Russian citizen Oleg Pedan took back the world record in slow cigar smoking from Darren Cioffi at the La Gran Fumada 2016 in St. Petersburg. Cioffi had previously taken the tile at the swedish qualification tournament on April 16, 2016.
U.S. Qualification Tournaments to CSWC to Take Place on May 13 & 19
Back by popular demand, qualifying rounds of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) return to the United States beginning with the Nashville CSWC competition on Friday, May 13 at 6:00 pm at The 1850 at Lookaway Farms, 1850 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin.
Gurkha Cigars Names Eddy Guerra as New Director of Marketing
Gurkha Cigars hires Eddy Guerra as new Director of Marketing. Guerra, a native of Miami is in the cigar industry since 2010 and previously worked for Thailand-based ChindAsia Capital Partners, a distributor of non-Cuban cigars, in Southeast Asia.
Byron Serie Siglo XXI to be Introduced at IPCPR End of July 2016
United Cigar, U.S. Distributor of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco Brands, announced today that a new Byron size will be available at the 2016 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas on July 25, 2016.
Vintage Cigars: Ruinieren wir unseren Geschmack mit viel zu jungen Zigarren?
In dieser Vintage-Kolumne fragt sich Nick Hammond, ob wir beim Rauchen und Bewerten unserer Zigarren die Dinge falsch angehen …
Davidoff Art Initiative Selects Natalia Ortega Gamez for Residency Project in Colombia
The Davidoff Art Initiative announced Dominican artist Natalia Ortega Gamez as the first artist selected for the new residency program at FLORA ars+natura in Bogotá, Colombia.
Jonathan Drew Starts new Spirits Venture „John Drew Brands“
Jonathan Drew, founder of Drew Estate cigars, has announced his plans today to enter the spirits industry with his new venture, “John Drew Brands.” The company will focus on spirits, craft beverages, and food.
Norway has held their first slow smoking contest ever
Augusto Cigars and SOL Cigar Co. hosted the first Norwegian Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) qualification tournament in Norway on April 20, 2016.
Vorstellung der Davidoff Limited Chefs Edition im Restaurant Pageou in München
Nach der Premiere der Davidoff Chefs Edition im Februar in der Dominikanischen Republik war das Münchner Restaurant Pageou des Hamburger Sterne-Kochs Ali Güngörmüs (Le Canard) der Premierenort für Deutschland, respektive Europa.
Date and Details for the French Slow Smoking Competition in Paris Announced
The Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) will hit Paris, France, for the very first time on June 18, with the Big Smoke Paris cigar event.
Darren Cioffi Sets Yet Another World Record at CSWC Qualification in Sweden
Darren Cioffi, owner of Principle Cigars, did it again. He repeated history by winning the Cigar Smoking World Championship Qualification Tournament in Sweden – again. The tournament took place at Mellgren’s Fine Tobacco in Gotheburg.
Oettinger Davidoff ernennt Geschäftsführer für neue Deutschland-Vertriebsgesellschaft
Oettinger Davidoff hat Olaf Ruf zum zukünftigen General Manager und Vice President von Davidoff of Geneva Germany ernannt. Die neue Vertriebsgesellschaft soll ihre Geschäfte mit 1. Januar 2017, nachdem die Zusammenarbeit mit dem bisherigen Distributor Arnold André ausläuft.
