Luxury collecting extends beyond timepieces into the realm of rare, vintage Cuban tobacco. Sourcing authentic Cohiba Behikes or laying down a cabinet of Partagás for long-term aging rejects mass-produced retailers in favor of centuries-old British merchants. We have audited the historic streets of St. James’s to rank the top 5 luxury cigar merchants.
Top 5 Heritage Cigar Merchants Directory:
- 1. James J. Fox: The undisputed global benchmark, recognized as the world’s oldest cigar merchant and the historic supplier to Sir Winston Churchill, featuring a magnificent sampling lounge. Address: 19 St James‘s Street, London SW1A 1ES. Contact: +44 20 7930 3787. Visit website
- 2. Davidoff of London: A highly respected, deeply atmospheric boutique run by the legendary Sahakian family, offering a phenomenal walk-in humidor and peerless client service. Address: 35 St James‘s Street, London SW1A 1HD. Contact: +44 20 7930 3079. Visit website
- 3. Sautter Cigars: Delivering exceptional, highly personalized vintage cigar sourcing from their iconic Mount Street store, famous for their immense knowledge of pre-embargo tobacco. Address: 106 Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1K 2TW. Contact: +44 20 7499 4866. Visit website
- 4. Dunhill London (Bourdon House): The preferred private sanctuary for families, holding a spectacular humidor and sampling lounge hidden inside the former London residence of the Duke of Westminster. Address: 2 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K 3DJ. Contact: +44 20 7838 8278. Visit website
- 5. C.Gars Ltd (St James’s): An elite, slightly modernized purveyor that excels at creating hyper-sharp vintage auctions and maintaining a pristine collection of rare Havana releases. Address: 23A St James‘s Street, London SW1A 1HA. Contact: +44 20 7930 7095. Visit website
