In these days of uncertainty and crises you might want to know how tobacconists – and therefore you as a consumer – are affected by the various restrictions. We took a random look around the world.
COVID-19 affects Cigar Production around the Globe
Cigar Journal took a look at cigar factories around the world.
CSWC QUALIFIER-NAPLES
The first North American competition of 2020 of the slowest race on earth took place this past Wednesday March 11th at the Burn Cigar Lounge in Naples, Florida.
JOSE BLANCO JOINS ARTURO FUENTE
Arturo Fuente announced that Jose Blanco, a long-time fixture in the cigar industry, has joined the company as its new Director of Sales, Eastern Hemisphere. In this role, Jose will work closely with and provide support to Arturo Fuente International as it builds and grows the Arturo Fuente brand throughout the world.
CSWC Qualifier Results for North Macedonia 2020
With more than 35 participants, the North Macedonian qualifier was an exciting competition. The competitors reached amazing average times with the new Rocky Patel CSWC competition cigar.
22nd Habanos Festival with a Surprise Ending
From February 24th to 28th 2,200 enthusiasts gathered in Havana to celebrate cigar culture. The Habanos Festival ended with a record breaking 4,27 million Euros raised at the traditional humidor auction at the Gala Dinner. All activities during the festival offered some surprises for the attendees from more than 60 countries.
First CSWC Qualifier of the 2020 Season Ends with Promising Results
The first official qualification tournament with the new official Rocky Patel cigar was held in Riga, Latvia on February 29. Many were anxious to see how slow the new cigar could be smoked. Here is what happened:
NEW BOOK: Great Places To Smoke A Cigar
There’s a new cigar book coming. Great Places To Smoke A Cigar is the new bible for the travelling cigar lover;
a reference piece for the epicure who wants to enjoy his hand rolled smoke where it will be appreciated.
From Istanbul to Ireland, Hong Kong to Copenhagen.
STEAKS, COCKTAILS & CIGARS | NEW JERSEY, CIGAR FRIENDLY
Sofia, situated just outside New York City in the heart of Englewood, New Jersey, is an upscale, farm-to-table Italian steakhouse that elevates the cigar experience to a new level.
GRAN HABANO IS INCREASING PRICES
Gran Habano is announcing that as of February 19, 2020, they are increasing prices of five cents per stick on all their cigar lines.
James J. Fox and Friends of Habanos Launch BondRoberts.com
A new online auction platform inviting global cigar collectors to trade in aged, rare and vintage Cuban cigars was announced today by Rob Ayala of Friends of Habanos and Rob Fox of James J Fox.
Fred Vandermarliere Acquires Oliva Leaf Operations
Fred Vandermarliere, the owner of J. Cortès and Oliva Cigar Co. today announces the purchase of the Oliva family’s leaf operations in Nicaragua and three Nicaraguan tobacco farms in a move which further consolidates its handrolled cigar operation in the country.
