It is far too common when heading to our favourite place to smoke a stogie, and our pockets are rattling around with keys, cigar cutter, lighter, wallet; nothing has its proper placement. As the style of men’s clothing becomes more fitting, it is becoming increasingly harder to fit everything in.
It’s that time again gentlemen, the next Davidoff tasting evening is just around the corner and encroaching fast; this time held in the beautiful and stunning city of Bath in Somerset. We extend a warm invitation to everyone, from the beginner to the cigar aficionado.
Got a few, rare moments to yourself? Why not settle down on a comfy armchair with some fine Monte Cristo cigars and dive into some of the greatest books every modern-day gentleman should read? We have compiled a list of five of our favourites that you should make a point of reading.
For those of us who spend a lot of time travelling, whether that may be for work or pleasure; here are three great innovations from Xikar that will facilitate the cigar aficionado enjoy a stogie on the road, at the helm or on the green.
You may think we are a little early to talk about autumn here, but before we know it, the autumn leaves will begin to fall, and summer will be gone. So, in the spirit of being organised, we have listed the essentials every gentleman will need for the autumn season.
The world is full of fantastic comedians, leaders, inventors and truth seekers, in this feature, we take a look at and celebrate some of the greatest cigar smokers of all time, with some interesting trivia about them and their smoking habits.
Some of us forget how lucky we are, leisurely sat here deciding which cigar to choose next. There is a large portion of society who are just embarking on their cigar journey.
At some point during your life, you will host or be invited to take part in a social gathering, a soiree, box social or party. This fantastic opportunity to meet another tribe, or celebrate with your own, should never be turned down without good reason; we understand it’s not always easy to navigate the intricacies […]
Man caves have been around for centuries; perhaps more commonly known as their more technical terms, such as study or library. The room, or area in some cases, is ultimately reserved solely for a man to relax in solitude, away from the rest of the world. This space allows him to pursue his hobbies and […]
“A pipe is the fountain of contemplation, the source of pleasure, the companion of the wise; and the man who smokes, thinks like a philosopher and acts like a Samaritan.” -Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton What does Sam Slick, Edwin Hubble, Van Goph and J.R.R Tolkien all have in common? Pipe smoking, of course! […]
