Over 25 competitors from Latvia, Finland, Czech Republik and Slovakia gathered at the 19th century mansion, K.K. fon Stricka villa in the heart of Riga for another battle of the slow.
Hüberli Wins CSWC Switzerland
As always, the Swiss qualification round, took place under the name Big Alpine Smoke at Don Alejandro’s Cigar Lounge in Chur, an hour outside of Zürich.
3 Hours Smoking at Baltic CSWC
The starting field at the Baltic qualifier was a strong one to say the least, maybe one of the strongest ever.
Manukyan Won CSWC Qatar
The event was organized by Felipe Rojas Bruna, owner of The Humidor Company and official Oliva Cigars importer in Qatar, and it was held in the prestigious cigar lounge of the St. Regis Doha on Pearl Island.
Honsch Won CSWC Slovakia by 21 seconds
CSWC in Slovakia.
Friedenthal Wins CSWC Austria for the Fifth Time
With a total of five national titles, Daniel Friedenthal is now one of the most decorated slow smokers out there, alongside names like Felix Matei in Romania and reigning world champion Hauke Walter in Germany.
Vesala Wins CSWC Finland
After a year’s hiatus, the Cigar Smoking World Championship is back in Finland.
Three American CSWC Qualifiers in Seven Days
The dates are set for the US Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifiers, and things are a bit different this time.
Jordan CSWC Winner has 8th Best Time of the Season
CSWC in Jordan.
Habanos Sommelier Winner of CSWC Kuwait
After a two-year hiatus, Kuwait now has a new champion.
Photo Finish at CSWC Lebanon
CSWC in Lebanon.
Pierre Einhart New French CSWC Champion
The 2025 title went to first-time winner Pierre Einhart, on this exciting slow smoking night in Colmar, close to the border of Germany an hour south of Strasbourg.
