Cohiba
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Cohiba Talismán world launch: London event tickets confirmed at £600 plus VAT
The worldwide launch of the Cohiba Talismán will take place at Kensington Palace in October, with tickets confirmed at £600 plus VAT (which I believe makes it approximately £720). The event, marking Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, will take place at The Orangery at Kensington Palace on 7 October. Hunters & Frankau, which is hosting the London…
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Cohiba Talismán world launch: Venue 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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[Venue has now changed] The Roof Gardens to host first international Cohiba 60th anniversary celebration
IMPORTANT VENUE UPDATE (26 AUG 2026) The venue for the first international Cohiba 60th anniversary celebration has changed. Please see the latest article here for the updated venue and event details. 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…
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London to host Cohiba Talismán world launch 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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Where to smoke cigars in Milan, Italy
As someone who regularly writes about cigar shops, sampling lounges, and cigar-friendly spaces, I get a steady stream of messages across email, social media, and WhatsApp. They usually follow the same pattern: “I’m in [this city] — where can I enjoy a good cigar? Any recommendations?”. That question came up recently in relation to Milan.…
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The Rise of Kirby Allison
If you’re a cigar enthusiast who spends time online, chances are you’ve come across Kirby Allison. If you’re at the very beginning of your cigar journey, maybe not. An American entrepreneur and style influencer, he has built a reputation through documentaries and online content focused on men’s fashion, lifestyle, and craftsmanship. With over 844,000 YouTube…
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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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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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Cohiba Ideales Cigar from Colección Habanos Series Now Available in the UK
London, August 28, 2023 – Hunters and Frankau, the renowned cigar distributor, has announced the much-anticipated arrival of the Cohiba Ideales cigar in the United Kingdom. This exclusive release is available solely through the Las Casas del Habano network. The Cohiba Ideales, a distinguished addition to the Colección Habanos series, has finally made its way…
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I finally smoked a Cohiba Behike cigar!
I have wanted to get my hands on a Cohiba Behike cigar for a long time, deemed one of THE BEST CUBAN CIGARS. The task seemed almost impossible due to the cigar’s rarity and lack of availability. I was also expecting to break the bank by purchasing such a cigar ‘if’ I ever tried one…
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The Garden Room at The Lanesborough Hotel
The UK’s nationwide lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is finally easing, this means outdoor hospitality venues are open again and yes that includes outdoor cigar terraces 👊 With that in mind, I cracked on making reservations to visit the many cigar terraces across London. First up was The Garden Room at The Lanesborough. To make a…
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Cohiba – Piramides Extra
After smoking the Cohiba: Robusto, I just wasn’t happy to move on to another cigar brand without at least trying one other Cohiba. I looked high and low one more time for the Behike either 52, 54 or 56 at an affordable price, but it wasn’t meant to be. I then stumbled across this beauty……
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Cohiba – Robusto
Finally a cigar brand I can actually get my hands on, it’s been a while… it’s one of the biggies… the Cohiba! The most famous cigar brand on the planet. I did want to try the Cohiba Behike, considered the very top-tier of the entire Cohiba portfolio. However, it is billed as being the most…