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Born in 1930, Heinrich Villiger took over the reins of the company created by his grandfather in 1888, making it one of the major players in tobacco and handmade cigars in the world.   Heinrich Villiger, heir to one of the largest tobacco empires, died on July 25th at the age of 95, the group announced in a press release.

Cohiba, H. Upmann and Trinidad will be the three brands in the spotlight.   The 26th Festival del Habano will take place from February 23rd to 27th, 2026. The announcement was not made directly by Habanos S.A. but by Intertabak AG, its distributor in Switzerland. Marketing managers from Habanos’ various local distributors met in early July in Havana for the

If you travel to Italy this summer, you will probably come across this regional edition sold only in the peninsula.   The Diplomaticos Legendario RE Italy 2023 went on sale on July 1, 2025. This is the new regional edition reserved for the Italian market. This time, Diadema s.p.a., Habanos exclusive distributor in Italy, has chosen the Julieta No. 2

The prices are high, but these 4 cigars have been long awaited by Canadian enthusiasts. Having scored high points in the last Havanascope, the Línea Maestra series of 3 cigars finally hit the Canadian shops. Unfortunately for Canadians, the cigars come with the high price tag, but without the beautiful blue boxes that the Linea Maestra line are normally housed

Smoking is now banned on beaches, in public parks, and at bus stops. Violators face a fine of €135.   Two days ahead of the date announced by the French Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, Decree 2025-582 banning smoking on beaches and in public gardens came into effect this Sunday, June 29. The text stipulates that smoking is prohibited: – on

Habanos S.A. unveiled the Punch Néctares No. 50 — the first-ever Habanos Regional Edition dedicated exclusively to Ireland.   Sir Hassan El Tamimi, our special correspondent in Dublin (Ireland)   The Punch Néctares No 50 official launch took place on Sunday, June 22, at a celebratory event held at House Dublin, co-hosted by Hunters & Frankau and Ampersand, Ireland’s official

The Frenchman was notably Vice President at Oettinger Davidoff after starting his career at Seita/Altadis/Imperial Tobacco. Luc Hyvernat has been appointed Deputy General Manager of Maya Selva Cigars, the company announced in a press release. “An Epicurean at heart and a strategist in action, Luc Hyvernat joins the Franco-Honduran manufacturer to write a new chapter in the adventure,” reads the

This new vitola from the Le Hoyo series will join the brand’s regular portfolio.   Announced at the 25th Festival del Habano last February, the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Luís is the first new 2025 cigar to have its launching date made public. The launch party will take place on November 12th in Saarbrücken, Germany, announced Fifth

The co-founder of the accessories company was in charge of international sales development. He will leave his position on June 30th. “We are writing to inform you that Pablo Rodet, co-founder of Les Fines Lames and current CEO in charge of international sales development, will be stepping down from his role after seven years. His contract will end on June

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While visiting the Vuelta Abajo, the president of Tabacuba unveils the official production targets for 2025: 80 million rolled cigars, 70 million of which will be exported.   “We need to produce more than 80 million cigars in the factories. And deliver more than 70 million for export,” declared Marino Murillo, president of Tabacuba, during a visit to the province

The Sancho Panza Rocinante ER Russia has been available for a few weeks. The new regional edition reserved for Russia, the Sancho Panza Rocinante, has been available in stores across the country for a few weeks, announced the Habanos exclusive distributor Top Cigars. This cigar is 170 mm long and has a 40 ring gauge, a shape commonly known as

This government decision unifies regulations nationwide. Violators will be liable to a fine of 135 euros. “Beaches, public parks and gardens, school surroundings, bus shelters, and sports facilities will be smoke-free throughout France” starting July 1st, announced Catherine Vautrin, Minister of Health, in an interview with the daily newspaper Ouest-France to be published this Friday, May 30th. “Where there are

An anti-Sandinista news website in exile claims that JDN is facing a hefty fine of €15 million, which could lead to the company being nationalized.   “Recent reports regarding the status of Joya de Nicaragua are based on outdated and inaccurate information,” the Nicaraguan manufacturer wrote in a statement posted Tuesday, May 20, on its social media channels. “We wish

The Monte Carlo Cigar Club is a collaboration between Dominique London and Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. It was officially opened on Monday, May 19. As the Principality bustles with preparations for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will be held later this week, the Monte Carlo Cigar Club (MCCC) was officially inaugurated on Monday, May 19. Located

Acquired in 2022 by STG, Room 101, a brand created by Matt Booth, was practically only available in the United States. With the presence of Matt Booth himself for each and every event, Room 101 is being launched in Europe. The first launching event took place on May 15 in Paris in a cooperative garage of Boulogne-Billancourt. A series of

Sandro Stroili’s Eurotab distribution company announces that pre-orders will open in two days for delivery in French cigar shops in June. Eurotab confirms the arrival of several products in its catalog and even states in a newsletter sent to its customers on Monday, May 5th: “We are proud to announce that we are the official distributors of a legendary brand:

This acquisition will allow the accessories company “to pursue its international expansion and benefit from synergies with VCF.” After an initial investment announced at the PCA trade show in July 2023, Fred Vandermarliere’s VCF group recently acquired all of the shares of Les Fines Lames that still belonged to the two founders, Pierre Jourdan and Pablo Rodet. Since 2023, VCF