Cigar Events
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Cigars, Sips & Sun: Exclusive events with Les Deux Canards
Les Deux Canards is a UK-based company founded in 2023 by friends Sam Saunders and Jacob Donohoe. Specialising in intimate gatherings centred around fine cigars, paired drinks, and engaging conversation, the brand takes inspiration from their travels through South and Central America—where they explored tobacco farms, met skilled Torcedors (cigar rollers), and immersed themselves in…
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The Summertime Smoke 2025: A review of the UK’s first cigar festival
It’s been an exciting summer for the UK cigar scene, and this past weekend marked a historic moment: the country’s first-ever cigar festival — The Summertime Smoke — hosted by Bright Leaf Distriubtion & Havana House at the renowned E.J. Churchill Shooting Ground in Buckinghamshire. A real first for the UK — this wasn’t just…
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Meet the Makers 2025: The ultimate cigar & whisky experience at Carlowrie Castle, Scotland
Wow, wow, wow—what a weekend. I’ve recently returned from Edinburgh, Scotland, still buzzing from one of THE cigar events of the year—and still recovering! Meet the Makers, held Saturday, 26th July 2025, was a rare opportunity: where we got to spend the entire day in a Scottish castle, sipping world-class whisky, smoking some of the…
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Celebrating 20 years of the Windsor Cigar Cruise: An unforgettable evening of cigars on the River Thames
Last night Friday, 4th July 2025, cigar enthusiasts and aficionados gathered for a standout event in the cigar calendar: the annual Windsor Cigar Cruise. Hosted aboard The Georgian, the cruise offered a brilliant evening of cigars, food, drink, and stunning views along the River Thames. We were very lucky last night because the sun had its hat…
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Cigar Smoking World Championship UK Final & British Open 2025 – A report!
Over the weekend, Bosidales of Canary Wharf proudly hosted the UK Final & British Open for the 2025 Cigar Smoking World Championship. This event attracted cigar newbies, enthusiasts and aficionados from all corners of the country, eager to compete in one of the most unique and refined contests in the world: the art of slow…
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A week of cigar adventures: Inside the London/UK cigar scene
We’re now halfway through the year, and it feels like the UK cigar scene—especially in London—is absolutely thriving. At the same time, the industry faces real political uncertainty with new legislation on the horizon. Despite this, there are a few exciting events happening in and outside the capital this week. Somehow, I’ve ended up signing…
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The Boisdale UK Cuban Robusto Championship 2025
As you might know, I’m always up for taking part in cigar competitions. Whether I’m actually any good at them is another matter entirely 😬😄. If you’ve been keeping up with this blog, you might have noticed me sharing my experiences at the Cigar Smoking World Championship. This event focuses on the art of slow…
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IGNITE 2025: Live Reporting
Live coverage from IGNITE 2025 — the UK’s premier trade show for independent tobacco retailers, running from the 16th to 18th May in Northamptonshire, UK. Discover more about the cigars debuting this weekend here. 16.00 And that’s a wrap! 🎉 What an incredible event — AITS did a fantastic job hosting. This was truly a…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 7 – Where to eat, the blackouts and final impressions
And just like that—I’ve reached the final part of My Cigar Adventure to Cuba. What an incredible journey it’s been. I’m so glad I took the plunge and booked this trip with Surrey Cigars for March 2025. Honestly, it’s been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was well anxious about going with a random group of people…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 6 – The Cigar Shops & Sampling Lounges
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to spend seven unforgettable nights in Cuba with Surrey Cigars. This post is all about the cigar shops and sampling lounges we visited during our time in Havana Cuba. Including what I purchased and brought back… If you missed the earlier posts, catch up here: Part 1 – Before…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 5 – The Cigar Factories
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to spend seven unforgettable nights in Cuba with Surrey Cigars. It was truly a dream trip and worth every penny. For £2,000, we experienced an action-packed itinerary, diving deep into Cuba’s rich cigar heritage as a group of ten passionate enthusiasts. It’s not something I could have ever…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 4 – Hector Luis Prieto Tobacco Plantation
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to spend 7 unforgettable nights in Cuba 🇨🇺 with Surrey Cigars. It was truly a dream trip and worth every penny. For £2k, we experienced an action-packed itinerary, delving into Cuba’s rich cigar history as a group of ten passionate cigar enthusiasts. This was an experience I never…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 3 – Visiting the Alejandro Robaina Tobacco Plantation
Last month, I went on my first-ever trip to Cuba 🇨🇺 with a small tour group of cigar enthusiasts, organised by Surrey Cigars. I still can’t quite believe it happened! Visiting this country has been a dream of mine ever since I developed a passion for cigars—definitely bucket list stuff. This is Part 3 of my cigar…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 2 – Getting there and first impressions
Earlier this month, I took my first-ever trip to Cuba 🇨🇺 with a small tour group organised by Surrey Cigars. I still can’t believe it happened! Visiting this country has been a dream of mine ever since I developed a passion for cigars—definitely bucket list stuff! I have a lot to share from my trip,…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 1 – Before the trip
I can hardly believe I’m writing this blog post! If you’ve been following my social media (Instagram and X), you probably know that I spent the first part of March 2025 in Cuba 🇨🇺. It has truly been an UNFORGETTABLE experience—an incredible seven-night journey to a country that has been on my bucket list ever…