The 5th International Cigar Festival Puro Sabor Nicaragua 2016, is a celebration that brings together cigar lovers and enthusiasts from around the world to experience the magnificent offering of Nicaraguan cigars, food, rum and culture.
Davidoff Introduces New Participants of Art in Residency Program
Launched in 2012, the Davidoff Art Initiative aims to support contemporary art and artists in the Caribbean, in particular the Dominican Republic, and to foster cultural engagement between the Caribbean and the rest of the world.
Darren Cioffi wins U.S. qualification tournament at Club Macanudo
For the first time in history, Club Macanudo hosted the American qualification tournament for the Cigar Smoking World Championship.
Oleg Padon Wins Estonian Qualification for the Slow Smoking World Championship
The Nordic Qualification Tournament for the Slow Cigar Smoking World Championship, which took place in Tallinn last weekend, was won by Oleg Padon, from St Petersburg, in a time of 1 hour, 43 min, 35 sec.
Rick Rodriguez: From Cigar Salesman to Master Blender
The ambassador of General Cigar for CAO and a cigar master was not born in a tobacco field. His relationship with cigars started late, and he had to train for many years to become what he is today. We met him in Dortmund.
Global Players in the Cigar World – A View on Recent Market Activity
During the last few years, however, there seems to be movement in the branch. Manufacturers are now increasingly entering the new markets. Nevertheless, increasingly more manufacturers are aiming to create globally strong brands. How the world market will look in the future is still hard to predict. The spirit of adventure has been drawn out, however, and the mood is good.
One Day in the Life of Rafael Barrera
La Flor Dominicana opened its factory in Tamboril in 1996. Torcedor Rafael is now 38 years old and has worked at La Flor Dominicana for 16 years, almost from the start. All in all, he’s happy with his choice of workplace and with his career. The intimate cigar world that is Tamboril exposes itself once more.
Xikar: The American Dream from the Garage
Who is the best partner for a cigar smoker? There are several: The cutter, the auger and the lighter. They should be practical; good design is preferable, and the cutter should cut like a knife through butter. Xikar offers all this to perfection, while behind the name there is a typical American entrepreneur story.
5th Gothenburg Cigar Festival
In August this year, around 200 people attended the 5th Gothenburg Cigar Festival on the island of Hisingen. Beside the presentations, the area outside the nightclub invited people to simply hang out, smoke cigars and meet up with like-minded people.
Global Gathering: The 5th Cigar Smoking World Championship in Split
Nick Hammond gladly swaps the leaden skies of London to witness the 5th Cigar Smoking World Championship in Split. Under a sunsplashed Dalmatian sky, cigar smokers from across the planet gather as one. They came for the competition and they are here to celebrate the brotherhood surrounding the hand-rolled cigar.
Alberto Turrent Honored for Lifetime Achievement
Alberto Turrent, tobacco farmer and founder of the emblematic brand Te-Amo, was honored for his impressive life’s work.
Habanos from the Supermarket: Premium Cigars Ltd.
The highest exclusivity in every detail: Wojciech Jaroszewicz’s Casa del Habano in Poland offers excellent Puros from Cuba as well as selected spirits.
