There are cigars and then there are Cuban cigars. They are world famous for a very good reason. Tobacco grown on that 109,000 square kilometre island just south of Florida is the best in the world, so the quality starts there. Are Cuban cigars worth it? Manufacturers...
Cohiba and Montecristo rank among the top Cuban cigar brands in the world. So it's appropriate they also top off our news and notes for this week:Montecristo No. 4Arguably the best-known brand of Habanos throughout the world. The Montecristo No. 4 is medium-to-full...
Many of us are staying indoors these days. In some provinces it’s government mandated, lockdowns to prevent further spread of Covid-19 as vaccines slowly roll out. In other cases it’s because it’s too damn cold to be out. Related: The difference between Regional...
When a Cuban cigar aficionado talks to you about Regional Editions, what does he or she mean by that exactly? When it comes to selection of the finest Cuban cigars, you'll need to know the difference between Regular Production Cuban cigars, Limited Editions and...
So you've picked up a box of Diplomaticos Nortenos, prime regional edition Cuban cigars, in a popular robusto format. These are medium to full body, to be paired perfectly with a rum and coke, maybe some Macadamia nuts and some dried fruits if you feel a little...
So it's "Cuban Cigar Friday". There's no particular reason for calling it that. It's just I have a humidor full of Partagas Serie P No. 2. We are heading into the teeth of winter. We are in lockdown in these parts. And it's Friday. Related: What to look for when...
