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Two Habanos regional editions were launched last week in Asia, including the very first “exclusivo Japón”.   “A is for Asia, a region of the world that values ​​tradition and refinement, and, as we approach the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse, also symbolizes promising beginnings, renewal, and prosperity.” These were the words with which Thuy Thu Van, General

This is the first time this historic brand has been used for a “Belux” regional edition. The Por Larrañaga Ignacios RE Belgium-Luxembourg 2023 will be available starting next week at La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchises in both countries, announces Laguito 1492, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in the Benelux region. This is a grand robusto (150 mm x

Originally intended for Ireland, Punch Nectares N° 50 RE Ireland is now also available in the prestigious shop in the British capital. Rob Fox, owner of JJ Fox, welcomes attendees to the launch party With the rain pouring down outside, the shop feels like a refuge where, once dry, guests eagerly light up a cigar and greet acquaintances around the

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Importer Hunters & Frankau has declined to comment. A 50% drop in Cuban cigar deliveries since the start of the year. A de facto rationing reported by most UK cigar retailers we contacted over the past few hours, following an article published by Cigar Inspector, a website owned by the Dominique London group, which operates several cigar shops in the

The American manufacturer of Liga Privada and Undercrown is changing distributors in four European countries.   Eurotab is the new distributor of Drew Estate in France. “We are very pleased to take over this highly anticipated brand,” Sandro Stroili, president of Eurotab, told L’Amateur. The first shipment is expected in March or April. Around thirty different references have already been

The group led by Dominique Gyselinck and Frederic Dechamps is recruiting the former Managing Director of Maori Tabacs, distributor of Cuban cigars in Andorra.   Dominique London announces the appointment of Miquel Angel Palacios i Moliner as Group Operations Manager. “This strategic appointment further strengthens the group’s global management structure and supports its continued expansion across key international markets,” Dominique

The regional marketing director of the Asian group has resigned. He will leave PCC at the end of June.   Norio Hattori, regional marketing director for The Pacific Cigar Company (PCC), will be leaving the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in Asia at the end of June, he announced to L’Amateur de Cigare. The French-Japanese executive joined PCC in 2012

The world’s largest factory, hit by US sanctions against Chen Zhi, is operating at 40-45% of its production capacity, according to our sources.   Tabacalera de Garcia (TG), the world’s largest cigar manufacturer located in the Dominican Republic, is currently operating at 40-45% of its capacity and has had to lay off approximately 600 rollers, according to multiple sources. Due

Dominique Gyselinck’s group will open a new shop in the Grand Duchy in the second quarter of 2026. Dominique London announces the upcoming opening of a new boutique in Luxembourg. Including La Casa del Habano Pall Mall in London, which will open on March 25, the Dominique Gyselinck group will then have 33 establishments across seven European countries (Belgium, Switzerland,

The new Cohiba Behike BHK 58 is presented in a commemorative box along with the three other representatives of Habanos S.A.’s most prestigious line. Get your credit card ready!   The first Cohiba Behike BHK 58 cigars will be available from February 3rd at La Casa del Habano franchises in Switzerland, announces Intertabak AG, the distributor of Cuban cigars in

The principality will host its first regional edition “in the coming weeks”.   For the first time since the program’s inception at Habanos S.A., the small principality of Monaco will receive a regional edition. The Ramon Allones Casino RE Monaco 2025 will be launched “in the coming weeks,” announced Philippe Gatti, Director of the Régie monégasque des Tabacs (the local

The cigar celebrates 50 years of the “French” brand. It is available in commemorative boxes of 5 units.   Announced at the 24th Festival del Habano, the Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay (153 mm x 53, sobresalientes) is now available in France, according to Coprova, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars. This cigar celebrates the 50th anniversary of the brand, created

The Dominican brand of Marcel Knobel and Henderson Ventura will be marketed by Volutes et Vitoles, a new distribution company active in France.   ADventura Cigars is coming to France. The brand, founded by Marcel Knobel and Henderson Ventura, will be distributed by the company Volutes et Vitoles (V&V), headed by Thibaut de Lencquesaing. ” France has a deep appreciation

For the first time in 8 years, Habanos has created a Regional Edition cigar for the Canadian market. After the 2020 pandemic hit, and combined with the plain packaging laws that took effect in Canada, the idea of a Canadian regional slipped the minds of most. However, to the pleasant surprise of cigar lovers in Canada, Havana House, the Canadian

The price increase “due to increase of global inflation and increasing costs from the suppliers” will take effect on February 1st. The Canadian Habanos distributor Havana House, has sent its retailers the annual notice advising them of a price increase on Cuban cigars.  The notice states that the increases “are due to increase of global inflation and increasing costs from their

The prices published in the Official Journal show an average increase of approximately 5%.   The retail prices of Cuban cigars in France will increase by approximately 5% starting February 1, 2026, according to the price list published on January 13 by French Customs. The Partagas D4, one of the best-selling cigars in France and worldwide, will thus increase from

The Cambodian businessman of Chinese origin has been indicted by US authorities for massive cyber fraud.   Chen Zhi, a shareholder of Habanos SA, who was being prosecuted by US authorities for massive cyber fraud, has been arrested in Cambodia and deported to China. Cambodian authorities “arrested three Chinese nationals, Chen Zhi, Xu Ji Liang, and Shao Ji Hui, and