Roberto P. Duran, manufacturer of Duran Cigars, and master blender and torcedor Cristano ‘Santo’ Cardenas will officially launch the brand at an event on 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cigar Smoking World Championship 2016 – The Results
Swiss entrepreneur Mirko Giotto (pictured with the 2015 world champion Oleg Pedan from Russia) is the 2016 world champion in slow cigar smoking.
Register Now For Nicaraguan Cigar Fest
Puror Sabor planning is already in full swing. Cigar lovers have just a few days left to make the most of savings on next year’s Puro Sabor Festival in Nicaragua.
Tony Gomez in Bratislava
Tony Gomez, La Flor Dominicana’s Vice President visited Bratislavas passionados.
Moscow Aficionados Cigar Festival – October 14–16, 2016
In October, the Moscow Aficionados Cigar Club will celebrate their 6th anniversary and host from October 14–16 a Cigar Festival.
Nicaraguan Night to be Held With Joya de Nicaragua’s Juan Martinez at James J. Fox, London
Celebrating Nicaraguas Independance Day, british Cigar Merchant JJ Fox will hold a Nicaraguan Night on September 14, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. Juan Martinez, CEO of Joya de Nicaragua, will be present at the event.
Maya Selva to Visit Hong Kong and Japan for Events in October
Maya Selva, manufacturer of the cigar brands Flor de Selva, Villa Zamorano, and Cumpay, will be visiting Hong Kong and Japan in mid-October. A number of events planned by distributor Eric Piras of Cigraal will allow experienced cigar lovers and newcomers to discover Maya’s cigars alongside her.
Cigar Society of Victoria, Australia hosts event
Over 50 members of Australia’s Cigar Society of Victoria met recently for a sit-down cigar dinner in Melbourne.
Garo Cigars to launch in Vietnam with visit by Dr Garo Bouldoukian
Garo Cigars will be launched in Vietnam, with three events in as many cities. Brand Owner Dr Garo Bouldoukian will be present for the launch and further develop the country’s appreciation of cigars.
Oettinger Davidoff brings its Ladies Masterclass to Barcelona
Barcelona has now been included in the tour conducted by Oettinger Davidoff AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium cigars, bringing its Ladies Masterclasses to various cities all over the world.
Registrations for Rocky Patel Cigar Cruise 2017 Now Open
On May 20, 2017, the Carnival Glory Cruise Ship will once again take off in Miami for a 7 night western Caribbean cruise for cigar smokers.
Event Report from a Nicaraguan Afternoon in Birmingham, UK
And even the Nicaraguan Ambassador to the UK, Ms Guiselle Morales-Echaverry, was on hand to explain to gathered retailers just what a positive impact the cigar industry is having in Nicaragua.


