CSWC in Borneo.
Meet the Makers Scotland Raises Over US$ 30,000 for Charity
On Saturday, 26 July, Carlowrie Castle opened its gates to a rare celebration of two of the world’s most storied pleasures: cigars and Scotch whisky.
VegaFina Relaunching 1998 and Classic Lines in the U.S.
VegaFina is announcing a major relaunch in the U.S. market this August. The company's refresh focuses on its flagship lines—VegaFina Classic and VegaFina 1998.
CTIHK and Sichuan Tobacco Sign Global Deal for Great Wall Cigars
On July 23, 2025, China Tobacco International (HK) Co., Ltd. and China Tobacco Sichuan Industrial Co., Ltd. formalized an exclusive global distribution agreement for Great Wall Cigars, excluding the Chinese mainland market, at the Great Wall Cigar Factory in Shifang, Sichuan.
J.C. Newman Celebrates the 36th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
In Canton, Ohio, J.C. Newman Cigar Company celebrated the opening of its 36th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at OSI Tobacco before the NFL kicked off its 2025 season with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cigar enthusiasts from across Ohio gathered for an evening of featuring Diamond Crown luxury cigars and football.
Dominique London and Tang Tobacco Announce Strategic Partnership
Dominique London, Europe’s largest premium cigar and spirits retailer, has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Tang Tobacco Limited, the shareholder of The Pacific Cigar Company Limited, the distributor for Habanos in Asia Pacific.
Casa Carrillo Announces Encore Black Bulwarks
Casa Carrillo Cigars announces the release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, shipping to select retailers this week.
Raíces Enters the Swiss Market
Raíces Cubanas has partnered with The Royal Cigar Company AG, who will distribute the Raíces brand throughout Switzerland.
World’s Best Cigar Club?
Nick Hammond visits a new cigar club in magnificent Monte Carlo.
Cao Unveils Stokk, a Limited-Edition Cigar That Changes Midway
CAO announces the release of Stokk, the latest addition to its Arcana series and the brand’s most experimental blend to date.
Great Wall Cigar Unveils Two New Products
On June 30th 2025, China’s Great Wall Cigars hosted a "Cigar Industry Networking and New Product Tasting Event" at their flagship store and lounge in Hong Kong. The event, co-hosted by Sichuan China Tobacco Industrial Co., Ltd. and China Tobacco International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., brought together cigar distributors, media, and cigar passionados from Hong Kong and Macau to discuss market trends and participate in the release of two new Great Wall cigars: the Great Wall (Spectacular No. 3 Extra Finos) and the Great Wall (Year of the Horse Zodiac Limited Edition).
Tobacco Patron Heinrich Villiger Passed Away at the Age of 95
Heinrich Villiger passed away peacefully on 25 July 2025 at the age of 95.
