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  • Cigar & Rum night at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in London

    Cigar & Rum night at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in London

    Last week, I had the unexpected pleasure of attending a Cigar and Rum Night at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in London, held as part of Dominican Week in the UK 2025. It was a genuinely memorable cultural event and an opportunity to learn more about the country’s traditions and craftsmanship. Walking into the Embassy I had never…

  • Ramón Allones Absolutos Edición Limitada 2024: UK Launch and Review

    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…

  • Davidoff launches ‘Year of the Horse’ cigar in the UK next week

    Davidoff launches ‘Year of the Horse’ cigar in the UK next week

    Davidoff is set to release its latest limited-edition cigar in the UK, unveiling the Year of the Horse — the newest entry in the Swiss brand’s long-running series celebrating the Chinese zodiac. The cigar, positioned firmly within the luxury collector market, will be available from Thursday, 20 November 2025. The official title, Davidoff Year of…

  • An afternoon sampling cigars with Ash Hole Cigar Club UK

    An afternoon sampling cigars with Ash Hole Cigar Club UK

    The UK cigar community honestly never fails to amaze me. The deeper I get involved, the more I discover these fantastic groups of cigar folk at all different stages of their cigar journeys — and it’s always a genuine pleasure to share a herf with them. I’ve had the chance to hang out with Cigar…

  • Hunters & Frankau marks Montecristo’s 90th anniversary with exclusive London cigar launch

    Hunters & Frankau marks Montecristo’s 90th anniversary with exclusive London cigar launch

    Hunters & Frankau, the UK’s leading importer of Cuban cigars, has unveiled two new additions to its House Reserve collection at an exclusive event in central London. The launch, held on 15 October at Coq d’Argent, brought together guests from across the cigar trade to preview the Montecristo 90th Anniversary Special Release and House Reserve…

  • Absolutos & The Ashes

    On Thursday 13th November we will be celebrating the EMS release of the Habanos Ramon Allones Absolutos. The Absolutos is the final of the 2024 Edicion Limitada to be released in the UK following the Trinidad Cabildos and H.Upmann Magnum Finite. The cigar will be released the week commencing 10th November, so our sampling event…

  • Churchill’s Birthday 151

    Our annual Churchill Birthday cigar sampling event takes place on Thursday 27th November 6:30pm, as we commemorate his 151st Birthday. A Julieta No.2 or more commonly known as a Churchill cigar is, as usual, on the menu for the evening. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill, 7’’ x 47 ring gauge provides the platform for an…

  • Ramon Allones Absolutos EL 2024 UK Launch – Mayfair Store

    Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the UK Launch of the Ramon Allones Absolutos — the final release from the 2024 Limited Edition lineup. This distinguished Nuevos vitola (6⅛” / 155mm x 49 ring gauge) will be unveiled at two intimate evenings hosted at Sautter Cigars, 106 Mount Street and 8 Raphael Street, London…

  • Arturo Fuente x S.T. Dupont Cigar Accessories UK Launch

    We are delighted to host an event on Friday 28th November for two iconic brands to the cigar industry, Arturo Fuente and S.T. Dupont as they launch their highly anticipated cigar accessory collaboration in the UK. For this event, we welcome both brands to display their outstanding work. This will be the first opportunity to…

  • EGM Cigars launches Empyrean line at The Emory, Knightsbridge — A luxury rival to the Cohiba Behike?

    EGM Cigars launches Empyrean line at The Emory, Knightsbridge — A luxury rival to the Cohiba Behike?

    It’s not every day that you receive an invitation to the launch of a new cigar line, especially at one of London’s most exclusive new cigar spots – The Emory Cigar Merchants in Knightsbridge. With a black-tie dress code, I knew as soon as the invite landed in my inbox that this was an event…

  • Cigars & dinner evening at The Sloane Club in Chelsea

    Join us for a memorable dinner & cigar event at the private members club The Sloane Club in Chelsea.

  • Cigar & Whisky Evening on the NLC Terrace

    Join us for a refined and intimate experience where craftsmanship, flavour, and conversation come together. Begin your evening with a specially crafted Glengoyne 12-Year-Old cocktail, setting the tone for a night of indulgence. Savour the rich pairing of Davidoff Millennium cigars with a curated selection of exceptional whiskies, each introduced by knowledgeable brand ambassadors who…

  • The Rise of Kirby Allison

    The Rise of Kirby Allison

    If you’re a cigar enthusiast who spends time online, chances are you’ve come across Kirby Allison. If you’re at the very beginning of your cigar journey, maybe not. An American entrepreneur and style influencer, he has built a reputation through documentaries and online content focused on men’s fashion, lifestyle, and craftsmanship. With over 844,000 YouTube…

  • Cigar event at 114 KCS

    Join us on for an exclusive tasting event featuring premium cigars paired with Premium Sauvelle Vodka Cocktails and fresh selections of sandwiches. Upon confirming your attendance, you will receive: 1 x Hoyo de Monterrey San Juan 1 x Ramon Allones Specially Selected (Cabinet of 50) 1 x Sauvelle Vodka Dirty Martini 1 x Sauvelle Vodka…

  • Tequila & Cigar Masterclass – Nobu Hotel London

    Join us for an exclusive evening on the Nobu Terrace, where refined taste meets timeless craftsmanship. This intimate masterclass pairs the exceptional artistry of Tequila Enemigo with the world-renowned sophistication of a Davidoff cigar, a perfect harmony for the senses. Held in our semi-private Nobu Terrace, this unique event offers a relaxed yet exclusive setting…