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Our Top Christmas Samplers for 2023
It’s officially December which means it’s the time to get your Christmas Gifts purchased and wrapped.
Christmas Countdown Quick Puff:
Whether you want to countdown the days to Christmas with this warming sampler or you want to treat someone spec...
Wow, what a night we had at La Casa del Habano Edinburgh! On the 23rd of November, nestled in the cosy confines of 11 Lister Square, we hosted an extraordinary cigar and whisky sampling event that truly celebrated the finer things in life.
The atmosphere was buzzing with a sense of excellence. It...
There is actually a pretty big difference between pipe and cigar smoking. They often get compared to each other as they are luxury products that you don’t inhale, however they couldn’t be more different.
Pipe tobacco, is usually available loose and is then cut or processed. Wherea...
It’s coming up to Christmas which means you’ll want to treat your cigar loving companion to a special gift! We have plenty of cigar gift packs to keep all cigar aficionados happy - Below are just five out of our amazing selection:
E.P. Carrillo Platinum Bash Limited Edition ...
The most important thing when it comes to pipe smoking is of course the pipe and tobacco! However the accessories you use can greatly enhance your experience and make life easier for yourself. Below I have chosen 5 accessories that will help you enjoy your pipe that little bit more.
Neerup Brown ...
Cohiba was created in 1968 as a private brand for Fidel Castro, however it quickly became one of the most sought-after cigar brands around the world. Cohiba often score very highly in Cigar Aficionado blind tastings, with the Behike BHK 52 being named Cigar of the Year in 2010!
Here are some fact...
Sitting around the bonfire enjoying a nice spirit is a great feeling. Enjoying the aromas of burning wood from the fire, the heat blazing against your skin and of course great conversation is a real delight in life. But what spirit to choose? Do you pick one that will compliment the senses or challe...
An exciting regional release is coming very soon! The Por Larranaga 47. Limited to 1,500 boxes exclusive to the UK, these classic “Churchill” cigars are presented in a beautiful unvarnished Semi Boîte Nature box of 50 cigars. This is the first time a UK Habanos Regional Edition has...
To smoke a strong cigar you must build yourself up to it. Your body needs to be used to you consuming a high level of nicotine as well as your palette being able to taste flavours in a full strength cigar. If you have had plenty of medium strength or bodied cigars and are ready to try something full...
We recently spent an incredible week in the cigar capital of the world and we cannot wait to share some highlights with you.
At the Sterling Cigar Lounge on Wednesday, we enjoyed exquisite cocktails and stunning cigars to kick off our trip. After that, we rode a party bus to Ulele for dinner, it&...
Figurados, otherwise known as Torpedos, Pyramids and Belicosos, stand out in your humidor due to their tapered head, this pointed head is deliberately designed to concentrate the smoke directly onto your palate with more intensity. Because they are more difficult to roll, they cost a littl...
There are plenty of reasons to smoke cigars, from the amazing flavour they offer to the social aspect they provide, but did you know that they have health benefits too?
Relaxation
To enjoy a cigar, you are forced to step away from whatever the day is bringing you. You have to find a place t...
An over-humidified cigar is just as unpleasant to smoke as one that is too dry or under-humidified. When a cigar is over-humidfied it is too moist, it will be very spongy, tough to light and the wrapper can possibly crack or come unravelled while you’re smoking it.
The ideal conditions for...
Want to visit a beautiful whisky bar with amazing food just off of the river Spey? Then look no further than The Mash Tun.
Formerly known as "The Station Bar" the building was originally constructed in 1896 by James Campbell, a sea captain, who instructed a marine architect to des...
For many weeks we have been teasing a new store opening and now it’s finally open! The La Casa del Habano & Puffin rooms in Edinburgh.
It contains the finest range of hand made Havana cigars in a beautiful walk-in humidor. The cigars include La Casa del Habano exclusives, cabinets of ...
José ‘Pepin’ Garcia, known around the world as “Pepin”, is the most famous cigar maker to emerge from Cuba. He began making cigars when he was 11 in the province of Villa Clara, Cuba, where he always believed cigars rolled here were of superior construction and qua...
While most alcoholic drinks are something you can pick up and drink without much thought, whisky is different. It requires all of your attention, from why you are drinking it to how to get the best experience from every sip.
If you’re looking to try whisky drinking for the first time, ...
Cleaning your pipe isn’t as simple as tapping out the tobacco and giving it a rinse under a tap, there's a lot more to it. Without regular and detailed cleaning, your beautiful pipe will become an ill-tasting mess with little chance of providing you with a tasty smoke.
It is ...
Lagavulin is a single malt scotch whisky from Islay, enjoyed all around the world. Here are some interesting facts you may not have known!
The oldest distillery on Islay
In 1816, John Johnston launched the first distillery where Lagavulin began producing whisky LEGALLY. However, according ...
Michter's incredibly rich history dates back to the 18th century, with the brand taking its name from the historic Pennsylvania distillery, Shenk’s and later renamed as Bomberger's, which was established in 1753. The distillery later became known as Michter's in 1975 under Lou...
Erik Nording is one of the most highly respected pipe makers in the world! He is known for making high quality pipes with the utmost craftsmanship, as well as them being some of the most remarkable pipes available today.
He began his pipe making career over 50 years ago however, at...
A commonly asked question when it comes to cigars is: Should I remove the band when I smoke it?
Well the decision is up to you! Some people enjoy smoking with the band on, and others remove it immediately.
Most cigars sold these days will feature a band or two. The band helps to...
Rakesh “Rocky” Patel entered the cigar business in a rather unconventional way compared to many of today's prominent cigar-makers who are often continuing a family tradition. In the early 1990s, Rocky was working as an entertainment and product liability lawyer in Los Angeles. A prev...
Did you know that whisky can go off? It is extremely unlikely to ever happen and if you store your whisky correctly then it should be drinkable for many years.
The shelf life of whisky once opened tends to be around a year. Once a bottle is open, changes happen slowly, the alcohol begins to ...
