Epic Ten: A beautiful anniversary cigar from a brand who cares
The Epic Ten is one of those cigars that will be etched into my memory for a long time to come. This box pressed maduro toro is just about perfect in every way.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Rio Seco: To be paired wisely
A virtual tasting of the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Rio Seco cigar wasn’t what I expected. Smoked with a drinks pairing provided was an interesting experience.
Arturo Fuente Opus X Love Affair: A perfect perfecto
Over the years I’ve developed a love of perfecto cigars. When I chose to smoke the Arturo Fuente Opus X Love Affair, it confirmed how beautiful this vitola is.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini: A sweet and sumptuous dessert cocktail
On hearing about paring toffee popcorn with a maduro cigar, I sought to create a cocktail with similar flavours. So the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini was born
Kafie 1901 Culebra: A delightfully twisted cigar
The Culebra is three braded panatella cigars. Apparently first used to discourage stealing, it’s a fun cigar to smoke, and this one by Kafie 1901 tastes lovely.
Artist’s Gin and Tonic Cocktail: A delicious floral twist on a classic
At its core the gin and tonic is a simple drink. Put some ice in a glass, pour over gin, top up with tonic, garnish and enjoy. The combinations are endless.
Cigar Club LDN and Hiram & Solomon: Friendship across the ocean
When Cigar Club LDN announced that April’s cigar of the month was the Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Robusto, I was excited to revisit a favourite cigar.
Villa Zamorano Robusto cigar: The perfect herfing cigar
I have enjoyed a number of Villa Zamoranos including this robusto cigar. The one thing they’ve all had in common is their uncomplicated but satisfying flavour
Hiram and Solomon Curamus cigar: A divine afternoon
Curamus translates as “we care”. This is a cigar that’s been crafted by Hiram and Solomon with care and attention to every detail of the smoking experience.
Room 101 The Farce Lonsdale: Nothing slapstick about this cigar!
I always enjoy trying new cigars and having heard a lot about Room 101 cigars, when a friend offered me the chance to smoke The Farce Lonsdale I couldn’t say no
My best UK budget cigars Part 3: £12 or less per cigar
In the final part of my best budget cigars I take a look some of my favourites that come in at £12 and under. All prices are correct as of April 1st 2021.
Pan Am Cocktail: Flying high with a luxury rum drink
The Pan Am cocktail is named after the now defunct airline and its silky smooth texture recalls the opulent luxury of travel back in the 1920s and 30s.
Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleur 2014: Age and beauty
March’s cigar of the month from Cigar Club Ldn was a Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleur from 2014. This beautiful cigar has restored my faith in aging this brand.
Aviator Series Cochon Volant: An Art Nouveau masterpiece of a cigar
The Aviator Series Cochon Volante with its art nouveau band has been enticing me to smoke it since it took up residence in my humidor, and what a cigar it was.
MBombay Habano Robusto: Pretty and powerful
The MBombay Habano Robusto has one of the prettiest bands I’ve ever seen. With a foot covered with the end of the wrapper, this is a beautiful cigar to behold.
