Davidoff of Geneva Asia celebrated the launch of the Davidoff Royal Release at an exclusive event held at Sevva in central Hong Kong. Davidoff Yamasa and Royal Release cigars were showcased alongside two very special and Dom Perignon Champagnes.
Dictador and 2 Cigar Guys hosted rum and cigar tasting in Bangkok
Thai cigar and rum lovers met recently to enjoy Dictador rum and cigars at Bangkok’s Novotel Ploenchit. Co-hosted by Dictador and 2 Cigar Guys, the event attracted over 50 guests who made the most of the venue owner’s beautiful private lounge after being forced inside due to poor weather.
Gria Shead Exhibition in Sydney: La Belle Epoque – Casinos and Cigars
Australian artist Gria Shead’s latest exhibition LA BELLE EPOQUE: Casinos and Cigars is inspired by the romance of the Belle Epoque and the opulence of casinos and cigars. Living and working in Sydney, Shead’s interior views of the Monte Carlo Casino complement paintings based on vintage cigar boxes.
Alexanders Cigars to host a Cigar Cocktail event in Melbourne
John Alexander, owner of Melbourne-based Alexanders Cigars will host a cigar and cocktail event on Thursday 1 December. This will Alexanders’ second cigar evening for the year and provides an opportunity for clients to acquaint themselves with each other, and of course enjoy cigars and cocktails in a relaxed environment.
Duran Cigars to Officially Launch in Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur Event on October 22
Roberto P. Duran, manufacturer of Duran Cigars, and master blender and torcedor Cristano ‘Santo’ Cardenas will officially launch the brand at an event on 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Maya Selva to Visit Hong Kong and Japan for Events in October
Maya Selva, manufacturer of the cigar brands Flor de Selva, Villa Zamorano, and Cumpay, will be visiting Hong Kong and Japan in mid-October. A number of events planned by distributor Eric Piras of Cigraal will allow experienced cigar lovers and newcomers to discover Maya’s cigars alongside her.
Cigar Malaysia opens first brick and mortar cigar shop in Kuala Lumpur
Cigar Malaysia, owned and operated by British ex-pat Abdullah for close to three years, recently opened the doors to its first brick and mortar shop in Glo Damansara Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Linda Giang joins Hathor Group as US-based Brand Ambassador
Linda Giang, former manager of Sky Tobacco in New Jersey, has taken on a new role with Hathor Group as Brand Ambassador, Cigar Curator, and Social Media Liaison. Hathor Group distributes cigars and single-cask whiskies throughout South East Asia.
Cigar Society of Victoria, Australia hosts event
Over 50 members of Australia’s Cigar Society of Victoria met recently for a sit-down cigar dinner in Melbourne.
Habanos training well-received by Habanos Point staff in Japan
Cigar education informed and entertained Japanese hospitality staff recently when Intercontinental Trading Corp, an exclusive sub-distributor of Pacific Cigar Company, hosted an informative training event for ‘Habanos Point’ bar and lounge staff.
Garo Cigars to launch in Vietnam with visit by Dr Garo Bouldoukian
Garo Cigars will be launched in Vietnam, with three events in as many cities. Brand Owner Dr Garo Bouldoukian will be present for the launch and further develop the country’s appreciation of cigars.
Havana House Auckland Reinvigorated With New Location And Design
Established in 2004, Auckland’s Havana House, owned and operated by The Pacific Cigar Company, has relocated and customers will find a reinvigorated retail space in Auckland Central. “Following the demolition of the Westfield Downtown Mall in mid-2016 where the store was located, to make way for the upcoming underground city rail link, the team decided…


