Montecristo
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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…
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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…
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Montecristo Open Slam – UK launch and sampling events
Following its announcement at the Habanos Festival XXIII in 2023—and as I mentioned last month on the blog—the Montecristo Open Slam has officially landed in the UK. It is now available at Havana Cigar Specialists and selected hospitality venues across the country. The latest addition to Montecristo’s Open Series According to a recent update by…
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IGNITE 2025: From cigars to industry insights, the UK’s tobacco trade show kicks off this weekend
It’s that time of year again – IGNITE 2025, the UK’s leading trade show for independent tobacco retailers, returns this weekend for its 2025 edition from 16–18 May at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire (near Silverstone Circuit motor racing track). Launched in 2021 by the Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS), IGNITE quickly established itself as the…
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Montecristo Open Slam is on its way to the UK!
For those following the Habanos Festival, you may have heard about this cigar’s announcement in 2023. While it takes a bit of time for Cuban cigars to reach our shores after festival announcements, the Montecristo Open Slam is set to be released by Hunters & Frankau shortly in cigar shops up and down the country.…
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Exploring the cigar shops and sampling lounges in Riga, Latvia
I’ve always loved a little city break. The cheaper the deal, the better! Over the years, I’ve travelled to a number of destinations across Europe, but sadly, I often missed out on exploring the incredible world of cigar shops and lounges simply because I was too bleeding nervous about stepping inside on my jack. Fast…
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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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Cigars Unlimited in South West, London
As a cigar enthusiast I have been keen to visit as many different cigar venues across London (and beyond!), as I continue my cigar journey I recently found myself drawn to the allure of Cigars Unlimited, a cigar specialist tucked away in Fulham, South West London. I think I heard about this place years ago…
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Montecristo – Wide Edmundo
Lately, I’ve been noticing a bunch of folks on my social media feeds enjoying the Montecristo Wide Edmundo cigar. I might be a bit late to the party, but I’ve been genuinely curious to sample this cigar! Montecristo Cuban cigars are pretty special. In recent years, I’ve enjoyed smoking the Montecristo No2, Petit Edmundo, Open…
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Cigars for beginners
Since setting up this website, I often get asked by my readers what cigars they should smoke if they are a beginner or a newbie to the cigar scene. This is a tricky question for me to answer, as I don’t consider myself a cigar aficionado – I still have a long way to go…
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Montecristo: Linea 1935 Maltes
The next cigar I am going to try as part of my cigar challenge is from the Montecristo cigar brand. I will be smoking the Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes. The stats: Length: 6’Ring Gauge: 53Strength: Medium to FullCountry of origin: CubaCost: £34.02 @ Havana House Background: Alonso Menéndez created the Montecristo brand in 1935 after…
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No.6 Cavendish Square Sampling Lounge
As I go on to explore everything that London has to offer in terms of cigar bars, terraces and smoking lounges, now that the national lockdown post-COVID-19 is slowly easing, I was super keen to check out the sampling lounge at No.6 Cavendish Square. A cigar specialist that opened its doors in the heart of…
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The Cigar Experience at The Montague on the Gardens
It’s been quite a few years since I smoked in a public place. I usually smoke at home on my balcony. I occasionally pop into the sampling lounge at JJ Fox’s in St James, but for a while I’ve been wanting to explore everything that London has to offer in terms of cigar bars. Despite…