Nick Hammond

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November 18, 2015

World’s Largest Cigar Auction Set to Break Records

The world’s largest cigar auction is set to break records on November 30, 2015 in London with over 350 lots of rare vintage cigars to go unter the hammer. MORE THAN 350 LOTS TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER IN LONDON
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December 15, 2014

A Cigar with Ranald Macdonald – There’s Something Churchillian about him.

At the time of the smoking ban, most venues opted to close their cigar bars, empty their humidors and quietly forget about the centuries of history that made London the cigar capital of the world outside Havana. Not Ranald Macdonald.
Cigar Smoking World Championship 2014
December 15, 2014

Global Gathering: The 5th Cigar Smoking World Championship in Split

Nick Hammond gladly swaps the leaden skies of London to witness the 5th Cigar Smoking World Championship in Split. Under a sunsplashed Dalmatian sky, cigar smokers from across the planet gather as one. They came for the competition and they are here to celebrate the
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July 15, 2014

Spectator Cigar Awards 2014: Spectacular Boisdale

Cigar Journal is proud to announce it will co-sponsor the Spectator Cigar Awards of 2014 at Boisdale, London. With both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone rumored to be on the guest list, it should be another sensational night celebrating the art of the cigar.
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April 15, 2014

Refurbished: Dunhill Flagship Store, 1A St James’s Street, London

At the recent launch party, cocktails created by a drinks mixologist and four different cigars, New World and Cuban, welcomed guests at London’s newest cigar lounge: 1A St James’s – Dunhill’s newly-refurbished flagship store and lounge.
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April 15, 2014

Ducks of Kilspindie: Donald Duck’s Son

On a visit to Scotland, a cigarlover will discover a welcome retreat, surrounded by wildlife, golf and good times: Aberlady is a quiet seaside village in eastern Scotland; visit it, and you’ll find a place that’s timeless, mesmeric and utterly compelling. Welcome to Ducks at

Lovers of the Leaf

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