Despite some of the strictest regulations in the world, San Francisco still has its hidden cigar gems. Simon Lundh explored the city’s cigar hotspots.
American Retakes Cigar Smoking World Record From Russia
For the sixth time, Darren Cioffi, owner and founder of Nashville, TN-based Principle Cigars has broken the world record in slow smoking a cigar.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S Acquires Peterson Pipe Tobacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S has closed a deal to acquire the entire premium pipe tobacco brand portfolio of Peterson Pipe Tobacco from Kapp & Peterson Limited, an Irish pipe and pipe tobacco manufacturer.
Cigar Art From Nuzli Hakiim
Nuzli Hakiims is a graphic designer from Singapore. He designs picture collages with cigars and creates luxurious cigar accessories.
Mombacho Responds to USPTO Trademark Cancelation Ruling
On July 6, 2018 the United States Patent and Trademark Office released their ruling on Mombacho Cigars’ 2015 petition for cancelation of Tropical Tobacco’s registration on the Principal Register for the mark Mombacho for “cigars” on the grounds of abandonment.
Foundation Forms Art Collective with Nicaraguan Based ATOL
Under the direction of Alex Garcia (Thief Operandi) ATOL becomes Foundation’s new creative team and debuts their work at this year’s IPCPR Show in Las Vegas.
Davidoff of Geneva Tampa | Cigar Friendly: Tampa, FL
Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Lounge in Tampa is the complete cigar experience with which all other lounges in the future will be measured!
Villiger Cigars Promotes Hector J. Pires to National Sales Manager
Hector Pires is being promoted from the position of South Eastern Territory Manager, (now being managed by Villiger new hire Roger Peña). Pires begins his new role immediately.
XII AmiCigar L’Elegante Held at Lake Lugano
From June 8 to 10, surrounded by the splendid landscape of Lake Lugano, the twelfth edition of the AmiCigar L’Elegante was held.
Zydeco Brew Werks | Cigar Friendly: Tampa, FL
Bringing back a taste of the Big Easy to Ybor City! In addition to great bayou-inspired food, Zydeco Brew Werks deliver with some world-class beer and the soon-to-be completed largest cigar balcony in Ybor City.
Visiting Cigar Rings’ New Nicaragua Operation
My Father, A. J. Fernandez, Drew Estate, Oliva, Plasencia, Joya de Nicaragua, Tatuaje, Bentley, and STG – they all have their cigar rings made at Cigar Rings in Estelí. And that’s just to name a few.
BRŪ Florida Growler Bar | Cigar Friendly: Odessa, FL
Bru in the Citrus Park area of Tampa showcases beers, coffees, teas and snacks exclusively from the state of Florida. Even better: The bar is cigar friendly.


