Simon Chase recollects the high points of Ramón Allones and outlines the steady, sometimes precipitous, decline of the Cuban brand.
Last Vintage Cigars Auction of 2016 to take place in London on November 28
The auction, held by C.Gars Ltd, features a massive 350 Lots of aged, rare and vintage cigars, including a stunning cabinet of 500 pre-embargo H Upmann Berilos in 4 ¾ inch by 32 Ring Gauge.
Fact Check: What’s The Fuss About Cigar Wrappers All About?
Wrappers should have allure and charm. Moderate veining, even coloring, a discreet sheen, and absence of defects are essential attributes. Combustibility, texture and elasticity are less visible but even more vital. Beyond the traditional aspects, the wrapper’s aromatic influence is heavily debated.
Read the Story of the Aluminium Cigar Tube
Aluminium cigar tubes are as much part of the Havana cigar scene as labelled boxes, cedar cabinets and elegant humidors. The traditional hand-crafted boxes have been around for centuries. But when did tubes first make an appearance and who thought of the idea?
Here is Why Cigars and Champagne go Well Together
Some cigar lovers may want to avoid hard spirits, but they still might indulge the pleasure of a little bit of alcohol. For them, champagne and cigars can represent a perfect pairing option.
Vintage Havana Cigar Auction On June 20th 2016
C.Gars Auctions are holding the second cigar auction of 2016 at The Bulgari Hotel and online on the Cigar Auction website www.onlinecigarauctions.com. Bidding is now open online.
Cellophane Wrapper: What is it exactly?
Anyone who smokes cigars is well acquainted with the good old cellophane wrapper. Except for Cuban cigars, which haven’t been packaged in cellophane since 1992, the majority of today’s cigars are bundled in this see-through packaging material. But what exactly is cellophane, and why is it so popular?
Cigar Trivia: Wrapper Colors
Cigars not only come in different forms. As well, the color spectrum of the wrapper is impressively extensive, and each one is the result of several different factors and processes that also influence how a cigar tastes.
Are We Ruining Our Palates by Smoking New Cigars Far Too Young?
In this vintage column, Nick Hammond asks whether we’re going about it all wrong when it comes to smoking, tasting and evaluating our cigars. Are we slaves of fast consumption?
La Aurora Reports from their First Cigar Institute Courses
In January, La Aurora had announced the opening of their La Aurora Cigar Institute, an institution dedicated to training and teaching about cigars in an educational setting. The first course, lasting three days, began on February 29.
How to Convert a Piece of Furniture into an Unique Custom Humidor
An appealing alternative to purchasing a new humidor is converting an existing piece of furniture. You’ll be guaranteed that your new humidor will be one-of-a-kind, and it’s a good way to give an old piece of furniture or musical instrument a new life.
Montecristo: 80th Anniversary of Cuba’s Best-Selling Brand
Students of the origins of Havana cigar brands will know that Montecristo came in just five sizes named numerically and it has always been assumed that the initial athletic line-up formed Montecristo’s range from the very beginning in 1935. However, during his research into the history of Hunters & Frankau, Simon Chase found some documents that suggest a rather different story.
