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Climate change is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing, global issues facing the planet today. Experts are all in agreement that much is needed to be done to stop the climate crisis from taking us down an irreversible path. Talk of species extinction, flooding and extreme weather conditions dominate these climate discussions. But something that perhaps people may not have...

Joining the luxurious world of cigar smoking might seem intimidating to a complete newbie. Perhaps you’ve been fascinated by relatives and friends smoking cigars and you want to give them a go yourself, or maybe you’re a cigarette smoker looking for a better way to get your tobacco fix. Cigars may seem complicated with so many brands and varieties to...

When it comes to cigars, you no doubt have your personal favourites. Whether it’s the reliable Montecristo No.4 or the exquisite Cohiba Esplendidos, everyone has their own tastes and preferences when it comes to the cigar. However, that doesn’t mean you should be closed off to trying new things, especially when it comes to cigars. To enter the realm of...

Fidel Castro (1926 – 2016) was a Cuban communist revolutionary who governed as Prime Minister of Cuba and then as President of the Council of State. He remained Cuba’s political leader for nearly five decades from 1959 until 2008, turning Cuba into a one-party communist state, the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. His life was fraught with international...

Montecristo is one of the most recognisable cigar brands in the world and consists of two brands, one produced in Cuba for Habanos SA and the other in the Dominican Republic for Imperial Tobacco, giving the option of both a Cuban Montecristo and a non-Cuban Montecristo. Unlike other brands, Montecristo is not especially old, first being rolled in just 1935...

2020 is finally upon us. From all of us here at JJ Fox, we hope you had a fantastic new year and are ready to take on the year ahead. The start of the new year brings with it the chance for renewal and reflection. Reflection on your goals and ambitions in life, and the time to think back on...

Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) was a British politician, army officer and writer. He was one of the most influential and revered British prime ministers ever to serve the United Kingdom. Churchill was prime minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He is highly credited with leading Britain to victory during World War II with...

As Christmas steadily approaches, you may be at a loss as to what to get the special people in your life. This year, instead of a tie, cufflinks or a bottle of whiskey, why not give the gift of cigars? Whether the recipient is new to the world of fine cigar smoking or is a cigar aficionado, there is no...

Some stars of the big screen have become synonymous with cigars, like Groucho Marx, whose cigar habit was an integral part of his persona. Or Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose film career has seen him play many characters who can be seen with a cigar clamped between their teeth, and he has even donned the cover of Cigar Aficionado. However, the impact...

For those who are a fan of Cigar Aficionado, the American magazine dedicated to everything in the world of cigars, you may have noticed an unusual addition to their extensive list of celebrities who have graced the cover. In their recent September/October 2019 addition, it was musician and actor Nick Jonas who was given this coveted spot. So, what’s so...