Javier Blanco Urgoiti

Casa Turrent Origenes Series
September 23, 2018

New Casa Turrent Orígenes Series Introduced

Orígenes is the name of a new cigar series introduced by Turrent at the Intertabac trade show. The line sports tobacco cured with a new technique developed by Alejandro Turrent.
Hendrik Kelner Junior Smoking Jacket Henkie
September 22, 2018

Kelner Boutique Factory Bringing Smoking Jacket to Europe

Hendrik Kelner Junior’s Smoking Jacket brand and special edition Henkie are being introduced to Europe at this week’s InterTabac trade show.
June 29, 2017

Habanos Perfect Twist Contest

Argentinean bartender Tupac Kirby wins the final of the Habanos Perfect Twist Contest with a cocktail using a Cuban-rum base and a Partagás Serie D No. 4.
Portrait of León Herbert
June 12, 2017

La Aurora – The History of Five Generations in the Tobacco Industry

When it comes to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic, it’s more than just about cigar production: it is the living history of the country, the core of one of the most important business groups of the Dominican economy, and thus also a family history.
March 13, 2017

Inside the Cigar Jar Factory Talavera de la Reina in Toledo

At the Talavera de la Reina in Toledo, Spain, cigar jars are made by hand. The master potter Francisco Agudo gives an insight into the factory, where the jars for the new Vintage Collection from Habanos are produced.
March 02, 2017

Raquel Quesada: A Strong Woman in the Cigar Industry

After a family tragedy, Raquel took over tobacco purchasing and blending duties with clear goals: to look to the future while learning and working side-by- side with her father, Manuel Quesada. In addition, she worked to strengthen herself against the sexist prejudices that persist to

Lovers of the Leaf

By pressing the “I AM OF LEGAL AGE” button, I agree that I am of legal age for smoking and drinking in my country.