The Gentleman Magazine Issue 4 | August/September | Page 64

CIGARS: A GUIDE
“Cigars: A Guide has been created in partnership with
Davidoff the world’s best known importer of cigars. It traces
the history of cigars, discussing their origin and production
through to the development of different brands and their
cultural impact.”
World-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes reveals the joys of
cigars in this fully comprehensive guide.
Exploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars
but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations
of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing
journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of
the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided
solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations
of thinkers, businessmen, writers and entrepreneurs.
In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco,
world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through
the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of the
smoke-savouring universe, serving as an introduction for the
neophyte and a reference for the connoisseur.
RRP: £25.00
BJ & Byrne Accoya
Electric Guitar
Makers of musical guitars, BJ & Byrne, create each of their
guitars in the heart of London for both the professional and
aspiring artist. Each guitar is lovingly made using Accoya
wood – the world leading sustainable wood product – to
create a stunningly beautiful, high performance and extremely
sustainable work of art.
Using this ‘green’ material, BJ & Byne ensure all guitars
are created to last. Accoya is wood, but not as you know it.
Modified using the Accoya Process, a cutting-edge patented
technology, this high-performance non-toxic wood resists rot,
defies elements and stays strong for decades. Accoya is sourced
from FSC® forests and is CO2 negative over its life cycle making
it a great choice for environment conscious musicians.
More than 25 custom made BJ & Byrne electric guitars have
been made using Accoya wood. Imagine a guitar that is lighter,
has tremendous tone, resonance and sustain which doesn’t dry
or crack in cold or dry climates as well as being pretty much
impermeable to moisture in humid environments!
Ideal as a special gift for loved ones, or as a treat for the serious
musician, the Accoya guitar is a unique gift to treasure for
many years to come.
Price: Dependent on specification - starting from £2,500
Availability: www.bj-byrne.com
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