During the qualification tournaments throughout the year, new world records have set the benchmarks. This weekend, dozens of cigar smokers will compete for the title of World Champion.
Summer Edition 2017 – Plasencia Cigars
As well as numerous news items about new launches, and events all around the globe, our writers offer up a concentrated charge of firsthand impressions from the cigar world, and in-depth information also in this issue. We visited the cigar scene in Hong Kong for you and put together a list of cigar hotspots. We...
La Vida Buena: Islas, Puros y Ron
From September 9-10, Habanos take over the small Italian archipelago of Isole Tremiti.
Benji Menendez Event Series Planned for 2018
In Spring, 2018, Benji Menendez will appear in a special event series for Partagas. The industry legend had retired from his position as General Cigar’s vice president of premium cigars in 2014.
Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Estelí Cuadrado for JR Cigars
Drew Estate announced the exclusive release of the Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Estelí blends in a box press Cuadrado format for JRCigars and Casa de Montecristo.
U.S. Expansion Continues for Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounges
Casa de Montecristo has acquired Boca Raton-based Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, making it the 17th brick and mortar cigar lounge for the business. In addition, a naming rights agreement was made with Arizona-based Churchill’s Fine Cigars.
Breaking News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Under New Management
Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard leaves Oettinger Davidoff AG. Beat Hauenstein, the former COO, was appointed as new CEO of the Swiss family-owned company, effective immediately.
Trinidad Rises to New Heights
It started life in secret 48 years ago at Cohiba’s El Laguito factory. The new cigar is called Edición Limitada 2016.
Three-Day Cigar Festival on Ischia
“Primera Emoción” takes place on the Italian island from September 15-17, 2017.
Cigaragua – A special Cigar Shop
The dutch cigar specialist, Sasja van Horssen, launched a revolutionary store. It is the world's first Nicuraguan-only cigar shop.
Alec Bradley Ships TAA Exclusive Black Market Illicit
Alec Bradley Cigars have started shipping their 2017 TAA Exclusive cigar, Black Market Illicit. This iteration of the Black Market line is described as Black Market ‘on steroids.’
Drew Estate Partners With STG for Canadian Distribution
Drew Estate announces that it has appointed STG Canada as its exclusive distribution partner for both domestic and Duty-Free premium cigar markets in Canada.
