Nick Hammond – author of Around The World in 80 Cigars, host of the podcast of the same name and long-time Cigar Journal writer – has launched a brand new cigar gin.
From Speakeasy to Puccini
On Friday 19th June, a very interesting tasting was held on Zoom, featuring the Toscano Puccini and the products of the Silvio Carta Company.
Prestigious European Award for Don Duco
For his long-term study of and commitment to the history of the pipe and the culture of pipe smoking, Don Duco has been granted the prestigious European Heritage Award, or Europa Nostra Award.
Robert Graham Ltd. Setting Up Virtual Tasting Event
On Friday, May 8th, 2020, the UK Whisky and Tobacco Merchant Robert Graham Ltd. is setting up a Virtual Cigar and Whisky Tasting.
E. Leon Jimenes Awared With Double Gold Medal
León Jimenes Rum has been awarded the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits. 1,500 – 2,500 spirits usually participate in this competition and no more than 10 Double Golds are awarded in the contest (in its different categories).
John Drew Brands Launched in Georgia with Georgia Crown Distributing Co.
John Drew Brands announced its distribution deal with Georgia Crown Distributing Co. in Georgia.
Rare Macallan Exclusively Crafted for and Sold at Davidoff of Geneva Stores in Asia
Available exclusively at Davidoff of Geneva stores and lounges across Asia, the Macallan 1991 whisky is a single cask, cask strength (53.5%) expression aged for 25 years in a sherry butt cask and bottled in 2016.
Our pick for best-value Rums
The cascade of readily available rums inspired the Cigar Journal to contact some of the world’s top barkeepers to find out which ones were their picks for best quality at the best price (under 50 euros/US dollars).
“The Smoking Jacket” Beer Celebrates 2 Brothers Brewery’s 1000th Brew
Australian craft brewer 2 Brothers has celebrated its 1000th brew by producing a cigar infused stout beer aptly named “The Smoking Jacket”.
John Drew Brands Announces Leadership Team
John Drew Brands, a lifestyle company founded in 2015 and initially focused on alcoholic beverages, now announced its Leadership Team.
Havana Club Introduces The Tributo 2017
Havana Club introduces the second edition in the tributo collection, a new prestige sipping rum blended from the finest aged rum reserves.
4th Generation & Comoy’s of London to Join Forces With Ventura Cigar Co.
Ventura Cigar Company announced in a press release last week that the pipe and pipe tobacco brands 4th Generation and Comoy’s of London will now be available under the VCC umbrella.