STG Acquires Royal Agio for 1762cr INR
Scandinavian Tobacco Group has completed the acquisition of Royal Agio Cigars for 1762 crore Indian Rupees (about $235 million). Based in The Netherlands, Royal Agio is known for machine-made brands…
Arturo Fuente Cigars Increases Prices in USA
While this news is applicable right now to the USA only, Arturo Fuente has announced that it is increasing prices for 2020. In a joint letter sent to retailers by…
Cigar Box Factory Esteli Moves To Larger Facility
Cigar Box Factory Estelí (CBFe), well known in the cigar market for making high quality cigar packaging and humidors, celebrates the opening of their new, larger, and modern factory. CBFe…
My Father Buys Fonseca From Quesada Family
My Father Cigars has acquired the Fonseca cigar brand from the Quesada family, who have rolled Fonsecas in the Dominican Republic for 45 years. My Father will be shifting production of…
The Luxury Goods You Need To Know: The 5 Best Cigars Of The Year 2019
2020 is just around the corner, but we must celebrate the best of the best that 2019 offers us: as you already know, smoking luxury goods as these is usually related to power,…
CIGAR EDITORIAL: WHEN IS A 90 NOT A 90 – 2 YEARS LATER
In October of 2017 we published an article called “When a 90 is not a 90” which explored how various review entities that utilize the 100 point rating system stacked…
Cigar News: Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Flying Pig Now Available
Drew Estate has announced its Flying Pig size of the Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve blend is now available at which is exclusively offering the vitola. The Pappy Van Winkle Family…
Cigar Review: White Series Elegantes by Cavalier Genève
I've been smoking Cavalier Cigars since 2016/2017, the first time I met Sebastien Decoppet, we clicked. SB knew his cigars and was open to share notes, he introduced me to…
La Aurora 115 Anniversary Limited Edition Belicoso
La Aurora first debuted the 115 Anniversary collection in the fall of 2018 at the annual InterTabac trade show (held in Dortmund, Germany). The cigars were made to celebrate the…
Caldwell and Cigar Dojo Announce Far Eastern Standard
For the first time, Caldwell Cigar Company and Cigar Dojo have collaborated, showcasing a limited-edition blend that draws inspiration from both company’s backgrounds.