The pages continue with Papa Hemingway, the Duke of Windsor, Gary Cooper, and Winston Churchill among others. Without any further ado, in today’s post, we take a look at the four Best Cuban Cigars books on the market, discussing why they worth a read. Now as Cuba opens up to international trade the world can obtain the full range of Cuban cigars again.

This part includes detailed information on over 1,000 cigars, illustrated with high-quality photographic illustrations, most of which were created especially for this work. Like the pop of the Champagne cork, the flick of the lighter or the strike of the match and the first draw of the smoke are synonymous with celebration, relaxation, and comradery. A GUIDE BY NICHOLAS FOULKES – If you are looking to greatly expand your knowledge within the cigar industry, Nicholas Foulkes’ book is here to save the day. Images of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raul Castro and Camilo Cienfuegos fill the pages with rough military uniforms and grizzled beards. The beautiful Collector’s Edition is presented in two volumes, each bound in linen and with tipped-on volume markings in the style of the desirable ‘diplomatic’ bands seen on certain rare cigars.

There is an unrivalled guide to the brands of cigar that available-from the Cohiba, Fidel Castro's personal favourite, to the Montecristo- along with tasting notes to help the reader fully experience the pleasures of a good cigar.

Nick Hammond takes us through the weird and wonderful tribulations of his life and the experiences which have all connected to a cigar.The book provides a mixture of novelty and practicality, transcending its stated focus on Cuban cigars and providing useful guidance for those who are unlikely to have easy access to Cubans. It may be seen on the faces of the guajiros in the countryside, the musicians, the beautiful women, or the soldiers. The reason this book makes the list is that this is the first book I ever read on cigars and I think it is the perfect entry point to learning about this extraordinary topic.

I can wade through the seeming pretention that fills these reviews because, even if I can’t articulate why, I know that there are some cigars that I like more than others. The definitive book on Cuban cigars of the modern era, El Habano Moderno is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated collector’s guide presented in two parts. And if you are looking for even more information on fine cigars, check out the Bi-Monthly Cigar Aficionado magazine, which offers a fascinating glimpse into this exciting world of premium smokes. Cuban cigars are as much an art form as a pleasure and this special collector's edition of the definitive guide to over 200 varieties of cigar is a perfect gift for connoisseurs. There are also sections on Mark Twain’s love of (bad) cigars, Ernest Hemingway’s life in Cuba, and John F.At just under 700 pages long, and divided into two parts, El Habano Moderno: A Collector’s Guide to Cuban Cigars of the Modern Era it seems sure to become a must-have reference tool for all Havana cigar enthusiasts around the world.

Still, I have never been able to distinguish hints of various flavors that seem to be more appropriate descriptions of garnishes than tobacco. THE CUBAN CIGAR HANDBOOK – For the cigar enthusiasts keen to learn more about popular cigar aficionados and their relation with Cuban smokes, The Cuban Cigar Handbook by Matteo Speranza is the real deal.The book left me with the impression that the production of fine, handmade cigars is remarkably similar to that of good Scotch. An experienced tobacconist and an avid cigar aficionado, Zino’s book is the easiest yet most elaborate guide on how to either cut your cigar or light a perfect Cohiba Behike 54. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places.