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IPCPR - Bayou Style!

August 16, 2010

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Frank Seltzer (Mowee) brings his impressions, high points and low points of this year's International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers trade show from New Orleans, Louisiana. Read more...

Local Flavors #4: Mike's Cigar Room, Conroe, Texas

August 16, 2010

Although there are many 'seasoned' CW members, there are also those who are fairly new to our wonderful world of cigars and related topics. This installment of Local Flavors provides the opportunity for some great perspective from a man who has been involved with cigars, pipes and tobacco since he fired up his first pipe in college in 1975! He has survived the 'Bust Years' as well as enjoyed the 'Boom Years', and has a unique view on business that may surprise you. Recently, CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) sat down with Mike McCoy, owner of Mike’s Cigar Room in Conroe, Texas (a northern suburb of Houston), to fire one up and learn about the history and current success of a true cigar B&M entrepreneur. Read more...

New La Casa del Habano in Cozumel

July 22, 2010

Cigar Weekly member Mike Stout (mike_s) reports from his home in Cozumel that Habanos S.A. has opened a new replacement location for that town’s last official La Casa del Habano. This article is translated from a thread in the La Casa del Habano forum (within the Cigar Weekly Community Forums and Discussion Groups). Thus, there will be a more conversational tone as well as responses to questions therein. Read more...

Steven John Faccenda-Toje 1957 to 2010

June 25, 2010

Cigar Weekly has recently felt the keen sting of loss. One of our giants has been called home, at 53 years old, altogether too early of an age, as we count years. His family, still young, and growing; he and his wife were looking forward to many more years together. We have lost a friend, a brother, a fellow lover of the leaf. We have lost a man who did more to build the community of Cigar Weekly than almost anyone else, with the exception of founder Daniel Bienkowski (DanB) and current ownership. May Toje, rest in God's Peace. Read more...

Review: Adorini Sorrente Deluxe Humidor, Part One

June 15, 2010

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Tim Hartmann (xrundog) is intimately familiar with the construction and repair of humidors. Tim was recently asked to receive and review one of Adorini's new humidors. This article comprises Part One of a two part series. (Tim will be sending the humidor on to another CW member for a further review to be published here later.) Read more...

The Smokers Strike Back

March 26, 2010

CW Contributing Editor Frank Seltzer recently attended the third annual Pro Cigar Festival held in the Dominican Republic. In addition to getting an inside look at cigar-making operations, attendees were also treated to the fine arts of blending tobacco for cigars. Read more...

A tour of Ybor City's Cigar Heritage

February 10, 2010

CW Contributing Editor Tom Chapman (tchapchap) recently made a trip to Ybor City, the historic cigar-making district of Tampa. He was treated to an inside tour of the industry, both from a historical and a current perspective. Tom now shares the details of that tour with us. Read more...

Montecristo Relief Organization Haiti Earthquake Relief

January 15, 2010

Cigar Weekly contribting editor Frank Seltzer (Mowee) is reporting,this morning, on Altadis USA charity efforts for the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the recent earthquake which has shattered that nation. Read more...

Scandinavian Tobacco Group to Merge with Swedish Match

January 15, 2010

Cigar Weekly contributing editor Frank Seltzer is reporting this morning that Scandinavian Tobacco Group and Swedish Match are planning to merge later in 2010. This will in effect merge American cigar giant General Cigars and Nashville based CAO. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Editorial: Why is Habanos S.A. Deleting Smaller Cigars

January 13, 2010

It has recently been revealed that Habanos S. A. continues to make changes to its catalog and is eliminating quite a few smaller models. Many of these are popular with "avid" smokers around the world and have been highly regarded for decades. Yet they are being eliminated in favor of the recent move toward new models with ring gauges in excess of 54. Cigar Weekly contributing editor Mcgoospot analyzes this trend in a CW editorial Read more...

Interviews

Local Flavors #4: Mike's Cigar Room, Conroe, Texas

August 16, 2010

Although there are many 'seasoned' CW members, there are also those who are fairly new to our wonderful world of cigars and related topics. This installment of Local Flavors provides the opportunity for some great perspective from a man who has been involved with cigars, pipes and tobacco since he fired up his first pipe in college in 1975! He has survived the 'Bust Years' as well as enjoyed the 'Boom Years', and has a unique view on business that may surprise you. Recently, CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) sat down with Mike McCoy, owner of Mike’s Cigar Room in Conroe, Texas (a northern suburb of Houston), to fire one up and learn about the history and current success of a true cigar B&M entrepreneur. Read more...

Local Flavor #3: Elite Cigars

October 15, 2009

Those of you who spend a lot of time on the road, either as professional drivers, business travelers or vacationers may have noticed the "Elite Cigars" signs outside of various SunMart Travel Centers throughout Texas, Arizona and Wyoming. If you have wondered whether or not you can really purchase quality cigars, or if this is just a marketing gimmick, you will find this article interesting. Recently, CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) sat down with Jim Kaden, Director of Operations for Petroleum Wholesale, to share a smoke and find out about the unique positioning and business strategy employed by Elite Cigars. Read more...

An Interview With Jonathan Drew

August 03, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Richard McRae (mealstrom) chats with Jonathan Drew, founder of the Drew Estate Cigar Company. Mr. Drew shares the history behind his many lines of premium cigars as well as his thoughts on trends in the cigar business. Read more...

Local Flavor #2: Serious Cigars Houston, Texas

May 11, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributng Editor Neil Noffsinger sits down with Ron Lesseraux, owner of Serious Cigars and the Cellar 17 wine shop in Houston, Texas, for a discussion about trends in the cigar business. Read more...

A Cigar Weekly exclusive interview with Mario Andretti

March 25, 2009

Cigar Weekly Editor-In-Chief Thomas Bender interviews Mr. Mario Andretti just as the legendary motor-racing driver gets set to enter the cigar industry and establish a cigar line that will bear his illustrious name. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Tim Socier of Timothy's Fine Tobaccos

March 12, 2009

Join Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Tom Chapman (tchapchap) as he visits with and interviews Tim Socier of Timothy's Fine Tobaccos in Bay City, Michigan. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Carlos Diez

January 12, 2009

Cigar Weekly has been anxious to follow up with Carlos Diez ever since his having taken over (one year ago) a company very well-known to avid cigar smokers. This interview comes on the heels of Carlos Diez celebrating his first anniversary as President of (the renamed) Reyes Family Cigars. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview With 25 Smokin' Figurados

December 04, 2008

The talented new group 25 Smokin' Figurados, a collaborative effort headed by frontmen Timothy Abbott and Gregg Kirk, have released a new CD and recently launched their newly-formed band at a gala event in Austin, Texas. Contributing editor Roger Farnsworth (ElkTwin) recently caught up with the band and had a chance to interview the cigar-smoking musicians. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Ernesto Padilla

October 24, 2008

Cigar Weekly would like to thank CW member easyt (Tim Wong) newly at Padilla Cigars for expediting this interview with Ernesto Padilla, founder and owner of Padilla Cigars. This is the 'longest' interview in CW history, having first been sent in the late July of 2006. Many thanks to Ernesto Padilla, too, for his candor and willingness to speak with us. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Christian Eiroa

October 13, 2008

Cigar Weekly's Contributing Editor Frank Seltzer (Mowee) was able to obtain this interview with Christian Eiroa on Monday, October 13, 2008, the day Camacho announced its acquisition by the Oettinger-Davidoff Group - a merger that will place Camacho amongst the top 10 cigar brand names worldwide. Read more...

Lifestyles

Local Flavors #4: Mike's Cigar Room, Conroe, Texas

August 16, 2010

Although there are many 'seasoned' CW members, there are also those who are fairly new to our wonderful world of cigars and related topics. This installment of Local Flavors provides the opportunity for some great perspective from a man who has been involved with cigars, pipes and tobacco since he fired up his first pipe in college in 1975! He has survived the 'Bust Years' as well as enjoyed the 'Boom Years', and has a unique view on business that may surprise you. Recently, CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) sat down with Mike McCoy, owner of Mike’s Cigar Room in Conroe, Texas (a northern suburb of Houston), to fire one up and learn about the history and current success of a true cigar B&M entrepreneur. Read more...

A tour of Ybor City's Cigar Heritage

February 10, 2010

CW Contributing Editor Tom Chapman (tchapchap) recently made a trip to Ybor City, the historic cigar-making district of Tampa. He was treated to an inside tour of the industry, both from a historical and a current perspective. Tom now shares the details of that tour with us. Read more...

A Rich Pour - Column No. 21: Scotland - A One Week Odyssey, Part 3

January 04, 2010

Scotland. Land of lochs, mountains, castles and, yes, Scotch. Join Cigar Weekly Managing Editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) for the third (and final) in a special A Rich Pour travel mini-series. Read more...

A 'Taste' of Ybor City

December 18, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) recently sampled the sights, sounds, smokes and culinary offerings of Ybor City, Florida at the 11th Annual Cigar Heritage Festival. Come along with him as he describes the weekend events and activities in historic Ybor City. Read more...

A Rich Pour - Column No. 20: Scotland - A One Week Odyssey (Part 2)

November 28, 2009

Scotland. Land of lochs, mountains, castles and, yes, Scotch. Join Cigar Weekly Managing Editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) for the second in a special A Rich Pour travel mini-series. Read more...

A Rich Pour - Column No. 19: Scotland - A One Week Odyssey (Part 1)

November 02, 2009

Scotland. Land of lochs, mountains, castles and, yes, Scotch. Join Cigar Weekly Managing Editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) for the first in a special A Rich Pour travel mini-series. Read more...

A Rich Pour - Column No. 18: Muskoka On My Mind

July 27, 2009

Good food and the company of family, warm summer sunshine and cool cocktails, rejuvenating lake water and flavourful wines... It's hard to imagine a combination of ingredients better guaranteed to induce happiness and contentment. Care to join me at the cottage? Read more...

A Rich Pour - Column No. 18: Muskoka On My Mind

July 27, 2009
Good food and the company of family, warm summer sunshine and cool cocktails, rejuvenating lake water and flavourful wines... It's hard to imagine a combination of ingredients better guaranteed to induce happiness and contentment. Care to join me at the cottage? Read more...

Run to the Border

May 18, 2009

CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) takes us along on a motorcycle trip to the Big Bend area of south Texas. Read more...

Smoking Cuban Cigars and Eating Swiss Chocolates in Los Cabos

March 19, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor (and wife to owner Gil Ellis) Claudia Ellis treats us to magical pairings of Grauer chocolate and Cuban cigars, and does it all from the sunny beaches of Baja, California. Read more...