After a cold start to the year, the summer of 2018 has already been one of the warmest seasons ever recorded. This unusually long stretch of sunny days has encouraged many to make the most of this delightful summer weather whilst it lasts and, with so many fantastic ways to spend one’s time in London, this has never been easier...
There is no greater joy in life than a cigar in one hand and a drink in the other. We have already explored the world of pairing cigars with liquor, wine, whisky and champagne. Now it’s time to take a dive into the world of novels and, more specifically, big cigars that perfectly complement a short but sophisticated read. Big...
The historic city of Trinidad, or to give its full title, La Santisima Trinidad (The Holy Trinity), is nestled on the coast of central Cuba and dates back to 1514. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in recognition of the significance the former sugar trade played in Cuba’s cultural and economic history, Trinidad provides the perfect backdrop for...
Dominican Republic cigars are high-quality cigars loved around the world. One of the reasons for this is due to the climate of the Dominican Republic. With their consistent tropical temperatures, it is a superb location for growing tobacco. Home to some of the greatest hand rolled premium cigars, what is the importance of cigars to Dominican culture? Here at James...
We are officially on the countdown to Christmas Day, a day of spending quality time with friends, family, enjoying a beverage or two and finishing the joyous day off with a celebratory smoke. The festive time of year is certainly the chance to indulge in things which you enjoy the most and is a time for reflection amongst the luxuries...
Recently smoking a Joya De Nicaragua Cabinetta led me to reflect on my visit in March to the Joya De Nicaragua factory. Established in 1968, Joya De Nicaragua is the oldest brand of cigars made in Nicaragua. History of Joya De Nicaragua After the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista’s regime by Fidel Castro in 1959, the US initially allowed the import of Cuban raw...
Cigars have been loved for many years, and there are some famous characters from film and television who have brought this passion to the big screen. Have you ever thought how cigars are represented in film and TV? Which characters come to your mind? At James J Fox, we have researched the representations of cigars on screen and compiled a...
Over 235 Years of heritage
After a cold start to the year, the summer of 2018 has already been one of the warmest seasons ever recorded. This unusually long stretch of sunny days has encouraged many to make the most of this delightful summer weather whilst it lasts and, with so many fantastic ways to spend one’s time in London, this has never been easier...
There is no greater joy in life than a cigar in one hand and a drink in the other. We have already explored the world of pairing cigars with liquor, wine, whisky and champagne. Now it’s time to take a dive into the world of novels and, more specifically, big cigars that perfectly complement a short but sophisticated read. Big...
The historic city of Trinidad, or to give its full title, La Santisima Trinidad (The Holy Trinity), is nestled on the coast of central Cuba and dates back to 1514. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in recognition of the significance the former sugar trade played in Cuba’s cultural and economic history, Trinidad provides the perfect backdrop for...
Dominican Republic cigars are high-quality cigars loved around the world. One of the reasons for this is due to the climate of the Dominican Republic. With their consistent tropical temperatures, it is a superb location for growing tobacco. Home to some of the greatest hand rolled premium cigars, what is the importance of cigars to Dominican culture? Here at James...
We are officially on the countdown to Christmas Day, a day of spending quality time with friends, family, enjoying a beverage or two and finishing the joyous day off with a celebratory smoke. The festive time of year is certainly the chance to indulge in things which you enjoy the most and is a time for reflection amongst the luxuries...
Recently smoking a Joya De Nicaragua Cabinetta led me to reflect on my visit in March to the Joya De Nicaragua factory. Established in 1968, Joya De Nicaragua is the oldest brand of cigars made in Nicaragua. History of Joya De Nicaragua After the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista’s regime by Fidel Castro in 1959, the US initially allowed the import of Cuban raw...
Cigars have been loved for many years, and there are some famous characters from film and television who have brought this passion to the big screen. Have you ever thought how cigars are represented in film and TV? Which characters come to your mind? At James J Fox, we have researched the representations of cigars on screen and compiled a...
