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Post 5 – 5 Mid-range cigars you can buy in the UK
Buying cigars in the UK can feel brutal once tax and availability come into play, but there are some excellent mid-range cigars that offer proper quality without needing to spend Cuban money. So, I have created a list of what I feel are 5 cigars that sit in the sweet spot between everyday affordability and…
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Post 4 – The awesome Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Belicoso review – and a simple yet essential explanation for cigar storage for beginners.
Why storage matters A cigar isn’t a finished product when you buy it, it’s still alive. The tobacco continues to age and develop inside the wrapper and the oils that give a cigar its flavour need moisture to remain stable. Get the conditions wrong and you’ll either dry the cigar out causing it to burn…
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Post 3 – Choosing your first cigar and review of the powerful and delicate CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon Robusto
So you’ve decided to try a cigar. Maybe you’ve seen someone smoking one and wondered what all this is about. Maybe a friend handed you one at a celebration. Or maybe you’ve just always been curious. Whatever brought you here, welcome. My aim in starting this blog is to enjoy cigars and help people do…
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Post 2 – Retrohaling and awesome Gurkha Fat Boys
Retrohaling – The best thing you can do to improve your cigar (and its free) One of the most beneficial tips I got in regards to smoking and maximising the enjoyment of the cigar was ‘Retrohaling’. Something simple and effective to get the Olfactory system firing to make sure you get every ounce of flavour…
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Post 1 – Chinchalero Novillo cigar – A bit about me and My honest review of an outstanding everyday cigar
I’ll be honest it’s just sort of hitting me currently while writing this about how random it is that I’m setting up a blog about cigars. This isn’t something I’ve ever done before. But then again, fuck it, why not? I intend to keep the tone and wording of this blog as close to how…