Russian expert Dimitry Drutsa has just released a book on Cuban cigars, a laudable effort to catalogue vintage Cuban cigars for the Russian smoker.
Today: International Enjoy A Cigar Day
Wherever you will smoke your cigars today, May 31st: Share your photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Cavalier Genève Cigars to be available in Norway
Nordic Cigars, owned by Arnt Anensen and Cavalier Genève have agreed on an exclusivity agreement to distribute the brand on the Norwegian market.
InterTabac 2020 has been canceled
Due to the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic, InterTabac 2020 will not take place this year (in the usual form).
Online Cuban Cigar Exchange BondRoberts.com Goes Live
www.BondRoberts.com, a new Cuban cigar online auction platform developed by Rob Ayala of Friends of Habanos and Rob Fox of James J. Fox, was introduced to the Cuban cigar fraternity at a private party during the Habanos Festival in February and went live online in late April.
InterTabac 2020: Messe Dortmund is optimistic
The last weeks and months of the Corona pandemic have brought different challenges for almost all industries. The event and especially the exhibition industry has suffered particularly from the measures imposed by authorities worldwide. “Nevertheless, the latest signals from the political arena mean that we are once again somewhat more positive about holding trade fairs in Dortmund,” says Sabine Loos, General Manager of the Westfalenhallen Group of Companies.
Imperial Brands To Sell Premium Cigar Business For €1.23 Bln.
The British group Imperial Brands plc. announced today that it has agreed the sale of its worldwide premium cigar business for 1.225 billion euros (1.07 billion pounds).
Christian Eiroa: “We Are Almost There!”
In a video statement, Christian Eiroa, founder and CEO of CLE Cigar Company, updated the public on the current situation in Honduras and new measures in his factory to ensure the safety of all workers.
Cigar Rights Of America: J. Glynn Loope Steps Down
Today, J. Glynn Loope announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company Launched #BrickHouseAtMyHouse
J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched #BrickHouseAtMyHouse to bring a sense of normalcy to these unprecedented times.
NEW CIGAR PODCAST GOES LIVE
Nick Hammond, Cigar Journal writer and author, has created a new podcast in the wake of the Corona virus pandemic. Called Around The World in 80 Cigars – The Podcast, the pod is an audio take on the book Hammond released last year; Around The World In 80 Cigars – The Travels of An Epicure.
CSWC STAY STRONG IS WRITING HISTORY
Due to the most recent global lockdown CSWC launched a new tournament format called “Stay Strong” for Cigar Smoking World Champions, which will be held once a week via Zoom video conference. The official online tournament kick off was held on Friday, April 18th, selecting its first winner.
