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Cigar Industry – Editors – December 21, 2015

La Aurora Wins Two Awards by Dominican Cigar Review

The Dominican publication Dominican Cigar Review awarded cigar manufacturer La Aurora awards in two categories. La Aurora accepted the award for “Best Factory Tour” and La Aurora’s Master Blender, Manuel Inoa accepted the “Cigar Personality of the Year” award.

Cigar Industry – Samuel Spurr – December 9, 2015

Premium Colombian rum, gin, and coffee now complemented by cigars

Dictador Rum, produced in Colombia since 1913, has recently added a premium cigar line to complement their rum, gin and coffee. Concept direction is led by Jason Nelson, with Abe Flores producing the cigars in the Dominican Republic.

Cigar Industry – Editors – December 9, 2015

S.T. Dupont and Davidoff to Merge Distribution in the United States

S.T.Dupont and Davidoff of Geneva USA announced that they will enter into an exclusive distribution agreement in the US as of January 1st, 2016. Lotus International will remain S.T. Duponts after-sales-service center for the US.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – December 9, 2015

Kris Kachaturian to Retire from A.J. Fernandez Cigars

A.J. Fernandez Cigars announces that managing partner, Kris Kachaturian will soon retire and shift into an advisory role for the brand. Kachaturian will continue in day to day operations for the time being, to ensure a smooth transition.

Cigar Industry – Reinhold C. Widmayer – December 4, 2015

Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard and the Rebirth of Davidoff

In the recent past, no other cigar manufacturer has garnered as much attention as Oettinger Davidoff AG. Since Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard took the helm in 2011, Davidoff seems to have experienced a renaissance.

Cigar Industry – Editors – November 18, 2015

STG Sets New Management for its Handmade Cigar Business

Scandinavian Tobacco Group announced today that Regis Broersma becomes the new President of General Cigar Company, succeeding Dan Carr who has stepped down and leaves the Group.

Cigar Industry – Editors – November 16, 2015

Quality Importers Acquires Palió Cigar Accessories

Quality Importers Trading Company, a procurement company best known for its humidor and cigar accessory distribution, has acquired Palió. The company plans to increase product inventory and to introduce new customization options for Palió products.

Cigar Industry – Editors – November 11, 2015

Padrón Celebrating 75th Famous Smoke Shop Anniversary

Famous Smoke Shop celebrates the 75th anniversary of the opening of the original shop in Manhattan, New York, with a special limited release crafted by Padrón Cigars.

Cigar Industry – Editors – November 5, 2015

London Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner Open for Registration

The „Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner 2015“ on December 1, 2015 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf is now officially open for registration. Last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the guest of honor at this event.

Cigar Industry – Irene Rittler – September 19, 2015

Cigar Trophies 2015: Outstanding Performances Honored

The Cigar Trophies 2015 have just been awarded in Dortmund. Yet again, the outstanding performances of cigar manufacturers and other actors in the cigar industry were honored in various categories.

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