When you only smoke every now and then, you probably don’t want an overpoweringly strong cigar that lasts for hours. You want something that is easy to pick up, perfectly pleasant to smoke, with a balanced flavour and doesn’t take you all afternoon to finish. Here we share some of our top cigar picks for […]
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1 You’ve just enjoyed an hour of relaxing with an incredible smoke, but now it’s time to stop and return to your daily tasks. But how should you extinguish your cigar? Don’t Stub It Out When you get to the end of your cigar or want to stop smoking, the biggest temptation is probably going […]
From comparable creation and ageing processes to being a luxury collectable, there are a lot of similarities between cigars and wine. With similarities comes the potential to form a great pairing, and cigars and wine can offer just that. We take a look at how you can create a great pairing. How Does Pairing Work? […]
The way your cigar burns can reveal lots about the way your cigar has been constructed. While you may think that the way your cigar burns is down to the way you have lit it, the way the cigar has been made can actually make more of an impact. We take a look at the […]
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.
When you’re smoking a cigar, the aroma really adds to the experience, enhancing the flavours present in the smoke and helping to stimulate all of your senses. However, once the cigar has been smoked and the ash has settled, what can linger is a stale smell that’s hard to shake. Very few people enjoy the […]
There are many myths and legends surrounding cigars, but some of the stories are all true. We take a look at some of the most unusual facts about cigars: Â
Defining great cigars is quite a tricky task. This is primarily due to the overall experience from one person to the next being personal. However, some general and consistent characteristics feature in all great cigars. Read on to learn about these characteristics.
Cigar aficionados from around the world will be pleased to hear that, after a lengthy delay, the much-anticipated Mombacho Cosecha 2013 has finally been released and will soon be available in cigar shops across the globe.
Aside from whiskey, coffee is one of the most popular beverages to be enjoyed alongside a flavoursome cigar. But during summertime, many connoisseurs are put off by the thought of knocking back a steaming hot drink when the weather is so warm. However, not only can hot drinks actually help to cool you down but […]