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New premium cigars under $12

23 January 2018

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 dictating this trend, explains José R. Oliva, Oliva Cigars’ CEO. Everybody would like to sell $12, $16 or $20 cigars. It would be more profitable. But the vast majority of American
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Cuervo y Sobrinos & Macanudo Inspirado

22 January 2018

Combining a renowned Swiss watch brand, born in Cuba, with a world-class cigar bestseller could only give birth to an elegant and unique product. Welcome to the Macanudo Inspirado Cuervo y Sobrinos watch with its very symbolic orange colors. But be hurry : it’s a limited edition ! Last November, in Copenhagen, in the cosy lounge of the Cigar Shop
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Should a Sauternes be paired with a cigar ?

16 January 2018

The owner of Rayne Vigneau, one of the biggest names in Sauternes production, says Yes ! By Thierry Dussard Derek Smith smokes one cigar a day, after dinner, whether it’s a Ramon Allones or a H. Upmann, his favorites. Being also the number one French foie gras online retailer, with Traditions du Périgord, he notes that « Sauternes wine doesn’t only pair
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K2 Palace’s Winston Klub

4 January 2018

A beautiful cellar-showcase, a selection of rare eaux-de-vie offered to the aficionados and, above all, a breathtaking view of the summits of Courchevel. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 35 m2 Seats: 12 Cover charge : Free entrance Cigars : El Septimo Black (86 euros), Montecristo N° 2 (28 euros), Cohiba Robusto (34 euros), Partagas D4 (25 euros), Davidoff 100 (17 euros)… Drinks :
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The Club Viñales at the Royal Monceau

1 January 2018

In an intimate atmosphere and upscale, this club for privileged cultivates a discreet luxury while offering cigars and spirits to the test of the most epicurean requirements. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 65 m2 Seats : 15 Cover charge : 190 euros/day (according to availability, including a drink and access offered to a guest), 3,000 euros for 3 months, 5,500
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The Peninsula’s Lounge Kleber

29 December 2017

One day, one palace ! By Jean Pascal Grosso Area : 30 m2 Seats : 10 Cover charge : 150 euros minimum. Cigars : Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure N° 2 (36 euros), Ramon Allones Gigantes (39 euros), Cohiba Behike 56 (96 euros), Arturo Fuentes Opus X (55 euros), Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro (21 euros)… Drinks : Johnnie Walker Blue Label (60 euros), Maker’s Mark
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The smocking room of the Cheval Blanc

26 December 2017

One day, one palace! Of the twenty-four French palaces listed in 2017, only six have a smoking room. Between privacy, luxury and exclusivity, we have chosen to present one a day for the holidays …. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 25 m2 Seats : 8 à10 Cover charge  : Only for the Hotel and Bar customers Drinks : Long Island Ice
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Everything you always wanted to know about box-pressed cigars

19 December 2017

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 cigars may not be as well known as their cylindrical counterparts, yet they are the favorite of many aficionados. According to advocates, the squared shape of box-pressed cigars beautifully enhances and
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L’Amateur de Cigare N°122

18 December 2017

L’Amateur de Cigare N°122 January/February 2018
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Padrón, the next generation

11 December 2017

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 sister Jessica. Social networks are their weapon of choice. Here is an interview of Jeffrey published in 2013 in the International Amateur de Cigare… By Armelle Vincent Jeffrey and Jessica Padrón,
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Christmas Bar !

7 December 2017

Here is the champagne that we have selected this year for Christmas ! By Phillippe Hupp Champagne Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2006, 12,5°, 75 cl It is one of the few great champagne houses to have retained its independence. It still belongs to the same family – and in its cellars of Epernay, thirty meters underground, one persists to
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Le Grand Pressé, the new tasty “box-pressed” cigar

30 November 2017

The label Flor de Selva has just launched a “box pressed” gros robusto. A tasty experience! Less common than cylindrical formats, box-pressed cigars are nevertheless much appreciated by some aficionados. Here’s where they come from and how they are shaped. Not everyone agrees on the origins of box-pressed cigars. Despite that, Cuba is central to the stories, as it is
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Apple vs cigar aficionados !

20 November 2017

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 that Apple removed from its platform the application “Where to smoke? In which the newspaper had for the last two years listed more than 2,600 addresses of cigar shops, smokehouses and
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San Pedro de Macoris, a bargain-hunter’s cigar

17 November 2017

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 and surprisingly inexpensive brand, you ask? Meet San Pedro de Macoris, named after its hometown, located some hundred kilometers from the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo. This town is already Agio’s
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Bottle of the month: For fans of margaritas…

10 November 2017

By Philippe Hupp Tequila Milagro, 40°, 70 cl Danny Schneeweiss and Moy Guindi were still students – aged just 23 – when they started producing tequila. The Mexican spirit is particularly popular on American campuses. 20 years later, their intelligently marketed creations have accumulated a host of awards. They only use blue agave from the state of Jalisco. The pinãs
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Accessory of the month: Colibri’s Falcon lighter

7 November 2017

Available at reasonable prices, Colibri lighters are also well-known by aficionados for their quality… and the Falcon is well ahead of the pack! Characteristics Finish: Rubber Price: Approx. €35 Ease of use: 8/10 Flame adjustment: 5/10 Flame precision: 8/10 Esthetics: 8.5/10 Size: 7,5/10 Comments: Excellent ergonomics with a cleverly designed fuel gauge. The angled flame is very practical and enables
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L’Amateur de Cigare N°121 – Le Havanoscope 2018

30 October 2017

L’Amateur de Cigare N°121 – Le Havanoscope 2018 nov/dec 2017  Rupture de stock
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A new head office for Davidoff

27 October 2017

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 bright workplace. A large smoking room and a walking humidor can host the 160 employees.. Lucky them ! Maison Davidoff, Nauenstrasse 73 Basel, Switzerland
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