C.L.E. Cigar Company’s Honduran Factory is the only cigar factory in the world to strictly follow the Bayer Cropscience Better Manufacturing Practices.
XIX Festival del Habano: Numbers, Facts & New Releases
In a press conference held in Havana, Habanos S.A. introduced the new releases for 2017 and officially announced the sales figures of the previous year.
Mombacho Cigars Celebrates 11th Anniversary
Hosted on a private island in Lake Nicaragua last month, the 11th Annual Mombacho Cigars Anniversary Party celebrated the continued growth of the Mombacho family.
Kirjaclub Cigar Club in Helsinki celebrates 10-year anniversary
Kirjaclub Finland, the largest private cigar club in the Nordic region celebrated their 10th anniversary with a spectacular gala dinner and after party.
4th Generation & Comoy’s of London to Join Forces With Ventura Cigar Co.
Ventura Cigar Company announced in a press release last week that the pipe and pipe tobacco brands 4th Generation and Comoy’s of London will now be available under the VCC umbrella.
A.J. Fernandez Finalizes Acquisition of La Gran Llave Cigars
La Gran Llave, which was blended and developed by A.J. last year for his longtime friend, Angel Aguayo, had made its national debut in the 2016 IPCPR.
Cavalier Of Geneva Acquires Tabak Rhein
The oldest existing cigar store in Geneva, Switzerland is currently undergoing a remodel, and will be re-named as “Rhein 1905”
Bespoke Cigars arrive in Thailand
Bespoke Cigars, headed by Jeremy Casdagli, are now available in Thailand through Hathor Hospitality venues. Hathor Hospitality, a division of Hathor Investment Group, distributes cigars and whiskies throughout South East Asia.
VegaFina Robusto Tubo Coming to International Markets
VegaFina extend their regular portfolio with the launch of Robusto Tubo. VegaFina’s Robusto vitola measures 5 x 50 (127 x 19,8 mm) and is rolled at Tabacalera de García in the Dominican Republic.
VegaFina Adds Fresh Pack for Perla Vitola to Brand Portfolio
VegaFina’s classic Perla vitola will soon be available in a “fresh pack”. The Ecobag will make it easier to to conserve the cigars in optimal conditions thanks to its hermetic seal, which keeps the tobacco fresh.
Bratislava Cigar Evening to Take Place on February 13, 2017
Slowakian cigar importer and premium tobacconist Dom Cigár will hold another cigar evening on Monday February 13, 2017 at 6 pm at Hron pub (Dudvážska 5, Bratislava).
Drew Estate announces David Lazarus as Senior VP of Sales
In this role, Lazarus will have overall accountability for field sales, inside sales, key national accounts, in-store events, and wholesale. Lazarus will report directly to the CEO, Glenn Wolfson.


