February 22, 2021

Cigar Sanctuary - How to create the consummate home smoking lounge

By Nick Hendry The past 12 months have seen devotees of Cuban Cigars, like the majority of society, across the world spending a lot more time at home than we are used to.  This can present many new challenges, from maintaining our businesses to keeping in contact with friends and...

February 17, 2021

Punch Coronations Tubos Cigar Review

By Nick Hendry It can often be that one wishes to enjoy a Cuban Cigar while on the go, perhaps between meetings or after a lunch date with a friend.  For such occasions a Tubos cigar is the perfect companion – the slim aluminium tube will protect the wrapper from...

February 15, 2021

Brand Spotlight - The Elder Statesmen of Cuban Cigars

by Nick Hendry One of the most appealing characteristics of Cuban cigars, one that sets them apart from and above all other tobacco producing regions, is the sense of history and romance that surround the brands.  Whenever we light one we are joining in a tradition that spans hundreds of...

February 08, 2021

Icons of Cigars - Rihanna

by Nick Hendry When one discusses Cuban Cigars and their famous proponents the same names can often dominate the conversation.  These names – Churchill, Freud, JFK – belong to some of the most famous men in modern history, men who have accomplished great things and ensured they will be remembered...

February 05, 2021

Filter Coffees & Short Smokes

By Rikesh Chauhan When two creations of passion, craft, quality and beauty come together, it’s often an experience in which one has to completely immerse themself in. It’s watching the El Clásico with Cristiano and Messi going head to head. It’s being mesmerised by Gene Kelly sharing a stage with...

February 03, 2021

Por Larrañaga Petit Corona Cigar Review

Por Larranaga are one of the oldest Cuban Cigar brands, having been established around 1834.  The modern portfolio comprises only 4 regular production cigars, of which the Petit Corona is probably the most well-known.  This particular vitola is 5” by 42RG, allowing for around 35-40 minutes of smoking pleasure.  The...

February 02, 2021

How to light your Cuban cigar - tools and techniques...

By Nick Hendry.   When beginning a journey of enjoyment with a Cuban Cigar, the first steps are the most important. They choose the direction the rest of the trip will take so it is vital they are taken with care and attention. The lighting of our cigar is perhaps...

January 27, 2021

Sherry and Cigars: A Versatile Pairing

By Richard Duckworth    /   Photography: Julia Duckworth These endless winter days and the ongoing gloom in the world can wear one down. It can be somewhat edifying to reflect, think back to more pleasant times, and look forward to their imminent return. Andalucia, the sun-drenched south-west corner of Spain...

January 25, 2021

Cigar Style: The perfect accessories for the stylish smoker

By Nick Hendry   The smoking of a fine Cuban Cigar should always carry with it a sense of occasion.  It is a reward to the smoker for hard work done and a chance to reflect on challenges to come – you’ve earned it, so you deserve every aspect of...

January 22, 2021

On The Light Side

By Rikesh Chauhan My first cigar experience was quite picturesque. My father and I were on the rooftop of a restaurant in Singapore just before sunset, drinking Old Fashioneds, when the waiter handed us a cigar menu. Knowing absolutely nothing about cigars at the time, I asked him to recommend...

January 20, 2021

Montecristo No 5 Cigar Review

By Nick Hendry   There are few names in the world of Cuban Cigars as highly regarded as Montecristo, and none as popular. It is Habanos SA’s biggest-selling line and celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2020. The No 5 is a mainstay of the range and, at only 40RG by...

January 18, 2021

Brand Spotlight - Trinidad