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Chaveta Cigars x Redwood & Feller bring a taste of cigar culture to Pimlico this December
This December, two traditional worlds of gentlemen’s pursuits – fine cigars and bespoke tailoring – come together as Chaveta Cigars takes up temporary residence at established London tailors Redwood & Feller in Pimlico. Founded by cigar enthusiast James Wix, Chaveta will bring its selection of cigars to the tailoring premises throughout December, giving visitors the opportunity to meet James,…
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How the El Laguito cigar factory was recreated in 600kg of ice for Cohiba’s 60th Anniversary
When I attended the Cohiba Talismán 2026 World Launch in London last month, one detail that particularly caught my eye was THAT impressive ice sculpture of El Laguito, the historic Havana cigar factory that has been Cohiba’s home since the brand was established in 1966 👇. Having featured the sculpture in my original report of…
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The Lanesborough’s Garden Room returns: The pop-up closes as the original cigar terrace reopens
The Garden Room at The Lanesborough has reopened following a full refurbishment by London design studio 1508 London, bringing the hotel’s cigar and whisky experience back to its original spot at the hotel in Hyde Park Corner. The redesigned space features a bespoke walk-in humidor supplied by DeArt (who made the original one in 2009), housing…
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The Dalmore launches Cigar Malt Signature Reserve, Aged 18 Years
The Dalmore has launched its new Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years, adding a permanent expression to its Highland single malt collection. Priced at £299 and bottled at 46% ABV, the whisky has been created to complement fine cigars while also being enjoyed on its own. The expression brings together five cask influences: American white…
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Cohiba Talismán 2026 Cigar Review
Sooo many of you have been reaching out asking for my thoughts on the new Cohiba Talisman 2026 following the wonderful launch in Kensington, London a couple of weeks ago. So, I thought it was about time to share my full review! I touched on my initial impressions at the end of my previous blog post, but that was quite a lengthy…
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Cohiba Talismán World Launch London 2026: Inside the 60th Anniversary Celebration – A complete recap!
Note: This is a lengthy post about a 15 min read, as I take an in-depth look at everything that happened on the night itself and the evening that followed, so settle in! On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, London hosted the worldwide launch of the new Cohiba Talismán, an event that also marked the beginning…
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Cohiba Talismán 2026 World launch & Charity auction – Tonight is the night!
After months of anticipation, tonight sees the Cohiba Talismán 2026 World Launch take place at The Orangery at Kensington Palace. The excitement has been building across London over the last few days, with guests arriving from around the world to attend tonight’s main event. Cigar merchants and retailers have also been hosting some very special events ahead…
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Cohiba 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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Sylvester Stallone visits Sautter’s of Mount Street — and other iconic London cigar shops
Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone has visited two of London’s best-known cigar shops while in the capital to promote his new memoir, The Steps. The Rocky, Rambo and Tulsa King star visited Sautter’s of Mount Street in Mayfair on Saturday, 3 October, where he stopped to pick up cigars. Stallone is in London as part of the UK publicity tour for his memoir and…
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Cigar lounge planned for Cambridge House in Mayfair
A dedicated cigar lounge is being planned at Cambridge House in Mayfair as part of the redevelopment of the historic property into a luxury hotel. The Reuben Bar, operated by Auberge Collection, is described as a bar and cigar lounge with space for up to 130 guests. Floor plans published for the development show a…
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Bell & Ross and S.T. Dupont unveil cigar-inspired watch and accessories in Mayfair
The London cigar scene has been absolutely buzzing this week. From Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to Davidoff of London to the excitement building ahead of next week’s Cohiba Talismán launch in Kensington, there’s been plenty going on across the capital. And, if I’m honest, it’s been a pretty amazing time for me personally as a cigar hobbyist.…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Davidoff of London
Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to one of London’s best-known cigar shops during a visit to the capital. The Hollywood actor and former Governor of California was photographed at Davidoff of London in St James’s Street on Monday, alongside Edward and Eddie Sahakian and cigar maker Daniel Marshall. Davidoff of London shared photographs of the visit…
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Remembering Nic Wing: Ten years on
It was ten years ago this week that the UK cigar scene lost one of its most recognisable journalists and advocates, Nic Wing. I only met Nic once, but that one meeting had a bigger impact on me than he could ever have known. I went on one of Nic’s Cuban Cigar Walks around London, and…
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My review of the Romeo y Julieta Amantes cigar
Sometimes I smoke a cigar and then have to sit down and write about it afterwards — this is one of those times. I’d been wanting to try the Romeo y Julieta Amantes for a long time. I first came across it through social media, seeing posts and videos from people I follow who had attended the 2025…
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Edmundos opens new Havana cigar lounge at Taj Hotel in St James’s
A new cigar lounge specialising in Havana cigars opens today, 15th September 2026, at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, in Westminster. Edmundos London, owned by Omar Khan, is opening the new lounge at the hotel on Buckingham Gate following a soft launch. Omar has been teasing details of the new venue on his social media…