Bolívar Armonía (ER China 2008)
There have been hundreds of different Edición Regional releases from Habanos S.A. Without question, the most unique packaging of the series was 2008’s Bolívar Armonía. In keeping with the eight theme, it’s time for a redux, nearly eight years to the day after the first review.
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Edición Asia
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Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Edición Asia Shipping Next Month
A short and stout Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco will head to Asian markets—specifically China, Hong Kong, Macau and Vietnam—next month. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro…
Viaje Zombie Jiangshi Black
Many of the reviews that appear on this site are often accompanied by a fair amount of information above the fold, as they say in…
JetLine Increasing Prices Due to Tariffs on China (Update)
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Oettinger Davidoff AG Acquires Majority Interest in Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd.
Just over a year since Oettinger Davidoff AG acquired a 25% interest in Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd., its Asia distributor, the Swiss premium cigar maker…
Bolívar Armonía (ER China 2008)
Ba. That’s crucial to this review. In Chinese culture, the number eight, 八 pronounced ba, is considered lucky because it sounds similar to 發 pronounced fa, which is used…
Butane Gas Gold Man Jet Torch (NSFW)
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Oettinger Davidoff AG Eyes Expansion in China with New Joint Venture
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced that it has entered into a framework agreement relating to the formation of a joint venture agreement with Sparkle Roll…
Weekly News (Dec. 1, 2014)
Cigar News A.J. Fernandez Announces New World Connecticut Casa Fernández Bringing Back Mombacho View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paul Palmer-Fernandez (@casafernandez1)…
Major Smoking Ban Coming to Beijing Next Year
Last week, the Chinese government took one of its most aggressive steps against tobacco, an expensive smoking ban in Beijing. Chinese state media has announced…
