Cigar Journal is organising an enjoyable golf/cigar tournament in Innsbruck from 26 to 28 June 2020. Those who are not too good at golf can make up for their weaknesses with cigar knowledge – and vice versa. The main thing is that we have fun.
New humidor series celebrates Partagás 175th Anniversary
For the second consecutive year Habanos S.A. picks the Sunday preceding the Habanos Festival to present a new release to the specialised press. The Partagás Tropicales (175mm by 54) was presented at the Hotel Packard at Havana for a selected group of 70 journalists from more than 35 countries that are attending the festival.
Punchs new release: A FULL-TIME LINE CALLED “KNUCKLE BUSTER”
Punch is releasing a full-time, wallet and palate-pleasing line called “Knuckle Buster.” The three-cigar collection will begin shipping to retailers in March.
Relaunch of Davidoffs Ginza
Davidoff Ginza, a cigar that debuted in 2010 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Davidoff of Geneva — since 1911 flagship store in Tokyo’s Ginza District will be relaunched in February 2020.
GRAN HABANO IS INCREASING PRICES
Gran Habano is announcing that as of February 19, 2020, they are increasing prices of five cents per stick on all their cigar lines.
James J. Fox and Friends of Habanos Launch BondRoberts.com
A new online auction platform inviting global cigar collectors to trade in aged, rare and vintage Cuban cigars was announced today by Rob Ayala of Friends of Habanos and Rob Fox of James J Fox.
New Release: THE AVO IMPROVISATION LIMITED EDITION 2020
AVO Cigars announced the eighth edition of the AVO Improvisations Series. The annually launched Limited Edition is inspired by the world of music and cigars.
3-Pack Oliva Serie V in duty free
Since Decemeber last year Brussels Airport was the first duty free operator to launch 3 references of Oliva Serie V in a 3-Pack. The Oliva Serie V Double Toro, Double Robusto and the No4. Many other airports in Europe and the US are following, keep an eye on it when you travel and buy these great cigars…
illusione creates PCA exclusive cigar
Illuisone cigars plan on releasing a PCA-only cigar that are only available to attendees of the show. They will not take pre-show orders, or post-show orders. The cigars will be available only at the show, and in limited amounts. “We feel that PCA is at a critical juncture in the way we do business both…
Drew Estate: Barn Smoker Dates and Ticket Sales for 2020
Drew Estate announces the launch of its 2020 Barn Smoker Program, with ticket sales for the Florida, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky and Louisiana events now available on www.barnsmoker.com. Drew Estate Barn Smoker illuminates the American Tobacco Experience, bringing the cigar enthusiast to the field and farm level, and educating consumers on the full gamut of growing, processing, and…
Fred Vandermarliere Acquires Oliva Leaf Operations
Fred Vandermarliere, the owner of J. Cortès and Oliva Cigar Co. today announces the purchase of the Oliva family’s leaf operations in Nicaragua and three Nicaraguan tobacco farms in a move which further consolidates its handrolled cigar operation in the country.
Cigar Journal Summer Issue – Order by Today, 2020
If you’re already looking forward to the Summer Issue of Cigar Journal but still don’t have a subscription, you should hurry. Because on May 13, 2020, is the last chance to put in your order for the Summer edition that’s published mid-June.
Your, Cigar Journal Team


