On Monday 10th November the UK cigar industry welcomed the EMS release of the Habanos Ramon Allones Absolutos (6 3/8 (156mm) x 49). The Absolutos is the final of the 2024 Edicion Limitada to be released in the UK following the Trinidad Cabildos and H.Upmann Magnum Finite. The Ramon Allones brand has been selected on three previous occasions to construct...
At the helm of Scotch Whisky for Bacardi is their Director of Blending, Mrs Stephanie Macleod. The iconic expert has been voted Master Blender of the Year by the International Whisky Competition (IWC) for a remarkable SIX consecutive years, and is the current holder of the prestigious honour as it stands in 2024. Nobody has won more than Stephanie, so...
We have built a great relationship with the team at Bacardi UK in recent years, collaborating with them for many events in the last two years. Bacardi are more than just their legendary blanco rum – so much more! From their founding fathers moving into their first distillery in Santiago de Cuba in 1862, to a global conglomerate with a...
Tesseron Lot No.29 Exception An amazing cognac with complexities and profile which could easily compare to others which are four or five times its retail value. The Tesseron Lot 29 is one of, if the not the most, remarkable Cognac available to purchase. The layers of flavours at every stage of the tasting experience of this cognac are so exquisite...
Tesseron are one of the most prestigious cognac brands in the world. Founded in 1905, Tesseron as a brand are very young, but it is their collection of eaux-de-vie dating back to their inception which makes them supremely unique. The family name of Tesseron came to prominence with their founder Maison Abel Tesseron. With two separate estate locations – one...
After years of anticipation the La Gloria Cubana Britanicas Extra United Kingdom Regional Edition 2017 arrived June 2020. When the 2018 UK Regional Edition, El Rey Del Mundo La Reina, reached the shelves before the 2017 UK Regional cigar lovers were left a bit mystified and wondered whether the Britanicas Extra would make it to anyone’s humidor. Well Hunters...
Cuba might be renowned for its exquisite cigars, but something else this island nation is famous for is its range of delectable cocktails. Whether you’re visiting this unspoilt land or just relaxing at home, a Cuban cocktail is the perfect way to indulge in an alcoholic beverage. They make great drinks for dinner parties and special events, and they’re not...
A wedding is one of those life events where the finer details cannot be overlooked. At such a momentous occasion, cigars are almost mandatory. They are the perfect addition to a day dedicated to celebrating the joining in Holy matrimony of two people in love. You can make the perfect end to an unforgettable day with cigars. Whether your guest...
We’ve previously discussed popular drinks that are great to pair with a cigar, such as champagne and whisky. This next instalment in our series will focus on how coffee can be the perfect accompaniment to a great smoke, from the classic strong, black coffee to the mellower latte. Coffee is a drink that can be appreciated at any time and...
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...
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On Monday 10th November the UK cigar industry welcomed the EMS release of the Habanos Ramon Allones Absolutos (6 3/8 (156mm) x 49). The Absolutos is the final of the 2024 Edicion Limitada to be released in the UK following the Trinidad Cabildos and H.Upmann Magnum Finite. The Ramon Allones brand has been selected on three previous occasions to construct...
At the helm of Scotch Whisky for Bacardi is their Director of Blending, Mrs Stephanie Macleod. The iconic expert has been voted Master Blender of the Year by the International Whisky Competition (IWC) for a remarkable SIX consecutive years, and is the current holder of the prestigious honour as it stands in 2024. Nobody has won more than Stephanie, so...
We have built a great relationship with the team at Bacardi UK in recent years, collaborating with them for many events in the last two years. Bacardi are more than just their legendary blanco rum – so much more! From their founding fathers moving into their first distillery in Santiago de Cuba in 1862, to a global conglomerate with a...
Tesseron Lot No.29 Exception An amazing cognac with complexities and profile which could easily compare to others which are four or five times its retail value. The Tesseron Lot 29 is one of, if the not the most, remarkable Cognac available to purchase. The layers of flavours at every stage of the tasting experience of this cognac are so exquisite...
Tesseron are one of the most prestigious cognac brands in the world. Founded in 1905, Tesseron as a brand are very young, but it is their collection of eaux-de-vie dating back to their inception which makes them supremely unique. The family name of Tesseron came to prominence with their founder Maison Abel Tesseron. With two separate estate locations – one...
After years of anticipation the La Gloria Cubana Britanicas Extra United Kingdom Regional Edition 2017 arrived June 2020. When the 2018 UK Regional Edition, El Rey Del Mundo La Reina, reached the shelves before the 2017 UK Regional cigar lovers were left a bit mystified and wondered whether the Britanicas Extra would make it to anyone’s humidor. Well Hunters...
Cuba might be renowned for its exquisite cigars, but something else this island nation is famous for is its range of delectable cocktails. Whether you’re visiting this unspoilt land or just relaxing at home, a Cuban cocktail is the perfect way to indulge in an alcoholic beverage. They make great drinks for dinner parties and special events, and they’re not...
A wedding is one of those life events where the finer details cannot be overlooked. At such a momentous occasion, cigars are almost mandatory. They are the perfect addition to a day dedicated to celebrating the joining in Holy matrimony of two people in love. You can make the perfect end to an unforgettable day with cigars. Whether your guest...
We’ve previously discussed popular drinks that are great to pair with a cigar, such as champagne and whisky. This next instalment in our series will focus on how coffee can be the perfect accompaniment to a great smoke, from the classic strong, black coffee to the mellower latte. Coffee is a drink that can be appreciated at any time and...
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...