My Father Flor de las Antillas: 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.
Tagged: Nicaraguan wrapper
Cigars of the Week: 27th September – 3rd October
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.
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?
Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno l’Ambassadeur: An ambassador’s gift
The Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno l’Ambassadeur started life as a diplomatic gift. I smoked this mild and creamy cigar at a joint WiCC and Robert Graham event.
Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto cigar: Full bodied and full of life
Alec Bradley position themselves as making cigars for everyone. Having smoked and enjoyed a few Black Market Punk’s I was keen to discover if the robusto was twice as enjoyable
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.
Regius Robusto: Regal, rich and reliable
The Regius Robusto is a Nicaraguan puro that has had a place in my humidor 2013. This smooth and well rounded cigar is a satisfying cigar to have on standby.
Alec Bradley Project 40 Robusto: Smooth, meditative and delicious
Whilst not full of complicated flavours, the Alec Bradley Project 40 Robusto is a smooth, creamy cigar that slows the world down letting you savour every moment
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.
HVC Edición Especial 2018 Corona Review: A new cigar and drink together
The HVC Edición Especial 2018 corona is a Nicaraguan puro cigar. The Corojo 99 wrapper looked like a beautiful coating of chocolate enticing me to light up.
