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| Behind Enemy Lines |
Writing my first piece for European Cigar Cult Journal in 2006, I reported on the small but thriving cigar scene Down Under. Despite high tobacco import duties, Australian cigar retailers were content with the state of the market and the relative freedom their customers enjoyed. How times have changed. (Spring 1/2013) |
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| The Filipino Tabacalera |
With the recent launch of the Gran Reserva and a new USA distribution deal, the Philippines' oldest cigar manufacturer Tabacalera Incorporada is intent on returning to global prominence. (Winter 4/2012) |
| The Perdomo Experience |
Nick Perdomo has come a long way in 20 years. His production facility is the envy of the cigar world and his cigars can be found across the globe. (Summer 2/2012) |
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| San Lotano's Australian Launch |
A spur of the moment trip to Melbourne sowed the seeds for San Lotano Cigars’ recent launch in Australia. (Winter 4/2011) |
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| La Bodeguita Sydney |
Most Australians, facing the tyranny of distance, will never get the chance to enjoy a Mojito in Ernest Hemingway’s favourite haunt, La Bodeguita del Medio. However those who want to experience the next best thing have got their chance with the recent opening of La Bodeguita del Medio Sydney. (Summer 2/2011) |
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| The Perfectionist |
This year, Perdomo Cigars will make its largest harvest ever. The company cultivates an unheardof 803 acres of tobacco fields. Tabacalera Perdomo is considered one of the most innovative players in the industry and is still rooted deeply in the Cuban cigar tradition. Reinhold Widmayer with Samuel Spurr. (Spring 1/2011). |
| Asian Expansion |
The Far-East is a veritable cigar hub, soon set to rival the other great cigar 'regions' of the world. (Winter 4/2010) |
| Sydney's Tobacconist Extraordinaire |
Emigrating from what is modern day Poland to Australia in the late 1800s, Sol Levy established his tobacconist in a burgeoning economy on the other side of the world. Spending time with Levy?s great grand-niece, Samuel Spurr re-tells some of this family business? 120 year history. (Winter 4/2010) |
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| A Gift to the Cigar World |
Within a few short years, Cuban Cigar Website has become
a well-respected source of information on Cuban cigars.
Although proudly 'Made in Australia', the website's continually
updated content relies on international input. (Spring 1/2010) |
| Cigars 2.0 |
Cigar manufacturers, retailers, and associations are increasingly using social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter to connect with cigar lovers around the world. (Autumn 3/2009) |
| Macau - A New Haven |
A quick ferry ride from Hong Kong delivers cigar enthusiasts to the gambling mecca of Macau. This former Portuguese colony may indeed prove to be a haven for cigar smokers as well as gamblers. (Summer 2/2009) |
| Hong Kong City Portrait |
Brash and bold, Hong Kong possesses relentless energy, which has allowed it to create a stiking personality of its own since the departure of the British in 1997. Samuel Spurr encounters one of the busiest cigar cities in the world. (Spring 1/2009) |
| Cigar Activism Around the World |
Finally, cigar smokers have become organized and are standing up for their rights. Around the world, national groups have united to fight the anti-tobacco crowd. Co-Author: Colin C. Ganley. (Winter 4/2008) |
| Menendez Amerino Cigars |
Brazil's Reconcavo region of Bahia produces the country's finest Mata Fina and Mata Norte tobacco. Samuel Spurr discusses the merits of Brazilian tobacco and hand-made 'feito a mao' Brazilian puros with a man who should know: Felix Menendez. (Autumn 3/2008) |
| The Pacific Cigar Company |
Established in 1992 by Mr David Tang, the Pacific Cigar Company is the official Habanos S.A. distributor for the Asia-Pacific Region. Geographically it is one of the largest, supplying Habanos cigars to 37 countries. (Spring 1/2008) |
| Man of Fire |
A 28 year old former
economics student mixed his creative flair with a budding interest in cigars to
begin Prometheus. Samuel Spurr meets Keith K. Park, proudly celebrating 15 years
of passion and excellence. (Winter 4/2007). |
| Across the Tobacco 'Veld' |
The fusion of Africa with India, Asia and Europe is
evident in the new South Africa. Samuel Spurr discovers a growing cigar culture
uniting members of the rainbow nation. (Summer 2/2007) |
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the Initiative in Singapore |
Home to
roughly four million people and comprised of a large middle class and
international expatriate community, Singapore is a key market in Asia. (Summer
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| Passion at Work Cigars 'Down Under' |
Despite a small
population, advertising bans and anti-smoking legislation, the Australian cigar
market is a thriving, dynamic entity. Samuel Spurr investigates the development
of the cigar scene 'Down Under'. (Autumn 3/2006) |
