An auction during the French qualifier for the Cigar Smoking World Champion (CSWC) has raised 6,600 US-Dollars last year in Paris. Yesterday, the cheque was handed over at General Cigar’s factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros.
Flor De Copán New Special Edition
With this special edition, Flor de Copán presents one of the classic vitolas of the brand, Belicoso (ring gauge 54 x 152 mm) specially hand-made with a finest selection of tobacco leaves from Honduras and Nicaragua.
Bespoke Cigars To Be Rebranded as Casdagli Cigars in the USA
Due to a trademark dispute over the word „bespoke“ between Alec Bradley Cigar Corp and Stirling International OÜ, both company owners, Alan Rubin and Jeremy Casdagli, met at last month’s IPCPR in Las Vegas.
Bespoke Cigars Launching Villa Casdagli Humidor Collection
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bespoke Cigars, the company is launching the Villa Casdagli Collection, a production of luxury cigar smoking accessories. The first item of the collection is a line of humidors which will be created in collaboration with Master Cabinet Maker Nils Langhoff.
Cigar Advisor Master Blenders Series: Talking Tobacco With Nick Melillo
Nicholas Melillo, best known to cigar smokers as the founder and CEO of the boutique cigar company Foundation Cigar Co., sat down with Gary Korb from Cigar Advisors to talk about his beginnings in the cigar industry, Connecticut and the passion that drives him.
Altadis USA to Release H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros
Altadis U.S.A. is introducing H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros, an offering from two of the premium cigar industry’s most notable names.
Blue Smoke Cigar | Cigar Friendly: Knoxville, TN
Opening its doors in 2016, Blue Smoke (formerly Smokin’ Joes) has quickly become a go-to location for the eastern Tennessee cigar community and for those passing through on their way to the Rocky Mountains.
Bars & Cigars: Prague
We explored the best spots to enjoy Whisky and cigars in the Prague.
La Vida Buena, an Island Feeling: September 1 and 2
For the second time, the fine cigar event titled “Islas, Puros y Ron – La vida Buena” will take place on the archipelago Isole Tremiti.
Paresh Patel and his Havana House
Arrest Patel fell in love with cigars on a trip to Cuba in 2000. He vowed to make them the focus of his business.
Havana in Central Italy
At the beginning of July, once again the Italian town of Matélica transformed into Cuba’s capital: the Encuentro Amigos de Partagás was held for the thirteenth time and was a bigger success than ever before.
Smokers Abbey: Finding Rest For Your Soul | Cigar Friendly: Nashville, TN
Affectionately known as “The Abbey” to those that frequent it, the venue's staff has managed to create an atmosphere of community. Seeking to provide their clients with whatever their palates crave, Smoker’s Abbey has become a one-stop shop for those that enjoy an easy-going, fun vibe.


