On July 12, 2019, Habanos S.A. presented a new vitola within the Punch brand: a Short Robusto called Short de Punch (50 x 120 mm).
Igor Kovacic Pushes CSWC World Record To 3:52:55
The world record went back to Sweden and to Mr Kovacic after 3 hours, 52 minutes and 55 seconds.
Darren Cioffi Brakes His Own World Record In Slow Smoking
Not quite a year ago, on June 15, 2018 Mr Darren Cioffi (USA) has broken the world record in slow smoking a cigar for the fifth time since 2014.
Top Results at the 2019 CSWC-Qualifyer in Russia
La Grand Fumada Russia has always been one of the most exciting qualifyers for the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC).
Canada implements plain packaging for tobacco products
Canada’s Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor has announced that new regulations for plain and standardized appearance of tobacco packages and products will begin to come into force on November 9, 2019.
Manny Iriarte: Art of Cigars
He even makes cigars smile. Manny Iriarte, Cuban by birth, is not only shooting artistically highly valuable photos, he is actually staging his photos in a manner which catapults the viewer into the middle of the event.
New World Cameroon By A.J. To Debut Around Thanksgiving
A.J. Fernandez Cigars announced their first Cameroon wrapped cigar, the New World by A.J. Fernandez Cameroon Selection.
Fuente is Returning to Nicaragua, Building Factory in Estelí
Forty years ago, Nicaragua’s Tabacalera A. Fuente was torched during the revolution. Now Carlos “Carlito” Fuente is returning to his roots by starting a new factory in Estelí.
Germany Wins Cigar Smoking World Championship 2018
For the first time, a contestant from Germany won the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC).
Canada’s Plain Packaging Threat – Sign the Petition By Sept. 6, 2018
If Canada’s Bill S-5 is allowed to pass, all tobacco products shall be standardized with a single color, type-face, and packaging.
The Netherlands Are on the Edge of Prohibition
The anti-tobacco lobby in the Netherlands is driving the nation to the edge of prohibition. It seems as if the use of tobacco will soon be widely criminalized in the “cannabis paradise.”
Belle Roscoe – The World’s Cigar Friendliest Band
With their New Wave Indie Folk/Rock sound and fascination for cigars – this international band has been building a solid underground buzz worldwide over the past two years.