Italy

  • Where to smoke cigars in Milan, Italy

    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.…

  • DeART Italy: Inside the factory where the world’s finest cigar humidors are made

    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…