place, which will also be the official Nordic qualifying tournament for the cigar smoking world championships to be held in Croatia.
Drew Estate 2016 Barn Smoker Event Program & Dates
Drew Estate announced the 2016 Barn Smoker Program, which includes the new Florida Barn Smoker as well as the annual Connecticut Barn Smoker and Kentucky Barn Smoker.
Villiger Cigars North America Opens new Headquarters in Doral, Florida
Villiger North America celebrated their re-launch and the opening of their new headquarters in Miami with a by-invitation-only red carpet event, at its new location at 8107 NW 29 ST. Doral, FL. 33122.
New Viva Republica Brand Ivy Introduced to U.S. Market
Jason Holly, owner of Viva Republica introduced “Ivy” at an exclusive event at Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, IL last Thursday, April 28th, 2016.
U.S. Qualification Tournaments to CSWC to Take Place on May 13 & 19
Back by popular demand, qualifying rounds of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) return to the United States beginning with the Nashville CSWC competition on Friday, May 13 at 6:00 pm at The 1850 at Lookaway Farms, 1850 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin.
Byron Serie Siglo XXI to be Introduced at IPCPR End of July 2016
United Cigar, U.S. Distributor of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco Brands, announced today that a new Byron size will be available at the 2016 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas on July 25, 2016.
Davidoff Art Initiative Selects Natalia Ortega Gamez for Residency Project in Colombia
The Davidoff Art Initiative announced Dominican artist Natalia Ortega Gamez as the first artist selected for the new residency program at FLORA ars+natura in Bogotá, Colombia.
New Famous Smoke Shop Firecracker Cigar CroMagnon to be Rolled by RoMa Craft
The next Firecracker will be a limited release for 2016 and as usual it will be released just before the 4th of July. This year’s production will be The CroMagnon Firecracker from RoMa Craft Tobac out of the Nica Sueno factory in Esteli Nicaragua.
A.J. Fernandez to Release New Cigar Blend “Last Call”
AJ Fernández announced the release of a new cigar blend under the name “Last Call”. Last Call will be introduced as a Corona Gorda, measuring 4 1/2 x 48.
Famous Smoke Shop Debuts Remaining Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle Cigars
Famous Smoke Shop has released the two remaining vitolas in their exclusive Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle selection by Crowned Heads Cigars.
Lotus International to Distribute Elie Bleu Accessories in the U.S.A. and Canada
Elie Bleu S.A. Paris, France has appointed Lotus International, LLC as their exclusive distributor for the United States and Canada.
La Aurora 1962 Corojo and 1987 Connecticut now Available in the U.S.A.
The new La Aurora 1962 Corojo and the La Aurora 1987 Connecticut are now in stores. La Aurora is celebrating their 113 years in existence.


