James J Fox Blog
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Parker James Cigars
Parker James Cigars were created specifically for the UK market. Having spent many enjoyable years filled with research they believe their range holds that rare mix of quality and flavour... but with a British twist. We’ve have brought in an assortment of Parker James vitolas to our humidor. Some are wrapped in a darker oily maduro wrapper and others have... -
Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro: Cigar Encounters of the Gold Kind
We are about to receive our first batch of the Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro, the latest line of cigars released by Habanos S.A. Translated as “Gold Line”, they were first announced and showcased at the 2020 Habanos Festival as they commemorated Romeo y Julieta’s 145th birthday. It was one of the previewed cigars in the last few years... -
Doscientos: Two centuries of independence
Doscientos: a celebration of a milestone year for the countries of Nicaragua and Honduras. Two centuries of independence is a longer period of liberation than most countries have been able to celebrate. This monumental milestone will take place on 15th September (the independence day for most countries in this region) as they start the journey towards Trescientos. To mark... -
Cohiba 55: S.T Dupont x Cohiba Cigar Accessories
We are expecting the imminent release of the 55th Cohiba Anniversary collection by S.T Dupont. It was launched Thursday 8TH July in Switzerland as they showcased the entire range of the limited edition cigar accessories. The 55th Anniversary of the Cohiba brand had been earmarked for a massive celebration as told at Habanos World Days a few months ago... -
New In: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I
Plasencia are fast becoming one of the most popular brands in the New World market for the UK. Our customers that opt for the New World options will be very familiar with our Padron, Oliva and Joya de Nicaragua cigars (to name a few) in our humidor at No.19. However, the recent emergence of Plasencia on our shelves has added a new... -
Five Picks for a Father's Day Gift
We've decided to go with a few items that you wouldn't necessarily look for as a gift for Father's Day. Some Montecristo No.2 or Partagas D No.4 would always be a welcome gift, but we've listed products that are a little bit different from the usual. My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro My Father have created some great blends... -
New In: Trinidad Robusto Extra Travel Humidor
Now more than ever before Habanos S.A. are making strides to introduce products to a wider audience. Whether that means collaborations or producing products for a specific market or retail sector, their growth continues a solid upward trajectory. Habanos revealed the brand new Trinidad Robusto Extra Travel Humidor at the 2020 Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Like the H. Upmann... -
Habanos World Days: The Class of 2021 Edicion Limitada and New Releases
We hoped there would be the customary three new Edicion Limitada for 2021 – Habanos could have been forgiven for not having the time and resources to deliver this year. In 2020 Habanos announced just one cigar for the Edicion Limitada collection – Partagas Legado. Thankfully, they have been able to put together the three cigars as well as a... -
Habanos World Days: The Virtual Event and 2020
There is so much to watch and look through on Habanos World Days. The last post covered Cohiba’s 55th anniversary, but there is still a fair bit left to cover on the event. The pairings section is fascinating and offers a specialist perspective on luxury cigars with high-end spirits. Each pairing is revealed by an award-winning sommelier featuring a... -
Habanos World Days: Cohiba 55th Anniversary
After the cancelation of the XXIII Habanos Festival left a major void in the diary of many cigar smokers, Habanos S.A created a new alternative solution, Habanos World Days. The Habanos Festival is a week-long celebration in Cuba showcasing all things Habanos, including auctions, presentations of new releases and conferences. That would be it in a nutshell to somebody that is...