In this instalment of our cigar wrapper guide series, we’re going to be taking a more in-depth look into the classic Maduro cigar. When it comes to cigars, there are countless ways for us to categorise them, from size to brand and even colour and taste. But perhaps the easiest way to separate our favourite […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Here at Havana House, we are excited for the latest release from Plasencia – the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Sixto I Hexagon Cigar – which will be in stock soon! Not only are we eager to sample this new smoke, but the news of Plasencia adding security chips to these cigars is something else […]
If you’re looking to work on your skills behind the bar, you’ll want to cast the net wide and find inspiration. Balancing flavours to work in harmony is a skill that can take time to refine, but playing with an array of alcohol should be fun as well as flavourful. We’ve collected some of our […]
1 Lighting a cigar can easily be overlooked; after all, the cigar itself is the star of the show. And who can’t help but be distracted by the anticipation of the cigar’s tasting notes? You’ll be surprised to hear that even aficionados can sometimes get it wrong when lighting cigars, which is easily done. It […]
One of the main visible differences between cigars is their length. Cigar brands will produce cigars in a variety of vitolas. The vitola refers to the size of the cigar, which is made up of the length of the cigar and the ring gauge. While the thickness of the cigar, or ring gauge, can have […]
3 As a cigar lover in the UK, you may take for granted the relative ease at which you can enjoy a delicious smoke from a Cuban cigar. Things are a little trickier for aficionados across the pond, where Cuban cigars are actually illegal. But why are Cuban cigars illegal in the US? We explore […]
15 Like any new hobby, knowing where to begin when it comes to cigar smoking can sometimes be a little daunting. If you have decided you would like to join the wonderful world of cigar smoking, then one of the biggest hurdles can be deciding which cigar is the right one to make your first […]
1 Padrón Cigars are one of the most desired cigars available. It’s far from uncommon to hear the words: “that was one of the best smokes I’ve ever had” after the last draw of their Padrón Cigar has been taken. Although smoking is a very personal subject matter, and we all have a very different […]
5 We won’t deny that, sometimes, smoking cigars is not the cheapest of habits or hobbies. That being said, for the quality of a good cigar and the amount of skilled work that goes into making each stick, there are some good deals out there that are worth every penny. However, there are also a […]