When most people think of Cuba, Havana’s vibrant streets and Varadero’s beach resorts come to mind. But head west and you’ll discover Pinar del Río, a province that feels like another world – quieter, greener, and deeply rooted in Cuba’s heritage. Why Visit Pinar del Río? Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss A Journey Back in Time Unlike…
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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…
Cohiba Cigars 50th Anniversary
The exact origins of the Cohiba are somewhat obscured by a half century or so of cigar smoke, but this year has been chosen as its 50th anniversary. However, my great discovery (or, rather, rediscovery) has been San Cristóbal, a much less widely known marque – a state of affairs I hope will remain that…
Hoyo de Monterrey Añejado Cuban Havana Cigar Now Available
The new Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No.4 Añejado havana cigar have been released by Habanos S.A and is now available in Havana Cigar Specialists and selected catering outlets across the UK. Following on from last year’s successful introduction of the Añejado concept (with the Romeo y Julieta Pirámides and Montecristo Churchill), the Hoyo de Monterrey will…
How To Age Cigars & Improve their Flavour
For many UK cigar smokers, the idea of ageing cigars carries a certain romance. The thought of laying down a box of Montecristo No.2s or Cohiba Robustos and returning to them years later, their flavours deepened and refined, is an appealing one. But is ageing cigars really worth the wait — and how should it…
Choosing your Cigar
Choosing your cigar is not a simply as it sounds. Cigars come in many shapes and sizes and colours. It is often difficult for a neophyte cigar smoker to get a complete understanding of the how these factors affect the taste. The shape of the cigar is perhaps the hardest thing to describe since there…
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