Asia Marketing Services (AMS) has started working with the Belgian beer company Hedonis. AMS will provide sales and marketing support and help expand the presence of Hedonis in Asian markets. Hedonis is well-known for its brands Julia, Ouwen Duiker (Old Diver), Excuse Me While I Kiss My Stout, and Go With The Snow. For more … Read more
Explore the latest cigar ratings and reviews from Cigar Aficionado magazine and Cigar Insider newsletter. In January, 3 Oliva cigars earned ratings of 90 or higher. Asia Marketing Services represents Oliva Cigars in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cigar Aficionado recently published its Top 25 cigars of 2025. The Serie V Melanio Robusto is ranked number 18 with a 94 rating. This is what Cigar Aficionado said about the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto: When Oliva Cigar Co. released Serie V in 2007, the brand was not only the company’s most full-bodied … Read more
Oliva Cigars, part of the Vandermarliere Cigar Family (VCF), has expanded its presence in Asian travel retail by introducing two new airport humidors in partnership with China Duty Free. The Oliva island humidor is now available at Beijing Daxing International Airport Departures, while a wall bay humidor showcasing Oliva’s cigar range is featured at Shanghai … Read more
At the Florida Barn Smoker 2025, I spoke with Will McPhaul from Drew Estate.
I sat down with Duty Free News International (DFNI) during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last week. We talked about the growing interest in cigars in Asia, especially the rapid growth in demand for premium, handmade cigars. To watch the short video, please click on the image below. Asia Marketing Services represents Oliva, Drew … Read more
During Intertabac 2025 in Dortmund, I made a video with Cagdas Cildir in the Oliva booth. We talked about some of Oliva’s new products and the Oliva Year of the Horse. Oliva Cigar Company is one of the most respected names in the premium cigar industry, renowned for producing high-quality handmade cigars. The Oliva family, … Read more
I had the opportunity to catch up with Mac Bergson from Swisher at the Intertabac exhibition in Dortmund. Swisher International, Inc. is one of the largest cigar companies in the world, renowned for producing the iconic Swisher Sweets brand of cigars. Founded in 1861, Swisher has evolved from a small cigar business into a global leader in tobacco products. … Read more
At the 2025 Cigar Journal Cigar Trophy Awards held during InterTabac in Dortmund, the Oliva Serie V Double Robusto was honored with the title Best Cigar Nicaragua 2025. This prestigious recognition—voted on by cigar aficionados and industry insiders—underscores the craftsmanship, balance and consistency of the Serie V line, further solidifying Oliva’s reputation as a leading … Read more
At the InterTabac Trade Fair in Dortmund, Germany, Oliva unveiled the Serie V Melanio Limited Edition 2025, a limited edition that pays tribute to the tobacco leaf. This year’s version is a 5 x 54 robusto that uses the same blend as the Serie V Melanio line, featuring an Ecuadorian-grown Sumatra-seed wrapper that covers a … Read more