James J Fox Blog

London is a metropolis of constant movement, smells, and a buzzing energy. There is nothing quite like it anywhere else in the world; there is little wonder why we have made our home on St James’s Street for over two hundred years. Truly, the city is a marvel and there is almost too much to explore in one visit. But...

  Christmas Day is the one day of the year that I allow myself to enjoy an after dinner cigar at the dining room table with my family. This rarity means that I spend most of December trying to figure out which cigar to enjoy. There are 6 days to go, and I am starting to stress under the pressure...

Humidors are essential to anyone who smokes cigars. They have specialised components that help regulate the humidity and the temperature of the tobacco, so that your cigars do not deteriorate or lose their characteristics over time. Cigar shops may have walk-in humidors, although it’s highly likely that you’ll have box-sized ones in your home. That little unassuming box is the...

  Cigar smoking is a longstanding tradition. The origins of which are somewhat obscure, but the rich history that has followed cannot be ignored. It is something that we here at JJ Fox love to explore, as can be seen in our esteemed Freddie Fox Museum. What were the beginnings of cigar smoking and who were those famous smokers that...

‘Tis the season to be jolly… almost. It is true, the festive period is creeping up on us and those of you who are particularly keen may already be enjoying Christmas music and festive foods. But, there is still time to get your naughty and nice list in order and prepare for the season of giving. Here at James J...

At James J. Fox, we have had a very exciting year. With a number of fantastic events taking place at our London store, as well as being visited by BBC One film crew (you will have to wait until next year to find out more about this one!). 24th November – Churchill’s Birthday Party We have a special connection with...

The way in which we shop is constantly evolving, with shops having to employ more creative methods in order to get customers through the doors. Many of London’s shops are finding that the best way of developing a firm following of loyal shoppers is by appealing to their ‘cool senses’. Our very own shop on St James’ Street has recently...

PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE! THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS OF SLOW PIPE SMOKING…. by Neil Clark Who’s your money on for the European Championships? No, I’m not talking about football, (which for England and Scotland fans is probably just as well) but the European Championship of Slow Pipe Smoking, which is to be held this coming weekend in Nitra, Slovakia.

Nic Barker here live from 19 St.James, I hope this blog finds you all well, and with a fine smoke in hand. As I’m (almost) into craft beers as much as I am cigars, it bothers me slightly when fellow smokers insist that a quality beer and a premium cigar can’t be effortlessly paired when approached correctly, so, having recently...

Origin: Cuban Length 5 5/8” Ring Gauge: 42 The corona vitola amidst Davidoff’s legendary series. Not surprisingly, it doesn’t disappoint and continues to confirm for me that the narrower gauged smokes from this elusive range have generally aged the best.