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
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...
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.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Box pressed Maduro Epicure: A delicious cigar rolled for celebrating
The Perdomo 10th Anniversary Box pressed Maduro Epicure was Cigar Journals COTY 2021. By fluke, I smoked this cigar a year after filming my first video review!
Dapper El Borracho Natural Edmundo cigar: Well dressed and tasteful
The Dapper El Borracho Natural Edmundo is an unassuming, slightly deceptive cigar. With strong aromas of cocoa, just how chocolatey does it taste?
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.
Joya de Nicaragua Red Robusto: A beautiful jewel of a smoke?
The Joya de Nicaragua Red Robusto is part of Joya de Nicaragua’s Modern line up. Is the Joya Red a modern classic or just a pretender to the crown?
Plasencia Reserva Original Toro: History in the smoking?
What does five generations and 150 years experience in the world of tobacco bring to a cigar? I smoked the Plasencia Reserva Original Toro to try and find out.
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.
