At Simply Cigars London, we celebrate craftsmanship, authenticity and artistry — qualities that also define Pink Floyd’s 1975 masterpiece Have a Cigar. Like a well-aged Havana, its layers of sarcasm and sophistication reveal more with every listen. A Toast to Success – or a Satire of It? “Have a Cigar” is Pink Floyd’s razor-sharp critique of the corporate music world….
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The Dalmore Whisky – A Highland Masterpiece for the Cigar Connoisseur
How to taste whisky by Richard Paterson, Master Distiller for The Dalmore. Few whiskies complement a fine cigar quite like The Dalmore. Born on the banks of the River Alness in the Northern Highlands, this iconic distillery has perfected the art of crafting rich, complex single malts with extraordinary depth — whiskies that stand proudly beside…
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…
The History of Tobacco in London – From Drake to the Cigar Divan
The story of tobacco in London stretches back over four centuries — a tale of adventure, craftsmanship, and refined indulgence. It begins in 1573, when Sir Francis Drake returned from the New World with a strange new leaf that would soon captivate the capital. Though English sailors had already bartered for tobacco with Spanish and Portuguese crews, Drake…
Have a Cigar: Madison Avenue Managing Equality
With International Women’s Day behind us, it feels fitting to take a puff of nostalgia and look back at the smoky swagger of the 1960s — an era when Madison Avenue men sold everything from lipstick to lawnmowers with equal parts confidence and condescension. Back then, the “modern woman” apparently knew her place: in the…
Cuban Cigar Pronunciation Guide : Learn How to Say Your Favourite Cigar Names
At Simply Cigars, we believe knowledge enhances enjoyment — and nothing should stand between you and the confidence to order your favourite smoke. Have you ever hesitated before asking for a Por Larrañaga or stumbled over Ramon Allones while the cigar merchant raised an eyebrow? You’re not alone. Many of Cuba’s most historic cigar names are steeped in Spanish tradition…
Guide to Setting up Your Humidor Correctly
When you first receive your new humidor, it’s tempting to fill it immediately with your prized cigars. However, if you do this before properly preparing it, you risk drying out your cigars and ruining them. Why? Because the Spanish cedar lining inside your humidor is kiln-dried and must reach its humidity equilibrium of around 65% before it…