Young, dynamic, full of power: an interview with Stefano Nett from Compañía de Tabacos
"My name is Stefano Nett and I am the managing director of Compañía de Tabacos." Stefano is a man with a clear vision: young, full of energy - and...
New energy at ImpCor: Lajos Horváth on cigars, passion and a breath of fresh air
"Hello, I'm Lajos Horváth, from ImpCor." That's how simply he introduces himself - and yet there's a whole lot of enthusiasm, experience...
Emmanuel Diaz - A conversation about passion, tobacco and origins
I met Emmanuel Diaz in Basel at the House of Smoke, where he presented some cigars made by his father, the legendary master blender Eladio Diaz.
Enjoyment evening Sonne Sissach - Great cigar event with Cuba-matured cigar & tavolata
Sunshine evening in Sissach: On October 11, 2025, the sun was not only in the sky, but also in the heart of every participant. In the sun...
Partagás Cedros - 180 years of Partagas - and a touch of Far Eastern magic
Partagás Cedros - Hong Kong, highlights, cigar smoke in the air. Habanos S.A. celebrates the 180th anniversary of a legend at the elegant The Murray Hotel: Partagás. But this time...
Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra Toro Boxpressed - 91 points
Review Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra. Cocoa, umami, a Sumatra wrapper from Ecuador and a wonderful balance - the Oscar Valladares 2012 Sumatra Toro Boxpressed was a...
Big Smoke 2025 - The big comeback of the Swiss cigar scene?
After a year's break, the Big Smoke 2025 is back. But has the comeback been a success? between enjoyment, conversations and cigars, it's clear that the community is alive -...
Review Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Euro Toro - 91 points enjoyment
What does the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Euro Toro really taste like? In my review, I take you on an experience full of tangy nuances, optimal draw,...
Interview with Aganorsa Leaf Fabien Ziegler: Of "forbidden blends" and new friends
Aganorsa Leaf. After the brilliant vaping experiment at the House of Smoke with Fabien Ziegler from Aganorsa Leaf, I wanted to know more (you can find the link to the experiment...
Aganorsa Leaf: Taste balance - Fabien's wrapping experiment in Basel
Aganorsa Leaf. I'm sitting in the House of Smoke in Basel, the room is filling up, glasses are clinking, anticipation is in the air. Sue, the boss of...
Review Silencio D'Oro Robusto
90 points in my review of the Silencio D'Oro Robusto. I admit: I wouldn't have thought so, because I've already tried another cigar...
Review CAO Gold Robusto
Review CAO Gold Robusto. It is considered one of the mildest lines from CAO, but delivers a surprising amount of flavor. This blend makes it...
