Buffalo Ten Double Bill: Clash of El Artista’s high plains heavy weights?
There are lots of great cigars I lament aren’t available in the UK. The Buffalo Ten Maduro and Natural were two such cigars, but were they worth the wait?
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El Artista Puro Ambar Corona: Pure artistry?
When Boutique Smokes announced they were importing El Artista cigars and organising a v-herf with the Puro Ambar and Buffalo Ten Natural, I had to get my ticket
Exciting news from Kafie 1901: From Honduras to the Dominican Republic
After 8 years making cigars in his native Honduras, Dr Gaby Kafie moved Kafie 1901 production to the Dominican Republic. But what does this mean for his cigars?
Rebellion Rockstar You Shook Me All Night Long: An earth shaking cigar?
The branding for the Rebellion Rockstar cigar range is definitely eye catching but just what did I think of their “You Shook Me All Night Long” robusto?
Five special cigars that will help me celebrate through 2022
During 2022 I have several special events booked in my diary. Weddings, birthdays and The Queens Jubilee all call for special cigars, so here are 5 of my picks.
La Flor Dominicana El Carajón: Sometimes looks are deceiving
Don’t be fooled by the dimunutive size of La Flor Dominicana El Carajón. Underneath an understated band, this tres petit corona punches well above its weight.
Gurkha 15 Year Old Koi Perfecto: Could this cigar be the one?
For me, the Gurkha cigar brand has always seemed to be style over substance. I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t smoked many of them, and those that I have, including the...
My top nine best cigars of 2021
It’s the end of the year and time for my Top Nine Best Cigars of 2021. There are some old favourites as well as new discoveries and a couple of heartbreakers.
Working week of cigars: Time flies when you’re keeping busy
Week 46 has been unusually busy for me as I’ve been trying to get ahead so I can take some time off, so I only had three smokes in this working week of cigars.
WK45 Cigars: Sometimes less is more
Sometimes life gets in the way of your cigar smoking plans. That doesn’t mean you have to deny yourself or not savour every moment that you spend with a cigar
