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How does the Grupo de Maestros create a new blend ?
Read More›At Tabacalera de Garcia in Dominican Republic, the “Grupo de Maestros” formulates the blends before submitting them to a panel of tasters. How does it work ? Directed by...
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Dunhill, a dying cigar
Read More›Once mystical, the Dunhill brand went from owner to owner, starting in 1990, without regaining its Cuban era’s aura. Its last owner, British American Tobacco, has decided to cease...
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CIGARS in USA – A new hope ?
Read More›Many cigars producers were hoping for Trump’s victory. The Obama administration has, in their opinion, imposed way too many regulations on their industry. What does the current situation look...
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The first pictures of Habana
Read More›The American Charles D. Fredricks associates in 1863 with the french Auguste Dariès. Together they operate a photography studio in Havana, at No. 108 Calle de La Habana. The...
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New premium cigars under $12
Read More›Confronted with an evolution of users’ demand and budgets, producers are reacting by creating new brands, both affordable and of high quality By Jean-Pascal Grosso « The market itself is...
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Everything you always wanted to know about box-pressed cigars
Read More›Less common than their traditional counterpart, box-pressed cigars are nevertheless much appreciated by some aficionados. Here’s where they come from and how they are shaped. by Guillaume Renouard Four-sided...
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Padrón, the next generation
Read More›José Padron passed away last week, he was 91 years old. Taking up the torch of a big family company: that’s the challenge that awaits Jeffrey Padrón and his...
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Apple vs cigar aficionados !
Read More›Can Apple censor a mobile application dedicated to a product authorized for sale? By Laurent Mimouni The boss of the largest American cigar magazine Cigar Aficionado did not appreciate...
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San Pedro de Macoris, a bargain-hunter’s cigar
Read More›Agio, the company that distributes Jonathan Drew brands and produces Balmoral cigars, has just launched an uncommonly low-cost brand. By Camille Sifer So, what is this new...
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A new head office for Davidoff
Read More›On October 25, Davidoff inaugurated his new head office, La Maison Davidoff. After 85 years, the building has been completely rebuilt to give rise to an ultra modern and...
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Do you know all the Habanos concept stores ?
Read More›Since the 1990s, Habanos has developed three “concepts” that can be found in different regions around the world. Do you know what sets them apart? Casa del habano This...
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Farewell Montecristo A
Read More›Launched at the beginning of the 70s, the Montecristo A is being retired from service. We take a quick look back at the 40-year history of an iconic cigar....
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