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Cuban Cigars in China: It All Began with Ziqui
Read More›The son of Mao’s official interpreter, Wang Zheng introduced the Chinese to Cuban puros. A cigar lover with a remarkable story. Domitille Piron, correspondent in Cuba “I...
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When cigars became cool
Read More›He may not be the most high-profile Dominican producer, but Jochy Blanco, who runs Tabacalera Palma, is certainly one of the most well-respected. By Daniela Cruz Gil, our...
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Former Habanos SA co-president Jorge Maique recruited in the Dominican Republic
Read More›Jorge Luís Fernández Maique will become director of Ernesto Pérez-Carrillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza. As we announced in L’ADC n°148 (currently available in French newsstands and on our online store),...
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Black Cigars Matter
Read More›Did you know that African Americans are the second largest consumers of cigars in the USA? The legacy of segregation, however, appears to live on even in smoking lounges,...
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Juan Lopez Seleccion Especial: world launch party canceled in Brussels
Read More›“The event can no longer be organized” due to new anti-Covid measures taken by the Belgian government. Cubacigar, exclusive importer of Cuban cigars in the Benelux, announces the cancellation...
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BREAKING Habanos SA cancels the 2022 Cuban cigar festival
Read More›The official announcement should be made in the next few days. According to our sources in Cuba, Habanos S.A. has just decided to cancel the Festival del Habano which...
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Festival 2022: Habanos SA is waiting for a political greenlight
Read More›The date is set and preparations continue. But the organizers are waiting for the green light from the Cuban government. Preparations for the 23rd Festival del Habano are well...
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The Brotherhood of the Cigar
Read More›New Jersey cigar brand Hiram & Solomon was founded by two Freemasons. Its products feature the symbols of Freemasonry and proceeds from sales go to Lodge charities. Guillaume Renouard,...
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China: 1 billion cigar lovers?
Read More›In 2020, China became the world’s biggest market for Cuban cigars, with a spectacular 15% rise in sales on the mainland. In this report, we take a look at...
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Dominican Republic: Desperately Seeking Tabaqueros
Read More›With the sudden spike in demand since the first months of the pandemic (see ADC English Edition #1), Dominican factories are under intense demand pressure, including as regards labor....
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BREAKING- The 23rd Festival del Habano will take place from February 21 to 25
Read More›According to our sources, the dates of the next Cuban cigar Festival have been decided. The event, canceled in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, will take place from...
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Quebec: Cigars in hostile territory
Read More›A few months ago, the plain packaging was introduced, adding to the already long list of restrictions affecting cigar sales in Canada. But Quebec is the last province in...
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