Over the last two years, Oliva Cigar Co. has successfully launched a unique Advent Calendar in the American market, featuring 25 distinct cigars. Building on this success, the company is now expanding its offering with two different Advent Calendars – one tailored for the American market and another specifically for international distributors and retailers. Recently, … Read more
I talked with Thomas Gryson – Vandermarliere Cigar Family (Oliva Cigars, J. Cortes), Export Manager and Travel Retail Coordinator about the TFWA exhibition in Cannes, the developments at Oliva Cigars in 2023 and the expectations for 2024. Vandermarliere Cigar Family is a family-owned company located in Belgium with a history that spans over several decades. … Read more
This is a quick tour of the Vandermarliere Cigar Family (Oliva, J.Cortes, De Olifant) booth at Intertabac 2023. Vandermarliere Cigar Family is a family-owned company located in Belgium with a history that spans over several decades. Founded in 1926, the company started as a small cigar factory in the heart of Europe. Over the years, … Read more
This is a quick tour of the Drew Estate and Swisher booth at Intertabac 2023. Swisher International, Inc. is an American tobacco company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Swisher is known for its Swisher Sweets cigars, which have gained popularity for their sweet-tipped flavors and affordability. Swisher International has become one of the largest manufacturers of … Read more
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!