UK Cigar News
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London to welcome new flagship La Casa del Habano on Pall Mall
It was announced earlier this week that a new La Casa Del Habano is set to open on Pall Mall, London in the first half of 2026. For those that don’t know a La Casa Del Habano is a chain of cigar stores specialising in Cuban cigars, which are part-owned by Habanos S.A. This particular…
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Havana House’s first house blend cigar is on the way!
Exciting news from Havana House: their very first house blend cigar is on the way! Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, this blend is shaping up to be something truly special. Rumour has it, the cigar will have its own brand name, with bands and boxes already designed. Owned by Paresh Patel, Havana House has built…
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Barclay Cigars to launch new luxury line in London this September
A new cigar brand is set to enter the world of premium cigars, combining English heritage with Dominican craftsmanship. Barclay Cigars, which has been “15 Years in the Making,” is poised to launch its new line in London this September. The venture is led by Sir Frederick Barclay (91) and his grandson, Frederick Barclay Lubin…
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Holmes Cuban Cigars opens new shop & sampling lounge in Long Eaton, Nottingham
Holmes Cuban Cigars has relocated to a larger, purpose-built store at 61 Market Place, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1JQ, to meet growing demand and offer an enhanced customer experience. The new premises feature a walk-in humidor, a comfortable cigar sampling lounge, and a wider selection of premium Havana cigars and smoking accessories. Owner Sonny Samra, who has run the business for over…
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A new La Casa Del Habano opens in Sheffield at Mitchells Wines
A new chapter begins for cigar enthusiasts in South Yorkshire as Mitchells Wines proudly announces the opening of an official La Casa del Habano boutique in Sheffield. Located at 354A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UJ, the store is now part of an exclusive global network of specialist Cuban cigar retailers. This new addition comes at a…
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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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Plasencia: Alma del Cielo
Plasencia has recently introduced a new cigar, the Alma del Cielo, which has made its debut in the UK market over the past few weeks. This exciting release was first showcased at the US cigar trade show PCA 2025 in New Orleans in April… …and officially launched during the IGNITE UK trade show in May.…
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The Summertime Smoke: The UK’s first-ever cigar festival
You’ve heard of Glastonbury, Download, and Wireless, now get ready for something new: The Summertime Smoke – the UK’s very first cigar festival! It takes place on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, from 12 PM to 7 PM. It will be hosted at the E.J. Churchill Shooting Grounds located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. Conveniently located…
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Montecristo Open Slam – UK launch and sampling events
Following its announcement at the Habanos Festival XXIII in 2023—and as I mentioned last month on the blog—the Montecristo Open Slam has officially landed in the UK. It is now available at Havana Cigar Specialists and selected hospitality venues across the country. The latest addition to Montecristo’s Open Series According to a recent update by…
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Davidoff of London celebrates 45 years of cigars, family, and friendship
Today, May 29th, 2025, Davidoff of London — the iconic cigar shop in St James’s — celebrates its 45th anniversary, marking 45 years since it first opened its doors in May 1980. To celebrate, Edward Sahakian, who started the shop in 1980, and his son Eddie Sahakian, who runs it today, sat down together for…
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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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IGNITE 2025: From cigars to industry insights, the UK’s tobacco trade show kicks off this weekend
It’s that time of year again – IGNITE 2025, the UK’s leading trade show for independent tobacco retailers, returns this weekend for its 2025 edition from 16–18 May at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire (near Silverstone Circuit motor racing track). Launched in 2021 by the Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS), IGNITE quickly established itself as the…
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Montecristo Open Slam is on its way to the UK!
For those following the Habanos Festival, you may have heard about this cigar’s announcement in 2023. While it takes a bit of time for Cuban cigars to reach our shores after festival announcements, the Montecristo Open Slam is set to be released by Hunters & Frankau shortly in cigar shops up and down the country.…
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Cigar Smoking World Championship 2025: UK schedule revealed
The countdown is on for the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) 2025 — and the UK is set for its biggest season yet! Draft night is taking place right now on YouTube… …from the iconic Cigar Club Mareva in Split, Croatia, streaming globally via the official CSWC YouTube Channel. Hosted by Marko (founder) and Dino,…
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Meet The Makers 2025 – UK cigar and whisky event in Edinburgh, Scotland
Imagine having a top-notch dram while enjoying the perfect cigar, all in the company of the very people who create them, against the stunning backdrop of a Scottish castle. If this sounds like an ideal set up, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26, 2025! Edinburgh is set to host an event unlike any other—‘Meet…