Hunters & Frankau
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Cohíba Talismán 2017–2026: The cigar coming full circle in London
First launched in London in 2017 as a Cohíba Edición Limitada, the Talismán quickly became a sought-after cigar in the Cohíba portfolio. Nine years later, it returns to the same city with a very different status: as a permanent member of the Cohíba Línea Clásica. As we prepare for a major celebration in London this…
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Sheffield celebrates Cuban Cigar heritage: 30 Years of Cuaba & 60 Years of Cohiba
Last Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of visiting The Manor House in Dronfield, just outside Sheffield, for a fantastic evening celebrating two of the most distinctive names in Cuban cigars — Cuaba and Cohiba. Organised by Mitchells Wines and La Casa del Habano Sheffield, the evening brought together cigar enthusiasts, friends and partners to celebrate 30 years of Cuaba and…
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Cohiba Talismán world launch: Tickets reportedly sell out amid surge in demand
Readers have contacted me this morning to report that tickets for the upcoming Cohiba Talisman World Launch in London have sold out, with prospective attendees who missed out being placed on a waiting list. The event, taking place on 7 October at the Orangery at Kensington Palace, will mark Cohiba’s 60th anniversary and the return of the…
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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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Sampling cigars in the new Cigar Garden at Ottie’s Salon in Bloomsbury, London
London, are you ready for another spot to sample a cigar? I recently visited the cigar garden at Ottie’s Salon, part of the new Bertrand’s Townhouse boutique hotel, just moments away from Bloomsbury Square. I went there at the end of April as part of my birthday celebrations. Each year I like to mark the…
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Inside La Casa del Habano Pall Mall: Dominique London’s new luxury cigar destination
After months of anticipation, the UK’s premium flagship, La Casa del Habano at 26 Pall Mall, officially opened its doors in Central London on the 26 March 2026. I’ve been sharing updates along the way in several articles: London to welcome new flagship La Casa del Habano on Pall Mall A sneak peek behind the scenes…
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Dominique London Opens Flagship La Casa del Habano on Pall Mall
After months of anticipation, Dominique London today officially opens its flagship La Casa del Habano boutique at 26 Pall Mall, London. The two-floor store welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 21:00, offering a curated luxury experience for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. The Pall Mall location marks the seventh La Casa del Habano in the UK,…
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An evening at The Lanesborough: Inside London’s new pop-up, The Garden Room Cigar Terrace
Last night I found myself with one of the hottest tickets in town — the opening of a new pop-up sampling lounge at The Garden Room at The Lanesborough, just by Hyde Park Corner and a short walk from Knightsbridge — and what an event! The evening brought together some real heavyweights from the cigar…
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Punch Néctares No.50: Ireland’s First Habanos Regional Edition Launches in the UK
Cigar events take place across the UK every week, but on Thursday evening the hottest ticket in town was at James J. Fox on St James’s Street, London, for the UK launch of the Punch Néctares No.50 — Ireland’s first Habanos Regional Edition. Guests arrived from 6.30pm for the standing-room-only event on the ground floor…
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Dukes London Cigar Merchant & Sampling Lounge opening soon: A sneak peek at the vision, atmosphere, and people behind the experience
Earlier this week, I was invited for an exclusive first look behind the scenes at Dukes Hotel – specifically the soon-to-open Delany Drawing Room, a whisky-led bar that will directly connect to Dukes’ forthcoming cigar shop and sampling lounge. The hotel is currently in the first stages of a new multi-million-pound refurbishment, a project that will…
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Ramón Allones Absolutos Edición Limitada 2024: UK Launch and Review
After a year of anticipation and international rollout, Hunters & Frankau (H&F) has officially launched the Ramón Allones Absolutos Edición Limitada 2024 to the UK market. The launch event took place from November 10 to 14, 2025, featuring 52 events organised by Habanos Specialist retailers in cities across the country, including London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and…
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Ramon Allones Absolutos (2024 Limited Edition) set to launch in the UK this November
Cigar enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Ramon Allones Absolutos (2024 Limited Edition) is set to hit the UK market with nationwide launch events beginning the week of November 10, 2025. This release represents the last Limited Edition from Habanos S.A. for 2024, generating considerable excitement among collectors and aficionados. It joins the two…