There are few voices in modern cigar culture as informed, articulate, and widely respected as that of Nicholas Foulkes. Historian, bestselling author, and one of the cigar world’s most accomplished communicators, Foulkes has spent decades chronicling the rituals, personalities, and traditions that define fine tobacco.
Now, as part of The Cigar Masters platform, his expertise takes center stage in In Conversation With Nicholas Foulkes—a 14-episode video series offering subscribers an intimate and wide-ranging exploration of cigar culture through the eyes of one of its great contemporary historians.
A Distinguished Voice in the World of Cigars
Best known to many aficionados as the author of Cigars: A Guide (2017), Nicholas Foulkes has built a reputation as one of the most elegant and knowledgeable chroniclers of cigar culture working today. Beyond cigars, he is an acclaimed historian and author of more than twenty books on luxury, society, and history. In recognition of his contribution to the world of Habanos, he was named Habano Hombre del Año in the Communications category in 2007—one of the cigar industry’s most prestigious distinctions.
That background gives these conversations a depth rarely found in cigar media. Foulkes does not merely discuss cigars—he places them in context, tracing their connection to politics, literature, diplomacy, art, and social history with the kind of perspective only a true historian can provide.
Across fourteen short episodes, he shares anecdotes and observations drawn from decades of immersion in the cigar world, moving effortlessly from the great Cuban cigar houses to London’s legendary smoking rooms and the personalities who helped shape modern cigar culture.
Why This Series Matters
What makes In Conversation With Nicholas Foulkes so compelling is not simply the subject matter, but the format. Rather than a traditional lecture or documentary, the series unfolds conversationally—allowing Foulkes’ wit, insight, and storytelling to emerge naturally.
It is precisely this tone that makes the series a standout addition to The Cigar Masters, the premium online education platform dedicated to bringing together the world’s leading cigar experts in one place. Within the broader curriculum of the platform, Foulkes’ episodes serve as a reminder that understanding cigars is about more than anatomy, vitolas, or tasting notes. It is also about understanding the culture and history that gave them meaning.
For seasoned aficionados, the series offers nuance and perspective. For newer smokers, it provides an elegant entry into the deeper world surrounding the cigar.
In an era of fast content and fleeting opinions, Nicholas Foulkes offers something increasingly rare: thoughtful, informed perspective delivered with style and substance.
In Conversation With Nicholas Foulkes is more than a collection of interviews—it is a guided tour through the intellectual and cultural history of cigars, presented by one of the finest narrators the subject could hope for.
Now streaming exclusively as part of The Cigar Masters, the 14-episode series is essential viewing for anyone who believes cigars are best appreciated not only through the palate, but through the stories behind them.
Explore the full series now on The Cigar Masters—and discover why the finest cigars have always inspired more than smoke.
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