James J Fox Blog

It’s such an iconic image: the picture of a smart-suited gentlemen relaxing in his favourite recliner, with a fine cigar in one hand and a glass of liquor in the other. Some pairings simply make sense, and here at James J. Fox we understand some pairings work well together. Cigars and liquor are a match many have come to appreciate. There...

You already know the anatomy of your favourite smokes, and what differentiates the cap from the foot; but do you know how the cigar itself is made? From Cuban cigars to Nicaraguan cigars, here at James J Fox, we are incredibly passionate about cigars and everything related to them, which is why we strive to know exactly how the perfect...

For every special occasion, there’s a cigar in the celebration of the event. Whether this be for weddings or parties, or celebrating the birth of a child, a cigar is the best way to commemorate. Being cigar lovers, we at James J. Fox have compiled a list of seven top occasions for smoking cigars. Weddings Weddings are one of the best occasions...

Monterrey Cigars The Hoyo De Monterrey is one of the oldest and most respected brands of cigars around. There’s such a wide array of Hoyo de Monterrey to choose from, made in a variety of sizes. As fans of this brand ourselves, we will give you an insight into this cigar's history and selection. The History In 1831, at the...

At James J. Fox, we pride ourselves on the impressive expertise we hold in our shop on St James’ Street. In fact, three of our store members have such great knowledge, they hold the prestigious Masters of Habanos certificate. So, what is this prestigious certificate, what does it mean, and why is it so important? What is the Masters of...

The Montecristo brand is incredibly well-known across the world, just as the Romeo Y Julieta. Montecristo cigars are favoured by many people around the world, including celebrities. But what makes this brand so special in the cigar world and what makes it set the benchmark for other brands? History Montecristo actually refers to two brands of cigars, one produced in...

There are so many wines and cigars to enjoy in the world and too little time. So, here at James J Fox we have gathered a few pairings together to get you started on a taste journey that will leave your taste buds tingling. Red Red wine is the opposite side of the coin of fine tastes, with cigars being ‘heads’...

Our Nicaraguan adventure started in the El Titan De Bronze cigar shop in Miami’s Little Havana. We had been invited to the shop by Fabian Ziegler of Drew Estate to sample the Herrera Esteli, amongst others, and take a tour of the shop that started the legend of Willy Herrera. The shop itself is quite small, with the majority of...

As part of our Cigar 101 series, we’ve already explored several crucial elements of a cigar: flavour, strength and size. The anatomy of a cigar is equally important. Sure, you don’t need to understand its ins and outs in order to fully enjoy a smoke; however, knowledge of a cigar’s components can help you navigate the world of smokes and...

We thought we'd left the rain far behind in Gatwick, but just caught the tail-end of a heavy downpour which managed to disrupt the opening ceremony of the XIX Habanos Festival. Having cleared passport control and baggage collection in record time, we caught a taxi to our home for the week, a casa situated high above the Malecon with spectacular views, whilst still being a...