FIREARMS, FOCUS, AND FIERCE COMPETITION: CSWC IGNITES IN NAPLES, FLORIDA
- expertcigar
- Jul 16, 2025
- 2 min read
The 2025 Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC by Oliva Cigars) ignited its USA season in explosive fashion with a first round that was as unique as it was intense—hosted inside the stunning Alamo Gun Club in Naples, Florida.
It was a night of precision, tension, and focus—not just on the range, but at the competition tables, where competitors lit up their Oliva Mareva tournament cigars for the first time on American soil. The setting couldn’t have been more fitting: a premium private gun club where accuracy and control are a way of life.
The opening ceremony was led by none other than Laure Boisbouvier, the brilliant and charismatic Marketing Director of Oliva Cigars, whose presence and words energized the field before the countdown began.
A special note of recognition goes to Michael C. McMeekan, who made his debut as an official CSWC judge. His presence brought not only precision but also a great spirit of camaraderie and professionalism to the event. A true gentleman and a fantastic addition to the CSWC judging family.
What followed was a spectacular display of patience and mental discipline.
With unpredictable turnarounds and a final stretch, Nicole Bennett emerged as the champion of the night with a brilliant time of 1 hour and 35 minutes. Her dominance in the final phase left no doubt—she’s here to contend for much more than local honors this season.
Hot on her heels, Mario Ouct delivered a composed and consistent performance, finishing just behind at 1 hour and 30 minutes, securing second place. Rounding out the podium, Conor Dunn gave a gutsy performance and held strong under pressure, earning a well-deserved third place.
The Alamo Naples event has set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable USA season of CSWC—quality over quantity, with every second, every puff, and every detail counting toward the ultimate goal: a ticket to the Grand Final in Split, Croatia.