Monthly Archives: January 2018

Davidoff Celebrates Half a Century of Cigars

Amongst connoisseurs, Davidoff cigars are a popular choice. Not only do they exude luxuriousness through their slick and sophisticated appearance, but their mild yet exciting flavours offer a smoking experience at the height of pleasure. This year, the renowned cigar brand will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with the release of a custom-made cigar range […]

Cigars: A Lasting Symbol of Male Success

For centuries, cigars have served as iconic accompaniments for men of wealth and power. Many famous figures such as Winston Churchill, Al Capone, and Alfred Hitchcock would seldom be seen without a signature stogie protruding from their mouths, each a top dog in their profession (legal or not). But what exactly has made the cigar […]

A Gentleman’s Guide to Classic Cocktails

They say curiosity killed the cat, right? Well, it also killed the days of necking sickly sweet shots in order to see who could ‘handle’ their drink. At some stage in every gentleman’s life, drinking becomes more of a hobby than a means of simply getting drunk. Upon graduating from boy to man, the desire […]

Cigar and Pipe Smoking Cartoon Characters

While you may think that the child-targeted animations and cartoons produced by the likes of Disney would not be displaying characters smoking on screen, there have actually been a wide number of animated faces from both film and TV to light up on screen. We take a look at just a few of the cigar […]

A Guide to Cigar Smoking in London

Many may assume that the 2007 smoking ban would have dampened the English passion for cigar smoking. However, the undying love for a pleasurable smoke lives on in London, proved by the large variety of bustling cigar bars and lounges that continue to boom in the capital. Along with supplying some of the world’s most […]

Roll Your Own Cigars at Camp Camacho

The ultimate cigar aficionados experience is back and better than ever after a ten-year hiatus. Camacho Cigars announced the return of Camp Camacho late last year, and the trip dates are almost upon us, running between February and April 2018. It’s not too late to get involved though, as tickets are still available.

Gary Oldman Smoked £30,000 Worth of Cigars Playing Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill with a Romeo y Julieta cigar

World War II film, “Darkest Hour”, featuring Gary Oldman as the legendary Winston Churchill is set for release. Of course, no depiction of the iconic Prime Minister would be complete without the trademark Homburg Hat, neat bow tie and smouldering stogie that he was rarely seen without.

Can Whisky be Matured in an Hour?

Whisky that has been aged

Imagine a world in which whisky could be aged in mere hours, rather than the several years it currently takes. In theory, you could sit and enjoy a dram while a whisky was specially made and aged for you while you wait. Well, recently released documents, previously kept secret, have revealed that this could have […]

Cigar Festival Season is Here for 2018

For many, January is a miserable month. However, for cigar enthusiasts, it signals the arrival of festival season! Throughout January and February around the world, a number of cigar festivals take place each year, all celebrating cigars, tobacco and the all-round experience of enjoying a good old stogie. So, if you fancy a winter getaway […]

José Orlando Padrón: The Life of a True Cigar Connoisseur

Smoke sifting through the air on a black background.

At the end of last year, cigar connoisseurs from all over the globe were saddened by the news that one of the tobacco industry’s greatest icons, José Orlando Padrón, had passed away. At 91 years of age, Padrón had certainly made his mark in the world of tobacconists and was best known as the founder […]

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