Reinhold C. Widmayer
His journalistic career began in 1979 as a freelancer in the USA and later for Austrian media. For ten years he also produced programs for over 60 radio stations around the world. In 1994, Reinhold C. Widmayer devoted himself to the cigar, publishing articles in cigar magazines. He began working for Cigar Journal in 2001 and became editor-in-chief in 2005. Under his auspices the journal has established itself as the world’s leading cigar magazine.
Articles by Reinhold C. Widmayer
Orange like Macanudo
Macanudo is beyond doubt one of the most successful labels in the history of the cigar. Visually an eyecatcher, in taste refreshingly stimulating. This could be the description of the brand-new Macanudo Inspirado currently being presented by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
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Travel Humidors: Types and Usability
Travelling with cigars. Here we’re talking about the well-known military-look travel humidors. To anticipate the result: If the aim is to transport cigars from A to B without damage, cases made of high quality plastic like ABS are the perfect thing.
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First new cigar line in 13 years: 1907 by Dunhill
This spring, Dunhill Tobacco of London Ltd. will be launching its first new cigar line in 13 years. The new series, manufactured in the Dominican Republic, will initially comprise four Vitolas.
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Lighting up a Cigar: Nothing to it
Let’s be quite clear: lighting a cigar is not an art form. But, still, from time to time even experienced cigar smokers have a hard time lighting them. Reinhold C. Widmayer has seen people light their beloved cigars in the strangest of ways and wants to recap on some basics.
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Don Quijote de la Mancha: A Cigar Box on Time Travel
After 100 years and two Atlantic crossings, a box of Cuban cigars, manufactured in the Juan Cueto y Hermano factory, managed to return to its origins in Havana.
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La Flor Dominicana holds the only Cigar Patent
Litto Gomez and his wife Ines Lorenzo Gomez made the bold move into the cigar business in 1994 – without any experience. Today La Flor Dominicana is one of the most highly regarded brands.
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J. C. Newman Cigar Co. – America’s Oldest Cigar Family
Now 117 years old, J. C. Newman Cigar Co. is the oldest premium cigar company in the United States that is still owned by the founding family. The brands Cuesta-Rey, Diamond Crown and Brick House are known all over the world.
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The Discovery of Yamasá
t has been exactly 20 years since Davidoff moved cigar production to the Dominican Republic. To mark the anniversary, the world’s largest family-owned cigar business is launching a completely new line: Puro d’Oro.
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Carlos Diez takes over the family business
Since Carlos Diez took over the management of the family business, Puros Indios, towards the end of 2007, a great deal has changed, but then again, perhaps not really so much …
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A Brand on its Way Around the World: Oliva Cigars
The fourth generation of this tobacco business has set its sights on establishing the family name as a global cigar brand. And so far, it’s been a success. Representatives from over 15 countries attended its first international sales meeting.
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Paul Bugge Specializes in Boutique Cigars
For years, the so-called boutique cigars have been enjoying growing popularity, above all in the USA. In the German-speaking area, the cigar importer Paul Bugge is concentrating on. this niche. At the InterTabac 2007, this wholesaler will present his exclusive portfolio for the first time.
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The Passion of the Fuente Family
Fuente Fuente OpusX is the most popular cigar brand in the USA, followed in second place by Arturo Fuente. In Australia Fuentes are traded like precious jewellery, while smokehops in Europe seems to be suffering from chronic shortages. There is no cigar in which more love, passion and emotion are in
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