For 30 years time, Cigar Studio has occupied the same corner of Etobicoke where Jerry Hartman first opened its doors in 1996.
The CSWC is Upon us
During Draft Night at the newly opened JB Lounge by Mareva Club at Hotel Marmont in Split, Croatia, founder Marko Bilic and his crew announced the dates for almost all the qualifiers, including seven new additions; Kenya, Morocco, Chile, Argentina, Singapore, Serbia and Mauritius.
J.C. Newman Cigars Celebrates Founder’s Day with 1,200 Visitors
Professional competitive eater Nick Wehry set a new world record eating 37 Cuban Sandwiches in 8 minutes.
Skaaraas Wins CSWC Norway Again
CSWC in Norway.
Davidoff Unveils First-Ever Vietnam Exclusive Edition
Davidoff Genève officially unveiled its first-ever Exclusive Edition dedicated to Vietnam on 30th March, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global journey and its deepening relationship with the Vietnamese cigar community.
J.SANN & SON & S.T. Dupont Launch First U.S. Boutique Experience
J.SANN & SON and S.T. Dupont are proud to announce a world-class partnership at the upcoming Wynwood Art District venue featuring the first “S.T. Dupont Boutique Experience.”
Memory to Maduro: The Family Legacy Behind Guillen & Co. Cigars
Inspired by childhood memories in Honduras—watching his grandmother tend her garden with a handmade cigar in hand—Canadian cigar maker Manuel “Manny” Guillen has come full circle with the launch of Guillen & Co. Cigars.
New Countries and Exclusive Locations at CSWC 2026
The start of the 17th season of the Cigar Smoking World Championship is approaching, and as always, the CSWC organization has news and additions to share.
Kenya First CSWC on African Mainland
CSWC in Kenya.
Procigar 2026 Day Three – Power Talk
It’s no surprise that the most used word at Procigar 2026 is “pasión.” There’s a lot of passion here. It couldn’t be any other way. The festival’s central activities are the tours, where manufacturers open their homes to all attendees to share the passion they feel.
Procigar 2026 Day Two
Procigar 2026 day two.
Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, at Procigar
Although President Abinader made no statements, his mere attendance at the welcome party at Procigar 2026 was interpreted as a clear indication that his government stands with the industry.
