Do Cigars Go Bad? How to Cut, Smoke and Store Them | The Smoking Jacket
Do Cigars Go Bad? How to Cut, Smoke, and Store Them Properly Whether you're new to cigars or brushing up on the basics, there are a few questions that come up time and time again. Do cigars expire? Where do you cut a cigar? How do cigars actually work, and...
Why Are Cigars So Expensive in the UK? 2025 Tax & Price Breakdown
In the UK, over 60% of the price of a premium cigar is pure tax. As of 3 August 2025, HMRC charges £417.33 per kilogram in cigar duty — about £4.17 per standard 10 g cigar — plus 20% VAT on top of that duty. Add in annual duty increases, shipping, and production costs, and it’s no wonder UK cigar prices are among the highest in the world. Here’s the full breakdown of why your favourite smoke costs so much more here than abroad.
What Cigars Did Churchill Smoke?
What Cigars Did Churchill Smoke? The Iconic Puff Behind the Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill: a wartime hero, a master of speeches—and one of the most iconic cigar smokers of the 20th century. But what exactly did Churchill smoke? And how did he become synonymous with long, bold cigars and...
The Ultimate Guide to Cigars | The Smoking Jacket
The Ultimate Guide to Cigars:
1. Understanding the Anatomy of a Cigar
2. Types of Cigars: Choosing the Right Shape and Size
3. The Importance of Cigar Regions
4. How to Choose the Right Cigar for Your Taste
5. Proper Cigar Storage: Humidors and Ideal Conditions
6. How to Properly Cut and Light a Cigar
7. Savouring the Smoke: The Art of Enjoying a Cigar
8. Cigar Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts
Meet the Author
Sonal is the co-owner of The Smoking Jacket and has had over 14 years experience in the cigar industry.
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