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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...

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...

15th Annual Post Turkey Day Crawl

December 09, 2009

Join Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Frank Seltzer (mowee) in looking back at one of America's classic cigar events, the Dallas/Fort Worth Post Turkey Day Cigar Crawl. 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...

Garcia My Father Factory Opens in Nicaragua

August 31, 2009

The hottest cigar-makers in non-Cuban cigars, José 'Don Pepin' Garcia and his family members, opened their new 'My Father' factory this past weekend in Nicaragua. CW's Frank Seltzer (Mowee) was on hand, and brings this report. Read more...

Dispatches from the IPCPR 2009 #4: Characters, Collaborators and CBS

August 27, 2009

CW's 4th installment of the week from the 2009 International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers' Association Trade Show sees Editor-in-Chief Thomas Bender (TommyBB) bringing the sights, sounds, aromas and real 'smoke' from the show floor in his hometown. Read more...

Taking the 'Twins' for a Ride

August 24, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg), along with his wife, recently decided to escape the oppressive Texas summer heat by embarking on a three week motorcycle odyssey to northern Canada. Join them on their journey as they head out on the open road in search of great scenery, adventure and cigars. Read more...

Interviews

Local Flavor #3: Elite Cigars

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...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Murray SawChuck

August 06, 2008

Cue Heart. Ã¢€úHe's a magic maaaaaaaaaaaaaan... he's a magic man, Mama.Ã¢€Â When I used to watch cable network VH1, I'd just as likely come across the video of "Magic Man" from Ann and Nancy Wilson's Heart as I would any slightly more sophisticated or eclectic offerings ranging from Pat Metheney, Chris Isaak, Al Argenti's favorite Indigo Girls or Edie Brickell and New Bohmeians to Fine Young Cannibals, 1970s left over Poco (trying to make a new start), .38 Special, Don Henley... well you get the idea. Eclectic mix about sums it up. Meet Celebra Cadabra, VH1's show where various personalities shadow accomplished magicians to try and learn the art and craft of magic in order to be able to put on at least one act of their own. Say hello to Murray SawChuck. One of Murray's many quality traits is that he's one of us - that's right, a 'Brother of the Leaf' (BOTL). I mentioned I was skeptical, right? Read more...

Lifestyles

A tour of Ybor City's Cigar Heritage

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

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...

Taking the 'Twins' for a Ride

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...