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The “Volcano” Cigar Lounge: Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Basel's Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois now offers two places to enjoy a fine cigar. A terrace on…
July 24, 2026
The Fake Cuban Cigar Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
In July 2026, Spanish police dismantled a counterfeiting network shipping fake Cohibas across Europe from an ordinary Valencia…
July 21, 2026
Everyone Wants to Be Boutique. Almost Nobody Knows What It Means
Every time a new cigar brand appears, the first word you hear is boutique. It has almost become…
July 20, 2026
The Truth About Being a Cigar Brand Ambassador
The job looks like travel, free cigars and glamour, but the reality of being a brand ambassador is…
July 6, 2026
Inside La Casa del Habano at the Grand Hyatt Taipei
Some cigar shops you visit. Others you want to stay in. Tucked into the lobby of the Grand…
July 3, 2026
The £7 Cigar I Now Buy by the Box: Budget Cigar of The Year?
I was a snob about this one before I'd even lit it. Cheap, Nicaraguan, budget line, probably junk.…
July 3, 2026
Most Premium Cigars Are Not Actually Handmade
Most premium cigars are sold as handmade, but a machine forms the bunch. The industry has never properly…
July 1, 2026
Cohiba Ambar Review
The Cohiba Ambar sold out on release and has been difficult to find since. A full review of…
June 26, 2026
Carlito Fuente Comment on Anti-Cuba Video Draws Criticism
A public Instagram comment by Carlito Fuente Jr. on a video making strong claims about Cuban cigars drew…
June 23, 2026