All of these factors have also increased demand—and prices—for many limited edition and vintage Cuban cigars, as evidenced by a recent C.Gars Ltd. online auction, where a box of Cohiba Double ...

Experts say a good humidor can preserve the quality of a cigar for up to 15 years, and even improve it. Cuban artisans use several types of wood, such as mahogany or ebony, but tradition dictates ...

You can pick up empty cigar boxes at most smoke shops for between $1-5, but if you don’ have a local smoke shop, you can also find them on eBay. Get one at least 6-inches square on the inside ...

HAVANA — Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of ...

In February, the auction of six cigar boxes raised a record US$11.9 million. The star of the show was an exquisite, circular piece, one meter deep, made of precious woods, with titanium and bronze ...

*Originally aired on Feb. 5, 2024. It's estimated that from seed to box, more than 200 pairs of hands touch each cigar that is made in Cuba. A valuable export, and a draw for many visitors to the ...

Those meticulously crafted boxes help preserve cigars’ quality and longevity . ... holds the global monopoly on Cuban cigar sales. In 2024, their sales surged to $827 million, ...

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts… ...

Artisans Adrian Moran, left, and Ariel Sanchez, the creators of Clave Humidors, pose with one of their cigar humidifiers during the XXV Cigar Festival at Convention Palace in Havana, Monday, Feb ...