Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company recently made the joint decision to end their exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. market effective February 1, 2019. Avanti will now reassume all distribution and sales activities for the U.S.
Ventura Cigars Becoming Standalone Business Under Kretek Umbrella
Ventura Cigars announced its new status as a stand-alone business unit and full subsidiary of Kretek International, Inc.
J.C. Newman Launches A New Website
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has officially launched its newly designed website.
Burning Down Barriers: Shirley McClellan’s Way Into the Cigar Industry
Looking around the landscape of the cigar industry, one thing notably missing is the presence of African-American brick & mortar owners, especially females. Shirley McClellan opened the Fire & Smoke Cigar Parlor in Baltimore, MD with a mission.
Cigar Industry Icon Felix Menendez Passes Away
Felix Menendez was a legendary figure in the cigar world. Not withstanding his family lineage, he helped put Brazilian tobacco on the map after his family was forced from Cuba.
Interview with the Plasencia Brothers
The Plasencia brothers Gustavo, Nestor Junior and José Luis in an interview with Cigar Journal.
Chris Noth Crowned UK Cigar Smoker Of The Year 2018
Monday 3rd December saw Boisdale of Canary Wharf honor both cigar enthusiasts and celebrity cigar smokers from around the world at the esteemed Viña Carmen Cigar Smoker of the Year Awards Dinner 2018.
Pívat Cigar Lounge Opens At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Cigar enthusiasts have a new upscale smoking lounge with the opening of the Pívat Cigar Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, California.
Oscar Valladares: The Cigar Industry’s New Rising Star
It takes an extraordinary character to achieve extraordinary things. We sat down with Oscar Valladares, who with an eye for detail, creativity and persistence has made it to the very top in no time at all.
Viking Cigars: Spreading the Viking Spirit
Viking Cigars represents the nordic spirit. Embodied in three cigars. It’s about swords and schoolyard fights, an just a hint of Cuba. Arnt Ånensen and Hawk Aanonsen want to offer cigars for “real” men.
Old Partagás Factory Building to House Hotel
When the Partagás factory moved from its traditional address the tobacco world was surprised. Now plans to remodel the building into a hotel have emerged.
The Cigar Club (Kuala Lumpur) | Great Cigar Clubs Around the Globe
The Cigar Club, founded in Kuala Lumpur in 2010, is a non-commercial club with a vision to bring together cigar smokers from all walks of life and become a catalyst for new partnerships and friendships.