General Cigar announced that effective November 28, 2016, Vice President of Marketing Alan Willner is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
See the Release Schedule of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2016
Very soon, we’ll be releasing our much-anticipated list of the best cigars of 2016. Our Top 25 is the shortlist of newly released cigars reviewed in the previous tastings that have remained on our editors’ minds and are among our all-time favorites.
Last Vintage Cigars Auction of 2016 to take place in London on November 28
The auction, held by C.Gars Ltd, features a massive 350 Lots of aged, rare and vintage cigars, including a stunning cabinet of 500 pre-embargo H Upmann Berilos in 4 ¾ inch by 32 Ring Gauge.
Charity Event in Havana: Kick-Off to Festival del Habano
Kick off the 18th annual Festival del Habano in an authentic Cuban atmosphere and support a rehabilitation center for disabled children in Camagüey.
Limited CAO Amazon Basin Returns to Retail Shelves in the U.S.
CAO Cigars announced the release of another batch of Amazon Basin, a blend utilizing rare Braganca tobacco grown in the Amazon that was initially introduced to the market in 2014 and sold out quickly.
Sandy Cobas’ El Titan de Bronze Factory in Little Havana, Miami
The Little Havana area in Miami, Florida was once full of cigar factories, like My Father, Perdomo and Padrón. When they moved their production to Central America, El Titan stayed put. Today Cobas has ten rollers in what is one of very few factories left on the street.
Fact Check: What’s The Fuss About Cigar Wrappers All About?
Wrappers should have allure and charm. Moderate veining, even coloring, a discreet sheen, and absence of defects are essential attributes. Combustibility, texture and elasticity are less visible but even more vital. Beyond the traditional aspects, the wrapper’s aromatic influence is heavily debated.
Gria Shead Exhibition in Sydney: La Belle Epoque – Casinos and Cigars
Australian artist Gria Shead’s latest exhibition LA BELLE EPOQUE: Casinos and Cigars is inspired by the romance of the Belle Epoque and the opulence of casinos and cigars. Living and working in Sydney, Shead’s interior views of the Monte Carlo Casino complement paintings based on vintage cigar boxes.
EU-TPD Legal Deadline Approaching: November 20
Under the EU Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) manufacturers and importers of tobacco products [etc.…] have to submit key information to the authorities in the Member States in which they plan to market the products.
Tektor: A Cigar Brand Entirely Produced on Gotland, Sweden
Joakim Widell lives on the island of Gotland and is field worker, farmer, blender, and roller, all in one, for his cigar, Tektor. About eight years ago he was given some tobacco seeds as a gift and he began the experiment of planting tobacco on Gotland.
Read About Jeff Borysiewicz’s Project of Growing Tobacco in Florida Again
Jeff Borysiewicz wanted to see if it was possible to grow tobacco in Florida again, so he set up the first tobacco farm in the state since 1977. Back in the day, Florida was the second-most important tobacco growing region in the United States, after Connecticut.
Cigar Smoker of the Year Award Takes Set for December
The fourth annual Cigar Smoker of The Year Awards, founded by Boisdale, is set to add some extras festive cheer in London this December. The star-studded, ceremony takes place on December 12 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf.
