In Athens, Greeks and guests alike enjoy cocktails in a blossoming, growing bar scene. We explored the best spots to enjoy cocktails and cigars in the city.
Visiting China’s Premium Cigar Production
Rich in history, China’s Great Wall Cigars will be celebrating 100 years of operation in 2018. Over four days, Samuel Spurr was immersed in the company’s production facility and met with a passionate team, which has its sights set on introducing its cigars to the international market.
Didier Houvenaghel’s Masterclasses: What’s Not to Love?
Didier Houvenaghel holds a cigar masterclass for all cigar lovers. He tells about the discovery of his passion, gives insights into the world of a modern-day cigar-maker and shows great cigar tricks.
ABAM Cigars: Villiger’s Unknown Factory
ABAM, a name that few passionados know, is now publicly making rounds with its new launch of Flor de Ynclan. Behind the name is MatĂas Maragoto, a Cuban exile, who has been responsible for Villiger’s Dominican cigars since the Nineties.
Bars & Cigars: Prague
We explored the best spots to enjoy Whisky and cigars in the Prague.
Smoking Cigars in Bangkok: Top Places to Visit
For passionados, there are a number of high-end places to indulge and escape a day of exploring Bangkok. We visited the top cigar & whisky venues in the city.
The Best Places to Smoke Cigars in San Francisco
Despite some of the strictest regulations in the world, San Francisco still has its hidden cigar gems. Simon Lundh explored the city’s cigar hotspots.
Cigar Art From Nuzli Hakiim
Nuzli Hakiims is a graphic designer from Singapore. He designs picture collages with cigars and creates luxurious cigar accessories.
Cigar-rolling Craft Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands
Ria Bos from the Netherlands has managed to have cigar rolling registered as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Visiting AJ Fernandez’ new San Lotano Cigar Factory
Already one of the biggest cigar companies in the world, AJ Fernandez decided to acquire a new factory in Ocotal, in northern Nicaragua.
Charity & Community Award 2017: General Cigar Company Inc.
In a decision made by the jury, the distinction for extraordinary socially responsible and charitable accomplishments this year went to General Cigar Company, Inc.
Cigar Sense Awarded Cigar Ambassador Trophy 2017
The Ambassador award, the distinction awarded for special services in the promotion of cigar culture, conferred by the Cigar Journal jury, this year went to the online service Cigar Sense.


