London Cigar Smoker

On a journey from cigar novice to cigar aficionado

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Elsewhere on the web

Habanos Swedens tobacco license revoked | Cigarr Klubben | 7 Jan, 2026

Chen Zhi, Habanos S.A. Co-Owner, Arrested & Deported to China | Half Wheel | 7 Jan, 2026

Is Cuba Next? | Habano News | 5 Jan, 2026

World’s largest cigar factory threatened by the Chen Zhi investigation | Cigars Conenct | 18 Dec, 2025

American Sanctions Have Torn Apart the World’s Largest Premium Cigar Business | Half Wheel | 17 Dec, 2025

Cuban cigars: Chen Zhi soon to be “removed” from Tabacalera shareholding | Cigars Connect | 16 Dec, 2025

Cuban Montecristo Elba Edición Limitada 2025 Premieres In Spain | Cigar Aficionado | 27 Oct, 2025

Habanos SA shareholder Chen Zhi is on the run | Cigars Connect | 17 Oct, 2025

Cuban prisoners forced to work making cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, report claims | The Guardian | 15 Sep, 2025

Hot topic

Tobacco & Vapes Bill

Read news articles and media coverage related to cigar issues and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

14th Aug 2025 – British Prohibition, Tobacco & Vapes Bill (Video) | The Enthusiasts Podcast

9th Jul 2025 – London’s luxury cigar scene is under threat – Spear’s

19th May 2025 – What the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Means for Cigar Retailers – Cigars Unlimited

22nd Jan 2025 – Generational tobacco ban likely to become law in the United Kingdom – Cigar Aficionado

Tobacco & Vapes Bill – Wikipedia

Featured posts

27th Dec 2020

From cigar novice to cigar aficionado

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27th Dec 2021

I did it! I completed my cigar challenge, but what did I learn… did I become a cigar aficionado?

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2nd Mar 2023

Cigars for beginners

Uncertain about what cigars to smoke? I’ve been there, here’s some information that may help!

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24th Mar 2025

My Cigar Adventure to Cuba 🇨🇺

1 – Before the trip

2 – Getting there and first impressions

3 – Visiting the Alejandro Robaina Tobacco Plantation

4 – Visiting the Hector Luis Prieto Tobacco Plantation

5 – The Cigar Factories

6 – The Cigar Shops & Sampling Lounges

7 – Where to eat, the blackouts and final impressions

Insights

Number of different cigar brands I have smoked since starting this website:

55

See how I rated each different cigar

Number of different cigar shops, bars, terraces, and smoking lounges I’ve visited since launching this website:

50

Read the reviews of the places I have visited

Cumulative cost of the cigars I’ve enjoyed since the inception of this website:

I don’t want to know 😀

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Disclaimer

By entering this site, you verify that you are of legal smoking age and consent to view this content. This blog reflects my personal cigar journey and is for informational and educational purposes only, not to promote tobacco use. Smoking carries serious health risks; please consult health professionals for advice.