Cigar Tips

Of all the joys in life, one of the biggest is the multitude of flavours that humans have access to, including that enjoyed from cigars. From Cuban cigars to Nicaraguan cigars, to Dominican Republic cigars. The average person has approximately 10,000 taste buds, which are replaced every 2 weeks, with the tongue also being split up into 5 flavours. Many...

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You already know the anatomy of your favourite smokes, and what differentiates the cap from the foot; but do you know how the cigar itself is made? From Cuban cigars to Nicaraguan cigars, here at James J Fox, we are incredibly passionate about cigars and everything related to them, which is why we strive to know exactly how the perfect...

There are so many wines and cigars to enjoy in the world and too little time. So, here at James J Fox we have gathered a few pairings together to get you started on a taste journey that will leave your taste buds tingling. Red Red wine is the opposite side of the coin of fine tastes, with cigars being ‘heads’...

Humidors are essential to anyone who smokes cigars. They have specialised components that help regulate the humidity and the temperature of the tobacco, so that your cigars do not deteriorate or lose their characteristics over time. Cigar shops may have walk-in humidors, although it’s highly likely that you’ll have box-sized ones in your home. That little unassuming box is the...

Nic Barker here live from 19 St.James, I hope this blog finds you all well, and with a fine smoke in hand. As I’m (almost) into craft beers as much as I am cigars, it bothers me slightly when fellow smokers insist that a quality beer and a premium cigar can’t be effortlessly paired when approached correctly, so, having recently...