Cigars I smoked October 25th to 31st – Time to go crazy!
In the run up to Halloween, you need to let your hair down a bit and what better way than have some fun and go to extremes. The cigars I smoked this week were...
What's new pussycat? My latest musings.
My week of cigars October 18th to 24th: Not what I was expecting
I started this week of cigars with some lighter smokes and got stronger. At first glance, most didn’t fit my usual choice, but they were right for the moment.
Punch Petit Coronations: Revisiting where it all began
When I was new to cigars, the Punch Petit Coronations was recommended to me a great Cuban for a novice cigar smoker. Would I now recommend this to beginners?
Oliva Serie V Especial Maduro Double Toro: Twice the pleasure?
I was gifted a couple of Oliva Serie V Especial Maduro Double Toros. Having enjoyed the Melanio Robusto, I wondered how this cigar would measure up against it.
My Week of Cigars: 11th to 17th October
There’s nothing quite like smoking with friends. A couple of New World puros and a good range of both strengths and flavours made for a delicious week of cigars
My Father Flor de las Antilles: The most Cuban of New World cigars
To celebrate Central Americas Doscientos of independence, October’s cigar of the month from Cigar Club LDN was the beautiful My Father Flor de las Antillas.
My Week of Cigars: 4th to 10th October Sometimes less is more
I’ve had a much quieter week of cigars although double bill at a virtual tasting on Thursday upped my quota. I it was definitely a case of quality over quantity
El Viejo Continente Half Corona Double Bill: Small but mighty
Cold winter nights often leave us wanting a short, full flavoured cigars. El Viejo Continente The Circus and Maduro Piccolo Half Coronas are the perfect choice.
Vegas de Santiago D8 Corto: A cigar of perfect proportions
The Vegas de Santiago D8 Corto is crafted with the care you would expect from Mark Niehaus. It’s a rich and flavoursome gordito cigar but be wary at the nub…
Cigars of the week: October 2021
It’s the end of September and here is a rundown of my cigars of the week. These are just capsule reviews and notes for myself. Full reviews will be linked.
