We combed through our blind tastings from the year 2016 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.
Should One Air a Humidor on a Regular Basis?
Almost every book on cigars and even the instructions for use of a humidor include the recommendation to air the humidor on a regular basis. If I might be permitted to say so, that is complete nonsense.
Sabor Havana to Host Florida’s Premier Annual Cigar Event, “Smoke This”
Sabor Havana Cigars is ready to host their 16th annual end of year event, which brings together cigar aficionados, industry notables, and influencers. The festivities will take place under an oversized tent, featuring cigars from the top brands in the industry.
Sandy Cobas’ El Titan de Bronze Factory in Little Havana, Miami
The Little Havana area in Miami, Florida was once full of cigar factories, like My Father, Perdomo and Padrón. When they moved their production to Central America, El Titan stayed put. Today Cobas has ten rollers in what is one of very few factories left on the street.
The Cigar Trophy Awards 2016
From the thousands of nominations of outstanding cigars, accessories and lounges that were sent to us this year, our readers selected the best via online voting.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Brand
Cigar Journal's readers voted on the best brands and lines from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua and the United States.
Winners of the 2016 Cigar Trophy Awards Announced
In June 2016, registered users were able to cast their votes on www.cigartrophy.com for the best cigars, cigar brands, lounges and accessories. More users than ever before took the opportunity to vote for the only awards in the cigar industry decided by the public. The results are now official: On Friday, September 16, the Cigar...
Here is Why Cigars and Champagne go Well Together
Some cigar lovers may want to avoid hard spirits, but they still might indulge the pleasure of a little bit of alcohol. For them, champagne and cigars can represent a perfect pairing option.
The Big Finale: Cigar Trophy 2016 Voting Until June 30
The nominees for the Cigar Trophy 2016 are determined. Over the past four weeks, our readers have been diligently nominating. Now it’s about the big finale.
Beer Meets Cigars at the Family Cigar Shop Miami
A new beer and cigar lounge will open its doors on 72nd Street in the Brownsville area in Miami in June of this year. The owner, Carlos Padrón, aims to combine two similar passions.
Festival Calendar: The Best Cigar Festivals in the USA in 2016
2016 looks to be an incredible year for cigar smokers. There will be more events across the United States this year compared to past years, and some long time favorites have had to switch venues because of expanded itineraries and ballooning attendance.
Looking Back: Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars of 2015
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.


