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Cyber Monday - EGM Cigars

Cyber Monday - EGM Cigars

We’re here to brighten up you’re Monday morning! You can still get 15% off ALL regular production Cuban cigars and cigar accessories on the EGM site. Don’t miss this last chance to save some coin on your favourite smokes! You could even get prepared for the festive season and get some gifts for your...
Black Friday - EGM Cigars

Black Friday - EGM Cigars

Are you ready aficionados? Now is your chance to grab all your favourite Cuban cigars at a discounted price. For this weekend only we are giving you 15% off all regular production cigars and accessories from our Cuban cigar shop. That’s right! Whether you love Cohiba, Montecristo or Partagas – this weekend is the time to stock up....
S.T. Dupont Spotlight: The Perfect Luxury Gifts for Cigar Aficionados

S.T. Dupont Spotlight: The Perfect Luxury Gifts for Cigar Aficionados

As  Cuban cigar-lovers, what better way to celebrate the end of the year by gifting a luxurious cigar accessory, whether it's for your friends or for yourself. In this article, we will be putting a spotlight on the brand 'S.T. Dupont', and why their products make the perfect present for someone...
Christmas Gift Guide: What to Buy For Cigar Lovers

Christmas Gift Guide: What to Buy For Cigar Lovers

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… well almost! The time has come to start thinking about the gifts you’re going to give your loved ones this Christmas, although we’re sure some of you early birds already have! As we are Cuban cigar connoisseurs, we thought it would be a great...
Choosing a Cigar Humidor: Things to Consider

Choosing a Cigar Humidor: Things to Consider

As all you cigar connoisseurs know, humidors are a must-have when it comes to storing Cuban Cigars - they allow your stogies to remain fresh, while also supporting the natural ageing process of the tobacco. You wouldn’t want to find your expensive Cohiba Cigars damaged, do you? It certainly is...
Why do we Celebrate with Cigars?

Why do we Celebrate with Cigars?

Cuban cigars have been made a worldwide phenomenon for centuries. Since then cigars have been integrated into Western culture as a symbol of celebration and victory. From weddings and the birth of a child to corporate success – a special occasion is always a good excuse to share out a few...
Top 5 Thin Cuban Cigars to Try

Top 5 Thin Cuban Cigars to Try

Among the large community of thick cigar-lovers, there are a handful of you aficionados that prefer to smoke something slim. Despite the popularity of thicker Cuban cigars, such as the Trinidad Vigia or the Trinidad Topes, there are numerous smokers who may prefer to smoke something quick and light. This...
Beginners Guide to Selecting Your First Cigar

Beginners Guide to Selecting Your First Cigar

Here’s one for our friends who are at the very beginning of their Cuban cigars journey – you have one hell of an exciting road ahead of you! We know that when you’re new to the world of Habanos, it can be incredibly overwhelming – particularly when choosing your first Cuban cigar online....
What are Culebras Cigars and How Do You Smoke Them?

What are Culebras Cigars and How Do You Smoke Them?

Partagas Culebras (Image Source: CutLightSmoke)   Possibly one of the most unique, oddly-shaped Cuban Cigars in the market - the culebras. When you think of ordinary cigars, you will immediately think of the traditional, long brown tube characteristic that of Robusto or Corona vitolas. However, a culebras does not fit...
Vegueros Cigars: A Taste of Cuba

Vegueros Cigars: A Taste of Cuba

Here at EGM Cigars, we provide our beloved aficionados with an extensive range of Cuban cigars. Whether you’re looking for thin or thick, strong or light cigars for sale online – we have something for you. One brand which stands out in the Habanos world is Vegueros Cigars. It’s a brand which is rich in...
Ash from Cuban Cigars: Essential Tips to know

Ash from Cuban Cigars: Essential Tips to know

 QUALITY TOBACCO LEAVES. GOOD CONSTRUCTION. MINERAL RICH SOIL The ash from Cuban Cigars can reveal many facets. Here we explain what to inspect and why the ash is crucial, so you can fully enjoy your smoke. CHECK THE COLOUR – All the greatest Cuban cigar brands, Cohiba, Montecristo and Partagas...
Analysing the Quality of a Cigar, Before Smoking It

Analysing the Quality of a Cigar, Before Smoking It

Without tasting the cigar, is there a way to analyse whether it is a good quality Cuban cigar? Certainly, to an extent. If you are physically selecting or purchasing from a shop, it’s extremely useful to check the quality of the roll beforehand so that you can avoid wasting your...
An Ultimate Bucket List: 4 Things Every Aficionado Dreams Of

An Ultimate Bucket List: 4 Things Every Aficionado Dreams Of

We can all agree that puffing away on a Cuban cigar is quite possibly one of life’s finest pleasures. The Cuban cigar world is full of so many great experiences and we want to help you aficionados take full advantage of it. So, we’ve put together a list of things that can...
What Makes Cigars Different to Other Tobacco Products?

What Makes Cigars Different to Other Tobacco Products?

Although we’re sure you aficionados can full appreciate the unforgettable experience cigar-smoking provides – we know many people are left wondering why they’re so different to other tobacco products. Several things separating Cuban cigars from the rest of the tobacco family, and today we’re here to tell you just that. Here are...
Cigar Lounge Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts

Cigar Lounge Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts

Visiting a cigar lounge is truly a magical experience. Nothing beats being surrounded by other cigar aficionados, as well as having a wide selection of Cuban cigars and alcohol to choose from. It genuinely is the perfect place to smoke a stick of tobacco. However, there could also be a...