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Welcome to the Cigar Buyer Magazine news section where we will keep upto date with important events and news from the cigar trade and industry.
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· Cigar and whisky fans celebrate
9th November 2004 - Diners are to enjoy the best whisky and cigar combinations at a special dinner in Edinburgh. The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, will play host to an evening that will feature the winning combinations from the 2004 Whisky Magazine and Habanos SA Whisky & Ci..... · Cigars Unlimited on the case 9th November 2004 - Cigars Unlimited has launched a range of new products including a set of bespoke cigar cases and pocket humidors. The calf leather cigar cases are made to house individual cigars and come in Robusto, Torpedo or Churchill sizes. The Briarwood Pocket ..... · Cubans unphased by Ivan the Terrible 9th November 2004 - Cuba’s tobacco crop has emerged unscathed from the recent spate of hurricanes, and particularly Hurrrican Ivan. Habanos production has been unaffected and the next crop will start in normal conditions. Cuba says that a massive emergency operation prote..... · Hamlet gears up as it celebrates 40 years 9th November 2004 - Gallaher is this year celebrating 40 years of its highly successful Hamlet brand. To mark the occasion the company is set for a major marketing and promotional push, with special promotions and packaging. And as it geared up for the celebrations it ..... · Industry gears up for a fight 9th November 2004 - Tobacco manufacturers and the food and drinks industry are set to join forces in a desperate bid to defend their industries from Government interference and further restrictions. From this autumn the on trade expects the Government to move smoking rest..... · Macanudo Reserva launches 9th November 2004 - Macanudo Reserva Annual 2004 is a limited edition collection cigar made with the very best handselected leaves from the last decade’s growing seasons. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, the limited edition collection features three frontmarks: Divi..... · New look for Robert Graham 9th November 2004 - Cigar whisky and tobacco retailer Robert Graham is investing in the future in Scotland. The company’s Glasgow has been refurbished and now has a new walk-in humidor and increased range of premium cigars. And it has opened a new premises in Edinburgh, o..... · Nottingham success 9th November 2004 - Independent tobacco specialists proved there was still plenty to smile about despite the threat of antismoking legislation as they held their 25th annual trade fair and followed it with a glitzy dinner. Exhibitors from across Britain were joined by som..... · The best of Cuba - in Soho 9th November 2004 - Cuban cigar lovers from across the world will be heading for London’s Soho district as one of the most ambitious projects in years celebrates all things Cuban. La Casa del Habano, a four venue establishment created by a partnership which includes Sir T..... · Burlington Bertie 26th March 2004 - Vimal Shah, proprietor of Burlington Bertie in London, has been awarded the coveted Silver Chaveta, a trophy given annually by Hunters & Frankau to a UK Specialist in Havanas for outstanding contributions to the cigar trade. Vimal (on the left) is picture..... · CAO launches in the UK 26th March 2004 - Skinner’s Hall, the 17th century livery hall in the heart of the City of London, played host on 20th February to Loretta’s most recent UK launch. 65 invited guests, including all leading UK cigar retailers, joined the CAO team from Nashville, Tennessee, V..... · Carver steps up 26th March 2004 - Wyndham Carver has been appointed the new Secretary General of the Imported Tobacco Product Advisory Council (I.T.P.A.C). Wyndham’s background includes spending 31 years with the Grand Metropolitan group, working for International Distillers and Vintn..... · Cigars Unlimited open new shop 26th March 2004 - A new shop selling cigars, humidors, gifts and accessories has opened close to Chelsea Football Club and the Fulham Broadway Retail Centre in fashionable South West London. Cigars Unlimited's new outlet will reflect the company ethos by stocking outsta..... · Face lift for Liverpool 26th March 2004 - One of Liverpool's oldest tobacco shops has been refurbished and rebranded as it seeks to take the industry forward in to the new millennium. Turmeaus was established by a French family of the same name in 1817. At one time the company had seven tobacc..... · Montecristo and Cuaba size it up 26th March 2004 - Habanos SA has broken new ground for its Montecristo range for the first time in 30 years by launching it in a new size. And it seems that size is everything at the moment, as two new sizes have been added to the Cuaba range. Habanos SA have launched ..... · New books celebrate Habanos 26th March 2004 - Two new books have been launched to target lovers of Havana cigars. An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars by Min Ron Nee is an ideal reference book for all the brands produced since the Cuban revolution. Not only does it prov..... · New brand from Dominica 26th March 2004 - A new Dominican Cigar has been launched in the United Kingdom. El credito is hand-made in the Dominican Republic under the guidance of brands founder Ernesto Perez Carillo. Three sizes will be available: Churchill (six inches, 160mm, 48 ring gauge);..... · Sixth festival is best yet 26th March 2004 - Organisers of the sixth annual celebration of Cuba's finest cigars are already looking ahead to next year after what they say was their best event yet. The week started with the spectacular opening night at the Morro Cabana fort where the San Cristobal de..... · Two New Specialists in Havanas 26th March 2004 - Two new cigar retailers have joined the UK Specialist in Havanas network. They are Lorfords, based in Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk and Choice Select in York, North Yorkshire. Both have been awarded the Silver status. Specialist in Havanas are shops that have ..... · Upmann moving on up 26th March 2004 - H. Upmann is celebrating its 160th year in business with the opening of a new factory in Havana. The new building will replace the company's Amistad Street building. The new factory is in the Vedado district and will, says the company, maintain the tra..... · Wintermans celebrate 100 years 26th March 2004 - Guests from across the world gathered in Maastricht recently to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Henri Wintermans making cigars. Retailers, journalists, suppliers and company employees from as far away as Australia, Iceland and Canada spent three day..... · A heavenly match 21st March 2004 - The special relationship between Cuba and Scotland was strengthened further recently when judges from both countries joined forces to choose the perfect whisky and cigar combination. The eventual outstanding pairing was The Macallan Cask Strength whisk..... · Scottish Member’s Bill threatens Cigar Bars and Restaurants 21st March 2004 - On 3rd February Scottish Nationalist MSP Stewart Maxwell introduced ‘The Prohibition of Smoking in Regulated Areas (Scotland) Bill’ to the Scottish Parliament. It proposes banning the service of food, except for a few snacks, in any room where a tobacc..... |
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