Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro joins Bright Leaf’s UK portfolio
Aganorsa Leaf may already be a familiar name to my US-based readers and aficionados of premium Nicaraguan cigars. However, there is some particularly interesting news for UK cigar smokers. Since May 2026, Bright Leaf has been distributing Aganorsa Leaf cigars in the UK, with the Aniversario Maduro now the latest addition to its portfolio. Its…
Marvin R. Shanken, founder of Cigar Aficionado, dies aged 83
Marvin R. Shanken, the founder, editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado, has died, according to news published on their website this evening. One of the most influential figures in the international cigar industry, Shanken transformed the way premium cigars were presented to the public, combining their rich traditions with interviews, culture, celebrity and luxury living. From…
Davidoff unveils limited-edition cigar collection for Year of the Sheep 2027
Davidoff has announced a new collection of limited-edition cigars and accessories to mark the Year of the Sheep in 2027. The collection, unveiled by the premium handmade cigar maker, includes three specially shaped cigars, a porcelain ashtray, a double-blade cutter and a limited-edition humidor. The products draw on the characteristics associated with the sheep in…
Justin Bieber smoking cigars in Seoul: Inside his six-cigar selection
Over the past couple of months, I swear it feels as though we’ve been seeing more celebrity cigar moments than ever. And this week, Justin Bieber has become the latest big name to get the cigar world talking. Footage of Bieber buying and smoking cigars in Seoul, South Korea, has been circulating on social media following his…
How the El Laguito cigar factory was recreated in 600kg of ice for Cohiba’s 60th Anniversary
When I attended the Cohiba Talismán 2026 World Launch in London last month, one detail that particularly caught my eye was THAT impressive ice sculpture of El Laguito, the historic Havana cigar factory that has been Cohiba’s home since the brand was established in 1966 👇. Having featured the sculpture in my original report of…
The Lanesborough’s Garden Room returns: The pop-up closes as the original cigar terrace reopens
The Garden Room at The Lanesborough has reopened following a full refurbishment by London design studio 1508 London, bringing the hotel’s cigar and whisky experience back to its original spot at the hotel in Hyde Park Corner. The redesigned space features a bespoke walk-in humidor supplied by DeArt (who made the original one in 2009), housing…
A visit to Dolce Caffe in Rickmansworth for a cigar and whisky evening
I’d been meaning to visit Dolce Caffè in Rickmansworth for a couple of years. My good friend Steven, whom I met through the cigar scene, has a knack for discovering interesting, slightly quirky places to enjoy a cigar. A couple of years ago, he told me about Dolce, its owner Krenar Elezi, and the cigar evenings they host. Ever…
The Dalmore launches Cigar Malt Signature Reserve, Aged 18 Years
The Dalmore has launched its new Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years, adding a permanent expression to its Highland single malt collection. Priced at £299 and bottled at 46% ABV, the whisky has been created to complement fine cigars while also being enjoyed on its own. The expression brings together five cask influences: American white…
Aaron Sigmond’s CIGARS: A Culture now available in the UK
The £75 limited-edition publication explores the art, traditions and lifestyle surrounding cigars, building on the author’s acclaimed earlier work. The European edition of CIGARS: A Culture is available exclusively through C.Gars Ltd and Dominique London. Written by Aaron Sigmond, an author of more than 20 books and a respected voice in cigar and luxury-lifestyle journalism, the volume…
Cohiba Talismán 2026 Cigar Review
Sooo many of you have been reaching out asking for my thoughts on the new Cohiba Talisman 2026 following the wonderful launch in Kensington, London a couple of weeks ago. So, I thought it was about time to share my full review! I touched on my initial impressions at the end of my previous blog post, but that was quite a lengthy…
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