Urs Portmann on cigar sales, advice & empathy
Urs Portmann is much more than a cigar salesman - he is a true original in the industry. In this exclusive video interview, he reveals what makes a good...
Cigar Talks
Habanos cigar quality in transition - Marc Portmann on soils, cultivation & processing
Habanos cigar quality - this topic is always the subject of passionate debate. Critics have complained about poor workmanship, inconsistent draw quality and a lack of availability. But has the tide turned? In the...
Cuba price shock 2022 - Thomas Portmann on Habanos, prices & customer behavior
The Cuba Price Shock 2022 changed the global cigar market forever. Habanos S.A. increased the prices of selected cigar lines - such as Cohiba and Trinidad - by up to...
Maya Selva's masterpiece: 10-year aged cigar from Honduras
According to FORBES, Maya Selva is one of the 100 most powerful women in Central America. She has built a new cigar factory in Honduras, of which she is very proud....
Pandemic, fire and ashes: the resurrection of GILBERT DE MONTSALVAT
The resurrection of GILBERT DE MONTSALVAT. The film gives a very personal insight into the unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and the unpredictable twists of fate. The Covid-19 pandemic,...
