FDA wanted to cover 30% of a cigar box with a large health warning label. This would have destroyed the historic character of premium cigar packaging and turned walk-in humidors in premium cigar stores into large billboards for the FDA.
Puro Sabor Festival 2020 in Review
From January 21 to 24, the Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco promoted the Puro Sabor Festival 2020. After a one-year absence due to the political protests and social unrest in the country, this year’s edition revived the rhythm and brought together cigar enthusiasts from more than 30 countries.
Save the Date: CIGAR TRAVEL ISTANBUL | July 16-19, 2020
A special cigar event will be held in Istanbul from July 16-19, 2020. Further information will follow. Services: – 3 nights/4 day accomodation at Hotel (incl. breakfast and tay) – Galadinner at Four Seasons Boshporus Hotel – Bosphorus boat trip – All transfers – Turkish Health Insurance Package Price: – 729 EURO per person at…
Hand Rolled – A Film About Cigars
Jesse Mariut and Steve Gherebean are both cigar passionados and they worked on Hand Rolled: A Film about Cigars, for three years.
Mombacho Cigars now available in Spain
Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that it will start distribution in Spain through La Casa Del Tabaco SLU in January 2020.
Cavalier Genève To Attend TPE & PCA
Cavalier Genève cigars officially announced their participation to both USA based tradeshows this year, TPE & PCA.
Bertie Cigars Hong Kong Celebrates the Lunar New Year
Bertie Cigars in Hong Kong recently celebrated 2020 and the Lunar New Year with an event featuring fantastic cigars, drinks, food, and great camaraderie.
“It was a fun event, in line with Bertie’s usual style of fantastic cigars, delicious drinks, beautiful food, lots of laughs, old and new friendships, and a lucky draw,” said Eric Piras, founder of Bertie Cigars.
Guests enjoyed a range of cigars including Ashton VSG Robusto, Joya Black Robusto, Flor de Selva ‘Year of the Pig’ Toro, and Partagas Serie D No. 4, with numerous bottles of Joseph Drouhin Chablis, Billecart Salmon Champagne, Château Siaurac, and Antica Fratta.
In his welcome speech, Piras thanked guests for their support since opening in early 2019. “Feel free and at home in Bertie, your second office! In 2020 we will continue to host tasting events, Cigraal Academy masterclasses and lively Latino nights. The team and I wish you a Kung Hei Fat Choy and Happy New Year 2020.”
In March, Bertie Cigars celebrates its first anniversary and will be announcing their celebration very soon. “We will celebrate our 1st year anniversary and I am looking forward to have you all for a BIG party,” said Piras.
www.bertiecigars.com
Event photos: https://cigraal.smugmug.com/Bertie-New-Year-VIP-event/
Grand Opening of the first Habanos Specialist Store in Hanoi
On 8 January, the first Habanos Specialist store in Hanoi, Vietnam was officially opened. Ms. Lianys Torres Rivera, Cuban Ambassador in Vietnam, Do Thang Hai, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Dag Holmboe, Pacific Cigar Company CEO, and business and media VIPs attended the opening event and had the opportunity to experience the art of pairing premium whisky and Cuban cigars.
Corleone Cigars Announces A Partnership With Tabolisa
The collaboration between Corleone Cigars and Tabolisa Manufacturers will notably allow the premium brand to expand its production and develop special and exclusive series that will be revealed throughout the year 2020.
Casa Cuevas Cigars Names Alec Cuevas Director Of Operations
Casa Cuevas Cigars announces, that Alec Cuevas has been named Director of Operations.
KEIN BUCH. EINE LIEBESERKLÄRUNG.
The Impossible Collection of Cigars ist bei Assouline online erhältlich.
Travel Corner: Zurich, Switzerland
Cigar travel journalist Gabriela Greess takes us on a trip through Zürich. Read all about the best places to indulge and shop.
