Whisky, wine, cider and beer, and a home away from home
You know, being in the travel industry in any shape or form really isn’t a lot of fun at the moment. Of course, being…
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Cuban culture, chronicles and counterfeiting – the secrets behind cigar labels
Cuba’s cigars, along with cool ‘50s cars, amazing music and tantalising architecture, are an icon of the nation. But there’s more to the often…
The best way to see Cuba – on horseback through cigar tobacco fields
Riding a horse through Cuba’s revered tobacco fields whilst smoking a cigar has to be one of my all-time best travel memories. But there’s…
What really happens on a Cuban cigar factory tour?
Everyone knows that Cuba’s most famous product is its cigars. But not many know how Cuban cigars are made. Crafting a perfect cigar is…
How to spot a fake Cuban cigar
Buying a real Cuban cigar should be a lot of fun – especially when you’re in Cuba. But it’s so important to know how…
Is your cigar mouldy and can you smoke it?
Knowing whether you have a mouldy cigar or if it’s just bloom is so important. If you spot a bit of mould on your…
9 tips on How to Choose a Cigar
Choosing a cigar is NOT like choosing a packet of cigarettes or a bag of chips. It’s more like… choosing fresh bread. Here are…
Cuban Cigar review – Partagas Serie P No. 2
I first heard of Partagas from my boss, who had lived for a long time in Spain. He had been given a box of…
How to set the humidity in your cigar humidor
Hands up who wants a big wet, soggy cigar? No one? Who wants a crispy fragile crust of a cigar? Still no hands? That’s…
Cigars du Jour
I went to my favourite cigar shop today to pick up a few ‘supplies’. My football team Christmas party is on Wednesday and there…