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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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A new La Casa Del Habano opens in Sheffield at Mitchells Wines
A new chapter begins for cigar enthusiasts in South Yorkshire as Mitchells Wines proudly announces the opening of an official La Casa del Habano boutique in Sheffield. Located at 354A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UJ, the store is now part of an exclusive global network of specialist Cuban cigar retailers. This new addition comes at a…
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UK cigar launch of the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 inspired by the Artist
Wow, talk about starting the year with a bang! Last night, I had the privilege of attending an incredible event celebrating the launch of a new cigar, the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 inspired by The Artist. The event was held at The Churchill Bar & Terrace, a luxurious cocktail bar featuring an outdoor…
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A visit to Cask 23’s cigar shop and sampling lounge in Leicester
At a recent cigar sampling event at Ten Trinity Square, a private members’ cigar lounge in London, I had the pleasure of meeting fellow cigar enthusiasts who had travelled from various parts of the UK to sample Number 11 cigars. Among the attendees was Liam, who recommended I visit his favourite local cigar lounge, Cask…
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The Year of the Snake cigars: A 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
As 2024 comes to a close, anticipation is building for the release of Lunar New Year-themed cigars celebrating the Chinese zodiac. Among the most awaited releases for 2025 are cigars crafted in honour of The Year of the Snake. What are the “Year of the” cigars? These annual cigar releases are tailored to the Chinese…
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Celebrating 55 Years of Trinidad Cigars: A recap of what happened at Habanos World Days in London
London was the hottest place to be just over a week ago for any Cuban cigar lover. The biggest cigar smokers from across the globe gathered in town, for the 3-day Habanos World Days event, which took place on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of June, 2024. All to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the…
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Trinidad Tasting Time, 55 UK Cigar Venues Celebrating the Year of the Trinidad, June 2024
Later this month, London will host Habanos World Days, a series of events from Thursday, June 20th, to Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, marking the grand 55th anniversary of the iconic Habanos cigar brand Trinidad. This series of events will include a cocktail party at Belgravia Square, a seminar and exhibition, and a gala dinner at…
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Exploring Number 11: A new arrival in the UK cigar and spirit scene
As I’ve progressed from being a cigar novice to an enthusiast, I’ve always been keen to try as many different cigar brands as possible. While I’m familiar with several renowned UK cigar specialist shops that produce and offer their own branded cigars, I have recently noticed a small increase in the number of independent UK…