UK Cigar News
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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…
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Mitchell Orchant unveils new Puffin’ Cigars line
In September 2024, Mitchell Orchant, founder of C.Gars Ltd and a key player in the UK’s cigar industry, made an exciting announcement on the Sip n’ Smoke Podcast, hosted by Lewis and Billy. Mitchell announced that he was creating a new cigar brand with a unique puffin mascot. Fast forward to today, and Puffin Cigars…
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Conor McGregor’s Notorious Cigars now available for pre-order in US
Notorious Cigars, the premium cigar brand inspired by MMA champion Conor McGregor, is now available for pre-order. The brand, created in collaboration with cigar manufacturer MJ Frias, promises a high-quality smoking experience with tobacco sourced from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico. MJ Frias has partnered with McGregor to craft a product that reflects his…
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XXV Festival del Habano 2025 – The Highlights
The 25th edition of the Festival del Habano has come to a close after a week filled with events in Havana, Cuba, running from February 24 to 28, 2025. This year’s festival celebrated the iconic brands of Cohiba, H. Upmann, and Romeo and Julieta, drawing experts, aficionados, specialists, enthusiasts and tastemakers from all over the…
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XXV Festival del Habano 2025 – announce new Romeo y Julieta Amantes, H Upmann Gran Reserva, Cohiba Behike cigars
This week, Havana, Cuba, is bustling with activity as it hosts the 25th edition of the Festival del Habano, welcoming cigar enthusiasts and experts from around the world. The festival takes place from February 24 to 28, 2025. For the full program, click here. Participants began arriving on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23,…
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Castro’s Cigar: How One Man Shaped the Modern Cigar – Book
As the world’s largest Cuban cigar festival begins today in Havana, it’s the perfect time to explore the inseparable link between Cuban cigars and Fidel Castro. But how did one man influence the modern cigar industry? Mark Saliger’s new book, Castro’s Cigar: How One Man Shaped the Modern Cigar, delves into this captivating history. For…
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New details emerge about Conor McGregor’s Notorious Cigars
Last October, you may remember the blog post about Conor McGregor’s new venture into the cigar industry with Notorious Cigars. Well, more details about the product and its upcoming release have started to surface. Here’s everything you need to know. If you missed the original post, Conor McGregor—Irish MMA star and former UFC Featherweight and…
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Cohiba Behike 58 and 59 to be announced at XXV Festival Del Habano next week?
The 25th edition of the Festival del Habano is set to take place next week, from February 24 to 28, 2025, in Havana, Cuba. This year’s festival will pay tribute to three iconic brands in the Habanos universe: Cohiba, H. Upmann, and Romeo y Julieta. Amid growing speculation, reports suggest that Habanos S.A. may be…
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Kiskeya Cigars unleashed in the UK
In recent years, the UK has seen a rise in the amount of small, independent cigar brands that are proudly UK-owned, serving enthusiasts by importing and distributing cigars nationwide. However, these smaller companies are up against considerable challenges, particularly because of stringent Track & Trace regulations put in place to counter the illegal tobacco trade.…
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UK cigar launch of the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 inspired by the Artist
Wow, talk about starting the year with a bang! Last night, I had the privilege of attending an incredible event celebrating the launch of a new cigar, the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 inspired by The Artist. The event was held at The Churchill Bar & Terrace, a luxurious cocktail bar featuring an outdoor…
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New UK regional cigar La Flor de Cano Selectos No. 3 rumoured to launch in early 2025
Speculation is swirling about an upcoming release of the La Flor de Cano Selectos No. 3, a new 2023 UK Regional Edition cigar from Habanos via Hunter & Frankau. According to the Phoenicia website (the equivalent of Hunters & Frankau in Cyprus) it looks like the details of this cigar are as follows: This is…
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The Trinity of Trinidad in Doha, Qatar
On Saturday, December 7, cigar connoisseurs from across the world gathered in Doha, Qatar, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Trinidad brand with a grand gala dinner titled The Trinity of Trinidad. Held at the Convention and Exhibition Center, the event was a collaboration between Habanos S.A. and Phoenicia, the second-largest distributor of Cuban…
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The Cigar Smoker of the Year 2024 award goes to… Piers Morgan
That’s right, Piers Morgan has just taken home the top honour at tonight’s prestigious Santa Rita Cigar Smoker of the Year Awards 2024, hosted at the iconic Boisdale of Canary Wharf in London. Piers is a British broadcaster, journalist, and television personality known for his bold opinions and sharp interviewing style. A prominent figure in…
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XXV Edition of the Habanos Festival will take place February 24 to 28, 2025
If you are subscribed to the Habanos mailing list, you should now have received your newsletter announcing that the XXV Edition of the Habanos Festival will take place in Havana, Cuba from February 24 to 28, 2025. It is one of the biggest events on the cigar calendar. The mailout included a schedule of events…