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.
Cigar Talks
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...
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,...
