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Demystifying the cigar, from seed to shelf

Demystifying the cigar, from seed to shelf

By Aaron Sigmond  CIGARS ARE SIMPLE. So simple that they comprise just a single ingredient: dark tobaccos. Not, of course, just any dark tobaccos, however.  Much like grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Pinot Noir—there are said to be some 10,000 wine grapes varieties—so too are there many...
Cuban Lockdown: What Does It Mean For Our industry?

Cuban Lockdown: What Does It Mean For Our industry?

Parque Central in Havana, Cuba. It’s been a while since our last blog post and we must apologise to our dear readers for taking such a long break. It goes without saying that we’ve been hard at work during these times to ensure that all our customers receive the care...
How to Roll a Cigar: The Different Methods

How to Roll a Cigar: The Different Methods

REVISITED 23/03/20 "CIGAR ROLLING IS AN ART" As with every art form, there is an artist; an idea; a technique and the art itself. In the case of Cigar Making, it is no different. Behind every Cuban Cigar there is the torcedor, the image of the perfect/unique cigar, the various...
Robusto Cigars: An Aficionado's Favourite Format

Robusto Cigars: An Aficionado's Favourite Format

THE ROBUSTO; A SHORT AND THICK SMOKE Cuban Cigars come in many shapes and sizes, providing a variety of choice for cigar-smokers. Whether you prefer slimmer smokes like the Panatela format or like thicker cigars like the Gordito – the cigar market has it. One of the most classic sizes is...
How to Maintain Your Cigar Humidor

How to Maintain Your Cigar Humidor

Cigar Humidors are essential for any cigar aficionado. If you want your Cuban Cigars to stay fresh, then it is imperative you purchase a satisfactory storage solution that ensures that it provides the right conditions to store your smokes. Humidors will not only prevent your cigars from drying out, but it will support the natural...
Challenging the Norm: Feminism & Smoking Cigars

Challenging the Norm: Feminism & Smoking Cigars

FREEDOM. LIBERATION. EQUALITY.  It comes as no surprise that smoking Cuban cigars have long been associated with men. With famous male figures such as Fidel Castro and Winston Churchill, it's no wonder the connection between women and smoking has been considered quite precarious. But it hasn't always been that way. The original Mayan...
Cigar Mistakes: Things to Avoid

Cigar Mistakes: Things to Avoid

REVISITED 06/03/20 We at EGM take pride in the way we store and smoke our cigars. We feel that when so much time, thought and effort has gone into creating these Cuban cigars, the very best we can do is make sure that they are being stored and smoked in...
The Process of Growing Cuban Tobacco

The Process of Growing Cuban Tobacco

Out of all the countries in the world, Cuba is truly one of the most perfect places to grow tobacco. The West of Cuba, where the acclaimed Pinar del Rio is located, is a region that has earned to the name of being the best place to cultivate tobacco for Cuban Cigars. The region’s climate consists...
The Legacy of Cuban Cigar Factory Storytellers

The Legacy of Cuban Cigar Factory Storytellers

  REVISITED 02/03/2020  EDUCATIONAL. INFLUENTIAL. CUBA'S CLASSIC TRADITION Cigar smokers who Cuban cigars, understand the backbreaking work involved to produce their hand-crafted pieces. Tobacco farmers, torecedores; the level of care undertaken to correctly age cigars in a humidor. Nevertheless, there’s another type of worker – crucial to the process, who...
Cigar-Smoking Icons: Winston Churchill

Cigar-Smoking Icons: Winston Churchill

 STATESMAN. AUTHOR. SOLDIER Politician, army officer and writer – Winston Churchill is undoubtedly, one of the most iconic cigar-smoking statesmen in the world. It would be an understatement to say that he just ‘liked’ smoking Cuban cigars – because he absolutely loved it. Cigars were an important part of his life,...
A Look Into Cuban Reserva and Gran Reserva Cigars

A Look Into Cuban Reserva and Gran Reserva Cigars

LUXURIOUS. EXCLUSIVE. LIMITED EDITION. It’s no surprise that a box of regular Cuban Cigars can cost you a few hundred dollars. But, for aficionados who want to take that a few steps further – then you might want to try the Reserva or Gran Reserva range from Habanos. A box of...
The Golden Age of Smoking Cigars

The Golden Age of Smoking Cigars

Despite the harsh restrictions on smoking all around the world, we believe that the future of cigar-smoking seems bright! Though many of you may beg to differ, it's only fair to contemplate on how far the cigar industry has moved forward since the 20th century. Think about it; we've got new...
A Captivating Love Story: Romeo y Julieta Cigars

A Captivating Love Story: Romeo y Julieta Cigars

REVISITED 06/02/2020 A SHAKESPEARIAN TALE – Inocencio Alvarez and Manin Garcia were two cigar aficionados who created one of the most extraordinarily successful brands in the Cuban cigars world. It was the factory workers, who enjoyed a Shakespeare education and inspired the famous name. They often requested to be read the...
Cigar-Smoking Icons: John F. Kennedy

Cigar-Smoking Icons: John F. Kennedy

AMERICA. POLITICS. CIGARS. John F Kennedy, like Winston Churchill, was recognised to be one of the greatest cigar-smoking statesmen of all-time. Known as the 35th president of the United States, J.F.K. was at the centre of politics in the 60s until his untimely assassination in 1963. During his presidency, he experienced one...
XXII Festival del Habano is Almost Here

XXII Festival del Habano is Almost Here

With February fast approaching - the excitement and anticipation for the XXII Festival Del Habanos are building high, here at EGM. We were lucky enough to attend the 21st Festival Del Habano last year and let us tell you it’s a week to remember! Taking place from the 24th February...