With the summer in full swing and the COVID curve now flattened in New York for more than a month, the city’s longstanding cigar bars are making difficult decisions about the best way to begin reopening.
Die erste Zigarre nach dem Lockdown
Dh Boutique Cigars schrieb erstmals einen Foto- und Videowettbewerb aus. Thema war, wie und wo die erste Zigarre nach dem Covid-19-Lockdown geraucht wird.
Industrial Cigar Co. Launches Art Project
Industrial Cigar Co. launches a project to showcase the diversity in the cigar culture and stand united during times of racial divide.
Stunning Results at CSWC „Stay Strong“-Season
During the global lockdown the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) qualifiers are being held in a new format called “Stay Strong”.
First Book on Vintage Cuban Cigars published in Russia
Russian expert Dimitry Drutsa has just released a book on Cuban cigars, a laudable effort to catalogue vintage Cuban cigars for the Russian smoker.
Heute ist Welttag des Zigarrengenusses
Wo auch immer Sie Ihre Zigarren heute, am 31. Mai rauchen werden: Teilen Sie Ihre Fotos auf Facebook, Instagram und Twitter.
Cigar Rights Of America: J. Glynn Loope Steps Down
Today, J. Glynn Loope announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day.
NEW CIGAR PODCAST GOES LIVE
Nick Hammond, Cigar Journal writer and author, has created a new podcast in the wake of the Corona virus pandemic. Called Around The World in 80 Cigars – The Podcast, the pod is an audio take on the book Hammond released last year; Around The World In 80 Cigars – The Travels of An Epicure.
J. Cortès boosts the morale of its employees
Cigar manufacturer J. Cortès is doing its best to contain the coronavirus by strictly observing the necessary contingency measures. The company has produced a video clip to support its employees in the United States, Sri Lanka and Dominican Republic.
J.C. Newman launched #SheSmokesToo
Last month on International Women’s Day J.C .Newman Cigar Company launched a new series: #SheSmokesToo. They asked women from their organization to discuss being a woman in this industry! Check out the series as it becomes available on YouTube. There will be a new episode every week!
Tabak-Kultur auf der Vorschlagsliste Immaterielles Kulturerbe
Auf die Vorschlagsliste für das Verzeichnis der Immateriellen Kulturerben der UNESCO Deutschland geschafft, hat es jetzt der Antrag „Die Techniken des Tabakanbaus und der Zigarrenverarbeitung am Oberrhein“.
Your Guide to Virtual Herfs
Here are some of the virtual cigar herfs being offered right now:


