News
Habanos Launches Innovative Vintage Program with Trinidad 55th Anniversary Humidor
A stunning display of luxury, the Trinidad 55th Anniversary humidor made its debut at this year’s Habanos Festival, captivating attendees with its allure. Housing 55 meticulously aged Trinidad Fundadores, this humidor signifies more than just a...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Godet Folle Blanche Epicure XO Cognac
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
Altadis USA’s Kentucky Derby Press Release
Altadis U.S.A., makers of the finest premium cigars, are proud to announce the launch of Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®,’ a limited-edition premium cigar that pays tribute to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the most […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Zuidam Jonge Jenever
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Interviews
The Business of Cigars: An Interview with Rodrigo and Nestor
Recently, I had the honor of sitting together with Rodrigo Crespo and Nestor Valera. These two gentlemen are responsible for overseeing the distribution of Habanos cigars in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. We met at a very nice cigar shop [...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
Cavalier Genève Cigars Releases “The Green Jacket”: New Annual Project for the Vault Honoring the Masters
Cavalier Genève Cigars has created an exclusive limited run blend for the team at The Vault, an Idaho cigar retailer with several locations. The project is called “The Green Jacket” in reference to the Masters golf event taking place this [&hel...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Y Bét Rose Double Beet Premium Welsh Vodka
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Foragers Black Label
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
Davidoff Introduces the Monolith Humidor: Crafted from Nature, Crafted for Aficionados
Davidoff Cigars is proud to present its new Monolith Humidor, which is the brand’s first humidor carved from a single piece of stone. Made of Moca Cream limestone, the Monolith offers a safe and odourless home for up to 120 […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Stalla Dhu Auchroisk 1997
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
‘League of Fat Bastards’ Announce Structural Shake Up
League of Fat Bastards, a new cigar brand which focusses on men’s mental health, has appointed Mr. Rob Manesonas the new President USA and Americas for League of Fat Bastards (LOFB). Rob is a well-known figure in the US Cigar […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigars 101
How to Age Your Cigars: A Detailed Guide to Get You Started
Aging cigars can be an exciting project to start with. But what is the right way to age your beloved cigars? Here at Cigar Inspector, we took the liberty of asking multiple cigar distributors and cigar producers what they think is the best method of ...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Inside La Corona: A Look at the Largest Cuban Cigar Factory
Imagine a place where all your favorite Cuban cigars are crafted by expert rollers, the birthplace of renowned brands like Romeo y Julieta, Montecristo, Cuaba, Diplomáticos, Hoyo de Monterrey, and many more. In this article, I will take you with me ...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
Harmonizing Art and Craftsmanship: AVO Cigars Introduces the AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024
Continuing the legacy of its founder, Avo Uvezian, a renowned Jazz musician and a visionary in cigar craftsmanship, AVO Cigars has once again bridged the worlds of artistic expression and premium tobacco. The AVO Expressions Limited Edition is a trib...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
Hands-On Look at The New Cohiba Wide Short
During our trip to the Habanos Festival this year, we managed to meet up with Jorge Fernández Cabezas to discuss the new Cohiba Wide Short cigar. These are machine made cigars that are produced with the same high quality tobacco found in Cohiba ciga...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED April 2024
News
Habanos Festival 2024 Vlog Series
This year, we attended the Habanos Festival in Havana, Cuba, celebrating the launch of the new Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay and the Trinidad 55th Anniversary Robusto Extra. Both cigars were introduced to celebrate their respective anniversaries,...
PUBLISHED April 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Auchentoshan Three Wood
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
Cigar Articles
Cigar Controversy in Netflix’s The Gentlemen Series
On the 7th of March, a highly anticipated Netflix original mini-series debuted on the famous streaming service, a series that I was looking forward to as it’s made by Guy Ritchie, a director and screenwriter I hold in high regard as I love most of ...
PUBLISHED March 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Bombay Sapphire
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024