Drew Estate announces the spring seasonal release of their Flying Pig vitola, including Liga Privada No. 9 and T52, Undercrown Maduro, Shade and Sun Grown, as well as Kentucky Fire Cured.
FREEDOM FINE CIGARS & LOUNGE | Cigarfriendly: Naples, FL
Heading South from downtown Naples, Florida on the Tamiami Trail you’ll see a bastion of righteousness on the right side of the road called Freedom Fine Cigars & Lounge.
Save the Date: CIGAR TRAVEL ISTANBUL | July 16-19, 2020
A special cigar event will be held in Istanbul from July 16-19, 2020. Further information will follow. Services: – 3 nights/4 day accomodation at Hotel (incl. breakfast and tay) – Galadinner at Four Seasons Boshporus Hotel – Bosphorus boat trip – All transfers – Turkish Health Insurance Package Price: – 729 EURO per person at…
Gentlemen 1919| Cigarfriendly: Paris, Fr
Gentlemen 1919 has been voted as one of the top 5 cigar lounges on Earth by this very publication, Cigar Journal! The award was bestowed upon Antoine and Maxime at The 2019 InterTabac Trade Show in Dortmund as voted on by the readers. When you take into account everything that this place has to offer, you can easily understand the award.
Bertie Cigars Hong Kong Celebrates the Lunar New Year
Bertie Cigars in Hong Kong recently celebrated 2020 and the Lunar New Year with an event featuring fantastic cigars, drinks, food, and great camaraderie.
“It was a fun event, in line with Bertie’s usual style of fantastic cigars, delicious drinks, beautiful food, lots of laughs, old and new friendships, and a lucky draw,” said Eric Piras, founder of Bertie Cigars.
Guests enjoyed a range of cigars including Ashton VSG Robusto, Joya Black Robusto, Flor de Selva ‘Year of the Pig’ Toro, and Partagas Serie D No. 4, with numerous bottles of Joseph Drouhin Chablis, Billecart Salmon Champagne, Château Siaurac, and Antica Fratta.
In his welcome speech, Piras thanked guests for their support since opening in early 2019. “Feel free and at home in Bertie, your second office! In 2020 we will continue to host tasting events, Cigraal Academy masterclasses and lively Latino nights. The team and I wish you a Kung Hei Fat Choy and Happy New Year 2020.”
In March, Bertie Cigars celebrates its first anniversary and will be announcing their celebration very soon. “We will celebrate our 1st year anniversary and I am looking forward to have you all for a BIG party,” said Piras.
www.bertiecigars.com
Event photos: https://cigraal.smugmug.com/Bertie-New-Year-VIP-event/
Grand Opening of the first Habanos Specialist Store in Hanoi
On 8 January, the first Habanos Specialist store in Hanoi, Vietnam was officially opened. Ms. Lianys Torres Rivera, Cuban Ambassador in Vietnam, Do Thang Hai, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Dag Holmboe, Pacific Cigar Company CEO, and business and media VIPs attended the opening event and had the opportunity to experience the art of pairing premium whisky and Cuban cigars.
Daniel Marshall Takes Home Lifetime Achievement Award in London
Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted the seventh annual star-studded Cigar Smoker of The Year Awards Dinner celebrating the world’s finest cigars, producers, writers, terraces and icons. Thirty-seven year cigar veteran Daniel Marshall received the “Lifetime Achievement Award.”
2019 International Cigar Expo was held in China
The first International Cigar Expo (ICE) hosted by China Tobacco was held in Shenzhen, China from November 21st to 22nd.
Cigar Box Factory Estelí Moves To A Larger Facility
Cigar Box Factory Estelí (CBFe) celebrates the opening of their new, larger and modern factory.
Vrijdag Premium Printing Names New International Account Manager
Vrijdag Premium Printing is expanding its sales team with a new hire: Stephan Qarimi joins the team as International Account Manager.
New Trinidad Esmeralda in Switzerland
New Trinidad Esmeralda in Switzerland
XXXII Meeting of Friends of Partagás
For the cigar enthusiast there is no better time to be at Havana than in the Meeting of Friends of Partagás. The event is recognized to gather people from all over the world to enjoy a good cigar in a very relaxing and informal atmosphere.