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Davidoff unveils limited-edition cigar collection for Year of the Sheep 2027
Davidoff has announced a new collection of limited-edition cigars and accessories to mark the Year of the Sheep in 2027. The collection, unveiled by the premium handmade cigar maker, includes three specially shaped cigars, a porcelain ashtray, a double-blade cutter and a limited-edition humidor. The products draw on the characteristics associated with the sheep in…
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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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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 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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What an incredible end to the Summer! My return to Croatia for the 2026 Cigar Smoking World Championship Grand Final 🇭🇷🇬🇧
Wow, where do I start? What an absolutely incredible way to end the summer! A couple of years ago, I visited Croatia and knew I’d come back one day. I even mentioned it in my last blog post. Well, this time I had a pretty good reason to return — I was heading back to…
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British cigar smoker George Stansfield wins Cigar Smoking World Championship in Croatia
British cigar smoker George Stansfield has won the 2026 Cigar Smoking World Championship Grand Final in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Stansfield, a regular at Surrey Cigars in the UK, took the title with a time of 2 hours, 32 minutes and 50 seconds, beating competitors from around the world. For much of the competition, it looked as…
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Cohiba Talismán world launch: London event tickets confirmed at £600 plus VAT
The worldwide launch of the Cohiba Talismán will take place at Kensington Palace in October, with tickets confirmed at £600 plus VAT (which I believe makes it approximately £720). The event, marking Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, will take place at The Orangery at Kensington Palace on 7 October. Hunters & Frankau, which is hosting the London…
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Cohiba Talismán world launch: Venue moves to Kensington Palace
Following Habanos S.A.’s announcement of the worldwide launch of the Cohiba Talisman in London on 7 October, the highly anticipated event will be moved from The Roof Gardens in Kensington to the magnificent Orangery at Kensington Palace, following an exceptional level of interest from cigar aficionados across the UK and around the world. Set within the gardens of Kensington…
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[Venue has now changed] The Roof Gardens to host first international Cohiba 60th anniversary celebration
IMPORTANT VENUE UPDATE (26 AUG 2026) The venue for the first international Cohiba 60th anniversary celebration has changed. Please see the latest article here for the updated venue and event details. The Roof Gardens in Kensington has been chosen as the venue for the first official international celebration of Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, with the worldwide…
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London to host Cohiba Talismán world launch following Cuba cigar festival cancellation
This afternoon, Habanos S.A. announced that London will host a major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cuba’s iconic Cohiba cigar brand on 7 October, following the cancellation of this year’s Habanos Festival. The event will mark the global launch of the Cohiba Talismán, the newest addition to the brand’s Classic Line, as part of an…
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Oud Garden Cigar Lounge at Baloci Hotel, Birmingham
I often get messages from people asking where they can sample a cigar in Birmingham. Despite being the UK’s second-largest city and home to well over a million people, I’ve always found it surprisingly difficult to recommend dedicated cigar venues. Years ago, behind The Prince of Wales pub in Moseley, there was a small ‘cigar…
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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…