From May 16 to June 7, the global cigar family has the opportunity to nominate their best brands, cigars, accessories and lounges. The best five of them will then be published for voting in the second round.
A Rare Canadian Milestone: Walper Tobacco Shop Turns 135
Walper Tobacco Shop will celebrate its 135th anniversary this June, a remarkable run that stretches back to the year 1891.
Cigar Trophy 2026: Nominations Open Soon
From May 16 to June 7, the global cigar family has the opportunity to nominate their best brands, cigars, accessories and lounges. The best five of them will then be published for voting in the second round.
Bulgaria – An Underrated Country
Adressen / Addresses Sofia Best Cigars Shop Solunska 6 1000 Sofia www.bestcigars.bg Best Cigars Lounge Liditse 2 1113 Sofia www.bestcigars.bg Staria Chinar Sofia Shipchenski Shipchenski Prohod 15 1111 Sofia www.stariachinar.com Plowdiw / Plovdiv Best Cigars Lounge & Shop Asenovgradsko Shose 2 4004 Plowdiw / Plovdiv www.bestcigars.bg Kasapi Steakhouse Komatevsko Shose 141…
Regulatory Fees Declared Unconstitutional in Estonia
The Estonian Constitutional Court has issued its ruling today confirming the unconstitutionality of the new EU-CEG fees applicable for cigars as of 1 January 2025 in Estonia.
Three Decades of Cigars and Celebration at Toronto’s Cigar Studio
For 30 years time, Cigar Studio has occupied the same corner of Etobicoke where Jerry Hartman first opened its doors in 1996.
Sautter Atelier – The New Cigar Wear Line
Laurence Davis and his wife Melanie are attending this year’s PCA Convention & Trade in New Orleans not only because of their close ties to many of their producers, but also to showcase a new project with the evocative name Sautter Atelier.
Blackened Experience Frankfurt 2026
Frankfurt will become the center of the international cigar world this May as Drew Estate and GRE Trade GmbH present the “Blackened Experience Frankfurt 2026” on May 23, 2026.
Time Honored: The Cavalier Genève x CVSTOS Project
To commemorate a decade of independent operations at FCT, Cavalier Genève has partnered with luxury Swiss brand CVSTOS on project that features a limited-edition CVSTOS Jetliner PS timepiece and a very special companion cigar dubbed 10 Years Crafting.
ProCigar Reaffirms Its Social Commitment
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (ProCigar) continues to strengthen its commitment to the country’s social development through initiatives that promote education, inclusion, and the creation of opportunities for new generations.
ProCigar Appoints Mr. Cascella as President for the 2026–28 Term
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (ProCigar) announced the election of Tabacalera Fuente as the presiding company of the organization for the 2026– 2028 term, represented by its CEO, Mr. Ciro Cascella. His appointment was formalized during the Annual General Assembly, held on April 30th, 2026.
CVSTOS & Cavalier Genève – Allocations Are Closed
Cavalier Genève has announced earlier today that the allocations have been closed for the CVSTOS & CAVALIER set collaboration. All available sets have been spoken for.


