We combed through our blind tastings from the year 2015 again to find out which cigars received particularly good evaluations during the course of the year but are offered for a much lower price compared to others of the same rating.
Oettinger Davidoff AG acquires majority interest in Asia Distributor Bluebell
Following the acquisition of a 25% interest in its Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd a year ago, Oettinger Davidoff AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, announced today the acquisition of a majority interest effective January 1, 2016.
Macanudo Announced Logo Redesign for the US Market
General Cigar announced that the company modernized the design of its iconic Macanudo logo for the U.S. market. Beginning on January 15, 2016, Macanudo Café, Macanudo Maduro, Macanudo Crü Royale and Macanudo 1968 and will feature the brand’s new look.
Famous Smoke Shop Announces New Addition to Vudu Brand
Famous Smoke Shop announced the release of the third line in their exclusive Vudu cigar brand. Like Vudu Dark and Vudu Sacrifice, the other lines of the brand, Vudu Priest cigars have been blended and produced by J. Fuego in Honduras.
Limited Davidoff Winston Churchill Size About to be Launched
Davidoff announced ‘The Raconteur’, a new 6x56 Gran Toro as Limited Edition. The cigars will feature a second ring with different Sir Winston’s quotes. 6,000 wooden boxes, each containing ten cigars with a different quote, have been produced.
Dominican Republic – Dream Destination for Cigar Smokers
Learn all you can about cigars while drinking piña coladas at pristine beaches and playing golf at a luxury resorts. For a cigar smoker, the Dominican Republic is definitely a dream destination.
Casa de Montecristo Set to Open in Brickell, Miami in Early 2016
Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar announced the opening of a new venue in Miami’s Downtown Brickell area in early 2016. The company is partnering with Altadis USA to open up a new 4,700 square foot location at the Millecento tower.
Miami Cigar & Co. Adds Nate McIntyre to their US Sales Team
Miami Cigar & Company, producer of the Nestor Miranda Brand and importer of La Aurora cigars to the US, announced the addition of Nate McIntyre to their sales team yesterday.
What is Cigar Glue and What Makes it Essential for Cigar Manufacturing?
Cigar Glue is essential to the manufacturing of cigars and yet seldomly regarded: Many cigar lovers see it for the first time when watching cigar rollers at work.
Davidoff Announced Introduction of Nicaragua Box Pressed
Davidoff Cigars has announced its new Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed to arrive in late March 2016. The two new box pressed sizes (Robusto 5 x 48 and Toro 6 x 52) are part of the company's Nicaragua line and will be the first box pressed cigars from Davidoff.
What is Necessary to Become a Cigar Sommelier?
Some fellow aficionados have asked us what someone needs to do to become an expert in cigar tasting. Typically this role is referred to as cigar sommelier (or Catador). In this article we’ll attempt to explore the recommended preparations on the path to becoming a cigar sommelier.
Koval Whiskey: Austrian Distillery Tradition in Chicago
Robert Birnecker dreamed of taking Austria's time-honored distillery tradition to the United States. His Koval brand has achieved that dream – though not with Old World-style fruit brandies, but by producing distinctly New World whiskeys. Two years after the company’s founding, his creations already won several awards.
