Quai D’Orsay No. 50: A gentle and creamy puro
The Quai D’Orsay No. 50 is one of those Cuban cigars I knew about but due to the light wrapper, had never smoked. It turned out to be a richly flavoured smoke.
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Plasencia Alma Fuente Sixto II: A sublime premium puro
Plasencia are known for their premium Nicaraguan cigars. The Alma Fuente Sixto II is noteable not only for its hexagonal shape, but also being an amazing smoke.
El Viejo Continente Maduro Lancero cigar review: A long and exquisite smoke of beautiful complexity
The El Viejo Continente Maduro Lancero cigar has cemented my opinion that this is one of the most delicious, beautiful and complex vitolas available.
Jose L Piedra Cazadores Review: Tried, tested and loved
One of the first premium cigar brands I smoked was Jose L Piedra. Since then the Jose L Piedra Cazadores has become a favourite and I always keep a few to hand.
Epic San Andres Project E Review: New Cigar with Good Friends
The Epic San Andres Project E is a medium bodied cigar. From beginning to end a rich smoothness was a constant companion to the changing flavours in this cigar.
Flor de Selva Robusto Review: My Favourite Surprise This Year
On a friend’s recommendation, I tried a Flor de Selva Robusto. It didn’t look or sound like my usual cigar but it may end up being one of my cigars of the year!
Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Review: A Perfectly Crafted Cigar
Hiram & Solomon serve up a beautifully constructed cigar full of delicious flavours in their Master Mason. Fun ensued when I shared this cigar with a friend.
Finding my perfect Havana moment with the beautiful Partagas D4
The Partagas D4 is one of the first Cuban cigars I ever had. Since that first stick, it has remained a firm favourite and regular fixture aging in my humidor.
Hiram and Solomon Shriner Toro Review: A Cigar That’s All About Giving
What a revelation this cigar was! The Hiram and Solomon Shriner Toro is the perfect cigar to accompany good conversation with excellent company.
Asylum Schizo Hercule Review: Big Cigar, Bigger Surprise
Go big or go home! The Asylum Schizo Hercule is a lot of cigar for a small price. My first thoughts were “that’s an obscene cigar”. What did I think by the end?
