On October 20th, 2025, Kaliman Caribe, Habanos distributor for 13 countries, inaugurated a new La Casa del Habano in Tbilisi, Georgia. This opening marks the fifth boutique of the franchise in the markets managed by Kaliman Caribe. La Casa del Habano Tbilisi is located at 21 Atoneli Street, in the...
La Casa del Habano Geneva was officially inaugurated on October 10th and 11th, 2025, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the world of Habanos in French-speaking Switzerland. Located at the prestigious address of 6 Rue de Hesse, in the heart of Geneva’s financial district, this exceptional boutique joins the global...
On October 18th, Lisbon hosted the eleventh edition of Habanos Day, Portugal’s most prestigious event dedicated to the world of Habanos and Cuban culture. The celebration took place at Montes Claros – Lisbon Secret Spot, an elegant venue that welcomed around 200 people for a day defined by tradition, excellence,...
Montecristo celebrates its 90th anniversary with the launch of the new ‘Elba’ vitola, the 2025 Limited Edition, whose Premiere edition is being launched exclusively for the Spanish market. With this new Limited Edition, which combines tradition, craftsmanship and elegance, the company reaffirms its commitment to excellence and innovation. This launch...
On Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, Emporium Cigars, the exclusive distributor of Habanos in Brazil, hosted the third edition of Habanos Night Brazil with a glamorous gala dinner. Around 360 guests gathered for this exclusive event, including Habanos enthusiasts, industry figures, influencers, other Habanos distributors, and Mr. Benigno Pérez Fernández, Consul...
The month of September witnessed two major events for the Canadian market: the presentation of the Montecristo Open Slam and the grand opening of La Casa del Habano in Edmonton. On September 14, the renowned Habanos Specialist in Toronto, B. Sleuth & Statesman Inc., celebrated its 25th Anniversary and marked...
On September 18, 2025, La Casa del Habano – Porto celebrated its sixth anniversary at the prestigious Casa da Culmieira restaurant, located in the charming city of Oporto. The event reaffirmed this iconic shop’s commitment to the excellence, tradition, and luxury that define the international franchise network, which now boasts...
At the prestigious InterTabac Fair in Dortmund, Germany, Cigar Journal presented its annual Cigar Trophy Awards. La Casa del Habano Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam was honored as the Best Cigar Lounge in Asia 2025. This year’s Cigar Trophy Awards were especially significant, with more than 150,000 votes by cigar...
The company strengthens its commitment to the Duty Free & Travel Retail channels with the launch of an exclusive vitola that blends tradition and innovation. Partagás Royales (48 ring gauge x 150mm length) is a robust and elegant vitola that pays tribute to an iconic format from the 1960s, but...
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Mr. Todor Dotchev, one of the most prominent figures in the commercialization of Habanos in the European market for more than 30 years. Under his strategic leadership, the company consolidated its presence in key markets such as Bulgaria, Armenia,...
La Casa del Habano in Windsor, Ontario, is celebrating its anniversary. This was the reason behind organizing a dinner on July 15th, which brought together more than 50 Habano enthusiasts to commemorate the 30 years since joining the franchise. On this special occasion, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy an...
The franchise network La Casa del Habano is still growing. On June 3nd 2025 La Casa del Habano Tashkent, was opened, becoming the first franchise in Uzbekistan – biggest in terms of population country of Central Asia. The opening activity had two special moments: a small emotional gathering with the...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Heinrich Villiger, a towering figure in the global tobacco industry and recipient of the prestigious Habano Award for Business in 1997. Mr. Villiger inherited a family legacy that had been devoted to tobacco for over a century. At...
On June 6th, 2025, Saint Petersburg was the setting for the XV Edition of the Habanos Day in Russia, an event dedicated to commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Habanos brand, Trinidad. Five hundred guests gathered at the “Loft Hall” to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the “Trinidad Jazz” cabaret....
The event brought together industry professionals around the values, tradition, and technical knowledge of the Habano. The initiative, organized by Havana House and Primero Cigar Imports Ltd., reinforces the brand’s presence in Canada and its dedication to excellence in specialized distribution. On June 18th, 2025, the city of Edmonton, Alberta,...
The new establishment, managed by the Duske family, stands out for its elegant atmosphere, its exclusive selection of cigars and spirits, and personalized services such as private humidors and lockers for customers. The ceremony was attended by Cuban diplomatic authorities, industry representatives, and prominent figures from the wine sector, underscoring...
Cruz Canela, exclusive distributor for Habanos to Costa Rica and Nicaragua, celebrated its fourth Habanos Day in the city of San José from May 15th to 17th. During these days, all the attendees were able to enjoy experiences full of the Habano flavor and culture. Activities began on Thursday May...
On May 8th, 2025, Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled in favor of the Cuban company Empresa Cubana del Tabaco (Cubatabaco) in its decades-old fight against General Cigar, a leading U.S. cigar company, over the U.S. rights to the...
Last April 10, 2025, the emblematic “Quinta do Senhor da Serra de Belas”, in Lisbon, hosted the commemoration of the 161st anniversary of Casa Havaneza, the oldest cigar store in Portugal and one of the most iconic in the world. Empor S.A., Exclusive Distributor of Habanos in Portugal, has four...
On April 8th, 2025, Cohiba lit up the Canadian cigar scene with the official launch of its newest vitola in the regular line: Ambar. The event was nothing short of a celebration, bringing together over 130 Habanos enthusiasts, including retailers, outlets enrolled in the Habanos Programs, industry insiders, and special...
Pacific Cigar, exclusive distributor of Habanos, S.A. in the Asia-Pacific region, together with Infifon HK, exclusive distributor for China have presented the new vitola at the emblematic hotel The Murray in Hong Kong. The ‘Cedros’ vitola (50 ring gauge x 135 mm length), arrives on the market in an elegant...
Angelina Sofitel Legend Metropole, the bespoke whisky lounge and restaurant, has been officially recognized as a “Habanos Lounge,” a designation for the world’s authentic finest Habanos. Under expert direction, Angelina’s humidor features a carefully curated selection of premium Habanos Global brands, including legendary cigar labels such as Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo...
Empor S.A., the exclusive distributor of Habanos in Portugal, celebrated the fifth edition of Empor Habanos Moments, an event primarily designed for Las Casas del Habano, Habanos Specialists, Habanos Points, and Habanos Terrace. The event took place on 13th of March 2025 at the Empor S.A. premises and served as...
The exclusive Salón de Protocolo Cubanacán hosted 1,200 guests at an event where the Romeo y Julieta Amantes vitola (53 ring gauge x 153 mm length) was unveiled La Habana, February 25, 2025 The XXV Festival del Habano kicked off with a spectacular Welcome Evening, which in this edition pays...
The majestic National Capitol hosted the exclusive presentation of the H. Upmann Magnum 50 Gran Reserva Cosecha 2019 vitola (50 ring gauge x 160 mm length). The evening featured an exquisite dinner and refined musical performance. Havana, February 27th, 2025 The Hall of Lost Steps in the National Capitol, one...
