Circle and exchange
Like-minded people across Russia, conversation with aficionados abroad and an exchange of knowledge within the community.
CONNOISSEURCIGAR CLUB
A community of cigar enthusiasts
Knowledge.
Taste. Conversation.
CONNOISSEUR is a private club for aficionados from cities across Russia: meetings, conversations with experts, journeys and a circle of people who value the quality of exchange.
Established in 2026
Moscow · RussiaMeetings · Tastings · Travel
The club today
In person — Moscow.
Online — across Russia.
CONNOISSEUR develops through two main formats: in person and online.
Full membership is built around in-person club meetings in Moscow. Regional membership enables aficionados in other cities to join online whenever they cannot attend in person.
More about the clubThe value of taking part
Why the club
was created
CONNOISSEUR is built around conversation, knowledge, shared journeys and projects that develop cigar culture and bring people together.
Meetings and archive
In-person and online meetings with industry leaders, together with access to recordings of club meetings.
Journeys and initiatives
Trips to cigar factories in Russia and abroad, and visits to friendly cigar clubs in other cities and countries. Support for cigar-related initiatives — from entering competitions to launching projects of one’s own.
Club life
Games, discussions and time together between meetings.
Partner privileges
Selected club partners offer members special terms, discounts and privileges at cigar lounges and specialist venues. Details are available to club members.
Club chronicle
Latest
events
Announcements, news and photo reports from meetings, journeys and member achievements.
Cuban SeptemberLatest event
CONNOISSEUR’s Cuban September
Two September gatherings devoted to Cuban cigar culture: the limited Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No. 4 and Sergey Neyman’s practical workshop on verifying authentic Habanos.
Open event
Cohiba premiereCONNOISSEUR: The Cohiba Novedosos Premiere
Club members attended the Russian premiere of Cohiba Novedosos, a Robustos No. 2 vitola created for La Casa del Habano, Habanos Specialist retailers and Cohiba Atmosphere lounges.
Open event
Fifteenth gatheringCONNOISSEUR on the Banks of the Neva
A final summer weekend in Saint Petersburg: a walk through the city’s cigar history, dinner at a private club, the Neva by night and a meeting with Artyom Erenburg.
Open event
Cigar communityCigars Bring Cities Together
While travelling in southern Russia, club member Yulia Mironova visited Lermont’s Cigar Club in Pyatigorsk and joined aficionados from five Russian cities.
Open eventClub partners
Partners of
CONNOISSEUR
CONNOISSEUR works with the FUMELIER Cigar School, cigar houses and lounges in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Partners help organise meetings, develop educational programmes and plan club journeys.
All partners
The path into the club
How the introduction
begins
There is no need to rush a decision: first comes a conversation and a chance to experience the atmosphere, followed by a mutual choice.
More about membershipInitial message
A few words about yourself and your interest in the club.
Personal conversation
An introduction to a CONNOISSEUR representative and time for your questions.
Candidate period
Up to three months in which the club and candidate get to know one another through participation.
Mutual decision
At the end of the introduction, the club and candidate decide on continued participation.
The selection principle
Selection begins
with knowledge
The primary criterion is a demonstrated level of knowledge and respect for cigar culture.
Demonstrated knowledge
An understanding of cigar culture that supports conversation on equal terms and continued learning from one another.
Involvement
Participation in meetings and club life during the candidate period and after joining.
Culture of conversation
Respect for the club’s rules and values, consideration for one another and a willingness to sustain a welcoming atmosphere.
A personal perspective
“A club is never only about the cigar. It is about people, knowledge and a conversation you want to continue.”
Dmitry Vladimirovich GribovClub chairman
Begin the introduction
Perhaps we are on the same path.
If the CONNOISSEUR approach resonates with you, message the club administrator or tell us a little about yourself in an introduction request.