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Here’s What Happened at the Launch Party for the BolÃvar Regentes Edición Limitada 2021
Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted the BolÃvar Regentes 2021 launch on Feb 7th, 2024. Joined by experts like Anna Lopez and Sean Croley, we delved into the craft of limited edition cigars....
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Legal Battle Unfolds: Gurkha vs. Davidoff Over ‘Year of the Dragon’ Trademark
In December, Gurkha initiated legal action against Davidoff concerning the Davidoff Limited Edition 2024 Year of the Dragon cigar. Gurkha alleges that Davidoff’s Year of the Dragon cigar infringes upon several trademarks held by Gurkha as the l...
PUBLISHED February 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Bumbu XO 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 February 2024
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From Legal Briefs to Tobacco Leaves: Rocky Patel’s Rise in the Cigar World
Rocky Patel is a well-known name in the cigar industry, and since last year, their reputation received an extra boost because Cigar Aficionado selected their sixty-anniversary cigar as number 2 on their top 25 list with an amazing score of 96/100. So...
PUBLISHED February 2024
Cigar Articles
Why Doesn’t Honduras Have a Cigar Festival?
Back in 1999, Habanos S.A. made a bold move. Right after the cigar boom, when sales dropped like lemmings from a cliff, the distribution and marketing company for Cuban cigars decided to host a festival celebrating Cuban cigars in the […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Davidoff Unveils Zodiac Masterpiece: The Ultimate Collector’s Edition
Davidoff Cigars Launches Exclusive Zodiac Series Collector’s Edition, Limited to 100 Sets Worldwide...
PUBLISHED February 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Ardbeg Corryvreckan
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 February 2024
Cigar Articles
What Kind of Smoker Are You?
What kind of smoker are you? I’m writing this from next to the rooftop swimming pool of my hotel in Bangkok, where me and the wonderful woman I call my wife just went for a swim after our breakfast. It […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Habanos S.A. Rings in the Year of the Dragon with Montecristo Brillantes Cigar Release
For the fifth consecutive year, Habanos S.A. is honouring the Chinese New Year with the launch of a new cigar, following the footsteps of Davidoff and many other brands again. In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, the company […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Intertabac Suisse Hosts Gala for Diplomáticos’ Latest Creation
At a prestigious event hosted by Intertabac Suisse, aficionados from around the globe gathered for the launch of Diplomáticos' new Regional limited edition cigar, "El Emissario." The evening buzzed with anticipation, setting a luxurious stage for th...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Quesada Cigars Marks 50 Years of Excellence with Exclusive 50th Anniversary Cigar Release
Dominican cigar manufacturer Quesada Cigars is joyfully commemorating 50 years in the industry with the release of two limited-edition cigars named Quesada 50th Anniversary. Unveiling at the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic later this mont...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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E.P. Carrillo Cigars Introduces Encore Black: A Culmination of Craftsmanship and Legacy
E.P. Carrillo Cigars is proud to announce the late February launch of the Encore Black. This new addition builds upon the legacy of the Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018. The Encore Black […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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St. Dupont Unveils Dazzling Collections at TPE 2024: Koi Fish, Memento Mori, Fire X, and Fluro Set to Captivate Enthusiasts
During last week’s TPE 2024 trade show, Coles of London, the American distributor for St. Dupont, showcased the expanded S.T. Dupont Koi Fish and Memento Mori Collections as well as the Fire X and the Fluro collection. Koi Fish and […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Rockstar Billy Gibbons Ventures Into The Cigar Industry
Billy Gibbons, the lead vocalist of ZZ Top, is venturing into the cigar industry. During last week’s TPE 2024 trade show in Las Vegas, Billy Gibbons Cigar Company made its debut, with Gibbons personally present. The endeavor encompasses both pr...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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J.C. Newman Celebrates Tampa’s Cigar Heritage: From Gasparilla Parades to Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Unveiling of Cigar Workers Park
JC Newman opened a park, paraded through Tampa while rolling cigars and Eric Newman got a lifetime achievement award. Cigar Float Tampa has two century-old traditions: The first cigars were rolled here in 1886. Beginning in 1904, pirates have inv...
PUBLISHED February 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Jim Beam
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 February 2024
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Journey to La Florinda: Exploring Padrón Cigars’ New High-Altitude Tobacco Farm in EstelÃ, Nicaragua
The van strains against the steep ascent of an EstelÃ, Nicaragua mountain, emitting groans and occasionally slowing to a near halt. Just as it seems the aging vehicle might roll backward; it finally levels out on some even ground. Waiting […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
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Altadis USA Showcases a Diverse Cigar Lineup at TPE24, Featuring Saint Luis Rey, Romeo y Julieta, and the Resurgence of Te Amo
Altadis USA, one of the largest cigar manufacturers of the world, has showcased a bunch of new cigars at the TPE24 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar Three years after the introduction of the Saint Luis Rey […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
Cigar Articles
Best Valentines Day Cigar You Can Buy in 2024
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for couples to celebrate their love and affection for each other. One way to do this is by gifting your partner a nice cigar and the one brand that stands out is Romeo y […]...
PUBLISHED February 2024
Cuban Charm in the USA: Exploring Miami’s Little Havana Neighbourhood
Miami's Little Havana neighbourhood has long been a hub for the Cuban community in the United States. There are about four times more Cubans living in the Miami Dade area than in the second largest city of Cuba Santiago de Cuba, about 1.2 million ver...
PUBLISHED January 2024