There are many awards, but only a few are conferred by you, the consumers. The greater the suspense today, on Thursday, September 16 2021, when the winners of the coveted public awards were announced in the presence of the biggest names of the industry.
Light em Up Lounge – September / October
The following guests will offer inspiring insights into the world of premium cigars this September and October.
CSWC UK Final 2021
The UK has a Winner of the 2021 CSWC UK Series: Boris Mizernyi.
CSWC Kuala Lumpur 2021 Qualifier Announced
After being one of the only live Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifying events in the 2020 Stay Strong season, Kuala Lumpur is gearing up for their 2021 event on Thursday 16 September.
First CSWC tournament in Qatar was a success
On August 25th, for the first time ever, the CSWC was held in a Middle Eastern country which turned out as a great success.
Cigars For Warriors has shipped 1.2 Million cigars
Cigars For Warriors (CFW) announced that it has shipped its one million, two hundred thousandth cigar to US troops deployed overseas in combat zones.
Rapper Nas becomes Equity Partner in Escobar Cigars
Grammy award winning rapper Nas joins the cigar industry as a brand co-owner of Escobar Cigars, seemingly investing more than just a few lyrics into his new venture.
Great Lakes Smoke Show
Coming out of Northern Illinois is a wonderful online smoke show that is absolutely a blast to watch.
Cigar Smoking World Championship 2021
Rocky Patel has partnered with the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) to be held in Split, Croatia on September 17th – 19th, 2021.
Light em Up Lounge – August / September
At the Light em Up Lounge, cigar lovers from around the world come together to celebrate the culture around handmade premium cigars with industry icons.
Profession and Calling
With Salomé Alemán Carriazo a new era has begun. She is the first woman to be named Maestra del Ron cubano and thus the eighth in the group of rum masters. Cigar Journal met the chemical engineer and passionate cigar smoker in Havana.
The Taste of Havana
Recently published, the cookbook The Taste of Havana has numerous original Cuban recipes, is full of funny anecdotes and enlivened with colorful photos. Our Cigar Journal cook, Walter Monschein, tested the recipes and has put together a Cuban menu from the book for you. Put on whatever music you like – son cubano, rumba, salsa or reguetón – turn on the stove, and start cooking!