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The Glenmorangie distillery is probably one of the best known in Scotland alongside Glenfiddich. The name Glenmorangie comes from either the Gaelic “Gleann Mor na Sith” which roughly translates as “valley of calm”, or “Gleann Mor-innse”, which means “valley ...
The Glendronach is a name that will perk the ears of many whisky enthusiasts, conjuring thoughts of sweet sherry influence, deep complexity, and unwavering quality. This Highland distillery has, at times, had a difficult history which has included multiple ownerships and not insignificant time mothb...
The Falcon pipe was created in 1936 by a American engineer Kenly Bugg, his idea was to use a metal stem to create a cool dry smoke and feature a removable briar bowl which can be screwed on or off.
When used, the smoke is drawn through a hole in the bottom of the bowl into the metal hum...
We have some amazing Fathers day samplers to show them you love them. If you don’t know what to get them for their special day then don’t worry as C.Gars will have you covered.
The Ultimate Fathers Day Gift Sampler - The perfect gift to show appreciation ...
New to C.Gars Ltd Zino Nicaragua cigars. The blend consists of an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Seminal 56 seco binder which has been cultivated in Nicaragua, and fillers that includes a Honduran visus from Olancho and Jamastran, Nicaraguan visus from Ometepe, and Dominican San Vicente and San V...
Nub cigars are short and chubby, they have become so popular since they began in 2008 that many other brands have copied the original 460 Nub size of 4 inches long with a 60 ring gauge. They were created by José Oliva and are handcrafted at their state of the art factory in Esteli, Nicaragua....
Cigar enthusiasts and aficionados recently gathered at C.Gars St James's for an unforgettable event featuring the 10 year old UK regional cigar, the Flor de Cano Gran Cano from 2013. This particular cigar is known as a gordito with a length of 5 1/2 inches and a ring gauge of 50. Considering its...
Oliva Cigar Co. was founded in 1886 by Melanio Oliva, he began tobacco farming at a young age in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. He took advantage of the local environment which was perfect for growing rich, flavourful tobacco with a generous harvest. After many years of farming, Melanio decided to pass o...
Ardbeg was founded by John MacDougall on Islay’s southern coast in 1815, however he was producing whisky illegally since 1794 but by getting a licence John established Ardbeg as a legitimate commercial company. By 1838 John had sold the Ardbeg distillery for £1,800 to Thomas Buchanan who...
Hidden away in the heart of the Connecticut River Tobacco Valley, known as the world's premier tobacco growing region, there is the world’s only corporate cigar office based on a farm - This office is the home of the Foundation Cigar Company.
Nick Melillo, the founde...
La Aurora is the pinnacle of the Dominican Republic tobacco industry, as the oldest cigar manufacturer from the Dominican, when they succeeded so did the Dominican Republic.
In 1903, 18 year old Eduardo Leon Jimenes opened the La Aurora factory on land he inherited from hi...
To light a pipe you can use almost any lighter, but due to the angle you need it to light it, it's easy to burn your fingers. To combat this, a specific pipe lighter will put the flame on an angle usually between 30 and 90 degrees to avoid burning yourself. Some pipe lighters have...
All pipe smokers need at least one churchwarden pipe in their collection! Churchwardens are built for comfort and relaxation, while providing a cool smoke due to the distance the smoke has to travel from the bowl to the mouthpiece. The extra-long stem provides a leisurely smoking posture as wel...
Did you know that back in the mid-1800s, members of the church of Brethren would smoke cigars during and after gatherings? To this day this tradition is still happening across the world. It is designed to help Brethren to relax, exchange ideas and enjoy the fellowship of the brotherhood. Coincidentl...
Maintaining a humidor can be easy, but if it’s struggling to maintain humidity you’re not alone. Cigars should be stored at between 69% - 72% humidity and between 16-18 degrees celsius. It is normal for the conditions of your humidor to change with the change of the weather as long as yo...
“Gentlemen, you may smoke.” One of the most legendary terms in cigar folklore but did you know it originated from King Edward VII?
King Edward VII, who was known for his even temperament and classy nature, believed men should be able to smoke whenever they please, however, Q...
The J.C. Newman Cigar Company has an extremely long history dating all the way back to 1890's. Starting in 1890, the Newmans immigrated to the USA and Julius Caesar Newman's (J.C.) mother paid $3.00 per month for him to learn the cigar trade - J.C was just the young a...
Gurkha cigars are considered the Rolls Royce of cigars around the world, which is why many celebrities and even royalty enjoy them daily. With some of their price tags at £25,000 for a box of cigars through to their interesting names and artistic packaging, it is easy to see why they are ...
There are a few different types of whisky you can get, to find out in detail what they are click here. Below are our most popular ones which has been chosen by our customers!
Irish whiskey - Connemara Peated Single Malt
Unique among Irish whiskeys, Connemara is the only Irish Peated Single...
Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s day in style? Well Alec Bradley have you covered with the 2023 release of the Black Market Filthy Hooligan and the Filthy Hooligan Shamrock. These fantastic seasonal smokes are covered in barber pole style wrappers.
The Black Market Filthy Hooli...
When searching for a cigar you will come across descriptions of strength and body of the smoke. Strength and body often get mistaken for each other, but you can have a cigar that isn’t very strong in terms of strength but be very strong in body - otherwise known as full bodied. So what is the ...
You can get a few different types of whisky, with the most popular being Single malt whisky This is made with malted barley, without any additions of other grains or distilleries, and aged in oak casks - giving it the aromas and flavours we associate with whisky. Many distilleries wil...
I was lucky enough to be chosen to attend the C.Gars Ltd annual Viaje Al Origin trip to the Dominican Repulic this year and having worked for the company for the last two years, I have to say this trip has been extremely enlightening and given me a whole new understanding of my role here and my love...
Padron cigars have a very interesting back story, beginning in the mid 1800s when Damaso Padron immigrated from the Canary Islands to Cuba and worked in the fields of a tobacco farm in Pinar del Rio. After saving enough money, the Padron family were able to purchase a small farm and t...
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