Women in the cigar scene are no longer just an appendage to passionados. Passionadas characterize the cigar scene. They come “voluntarily”, not acting as chaperones but as attendees in their own right, to club nights, cigar events, tastings and trade fairs. They know pretty much what they want to smoke and are quite knowledgeable.
Quai D’Orsay French Regional Edition Launched at Cuban Embassy
Much anticipated by French enthusiasts, the Quai d’Orsay Robusto Diplomatico Edición Regional Francia 2015 was launched Thursday evening in the salons of the Cuban Embassy in Paris.
View the Details for the 18th Habanos Festival
The 18th Habanos Festival taking place from February 29th to March 4th, 2016, will once again welcome Habanos lovers from all over the world to celebrate cuban cigars.
Discussing the International Family Company Villiger With Heinrich Villiger
The Swiss cigar manufacturer Heinrich Villiger has not only shaped the company Villiger Söhne for over 60 years, but also acquired a knowledge of tobacco that is unparalleled. We sat down with him for an interview on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
José “Pepin” García Honored for Lifetime Achievement
This year, the Cuban master roller, master blender and owner of the brand My Father Cigars, José “Pepin” García, was honored for his life’s work with the Cigar Trophy Award Lifetime Achievement 2015.
Davidoff’s Most Expensive Cigar and Where to Find It
One year ago, Davidoff launched the limited-edition Oro Blanco, the most expensive cigar in the firm’s history. Cigar Journal test smoked the cigar and shares tips on where to find it.
Camaquito Honored With Charity & Community Award
This year’s Charity & Community Award for extraordinary charitable service went to Camaquito, an organization fostering sustainable advancement of children in rural and infrastructure-poor areas in Cuba.
STG Sets New Management for its Handmade Cigar Business
Scandinavian Tobacco Group announced today that Regis Broersma becomes the new President of General Cigar Company, succeeding Dan Carr who has stepped down and leaves the Group.
Quality Importers Acquires Palió Cigar Accessories
Quality Importers Trading Company, a procurement company best known for its humidor and cigar accessory distribution, has acquired Palió. The company plans to increase product inventory and to introduce new customization options for Palió products.
Padrón Celebrating 75th Famous Smoke Shop Anniversary
Famous Smoke Shop celebrates the 75th anniversary of the opening of the original shop in Manhattan, New York, with a special limited release crafted by Padrón Cigars.
London Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner Open for Registration
The „Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner 2015“ on December 1, 2015 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf is now officially open for registration. Last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the guest of honor at this event.
Cigar Trophies 2015: Outstanding Performances Honored
The Cigar Trophies 2015 have just been awarded in Dortmund. Yet again, the outstanding performances of cigar manufacturers and other actors in the cigar industry were honored in various categories.
