Asylum is the new brand from Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka, and it is known for being huge. The big cigars measure 7 x 70 and 8 x 80. But how did the brand come about? According to Tom Lazuka, it was his idea.
LIFE INSURANCE FOR CIGAR SMOKERS
Smokers who qualify for life insurance usually pay higher premiums than nonsmokers. However, life insurance broker and founder of Cigar- lifeguy.com, Dave Arlinghaus, has uncovered classified information that life insurance companies aren’t telling cigar smokers.
Plasencia Cigars: The 5th Generation of Family Business
The story of Plasencia Cigars starts, as so many other cigar stories, in Cuba during the 1800s. It’s a story of a fifth-generation family business that is one of the most respected on the scene. It’s a story of hardship, two revolutions, a disastrous mold attack, but also of persistence, conviction and innovation.
Cigar Scene Hong Kong
Astute local connoisseurs and Mainland Chinese buyers keep this global cigar city buzzing.
Restaurante-Guide: In Havanna for Cigar Lovers’
Eat well and enjoy a cigar? Havana is the place to be! A shaded garden terrace, rooftop or waterside restaurant – experience the city with all senses. There is something for everyone’s palate and style.
Cocktails & Cigars in Madrid | Cigar Friendly
We explored the best spots in Madrid for you to enjoy cocktails and cigars in the city.
The Next Generation: Tony Gomez
He startet the morning after he graduated, was “thrown to the wolves” by his father, and moved to the Dominican Republik at the age of 25 to become vice president. Tony Gomez is at La Flor Dominicana to stay.
Where to Smoke in Mallorca
Our cigar travel journalist Gabriela Greess traveled through the Spanish island of Mallorca exploring the best cigar shops and lounges in the country.
Oliva Opens Tabolisa 1 Facility
Oliva Cigars has officially opened the doors of its Nicaraguan Tabolisa 1 facility in Estelí.
Cigar Emperor appoints Brand Ambassador for Thailand
Cigar Emperor, a tobacco import company, led by owner and CEO Dr Matthew T. Nekvapil from headquarters in Malaysia, has recently expanded into the Thai market and will be focusing in this market on non-Cuban cigars.
Daniel Marshall Takes Home Lifetime Achievement Award in London
Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted the seventh annual star-studded Cigar Smoker of The Year Awards Dinner celebrating the world’s finest cigars, producers, writers, terraces and icons. Thirty-seven year cigar veteran Daniel Marshall received the “Lifetime Achievement Award.”
2019 International Cigar Expo was held in China
The first International Cigar Expo (ICE) hosted by China Tobacco was held in Shenzhen, China from November 21st to 22nd.


