As the popularity of Japanese whisky continues to grow, finding a good quality bottle for a great price is becoming increasingly more difficult, especially when on the hunt for a premium expression or rarer blend. With Christmas on the way, you may be looking for a bottle to give as a gift or to drink […]
As we creep ever closer to the big day, we wanted to help you on your present buying escapades with our Christmas present buying guide for stocking fillers. For some, the stockings are the main event. Having a collection of small and very thoughtful gifts can make an already great day an even better one. […]
Forget Guinness World Records; this is whisky world records. We’ve scoured the Guinness books for the biggest and best world records related to the wonderful world of whisky. Read on to see if you’ve got a shot at beating any of them:
Over the past few years, many cigar smokers have turned to bigger cigars, opting for fatter cigar shapes as opposed to slender ones. In the past, cigars have been best enjoyed thinner, with the 1930s seeing the rise of the panatela cigar, which is fairly long at around 6 inches, but thinner than many cigars […]
A pipe rotation is where a smoker uses a different pipe occasionally to let their usual pipe have a rest. This can be necessary to ensure that your pipe remains in good condition and extends its lifespan. Pipe rotation is a fairly controversial topic amongst smokers, with some arguing that they have smoked the same […]
Every other month it seems as if a new bottle has broken the record for being the most expensive whisky in the world. With more and more people turning to collecting or investing in whisky, more than ever is being sold, with some nights seeing more bottles change hands than whole years have in the […]
When it comes to smoking cigars, the words ‘humidity’ and ‘moisture’ will often be mentioned in relation to your cigar, but what does this mean? While you may be aware that you require a humidor to keep your cigars at their optimum humidity level, you may not know why this is necessary. Our guide to […]
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! Mince pies are hitting the shelves, decorations are going up, and our fires are being lit. At Christmas, it’s finally acceptable to indulge ourselves in the little luxuries we’ve been after all year; in fact, it is encouraged! But sometimes, all the fun of Christmas can […]
3 Perfect for beginners to the cigar world or cigar lovers looking for a slightly more convenient smoke, cigarillos are like the baby brother of cigars. Offering a range of benefits for cigar fans, we take a look at seven reasons why you should try smoking a cigarillo. Â
The dreaded C-Word is nearly upon us, Christmas that is, and it’s time to start splashing the cash and showing your loved ones just how much you love them, or not as the case may be. We want to help get you organised for this year as there’s no point leaving it all to the […]
