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• 1st January, 1970How to Store You Cigar without Humidifier?

  Cigars are made of rolled, fermented and dried tobacco leaves.  These leaves are harvested from tropical environments. To protect the quality of your smoke retaining the moisture balance of the leaves is key. The most common and effective means of retaining the appropriate moisture balance is a humidor, basically a humidity-controlled space which can monitor […]

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• 1st January, 1970Cigars of the Silver Screen

  The Best Cigar Movies Around For the next instalment of our series of great cigar traditions, we look at some of the most iconic appearances of cigars in film. Often the coda to an action sequence, cigars in movies serve to give a hero depth and an air of devil-may-care. From sci-fi to political biopic, […]

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• 1st January, 1970What Factors Influence the Price of Cigars?

  At the most basic level, cigars are a collection of rolled, dried and fermented leaves. How then do they become so expensive?   Like any other product, many factors influence the price of cigars. Those factors include their rich history, contemporary supply and demand, craftsmanship and taxation. Let’s start with history. According to history books, […]

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• 2nd December, 2019Cigar Festivals of the World

  This is where the best cigar festivals are in the world For many of us, cigars are a private luxury. Nevertheless, a few times a year, cigar enthusiasts, aficionados, new initiates and leading lights of the industry get together to indulge their passion and sample new offerings. Across the world there are hundreds of cigar […]

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• 2nd December, 2019Cigars of the Silver Screen

    For the next instalment of our series of great cigar traditions, we look at some of the most iconic appearances of cigars in film. Often the coda to an action sequence, cigars in movies serve to give a hero depth and an air of devil-may-care. From sci-fi to political biopic, we have selected some […]

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• 2nd May, 2019Women That Love Cigars – Cigar Traditions

  Which Female Celebrities Love Cigars Most  Name the most famous cigar smokers of all time? Got a few in mind? Are you thinking of Winston Churchill or Clint Eastwood; perhaps Orson Wells or Mark Twain?                                            […]

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• 1st January, 1970Politics, Power and The Pleasure of the Perfect Smoke

  If there was a place where England touched the Caribbean Sea, where FDR and JFK sat down with Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, where Arnold Schwarzenegger had a meeting of minds with Winston Churchill, they would serve cigars. Far-fetched perhaps and not on any map, it would be the place where powerful leaders went to […]

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• 1st January, 1970Cigar Production: A Primer

  Fair warning: cigar aficionados tend to get a little obsessed. From creating the perfect whisky pairings to curating the most exclusive collections, to know them is to love them. When selecting exceptional quality cigars for the best flavour profile and smoking experience, knowing a little about how they are made is helpful. Here we have […]

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• 1st January, 1970Cigar Traditions – Celebrating a New Addition to the Family

  Many of the tobacco rituals we cherish come down to us from Native American cultures. Used in ceremonies, tobacco was the centrepiece of many rites and used as an offering to the spirits. Before setting out on a journey an offering of tobacco ensured safe passage; a pinch of tobacco marked the beginning of a […]

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• 12th October, 2018Christmas Gifts for Cigar Lovers

  In our opinion, nothing tells the gentleman in your life that you care about him more than a beautifully-crafted cigar case for Christmas.  A highly-personal and luxurious gift, thoughtful selection will allow you to find one that perfectly suits his style. From classically-styled leather cases to elegant and hardwearing carbon fibre, a quality cigar case […]

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• 9th November, 2018Picking the Best Cigar to Gift for Father’s Day

  Cigars are a great way to show your dad or husband that you value them and want them to recognise how much you care. Make this Father’s Day a special celebration by gifting your dad with a cigar that will make him feel like he is on top of the world. For those who are […]

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• 9th May, 2018Cigar Lounges in Australia

  Cigar lounges offer you a warm space where you can enjoy your cigar and pair it with a drink while you are out with your friends. There is a vast range of cigar lounges across Australia that are worth experiencing. If you ever find yourself in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth, these are the […]

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• 9th January, 2018The Different Ways to Light Your Cigar

  When it comes to perfecting the art of lighting up your cigar, the most important feature is to ensure that you light up your cigar’s wrapper and filler evenly. Choosing the right equipment and method in igniting your smoke is also vital in helping you ensure that your cigar experience is a pleasurable one. To […]

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• 8th February, 2018Cigar Smoking Tricks That Will Impress

  As we have already discovered, smoking a cigar is a fine art and requires a lot of practice and exploration. Once you uncover which smoking technique works best for you, you can further enhance your cigar smoking skills by mastering a range of cigar smoking tricks. These cigar smoking tricks are not for the weak […]

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• 8th February, 2018How to Put out a Cigar Properly

  What most new cigar smokers will do when it’s time to put out their cigar is stub it in a similar fashion to stubbing out a cigarette. For cigar smokers that have made a habit out of stubbing out their cigars, they will soon be met with a distinct off-putting smell that can be distasteful […]

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• 8th February, 2018The Difference Between Smoking a Cigar and Smoking a Pipe

  When it comes to smoking cigars and smoking with a pipe, there are multiple aspects to consider in choosing which smoking method is the most ideal for your personal tastes and preferences. Curious to discover whether you should stick to treating yourself with a pipe or switch to spoiling yourself with cigars? Find out below […]

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• 7th April, 2018Tips to Avoid Buying Fake Cigars

  Even the most premium cigar assortments can be easily faked. Too often, cigar vendors will get hold of a bunch of unbranded cigars and will band them with popular Cuban branded bands. After banding the counterfeit cigars, the cigar vendors will place the cigars within fake boxes that directly replicate the boxes of trusted and […]

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• 7th February, 2018Your Guide to Flavoured Cigars

  Flavoured cigars offer cigar smokers a uniquely charming smoke through warm provisions of familiar flavours. As most flavoured cigars have been curated to match a specified taste, flavoured cigars have the benefit of being a great introduction to new cigar smokers. Flavoured cigars are not only ideal for new smokers, but also are commonly embraced […]

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• 7th January, 2018Techniques to Enjoy Your Cigar Even More

  While smoking a cigar is an enjoyable experience in and of itself, here are a couple techniques to bring your next smoking affair to the next level. Whether you have your own personal technique to smoking a stogie or are wanting to try out new ways of smoking, read on to discover the techniques that […]

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• 1st January, 1970Cigars: A Brief History

  Most people believe that cigars originated from Mayan culture. This is because the term ‘cigar’ stems from the Mayan word “sikar”, which directly translates to ‘smoke-rolled tobacco leaves’. Over time, Spanish-based cultures used the word ‘cigarro’ to describe what we all eventually accept today as cigars. To discover more about the interesting historical journey of […]

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