Yiorgos

About this author:

Originally from Greece, Yiorgos moved to Ireland in 2004. It was a year after he was introduced to the world of cigars, when Mark offered him what he remembers to be his first Cohiba Robusto. Since then, Yiorgos has developed a keen interest in the cigar industry and is continiously trying to further his knowledge of all its dimensions. While his family and work are his highest priority, he has found his pursuit of cigars to be more than just a hobby; a passion.

My Articles:

July 26th, 2010

1998 Trinidad Fundadores Images

Full box of 1998 Trinidad Fundadores in JJ Fox. Can you resist???

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July 18th, 2010

Mini Herf, Thursday July 22nd

Meeting up for a herf every time a friend from abroad visits Ireland tends to become a fashion, or maybe an excuse to meet up for a smoke. Aussie Smitty smoked with us last week and he is a great character. This week, another BOTL from abroad is visiting Ireland for a few days, Arild [...]

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July 15th, 2010

The girls from El Laguito

If there is a cigar size that I could relate to a beautiful woman, that is without a doubt the Laguito No.1. Tall and slender, with a beautiful coiffure (I would rather not use the word pigtail in this comparison), the Laguito No.1 is a cigar that requires maximum craftsmanship. Unfortunately, this size is not [...]

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July 9th, 2010

Vegas Robaina Marshall Vs La Gloria Cubana Delicioso & Vegas Robaina Famoso

The Vegas Robaina Marshall is a regional edition cigar for the Adriatic Region that was released early in 2009, although it was part of the 2008 regional edition list. The Marshall became very popular due to an incredible story which is more or less well known by now and it is a great example of [...]

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July 6th, 2010

Bolivar Greco - RE Greece & Cyprus

The Bolivar Greco is the first ever Regional Edition cigar to be allocated to Greece & Cyprus. Originally, the intention was for the name of the cigar to be “El Greco”, after the famous painter and architect of greek origins, but was then changed to “Greco” possibly due to copyright reasons. The Greco was released [...]

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June 24th, 2010

Herfs in July

July is almost here and it is time for our monthly herf. This month we will be hosting two herfs; our regular monthly herf and an extra one with a special guest.
Our regular monthly herf will take place on Thursday July 1st in our usual spot, the Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar, from 9pm. As [...]

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May 29th, 2010

Pictures from May Herf

The picture below is from our May herf which took place on Monday May 10th in the Morgan Hotel Temple Bar. Our special guests for the evening were Rick and Geoff from the US and UK, who were in Ireland on holidays and did not miss a chance to squeeze a herf in it! It [...]

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May 25th, 2010

June Herf, Wednesday June 2nd 2010 @8pm, Morgan Hotel

I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy some fine cigars in this lovely weather. Back garden, sun blazing, mojito in one hand, cigar in the other, you have to love the Irish summer… Thank god this year it fell on a Saturday!
New month coming and it is time for another herf. If [...]

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May 25th, 2010

Cohiba Siglo VI Gran Reserva vs. Cohiba Siglo VI 2003

In the 11th Habanos festival, the latest addition of the Reserva line was launced; the Cohiba Siglo VI Gran Reserva. The Siglo VI Gran Reserva was rolled with aged tobacco that was harvested in 2003. The cigar was first seen and smoked during the Gala dinner, where every attendant was gifted two cigars in a [...]

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May 14th, 2010

Cohiba Behike Launch, May 12th 2010

The official release of the new Cohiba line took place in London’s Goring Hotel, on May 12th 2010. Myself, Andy and Ian headed over to London, where we joined up with Rob and Stuart. Having spent the day sampling cigars in the lounge of Fox and No1 St James Street, we headed towards the Goring [...]

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