Micallef Herencia Habano: A cigar of Cuban legacy… only better?
Over the years I have heard a lot of positive talk about Micallef cigars. Friends over in America who’s opinion I trust have nothing but great things to say about the brand and often...
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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 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.
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.
