The Dominican publication Dominican Cigar Review awarded cigar manufacturer La Aurora awards in two categories. La Aurora accepted the award for “Best Factory Tour” and La Aurora’s Master Blender, Manuel Inoa accepted the “Cigar Personality of the Year” award.
Premium Colombian rum, gin, and coffee now complemented by cigars
Dictador Rum, produced in Colombia since 1913, has recently added a premium cigar line to complement their rum, gin and coffee. Concept direction is led by Jason Nelson, with Abe Flores producing the cigars in the Dominican Republic.
S.T. Dupont and Davidoff to Merge Distribution in the United States
S.T.Dupont and Davidoff of Geneva USA announced that they will enter into an exclusive distribution agreement in the US as of January 1st, 2016. Lotus International will remain S.T. Duponts after-sales-service center for the US.
Kris Kachaturian to Retire from A.J. Fernandez Cigars
A.J. Fernandez Cigars announces that managing partner, Kris Kachaturian will soon retire and shift into an advisory role for the brand. Kachaturian will continue in day to day operations for the time being, to ensure a smooth transition.
Davidoff erlebt Renaissance mit Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard
Kein zweiter Zigarrenhersteller hat in jüngster Vergangenheit mehr Aufmerksamkeit erregt als die Oettinger Davidoff AG. Seit Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard im Jahr 2011 das Ruder übernommen hat, scheint Davidoff wie neu geboren.
Der VdR feiert Geburtstag, blickt aber mit Sorge in die Zukunft
Der Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie (VdR) feiert seinen 95-ten Geburtstag und damit eine lange Tradition unter dem Zeichen der Tabakkultur, der Individualität und des Genusses.
STG Sets New Management for its Handmade Cigar Business
Scandinavian Tobacco Group announced today that Regis Broersma becomes the new President of General Cigar Company, succeeding Dan Carr who has stepped down and leaves the Group.
Quality Importers Acquires Palió Cigar Accessories
Quality Importers Trading Company, a procurement company best known for its humidor and cigar accessory distribution, has acquired Palió. The company plans to increase product inventory and to introduce new customization options for Palió products.
Padrón Celebrating 75th Famous Smoke Shop Anniversary
Famous Smoke Shop celebrates the 75th anniversary of the opening of the original shop in Manhattan, New York, with a special limited release crafted by Padrón Cigars.
London Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner Open for Registration
The „Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner 2015“ on December 1, 2015 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf is now officially open for registration. Last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the guest of honor at this event.
Cigar Trophys 2015: Herausragende Leistungen gewürdigt
Soeben wurden in Dortmund die Cigar Trophys 2015 verliehen. In unterschiedlichen Kategorien wurden abermals herausragende Leistungen von Zigarrenherstellern und anderen Akteuren der Zigarrenbranche gewürdigt.
Lorscher Tabakernte eingebracht: Südhessisches Zigarrenprojekt
Südhessisches Tabakprojekt beendet Ernte für deutsche Zigarre „Lorsa Brasil“.


