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Two new Romeo y Julieta released in Switzerland

17 February 2026

Romeo y Julieta Amantes and Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills Reserva Cosecha 2019 are available from today in the La Casa del Habano franchises of the Swiss Confederation.   Two new Romeo y Julieta cigars are arriving at La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchises in Switzerland. The Romeo y Julieta Amantes, celebrating the brand’s 150th anniversary, is presented in a
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Punch Princesas LE 2025 already available in Andorra

16 February 2026

The limited edition celebrating the brand’s 185th anniversary is available in the principality just two months after its launch.   Just two months after its global launch in Cyprus, the Punch Princesas limited edition 2025 is now available in Andorra. Presented in boxes of 20, this grand robusto (135 mm x 50) celebrates the brand’s 185th anniversary. In the principality,
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Nicaragua: Spectacular fire in a Plasencia Cigars curing barn

16 February 2026

The fire, probably caused by a spark, resulted in no injuries. 1,200 square meters of infrastructure were reduced to ashes.   A fire caused nearly $200,000 in losses on Friday, February 13, when it ravaged a drying warehouse belonging to Tabacos de Oriente de Nicaragua, a subsidiary of the Plasencia Cigars Group, one of the world’s largest cigar tobacco producers.
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Habanos S.A. confirms a “postponement” of the 2026 Festival

14 February 2026

Official confirmation. The Organizing Committee of the Habano Festival announces a “postponement” of the 2026 edition. A new date “will be announced in a timely manner.”   Official confirmation of the information published by L’Amateur earlier today. The 2026 Festival del Habano, initially scheduled for February 23-27, has been postponed “with the aim of preserving the highest standards of quality,
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BREAKING NEWS: The 2026 Habanos Festival postponed to a later date

14 February 2026

The event was scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27 in Cuba. It will be rescheduled, according to multiple sources. The 2026 Habanos Festival will be postponed, according to concordant sources, although Habanos S.A. has not yet made an official announcement. The event was scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27 in Cuba. However, the island
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A regional “Asia” and a regional “Japan”: a double launch at Pacific Cigar

12 February 2026

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
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Por Larrañaga Ignacios, a regional edition available next week in Belgium and Luxembourg

11 February 2026

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
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In London, JJ Fox pulls out his new Irish cigar

11 February 2026

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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L’Amateur de Cigare English edition #26 is online

10 February 2026

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SPECIAL REPORT – Cuban cigars rationed, VegaFina blocked: what’s happening in the UK?

9 February 2026

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
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Eurotab takes over the distribution of Drew Estate in France

6 February 2026

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
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Dominique London: Miquel Angel Palacios i Moliner appointed Group Operations Manager

6 February 2026

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
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Norio Hattori to leave The Pacific Cigar Company

4 February 2026

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
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EXCLUSIVE: Tabacalera de Garcia: 600 rollers out of work after US sanctions

3 February 2026

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
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Dominique London announces a 33rd store in Luxembourg

28 January 2026

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,
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The first BHK 58s will soon be available in Switzerland

22 January 2026

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
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Ramon Allones Casino, the first Habanos regional edition for Monaco

21 January 2026

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
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Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay now available in France

21 January 2026

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
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