The Gift of Cigar Love

IF you’re looking for a little inspiration for your Winter break this year, allow us to offer a suggestion or three.

We understand it can be difficult to see the wood for the trees when it comes to gifts, and for most of us, budget plays a big part in the final decisions. Add to the mix the fact that supplies of cigars (particularly Cuban) are low this year, and you could be forgiven for finding your usual annual Winter smoke stock up more arduous than ever before.

Let’s start with some gifts for those intrigued by the cigar world and the lifestyle that goes with it. Cigar folk are notoriously hard to buy for, but the good news is there are so many great accessories of every style out there, so you have plenty to choose from.

Of course, the best gift of all is a box of his or her favourite cigars, if you know, or have a good idea of what they might like. Even a box or ten or a single or two is a treasured gift for a cigar lover to receive. We’ll be covering off a few suggestions for Christmas smokes in a future blog. If you don’t want to go down that route, then never fear; the world of cigar accessories is vast. A fancy cutter or a distinguished lighter is always well received; a travel humidor is one of the most useful pieces in the cigar lover’s armoury, so even a small one of these will prove useful. Sautter’s flip flop ashtrays continue to be best sellers – which colour would you choose? And owner Laurence Davis has personally overseen the creation of the Knuckleduster – a cigar rest, ashtray and odds and sods table-top holder the likes of which you will have never seen.

Sautter’s flip flop ashtrays continue to be best sellers – which colour would you choose? And owner Laurence Davis has personally overseen the creation of the Knuckleduster – a cigar rest, ashtray and odds and sods table-top holder the likes of which you will have never seen.

A warming drop of something pleasant is usually appreciated at this time of year, so why not take advantage of the special offer on the unique Leggets X Nick Hammond Oriental Cigar Gin which is now available from Sautter in a new, midi-sized, 20cl bottle? This ultra-smooth, subtly spiced gin has been specifically blended by Hammond to accompany a fine, hand-rolled cigar, and the 20cl version means you don’t have to splash out on a full bottle without being able to sample it first.

Sautter also stocks humidors and humitrunks – vintage luggage reworked in superb detail to become exotic home humidors – as well as a range of cigar cases, branded hip flasks, exquisitely made, hand-stitched cardholders in English Bridle Leather and much more. Drop in or call us for advice – our cigar experts remain on hand to give you the benefit of their experience and to point you in the right direction, regardless of your style and budget.

Gift buying should be a pleasurable experience, but so often turns into a race against time and a stressful and expensive business. It need not be so – let us take the strain, while you take the glory.