By Lee Thomas and Jake Saunders Metro Manila’s Bonifacio Global City has no shortage of sleek lounges and cocktail dens, but tucked behind a discreet wooden door on High Street lies a sanctuary that feels less like a bar and more like a gentleman’s club from another century. Welcome to The Cedar Room, established in…
Jake Saunders, Editor at Large Kuala Lumpur, April 21, 2026 — The Natural Cigar Company has unveiled its latest creation, the STELLA Series, a collection of handmade cigars that distills the essence of Havana tradition into a modern catalog. Each vitola is marked by a single letter—R for Robusto, A for Churchill, P for Pyramid—an…
Jake Saunders, Editor at Large KUALA LUMPUR — On the fourth floor of Pavilion Mall, Arthur’s Storehouse has carved out a niche as Malaysia’s first Guinness flagship bar and restaurant, blending the iconic stout’s heritage with a refined cigar lounge that has quickly become a favorite among aficionados. The cigar room is a sanctuary of…
Jake Saunders, Editor at Large Havana Cigar Lounge: Guilin’s Avant-Garde Retreat Atmosphere Hidden within a renovated ancient village in Guilin, the Havana Cigar Lounge blends rustic tradition with avant-garde design. Old brick and timber beams provide a timeless backdrop, while the interior unfolds like a curated art exhibition. A full-scale stuffed deer with antlers stands…
Jake Saunders, Editor at Large There are few pleasures in life that rival the pairing of a fine cigar with a dram of excellent whiskey. At the Whiskey Library in Resorts World Manila, I found myself in precisely that sweet spot—surrounded by shelves that seemed to groan under the weight of liquid gold from every…