Also this year the ITA International Tobacco Agency and Davidoff Italia have surprised all the aficionados by organizing a beautiful weekend dedicated to the Dominican Republic. On Sunday, September 15th, in the fabulous and sunny city of Rome, the Exclusive Event Italy took place, whose name already bode an exceptional day. In the early afternoon…
Davidoff Presents A Global Release Of Small Batch Cigars
Davidoff announces the release of its Small Batch cigars. The Davidoff master blenders have created twelve blends in a series of small batches ranging from medium to full-bodied multi-origin blends.
Smoking jacket creates awareness for Oliva’s school in Nicaragua
In order to raise money for their school in Nicaragua J. Cortèz & Oliva created a raffle where everyone choosing to donate had the chance to win a smoking jacket. “The jacket is in the same color as the limited edition of Oliva Melanio 2019 and inside it we made a design with that label,”…
Straight Up & Toasted in New York | September 26, 2019
On Thursday, September 26th at 8pm, New York City cigar and whiskey enthusiasts are invited to The Carnegie Club for a special cigar and scotch pairing featuring a new release from Rock-A-Feller Cigars and two single malts from Glenmorangie.
Michael Serota Named Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Vice President of Sales
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. founder Alan Rubin announced today the promotion of Michael Serota to Vice President of Sales. Michael Serota joined Alec Bradley in May of 2011 and has worked his way through many different roles- including operations, sales support and, most recently, key account management. “Michael is an integral part of the Alec…
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S to acquire Royal Agio Cigars
Scandinavian Tobacco Group has today agreed on the terms and conditions for the acquisition of all of the shares of Agio Beheer B.V. from Highlands Beheer B.V. Agio Beheer B.V. is the holding company of the Royal Agio Cigars group of companies (“Royal Agio”). On a debt and cash free basis (the enterprise value), the…
AJ FERNANDEZ TO DISTRIBUTE VIVA LA VIDA CIGARS
AJ Fernandez will not only manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand as well. Former New York City cigar retailers Billy and Gus Fakih released the brand in March and have now agreed to use AJ Fernandez’ sales force across the country. Billy and Gus will actively remain running daily operations which…
The official results for CSWC 2019
The 10th Cigar Smoking World Championship is over. More than 200 guests from 29 countries enjoyed a smoke-filled weekend in the beautiful town of Split, Croatia. 127 competitors, among them 25 women, were registered. The organizing committee has now announced the official results. The 2019 world champion is Oleg Pedan, Russia (206 minutes and 43…
International Cigar Expo coming to Shenzhen, China | November 20–22, 2019
The city of Shenzhen, China will host the 2019 China International Cigar Expo (ICE) 20-22 November, 2019 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Hosted by China Cigarette Sales Company and Shenzhen Municipal Tobacco Company, and undertaken by Shenzhen Tobacco Import & Export Company, ICE will be a trade and media event and closed to…
DAVIDOFF OF GENEVA USA NAMES NEW MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL HEADS
Davidoff of Geneva USA, the US based subsidiary of Oettinger Davidoff AG, announced two important changes effective today: Lana Fraser, Director Brand Marketing, has been appointed Director, Head of Marketing for Davidoff of Geneva Americas. Jeffrey Guagliardo, Director Key Accounts, has been named Director, Head of Sales for Davidoff of Geneva USA. Both Lana and…
Don’t miss the Habanos Night in Bucharest | September 5, 2019
Romania’s biggest cigar event of the year will bring together over 200 cigar passionados. The Habanos Night will take place on September 5, 2019, at Athenee Palace Hilton in Bucharest. Tickets are already on sale in the entire network of El Unico stores in Bucharest and in the country. Habanos Night by El Unico…
First J. Cortès & Oliva event in Turkey
August 30. When Purosever Club recently organized it’s 49th Herf in Istanbul they invited Thomas Gryson, export manager and travel retail coordinator at J. Cortès & Oliva Cigars, to attend. This was the first time anyone from this company participated in an event in Turkey. “Purosever was established as an online forum ten years ago…
