Lock, Stock and Two Great Budget Cigars? Two Smoking Barrels from GQ Tobaccos
When GQ Tobaccos asked if I’d review their new Two Smoking Barrels Nicaraguan puro cigars, I couldn’t say no, especially as they’re in the budget cigar range
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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
Close but no cigar: Celebratory cigars and why you shouldn’t be so precious
We all have those celebratory cigars we have put aside for a special occasion, but I think that’s a fallacy, and this is why…
Quesada Casa Magna Colorado Robusto Cigar Review: 15 years on and still taking on the big hitters?
Back in 2008 Manuel Quesada first released his Casa Magna cigars and they took the cigar world by storm. A collaboration with Nestor Plasencia, this budget Nicaraguan puro took the top spot as Cigar...
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?
Escobar Natural Robusto: Nicaraguan King, or pretender to the throne?
I’m always excited to try new cigars and I was keen to smoke the Escobar Natural Robusto and see what this collaboration between Nas and Puros Privados was like.
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
Alec Bradley Black Market Punk: Packing a Panamanian punch
Like the perfect Punk Rock album, the Alec Bradley Black Market Punk is a short and to the point cigar. But can it pack the same punch as the bigger robusto?
Micallef Herencia Habano: A cigar of Cuban legacy… only better?
Over the years I have heard a lot of positive talk about Micallef cigars. Friends over in America who’s opinion I trust have nothing but great things to say about the brand and often...
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?
