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Whether it be news straight from Habanos, events from around the world, new releases or our thoughts on all things Cuban, this will be the primary source of cigar reporting and announcements from across the globe.

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José L. Piedra: A Testament to Cuban Cigar Craftsmanship

José L. Piedra: A Testament to Cuban Cigar Craftsmanship

05th February 2025

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José L. Piedra stands as a distinguished Cuban cigar brand, deeply rooted in the island's rich tobacco heritage. Establ...

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Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Cohiba Behike and a deep dive into the 25th Annual Habanos Festival with Cigar Keep Ambassador Kirby Allison

Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Cohiba Behike and a deep dive into the 25th Annual Habanos Festival with Cigar Keep Ambassador Kirby Allison

04th February 2025

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Join us for the first Cigar Keep Virtual Smoke of the year February 6th at 6:00 PM London time. Link below!

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The Ultimate Guide to Travelling to Cuba for the Habanos Festival II (Where to Stay: Best Hotels and Casas Particulares in Havana)

The Ultimate Guide to Travelling to Cuba for the Habanos Festival II (Where to Stay: Best Hotels and Casas Particulares in Havana)

11th January 2025

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Havana, a city where history and modernity converge, offers a diverse array of accommodations to suit every traveler’s...

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The Ultimate Guide to Travelling to Cuba for the Habanos Festival

The Ultimate Guide to Travelling to Cuba for the Habanos Festival

04th January 2025

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Travel Logistics: What You Need to Know Before You Go Planning your journey to the renowned Habanos Festival in Cuba re...

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Welcome to the World of Habanos: A Prelude to the Ultimate Guide to the Habanos Festival

Welcome to the World of Habanos: A Prelude to the Ultimate Guide to the Habanos Festival

02nd January 2025

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Cuba’s legendary Habanos Festival is more than just an event—it’s an extraordinary celebration of cigars, craftsma...

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Raul Valladares, A World Without the Maestro.

Raul Valladares, A World Without the Maestro.

26th December 2024

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Raúl Valladares, a cherished figure in the world of Cuban cigars, recently passed away. For those who knew his work, hi...

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From Lima to the World: Cigar Keep Unites Enthusiasts at Casa García Alvarado

From Lima to the World: Cigar Keep Unites Enthusiasts at Casa García Alvarado

09th December 2024

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On December 4th, the historic Casa García Alvarado became the stage for an unforgettable evening as members of Cigar Ke...

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Passion and Craft: The Romeo y Julieta Journey Through Time by Cigar Keep Ambassador Hassan AlTamimi

Passion and Craft: The Romeo y Julieta Journey Through Time by Cigar Keep Ambassador Hassan AlTamimi

02nd December 2024

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This article is a heartfelt tribute to Romeo y Julieta, the iconic cigar brand that kindled my passion for smoking. Jour...

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Honoring Winston Churchill: A Tribute Through the Lens of Cigar History

Honoring Winston Churchill: A Tribute Through the Lens of Cigar History

30th November 2024

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This article explores the fascinating story behind the "Churchill" cigar, tracing the mix of myths and facts about Winst...

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Monte-Carlo SBM and Dominique London to Open an Ultra-Exclusive Cigar Club in Monaco

Monte-Carlo SBM and Dominique London to Open an Ultra-Exclusive Cigar Club in Monaco

18th November 2024

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Opening in Spring 2025, the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club (MCCC) will be the epitome of cigar luxury. Located in the iconic Mon...

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The History of Cigars in Literature

The History of Cigars in Literature

15th November 2024

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Cigars have long been symbols of sophistication, power, and introspection in literature, from their ceremonial roots in ...

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Havana’s Casa Italia: A Boutique Retreat for the Discerning Cigar Aficionado

Havana’s Casa Italia: A Boutique Retreat for the Discerning Cigar Aficionado

10th November 2024

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Casa Italia in Havana’s upscale Miramar is a boutique retreat that merges Italian sophistication with Cuba’s rich ci...

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Transforming Havana’s Past into Timeless Luxury: The Legacy of Humidores Habana

Transforming Havana’s Past into Timeless Luxury: The Legacy of Humidores Habana

26th October 2024

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Humidores Habana, founded by Ernesto Aguilera in 1994, specializes in crafting bespoke cigar humidors from reclaimed woo...

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Fumar Lounge London: A Journey into the World of Refined British Luxury

Fumar Lounge London: A Journey into the World of Refined British Luxury

22nd October 2024

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Fumar Lounge London is a luxurious cigar lounge offering an exclusive, intimate experience. It honors the tradition of c...

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Trinidad Cigars at 55: Habanos World Days in London Celebrates a Legacy of Cuban Excellence

Trinidad Cigars at 55: Habanos World Days in London Celebrates a Legacy of Cuban Excellence

12th October 2024

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In June 2024, London became the epicenter for cigar connoisseurs as Habanos World Days marked the 55th anniversary of Tr...

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PL47: A Historic Homage to Cuba’s Oldest Cigar Brand

PL47: A Historic Homage to Cuba’s Oldest Cigar Brand

01st October 2024

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The Por Larrañaga PL47 is a special UK Habanos Regional Edition release that honors the nearly 200-year-old legacy of C...

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Limited Edition Bolivar Regents | Habano's Final 2021 Release

Limited Edition Bolivar Regents | Habano's Final 2021 Release

28th September 2024

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The Bolívar Regentes, the final release of the 2021 Limited Edition cigars, was unveiled at an exclusive event by Hunte...

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Timeless Elegance: The Lancero’s Rebirth in the Diplomáticos Grandes

Timeless Elegance: The Lancero’s Rebirth in the Diplomáticos Grandes

27th September 2024

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Rediscover the elegance of the Lancero with the Diplomáticos Grandes—Habanos S.A.'s latest masterpiece. This rare Edi...

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A Rare Look at the 1994 Trinidad Diplomaticos Humidor with Ajay Patel

A Rare Look at the 1994 Trinidad Diplomaticos Humidor with Ajay Patel

23rd September 2024

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Ajay Patel of No. 6 Cavendish in London showcases the 1994 Trinidad Diplomaticos Humidor, a rare piece of cigar history....

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Habanos, S.A. Marks 30 Years as a Global Leader in Premium Cigars

Habanos, S.A. Marks 30 Years as a Global Leader in Premium Cigars

21st September 2024

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In 2024, Habanos, S.A. celebrates 30 years of unmatched excellence in the premium cigar industry. With iconic brands lik...

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Cuban Release of new Edición Regional cigar: The Diplomáticos Leal.

Cuban Release of new Edición Regional cigar: The Diplomáticos Leal.

16th September 2024

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The Diplomáticos Leal, a new Edición Regional from Habanos S.A., was launched in Havana on December 8. This limited re...

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The Importance of Inspecting Your Cigars: A Guide by Cigar Keep

The Importance of Inspecting Your Cigars: A Guide by Cigar Keep

14th September 2024

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Learn the essentials of cigar care in Cigar Keep's guide to inspecting and preserving your collection. Discover how to p...

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2021 Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes Edición Limitada

2021 Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes Edición Limitada

12th September 2024

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The Hoyo de Monterrey Edición Limitada has finally been released, the second of the delayed Limited Editions from 2021!...

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Recap: Phoenicia Launches Two Spectacular Regionals in Joint Event

Recap: Phoenicia Launches Two Spectacular Regionals in Joint Event

09th September 2024

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Late 2023, Habanos S.A. and Phoenicia T.A.A. Cyprus Ltd. introduced three new cigars at an exclusive event in Limassol, ...

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Storied London Cigar Retailer Celebrates 30 Years with Massive Cigar Gathering This Friday

Storied London Cigar Retailer Celebrates 30 Years with Massive Cigar Gathering This Friday

02nd September 2023

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London Cigar Retailers Ajay and Bhavna Patel mark 30 years in the Cigar business with massive rooftop celebration this F...

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Cigar Keep All-Member Smoke Recap!

Cigar Keep All-Member Smoke Recap!

09th August 2023

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Your feedback was invaluable! Thank you to everyone that joined! Read about what your fellow Cigar-Keep members shared i...

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All Member Virtual Smokes TODAY!

All Member Virtual Smokes TODAY!

18th July 2023

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Join us for an All-Member Virtual Smoke today at 8:00 PM GMT and again at 8:00 PM CST! Come hang out with fellow Cigar K...

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Remembering Jamie Partagas Ravelo: The Legacy of a Cigar Legend

Remembering Jamie Partagas Ravelo: The Legacy of a Cigar Legend

17th July 2023

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155 years ago today, the cigar world lost a giant figure, Jamie Partagas Ravelo. His demise, which occurred on 17th July...

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All-Member Virtual Smoke Today!

All-Member Virtual Smoke Today!

16th July 2023

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All-Member Virtual Smoke Details Below!

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An Ambassador Answers: Reza Adil

An Ambassador Answers: Reza Adil

07th February 2023

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Most Important and Influential Cuban Cigars of 2022

Most Important and Influential Cuban Cigars of 2022

20th January 2023

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Max Foulkes gives us a reminder of the best Cuban cigars of 2022.

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Cigar Keep’s Advent Calendar: Day 24

Cigar Keep’s Advent Calendar: Day 24

24th December 2022

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The countdown to Christmas has begun! To celebrate this Advent, Cigar Keep presents to you our very own Advent Calendar....

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The Rise of the Chinese Zodiac Cigar

The Rise of the Chinese Zodiac Cigar

23rd December 2022

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The use of the Chinese Zodiac in cigar production is a relatively new trend, but it has quickly gained popularity among ...

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The Curiosity Project Podcast: Tom Chamberlin

The Curiosity Project Podcast: Tom Chamberlin

23rd December 2022

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Cigar Keep's Tom Chamberlin appears on The Curiosity Project podcast with Omar Mirza

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Cigar Keep speaks with Brian Sacawa

Cigar Keep speaks with Brian Sacawa

21st December 2022

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In another of Cigar Keep's cross-Atlantic conversations, Tom Chamberlin speaks with Brian Sacawa, great aficionado and p...

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Christmas Cigar Lunch With Monica Irani

Christmas Cigar Lunch With Monica Irani

20th December 2022

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Cigar Keep Ambassador Monica Irani recently held a Christmas Cigar Lunch in Mayfair, where a delightful group of cigars ...

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The Great Cuban Price Hike and Why it was Needed

The Great Cuban Price Hike and Why it was Needed

16th December 2022

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The recent Cuban cigar price hike has caused quite a stir in the world of cigar aficionados. There have been reports of...

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Cigar Of The Week: H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

Cigar Of The Week: H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

16th December 2022

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Max Foulkes selects his cigar of the week for this week - the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

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Tom Chamberlin's Favourite Accessory

Tom Chamberlin's Favourite Accessory

16th December 2022

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Cigar Keep's Tom Chamberlin shows us his favourite accessory. Something with a remarkable heritage and pride of place in...

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An Ambassador Answers: Asad Qayyum

An Ambassador Answers: Asad Qayyum

09th December 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Comfort and Joy: The Sahakian's Bulgari Cigar Dinner

Comfort and Joy: The Sahakian's Bulgari Cigar Dinner

07th December 2022

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Anyone with thermal imagery plodding through Knightsbridge this time last week would have been entranced by the sight be...

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An Ambassador Answers: Asier Arroyo

An Ambassador Answers: Asier Arroyo

07th December 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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New & Lingwood: Gentlemen's Outfitters

New & Lingwood: Gentlemen's Outfitters

30th November 2022

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New & Lingwood is something of an enigma. In theory this is the kind of brand that, without enigmatic leadership and pro...

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An Ambassador Answers: Adam Lajca

An Ambassador Answers: Adam Lajca

28th November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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An Ambassador Answers: Antonios Giannousakis

An Ambassador Answers: Antonios Giannousakis

28th November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Sautter's on Cigar Keep

Sautter's on Cigar Keep

26th November 2022

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It's always an honour to be written about, even more so when Nick Hammond does so on behalf of world renowned cigar stor...

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Cigar of the week: Cuaba Divinos

Cigar of the week: Cuaba Divinos

25th November 2022

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This week Max Foulkes has chosen the Cuaba Divinos as his cigar of the week, read on to find out why.

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Cigar Tales of the Unexpected

Cigar Tales of the Unexpected

24th November 2022

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Cigar Keep promotes camaraderie and enjoys its members sharing their wealth of knowledge with the rest of the community,...

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Connoisseurs in conversation: Kirby Allison and Jemma Freeman

Connoisseurs in conversation: Kirby Allison and Jemma Freeman

23rd November 2022

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In this week’s video, Kirby Allison has the distinct privilege of sitting down to chat and enjoy a cigar with legend o...

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An Ambassador Answers: Obaid Ur Rahman

An Ambassador Answers: Obaid Ur Rahman

22nd November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Trading on the Stick Exchange: A Success Story Emerges

Trading on the Stick Exchange: A Success Story Emerges

17th November 2022

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Trading on the Stick Exchange: A Success Story Emerges

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Cigar Of Whe Week: Punch Punch

Cigar Of Whe Week: Punch Punch

16th November 2022

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This week Max Foulkes has chosen the Punch Punch cigar as his cigar of the week, read on to find out why.

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An Ambassador Answers: Armando Diaz Dones

An Ambassador Answers: Armando Diaz Dones

16th November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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An Ambassador Answers: Roula Naim

An Ambassador Answers: Roula Naim

15th November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Taking the Michael: A conversation with Michael Nouri

Taking the Michael: A conversation with Michael Nouri

15th November 2022

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On a recent trip to London, Michael Nouri, lead of Flashdance and an icon of the 1980s, would not let the day go by with...

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Latest Cuban Releases

Latest Cuban Releases

10th November 2022

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Max Foulkes takes us through the latest Cuban releases - same in the making and some that have recently become available...

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Cigar Of The Week: Cedros De Luxe

Cigar Of The Week: Cedros De Luxe

08th November 2022

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This week Max Foulkes has chosen the Romeo y Julieta, Cedros de Luxe as his cigar of the week, read on to find out why.

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An Ambassador Answers: AMW Cigars

An Ambassador Answers: AMW Cigars

04th November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Take your Mark's

Take your Mark's

03rd November 2022

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Mark's Club played host to their cigar-smoking members, hosted by Jemma Freeman, to begin its 50th Anniversary celebrati...

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An Ambassador Answers: Raahuul Kapoor

An Ambassador Answers: Raahuul Kapoor

02nd November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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An Ambassador Answers: Jasim Ahmed

An Ambassador Answers: Jasim Ahmed

01st November 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Cigar Of The Week: Trinidad Coloniales

Cigar Of The Week: Trinidad Coloniales

01st November 2022

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This week Max Foulkes has chosen the Trinidad Coloniales as his cigar of the week, read on to find out why.

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Regional Delicacies

Regional Delicacies

01st November 2022

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Max Foulkes reminds us Brits of how fortunate we are to have such treasures designated to our tiny island in the form of...

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An Ambassador Answers: Antonino Loiacono

An Ambassador Answers: Antonino Loiacono

31st October 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Stick Exchange

Stick Exchange

27th October 2022

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Direct message other members in order to buy, sell or trade Cuban cigars amounts yourselves. Cigar Keep takes no commiss...

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Kirby Allison Speaks To Cigar Keep

Kirby Allison Speaks To Cigar Keep

27th October 2022

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In today's video, Kirby sits down with good friend Tom Chamberlin, editor of the Rake Magazine under normal circumstance...

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St. James's Street: London's Home of Cuban Cigars

St. James's Street: London's Home of Cuban Cigars

18th October 2022

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Cigar Keeps Freddie Foulkes takes us to St James's Street: The home of London cigars, to find out what it has to offer.

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Cigar Style: A Guide

Cigar Style: A Guide

18th October 2022

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Any sybaritic and sensual experience has the outfit to go with it. Cigar Smoking is no exception, and is perhaps the exe...

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Discovering Unheard-of Cigars

Discovering Unheard-of Cigars

14th October 2022

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Max Foulkes brought out his inner Dr. Jones and has found certain cigars that have been confined to the mistiness of his...

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Cigar Keep:  A Letter to our Members

Cigar Keep: A Letter to our Members

13th October 2022

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We've come a long way in a short time, now to the next stage in our journey: the first Cigar Keep Fundraise. Read on to ...

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An Ambassador Answers: Mikael

An Ambassador Answers: Mikael

12th October 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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An Ambassador Answers: Matt Hranek

An Ambassador Answers: Matt Hranek

11th October 2022

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This week Ciga Keep chats to one of its newest ambassadors, Matt Hranek, the founder of W.M. Brown magazine! Matt gives ...

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Dispatch From Havana: Montecristo Wide Edmundo

Dispatch From Havana: Montecristo Wide Edmundo

07th October 2022

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This week Cigar Keep's very own, Max Foulkes takes a deeper look into Montecristo's wide Edmundo cigar. Examining the re...

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A Convivial Luncheon with Cigar Keep

A Convivial Luncheon with Cigar Keep

07th October 2022

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We at Cigar Keep love it when we get invited to an event in our honour. And that’s exactly what happened when Cigar Ke...

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Bell & Ross X Cigar Keep Event Film

Bell & Ross X Cigar Keep Event Film

06th October 2022

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Freddie Foulkes captured our recent event Cigar Keep x Bell & Ross for all to enjoy

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Tom Chamberlin: Unboxing Video

Tom Chamberlin: Unboxing Video

06th October 2022

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Cigar Keep's Tom Chamberlin joins us to share the unboxing of a recent delivery.

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An Ambassador Speaks

An Ambassador Speaks

05th October 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Habanos' Hurricane Headache

Habanos' Hurricane Headache

05th October 2022

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Hurricane Ian has caused havoc across Cuba. Nick Hammond reminds us that this is nothing new and that Cubans, and their ...

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Quick Fire Questions With Nick Foulkes

Quick Fire Questions With Nick Foulkes

05th October 2022

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Cigar Keep's Tom Chamberlin sits down with renowned author, Nick Foulkes, for the answers to our most important question...

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Bell & Ross x Cigar Keep: An inaugural event

Bell & Ross x Cigar Keep: An inaugural event

02nd October 2022

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We invited friends and members of the Cigar Keep and watch communities to discover the delicate alliance between cigars ...

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An Ambassador Speaks

An Ambassador Speaks

30th September 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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"Undesirable" Cohibas

"Undesirable" Cohibas

30th September 2022

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Max Foulkes reminds us that though most tobacconist's shelves lay bare when it comes to Cohiba, there are still gems to ...

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Master of the House Reserve

Master of the House Reserve

26th September 2022

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Hunters & Frankau have released a second 'House Reserve' limited-edition humidor of Ramon Allones cigars which have sold...

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The Proprietor Proclaims

The Proprietor Proclaims

23rd September 2022

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Pray Silence for the weekly announcement from our Dear Proprietor. What a week we have enjoyed with the current delights...

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Boveda: A Salt-of-the-Earth Company – Part 2

Boveda: A Salt-of-the-Earth Company – Part 2

22nd September 2022

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In part 2 of our discussion, we learn about how Boveda became the brand we know and love today, the big break they had w...

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New Season of Foulkes & Sons

New Season of Foulkes & Sons

21st September 2022

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The wait is over and we can all finally get the fix of our favourite television show, Foulkes & Sons returns with a rega...

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A Sombre Note from the Proprietor

A Sombre Note from the Proprietor

16th September 2022

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We interrupt our usual programming to bring you this important message

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An Ambassador Answers: Dozi Dreams

An Ambassador Answers: Dozi Dreams

16th September 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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In Discussion with Eddie Sahakian

In Discussion with Eddie Sahakian

15th September 2022

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The Dauphin of cigar merchants, Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff of London is famous for his ebullience, generosity and knowle...

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Boveda: A Salt-of-the-Earth Company – Part 1

Boveda: A Salt-of-the-Earth Company – Part 1

12th September 2022

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One brand has revolutionised the way we maintain and age our cigars, Boveda. We speak to its C.E.O. Sean Knutsen to lear...

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Stick Marquetry

Stick Marquetry

07th September 2022

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As we delve into the beauty of Linley, we are excited to announce that we have a special offer just for Cigar Keep Membe...

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Kirby Allison sits down with Eddie Sahakian

Kirby Allison sits down with Eddie Sahakian

05th September 2022

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Our Man in Texas makes sure he ticks all the right boxes whenever he is in London and a trip would not be complete with ...

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Cigars: It's About Time

Cigars: It's About Time

02nd September 2022

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If time is our greatest luxury, then make sure you pass it in the best way possible. Our Ambassador Manny – known to m...

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Cigar Keep's Favourite Celebrity Smokers

Cigar Keep's Favourite Celebrity Smokers

01st September 2022

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We know that cigars attract multitudes, even those with a public profile. So we have made a shortlist of our favourite c...

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The Countess of Lucan: Cigars and Shooting

The Countess of Lucan: Cigars and Shooting

31st August 2022

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With Shooting Season in full swing, we consider the opportunities for cigars at the highest echelons of sport, and ask a...

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Member's Stories: My False Start Led to Victory

Member's Stories: My False Start Led to Victory

30th August 2022

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Mr Dean is an active and passionate user of the site. He took the time and effort to recall his early days of smoking, o...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

26th August 2022

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Greetings Cigar Enthusiasts! What a fascinating time to be an enthusiast of Cuban Cigars! How lucky are we that the ...

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What's Smoking Well Now

What's Smoking Well Now

26th August 2022

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I find there to be moments in time when cigars often warranting my seal of approval fall below their generally consisten...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

12th August 2022

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Ladies and Gentlemen! The Proprietor

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Sticks, Clubs, and Golf

Sticks, Clubs, and Golf

10th August 2022

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While some may want to pass the sunny season at the Wilderness Festival, other more civilised sorts play golf. And as yo...

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Strength and Honour

Strength and Honour

08th August 2022

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Our friend Shary Rahman is a man unlikely to shy away from a strong smoke. We have turned to him to explain the most mis...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

05th August 2022

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Pray Silence for the weekly announcement from our Dear Proprietor.

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New Feature on the Site: Price adjustments

New Feature on the Site: Price adjustments

04th August 2022

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With the new prices for cigars in effect, we have made changes to the site so you can track what has happened. Read insi...

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Top of the Pile: Gran Reserva and Reserva - a Guide

Top of the Pile: Gran Reserva and Reserva - a Guide

01st August 2022

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Limited-edition cigars tend to be in the crosshairs of the discerning collector. It is partly because compared to the Re...

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An Ambassador Answers: Monica Irani

An Ambassador Answers: Monica Irani

01st August 2022

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The Proprietor Returns

The Proprietor Returns

29th July 2022

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After a state visit to that most roguish of former colonies, The Proprietor returns, heartened that there are ever-incre...

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Accessories: What you need to start the journey

Accessories: What you need to start the journey

26th July 2022

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Protagonists take most of the praise, but they know much of the credit goes to the supporting acts. In cigar smoking, th...

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Cigar Keep: Tom Chamberlin and Nick Foulkes in Discussion - Part 2

Cigar Keep: Tom Chamberlin and Nick Foulkes in Discussion - Part 2

25th July 2022

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In our first video in an ongoing series, Cigar Keep's Tom Chamberlin sits down with renowned author, Nick Foulkes, for a...

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Support Cigar Keep

Support Cigar Keep

22nd July 2022

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“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” said Winston Churchill. After much enquiry from t...

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Weddings: a cigar haven?

Weddings: a cigar haven?

20th July 2022

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Having had the great honour of seeing his friend married off, Tom Chamberlin contemplated important matters, such as cig...

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Top 5 Cigars for New Smokers

Top 5 Cigars for New Smokers

19th July 2022

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Max Foulkes thinks back on his life before cigars and regrets nothing, he (the rest of us too) want you to join us, so h...

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Bleu-Sky Thinking: An interview with the C.E.O. of Elie Bleu, Laurent Fuchs

Bleu-Sky Thinking: An interview with the C.E.O. of Elie Bleu, Laurent Fuchs

15th July 2022

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Laurent Fuchs is the Chief Executive of Elie Bleu. Since 1999, his aim has been to elevate the brand to a global stage, ...

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Tom Chamberlin & Nick Foulkes in Discussion – Part 1

Tom Chamberlin & Nick Foulkes in Discussion – Part 1

14th July 2022

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In our first video in an ongoing series, Cigar Keep's Tom Chamberlin sits down with renowned author, Nick Foulkes, for a...

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Cigar Smoking on the 4th July – featuring Aaron Sigmond

Cigar Smoking on the 4th July – featuring Aaron Sigmond

02nd July 2022

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Cigar Keep chats to Aaron Sigmond about how Independence Day is a big day for all Americans, but especially Cigar Smoker...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

01st July 2022

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He was away last week tracking the migratory habits of rare flora (also known as cigar exports), but his schooner arrive...

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Cohiba 55th Anniversary

Cohiba 55th Anniversary

27th June 2022

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Our Man in Belgrade, Alex Cigar Dandy, tries the new Cohiba 55th Anniversary Cigar and reports back on his findings

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An Ambassador Answers

An Ambassador Answers

24th June 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Cigar and Keep of The Week

Cigar and Keep of The Week

24th June 2022

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Members' keeps are really starting to take shape with greater variety. It's important to share these personal collection...

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Dispatch from Havana

Dispatch from Havana

22nd June 2022

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The Proprietor is in Havana and has sent another missive of glad tidings, a new cigar released to the market

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

17th June 2022

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For your weekly Audience, pray silence for The Proprietor...

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S.T. Dupont: Celebrating 150 Years of Prestige

S.T. Dupont: Celebrating 150 Years of Prestige

17th June 2022

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The lighters of choice for the haute monde, the Parisian Maison S.T. Dupont celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.

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Cigar and Keep of The Week

Cigar and Keep of The Week

15th June 2022

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Members' keeps are really starting to take shape with greater variety. It's important to share these personal collection...

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What to smoke at Royal Ascot

What to smoke at Royal Ascot

13th June 2022

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With the most important event in the racing calendar approaching, cigar smokers with Royal Enclosure tickets are equally...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

09th June 2022

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For your weekly Audience, pray silence for The Proprietor...

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Cigar Keep's First Luncheon

Cigar Keep's First Luncheon

08th June 2022

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To be a digital platform may give the impression of distance, remoteness, artificiality, but no, the throng exists and s...

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Dispatch from Havana

Dispatch from Havana

05th June 2022

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News has reached our shores though secure lines and decoded with haste by Max Foulkes to reveal to you, dear reader, som...

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Cigar and Keep of The Week

Cigar and Keep of The Week

02nd June 2022

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Members' keeps are really starting to take shape with greater variety. It's important to share these personal collection...

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An Ambassador Answers

An Ambassador Answers

31st May 2022

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SWISSCAVE: Luxury Cigar Storage

SWISSCAVE: Luxury Cigar Storage

27th May 2022

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What could be nicer than ending the day in the right atmosphere with a good cigar? For an aficionado, cigars mean qualit...

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The Duke of Windsor: making larger cigars fashionable

The Duke of Windsor: making larger cigars fashionable

26th May 2022

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He is largely known for his sartorial legacy, but could it be that the Duke of Windsor ushered in a new taste for larger...

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Edward VII and his favourite habit, cigars!

Edward VII and his favourite habit, cigars!

25th May 2022

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Edward VII took the temperate rule book of Victorian England and tossed it aside to make room for his favourite habit, c...

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Vintage over current - Max Foulkes

Vintage over current - Max Foulkes

24th May 2022

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With the rising price of cigars, an air of solemnity has passed over, and I indeed settled upon the community. Selling ...

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An Ambassador Answers

An Ambassador Answers

23rd May 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Jubilee Smokes: Cigars with Her Majesty in Mind

Jubilee Smokes: Cigars with Her Majesty in Mind

23rd May 2022

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We are all excited about celebrating the breath-taking milestone which Queen Elizabeth reaches next week. But with a lon...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

20th May 2022

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For your weekly Audience, pray silence for The Proprietor

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Keep of The Week

Keep of The Week

20th May 2022

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Members' keeps are really starting to take shape with greater variety. It's important to share these personal collection...

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Cigar Keep: An Introduction

Cigar Keep: An Introduction

19th May 2022

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Welcome to Cigar Keep. In this video you can discover exactly what makes the website such a jolly place to be. A place t...

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An Ambassador Answers

An Ambassador Answers

19th May 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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An Ambassador Answers: Syafiera Rosidi

An Ambassador Answers: Syafiera Rosidi

17th May 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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The Proprietor Addresses

The Proprietor Addresses

13th May 2022

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For your weekly Audience, pray silence for The Proprietor...

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The Stick Market: What to get your hands on in the face of the new price increase

The Stick Market: What to get your hands on in the face of the new price increase

11th May 2022

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Further to last week's column on wine and cigars, we thought we should streamline your hoarding intentions over the next...

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Master Foulkes

Master Foulkes

09th May 2022

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Our Resident expert, Max Foulkes, looks back on the smoking habits of the locked-down and reveals what trends emerged.

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Dispatch from Havana

Dispatch from Havana

06th May 2022

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News from Cuba comes in every so often with anticipation and excitement. For some, this news will bring neither, but any...

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The Proprietor Pronounces

The Proprietor Pronounces

06th May 2022

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For your weekly Audience, pray silence for the Proprietor

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The Stick Market: Why we should be positive about rising Cuban Cigar Prices

The Stick Market: Why we should be positive about rising Cuban Cigar Prices

06th May 2022

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Owing to the shock price-rise announcement from Habanos, The Proprietor went straight to Cuba to parley with the good pe...

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An Ambassador Answers

An Ambassador Answers

03rd May 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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The Proprietor Speaks

The Proprietor Speaks

29th April 2022

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Cigar Keep's Proprietor makes his Friday address

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High Profile: An Ambassador Answers

High Profile: An Ambassador Answers

27th April 2022

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Cigar Keep's global community requires legendary figures from all over the world to join us in spreading the news and ch...

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Team Cigar Keep's favourite cigars

Team Cigar Keep's favourite cigars

25th April 2022

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We all have a favourite cigar, and we at Cigar Keep Towers (see above) are not the BBC, impartiality is not in our chart...

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Brand Inspection - San Cristobal de la Habana

Brand Inspection - San Cristobal de la Habana

19th April 2022

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Some brands live off their own legend, known by those who have never smoked. Some brands deserve as much prestige, but n...

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Easter Cigars

Easter Cigars

13th April 2022

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Here is a list of cigars worth pulling out of the humidor to suit the occasion.

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Top 5 Cigar Videos on YouTube to Watch over Easter

Top 5 Cigar Videos on YouTube to Watch over Easter

07th April 2022

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This is a list of videos designed to inform, entertain and educate during the long weekend

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Top 10 Cigars of 2021 - Of All Types & Sizes

Top 10 Cigars of 2021 - Of All Types & Sizes

31st March 2022

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To distract from this year's perils and flaws, Max Foulkes reflects on last year's most popular cigars and the propertie...

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The Legend That Will Never Die

The Legend That Will Never Die

08th March 2022

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What is a life worth? Sir Winston Churchill lived for 90 years and has been immortalised ever since. He was unconvention...

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Cigar One Romeo Y Julieta 2016 No.2 Unboxing and more!

Cigar One Romeo Y Julieta 2016 No.2 Unboxing and more!

08th March 2022

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We've got another amazing unboxing video here from Kirby Allison and we are excited about the contents of this particula...

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Lounging About: Top Cigar Bars, Clubs & Lounges In London

Lounging About: Top Cigar Bars, Clubs & Lounges In London

08th March 2022

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Cigar Keep counts London as home, and so we bring you our favourite spots to escape the metropolitan drudgery and contem...

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Dispatch from Havana

Dispatch from Havana

13th January 2022

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Here at Cigar Keep we eagerly await the arrival of the new line of Romeo y Julieta cigars to the UK market. The is the f...

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