The CSWC 2026 final.
Galevskii Favorite To Win the CSWC
With the 2022 Australian champion, Sarkis Akopov, once more taking home the title Down Under, Thomas Deghein winning in Belgium and Paul Kaste from Finland becoming Estonian champion, the qualifying season has come to an end.
Cohiba Atmosphere Tel Aviv
Cohiba Atmosphere TLV, located at The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, is Israel’s first destination created to embody the high standards of premium Cuban cigar culture and the country’s exclusive home for Cuban cigars.
More CSWC Winners
With just about a week left, the starting lineup for the grand finale in Dubrovnik is getting more and more finalized.
The Summertime Smoke: A Festival of Cigars
This year’s Summertime Smoke — the second edition of the festival now firmly stamped into the British cigar calendar — arrived with that settled confidence.
The Spanish Government Aims to Ban Smoking in Private Spaces
The situation for cigar smokers in Spain could worsen. The government has approved a total ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces, including hospitality terraces, open-air events, stadiums, bullrings, concerts, beaches, bus stop shelters, and public parks.
Hotel De’ Ricci Opens New Cigar Lounge in Rome
The Wine Boutique Hotel continues to affirm itself within the world of Hôtellerie — not only for its special food and wine offering, but also for a special experience: its Cigar Lounge.
More CSWC Winners
The Cigar Smoking World Championship grand finale is drawing nearer, and some of the results for the June and July qualifiers have come in.
3 Boutique Brands Visit 3 Canadian Provinces
Three boutique cigar brands took their show on the road across the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba in July for the 3 Legends Tour, giving Canadian cigar enthusiasts the chance to meet the faces behind the brands and experience some of their newest releases before they receive national distribution.
CULT Lounge & Boutique: A New Vision for Cigars in Kazakhstan
When Cigar Journal first featured Cigar Clan, it introduced readers to one of Kazakhstan’s emerging cigar destinations. Today, that story continues under a new name: CULT Lounge & Boutique—a new identity built around a clear vision of introducing the world of boutique cigars to Kazakhstan.
The CSWC Winners of May
Here are all the winners of the CSWC in May.
2K Cigars Festival – Metaxa Tour
As part of the 2K Cigars Festival in Greece, Cigar Journal had the opportunity to visit the House of METAXA, gaining an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Greece’s most renowned spirits.
