On August 8th, 2024, the first ever Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) qualifying event was held in Canada at The Smokin’ Cigar in Toronto, Ontario.
The UK CSWC Reached New Heights
With a series of seven pre-qualifier events and time chase contests, the UK has firmly established itself as one of the most vibrant countries on the CSWC circuit.
Portoreal Reclaims CSWC Title in the DR
As the only major cigar producing country on the Cigar Smoking World Championship circuit, the Dominican qualifier feels a bit special.
Emch Third Time US CSWC Champion
As almost eerily predicted by yours truly, the US qualifier of the Cigar Smoking World Championship did actually see the return of an old stager, when the Leaf & Bean in Pittsburgh opened up its doors for the competition.
Damien Meullemiestre First CSWC Champion in La Réunion
800 kilometers (almost 50 miles) east of Madagascar, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the most remote qualifier on the Cigar Smoking World Championship circuit took place this year.
First Ever CSWC in Cyprus
Despite being one of the most cigar-friendly countries in Europe, Cyprus has never had its own Cigar Smoking World Championship qualification round, until now.
Rookie Romain Pratel Wins CSWC France
A castle outside of Nice.
Marian Nedelea Italian CSWC Champion
At the Cigar Smoking World Championship’s grand final in Split last year, Marian Nedelea from Cigar Club Pescara became the first Italian to smoke for more than two hours when he finished ninth at the highly respectable time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 15 seconds.
CSWC Spain Crowns a New Champion
The Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier in Spain last year was a close call, not just between two smokers, but three.
Hauke Walter Wins CSWC Germany
It’s no secret all slow smoking eyes are on the defending world champion Hauke Walter from Germany this year.
First CSWC in Canada Confirmed
The Canadian national qualifier for the Cigar Smoking World Championship is finally confirmed.
Oleg Pedan Back with a Vengeance at CSWC Belarus
Is it possible that the 2024 slow smoking is the season of big comebacks?
