Havana
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XXVI Festival del Habano: What we know so far
As of 14th February 2026, Habanos S.A. has confirmed that this year’s festival has been postponed. More information is available here. The 26th Festival del Habano, Cuba’s flagship cigar event, is set to take place in Havana from 23 to 27 February 2026, against the backdrop of heightened international interest marking the 60th anniversary of Cohiba, the…
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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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My Cigar Adventure to Cuba – 1 – Before the trip
I can hardly believe I’m writing this blog post! If you’ve been following my social media (Instagram and X), you probably know that I spent the first part of March 2025 in Cuba 🇨🇺. It has truly been an UNFORGETTABLE experience—an incredible seven-night journey to a country that has been on my bucket list ever…
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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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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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Montecristo Brillantes – Year of the Dragon released in the UK today!
UK, are you ready for another new cigar? Hunters & Frankau, the UK distributor of Cuban cigars, has officially announced and released the new Montecristo Brillantes cigar. It is available in all La Casa del Habanos in the UK, as well as some other retailers across the country. The Brillantes is a special cigar in…
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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…