Alexander Shagai from Russia has won the 2017 Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC).
Drew Estate Releases Herrera Estelí DeSocio for Alliance Cigar
Drew Estate announced the release of Herrera Estelí DeSocio, an exclusive vitola manufactured for Alliance Cigar, a premium cigar wholesale distributor based in New York.
CSWC 2017: The Slowest Race On Earth
During the qualification tournaments throughout the year, new world records have set the benchmarks. This weekend, dozens of cigar smokers will compete for the title of World Champion.
La Vida Buena: Islas, Puros y Ron
From September 9-10, Habanos take over the small Italian archipelago of Isole Tremiti.
Benji Menendez Event Series Planned for 2018
In Spring, 2018, Benji Menendez will appear in a special event series for Partagas. The industry legend had retired from his position as General Cigar’s vice president of premium cigars in 2014.
Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Estelí Cuadrado for JR Cigars
Drew Estate announced the exclusive release of the Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Estelí blends in a box press Cuadrado format for JRCigars and Casa de Montecristo.
U.S. Expansion Continues for Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounges
Casa de Montecristo has acquired Boca Raton-based Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, making it the 17th brick and mortar cigar lounge for the business. In addition, a naming rights agreement was made with Arizona-based Churchill’s Fine Cigars.
Breaking News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Under New Management
Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard leaves Oettinger Davidoff AG. Beat Hauenstein, the former COO, was appointed as new CEO of the Swiss family-owned company, effective immediately.
Trinidad Rises to New Heights
It started life in secret 48 years ago at Cohiba’s El Laguito factory. The new cigar is called Edición Limitada 2016.
Three-Day Cigar Festival on Ischia
“Primera Emoción” takes place on the Italian island from September 15-17, 2017.
Cigaragua – A special Cigar Shop
The dutch cigar specialist, Sasja van Horssen, launched a revolutionary store. It is the world’s first Nicuraguan-only cigar shop.
Alec Bradley Ships TAA Exclusive Black Market Illicit
Alec Bradley Cigars have started shipping their 2017 TAA Exclusive cigar, Black Market Illicit. This iteration of the Black Market line is described as Black Market ‘on steroids.’
