Habanos
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H Upmann Magnum Finite – 2024 Limited Edition
According to Ajay Patel of No. 6 Cavendish, speaking on a recent episode of “2 Old Farts Making Noise”, Hunters & Frankau—the UK’s Cuban cigar distributor—has confirmed that the long-awaited H. Upmann Magnum Finite Limited Edition 2024 will finally reach cigar shops in the UK as early as Monday! The Magnum Finite was first introduced at the Habanos…
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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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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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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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Edmundos Cigar Shop & Sampling Lounge
Service is about to resume as normal… if you’ve been following the blog, you’ll know I’ve been posting a lot about My Cigar Adventure to Cuba 🇨🇺 most recently! Now I’m back in London 🇬🇧 it’s time to continue trying to visit ALL of the different cigar shops and cigar sampling lounges as possible. Currently,…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 7 – Where to eat, the blackouts and final impressions
And just like that—I’ve reached the final part of My Cigar Adventure to Cuba. What an incredible journey it’s been. I’m so glad I took the plunge and booked this trip with Surrey Cigars for March 2025. Honestly, it’s been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was well anxious about going with a random group of people…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 6 – The Cigar Shops & Sampling Lounges
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to spend seven unforgettable nights in Cuba with Surrey Cigars. This post is all about the cigar shops and sampling lounges we visited during our time in Havana Cuba. Including what I purchased and brought back… If you missed the earlier posts, catch up here: Part 1 – Before…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 5 – The Cigar Factories
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to spend seven unforgettable nights in Cuba with Surrey Cigars. It was truly a dream trip and worth every penny. For £2,000, we experienced an action-packed itinerary, diving deep into Cuba’s rich cigar heritage as a group of ten passionate enthusiasts. It’s not something I could have ever…
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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 2 – Getting there and first impressions
Earlier this month, I took my first-ever trip to Cuba 🇨🇺 with a small tour group organised by Surrey Cigars. I still can’t believe it happened! Visiting this country has been a dream of mine ever since I developed a passion for cigars—definitely bucket list stuff! I have a lot to share from my trip,…
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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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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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Sampling the new La Flor de Cano Selectos No.3 UK Regional Edition 2023 cigar
As cigar folk here in the UK, we are fortunate to have esteemed importers like Hunters & Frankau (H&F), the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in our country, bringing exceptional cigars to our local shops, hotels, restuarants and private clubs. Recently, they launched their latest release: the La Flor de Cano Selectos No. 3, a…
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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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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…