Dominican Republic
La Galera Cubes Heading to Stores
Using an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, a Dominican criollo 98 binder, and piloto cubano fillers, the La Galera 1936 Box Pressed Rounds is a 6 3/4 x 52 vitola that features a round head and a box-pressed foot. Read more
ITMGroup Acquires RNT Machinery
With the acquisition of RNT Machinery S.A. ITMGroup is expanding its activities in the Dominican Republic. Read more
Best Cigars: It’s Not Just Havanas
Where the best cigars come from is a long-debated topic amongst cigar connoisseurs. Many swear by Cuban cigars as the gold standard. Others say that while they are of excellent quality, Cuban cigars are not necessarily the best. Read more
Celebrating Cigars: Global Cigar Fests
Aficionados have a real and strong passion for the best-known production of these countries and might have recurrent dreams about them, but how many actually visit the birthplaces of their favourite cigars? Read more
Jumping the Gun with E-Cig Bans?
Food for thought: could this rush to ban e-cigarettes and flavors actually backfire on public health?