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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
My best UK budget cigars Part 1: £8 or less per cigar
Smoking cigars doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. Here is part 1 of my favourite budget cigars available in the UK costing £8 and under.
Romeo y Julieta No. 1 Cigar: Age isn’t always everything
I still remember the first Romeo y Julieta No. 1 cigar I ever smoked. I thought that cigars couldn’t get better than this. Unless I aged some; which I did…
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.
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.
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.
