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Cigar Journal 26/2

Summer 2026

Travel with us – we give you a global overview of what is moving the cigar industry. Once again, we have gathered exciting stories, background knowledge, and information on our passion, smoking cigars, from all corners of the world.

If you missed this edition, you can order a back-issue.

The following is an overview of the contents of the 2/2026 edition:

Editorial
News
Smoky Spirits
Blind Tasting: 60 Blind-Tasted Cigars
Cover Story: Nicholas III. & Nick Perdomo
Company Portrait: Tabacalera Palma
Cigar Industry: The Expansion of Cigar Rings
Company Portrait: Cigar Biyasub
Cigar Industry: Antico Toscano
Cigar Industry: Romania: Cigars Across the Nation
Pairing: Snacks – The Third Dimension of Pairing
Brand Portrait: AVO Expresivo
Destination: Florence
Cigar Accessories: Malo Woods
Pairing: Non-Alcoholic Beer & Cigars
Destination: Bulgaria
Company Portrait: Cigar Country
Interview: Günter Liska (Art and Business Circle)
Cigar Knowledge: Who is the “Primo” of El Laguito?
Cigar Knowledge: Why a Premium Cigar Must Remain True to Its Blend
Vintage Humidors: Diplomático Box
Women in the Industry: Altagracia Ovalles (Abeja Cigars)
Company Portrait: Don Duarte
Cigars & Espionage
Events: Puro Sabor 2026
Events: Procigar 2026
Cigar Bands: La Capitana
Brand Portrait: Capitol
Most Memorable Cigar: Franca Comparetto – Romeo y Julieta Churchill

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