Taking up pipe smoking can be difficult – there are a lot of things that can go wrong if you’re not confident with what you are doing. One bad experience with a pipe when you’re getting started can be enough to make you put down the pipe for good. Here at Havana House, we want […]
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Once you’ve grasped the basics of cigar smoking and know more or less what it is you are looking for in a cigar, you can start to look for ways in which you can enhance your cigar smoking experience. In this guide, we will share some of our advice and top tips to help you […]
Continuing the Cigar Country Spotlight series with a look into the tobacco industry in Switzerland, where big names in the cigar world find their home.
Considered one of America’s greatest comedians, Groucho Marx is a distinctive figure of stage and screen. Making a cigar a central part of his character and appearance, Marx has long been an icon in the world of cigars. To celebrate this cigar-smoking icon, we take a look at his life and relationship with cigars. Early […]
If you’re looking for a quintessentially-British smoking experience, then it doesn’t get better than matching up a smoking pipe with a classic cup of tea. While most pairing guides relating to smoking will typically focus more on whisky and cigars, we cannot forget about our beloved pipe tobacco, which offers just as many complex flavour […]
We all love a good cocktail in the summer. The combination of cooling ice, refreshing fizz and fresh fruitiness is the perfect mixture for a day when the sun is out and shining! While whiskey probably isn’t the first alcohol that would come to mind when we mention refreshing summer sips, we love a good […]
Cuban cigars sold in the UK should feature an EMS stamp on the box. We explore what EMS stamps are and what they mean for cigars.
Want to start a home bar? We share some tips on what you should prioritise and what you can skip when starting to stock your cabinet or bar.