With a series of seven pre-qualifier events and time chase contests, the UK has firmly established itself as one of the most vibrant countries on the CSWC circuit. This year’s final was held at the renowned Boisdale restaurant at Canary Wharf in London, a prestigious venue known for hosting the UK Cigar Awards ceremony. But […]
As the only major cigar producing country on the Cigar Smoking World Championship circuit, the Dominican qualifier feels a bit special. After all, this is where many of the cigars we love so much come from. The first ever qualifier was held two years ago and the first one to be crowned Dominican slow smoking […]
As almost eerily predicted by yours truly, the US qualifier of the Cigar Smoking World Championship did actually see the return of an old stager, when the Leaf & Bean in Pittsburgh opened up its doors for the competition. When the national champion from the last two years, Drew Emch, flew in to secure his […]
800 kilometers (almost 50 miles) east of Madagascar, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the most remote qualifier on the Cigar Smoking World Championship circuit took place this year. With a population of just about 900,000, the French island of La Réunion, was also one of the smallest places for the competition to be […]
Despite being one of the most cigar-friendly countries in Europe, Cyprus has never had its own Cigar Smoking World Championship qualification round, until now. This summer Cyprus was one of six new countries on the circuit and the competition was held at the Ligero Cigar Shop and Lounge in Limassol, a haven for cigar aficionados […]
Company founder Aaron Paoletta is turning 40 this year, and has crafted a new blend in celebration. He’s also paying tribute to some of his biggest supporters and the history of his company with several details incorporated into the cigar bands. The post LaVega Cigar Co. Slates LaVega No. 40 for November appeared first on […]
Drew Estate is firing up the cigar world with the announcement of the Herrera Estelí Tienda Exclusiva Inktome’s exclusive 2024 release, only at Maxamar / Small Batch Cigar. This unique edition comes packed in newly designed box packaging, setting a new standard in exclusivity and collector’s appeal. The Herrera Estelí Tienda Exclusiva Inktome, known for […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Chief Rebel and Owner of Rebellion Cigars. The company is a new and upcoming brand that made it’s debut at the 2023 PCA. The brand was conceived back in 2020, just before the world crashed into a pandemic. […]
The new limited edition is made up of an Ecuadorian Connecticut desflorado wrapper covering an Ecuadorian habano binder and filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua. In Japanese culture, paper cranes symbolize hope, love and healing. The post Black Works Studio Paper Crane Corona Gorda Box Press appeared first on halfwheel.
Released for Father’s Day, this is General Cigar Co.’s follow-up to last year’s Dad Bod, which was packaged in a four-pack of cans made to look like beer. This year’s release is packaged in 10-count boxes that are designed to look like a two-cassette VHS release, complete with sleeve. The post Punch Dad’s Home Movies appeared […]