Moving to a new factory brings new tasks and challenges. Together, Camacho’s leading duo, Manuel Batista, general manager, and Luis Tábora, head of finance, give an insight into the organization.
Xikar Announces Release of Burnout Ashtray: Update
Xikar Inc. has teased the release of the new Burnout ashtray, a high performance piece designed to accommodate six full-lenght cigars at once.
Raquel Quesada: A Strong Woman in the Cigar Industry
After a family tragedy, Raquel took over tobacco purchasing and blending duties with clear goals: to look to the future while learning and working side-by- side with her father, Manuel Quesada. In addition, she worked to strengthen herself against the sexist prejudices that persist to this day.
Rocky Patel Brings Back Java Wafe
In the wake of stringent cigar size restrictions under current FDA guidelines, Rocky Patel has reintroduced a unique and peculiar vitola back onto the market.
Xikar Releases Phantom Version of Xi3 3D Mayan Cutter
Xikar is releasing the Phantom Xi3 3D Mayan cutter, a physically imposing cutter with 3D engravings, thematically inspired by the rich Mayan culture.
Alejandro Turrent visiting Bratislava at Dom Cigár Event on March 7, 2017
Dom Cigár, importer of many premium cigar brands to Slovakia, will hold a cigar evening on March 7, 2017.
C.L.E. Continue to Follow Bayer Cropscience Better Growing Practices
C.L.E. Cigar Company’s Honduran Factory is the only cigar factory in the world to strictly follow the Bayer Cropscience Better Manufacturing Practices.
La Palina Rolls Out New Classic Lines in the U.S.A.
La Palina is expanding its Classic line, by adding a series of new wrappers, blends, and sizes.
A Guide to Cigar Cases and Tubes: Metal, Leather, Wood or Carbon?
Humidor expert Marc André explains the properties of cigar cases and tubes made of different materials and gives a guide on how to maintain the case of your choice.
XIX Festival del Habano: Numbers, Facts & New Releases
In a press conference held in Havana, Habanos S.A. introduced the new releases for 2017 and officially announced the sales figures of the previous year.
Update: The List of Habanos Releases Planned for 2017
The 2017 Habanos S.A. release list brings a lot of new sizes and many of them will be presented at the XIX Habanos Festival.
Quai d’Orsay: New Look, Two New Vitolas, Exclusivo Francia 2016 Shipping
The Cuban cigar brand Quai d’Orsay launches two new vitolas, alongside the 2016 Edición Regional and inaugurates a new band design, with a golden ring in relief printing.


