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.
Breaking News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Under New Management
Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard leaves Oettinger Davidoff AG. Beat Hauenstein, the former COO, was appointed as new CEO of the Swiss family-owned company, effective immediately.
Trinidad Rises to New Heights
It started life in secret 48 years ago at Cohiba’s El Laguito factory. The new cigar is called Edición Limitada 2016.
Cigaragua – A special Cigar Shop
The dutch cigar specialist, Sasja van Horssen, launched a revolutionary store. It is the world’s first Nicuraguan-only cigar shop.
Drew Estate Partners With STG for Canadian Distribution
Drew Estate announces that it has appointed STG Canada as its exclusive distribution partner for both domestic and Duty-Free premium cigar markets in Canada.
The End for Vintage Davidoff?
Mitchell Orchant, managing director of C.Gars Ltd and organizer of the world’s biggest annual cigar auctions, says he believes that we’ve seen the last great sales of the hugely prized vintage Cuban Davidoffs.
Whisky & Cigar Experience up for Auction at DiCaprio Foundation Fundraiser
A rare experience which includes a whisky and cigar pairing, multi-night stay on the William Grant and Sons Distilleries, and private tasting with legendary Malt Masters is among the items up for auction.
Interview with Axel-Georg André
The Family-company owner, Axel-Georg André, talks about his relationship to the company and his cigars.
A Visit to the Company Arnold André
On January 30, 1817, Johann Friedrich Christian André founded a company in Osnabrück, Germany, that manufactured smoking tobacco. We’re taking this occasion to follow the invitation of the traditional company Arnold André almost exactly to the day, 200 years later.
Premium Cigars Could Be Exempted From FDA’s Final Deeming Rule
On July 28, Commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, announced a new comprehensive plan for the approach the agency will take to the regulation of tobacco products.
Essence of Havana Cocktail competition to fire up Tokyo
In late August, five Japanese bartenders will be showcasing their skill behind the bar as part of the Essence of Havana Cocktail Competition at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Maduro Bar.
