Aluminium cigar tubes are as much a part of the Havana cigar world as cedar boxes and glass-fronted humidors. Today, tubed cigars are a familiar sight in every UK humidor, prized for their protection and presentation. But few smokers know the story behind the humble tube — or the eccentric character who brought it into…
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Simply Cigars is one of the UK’s leading international online cigar retailers, specialising in premium Cuban cigars, New World cigars from Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, and a wide selection of non-Cuban international brands. With over 25 years of trusted experience in online cigar sales, we make it easy to buy cigars online in the UK and worldwide, ensuring fast delivery and exceptional service. Whether you’re looking for single cigars, cigar samplers, or full boxes, Simply Cigars guarantees quality, authenticity, and the finest smoking experience.
Common Cigar Smoking Faux Pas (and How to Avoid Them)
Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of Havanas or a seasoned aficionado, there are a few habits that can quickly mark you out as inexperienced. Cigar smoking is meant to be a pleasure — unhurried, refined, and social. Avoiding these common faux pas not only improves your own experience but also earns you respect…
A Cigar-Lovers’ Guide to Surviving the Wedding Season
Wedding season is upon us — a time of champagne toasts, black-tie celebrations, and long evenings of dancing. For the cigar aficionado, these events also present the perfect opportunity to savour a fine smoke, celebrate in style, and even introduce friends to the ritual. But navigating weddings with cigars requires a little planning and a…
Should I Decant Wine & Spirits?
There’s nothing better than an evening of good company, good conversation, a fine cigar — and, of course, a glass of something special. But the question often arises: how should you serve your whisky or wine? Neat, on the rocks, or in a decanter? Are decanters classy? Pretentious? Necessary? Or pointless? The answer, as with…
What makes Cuban cigars so great?
Ask any aficionado to name the finest cigars in the world and you’ll almost always hear the same answer: Habanos. Cuban cigars have become the global benchmark, admired for their craftsmanship, tradition, and unmistakable flavour. But what is it that makes them so special — and why do UK smokers, in particular, hold them in such…
The UK’s Top-Selling Cuban Cigar Brands
With over 25 years of trading, Simply Cigars has built a reputation for offering continuity in quality, flavour, and character. Every Cuban cigar we sell has been aged for a minimum of 18 months and carries the trusted EMS certification — a guarantee of authenticity. It’s said that each Cuban cigar passes through over 222 meticulous…
The Origins of Cigar Aficionado
When Cigar Aficionado first hit newsstands in September 1992, few could have predicted it would grow into the world’s best-selling cigar magazine and the ultimate authority on cigar culture. Part glossy lifestyle publication, part insider’s guide to the cigar world, it brought luxury, celebrity, and Cuban mystique together in a way no magazine had attempted before. Published…
Restoring a Vintage Humidor: A Buyer’s Guide
Have you ever been tempted to buy a vintage humidor on eBay, but worried about how effective it might be? Many of these classic humidors were crafted by English cabinet makers long before cheap imports from China, and the equivalent today would cost thousands from luxury makers like David Linley. If the condition doesn’t put…
How to Clean, Maintain & Use Your Cigar Cutter Like a Pro
A cigar cutter is one of those essential accessories every aficionado owns — and often forgets about. It’s pulled out for every smoke, yet rarely cleaned or maintained. Over time, you may notice: Sound familiar? Before you toss your cutter in the bin and splash out on a new one, hold fire. A simple clean…
Montecristo: 80 Years of Cuba’s Best-Selling Cigar
Few cigar brands have achieved the iconic status of Montecristo. Its famous crossed-sword logo and distinctive aroma are known across the world — from the cigar terraces of London to the rolling fields of Vuelta Abajo. But the story of Montecristo’s rise to fame is every bit as captivating as the cigars themselves. A Bold Beginning…