The Madrid Zarzuela Hippodrome was the venue for the grand premiere, the world scoop of the new Montecristo Línea 1935.
Pacific Cigar Company to support Hurricane Irma relief in Cuba
As an act of solidarity with Cuba, Pacific Cigar Company is donating 10% of all retail sales from 18 September until the end of the month to Hurricane Irma relief to assist the people of Cuba.
Master Torcedora Maria Sierra Retires, Lopez Perez Takes Over
La Palina and El Titan De Bronze jointly announced the retirement of celebrated maestra torcedor Maria Sierra, who, for the past five years, single handedly rolled the La Palina Goldie Series.
ITG Brands & Premium Cigar Division, Tabacalera USA Group, Donate To Hurricane Relief
For the second time in two weeks, Greensboro-based ITG Brands and Fort Lauderdale-based premium cigar division, Tabacalera USA, are donating through their affiliated foundation $50,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane assistance.
Industrial Cigar Co. Opens Cigar Lounge North of Dallas/TX
Industrial Cigar Co., a family-owned and operated cigar lounge north of Dallas, TX, is opening its doors on September 11, 2017.
The personal Cigar
Cigar lovers often dream of working with a master blender to create a unique, personal cigar. Those who have pursued making a custom cigar and the people in factories who bring private blends to life shared their experiences with us.
Karma Cigar Bar Merrillville/IN, Obtains Liquor License, Updates Ventilation
Karma Cigar Bar in Merrillville, Indiana, extends beverage offerings to liquors and installs updated ventilation system.
Humidity Sensor Cigsor: Swiss Precision in the Humidor
True passionados always keep an eye on their humidors. From time to time, however, controlling the cigars is not as easy as you might like it to be. The Swiss company Cigsor AG makes the eponymously named, cigar-sized sensor for complete and precise monitoring.
Visiting the La Zona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua
Situated a block away from the central park in a Victorian style building with a big balcony that overlooks a busy intersection as well as the surrounding mountains, the La Zona factory breathes tobacco history.
CSWC 2017: The Slowest Race On Earth
During the qualification tournaments throughout the year, new world records have set the benchmarks. This weekend, dozens of cigar smokers will compete for the title of World Champion.
Benji Menendez Event Series Planned for 2018
In Spring, 2018, Benji Menendez will appear in a special event series for Partagas. The industry legend had retired from his position as General Cigar’s vice president of premium cigars in 2014.
U.S. Expansion Continues for Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounges
Casa de Montecristo has acquired Boca Raton-based Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, making it the 17th brick and mortar cigar lounge for the business. In addition, a naming rights agreement was made with Arizona-based Churchill’s Fine Cigars.


