Roberto P. Duran, manufacturer of Duran Cigars, and master blender and torcedor Cristano ‘Santo’ Cardenas will officially launch the brand at an event on 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chicago cigar event raises $250,000 for good causes in single night
An incredible quarter of a million dollars has been raised in one single night by cigar loving guests in Chicago to support the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.
Tony Gomez in Bratislava
Tony Gomez, La Flor Dominicana’s Vice President visited Bratislavas passionados.
Moscow Aficionados Cigar Festival – October 14–16, 2016
In October, the Moscow Aficionados Cigar Club will celebrate their 6th anniversary and host from October 14–16 a Cigar Festival.
Nicaraguan Night to be Held With Joya de Nicaragua’s Juan Martinez at James J. Fox, London
Celebrating Nicaraguas Independance Day, british Cigar Merchant JJ Fox will hold a Nicaraguan Night on September 14, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. Juan Martinez, CEO of Joya de Nicaragua, will be present at the event.
Maya Selva to Visit Hong Kong and Japan for Events in October
Maya Selva, manufacturer of the cigar brands Flor de Selva, Villa Zamorano, and Cumpay, will be visiting Hong Kong and Japan in mid-October. A number of events planned by distributor Eric Piras of Cigraal will allow experienced cigar lovers and newcomers to discover Maya’s cigars alongside her.
Elie Bleu Releases Slim Lighter Collection J-11 Celebrating 40th Anniversary
The J-11 collection is a Thin Flame Lighter available in six durable laquer finishes. The lighters were engineered in Japan and utilize 3Square filtration and slide ignition.
Cigar Malaysia opens first brick and mortar cigar shop in Kuala Lumpur
Cigar Malaysia, owned and operated by British ex-pat Abdullah for close to three years, recently opened the doors to its first brick and mortar shop in Glo Damansara Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Linda Giang joins Hathor Group as US-based Brand Ambassador
Linda Giang, former manager of Sky Tobacco in New Jersey, has taken on a new role with Hathor Group as Brand Ambassador, Cigar Curator, and Social Media Liaison. Hathor Group distributes cigars and single-cask whiskies throughout South East Asia.
J.C. Newman Expands Brick House Maduro Line with new Toro Size
J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched a new Toro vitola for their Brick House Maduro line at the IPCPR 2016. The toro size is the third vitola in the Brick House Maduro series joining the Mighty Mighty Maduro and Robusto Maduro.
Griffin’s Nicaragua Line Updated With Additional Toro Vitola
Griffin’s Nicaragua, a new cigar line launched by brand owner Oettinger Davidoff in the previous year, now receives a new size. The new Toro vitola will be offered with a suggested retail price of USD 12.50 per cigar.
Elie Bleu Launches Lighter Collection celebrating 40 Year Anniversary
French accessory manufacturer Elie Bleu celebrates their 40th year in business with the introduction of a series of new accessories. The first of the collections is the F-1 Wide Flame Flint Lighter.
