Tomorrow; The Cigar Authority will name its 2015 Cigar of the Year in conjunction with Two Guys Smoke Shop who has been naming the Cigar of the Year since 1992. Last year, they named BG Meyer Standard Issue the COTY and today we take a look at that cigar one last time before its reign comes to an end. The BG Meyer Standard Issue comes from the newest member of the Board of the […]
Oettinger Davidoff launches the new Cusano Dominican Connecticut cigar range for 2016 – the smart choice for cigar lovers around the globe Basel, February 2016. Cigar lovers around the world are increasingly seeking out great value quality blends and taste experiences. To meet this demand Oettinger Davidoff is launching the new Cusano Dominican Connecticut line of long filler cigars, blended with fine Dominican filler tobaccos and an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. This line is designed for […]
ZINO PLATINUM EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH LONG TIME COLLABORATORS, UR NEW YORK – ANNOUNCES NEW “THE REMAKE” RETAILER EXCLUSIVE SERIES (Pinellas Park, FL – January 29, 2016) ZINO PLATINUM is pleased to announce that it will once again join forces with the famed urban artist collective, UR NEW YORK. Through this new partnership, Brooklyn based artists, Mike Baca aka 2ESAE and Fernando Romero aka SKI will now become the first ever ZINO PLATINUM Brand Ambassadors. Life […]
Davidoff proudly launches its international Tour Gastronomique 2016 Following the huge success achieved over the past years, Oettinger Davidoff is delighted to announce its first ever international Tour Gastronomique in 2016. The Davidoff Tour Gastronmique will visit the Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Spain and will be a vibrant, imaginative celebration of culinary delights accompanied by a very special gourmet cigar. Basel/Altos de Chavón (Dominican Republic), January 2016. “The Davidoff Tour Gastronomique rejoices in […]
Oettinger Davidoff AG acquires majority interest in Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd. Basel/Switzerland, January 14, 2016. Following the acquisition of a 25% interest in its Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd a year ago, Oettinger Davidoff AG, the worldwide leading manufacturer of premium cigars, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, announced today the acquisition of a majority interest effective January 1, 2016. Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd. will be renamed Davidoff of Geneva (Asia) Ltd. and will […]
While Hammer + Sickle received accolades for their Tradition line, the Trademark Natural is one of my favorite cigars from the New England. The company which also makes Vodka original released the Trademark under the name Icon. However, due to a copyright issue they were forced to change the name. That name is Trademark which is genius if you ask me. According to the Hammer + Sickle website, “Trademark series Connecticut is the quintessential mild […]
The Davidoff Winston Churchill cigar range introduces its new Limited Edition ‘The Raconteur’ 2016 Basel, January 2016. Davidoff is proud to announce ‘The Raconteur’, a new Limited Edition of Gran Toro cigars. Inspired by the world’s most iconic cigar aficionado, Sir Winston Churchill, and named after an aspect of his personality as a master wordsmith. The cigars will celebrate some of his most renowned and memorable sayings. Sir Winston Churchill personified the notion of ‘Time […]
I’ve lived in different climates over the course of my life and being back home in the northeast means it is time for a cigar that many refer to as a dog walker. While in warm weather the cigar might actually be used when taking your beloved pet for a walk, here in New Hampshire it takes on a whole new meaning for those of us who can’t light up indoors. These cigars are usually […]
Davidoff unveils new Nicaragua Box Pressed coming March 2016. An Adventure for the Adventurous. Basel, December 2015. Davidoff Cigars has unveiled its new Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed, arriving in late March 2016 – the first ever box pressed cigar from Davidoff. Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed follows on the heels of the acclaimed Davidoff Nicaragua line – Cigar Aficionado’s Top 3 cigar of 2013 & Cigar Journal’s Best Brand / DR – in 2015 – and […]
Davidoff closes the cycle of seasons with “Cave de Paille – Saison III” and reveals this last humidor masterpiece exclusively at Art Basel Miami Beach (December 2 – 6) Basel, December 2015. Davidoff is set to present the third edition of its humidor collection “Cave de Paille” at Art Basel Miami Beach. Created in collaboration with Paris-based artist Lison de Caunes and crafted using the traditional technique of marqueterie de paille (straw marquetry), this three-piece […]