UK Cigar News
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Cohíba Talismán 2017–2026: The cigar coming full circle in London
First launched in London in 2017 as a Cohíba Edición Limitada, the Talismán quickly became a sought-after cigar in the Cohíba portfolio. Nine years later, it returns to the same city with a very different status: as a permanent member of the Cohíba Línea Clásica. As we prepare for a major celebration in London this…
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Sylvester Stallone visits Sautter’s of Mount Street — and other iconic London cigar shops
Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone has visited two of London’s best-known cigar shops while in the capital to promote his new memoir, The Steps. The Rocky, Rambo and Tulsa King star visited Sautter’s of Mount Street in Mayfair on Saturday, 3 October, where he stopped to pick up cigars. Stallone is in London as part of the UK publicity tour for his memoir and…
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Cigar lounge planned for Cambridge House in Mayfair
A dedicated cigar lounge is being planned at Cambridge House in Mayfair as part of the redevelopment of the historic property into a luxury hotel. The Reuben Bar, operated by Auberge Collection, is described as a bar and cigar lounge with space for up to 130 guests. Floor plans published for the development show a…
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Bell & Ross and S.T. Dupont unveil cigar-inspired watch and accessories in Mayfair
The London cigar scene has been absolutely buzzing this week. From Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to Davidoff of London to the excitement building ahead of next week’s Cohiba Talismán launch in Kensington, there’s been plenty going on across the capital. And, if I’m honest, it’s been a pretty amazing time for me personally as a cigar hobbyist.…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Davidoff of London
Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to one of London’s best-known cigar shops during a visit to the capital. The Hollywood actor and former Governor of California was photographed at Davidoff of London in St James’s Street on Monday, alongside Edward and Eddie Sahakian and cigar maker Daniel Marshall. Davidoff of London shared photographs of the visit…
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Remembering Nic Wing: Ten years on
It was ten years ago this week that the UK cigar scene lost one of its most recognisable journalists and advocates, Nic Wing. I only met Nic once, but that one meeting had a bigger impact on me than he could ever have known. I went on one of Nic’s Cuban Cigar Walks around London, and…
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The Cigar Trophy Awards 2026: Jemma Freeman honoured as ceremony concludes
The annual Cigar Trophy Awards ceremony, organised by Cigar Journal and held during InterTabac in Dortmund, has recognised cigar brands, products and individuals from across the international cigar industry. Among the individual awards was the Ambassador Award, presented to Jemma Freeman, executive chairman of Hunters & Frankau, one of the UK’s leading specialist cigar businesses and the country’s exclusive…
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Edmundos opens new Havana cigar lounge at Taj Hotel in St James’s
A new cigar lounge specialising in Havana cigars opens today, 15th September 2026, at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, in Westminster. Edmundos London, owned by Omar Khan, is opening the new lounge at the hotel on Buckingham Gate following a soft launch. Omar has been teasing details of the new venue on his social media…
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InterTabac 2026: The cigar world heads to Dortmund
In just a few hours, the doors will open on InterTabac 2026, with Dortmund once again preparing to become the meeting point for the international tobacco and cigar industry. Taking place from 15–17 September, InterTabac brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, tobacconists and other industry professionals from around the world. More than 800 exhibitors from around 70 countries…
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Cohiba Talismán world launch: Tickets reportedly sell out amid surge in demand
Readers have contacted me this morning to report that tickets for the upcoming Cohiba Talisman World Launch in London have sold out, with prospective attendees who missed out being placed on a waiting list. The event, taking place on 7 October at the Orangery at Kensington Palace, will mark Cohiba’s 60th anniversary and the return of the…
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DJ Khaled meets The Sahakians at Davidoff of London before joining Jay-Z at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
DJ Khaled’s first visit to London has already seen the US music producer and DJ exploring the capital’s high-end cigar scene alongside London cigar specialist Manu Harit. But yesterday, the pair continued their cigar adventure with a visit to Davidoff of London, where Khaled met Edward and Eddie Sahakian. If you’ve been following Khaled’s recent…
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DJ Khaled visits London cigar shop The Tasting Room at The Peninsula London
US music producer DJ Khaled has visited London, sharing footage of himself enjoying rare cigars with cigar specialist Manu Harit at The Tasting Room at The Peninsula London. Khaled arrived in the capital last night ahead of a busy weekend that includes attending Jay-Z’s concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The producer, whose real name is…
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ProCigar Festival 2027 registration opens in Dominican Republic
Registration has opened for the 19th ProCigar Festival, an annual celebration of the Dominican Republic’s premium cigar industry. The event will take place from 16 to 19 February 2027 in Santiago de los Caballeros, with cigar enthusiasts from around the world expected to attend. Organised by the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (ProCigar), the festival…
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Mitchell Orchant steps away from Dominique London Group management role
Mitchell Orchant, the founder of C.Gars Ltd and one of the best-known figures in the British cigar trade, has stepped away from his role within the Dominique London Group. Dominique London announced on 1 September that Orchant would become an ambassador for the group, marking the end of his time as a shareholder and employee.…
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British cigar smoker George Stansfield wins Cigar Smoking World Championship in Croatia
British cigar smoker George Stansfield has won the 2026 Cigar Smoking World Championship Grand Final in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Stansfield, a regular at Surrey Cigars in the UK, took the title with a time of 2 hours, 32 minutes and 50 seconds, beating competitors from around the world. For much of the competition, it looked as…