Cigar News
Light em Up Lounge – May/June 2022
The warm season makes the hearts of cigar lovers beat faster and invites them to enjoy together in splendid weather. The Light ’em Up Lounge also gathers the cigar community together every Wednesday to share the latest developments in the industry and get to know the stars of the cigar world better.
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Tor Imports to distribute Perdomo Cigars in the UK
Tabacalera Perdomo announced that Tor Imports will import and distribute Perdomo Cigars in the United Kingdom starting on the 20th of May at the grand opening night of the British Cigar Trade Show (IGNITE 2022). The launch will include the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Connecticut, Cigar Journal’
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Casa Turrent cigar evening
The event will take place in two weeks on Monday 23.05.2022 at 18:00 in Wakelake resort (wakelake.sk) at Zlate piesky in Bratislava
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The Passing of Crisanto “Santo” Cardenas
Sad news from Cuba arrived mid-May with the passing of an industry legend. Known to many in the global cigar industry, but especially the Asia-Pacific region, Crisanto “Santo” Cardenas, the master blender and head torcedor for Roberto Duran Cigars passed away.
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Rick Rodriguez unveils West Tampa Tobacco Company
Just days after officially retiring from STG/General Cigar Company, Rick Rodriguez announces the formation of his own venture, West Tampa Tobacco Company, where he will serve as Master Blender/Co-Founder.
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Habanos S.A. breaks record turnover at 568 million US-Dollars
Corporación Habanos, S.A., has released its financial data for the 2021 financial year, in which it obtained a turnover of 568 million dollars, with a 15% growth compared to the previous year.
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Joya de Nicaragua lands in Qatar
On the occasion of the arrival of Joya de Nicaragua in Qatar, with The Humidor as distributor, the official launch of the brand will take place in Doha on May 15. Born in 2020, The Humidor Trading Co. has exclusive distribution of well-known brands to the local market in Doha, such as Oliva, Plasenc
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Limited Edition Herrera Estelí Lanceros Return
Drew Estate’s 2022 limited edition Herrera Estelí Habano Lancero and Herrera Estelí Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero are returning soon to participating Drew Diplomat Program cigar sellers.
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The Index Releases First Box from Its Collection X Program
The Index, Australia’s premier luxury cigar purveyors, has released the first box of aged Cuban Cigars from its exclusive, Australia-first Collection X program.
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Cigar Slow Smoking World Championship | Oslo
On Saturday May 6, the first qualification round of the Cigar Slow Smoking World Championship took place in Oslo, Norway.
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