So what makes Cubans some of the finest cigars in the world? “If you’re interested in cigars, we’re already friends” says James Suckling, Cigar Aficionado Magazine’s Man in Havana. He’s an American based in Italy who has been coming to Cuba since 1992 and agreed to dispense some advice on a recent visit. We’re sitting in…
Top Selling Cuban Cigars by Brand
Here are our top-selling Cuban cigars by brand. With over 16 years of trading we know continuity in quality, the wonderful flavours and character as well as a minimum ageing of eighteen months, keeps our customers returning. It’s said that every hand-rolled Cuban cigar goes through at least 222 different stages before it is ready to…
Dalmore Whisky & How to taste whisky by a Master Distiller
How to taste whisky by Richard Paterson, Master Distiller for The Dalmore. The Dalmore Whisky The high production capacity of the distillery has resulted in a variety of official bottlings from which whisky enthusiasts can choose. The distillery’s most typical bottling is the 12 year-old, although they also produce a 15 year-old, an 18 year-old,…
The Origins of Cigar Aficionado
Cigar Aficionado is the worlds best selling magazine that is dedicated to the world of cigars. Published since September 1992, the magazine is known for its articles about different brands of cigars worldwide, and for the celebrities that have appeared on its cover. It is also noted for its opposition to the Cuban embargo. The…
How to Re-use a Vintage Humidor
Have you ever been tempted to buy a vintage humidor on Ebay, but were concerned about how effective it would be? There were no cheap imports from China, these were all made by English craftsmen and the equivalent today would cost you thousands of pounds from companies like David Linley. You still need to…
How to Clean a Cigar Cutter
As you continue to clip your cigars with the same cigar cutter, after a while you may notice one or all of the following: The caps are beginning to shred instead of slicing-off cleanly The cutter doesn’t open and close as smoothly as it used to The cutter is starting to build up some brownish…
MONTECRISTO: 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUBA’S BEST-SELLING BRAND
Students of the origins of Havana cigar brands will know that one aspect of Montecristo which originally made it stand out from its competitors was that it came in just five sizes named numerically, as opposed to using the customary flowery Spanish titles. These were the No. 1 (a Cervantes), the No. 2 (a Piramide),…
Patrick Mavros – The Ultimate Cigar Ashtrays
We are BIG fans of Patricks work and it was great to see him in this months Cigar Aficionado. Self-taught artisan and cigar lover Patrick Mavros has turned his stunning, wildlife-themed silver creations into a top luxury brand. Here are some quotes from the article by Andrew Nagy and portraits by Matt Furman. “Seated on…
The History Of Tobacco In London
The history of tobacco in London started with Sir Francis Drake who first brought tobacco to English shores from the New World in 1573. Even then, British sailors had previously obtained tobacco, either for chewing or smoking, from fellow Spanish and Portuguese sailors. Tobacco Dock, where tonnes of tobacco was stored during the 19th century….
Looking for an alternative to a Cuban Cigar? Try a Nicaraguan
Looking for an alternative to Cuban Cigar? Try a Nicaraguan. Just because a cigar says “Cuban seed tobacco” on its list of ingredients doesn’t mean the cigar will taste like the real thing — after all, the majority of the unique flavour comes from Cuban soil, rather than just the seed, itself. — you’re not…
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