James J Fox Blog
News and information from one of the world's oldest cigar shops
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Spotlight On: Oliva Cigars
At James J. Fox, we pride ourselves on our exquisite selection of cigars from around the world, that we stock exclusively for your enjoyment. Some of these we have recently discussed, such as: Joya De Nicaragua Bolivar Ramon Allones Partagas Cohiba Hoyo De Monterrey In this edition of our cigar spotlight series, we will take a look at the Oliva... -
The Importance of Cigar Humidors
What exactly is a cigar humidor? “A Humidity controlled box used for storing cigars at the regulated and specific temperature and humidity it needs to keep the tobacco in pristine condition” Without storing your cigars in a humidor, they will dry out, burn too quickly, lose their essential flavours, and can even have detrimental effect on the quality of the... -
The Importance of Cigars to Dominican Culture
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... -
Cigars and Champagne Pairings
We have previously discussed the different ways in which cigars can be paired with drinks, such as liquor, wine and whisky. If you would prefer something lighter to pair up with your favourite smokes, champagne may be the solution. Some cigar/libation pairings will work better for some people, as it will depend on personal preference, but champagne can have a... -
Spotlight On: Joya de Nicaragua
At our James J Fox store, we offer a large variety of cigars for you to experience and enjoy. We have previously discussed quite a few of these spectacular smokes, which you can find below: Bolivar Cigars Partagas Cigars Cohiba Cigars Hoyo de Monterrey Cigars Montecristo Cigars Romeo Y Julieta Cigars Ramon Allones Cigars Recently, we went to Nicaragua to... -
Spotlight On: Bolivar Cigars
At James J Fox, we stock a huge variety of cigars, including the biggest and most popular brands from countries including Cuba, Italy and the Dominican Republic. We have recently discussed a number of these favoured brands, including: Partagas Cigars Cohiba Cigars Hoyo De Monterrey Cigars Montecristo Cigars Romeo Y Julieta Cigars Ramon Allones Cigars In this edition of our... -
A Very Merry Gentlemen's Christmas
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... -
The Joy of Flavour Part 1: Nutty
Of all the joys in life, one of the biggest is the multitude of flavours that humans have access to, including that enjoyed from cigars. From Cuban cigars to Nicaraguan cigars, to Dominican Republic cigars. The average person has approximately 10,000 taste buds, which are replaced every 2 weeks, with the tongue also being split up into 5 flavours. Many... -
Spotlight On: Ramon Allones
At James J Fox, we stock a huge variety of cigars, including the biggest and most well-known brands from countries including Cuba, Italy and the Dominican Republic. Recently, we have discussed a number of these brands, including: Partagas Cigars Cohiba Cigars Hoyo De Monterrey Cigars Montecristo Cigars Romeo Y Julieta Cigars In this edition of our cigar spotlight series, we...