A Taste of Success: Five Pawns’ Rodney Jerabek
Rodney Jerabek has had a long love affair with flavor. Having traveled extensively, Jerabek has a palate that has been refined by cuisines, wines...
The Personal Touch: HVC Cigars
It might be natural to jump to the conclusion that Reinier Lorenzo, the owner of HVC Cigars, has always dreamed of being the owner...
Sampling Do’s and Don’ts: FDA’s New Rules
In October, the FDA issued its final guidance on the sampling of premium cigars and other covered tobacco products. The sampling restrictions apply to...
Raising the Bar: 20 Years of Soho Cigar Bar
Soho Cigar Bar, formerly known as Circa Tabac, first opened its doors in 1998. Owner Lee Ringelheim wanted to create a haven for smokers...
Tobacco Business Awards 2020 Nominees Revealed
Tobacco Business Magazine is excited to announce the 2020 nominees for the Tobacco Business Awards. These awards are designed to honor the best businesses,...
Davidoff’s Finest: A Look at Davidoff’s Appointed Merchants Program
Brick-and-mortar retailers are the backbone of the premium cigar industry, and for manufacturers like Davidoff, they are the company’s ambassadors and a connection to...
Rise of the Machines: Machine-Made Cigars, Part 2
In part 2 of this special feature from Tobacco Business Magazine focuses on the machines involved in making some premium cigars and the people...
Avanti: An American Dream
Avanti Cigar Company’s history dates back more than 100 years to when the founders of the company wanted to capitalize on their love for...
East Carolina RYO: Committed to Quality
It isn’t easy being a small tobacco company in an industry dominated by giants—so when you see a relatively small company operating out of...
Pipes Unlimited
The history of Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane Ltd. (STG Lane) is decorated with successful, well-known heritage brands, while the company itself is anything but...
