George Manzella

July 29, 2022

Gurkha Solidifies its Future

Jim Colucci has been working tirelessly to refresh the Gurkha Cigars brand since he took over as president and CEO of the company back in January, 2019.
July 20, 2022

Villiger returned to the PCA

After a three-year hiatus, Villiger decided to return to the PCA trade show, but with a new focus.
July 13, 2021

A beautiful start for Nova Cigar

Nova Cigar is a new cigar company that made its debut in July at the Premium Cigar Association’s annual industry trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cigar Factory Outlet
March 02, 2020

Cigar Factory Outlet – The Shapiros | Cigar Friendly: Norwalk, CT

The Shapiro family has been in the cigar business for nearly 100 years.
Sofia Cigar Lounge
February 26, 2020

STEAKS, COCKTAILS & CIGARS | NEW JERSEY, CIGAR FRIENDLY

Sofia, situated just outside New York City in the heart of Englewood, New Jersey, is an upscale, farm-to-table Italian steakhouse that elevates the cigar experience to a new level.
DAVE ARLINGHAUS
January 08, 2020

LIFE INSURANCE FOR CIGAR SMOKERS

Smokers who qualify for life insurance usually pay higher premiums than nonsmokers. However, life insurance broker and founder of Cigar- lifeguy.com, Dave Arlinghaus, has uncovered classified information that life insurance companies aren’t telling cigar smokers.
A. FUENTE RELEASES OPUS X COMMEMORATIVE LIGHTER
December 16, 2019

A. FUENTE RELEASES OPUS X COMMEMORATIVE LIGHTER

In a collaboration with the producer of luxury items S.T. Dupont, A. Fuente & Co. has released the first of several limited collec- tions to celebrate next year’s 25th anniversary of its famous Opus X brand.
The Shapiros
August 19, 2019

The Shapiros & the “Good Smoke” | Cigar Friendly: Norwalk, CT

The Shapiro family has been in the cigar business for nearly 100 years. In 1922, Morris Shapiro and his brother, Isador, opened a candy store and smoke shop in New York City called Shapiro’s Smoke Shop. A journey through the decades has transformed the family
José Blanco
March 18, 2019

Cigar Knowledge: What Is Meant By Strength?

Arguably the biggest misconception in the cigar industry is the use or misuse of the term “strength.” Many smokers often describe it as the flavors or lack of flavors that entertain the palate. In actuality, the palate has very little to do with determining the
Fuente Watch
February 18, 2019

Cigar Artist Manny Iriarte On the Design of the Anniversary Fuente Watch

Manny Iriarte is perhaps the most sought-after artist in the cigar industry. His passion runs deep, his designs are meticulous, and his concepts are brilliant. Together with the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Hublot, he designed the Classic Fusion 45 mm Fuente 20th Anniversary Special Edition.

Lovers of the Leaf

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