Last week, the traditional annual CSWC organizers' Zoom meeting took place for the upcoming CSWC season 2026 The now traditional annual CSWC Zoom meeting was held last week. The CSWC organizing team, led by Marko Bilic, CSWC founder, was very happy to share news related to the CSWC for the 2026 season with the global CSWC organizers. The 2026 season, with a record 57 countries, will be a record one, and the organizers had the opportunity to meet some of the new organizers fro

Dino Tomic became one of the most important people in CSWC world. As the CSWC main instructor, CSWC marketing director, member of CSWC organisation team, and leader of CSWC slow smoking school , his view on CSWC as a whole is deep and profound. Dino Tomic, in his instructor role, proved that CSWC, as a sport, can be trained and skilled to reach more Dear Dino, we entered the New 2026 year and with that, a new CSWC season. What feeling do you have in your guts regarding this

The CSWC organization has confirmed that the magnificent five-star Rixos hotel in Dubrovnik will host the CSWC Grand Final in 2026.. Yes, the CSWC Grand Final 2026 will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on August 28 and 30, 2026. The host hotel will once more be the magnificent Rixos, one of the most well-known in Croatia and beyond. Rixos is the ideal location for the CSWC Grand Final experience because of its amazing location, architecture, and—most importantly—the level of

We are thrilled to share with you the incredible news that CSWC Oliva cigar has been ranked 11th on Cigar Journal Magazine list of the top 25 cigars in the world. One of the most well-known and eagerly awaited lists in the cigar industry is the annual Top 25 list of the world's best new cigars published by Cigar Journal, the worlds most international magazine. This recognition for CSWC is significant because it demonstrates that the organization always views CSWC cigars as fu

The Cigar Journal, one of the most well-known and unquestionably the most international cigar magazines, awarded CSWC Oliva 91 points, placing it in the category of exceptional cigars. Among the many fascinating topics, news, and information in the current issue of Cigar Journal magazine, ratings from blind tasting sessions are unquestionably one of the most well-known and interesting for readers and cigar enthusiasts. These ratings are crucial for readers, cigar buyers, and

With national champions from all over the world which will receive Vanakat awards as enduring keepsakes of their triumphs and this new partnership, the SEASON 2026 will undoubtedly be remembered for this new partnership.. Vanakat joined CSWC as a proud worldwide partner, and this partnership marked the beginning of a new story of friendship, partnership, and inventiveness. The largest owner of obsidian deposits in Armenia is called Vanakat, and they have an unmatched dedicat

Enjoy this historical list of individuals from all over the world who have all succeeded in winning the CSWC world because they are sharing one thing in common - they are the greatest, they are the World Champions. At the beginning of 2026, and by leaving 2025 th behind - which was historic for CSWC for many reasons, it is good to remember all those who marked each year with their effort, their competitive but also champion spirit, and their victorious spirit. We can now say

As a symbol of the unique unity of the Cigar global community and industry, CSWC global partners from all over the World have come together in a beautiful CSWC Christmas video: to wish a happy Christmas and a New Year during these global turbulent times...

This would not have been possible for the CSWC to be organized without Huelcos, and after the events of 2024 and 2025, we can see how crucial technology is to the CSWC and how crucial it is that all finalists have cigars in completely equal competition conditions As 2025 draws to a close, the greatest times attained with the CSWC Oliva competition cigar—which this year made its debut on racetracks in the hands of competitors worldwide in their quest for the longest time—remai

Among the distinguished guests stood the ambassador of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) and Club Mareva Mr Gino Rossano Iannillo, representing both the artistry of competition and the camaraderie of cigar culture. CSWC and Mareva global Ambasdor Gino Rossano Iannillo (right) with CSWC Judge Aurelio tufano and guest Under the warm Mediterranean sky, the global cigar community gathered for an evening that whispered of heritage, elegance, and slow pleasure. The occasi

It was obvious that there are elite smokers in Norway and that the Norwegian flag may soon be at the top of the slow-smoking world Tormod Skaaraas during the Grand Final race - full focus, unique techniques - he stunned the world of slow smoking with amazing results CSWC is a very difficult competition that many people are aware of. Yes, it's incredibly exciting and fun, but it's also a real sport with all the components you need to put in, if you want to be among the best a