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.
Cavalier Genève has Opened its Own Factory
Sebastien Decoppet announced that after five years working with third party factories, Cavalier has now opened its own cigar manufacturing facility in Danli, Honduras, under the name Fabrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. (FCT)
Cigar Trophy Awards 2021 | September 16, 2021
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, we will be presenting the most anticipated and popular consumer awards in the industry, the Cigar Trophy Awards.
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.
La Libertad moves from Honduras to Nicaragua
In the early 2000s, the La Libertad brand was introduced by the Liberty Cigar Company in Germany. It was later distributed by the import company El Mundo del Tabaco, which was a subsidiary to the Villiger Söhne GmbH and was finally integrated into the Villiger Group.
Oliva Cigar Acquires New brands
Oliva Cigar Co. acquired the following trademarks from the Reyes Family Cigars: Puros Indios, Cuba Aliados and Roly.
China’s International Cigar Expo Postponed in 2021
China’s International Cigar Expo (ICE) returns in early November 2021 and scheduled to be held at the Tianfu International Convention Center in Chengdu from November 8 to 10 this year has been postponed due to the continued impact of Covid-19 on international travel.
The End of the Kelner Era at Davidoff
Oettinger Davidoff has been going through some changes over the few past years.
The PCA 2021 – A First Evaluation
The Premium Cigar Association wrapped up its annual trade show with a half day on Tuesday July 13.
Light em Up Lounge – July / August
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.
A New Job and New Blends
Chip Goldeen left Ashton and joined El Septimo as Director of business development and sales.
Oliva’s QR-code Innovation Continues
A year ago, Oliva Cigars launched the cigar industry’s first interactive cigars, developed by the Belgian tech data company Twintag.


