News

In the world of premium cigars, few names carry the weight, history, and instant recognition of H. Upmann. It is a brand synonymous with refinement, its story intricately woven with tales of European finance, Cuban craftsmanship, and a signature cigar box that became a global icon. The history of H....

A Shared Smoke: The Lyrical Intimacy of Cigars and Poetry At first glance, they seem to inhabit different worlds: one, a tangible object of leaf and smoke; the other, an ethereal art of meter and metaphor. Yet, for centuries, the cigar and the poem have shared a profound and intimate...

Throughout history, the image is a familiar one: a victorious general, a weary soldier, or a contemplative statesman, often with a cigar in hand. Beyond mere habit, the cigar has held a profound and symbolic place in military culture for centuries. It has served as a tool for comfort, a...

For aficionados and novices alike, the cigar world has a singular pinnacle: Cuba. The island nation is synonymous with the very concept of a premium cigar, a reputation built over centuries. While skilled torcedores (rollers) and time-honored traditions play their part, the true magic begins not in the factory, but in the...

In the rarefied world of Cuban cigars, where heritage is currency and taste is king, one name consistently commands respect, admiration, and a loyal following that borders on devotion: the Partagás Serie D No. 4 (PDS4). It is not the most expensive cigar, nor the rarest, nor the most elaborately...