El Sueño Cigars (“the dream” in Spanish) was established in 2005 by Mirko Giotto. Coming from a background of watchmaking, a great aesthete and collector at heart, Mirko has always safeguarded the image and recognition of his brand.
J.C. Newman Names New International Sales Director
J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces that it has named Aldo Puncioni as its International Sales Director.
A New Project by Julio Eiroa
Eiroa is restoring the original Piloto tobacco from Cuba.
Generoso Eiroa passes away at age 86
Generoso Eiroa, the older brother of Justo Eiroa, our latest member of the Cigar Journal Hall of Fame, has passed away on December 3rd, 2021.
Dr. Helmut Romé (1939–2021)
The Cigar Journal team is mourning the loss of Dr. Helmut Romé, founder of Cigar Journal.
German Engineered Cigars partners with Illusione
German Engineered Cigars is proud to announce a new partnership with Illusione Cigars. Illusione will assume the complete distribution of German Engineered Cigars in the U.S. and globally, except in Europe.
Ace Prime Collaborates With Wine Producer
Ace Prime co-founder Luciano Meirelles announces a new partnership with Mas Igneus, a wine producer in Spain’s unique Priorat region.
Villiger opened a brand new factory in Estelí
After only around 12 months of construction, the currently most modern cigar factory in Nicaragua was completed at the end of September 2021 in Estelí, the Mecca of the Nicaraguan cigar industry. The project is a joint venture between The Villiger Group and Joya de Nicaragua.
Casdagli Cigars Debuts in South America
Casdagli Cigars is expanding distribution on the South American continent by being launched in Brazil.
STG Promotes Justin Andrews to New Business Development Manager
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announced today that Justin Andrews, senior brand manager for Diesel, has been promoted to New Business Development Manager of the company’s North American Branded and Rest of World divisions, effective November 1.
A Mombacho Moment in Hong Kong
Mombacho Cigars were recently launched in Hong Kong by Eric Piras, Founder of cigar distribution business Cigraal, at Bertie Cigar Lounge.
Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco Cancels “Puro Sabor” 2022
The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco opts for safety and health, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Festival “Puro Sabor” 2022 will be cancelled.