Seven different tobaccos from six different countries were incorporated into the final blend of the PSyKo Seven Connecticut Toro, including an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Dominican San Vicente binder and a “multi-county blend” of tobaccos used in the filler. Packaged in boxes of 20, the new regular production blend is rolled at in the Dominican […]
Each year, Cigar Journal hosts the Cigar Trophy Awards – an award voted for by cigar consumers rather than those in the industry. Established in 1998, the Cigar Trophy Award has become a coveted prize in the cigar world and is the only one voted for by the public. Smokers are encouraged to nominate candidates […]
Nick Jonas probably isn’t the first person you think of when you imagine a cigar smoking icon. He’s a clean cut, boy band member and Disney star. And he’s only 28 years old. But he’s helping bring cigar smoking into the mainstream thanks to a high-profile feature in Cigar Aficionado magazine. Find out how much […]
El Septimo is a cigar brand that was founded in France in 2005 but was acquired by Zaya Younan in 2019 to reinfuse the brand with an extra sense of luxury and provide the world with an exquisite new collection of smokes to enjoy. In celebration of the return of El Septimo to Havana House, […]
Master Blender Nick Melillo has been around tobacco all his life, a charmed existence indeed, culminating in the remarkable Charter Oak CT Broadleaf Toro cigar. Gifted with an innate taste for good longleaf, Melillo wasn’t long out of school before finding himself at Drew Estate, where he would rise to VP. The desire to create […]
Like any new hobby, knowing where to begin when it comes to cigar smoking can sometimes be a little daunting. If you have decided you would like to join the wonderful world of cigar smoking, then one of the biggest hurdles can be deciding which cigar is the right one to make your first time […]
Every smoker looks for something slightly different when on the hunt for their ideal cigar. Some may look for a stronger cigar, whereas others may focus on finding one with specific caramel flavours, for example. Not focussing on the specifics of taste, other cigar smokers will rather consider the time it takes for the cigar […]
Last week we held our inaugural Clay Pigeon Shooting and Cigar Event at EJ Churchill Shooting Ground in High Wycombe. Although the British weather was against us, we had a fantastic time, smoked some incredible cigars and shot a lot of clays. We split into three groups to have our introduction to shooting by the […]
We tried the Kristoff Pistoff Robusto Cigar to explore the smoking experience it offers. Read our review below, or shop now to enjoy this cigar for yourself. Originally launched in the summer of 2016, the Pistoff Kristoff line was said to be the fullest in the company’s portfolio, yet owner Glen Case repeated several times […]
Cigars and pipes both offer a richer tobacco experience. We explore the differences between pipes and cigars, so you can decide which way of smoking is best for you.
