TOP 3 BEST TIMES CSWC OLIVA USA 2026

On July 16th, the Balkan Open CSWC – the Balkan Championship in slow cigar smoking – was held with great success at Restaurant Dukat in Skopje. The competition gathered 26 competitors, most of them experienced in the sport, alongside several first-time participants eager to test themselves against seasoned smokers. The event was judged by Gabriel Stibel. The prize fund was extraordinary, made possible by organizer and main sponsor Samanta d.o.o., together with sponsor-friends

TOP 3 BEST TIMES CSWC OLIVA BALKAN OPEN 2026

Two unexpected finalists kept Dublin’s sophisticated cigar crowd in suspense until the final seconds, before Sarah made a perfectly timed decision to stop just millimetres from the cigar band and secure the Irish championship. The second edition of the CSWC Ireland qualification took place on 10 June 2026 on the terrace of The Dylan Hotel in Dublin, bringing together dozens of competitors and approximately 40 spectators for an elegant evening of cigars, cocktails, food, and c

TOP 3 BEST TIMES CSWC OLIVA IRELAND 2026

The last weekend of July saw the culmination of the CSWC-UK season with two epic events. The Great British Open was held on the terrace at the stunning members only, private 'Caledonian Club' on Saturday 25th July. As guests assembled for canapés and bubbles, the King of the United Kingdom looked on. The next day, the UK National Qualifier took place at 'City of London Cigars' in the City of London, who most generously opened their beautiful lounge for our exclusive use. CSWC

TOP 3 BEST TIMES CSWC OLIVA UK 2026

For the second consecutive year, Esh-Ly Cigars & Tobacco hosted Israel’s official qualifier for the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC), culminating in a remarkable new national record. The championship, supported by Esh-Ly Cigars & Tobacco, Oliva Cigars, Loch Lomond Whisky, and Cigar Magazine Israel, began with four CSWC league sessions that allowed participants to refine their skills and prepare for competition. The semifinal was held at Harmoni Lounge Tel Aviv, where 2

TOP 3 BEST TIMES CSWC OLIVA ISRAEL 2026

Canada has a new Cigar Smoking World Championship National Champion, and a new Canadian record. The 2026 CSWC Canadian Final brought together cigar enthusiasts and competitors for an unforgettable evening of competition, camaraderie, and great cigars. With a full competition room and a strong field competing for the national title, the excitement was palpable from the opening light to the final moments of the competition. At the centre of it all was one big question: could a

TOP 3 BEST TIMES CSWC OLIVA CANADA 2026