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A cigar for the Superbowl
Every year, La Flor Dominicana releases a limited edition cigar, sold only in the state where the Superbowl is held. This year’s Superbowl will take place on February 3rd...
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The U.S. premium cigar market is in great shape
Despite the threat of tighter regulations from the FDA, the U.S. handmade cigar market is growing rapidly. By Guillaume Renouard The U.S. premium cigar market is doing well. Handmade...
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How does the Grupo de Maestros create a new blend ?
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
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 ?
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
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
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
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
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 !
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
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
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...