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Juan Lopez Panatelas Superba - Winter is here, time to stock up with our winter smokes.
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United Kingdom Regional Editions

Now's the time to stock up your humidor ready for the summer months. My guide will highlight the best Cuban Cigars to treat yourself with when the Sun is out. Includes One Pint Smokes, Cigars for the evening and Summery Smokes.

United Kingdom Regional Editions

I look at why we haven't seen the 2011 UK Regional Editions in Cigar Retailers yet, and look at the overall issues of the Regional Editional Series.

La Flor de Cano Short Robusto

La Flor de Cano Short Robusto

One of the most anticipated Cuban Cigars of the year, the 2010 United Kingdom La Flor de Cano Short Robusto is worth the wait. A mellow yet full flavoured Cigar.

Partagas Serie D No. 4

Partagas Serie D No. 4

My second Video Cuban Cigar review puts the Partagas Serie D No. 4 in the spotlight, one of the most popular Robusto's on the market.

Bolivar Coronas Extras

Bolivar Coronas Extras

Here it is, my first Cuban Cigar Video Review. I'm reviewing here on of my all-time favourite Cigars, the Bolivar Coronas Extras. A solid, full bodied smoke.

Cuaba Divinos

Cuaba Divinos

The smallest of the Cuaba range, the Divinos is a quick smoke. A marmite Cigar if I ever smoked one.

Montecristo No. 5

Montecristo No. 5

A Tres Petit Corona, the Montecristo #5 is the perfect Cigar if you're spending the afternoon at a Cafe with an espresso.

Porter - Anchor Brewing

One of the Anchor Brewing Company's regular production Ale's, their Porter is a delight to all senses.

Goliath - Wychwood Brewery

One of Wychwood Brewery's flagship beers, Goliath aims squarely at quenching your thirst being sweet and hoppy.

Tavern Porter - Thwaites

Tavern Porter is a bottle conditioned porter from Thwaites. Everything a porter should be - chocolate, smoky, coffee.

London Pride - Fuller's

London Pride is Fuller's Brewery flagship beer. Notes of spice, fruit and hops mix elegantly to make up this fantastic beer.

Dragonfire - Shepherd Neame

Brewed for St. George's Day, Shepherd Neame's Dragonfire delivers on the spice while being easily drinkable.

Por Larranaga Petit Corona and Sherlock... a perfect match

When a television series as well made as Sherlock is on our screens, an effort to be made to smoke a Cigar that is elegant, flavourful and dependable. Step forward, the Por Larranaga Petit Corona.

A 96 Point Cigar - The Cohiba Behike 54

Over the new year's period I smoked possibly the best Cuban Cigar I have ever been privilaged to try - the Cohiba Behike 54.

Where are the 2011 UK Regional Editions?

I look at why we haven't seen the 2011 UK Regional Editions in Cigar Retailers yet, and look at the overall issues of the Regional Editional Series

Cuban Cigar Purchases for January 2012

Time to replenish the humidor with some Cuban Cigar Purchases. Some old favourites including the Montescristo Petit Edmundo and Ramon Allones Specially Selected.

Sancho Panza Escuderos Review on CigarInspector

Exclusive review of the Regional Edition for Germany on CigarInspector, the popular Cigar Review website.