When Celia Sánchez, Fidel Castro’s indispensable helper, decided in 1967 to introduce women into the cigar business, hundreds of women lined up for the prestigious task of rolling for Cuba’s leader and his guests. One of them was 18-year-old María Sierra.
La Casa Del Habano Malaysia kicks off the new year with Long Ash Contest
There’s nothing better than a fun cigar event to start a new year and La Casa Del Habano Malaysia, located within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, is doing just that by hosting a Long Ash Contest from 9 to 16 January.
A.J. Fernandez Cigars Acquired Sosa Family Brands
The company will now manufacture and distribute all Sosa brands including Sosa Classic, Imperio Cubano, Macabi, & Santa Julia.
Find the Perfect Cigar Match for your Beer of Choice & Occasion with this Interactive Guide
After releasing their Cigar & Spirit Pairing Guide in July 2016, Famous Smoke Shop teamed up with beerologists and tobacconists to create an interactive tool for cigar connoisseurs and newbies alike, to find the perfect matching cigar for their choice of beer.
Bernie Rodriguez and Frank Santos Join A.J. Fernandez
A.J. Fernandez announced Bernie Rodriguez to be hired as new Director of Operations. Frank Santos is hired as Marketing Director for the A.J. Fernandez brands.
US Movie Stars Sweep the Board at Boisdale Cigar Awards
Star of Frasier and Cheers, Kelsey Grammer, scooped the top prize at the Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year Awards held at London’s Boisdale of Canary Wharf.
Edición Regional 2016 Juan López Eminentes Arrives in Switzerland
The Edición Regional 2016 for Switzerland, Juan López Eminentes, arrived at the Swiss market end of November.
Villiger 1888 Set to Ship Nationally to Cigar Shops in the U.S.
Villiger Cigars is set to ship the new Villiger 1888 today Monday, December 12, 2016 nationally to cigar shops in the U.S. Villiger 1888 was first released in 2010 as a limited edition with a black and yellow band, commemorating the company’s 100 year anniversary in Germany.
Philippine manufacturer Tabacalera Incorporada launches new cigars
Manila cigar lovers recently gathered at 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar for an indulgent affair that previewed two of Tabacalera Incorporada’s newest blends, the Don Juan Urquijo 20 Anniversario and the 1881 Perique Bold.
Davidoff Royal Release and Davidoff Yamasa featured with Dom Perignon in Hong Kong
Davidoff of Geneva Asia celebrated the launch of the Davidoff Royal Release at an exclusive event held at Sevva in central Hong Kong. Davidoff Yamasa and Royal Release cigars were showcased alongside two very special and Dom Perignon Champagnes.
Sabor Havana to Host Florida’s Premier Annual Cigar Event, “Smoke This”
Sabor Havana Cigars is ready to host their 16th annual end of year event, which brings together cigar aficionados, industry notables, and influencers. The festivities will take place under an oversized tent, featuring cigars from the top brands in the industry.
Ventura Cigar Company Introduces Psyko Seven Connecticut
Ventura Cigar announced the introduction of PSyKo Seven Connecticut, the third blend within the PsyKo Seven portfolio. PSyKo Seven Connecticut is rolled in the Dominican Republic with an blend of premium of seven tobaccos.
