Cigar News

Cigar Life & Culture – Marc André – January 15, 2016

How to Build Your Own Walk-In Humidor – Part One

For cigar geeks, the path from table humidor to cabinet humidor is basically predestined. And because it is an unwritten rule that sooner or later every humidor becomes a bit too small, the idea of a walk-in humidor is suddenly not so far-fetched after all.

Cigar Industry – Editors – January 14, 2016

Nick van Olden is New VP of Tobacco Procurement at Drew Estate

Swisher International has hired Nick van Olden as vice president of corporate tobacco procurement. In this newly established role, van Olden will coordinate tobacco procurement for Drew Estate’s premium cigar line.

Best Buy – Editors – January 14, 2016

Looking Back: Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars of 2015

We combed through our blind tastings from the year 2015 again to find out which cigars received particularly good evaluations during the course of the year but are offered for a much lower price compared to others of the same rating.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 14, 2016

Oettinger Davidoff AG acquires majority interest in Asia Distributor Bluebell

Following the acquisition of a 25% interest in its Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd a year ago, Oettinger Davidoff AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, announced today the acquisition of a majority interest effective January 1, 2016.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 13, 2016

Macanudo Announced Logo Redesign for the US Market

General Cigar announced that the company modernized the design of its iconic Macanudo logo for the U.S. market. Beginning on January 15, 2016, Macanudo Café, Macanudo Maduro, Macanudo Crü Royale and Macanudo 1968 and will feature the brand’s new look.

Cigar News – Editors – January 12, 2016

Famous Smoke Shop Announces New Addition to Vudu Brand

Famous Smoke Shop announced the release of the third line in their exclusive Vudu cigar brand. Like Vudu Dark and Vudu Sacrifice, the other lines of the brand, Vudu Priest cigars have been blended and produced by J. Fuego in Honduras.

Cigar News – Editors – January 12, 2016

Limited Davidoff Winston Churchill Size About to be Launched

Davidoff announced ‘The Raconteur’, a new 6×56 Gran Toro as Limited Edition. The cigars will feature a second ring with different Sir Winston’s quotes. 6,000 wooden boxes, each containing ten cigars with a different quote, have been produced.

Cigar News – Simon Lundh – January 12, 2016

Dominican Republic – Dream Destination for Cigar Smokers

Learn all you can about cigars while drinking piña coladas at pristine beaches and playing golf at a luxury resorts. For a cigar smoker, the Dominican Republic is definitely a dream destination.

Cigar News – Editors – January 7, 2016

Casa de Montecristo Set to Open in Brickell, Miami in Early 2016

Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar announced the opening of a new venue in Miami’s Downtown Brickell area in early 2016. The company is partnering with Altadis USA to open up a new 4,700 square foot location at the Millecento tower.

Cigar Industry – Editors – January 7, 2016

Miami Cigar & Co. Adds Nate McIntyre to their US Sales Team

Miami Cigar & Company, producer of the Nestor Miranda Brand and importer of La Aurora cigars to the US, announced the addition of Nate McIntyre to their sales team yesterday.

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