Habanos Authenticity Check

A new Habanos Warranty Seal has been gradually introduced in all the packaging where two new elements are to be added. On the right hand, a hologram as a security item will be added and on the left hand, next to the Cote d´ Arms, a bar code will personalise every package. This label will…

The UK Cuban Cigar Portfolio

The UK Cuban Cigar Portfolio is made up of 24 cigar houses. It’s said that every hand-rolled Havana goes through at least 222 different stages before it is ready to smoke. Each one is made by hand with meticulous care creating what are recognised as the finest cigars in the world. We invite you to…

UK Cigar Site Links

There are many great, quality UK and International cigar sites on the Internet. While they may be created to educate, inform, entertain or sell cigars, these sites help create the truly unique cigar world which exists on the Internet. Once you have explored Simply Cigars, you may wish to visit some other cigar sites while…

How to travel with Cigars

We sometimes have people contacting us who are worried about traveling with cigars while away on business or while on holiday. If you follow these simple guidelines we are confident your cigars will remain in good condition, but if you have any questions or comments you can e-mail us or if you would like to see…

New to Cubans Cigars? We would recommend…

Choosing your first cigar or next cigars is a pleasurable, but possibly daunting task. The new or occasional smoker will probably wish to choose a mild brand at first before graduating to medium to full bodied cigars. The seasoned smoker may wish to select his favourite cigar or sample a different marque in the fascinating…

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…

The History of Cuba’s Cigar Industry

Globally, Cuba has one of the best reputations for its consistent exportation of quality cigars. Despite my personal beliefs differing, I will admit they do grow the best tobacco anywhere in the world. The first tobacco plantations most likely began harvesting sometime in the 18th century on the east end of Cuba’s island. As the popularity…

Where would we be without Cuba?

Where would we be without Cuba? If you’re an American, please don’t answer that. The fact is that Cuba has perfected many of our favourite, usually unhealthy, habits. From rums and cigars, there is something about Cuba that makes them irresistible to us collectors. In fact, as history recalls, just hours before President John F….

The UK’s Best Selling Cuban Cigars

Though several countries produce cigars, Cuban cigars are still considered the best by many tobacco connoisseurs around the globe. However, too many brands, sizes and characteristics of Cuban cigars make it sometimes difficult to choose one. The best-selling Cuban cigars in the UK can change over time due to various factors. However, here are some…