The tobacco used to make cigars is mainly grown in South-American colonies, such as Mexico, Cuba and Brazil: this is in large due to climate and tradition. The Europeans, however, first encountered cigars in the fifteenth century, courtesy of the legendary explorer, Christopher Columbus.
In England, cigar smoking has always been associated to the upper classes, men of power and financial position. Take a look at historical figures such as King Edward VII, Sigmund Freud and Winston Churchill, as well as celebrities such as George Burns, Mark Twain and Bill Cosby, and you will find that they all enjoyed a cigar or several every now and then. For example, Winston Churchill was rarely seen without a cigar in his hand, so much so that a brand was actually named in his honour.
In fact, you could say that the smoking of a cigar is almost a male rite of passage. Perhaps not so much these days, but just one hundred years ago it was pretty much common practise for men to 'retire to the smoking room' after dinner. In some of the oldest hotels and restaurants left in Britain, you can still see these rooms to this day.
Whilst 80's media promoted cigar smoking as a trendy habit, it was only a decade later that we soon started to understand the perils of smoking and, just as with cigarettes, the craze soon started to die down. Instead, cigars now seem to be saved for special occasions and celebrations in Britain, they are more of luxury than a habit.
If you want to experience a little of what it was like to be a gentleman one hundred years ago then why not head on down to the lavish Cigar Snug at private members' club, Home House in Portman Square, London, next month. Enjoy an indulgent evening in a warm, comfortable and relaxed 'smoking room,' where a cheroot afficionado will guide you through the world of Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas, Trinidad, Bolivar, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Santa Damiana. The luxury Cognac, Hennessey XO will be served alongside the cigars for a real sense of the high-life.
In England, cigar smoking has always been associated to the upper classes, men of power and financial position. Take a look at historical figures such as King Edward VII, Sigmund Freud and Winston Churchill, as well as celebrities such as George Burns, Mark Twain and Bill Cosby, and you will find that they all enjoyed a cigar or several every now and then. For example, Winston Churchill was rarely seen without a cigar in his hand, so much so that a brand was actually named in his honour.
In fact, you could say that the smoking of a cigar is almost a male rite of passage. Perhaps not so much these days, but just one hundred years ago it was pretty much common practise for men to 'retire to the smoking room' after dinner. In some of the oldest hotels and restaurants left in Britain, you can still see these rooms to this day.
Whilst 80's media promoted cigar smoking as a trendy habit, it was only a decade later that we soon started to understand the perils of smoking and, just as with cigarettes, the craze soon started to die down. Instead, cigars now seem to be saved for special occasions and celebrations in Britain, they are more of luxury than a habit.
If you want to experience a little of what it was like to be a gentleman one hundred years ago then why not head on down to the lavish Cigar Snug at private members' club, Home House in Portman Square, London, next month. Enjoy an indulgent evening in a warm, comfortable and relaxed 'smoking room,' where a cheroot afficionado will guide you through the world of Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas, Trinidad, Bolivar, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Santa Damiana. The luxury Cognac, Hennessey XO will be served alongside the cigars for a real sense of the high-life.
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Home House is an exclusive members club for people from all walks of life, which is part of its uniqueness. Quite unlike many other private members clubs in Mayfair, Home House is a place to relax or the perfect spot for a working day. Home House also hosts London's best Cigar Evenings.
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