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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,...
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...