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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,...
The Story Behind Bolívar Cigars

The Story Behind Bolívar Cigars

Bolivar Cigars are some of the strongest cigars for sale and like other well known brands has an interesting and significant history. We’re taking a look at it in this post on our Cuban Cigar blog.  The Bolívar brand was founded in 1901 by Jose. F. Rocha, but was not registered as...
In Conversation with Cuba's Talented Photographer: Ramon Iglesias

In Conversation with Cuba's Talented Photographer: Ramon Iglesias

Our guest today is Ramon Iglesias, born and raised in Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba, the birthplace of his favourite Rum [Ramon points to a bottle of Rum Santiago de Cuba in front of him]. He moved to Havana when he was a young man and by the time the...
Q & A: Zoe Nocedo Primo, Director of the Museo del Tabac in Havana

Q & A: Zoe Nocedo Primo, Director of the Museo del Tabac in Havana

Recently we sat down with Zoe Nocedo Primo, the director of the Museum del Tabaco in Havana, Cuba and spoke to her about everything cigar related. We covered everything from Cumpay Segundo’s sombrero, to Cuba’s rich history. This inspiring woman knows every single piece of information there is to know...
In Conversation with Cuban Cigars Ambassador: Milagro C. Morales

In Conversation with Cuban Cigars Ambassador: Milagro C. Morales

At this year’s Encuentro Amigos de Partagas Festival we were able to interview a number of influential and inspiring people and Milagro C. Morales was certainly one of them. To have the opportunity to speak with such a wonderful ambassador for Cuban cigars was a true pleasure and one we’re very...
Habanosommelier World Champion 2017: A Conversation with Felipe Rojas Bruna

Habanosommelier World Champion 2017: A Conversation with Felipe Rojas Bruna

At this year's Encuentro Amigos de Partagas Festival we sat down with the Habanosommelier World Champion of 2017, Felipe Rojas Bruna. As his title commends, Felipe is an expert in Cuban cigars. Felipe currently lives and works in Dubai, as manager and cigar sommelier at the FIVE Palm hotel, successfully...
Paul de Sury on Cuban Cigars: An Interview

Paul de Sury on Cuban Cigars: An Interview

'Cuban Cigars are the only cigars in the world' Paul de Sury is a Professor of Economics at the University of Turin, the author of various publications including the handbook ‘How to Survive the Andropause’ and a collection of satirical stories called ‘Smoking Seriously Harms Your Health’. Paul has been...
Cigar Vixen: A Female Cigar Smoker's Idol

Cigar Vixen: A Female Cigar Smoker's Idol

Cigar Vixen, otherwise known as Delicia Silva, is a sensation in the cigar world who has rated some of the best cigars for sale. Since starting her multi-hyphen career as a model, cigar reviewer and travel and cigar show host, Delicia has quickly become one of the most trusted sources for...
Herficionado: The Instagrammer and Influencer Making Moves in The Male Dominated Cigar World

Herficionado: The Instagrammer and Influencer Making Moves in The Male Dominated Cigar World

HERficionado is a major player in the Instagram game. With over 13,000 followers, she has become a huge influence for female aficionados online. You just have to take a look at her latest posts to see what sort of things she’s been up to in the cigar industry. As is...
Zino Davidoff: Cuban Cigars in Switzerland

Zino Davidoff: Cuban Cigars in Switzerland

In this cigar blog post we celebrate 50 years of Davidoff Cigars and remember how it all began in 1968, in a small tobacco store which sold Cuban cigars in Switzerland. To commemorate such a big feat, we take a look at the life of cigar expert and cigar aficionado,...
Q&A: John DeCosta, Founder and Head Designer of Cigar Sanctum

Q&A: John DeCosta, Founder and Head Designer of Cigar Sanctum

This week we asked the charming and enigmatic John DeCosta some interesting questions about his business, Cigar Sanctum, his view on Cuban cigars, Cuban cigar history and what it takes to throw a good party in Havana. His answers reference his younger years, personal and business lives and some of his favourite Cuban...
Meet the Man of the Moment: Darius Namdar

Meet the Man of the Moment: Darius Namdar

One of the most memorable moments from our meeting with Darius Namdar on a beautiful sunny Thursday in London, was seeing the gorgeous cabinet in Mark’s Club which displayed an excellent selection of some of the best cigars for sale on the market today.  We arrived at Mark’s Club, in Mayfair, a...