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
Cigar Aficionado has awarded the Oliva Serie V Lancero an excellent 91-point rating, highlighting its bold yet refined character. Crafted with Nicaraguan ligero tobaccos and finished with a sun-grown Habano wrapper, the Lancero format intensifies the Serie V’s renowned flavors of coffee, dark chocolate, and spice, delivering a smooth and elegant smoking experience.
Cigar Aficionado has awarded the Oliva Serie G Maduro Churchill an impressive 93-point rating, recognizing it as one of the finest examples of Oliva’s craftsmanship. With its rich binder and filler tobaccos wrapped in a dark, flavorful Maduro wrapper, this Churchill delivers a balanced smoking experience of cocoa, spice, and earthy sweetness—proof of why Oliva … Read more
The Fourth of July calls for a weekend of fireworks, barbecues, and cigars, of course. To celebrate America’s 249th birthday, the editors from Cigar Aficionado combed through the extensive database of more than 23,000 cigar ratings to highlight 10 recently reviewed, top-scoring cigars. Each selection is either crafted in the U.S.A. or features American tobacco … Read more
If you missed the Drew Estate Freestyle Live, here is a quick recap for you. 🔥 Limited edition cigars for the Liga Privada & ST Dupont Humidor. 🔥 Drew Estate is launching a new Acid Blondie. 🔥 Drew Estate is making history with Deadwood Dominicana, available for international markets as well. 🔥 Drew Estate is … Read more
Great week in Nanjing, China! 👆 It was good to see everyone during the China Duty Free Group Trade Fair. Here are a few pictures (click on the picture for a larger image). ✕ ‹ ›
Great week in Singapore 👍 🇸🇬 Wonderful to catch up with everyone during the TFWA Asia Pacific duty free exhibition. A few pictures.
Cigars of Habanos recently opened COH House, a new cigar store and lounge in Hong Kong, offering a wide selection of cigars from Nicaragua, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Honduras. Check it out when you are in Hong Kong! Great selection of Oliva and Drew Estate cigars 👍 😊 You will find COH House at the … Read more