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Cigar 101: How Soil Affects Cigar Flavours
From Cohiba cigars to Bolivars, when you are enjoying a cigar, you expect it to have particular elements, from fantastic burning to deep flavours. However, there are a number of factors that can affect the flavours of your cigar. We have previously had a brief look at the ways in which soil can affect your cigar flavours but, in this... -
Visiting Joya De Nicaragua
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... -
The Difference Between Hand-Rolled and Machine-Made Cigars
Cigars have been a popular smoke throughout the world for many years and, since there is so much variety in terms of flavours, sizes, and techniques, it is not surprising that cigars are also produced in numerous different manners. For a unique smoking experience, different tobaccos, papers, and techniques go into each and every cigar. Cigars are rolled in two... -
Spotlight On: Partagás Cigars
At James J. Fox, we stock a huge range of cigars from the biggest and best-known brands from across the world. In past articles, we have taken a look at a number of these brands, including: Spotlight On: Romeo Y Julieta Cigars Spotlight On: Montecristo Cigars Spotlight On: Hoyo De Monterrey Spotlight On: Cohiba Cigars This time, we shall take... -
Representation of Cigars in Film and TV
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... -
The Timelessness of Cigars
Throughout history, we have found plenty of ways to enjoy ourselves, so it’s no surprise that humans discovered the joy that could be found from smoking dried tobacco in the form of cigars, and keeping them clean and moist in an excellent cigar humidor. So, what is it about cigar smoking that makes it just as popular now as it...
