SLOW AND STEADY TRIUMPHS IN TALLINN — CSWC BY OLIVA CIGARS QUALIFIER ESTONIA

The 13th edition of Tallinn Cigar Weekend (August 16–17) once again confirmed its status as one of the most prestigious gatherings in Northern Europe.

The highlight was without a doubt the Slow Smoking Competition, where more than 40 participants battled in true CSWC spirit — patience, precision, and endurance.

This year, the event reached a new level of excitement as the new official Oliva CSWC competition cigar made its long-awaited debut in Tallinn. Competitors from seven countries joined the qualifier, eager to test themselves with the cigar that will decide the world champion later this month in Split, Croatia.

RESULTS — MEN’S SERIES

🥇 Kaido Randalu (Estonia) — 1h 17m 10s

🥈 Peep Ain Saar (Estonia) — 1h 15m 05s

🥉 Kirill Linnik (Estonia) — 1h 14m 10s

RESULTS — WOMEN’S SERIES

🥇 Evelina Randalu (Estonia) — 1h 03m 03s

🥈 Elena Linnik (Estonia) — 37m 50s

🥉 Kseniia Matusevich (Estonia) — 20m 55s

Beyond the competition, guests enjoyed the refined atmosphere of Restaurant Scheeli, with a gala dinner, cocktails, live music, and a moving performance of “A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” — honoring one of jazz’s greatest legends and known cigar lovers.

“The slow smoking competition is always the heart of our weekend, and this year’s debut of the new Oliva competition cigar made it especially exciting,” said Cigar Gentleman Lasse Öhman, Vice President of Tallinn Cigar Club. “It was a true test of endurance and technique — and the atmosphere was unforgettable.”

The weekend once again delivered what CSWC stands for worldwide: not just competition, but also camaraderie, laughter, and international friendship.

CSWC thanks its global partners: Oliva Cigars, Les Fines Lames, Cuervo y Sobrinos, S.T. Dupont, Damat Tween, Bosquet Paris, Boveda, DeART Humidors, Intertabac, Cigar Journal magazine, and Hulecos.