Why Your Cigar May Taste Bitter

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There is little more annoying than sitting down to enjoy a smoke and discovering that your cigar tastes bitter after you take a puff. Cigars can taste bitter due to a number of reasons, and even the world’s finest cigars can turn in certain conditions. So how do cigars end up bitter? We take a […]

Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

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The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic was the Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year in 2018. Perez-Carrillo, as a name, has been known in the Cigar Industry for years. Ernesto, his father before him, and the family before that, have all been integrally involved in making cigars for generations.  This is what was the inspiration for […]

Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 149 La Vega Robusto

Plasencia Cigars announced their new line, Plasencia Cosecha 149, back at the 2021 PCA trade show and began shipping it in November. This is the second cigar in their “Cosecha” series. The word “cosecha” translates to “harvest” in Spanish and refers to the 149th harvest of the field that this tobacco came from, which took […]

Best Pipes for Christmas

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Christmas lights are starting to brighten up the dark skies, and our hats and scarves are out for good; the festive period has officially begun! In this chilly weather there isn’t much we enjoy more than cosying up by the fire with our favourite pipe, so why not gift one to your loved ones? You […]

Secret Santa Gifts For Cigar Smokers

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Soon it will be Christmas, and in the run-up to that are a whole host of fun festive activities, meeting up with close friends for a Christmas drink, late-night shopping and the work Christmas party! The latter also means the dreaded Secret Santa presents, which could mean you snare the guy from accounting that you […]

How to Buy a Cigar as a Gift

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Choosing a cigar as a gift can be a daunting task, to say the least. Similar to trying to pick out the perfect bottle of wine for a loved one, choosing a cigar may require the knowledge of the smoker’s preferences when it comes to strength and flavour. But thanks to our insightful guide, you […]

What to Buy a Cigar Lover

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Choosing a gift for a loved one can be a challenge, and with Christmas just around the corner, you’re undoubtedly trying to decide what to buy for that special cigar lover in your life. Lucky for you, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you find the perfect gift for a cigar lover this […]

Cigar Review: Casdagli Daughters of the Wind Pony Express

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Pony Express is the newest addition to the stables of the Daughters of the Wind Line. The main modification to the original Daughters of the Wind blend is the extra amount of the Dominican Oscuro Ligero filler that further enriches and strengthens the blend. The other change to the Daughters of the Wind Line blend […]

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