Every year, during the InterTabac Show held in Dortmund, Germany, Cigar Journal magazine organizes its annual Cigar Trophy Awards gala. InterTabac is the largest trade show worldwide for tobacco products and smoking accessories and the Cigar Journal’s Cigar Trophy Awards night is a highly anticipated event among enthusiasts. Cigar Journal invites its readers to nominate … Read more

Mac Bergson talks about the Undercrown 10 cigars. The Undercrown 10 range is a bold ultra-premium addition to Undercrown’s lineup. Undercown 10 was introduced to celebrate the brand’s anniversary in 2021.   The story behind Undercrown cigars is rooted in the history of Drew Estate. A company known for its innovative and unique approach to … Read more

If you’re a true aficionado of fine cigars, then you’re in for a treat. Brian Shapiro talks about the Oliva Serie O cigars. Oliva Serie O is not just a cigar; it’s a masterpiece meticulously crafted by the Oliva family, who have been at the forefront of the cigar industry for generations. Here’s what makes … Read more

Drew Estate introduces an entirely new expression of Liga Privada 10. Available only to international markets, Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado (6 x 52 Toro) is handcrafted to highlight the bold characteristics of a specially curated Connecticut Criollo capa leaf that’s grown exclusively for Drew Estate by one farmer in the famed Connecticut River … Read more

Drew Estate is set to launch an entirely new expression of Liga Privada 10 that will become available at the Intertabac Show in Dortmund, Germany. Available only to international markets, Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado (6 x 52 Toro) is handcrafted to highlight the bold characteristics of a specially curated Connecticut Criollo capa leaf … Read more

Back in Japan to visit our partners! After four years it was time to go back to Tokyo. It was great to see everyone again. Quick video made in front of my hotel. The next trip will be to the Intertabac exhibition in Dortmund. See you in the next video!    

Each year Oliva releases a limited edition of the Serie V Melanio in a shape that is not part of the normal production and in a round format instead of box pressed. In 2023, Aficionados across the globe can look forward to a very unique shape – the Figuriño. This ‘Limitada’ is presented in a … Read more

Oliva and Elie Bleu join forces for a project to excite cigar aficionados. From 2023 up till 2025, Elie Bleu will each year build a rare collector’s item, a humidor that is a replica of a place that contributes to the Oliva story. The first humidor, representing Tabolisa 1, was presented at the PCA Convention … Read more

It’s very rare for a cigar in a regular, blind tasting to reach 95 points, which is Classic status on our 100-point scale. In the July/August issue of Cigar Aficionado, you will find one of Drew Estate’s cigars that scored 95 points! To find out more about this phenomenal cigar, please see below.  

When I was in Las Vegas for the PCA 2023, I talked with Brian Shapiro about the Serie V Melanio 2023 Figurino, a limited edition made by Oliva Cigars. TRANSCRIPT: Hans Rijfkogel: All right, guys. I’m here at the Oliva booth at PCA in Las Vegas, together with Brian Shapiro, the global brand ambassador for … Read more