Drew Estate announced that Sam Morales, Director of Marketing, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests.
Plasencia Cigars Joins Forces With STG To Expand In Canada
Plasencia Cigars, one of the world’s largest, high-profile tobacco growers and cigar manufacturers, is expanding its distribution to Canada through its partnership with the Scandinavian Tobacco Group Canada (STG Canada).
Visiting China’s Premium Cigar Production
Rich in history, China’s Great Wall Cigars will be celebrating 100 years of operation in 2018. Over four days, Samuel Spurr was immersed in the company’s production facility and met with a passionate team, which has its sights set on introducing its cigars to the international market.
CSWC 2018: New Records and Serious Competition
With the championship’s increasing popularity around the globe, competition to get onto the listings is stiff. In addition, the world record has fallen twice this year – and the grand finale is yet to come.
Canada’s Plain Packaging Threat – Sign the Petition By Sept. 6, 2018
If Canada’s Bill S-5 is allowed to pass, all tobacco products shall be standardized with a single color, type-face, and packaging.
Nicaraguan Cigar Festival Postponed Indefinitely
The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco has issued an official statement regarding the next Puro Sabor Cigar Festival originally scheduled for January 2019.
Nicaragua: Political Unrest Affecting the Country’s Cigar Industry
The outlook for the next Nicaragua cigar festival remains murky since it has been cancelled until further notice. Last month, many cigar makers said they doubted one would be held next year. Why? The once cigar powerhouse, Nicaragua, is not in good shape.
Interview with Cigar Ambassador Awardee Franca Comparetto
Franca Comparetto, founder of Cigar Sense and Cigar Trophy laureate, sits down with Cem Erten and talks about female cigar smokers and women’s role in the cigar industry.
Didier Houvenaghel’s Masterclasses: What’s Not to Love?
Didier Houvenaghel holds a cigar masterclass for all cigar lovers. He tells about the discovery of his passion, gives insights into the world of a modern-day cigar-maker and shows great cigar tricks.
Cigar Malaysia Opens 3rd Store, Launches Fashion Icon’s Cigar
The Cigar Malaysia team has continued its expansion with the opening of their third cigar store in Kuala Lumpur’s upmarket Suria KLCC shopping mall last week.
ABAM Cigars: Villiger’s Unknown Factory
ABAM, a name that few passionados know, is now publicly making rounds with its new launch of Flor de Ynclan. Behind the name is Matías Maragoto, a Cuban exile, who has been responsible for Villiger’s Dominican cigars since the Nineties.
A $20.000 S.T. Dupont Lighter For The Slowest Smoker
The traditional and exciting Cigar Smoking World Championship 2018 will take place in Split/Croatia on the first weekend in September.
