Hunters & Frankau reveal details of Cuaba Yara LCDH exclusive at Ignite UK trade show
UK cigar importer and distributor Hunters & Frankau has used the IGNITE UK trade show at Whittlebury Hall to place a spotlight on a new Cuban cigar from Cuaba, marking the brand’s 30th anniversary. The new release, the Cuaba Yara, will be produced exclusively for La Casa del Habano retail outlets and is set to be…
IGNITE 2026: UK Tobacco Retailers Conference & Show – Live Updates
Live updates 🚨 from IGNITE 2026 — the UK Tobacco Retailers Conference & Show 2026, running from 15–17 May at Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire. Sunday 17th May 2026 16:00 🇬🇧 And just like that… IGNITE 2026 comes to a close! It was an absolute pleasure to attend such a fantastic event and meet so many incredible people.…
Sampling cigars in the new Cigar Garden at Ottie’s Salon in Bloomsbury, London
London, are you ready for another spot to sample a cigar? I recently visited the cigar garden at Ottie’s Salon, part of the new Bertrand’s Townhouse boutique hotel, just moments away from Bloomsbury Square. I went there at the end of April as part of my birthday celebrations. Each year I like to mark the…
Sampling the Davidoff Puro Dominicano at No. 6 Cavendish
A couple of weeks ago, on April 23, 2026, the brand new Davidoff Puro Dominicano cigar made its debut in the UK. You might have seen the buzz on social media with photos and videos from a series of launch events taking place across the country… …along with footage from this year’s PCA Trade Show…
The Mash Tun Aberlour no longer part of Dominique London Group
C.Gars Ltd & Dominique London today announces it is no longer the owner or operator of The Mash Tun Aberlour. This change marks a strategic step in the company’s ongoing efforts to sharpen its focus on its core areas of business. As the company continues to evolve, it is placing increased emphasis on strengthening its online presence and expanding…
A visit to the cigar shop and Cuban inspired sampling lounge at Turmeaus Chester
I’ve been wanting to try and visit ALL of the cigar shops with sampling lounges across the UK. I’ve been tracking some of that here. A couple of weeks back I was up in Liverpool visiting The Puffin Rooms. As I don’t drive and rely on trains and buses to get around, I try to…
Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law
The United Kingdom has become the first country in Europe to introduce a generational ban on tobacco sales, as part of The Tobacco and Vapes Act, which received Royal Assent in UK Parliament on Wednesday 29 April 2026. Under the new law, it will be illegal to sell tobacco products, including cigars, to anyone born…
Cigars at Turmeaus & Puffin Rooms Liverpool with the Irish Guard Veterans Cigar Club
I love herfing with different cigar communities across the UK. This week I was invited to the Irish Guards Veterans Cigar Club — “Bearskins & Burners” — for their second cigar event (the first being in 2024) at Puffin Rooms in Liverpool, hosted by Mitchell Orchant of CGars Ltd. I’d heard a lot about this…
PCA Trade Show 2026 – Highlights from afar
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show — the largest cigar trade event in the United States — is currently underway in New Orleans. Held this year from April 17 – 20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the event remains a cornerstone of the US cigar calendar. With origins dating back to 1933,…
Inside La Casa del Habano Pall Mall: Dominique London’s new luxury cigar destination
After months of anticipation, the UK’s premium flagship, La Casa del Habano at 26 Pall Mall, officially opened its doors in Central London on the 26 March 2026. I’ve been sharing updates along the way in several articles: London to welcome new flagship La Casa del Habano on Pall Mall A sneak peek behind the scenes…
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