Close but no cigar: Celebratory cigars and why you shouldn’t be so precious
We all have those celebratory cigars we have put aside for a special occasion, but I think that’s a fallacy, and this is why…
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Essential cigar accessories: What you really need
What cigar accessories are truely essential when starting your cigar journey? Here is my list of essential cigar accessories, some very obvious, others not so.
Hand Rolled: Essential viewing for all cigar lovers
Of all the documentaries I’ve watched, there have been very few about cigars. When I heard about “Hand Rolled: A Film about Cigars” I was eager for its release
I didn’t know that! 7 crazy cigar facts that will probably blow your mind
I love picking up random trivia. You never know when it might be handy. Here are 7 crazy cigar facts that I’ve picked up over the years that will blow your mind
Exciting news from Kafie 1901: From Honduras to the Dominican Republic
After 8 years making cigars in his native Honduras, Dr Gaby Kafie moved Kafie 1901 production to the Dominican Republic. But what does this mean for his cigars?
Leggets x Oriental Cigar Gin – Is this a new perfect pairing?
I’ve tended to shy away from pairing gin with a cigar as the juniper notes would likely overpower or clash with the cigar, but what about Leggets Cigar gin?
How much?! What the crazy Cuban Cigar price rise means to me
With the cost of a Cuban cigar rising from just affordable to crazy, what impact could this have on the UK cigar market?
Five special cigars that will help me celebrate through 2022
During 2022 I have several special events booked in my diary. Weddings, birthdays and The Queens Jubilee all call for special cigars, so here are 5 of my picks.
Heart warming cigar herf in Halifax: From solo smoker to social butterfly
Prior to the Pandemic the last thing I wanted to do was join a herf. Cigars were a solo pastime. Roll on May 2022 and I’m up in Halifax with 40+ cigar smokers
My top nine best cigars of 2021
It’s the end of the year and time for my Top Nine Best Cigars of 2021. There are some old favourites as well as new discoveries and a couple of heartbreakers.
