Cuaba

  Launched by Habanos president Franisco Linares on the 19th of November 1996 at Claridge’s hotel in London, Cuaba is an all-perfecto line of cigars aimed at reviving the figurados which has been very popular early on in the 20th century but had been in decline since the 1950s. ...

Thursday 09 April, 2020

Brands

Diplomaticos

  Known to cigar aficionados as a value Montecristo, Diplomaticos was the first new brand for Cuban cigars after the cigar revolution produced for public sale.  Diplomaticos was created in 1966 specifically aimed at the french market who wanted a cigar like a Montecristo but not ...

Thursday 09 April, 2020

Brands

El Rey del Mundo

  It is believed that El Rey del Mundo was created along with Sancho Panza by german businessman Emilio Ohmstedt in 1848. El Rey del Mundo was at one time the most expensive and prestigious cigar brand in the world, no wonder in Spanish El Rey del Mundo means King of the World. Around...

Thursday 09 April, 2020

Brands

Why We Love Pipe Tobacco Samplers

Whether you’re a new pipe smoker or an experienced puffer on the hunt for something new, the range of pipe tobacco is simply mindboggling with hundreds of different tobaccos available. That’s why pipe tobacco samplers are such a handy idea; rather than committing to a full 50g tin or pou...

Thursday 09 April, 2020

Pipes & Tobacco

Bolivar

The Bolivar brand was founded surprisingly in Britain in 1901 by Jose F. Rocha although the brand was not registered in Havana until 1921 by Rochas’s firm J.F. Rocha y Cia. The name Bolivar comes from the famous South-American revolutionary, Simon Bolivar, who liberated countries such as Venez...

Tuesday 07 April, 2020

Brands

Cohiba

  The history of Cohiba is short and sweet, in the 1960s a bodyguard of Fidel Castro was smoking a cigar which caught the attention of Castro. The bodyguard let Castro try one of his cigars and instantly fell in love with them, so Castro found Eduardo Ribera, the man who made them, set u...

Tuesday 07 April, 2020

Brands

Why Buying Miniatures Could Be Worth It

A lot of people (myself included) have always wanted to get into whisky drinking but can't bear to spend that kind of money on a drink that you may not like. I’ve always had sips of other people’s whisky and found out that i didn't like it but i never let it put me off, after all...

Tuesday 07 April, 2020

Alcohol Articles

Cask Strength Whisky

I’d say this is a great time to be thinking about cask strength whisky. If you are not familiar with them, that’s ok, we’re always here to help.  For the most part it is self explanatory. Whether it be a single cask bottling or a vatting of many casks, the alcohol percentag...

Monday 06 April, 2020

Alcohol Articles

Dunnet Bay Distillers

One of our favourite gin distilleries is all the way at the top of Scotland. Dunnet Bay Distillers, who creates the absolutely delicious Rock Rose Gin, is located in the village of Dunnet and is only three miles from the most northerly point in mainland Britain. This is a beautiful and wild landscap...

Monday 06 April, 2020

Alcohol Articles

Georgina's trip to the Dominican Republic

I was recently lucky enough to get the opportunity to go to the Dominican Republic with Davidoff on their annual Viaje al Orign trip, the trip is an amazing chance to get a real, personal insight into the hard work which goes into each and every Davidoff cigar. The aim of this trip is to add a more ...

Tuesday 24 March, 2020

Media & Events

Paul John - a Proper Indian Whisky

John distilleries was established in India in 1996 by Paul P John, his personal passion for single malts led him to create his own and within ten years he had already started shipping overseas. After intense research he was able to create premium single malts using native ingredients, Goa became his...

Saturday 21 March, 2020

Alcohol Articles

High Coast Whisky

An interesting distillery to say the least! One of just under 20 distilleries making whisky in Sweden, but only 1 of 2 large enough to have whisky on the market. High Coast and Macmyra. Bringing all that northern Sweden has to offer into a fantastic whisky offering! Started distilling in 2010 as ...

Thursday 19 March, 2020

Alcohol Articles

The Orcadian

Usually when people think of Orkney whisky, it’s almost always Highland Park that comes to mind. Now that isn’t a bad thing, we just want to change that and put the wonderful Scapa in the forefront of people’s minds. The other Orkney distillery is not near as big, nor do they put o...

Monday 16 March, 2020

Alcohol Articles

Gifts For Cigar Smokers

Be it for a friend or loved one, if you know a cigar smoker then look no further for gift ideas for them. Here at C.Gars we have a fantastic range of great quality cigars and gifts. Read on to see a selection of gift ideas for the cigar smoker in your life… Boveda Butler If you know thi...

Saturday 14 March, 2020

Gift Ideas

Top 5 Rums to Recommend

Here at C.Gars we have a brilliant range of rum available, but here is my top 5 rums I recommend you should try...   Diplomatico Reserva A fabulous smart looking Venezuelan rum, distilled from molasses in a copper pot still before 12 years of ageing. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is one ...

Saturday 07 March, 2020

Alcohol Articles

The Perfect Cigars for your Wedding day

  Groom Wedding - Davidoff Orchant Seleccion Lancero Cigar - London Edition To really celebrate your big day, this cigar is a must. With this being a luxury cigar you are assured a flawless cigar every time with a long history of producing some of the very best cigars in the world. Thi...

Friday 06 March, 2020

Gift Ideas

Top 6 Places To Smoke

  Enjoying a nice cigar can be harder than you might think, firstly finding the correct cigar for you can be tricky but there are many variations out there so keep trying and you will find it. However finding the correct setting is even more difficult, since the smoking ban came into for...

Friday 06 March, 2020

Cigar Articles

What is Peated Whisky?

Peated whisky is given a smoky flavour by compounds which are released by the peat fires used to dry malted barley. That is the short answer but there is a lot more to it than that. Peat is created by the accumulation of water in boggy areas which slows down the decomposition of plant materia...

Friday 06 March, 2020

Alcohol Articles

Perfect Gifts for Birthdays

Finding the perfect gift for your friends and family can sometimes feel like more of a chore than an enjoyable shopping experience. Here at C Gars we offer such a great range of products to cater all different tastes. Whether they be a cigar lover, whisky drinker, pipe smoker – basically anyon...

Thursday 05 March, 2020

Gift Ideas

A Day In The Life of a Retail Assistant

A Day In The Life of a Retail Assistant Hello my name is Jessica; I am a member of the retail team in the Norfolk Headquarters. I have been with the company since the new store opened back in April 2019. I’m that smiley face that will greet you when you come and visit us in the sunny ...

Wednesday 04 March, 2020

Our History

Competition Entry - Game of Thrones Whisky Collection - 8 x 70cl Prize

Winner - C. Ovendale

Wednesday 04 March, 2020

Raffle Winners

Pipe Tobacco Subscription

  If you are a beginner to Pipe smoking or love to try new and different tobaccos, our pipe tobacco Subscription is great news to you. With our idea of sending you different and popular pipe tobaccos with a selection of flavours each month. This way you get to try some tobaccos you may no...

Thursday 27 February, 2020

Pipes & Tobacco

Springbank Distillery

Founded in Campbeltown, Springbank Disillery is one of the most traditional distilleries still operating today, they have seen many others come and go whilst they retain their continued success to this day. Springbank Distillery has been operating since 1828 by Archibald Mitchell becoming the 14th l...

Wednesday 26 February, 2020

Alcohol Articles

Who is Johnnie Walker?

When I was growing up sitting round the TV watching Formula one was regular sunday, one thing I had always noticed was at every race there was advertising boards but one in particular always caught my eye, Johnnie Walker. I always asked my Dad who Johnnie Walker was but he never gave me an answer, h...

Monday 24 February, 2020

Alcohol Articles