Southern Draw Rose of Sharon: Soft, gentle and ready to go
The Southern Draw Rose of Sharon might not be my typical choice of cigar, but this mild cigar from America with its claro wrapper was a pleasant surprise
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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?
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
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.
Casa Turrent 1880 Series Maduro Lancero and Claro Lancero: An exciting Mexican Cigar Showdown
I love a lancero and it’s disappointing there are so few in the UK market. I was delighted that two lanceros from Casa Turrent were going to become available.
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.
Casa Turrent 1880 Series Double Claro: Another great claro wrapper?
Having recently enjoyed some claro wrapper cigars, I wondered if the Casa Turrent 1880 Series Double Claro, a Mexican puro, would put another tick in this box
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.
