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.
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.
Damien Meullemiestre First CSWC Champion in La Réunion
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.
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.