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December 25th, 2010

The Lonsdales of Christmas, Day 2 - Cohiba Siglo V

The Christmas-y part of the day is over. Presents are exchanged, dinner is over, kitchen is clean, visitors are gone and everyone else is snoring on the couch. Time for the fun part! I said yesterday I was unsure of what cigar to smoke today, but on the back of my head I was almost sure [...]

Posted in Cohiba, Cuban, Reviews
By yiorgos

January 9th, 2010

12+1 Robustos of Xmas, Day 13: Partagas Serie D No.4 Reserva

The 12+1 Robustos of Xmas, Day 13:
Partagas Serie D No.4 Reserva
The 12 robustos of Christmas are all smoked and reviewed. We had some great cigars, some decent cigars, cigars that surprised us in a good or bad way and we had cigars that were just bad. The Cohiba Robusto was named the best of them [...]

Posted in Cuban, Partagas, Reviews
By yiorgos

January 7th, 2010

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 12: Cohiba Robusto

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 12:
Cohiba Robusto
Although one of the newest brands in Cuba, Cohiba is considered the cream of the crop, the “King of Cubans” in the cigar world. Their vitolas are the most desired amongst the cigar afficionados, and are generally the most expensive brand on the market. Established in 1966, Cohiba cigars were [...]

Posted in Cohiba, Cuban, Reviews
By yiorgos

January 6th, 2010

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 11: Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 11:
Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4

Romeo y Julieta are one of the most historical brands of Habanos. Founded in the late 19th century, the brand has gained worldwide recognition as well as tasting awards (which can still be seen in the prints of the dress boxes). Romeo y Julieta have [...]

Posted in Cuban, Reviews, Romeo y Julieta
By yiorgos

January 5th, 2010

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 10: Saint Luis Rey Regios

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 10:
Saint Luis Rey Regio
Saint Luis Rey is one of the Habano’s brands with a very small amount of cigars produced every year. Around 60.000 cigars are produced yearly, making them quite hard to find. Their price and their reputation for having deep, intense flavours and dark shiny wrappers have [...]

Posted in Cuban, Reviews, Saint Luis Rey
By yiorgos

January 3rd, 2010

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 9: Ramon Allones Specially Selected

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 9:
Ramon Allones Specially Selected
Although not one of the most popular, the Ramon Allones brand is one of the most respected amongst the cigar enthousiasts. The marca is famous for producing full bodied cigars, with strong and toothy flavours and dark wrappers. Today we will be reviewing the Specially Selected, the robusto [...]

Posted in Cuban, Ramon Allones, Reviews
By yiorgos

January 2nd, 2010

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 8: Bolivar Royal Corona

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 8:
Bolivar Royal Corona
The Royal Corona is Bolivar’s robusto in regular production. It measures 124 x 50 and is presented in dress boxes of 25. It is produced in small amounts yearly (300,000 sticks) in the H Upmann factory. Following the standards of the marca, the Royal Corona is known to [...]

Posted in Bolivar, Cuban, Reviews
By yiorgos

December 31st, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 6: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 6:
Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.2
The Epicure No.2 is one of the most popular vitolas of Hoyo de Monterrey and one of the most popular Robustos in the market. It happens to be one of my favourite cigars too, but it can be very inconsistent. When you smoke a good [...]

Posted in Cuban, Hoyo de Monterrey, Reviews
By yiorgos

December 30th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 5: H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 5:
H.Upmann Connoiseur No.1
I have to admit that I have been ignoring the existence of a Hermoso in the H Upmann range. The Magnum 50 and the 46, the #2 and the Sir Winston have always been, to me, the trademark cigars of H Upmann brand and this is the [...]

Posted in Cuban, H Upmann, Reviews
By yiorgos

December 29th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 4: Vegas Robaina Famoso

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 4:
Vegas Robaina Famoso

Vegas Robaina is one of Habanos SA newer brands. The Robaina family has been growing the finest Cuban wrapper leaves since the beginning of the 21st century and it was only in 1997 that the first Vegas Robaina cigars were introduced to the market. According to Don [...]

Posted in Cuban, Reviews, Vegas Robaina
By yiorgos