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Reviews of individual vitolas and short pieces on brands, formats and new arrivals.
19 June 2026
Review – Cohiba 60th Anniversary
We're back in Monaco and the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club! To celebrate, we smoked something special: the Cohiba 60th Anniversary.
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2 December 2025
Review – Cohiba Majestuosos 1966
Island breeze with the best company. It’s December but join us as we celebrate one of Cuba’s finest this past summer: The Cohiba Majestuoso 1966
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17 October 2025
Review – Cohiba Robusto Reserva Cosecha 2014
How does a regular release cigar compare to a Reserva series? Today, we’ll try to answer this question by reviewing the Cohiba Robusto Reserva Cosecha 2014 and comparing it to the regular release Cohiba Robusto. But first, let’s set the scene. It’s about 11 in the morning, and we
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13 October 2025
Cigar aficionado haven: Discover the Monte Carlo Cigar Club
Smoke.ch explores the Monte Carlo Cigar Club: a cigar aficionado haven with a walk-in humidor, elegant style, exquisite drinks, and stunning Casino views.
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26 August 2025
Review – Cohiba Ideales
Today, I’m reviewing what I consider to be the current flagship of Cohiba. It’s part of the celebration marking 55 years of the brand (the other commemorative cigar being the Maduro-looking Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edición Limitada). This is a 56 × 175 mm (6⅞″) cigar that comes in a
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13 April 2025
XXV Festival del Habano
We saw the Behike 58 at the XXV Festival del Habano in Havana, Cuba, among other great new releases. We also visited the Vuelta Abajo region, the factories, and participated in the dinners and other events. Join us as we take you through the festival.
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