December Cigars of the Month

The Cuban cigar of the month for November is the Montecristo Media Corona. Montecristo is the best known and probably the most appreciated brand of Havanas throughout the world. It forms the benchmark for many Havana smokers against which other brands are judged. Media Corona literally translates as...

Monday 01 December, 2025

November Cigars of the Month

The Cuban cigar of the month for November is the Rafael Gonzalez Coronas de Lonsdales. It is a classic Cuban cigar known for its elegance, balance, and smooth character. This vitola offers a refined smoking experience that appeals to both seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike. Measuring 6.5 inche...

Saturday 01 November, 2025

The Only One Cigars

Born in the heart of the Costa Rican Mountains, at an altitude of 2,000 meters, tobacco is grown without pesticides, nourished by pure mountain water and rice fertile soil. This tobacco is used to create The Only One Cigars. Each cigar is handcrafted by master torcedors who respect tradition and exc...

Monday 27 October, 2025

Fratello

Fratello Cigars was founded in 2013 by Omar de Frias, a former longtime employee of NASA, who left a stable career to pursue his passion for premium cigars. The name “Fratello” means “brother” in Italian, a nod to de Frias’s belief in camaraderie, shared experience, and...

Tuesday 14 October, 2025

Independencia 1898

Using tobacco from the Philippines is uncommon but not unheard of. Independencia 1898 is a cigar line from the Philippines to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Philippine independence from the Spanish. The name “Independencia” is a nod to that national milestone, and the “1898&r...

Tuesday 07 October, 2025

Henri Wintermans Cigars Guide: Best Picks, Flavour Notes and Buyer Tips

Henri Wintermans is one of Europe’s best-known everyday cigar brands, trusted since 1904 for smooth flavour, reliability and great value. In this guide, we cover the most popular Henri Wintermans cigars, their flavour profiles and who they’re best suited for, plus buying advice for begin...

Wednesday 01 October, 2025

October Cigars of the Month

The Cuban cigar of the month is the El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme - It is a classic Cuban cigar celebrated for its smooth, approachable character and consistent quality. Medium-bodied with a refined balance, it delivers notes of cedar, roasted nuts, and a gentle sweetness that lingers througho...

Wednesday 01 October, 2025

El Septimo

El Septimo was founded in 2005 in France, they have since relocated to Switzerland, establishing its presence as a Geneva-based luxury cigar brand. The name “El Septimo” means “the seventh” in Spanish, it symbolises the seventh day of creation, which is a day of rest and refl...

Thursday 11 September, 2025

September Cigars of the Month

The Cuban cigar of the month is the Cuaba Divinos - It is a unique Cuban cigar known for its distinctive perfecto shape - tapered at both ends with a bulging middle - that showcases the artistry of traditional cigar rolling. Produced entirely by hand at the Briones Montoto factory in Havana, this sh...

Thursday 04 September, 2025

Por Larranaga Picadores

With a long and lustrous history dating back to its founding in 1834 by Ignacio Larrañaga, it stands among the oldest Cuban cigar brands still thriving today. Like many legacies, Por Larrañaga’s journey has seen its share of highs and lows. Highs, lows and a legacy that r...

Wednesday 03 September, 2025

Quorum Cigars

Quorum Cigars have carved a significant niche in the cigar industry by offering affordable, high-quality smokes that appeal to both beginners and seasoned smokers. Produced by J.C. Newman Cigar Company—the oldest family-owned premium cigar maker in the U.S.—Quorum cigars provide excellen...

Thursday 31 July, 2025

Return of a Legend: Trinidad Robusto Extra

The Trinidad Robusto Extra cigar has a rich and evolving history that reflects the broader development of Cuba’s premium cigar industry. The Trinidad brand itself was founded in 1969, initially produced exclusively for diplomatic gifts and not made available to the public until 1998, starting ...

Friday 18 July, 2025

PDR Flores y Rodriguez 10th Anniversary Reserva Limitada Mille Fleur Corona - Reviews by Josh

Staying true to their commitment to quality and consistency, PDR Cigars has become world-renowned for its boutique, high-quality cigars. Their award-winning reputation is well deserved—especially impressive given their relatively short history since being founded in 2004. Based in Tamboril, D...

Wednesday 09 July, 2025

VegaFina

Launched in 1998, VegaFina is today one of the world's bestselling handmade cigar brands. With a reputation for quality and consistent balanced aromas, the cigars have quickly attracted a large and loyal following.  The brand uses a blend of long-filler tobaccos sourced from the Dominican ...

Tuesday 08 July, 2025

Handcrafted Legacy: The Rocky Patel Standard

In the ever-evolving world of premium cigars, where legacy often trumps innovation, Rocky Patel has carved a name that redefines what craftsmanship truly means. From the courtroom to the rolling room, his story is one of relentless passion, tireless dedication, and an unwavering pursuit of perfectio...

Monday 16 June, 2025

Montecristo Open Slam

The Montecristo Open Slam is the latest addition to the Montecristo Open Series. It is the first time the Open range has had new vitola since it began in 2009. The Open Slam was officially launched in the UK in May 2025 at the 2025 IGNITE trade show. The Open Series was initially designed to cater t...

Tuesday 03 June, 2025

Curivari Buenaventura Picadores - Reviews By Josh

Tradition and authenticity run deep in both Curivari as a boutique brand and for their cigars. Instead of flashy sales pitches and even flashier cigar bands, the reclusive Curivari let their cigars do all the talking for them. Relying on word of mouth, cigars like the Buenaventura Picadores are clas...

Monday 02 June, 2025

Vegueros Mananitas - Reviews by Josh

A relatively new contender to the global market of Cuban cigars, Vegueros, named in honour of the Cuban tobacco farmers and their key contributions to the cigar industry, may not have the longest history compared to other Cuban brands but that does not stop this little power house from the Pinar del...

Sunday 01 June, 2025

Mantis Cigar Accessories: Elevating the Art of the Smoke

For cigar aficionados, the ritual of smoking a fine cigar is about more than just flavour — it’s an experience built on tradition, precision, and presentation. Enter Mantis Cigar Accessories, a brand making waves in the cigar world with its blend of innovation, craftsmanship, and sleek a...

Saturday 31 May, 2025

Blackened Cigars: Where Rock Meets Smoke

Blackened Cigars are a bold collaboration between three distinctive forces: Metallica's frontman James Hetfield, renowned master blender Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate, and BLACKENED American Whiskey master distiller Rob Dietrich. Blending the worlds of music, whiskey, and premium tobacco, Blacken...

Friday 30 May, 2025

Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan 2025

Alec Bradley has once again embraced the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with the 2025 release of its limited-edition cigars: the Filthy Hooligan Barber Pole and the Filthy Hooligan Shamrock. These annual releases have become a cherished tradition among cigar enthusiasts, offering unique flavour pro...

Tuesday 04 March, 2025

Five Unique Cigars To Try

Unique cigars are hard to find in this day and age. Whether it is the look of them or the flavours they possess. I have selected five incredibly unique cigars that don’t just look incredible, but taste incredible too! CLE Asylum 13 Ogre Toro The wrapper is certainly eye-catching on this ...

Tuesday 11 February, 2025

Five Magnificent Maduro Cigars

Maduro refers to the wrapper leaf that is used in cigar production. Maduro translates from Spanish to mean “Mature” or “Ripe”. To produce these Maduro leaves, the flowers are removed from the tobacco plant which allows more sunlight to reach the leaves and gives them more nat...

Thursday 30 January, 2025

Top 10 Cigars of 2024

As we say goodbye to 2024 let’s take a moment to reflect on this year’s top 10 cigars. With a market that is ever growing and ever changing with many new cigars being introduced we understand the difficulty of keeping up.. So here is a list of our top 10 cigars to make it a little easier...

Thursday 16 January, 2025