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Aristotle Onassis: Wealth, Love, and Cuban Cigars

Aristotle Onassis: Wealth, Love, and Cuban Cigars

Smoking Cuban Cigars is a ritual strongly associated with the true gentleman. In particular, men of exceptional elegance, manners, and sophistication were always attracted to the would of habanos. Whether it’s rarity, the sense of exquisite craftsmanship, or simply the allure of the smoking ritual, puffing habanos is undeniably a...
Arnold “Red” Auerbach: Basketball Coach and Cigar Enthusiast

Arnold “Red” Auerbach: Basketball Coach and Cigar Enthusiast

REVOLUTIONARY. NBA LEGEND. CIGARS FANATIC In past blog posts, we have looked at the lives of influencing public figures who, simultaneously, happened to be avid cigar aficionados. From Winston Churchill’s relationship with Romeo y Julieta cigars to Hitchcock’s weak spot for Montecristo smokes, Cuban Cigars Online seem to be attracted to...
Alfred Hitchcock: Filmmaker and Cigar Aficionado

Alfred Hitchcock: Filmmaker and Cigar Aficionado

ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR. FILM REVOLUTIONIST. A CIGAR ENTHUSIAST Located in Los Angeles - the land of dreams, Hollywood is a place well known amongst rising film stars for its transformative opportunities but, also, for its Cuban Cigars Online reputation. From accomplished producers to exceptionally talented performers, Hollywood has nurtured some of...
Pedro Murias’ La Meridiana: Cuban Cigars Historic Factory

Pedro Murias’ La Meridiana: Cuban Cigars Historic Factory

MONUMENTAL. LEGENDARY. CIGARS BIRTHPLACE In the late nineteenth century, Pedro Murias’ La Meridiana factory was one of the largest and most significant manufactures of Habanos in Cuba. Located in the district of old Havana – Habana Vieja, on Calle Agramonte, the magnificent building occupied an entire block on Calle Agramonte,...
Cuban Cigars: A Sign of Political Influence and Power

Cuban Cigars: A Sign of Political Influence and Power

HIGHLY PRESTIGIOUS. POLITICALLY INFLUENCED. A SYMBOL OF POWER. Cuban Cigars are widely considered as a symbol of prestige and influence. From strong political figures to contemporary artists, smoking cigars has always been an act of social esteem and power. With that been said, in today’s post we explore the interpretation of cigars as a sign of influence -...
Cuban Cigars meet Great Literature: Cigar Smoking Authors

Cuban Cigars meet Great Literature: Cigar Smoking Authors

INSPIRATIONAL. PASSIONATE. TRUE CIGAR AFICIONADOS Cuban Cigars and literature always shared a very strong bond – one constantly influencing the course of the other. For the cigars industry, and especially for brands like Romeo Y Julieta and Montecristo – which were named after acclaimed literary pieces, literature was and will...
Alejandro Robaina: The Godfather of Cuban Tobacco

Alejandro Robaina: The Godfather of Cuban Tobacco

Alejandro Robaina enjoying a Cuban Cigar “TOBACCO PRODUCTION AS FAMILY HERITAGE. AN INSPIRING PLANTATIONS GROWER”  Cuban Cigars have a long history of successful Habano pioneers as we have showcased on our post Cuban Cigars Industry Pioneers where we discuss the most significant figures in the cigars industry. Inspiring Cuban Tobacco grower...
Inside El Laguito: The Home of Cohiba Cigars

Inside El Laguito: The Home of Cohiba Cigars

 Outside the beautiful El Laguito Cohiba Cigars Factory in Havana UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS. EXCLUSIVE INSIDE KNOWLEDGE. THE HOME OF COHIBA CIGARS Want to know what makes Cohiba the biggest name in Cuban Cigars? We went behind the private doors of El Laguito, the Cohiba Cigars factory to explore the opulence, production...
Cuban Cigar Industry Pioneers

Cuban Cigar Industry Pioneers

 ROYAL DECREE. LEGENDARY SMOKERS. CUBAN CIGAR LEADERS The story of Cuban Cigars is rich and intricate in history. Many a smoker and many a pioneer. But delving through the encyclopaedia of names who have left their mark on the industry, we take a look at some of the most well-known,...
The Enduring Effect of Castro's Nationalisation of Cuban Cigars

The Enduring Effect of Castro's Nationalisation of Cuban Cigars

 Cohiba Behike Collection CONTROVERSIAL LEGACY. LOSS OF CIGAR BARONS. GOVERNMENT CONTROL On the 25th of November 2016, Fidel Castro passed away. Nine days of national mourning was declared in Cuba, with scenes from Miami to Havana displaying crowds of grief. At 90 years old and with years of failing health,...
Cuban Cigar Idol: Orson Welles

Cuban Cigar Idol: Orson Welles

Image via Twitter LEGENDARY DIRECTOR. ACCLAIMED ACTOR. CIGAR CONNOISSEUR In celebration of Orson Welles’s final film being shown on Netflix – four decades after being created, we have chosen to look back at the legendary icon, a pioneer in film and radio, and a famous connoisseur of Cuban cigars. FAVOURITE...
Interview with Favourite Cuban Cigars Photographer on Instagram

Interview with Favourite Cuban Cigars Photographer on Instagram

The man himself - Robert, a.k.a - Hecho en Camera Article updated and revamped on Wednesday 24th October 2018 CLASSIC HABANOS. CIGAR AND DRINK PAIRINGS. CIGAR HASHTAGS We tracked down one of our favourite cigar photographers on Instagram, and arranged this exclusive interview. Robert, otherwise known as Hecho en Camera, lives...
Master of Havana Cigars: What it Takes to Receive the Qualification

Master of Havana Cigars: What it Takes to Receive the Qualification

 Lighting a Hoyo Epicure No. 2 Reserva Cosecha 2012 Cigar DEDICATION. HARD-WORK. A LOVE FOR HABANOS There are less than 30 Masters of Havana Cigars working in the UK.  While cigar aficionados may claim to know everything about Cuban Cigars, only an elite few have the prestigious qualification to prove...
The Cigar Husbands of Jackie Kennedy

The Cigar Husbands of Jackie Kennedy

John F. Kennedy via Twitter Around the world, September Fashion Week and signature September magazine issues are signally the season of fall. As we are in the most stylish month, we’re reminded of style icons like Jackie Kennedy, who cocooned her sometimes mournful and pitiful body in rapturous wealth. 60’s...
The Art Between a Creative and Their Cuban Cigar

The Art Between a Creative and Their Cuban Cigar

Actor Jack Nicholson smoking a cigar. Photo via Twitter  HOLLYWOOD STARS. ICONIC DIRECTORS. CREATIVE ARTISTS While some find expression – an outlet, released in the midst of cooking, painting and dance, a creative mind cannot relax with art, when art is their place of work. Many a talent – musicians,...