On January 30, 1817, Johann Friedrich Christian André founded a company in Osnabrück, Germany, that manufactured smoking tobacco. We’re taking this occasion to follow the invitation of the traditional company Arnold André almost exactly to the day, 200 years later.
The Nat Sherman Townhouse
The flagship store, Nat Sherman Townhouse, located smack center in the hustle and bustle of Manhattan’s East 42nd Street, is a timeless cigar haven. The Nat Sherman brand dates back to 1930 and has been family-guided for three generations.
Cigars in a Tube – Unpack, Unscrew, Take Them Out, or Leave it Closed?
A cigar matures more slowly in a tube. This is why storage recommendations depend on the strength and storage duration of the cigar.
Leaf by Oscar – A Story of Success
Since he started his own company four years ago, Oscar Valladares is one of the big newcomers on the market. It all started when he filled in as a bus driver one day.
Davidoff Downtown New York – The First Year of the Flagship Store
Less than two years after the opening of its new Davidoff flagship store on 6th Avenue in New York the company added another one, this time on Liberty Street in the Downtown area. With the new Freedom Tower overlooking its operation, the store has had a good first year.
Turmeaus Cigars & Whisky – UK’s Largest Cigar Shop
Liverpool’s favorite tiny tobacconist, Turmeaus, has just become the UK’s largest specialist cigar shop. C.Gars Ltd took over Turmeaus in 2003. The London-based company’s new flagship store, rechristened Turmeaus Cigars and Whisky, is now in the center of Liverpool.
A special Shape – The History of the Double Figurado
Simon Chase tells the story of a Cigar, with a special shape.
A Journey Through Oslo
Oslo offers many options for passionated cigar smokers. Norway’s capitals city offers tobacco specialist shops and also a cigar lounge.
La Aurora – The History of Five Generations in the Tobacco Industry
When it comes to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic, it’s more than just about cigar production: it is the living history of the country, the core of one of the most important business groups of the Dominican economy, and thus also a family history.
Meet Darren Cioffi: World Record Holder for Slow Cigar Smoking
The world record holder for slow cigar smoking, Darren Cioffi, talks about the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) and his Company.
Do Hard Rolled Cigars Mean a Poor Draw?
There are many cigars on the market that are so firmly rolled that you might expect issued draw resistance. Have hard cigars been stored wrongly or are they a production fault?
Cigar Sense: An Online Advisory for Cigar Lovers
Cigar Sense is an online advisory service that helps consumers traverse the cigar universe with greater ease by matching their tastes with recommended cigars.
