Oliva Serie V Especial Maduro Double Toro: Twice the pleasure?
I was gifted a couple of Oliva Serie V Especial Maduro Double Toros. Having enjoyed the Melanio Robusto, I wondered how this cigar would measure up against it.
What's new pussycat? My latest musings.
My Week of Cigars: 11th to 17th October
There’s nothing quite like smoking with friends. A couple of New World puros and a good range of both strengths and flavours made for a delicious week of cigars
My Father Flor de las Antilles: The most Cuban of New World cigars
To celebrate Central Americas Doscientos of independence, October’s cigar of the month from Cigar Club LDN was the beautiful My Father Flor de las Antillas.
My Week of Cigars: 4th to 10th October Sometimes less is more
I’ve had a much quieter week of cigars although double bill at a virtual tasting on Thursday upped my quota. I it was definitely a case of quality over quantity
El Viejo Continente Half Corona Double Bill: Small but mighty
Cold winter nights often leave us wanting a short, full flavoured cigars. El Viejo Continente The Circus and Maduro Piccolo Half Coronas are the perfect choice.
Vegas de Santiago D8 Corto: A cigar of perfect proportions
The Vegas de Santiago D8 Corto is crafted with the care you would expect from Mark Niehaus. It’s a rich and flavoursome gordito cigar but be wary at the nub…
Cigars of the week: October 2021
It’s the end of September and here is a rundown of my cigars of the week. These are just capsule reviews and notes for myself. Full reviews will be linked.
Skull 77 El Diablo: How much does size matter?
Laurent Taha, the man behind Skull 77 cigars is known his devil may care attitude. He called double gordo the El Diablo, but is bigger always better?
2019 Cigar of the Year – Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro: A party worth attending?
The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro was Cigar Aficionado’s 2019 Cigar of the Year. I might be late to the party, but does this cigar still measure up?
Independencia 1898 Robusto: Different and unexpected
I love trying cigars that are new to me. When James Barber Tobacconist gifted me the Independencia 1898 Robusto whilst visiting, I was understandably excited
