Unaware of his hidden talent, Pichardo was a 16-year-old boy relegated to washing cars in Santiago. He didn’t know the first thing about tobacco – until a dear friend changed his life forever.
Fred Vandermarliere Signed Agreement For Acquisition Of Oliva Cigars
Belgian family business owner Frederik Vandermarliere reconfigures cigar landscape with American Oliva Cigars acquisition.
Learn More about Henke Kelners Ambitious Yamasá Project
Twelve years ago, Hendrik Kelner and Manuel Peralta started what was both an ambitious and complex venture. Their goal was to find the best conditions possible for the cultivation of tobacco on the island of Hispaniola, and to develop a completely new growing region for Davidoff.
Nominees for 2016 Golden Band Awards Named by Davidoff
Davidoff announced the Fifth Annual Davidoff Golden Band Awards Show nominees, honoring Appointed Davidoff Merchants. The Fifth Annual Awards show will be part of a Davidoff event on July 26th at the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV.
French Cigares Navarre Owner Dies At 73
French Cigares Navarre Owner Thierry Frontère passed away on June 18 at the age of 73. He bought the stock of leaves and the small factory in 2010.
UK’s AITS Lunch At Lord’s
Inbetween ominous looking rainclouds, the 52nd annual Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS) trade lunch was bathed in sunshine at Lord’s, England.
Slow Cigar Smoking World Record Set in Tallinn
The Nordic qualification tournament for the Slow Cigar Smoking World Championships (CSWC) saw a new world record being set by Oleg Pedan from Russia.
Procigar Stops Off in Paris
At the invitation of Her Excellency Mrs. Rosa Hernandez de Grullon, one hundred people gathered at the Procigar cocktail event held in the lounges of the Dominican Republic embassy in Paris on Friday night.
Global Premium Cigars Filed Lawsuit Against The FDA
On June 1st 2016, Global Premium Cigars (GPC) filed a lawsuit against the FDA for the unlawful deeming regulation’s effect on small businesses.
Longfiller Company Supports Schooling Project in Estelí
The Dutch cigar importer/distributer Longfiller Company hosted the Noche de Nicaragua, in cooperation with Societé Nobel, Joya de Nicaragua and La Sagrada Familia Cigars.
Maya Selva Cigars Updates their Flor de Selva Brand Design
Maya Selva Cigars, U.S. is redesigning their Flor de Selva cigar brand with an updated logo, cigar ring plus footer, and streamlined boxing beginning June 1st, 2016.
Maya Selva Cigars Debut in Hong Kong
A recently organised tasting event for local connoisseurs and cigar newcomers in Hong Kong celebrated the official launch of Flor de Selva Cigars and Cumpay Cigars in Hong Kong.
