We explored the best spots in Madrid for you to enjoy cocktails and cigars in the city.
The Next Generation: Tony Gomez
He startet the morning after he graduated, was “thrown to the wolves” by his father, and moved to the Dominican Republik at the age of 25 to become vice president. Tony Gomez is at La Flor Dominicana to stay.
Where to Smoke in Mallorca
Our cigar travel journalist Gabriela Greess traveled through the Spanish island of Mallorca exploring the best cigar shops and lounges in the country.
Davidoff’s Star System
On August 1, 2019, a strictly limited Davidoff Exclusive Germany Edition came onto the market. This is only available in flagship stores and 5***** Ambassador tobacconists. The cigar comprises a complex blend with tobaccos from four various countries of origin.
Cigars in Vienna – A Very Special Microcosm
Here you will find a complete list of the best Viennese cigar shops, bars and hotels.
Max Gutmann, A True Cigar Pioneer
Max Gutmann is the owner of the exclusive Habanos S.A. distributor for Mexico, Importadora y Exportadora de Puros y Tabacos, S.A., (IEPT). Along with his long-time business partner, Rodolfo Velasco, he is a true pioneer in the cigar world, with significant accomplishments in his successful 35-year history with Cuban cigars. Cigar Journal sat down with them in the course of Habanos Day Mexico 2019, held at the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City on March 27, 2019.
Habanos Hot Spots: A Global Overview
Habano locations comprises more than 200 tobacco shops and lounges specializing in Habanos worldwide. Find the details on all of them here.
Best Places to Smoke Cigars in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a playground for true passionados of fine cigars. Calum Donoghue took a flight to the world’s most famous ZIP code, 90210, to enjoy the finest sticks on the menu.
New York’s Oldest Cigar Shop: Barclay Rex
An involuntary move to a bigger place resulted in something new at New York’s oldest cigar shop: Barclay Rex now has a private club.
City Guide Hamburg: Smoking in the Elements
We set out for Hamburg to explore the northern German port city’s cigar scene and discover its havens for cigar lovers.
Manny Iriarte: Art of Cigars
He even makes cigars smile. Manny Iriarte, Cuban by birth, is not only shooting artistically highly valuable photos, he is actually staging his photos in a manner which catapults the viewer into the middle of the event.
Cigar Knowledge: What Is Meant By Strength?
Arguably the biggest misconception in the cigar industry is the use or misuse of the term “strength.” Many smokers often describe it as the flavors or lack of flavors that entertain the palate. In actuality, the palate has very little to do with determining the strength of a cigar. We asked a few industry heavyweights to clarify the term for us.


