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500 cigars reviewed (Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic) by L’Amateur de cigare’s tasting committee. Here is the prize list of the 2021 Cigaroscope, available in French newsstands and in our online shop.   Cigar of the year : Davidoff Winston Churchill The Aristocrat Newcomer of the year : Corrida Nicaragua Robusto + Brand of the year : Joya de

Strong demand brought on by the “lockdown effect”, combined with a slowdown of production in Cuba and logistic problems caused by Covid-19 mean that tobacconists’ shelves are looking bare. Habanos S.A. calls for patience.   The first to sound the alarm was 5th Avenue Trading, the exclusive importer of Cuban cigars for Germany, Austria, and Poland. When it published its

Summary Exclusive. While cigars have sometimes been a haven and consolation for aficionados during this annus horribilis, the pandemic has often made life even more difficult in the Caribbeans and in Central America. Four torcedores provide exclusive testimonies for L’Amateur de Cigare. Exclusive: The 2021 harvest in Honduras Habanos SA presented the cigars that will be launched in the coming

Here is the list of all the new cigars in preparation in Cuba. Traditionally, this list is announced during the Festival del habano which takes place every year in February. But in the absence of a festival this year due to the pandemic, Habanos S.A. organized a virtual event called Habanos World Days. Nineteen new references are in preparation.  

The virtual event organized by Habanos SA will take place on May 4, 5 and 6.   In the absence of Festival del Habano this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Habanos SA will organize the Habanos World Days, an online event whose program is largely inspired by that of the festival organized for more than 20 years in Havana.

Summary Although the global market for Cuban cigars is healthy, it has rarely had to face so much political and economic uncertainty. Interview with Leopoldo Cintra Gonzalez, Commercial Vice-president of Habanos S.A. Exclusive: The 2021 harvest in Honduras Hiram & Solomon cigars, launched by a Masonic lodge in New Jersey Backstory: Art Garcia Chevreuil (Antigua Esteli/Segovias de Esteli cigars) A

Macanudo Inspirado Green Robusto Made in the Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazil Binder: Indonesia Filler: Nicaragua, Colombia Robusto (127 mm × 52 [20.64 mm]) €6,80 (price in France on March 1, 2021)     A cigar that is visually appetizing, well-proportioned, and supple to the touch; nice and compact. A glossy chocolate wrapper that is soft to the touch. The cold

The Carlos Baliño factory is the first on the island to be closed due to the pandemic. The factory located in Marianao, one of the 15 municipalities in the province of Havana, has been detected as a Covid-19 cluster. The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (Minsap) did not release any details on the number of Covid cases identified in this

L’Amateur de Cigare returns in English! Cigar lovers from all over the world will now be able to enjoy a new English version of this digital publication with five editions per year featuring most of the content that has ensured our magazine’s success for over 25 years. To enable everyone to discover this new treat for cigar lovers, this first

After having tried every single Cuban cigar available in France, L’Amateur de Cigare’s Tasting Committee has come to a decision. The habano of the year is the Romeo y Julieta Churchills. Here is the review published in the 2021 Havanoscope, now available (in French) in French newsstands and from our online store:     Romeo y Julieta Churchills 178 mm ×

By activating title III of the Helms-Burton act, Donald Trump allowed American citizens to sue Cuban or foreign entities doing business with property nationalized by the Cuban state after 1959. The heirs to the H. Upmann factory have seized this opportunity to claim compensation. “We are fairly relaxed, and we don’t expect any legal action against us“, assured the Co-President

CAO Pilón Robusto Made in Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder, filler: Nicaragua Robusto 127 mm × 50 (21 mm) After showing off some nice woody, almost resinous notes in the cold draw, this Robusto starts off elegant ; not overly powerful, with roasted (nutty and toasted) notes underpinned by meaty smoke. Earthy, chocolatey touches give the first third a nice complexity.

Introduced in 2018 by Habanos SA, Partagás Linea Maduro is coming into French cigar shops.   Here are the 3 vitolas available in France now (limited quantities) : Partagás Linea Maduro N°1 (130 mm x 52 (20,64 mm). 4 rings in Havanoscope 2020. Price : 15.80 € Partagás LineaMaduro N°2 (120 mm x 55 (21,83 mm). 4 rings in Havanoscope

We managed to get these pictures taken inside the cigar factory located in Holguín (east of Cuba). They show the sanitary measures at each of the factory work stations. Sorting of leaves   Filler rolling   Sorting the cigars by colour   Putting the rings   Tube setting   Box setting Crédit photos : DR  

According to our information, the Cuban authorities hope to meet their 2020 production target of 90 million cigars, despite the current difficulties. The factories have never stopped production since the start of the pandemic, they will not be shut down, and some 1,500 torcedores currently out of action (sick or in quarantine) will soon return to work to boost output.

Quai d´Orsay Senadores EL 2019 cigars will be available in tobacco shops in France starting next weekend. As announced last September at the world premiere in Paris, French fans will enjoy an exclusive preview during a few weeks before the international shipping. Price: € 19.80 per stick ; box of 25 cigars (€ 495 per box).