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Our Favourite Books About Cuba to Accompany Your Next Long Smoke

Our Favourite Books About Cuba to Accompany Your Next Long Smoke

Want to be whisked away to Havana without leaving your chair? Grab a stick, relax and dive into our five favourite books about Cuba.
A Path Well-Travelled: Cigars for a Trip Abroad

A Path Well-Travelled: Cigars for a Trip Abroad

With the doors to travel open once more, we’re beginning to fine tune the final essentials to take with us on a trip abroad. For short sojourns, this small selection of cigars make for wonderful travel companions.
The Top Cuban Cigars of 2021

The Top Cuban Cigars of 2021

Regular cigar reviewer for the EGM Blog, Nick Hendry, collates his favourite cigars from 2021.
The Best Cigar Cases to Enjoy Right Now

The Best Cigar Cases to Enjoy Right Now

Let's take a look at the cigar cases on the market that are becoming the informed choice for cigar aficionados.
Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas Review

Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas Review

The Ramon Allones Small Club Corona is an often-overlooked cigar.  Nick Hendry re-discovers them for the EGM Blog. 
A Thorough Guide to Cigar Humidors

A Thorough Guide to Cigar Humidors

Everything you need to know about humidors – from aesthetic, preservation, and the various parts. Use this as your useful guide whenever you need.
Reflecting on Pitti Uomo 101

Reflecting on Pitti Uomo 101

Although not quite back in full swing, this January’s edition of Pitti Uomo 101 was teeming with beautiful tailoring, elegant men and women, and of course, stunning cigars. Allow EGM to give you the low down.
Where to Go for Shopping (and Smoking) Cigars in London

Where to Go for Shopping (and Smoking) Cigars in London

Although it has changed much over the last few decades, London still wears its appreciation for the traditional finer things with stubborn pride. Here's where to discover Cuban cigars in the city.
The Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro has finally arrived!

The Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro has finally arrived!

Nick Hendry discovers the three new additions to the Romeo y Julieta portfolio and which make up their Linea de Oro.
EGM’s Guide to Milan During Fashion Week – or Thereafter

EGM’s Guide to Milan During Fashion Week – or Thereafter

A guide for cigar smokers to feel at home in Italy's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. And yes, Bar Basso is included.
The great Cohiba scarcity - cigars to discover while we wait

The great Cohiba scarcity - cigars to discover while we wait

Cohiba, and other premium regular production Cuban cigars, have been in short supply lately - Nick Hendry discusses a possible silver lining to the shortage.
The Current Challenges Cuban Tobacco Farmers Face in 2022

The Current Challenges Cuban Tobacco Farmers Face in 2022

Learn about the obstacles Cuban tobacco farmers are facing, in what is set to be a difficult year for the industry.
Vegueros Tapados Cigar Review

Vegueros Tapados Cigar Review

Vegueros are one of the youngest, and smallest, brands in the Habanos portfolio, but this does not mean they are not worth getting to know.  To that end, Nick Hendry runs the rule over the Tapados.
Smoke Speak: Victor from The Class Journal and Visterio.co

Smoke Speak: Victor from The Class Journal and Visterio.co

The first in our new Smoke Speak series catches up with Visterio founder, and the gentleman behind The Class Journal, Victor. He tells us about Zurich, his favourite places to enjoy a smoke, and the best advice he has received so far.
Tobacco Tourism: Caribbean destinations for the cigar lover

Tobacco Tourism: Caribbean destinations for the cigar lover

We'd all love a trip to Cuba for the Habanos festival, but it's not the only country which offers ideal destinations for the cigar lover.  Nick Hendry checks out a few more.