London Cigar Smoker

On a journey from cigar novice to cigar aficionado

Cigar events, tastings & masterclasses – see what’s coming up 👉 UK cigar events

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Tobacco & Vapes: Packaging, appearance and display consultation

Review news articles and media coverage relating to cigars in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display consultation below:

7th Aug 2026 – The UK Cigar World Mobilises Against Plain Packaging Plans | Cigars Connect

Tobacco & Vapes Bill

Review news articles and media coverage concerning cigars in relation to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill below:

29th Apr 2026 – Tobacco and Vapes Bill Becomes Law | GOV UK

18th Mar 2026 – U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban About To Become Law | Cigar Aficionado

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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5 Oct 2023

Cigar shops, sampling lounges, and terraces in London

Did you know London is home to over 40 cigar establishments?

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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

6th Mar 2026

My Cigar Adventure to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

1 – Attending my first international cigar festival: ProCigar Festival 2026

2 – A visit to the Arturo Fuente Cigar Club, Santiago, Dominican Republic

3 – ProCigar Festival 2026: Live Reporting

4 – A visit to the Davidoff Tobacco Fields & Factory – From Seed to Shop

5 – A visit to the La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Factory

6 – A visit to La Aurora Field & Factory

7 – My visit to ProCigar Festival 2026 – Dominican Republic – Reflections

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 😀

Topics I’ve posted about…

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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.