Annette Meisl: Why change is sometimes the only way forward
There are people who plan their lives. And there are people who just go with the flow. Annette Meisl belongs to the second group. Many people know her as…
Author: Vasily
I am the editor of Zigarren.Zone and origin-of-cigar.com. Since 1995, I have been deeply involved with cigars – not just as a luxury item, but as a craft, a cultural asset and a fascinating natural product.
With Zigarren.Zone, I have deliberately moved away from the traditional language of flavour descriptions. I’m not interested in what a cigar reminds me of. I’m interested in what the tobacco itself has to say. That’s why I explain connections in an accessible way, observe rather than judge, and prioritise knowledge over marketing.
As well as my articles, I produce documentary films and video reports about cigars, their origins and the people behind them.
My aim is simple: to explain cigars in an accessible way – independently and with respect for the tobacco.
VegaFina Selection: Four of the brand’s ranges brought together in one collection
The new VegaFina Selection is a box that brings together four different facets of the brand. This carefully curated edition features selected formats from the…
AVO Expresivo Churchill review: Experience pure tobacco flavour
AVO Expresivo Churchill / Imagine a quiet late afternoon. You’re sitting in your most comfortable armchair, the soft light filtering through the room, and in…
VILLIGER Miami Generoso: A generous comeback in a strictly limited edition
Some cigars are created for a small circle of connoisseurs – and end up finding enthusiasts far beyond that circle. This is precisely the path taken by the VILLIGER Miami.…
Cohiba Vistosos Travel Humidor, Trinidad Villa, Montecristo Herederos
Available in Switzerland: from 21 July 2026 at La Casa del Habano and from 28 July 2026 at Habanos Specialists: Cohiba Vistosos Travel Humidor [10-pack], CHF 2,600.00 The…
150 Years of Excellence: Oettinger Davidoff brings its anniversary year to a successful close
Overview Basel, Switzerland, 1 July 2026. / Oettinger Davidoff concludes its 150th anniversary with strong results for 2025. This comes despite challenging…
Casa del Habano Kreuzlingen: The Portmann family opens a venue dedicated to enjoyment and discovery
Do you know that feeling? You walk into a place and realise straight away: I can take my time here. You look around, your attention is drawn to the little details,…
Davidoff Cigars launches the new Voyager’s Selection Black Band – exclusively for Global Travel Retail, including Puro Dominicano, the latest addition to the Black Band Collection
Davidoff Cigars, the leading global brand for handcrafted premium cigars and accessories, has announced a new addition to its growing Voyager’s Selection range. The range was launched in 2025…
La Casa del Habano Kreuzlingen & St. Gallen by Urs Portmann are launching the first travel humidor produced using Omnidor GmbH’s 3D printer.
There are some things that are simply practical. And then there are things that bring you joy even before you’ve used them. The new Omnidor travel humidor from…
Review: Por Larrañaga Intemporales 2023 Exclusivo Suiza – Putting this fascinating Swiss regional edition to the test
The Por Larrañaga Intemporales 2023 Exclusivo Suiza is one of the most interesting new Habanos releases of 2026. It combines exceptional balance, remarkable maturity and classic Cuban…
DAVIDOFF, AVO and ZINO: This evening was far more than just your average new product launch
The lights went out. Instead of film trailers, cigars appeared on the huge cinema screen. Seconds later, the guests were virtually flying from continent to continent, diving into tobacco fields…
La Capitana Toro Review: The surprisingly honest Villiger cigar
La Capitana Toro Review / Some cigars want to impress. Others want to entertain. La Capitana Toro takes a different approach: from the first cigar to the...
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