Simon Lundh
Simon Lundh stumbled upon the cigar world while working for a non-governmental organization in Estelí, Nicaragua. As a (not very active) musician and (even less active) surveying engineer he’s now making a living writing about cigars, metal music, human rights and the construction sector.
Articles by Simon Lundh
Dunbarton re-introduces Overseas No. 1
Overseas No. 1 might not be a completely new cigar, but at this year’s InterTabac, Dunbarton made a second attempt of pushing their latest cigar for the international market.
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Continental Creates New Line with Classic Cuban Vitolas
Hungarian cigar company, Continental Tobacco, came out with two new cigar lines at this year’s InterTabac. Co-owner Peter Fuzi was especially excited by one of them.
Read More: Continental Creates New Line with Classic Cuban Vitolas
Vegas de Santiago Introduces D8 Maduro
Marc Niehaus at Vegas de Santiago was especially happy at this year’s InterTabac, because he got to bring back an old blend in a new, yet existing, form.
Read More: Vegas de Santiago Introduces D8 Maduro
Oliva Goes Back to the Roots with New Limitied Edition Melanio
The first thing you see when you come to the Oliva Cigar booth at InterTabac in Dortmund is the white boxes of Nub cigars. They were launched at this year’s PCA, and now they’re introducing them internationally.
Read More: Oliva Goes Back to the Roots with New Limitied Edition Melanio
Gurkha Introduces Fatboy Line
Larger ring gauges are coming back in style, at least according to Carlos Llaca-Toraño, vice president of international sales at Gurkha Cigars. That’s why they launched a new line at the PCA this year called Fatboy, and now they’re taking it to the rest of the world.
Read More: Gurkha Introduces Fatboy Line
New Cigar and a New Size from Brun Del Ré at InterTabac
A new size in the Premium line, an affordable half filler and a new version of an old brand. That’s what Brun del Ré brought to the table at this year’s InterTabac in Dortmund.
Read More: New Cigar and a New Size from Brun Del Ré at InterTabac
The Grand Finale is Here!
From 60 competitors in Copenhagen to tonight’s grand finale in Split, the Cigar Smoking World Championship journey has transformed from thrilling uncertainty into a stage set for the best to compete.
Read More: The Grand Finale is Here!
Perez Diaz Wins Dominican CSWC Again
CSWC in Dominican Republic.
Read More: Perez Diaz Wins Dominican CSWC Again
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