Cigar clubs are the height of extravagance and exclusivity, often hosting some of the world’s wealthiest business people and whole range of celebrities in the most luxurious of settings.
Monthly Archives: September 2018
While cigars can be obtained relatively easily in the UK, some cigar lovers like to travel direct to the source, flying out to places like Cuba to try and get some great deals on cigars in the country that they were made. While this can be a great idea, buying cigars abroad can open you […]
Many whisky makers stick rigidly to their traditions, never straying from the tried and tested methods that have kept their distillery running for years. With a rising interest and popularity for whisky, many newcomers to the industry are having to forgo these traditions, in favour of weird and whacky techniques, in the hopes of gaining […]
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro, lots of people make avoidable mistakes when smoking pipes. These common mistakes can lead to a smoke that you’d rather forget, or even worse, put you off for good. Read our guide for the dos and don’ts of pipe smoking, to be sure you get a pleasant smoke […]
In today’s world of cigars, you’d be hard-pressed to find a cigar that didn’t come with its own distinctive band. Today, the band denotes the brand. Cohiba cigars, for instance,  can be identified by vibrant yellow, paired with black and white squares on the band. However, cigars historically didn’t always come with bands, and it is […]
For many, vaping has not only become a healthier, more cost-effective alternative for cigarettes, but it is also a way of life. The vaping community has established itself within societies all over the world, and there are various groups and forums where people share advice and tips that anyone looking to start vaping can join […]
In theory, whisky can be made from almost any grain, although the vast majority of distilleries will stick to the traditional four grains, which include barley, rye, corn and wheat. However, as the whisky world expands and distilleries look to new methods to get an edge on the ever-growing competition, non-traditional grains are being turned […]
If you’ve been following our blog, you may have seen us discussing the Top 11 Most Expensive Cigars in the world. Gurkha was featured twice on the list, with their Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve coming in at number 8, and the Gurkha Black Dragon ranking in fifth position. What we didn’t mention was their exclusive […]
First time cutting a cigar? Perhaps you’ve bought yourself a nice Davidoff 2000 to smoke with your pals that you can’t afford to cut wrong? Doing so could ruin the cigars structure and your overall experience. Don’t leave it to chance, we’ve created this guide for you to read up on to further your knowledge […]