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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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DeART Italy: Inside the factory where the world’s finest cigar humidors are made
Over the past few years, I’ve set myself a personal mission: to visit every single cigar shop, sampling lounge, and cigar-dedicated terrace in London. So far, I’ve explored and reviewed around 44 establishments across the capital – most people are surprised at how many there are in one city. Along the way, one pattern has…
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The Cigar Merchant opens at DUKES Hotel London
It’s a brand-new year, and while the world’s news may already feel a little chaotic just two weeks in 🤯, it’s an exciting time for cigar enthusiasts in London. The city is welcoming several new cigar shops and sampling lounges. The first this year has just opened its doors — say hello to The Cigar…
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Hunters & Frankau marks Montecristo’s 90th anniversary with exclusive London cigar launch
Hunters & Frankau, the UK’s leading importer of Cuban cigars, has unveiled two new additions to its House Reserve collection at an exclusive event in central London. The launch, held on 15 October at Coq d’Argent, brought together guests from across the cigar trade to preview the Montecristo 90th Anniversary Special Release and House Reserve…
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Sampling cigars at The Beaumont Hotel’s cigar friendly terrace
During my recent cigar adventures, I discovered that The Beaumont Hotel in London’s West End has a cigar-friendly terrace. I later stumbled upon a captivating video by EGM Cigars showcasing the hotel’s exquisite cigar humidor—a true masterpiece! 😍 Intrigued, I promptly added it to my bucket list of cigar spots to visit (which is basically…