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 in Sydney is a better place … Read more
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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 elaborately patterned, brightly coloured bands that … Read more
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 more to it than that. Seeing … Read more
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 an artform, but to see it … Read more
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 to spot a fake cigar. Here … Read more
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 cigar, all may not be lost. … Read more
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 some essential points to guarantee a … Read more
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 Partagas by a doctor he had … Read more
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 why getting your humidor to that … Read more
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 are a few of us who … Read more