As one of the biggest exporters of cigars in the world, the Dominican Republic is likely to be on the travel bucket list of many a cigar aficionado. The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that is located close to Cuba, and the two countries have a long relationship and history when it comes to […]
While the likes of Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger have been spotted smoking cigars on screen, one famous face was known for smoking stogies behind the camera instead. Known as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock directed over 50 feature films and is established as one of the best and most influential filmmakers in history. […]
We explore the history of women and cigars, how attitudes have changed over the years, as well as some of the iconic women who have enjoyed smoking cigars.
Cigars are a complex and fascinating topic, with even the most experienced of aficionados learning something new daily. Whether this is discovering a previously unknown brand or a new, exciting blend, it can lead you down a rabbit hole of exploration and discovery.
No matter your reference points, cigars have almost always been associated with class or power since their commercialisation. From seeing Winston Churchill smoking his preferred Romeo Y Julieta sticks to Clint Eastwood and JFK, cigars, and the action of smoking one, suggest elegance, wealth and class.
Fidel Castro was a fan of cigars and was integral to the way the Cuban tobacco industry works. We look his life, relationship with cigars, and the impact he had on the industry.
Nicaragua is a country in Central America located on the strip of land that connects the bulk of the South America continent to Mexico. This land is home to countries such as Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica; all countries that are known for their cigar prominence.
Why has a connection between crime and a fine smoke been established? We take a look at the reasons behind cigars being seen as a symbol of crime.
When we think of countries associated with cigars, the likes of Cuba, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic are likely to come to mind first. But did you know that Italy actually has a long and interesting history of tobacco production itself too? While not offering cigars on quite the same scale as countries like Cuba, […]
As well as being the 35th President of the United States, JFK was something of a cigar aficionado. We take a look at Kennedy’s life and his relationship with cigars.
