After tobacco leaves are harvested, the green leaves go through the natural process of curado, a desiccation process during which internal chemical changes occur.
Phillips & King Joins Forces with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO)
Phillips & King, distributor of specialty tobacco products and accessories in the United States, has signed an agreement partnering with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) to help their customers address legislative issues affecting the tobacco industry.
Ventura Cigar Co. Re-Releases Archetype Chapter 2 Cigars
Ventura Cigar Company announced that the Archetype Chapter 2 Cigars, Initiation and Axis Mundi, have been restocked, and will now be shipping to premium tobacco retailers nationwide.
Steven Kron Appointed International Sales Director at NyB Cigars
NyB Cigars announced the appointment of Steven Kron as their new International Sales Director. Kron was previously the Head of Dunhill Cigars at British American Tobacco.
Habanos S.A. Appoints New Operational Marketing Director
Corporación Habanos, S.A. announced that Mr. Ernesto González Rodríguez has been appointed as new Operational Marketing Director of Habanos, S.A., under Resolution 143, 2017 of the Minister of Agriculture.
The Most Common Humidor Problems and How to Solve Them
Disappointment when cigars are stored in a humidor is often caused by nonsensical construction of the used product and inadequate use. Here are the most common problems encountered when storing cigars in a humidor and suggestions on how to fix them.
How PDR Founder Abe Flores Started his Career in Cigars
Getting to where he is today has been a crooked path, but somewhere among those twists and turns Abe has also achieved a lot of personal goals.
Davidoff and Ruinart Host VIPs for Art Basel Hong Kong Dinner
Art Basel partners Davidoff and Ruinart held a combined VIP event on the first evening of Art Basel Hong Kong on 21 March.
World Exclusive – first sneak preview of Señor José O. Padrón’s long-awaited autobiography
Cigar Journal reporter first to see a pre-production edition over dinner with son, Jorgé Padrón.
Rob Maneson Appointed CEO of JR Cigar
Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, has appointed Rob Maneson chief executive officer of its JR Cigar unit, effective immediately.
Where to Place the Humidification System in Your Humidor
As a matter of principle, the relative air humidity in the immediate area of the humidification system is always higher than in the rest of the humidor. Consequently the distance between the cigars and the humidifier should be as great as possible.
Cigar Legend Avo Uvezian Dies on March 24, 2017 at the Age of 91
Composer and cigar legend Avo Uvezian peacefully passed away on March 24, 2017, only two days after the celebration of his 91th birthday.
