Despite being one of the most cigar-friendly countries in Europe, Cyprus has never had its own Cigar Smoking World Championship qualification round, until now.
Rookie Romain Pratel Wins CSWC France
A castle outside of Nice.
Marian Nedelea Italian CSWC Champion
At the Cigar Smoking World Championship’s grand final in Split last year, Marian Nedelea from Cigar Club Pescara became the first Italian to smoke for more than two hours when he finished ninth at the highly respectable time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 15 seconds.
CSWC Spain Crowns a New Champion
The Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier in Spain last year was a close call, not just between two smokers, but three.
Hauke Walter Wins CSWC Germany
It’s no secret all slow smoking eyes are on the defending world champion Hauke Walter from Germany this year.
First CSWC in Canada Confirmed
The Canadian national qualifier for the Cigar Smoking World Championship is finally confirmed.
Oleg Pedan Back with a Vengeance at CSWC Belarus
Is it possible that the 2024 slow smoking is the season of big comebacks?
One Shot at CSWC Glory in the US
It’s time again for one of the biggest qualifiers of the Cigar Smoking World Championships, the one in the US.
Aakanksha Vashist New Indian CSWC champion
India Cigar Club resumed its host duties as the country’s third ever qualifier took place at the restaurant Miss Pinto, and just like last year the top three were all new names
Premier for CSWC Andorra
Next new nation to debut on the slow smoking circuit was one of the smallest, Andorra.
Marco Pareijn Defended his CSWC Title in Belgium
A former Officer’s Club from World War I set the stage for the third edition of the Belgian Cigar Smoking World Championship national qualifier.
New Records, Up-Sets and Suspensions at CSWC so Far
We’re halfway through the Cigar Smoking World Championship season and with about 20 qualifiers done, there’s been a fair share of excellent performances as well as upsets and even incidents.