UK Cigar News
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Cohiba’s 60th Anniversary: Talisman World Launch Moves to Kensington Palace
Following Habanos S.A.’s announcement of the worldwide launch of the Cohiba Talisman in London on 7 October, the highly anticipated event will be moved from The Roof Gardens in Kensington to the magnificent Orangery at Kensington Palace, following an exceptional level of interest from cigar aficionados across the UK and around the world. Set within the gardens of Kensington…
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I finally visited Castle View Cigars in Edinburgh
Last year, I wrote about the opening of Castle View Cigars in Edinburgh. It’s Scotland’s newest cigar shop, with one of the best views you could ask for from a tobacconist. At the time, I hadn’t actually visited, but I’ve had the shop firmly on my radar ever since. So, when I found myself back…
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DJ Khaled enjoys Cuban Cigars with London cigar specialist Manu Harit
This week, DJ Khaled has been sharing photos and videos across his social media from a private gathering with London-based cigar specialist Manu Harit, where the pair explored the world of premium Cuban cigars. Harit travelled to meet the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer, with footage from the encounter showing the pair examining and tasting cigars alongside…
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AVO Expresivo UK Cigar Launch with The Dalmore whisky at Boisdale
Last week, Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted a fantastic evening celebrating the UK launch of the AVO Expresivo, a cigar released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of AVO founder Avo Uvezian. I first became aware of this new cigar while following the social media coverage from this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans back…
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The Summertime Smoke 2026: The UK cigar festival that keeps getting better
If you weren’t at EJ Churchill Shooting Ground in Lane End, High Wycombe, this weekend on Saturday, 1st August, you truly missed an incredible second edition of The Summertime Smoke — the UK’s premier cigar festival. After spending the weekend there, it’s safe to say that it has firmly established itself as one of the…
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The Roof Gardens to host first international Cohiba 60th anniversary celebration
The Roof Gardens in Kensington has been chosen as the venue for the first official international celebration of Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, with the worldwide launch of the new Cohiba Talismán taking place on 7 October. Hunters & Frankau, which has been selected by Habanos S.A. to host the event, said invited guests from around the…
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Ember Cigars to debut luxury cigar shop, sampling lounge and terrace at Grosvenor House Suites, Mayfair
New luxury cigar retailer Ember Cigars is preparing to open an exclusive new cigar shop, sampling lounge and terrace at Grosvenor House Suites on London’s prestigious Park Lane, bringing a refined destination for cigar enthusiasts to the heart of Mayfair. The new venue will feature a walk-in humidor showcasing a curated selection of premium cigars…
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London to host Cohiba 60th anniversary event following Cuba cigar festival cancellation
This afternoon, Habanos S.A. announced that London will host a major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cuba’s iconic Cohiba cigar brand on 7 October, following the cancellation of this year’s Habanos Festival. The event will mark the global launch of the Cohiba Talismán, the newest addition to the brand’s Classic Line, as part of an…
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Tributes paid to cigar entrepreneur and Robusto House founder Simon Selkin
Tributes have been paid to Simon Selkin, the founder of Robusto House Cigars and a well-known figure across Britain’s sporting and social circles, following his death after a 15-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He was 66. Mr Selkin died on 29 June 2026, having been diagnosed with MND in March 2025. He founded…
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Lady Wimbledon’s Tennis Party 2026 with Surrey Cigars – A stylish start to Wimbledon
Wimbledon fortnight is one of the biggest events in the British sporting calendar, and every year Lady Wimbledon ensures the Championships get off to a spectacular start with her iconic opening party. This year I was invited by Surrey Cigars to attend the exclusive launch event at 601 Queen’s Road, just a stone’s throw from…
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New cigar terrace opens at Dakota Manchester Airport hotel
A new outdoor cigar terrace has opened at the Dakota Manchester Airport hotel after the luxury property welcomed its first guests earlier this week. The seven-storey hotel, which opened on 1 July 2026, features a purpose-built al fresco cigar terrace alongside its Bar & Grill. Guests can enjoy cigars in a sheltered outdoor setting, with access…
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Inside the James J. Fox Selección Launch – My evening at St James’s
Just a week after publishing a post on the new James J. Fox Selección cigar range, I was lucky enough to attend its official London launch at the iconic St James’s Street store. The evening marked the first of two launch events, with James J. Fox hosting a second celebration in Dublin next week. If you’re looking…
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UK cigar events 2026: Wimbledon parties, World Cup cigar celebrations, cigar cruises & festivals lead a packed summer calendar
The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods in recent memory for cigar enthusiasts across the UK, with a packed calendar of launches, sporting celebrations, cruises and major festivals stretching from June through to the end of the year. Check some of the highlights below: 25 June 2026:…
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Luxury London cigar merchant closes months after opening
A luxury cigar venue at one of London’s well-known hotels has closed less than six months after opening. The Cigar Merchant, located within the historic DUKES Hotel in St James’s, ceased operations on Friday (19th June), according to reports from customers and visitors familiar with the venue. The business opened in December 2025 and was…
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James J. Fox unveils new Selección cigar range for UK and Ireland
James J. Fox has announced details of its new cigar range, Selección, which will be sold exclusively in the UK and Ireland. The range will be launched at the company’s store at 19 St James’s Street in London on 25 June, before becoming available there and at Selfridges. It will then be introduced in Ireland…