Reinhold C. Widmayer

April 15, 2014

First new cigar line in 13 years: 1907 by Dunhill

This spring, Dunhill Tobacco of London Ltd. will be launching its first new cigar line in 13 years. The new series, manufactured in the Dominican Republic, will initially comprise four Vitolas.
lighting up a cigar with cedar shavings
April 15, 2014

Lighting up a Cigar: Nothing to it

Let’s be quite clear: lighting a cigar is not an art form. But, still, from time to time even experienced cigar smokers have a hard time lighting them. Reinhold C. Widmayer has seen people light their beloved cigars in the strangest of ways and wants
don quijote de la mancha juan cueto y hermano havana 1913
April 15, 2014

Don Quijote de la Mancha: A Cigar Box on Time Travel

After 100 years and two Atlantic crossings, a box of Cuban cigars, manufactured in the Juan Cueto y Hermano factory, managed to return to its origins in Havana.
gomez la flor dominicana finca la canela
April 15, 2013

La Flor Dominicana holds the only Cigar Patent

Litto Gomez and his wife Ines Lorenzo Gomez made the bold move into the cigar business in 1994 – without any experience. Today La Flor Dominicana is one of the most highly regarded brands.
eric bobby newman roof jc newman factory cuesta rey neon sign
July 15, 2012

J. C. Newman Cigar Co. – America’s Oldest Cigar Family

Now 117 years old, J. C. Newman Cigar Co. is the oldest premium cigar company in the United States that is still owned by the founding family. The brands Cuesta-Rey, Diamond Crown and Brick House are known all over the world.
Hendrik Kelner
July 17, 2010

The Discovery of Yamasá

t has been exactly 20 years since Davidoff moved cigar production to the Dominican Republic. To mark the anniversary, the world’s largest family-owned cigar business is launching a completely new line: Puro d’Oro.
Carlos Diez
March 17, 2010

Carlos Diez takes over the family business

Since Carlos Diez took over the management of the family business, Puros Indios, towards the end of 2007, a great deal has changed, but then again, perhaps not really so much …
Olica Generation
March 15, 2010

A Brand on its Way Around the World: Oliva Cigars

The fourth generation of this tobacco business has set its sights on establishing the family name as a global cigar brand. And so far, it’s been a success. Representatives from over 15 countries attended its first international sales meeting.
Cuvée-Grand-von-Cusano
February 27, 2010

Paul Bugge Specializes in Boutique Cigars

For years, the so-called boutique cigars have been enjoying growing popularity, above all in the USA. In the German-speaking area, the cigar importer Paul Bugge is concentrating on. this niche. At the InterTabac 2007, this wholesaler will present his exclusive portfolio for the first time.
Carlos Fuente Sr. & Jr.
February 27, 2010

The Passion of the Fuente Family

Fuente Fuente OpusX is the most popular cigar brand in the USA, followed in second place by Arturo Fuente. In Australia Fuentes are traded like precious jewellery, while smokehops in Europe seems to be suffering from chronic shortages. There is no cigar in which more

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