http://www.stevegriff.com/rss/cigars.xml Sat, 19 May 2012 05:28:47 +0100 Zend Framework Using Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/05/03/rafael-gonzález-perlas---a-first-look/ Rafael González Perlas, a new release from Habanos SA. This Cigar will no doubt please smokers who likes small smokes that don't have a fifty plus ring gauge. ]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 17:07:39 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/26/the-trinidad-cuban-cigar-brand-has-not-been-discontinued/ Christoph Wolters on this blog two days ago that the Trinidad brand had been discontinued, new news had come through that this wasn't true at all.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:27:31 +0100 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/24/trinidad---the-brand-everyone-loved-but-no-one-bought/ Trinidad line is to be discontinued is not a great surprise. Ever since the announcement that Robusto T and Robusto Extra were to be discontinued this year the rumours had started to fly. So why has Trinidad been discontinued, and is the talk of the brand being re-launched a few years down line a feasible marketing move? ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:41:48 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/21/quintero-favoritos-launched/ short filler Cigar with a hefty ring gauge. An interesting release, as it looks like Habanos are filling the gap in the market for a forty-five minute fifty ring gauge Cigar.]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:03:17 +0100 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/20/opinions-regarding-the-bolívar-británicas/ Bolívar Británicas is available for purchase, reviews of this Cigar have started to emerge. Here's a round-up of the video reviews available on the Internet.]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:46:14 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/19/hunters- Punch Medalla d'Oro, the second 2011 Regional Edition for the United Kingdom.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:20:19 +0100 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/10/bolivar-britanicas-great-britain-regional-edition-finally-available/ 2011 Regional Edition for Great Britain, the Bolivar Britanicas is now available at the La Casa de Habanos in Teddington, London.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:21:40 +0100 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/04/01/what's-smoking-april-2012---juan-lópez-seleccion-no.-2/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:45:34 +0100 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/27/h.-upmann-520-aniversario-available-at-lcdh-teddington/ 14th Habano Festival, the 2012 Release of the H. Upmann 520 Aniversario is available in extremely small quantities at the La Casa del Habano in Teddington.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:07:21 +0100 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/22/rafael-gonzález-perlas---out-in-spain/ Perlas is a new addition to the Rafael González range. Currently only available in Spain, the Perlas has been available since last November. Any ideas on when will it hit United Kingdom and German markets?]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:21:00 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/21/alternatives-to-guantanamera-cuban-cigars/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:24:02 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/20/french-regional-edition---fonseca-amateur/ Coprova the distributor for the French market, the Fonseca Amateur is missing one of the hallmarks of the brand - the white tissue paper that adorns every cigar.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:39 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/18/what's-smoking-march-2012---bolívar-royal-corona/ What's Smoking features one of the Bolivar's great all rounders, the Royal Corona. Over the last six to seven years, the Bolivar Royal Corona has been one of the most consistent Cigars to have been produced in Cuba, and is a welcome addition to any aficionado's humidor.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:41:57 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/15/la-gloria-cubana-belux-no.-1,-regional-edition-for-belgium-and-luxembourg/ Regional Edition series. The La Casa del Habano in Knokke, Belgium is the first to receive the La Gloria Cubana Belux No. 1, the Regional Edition for Belgium and Luxembourg.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:04:04 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/03/13/bolívar-británicas---photos-and-march-release/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:07:51 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/02/23/morning-smokes---pairings-for-your-tea-or-espresso/ Cuban Cigar. However, some Cigars are suited to this time of the day than others. Here's my suggestions of Cigars that might just fit the bill for your morning smokes.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:15:20 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/02/08/cigar-links-listing---add-your-site-now!/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:56:07 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/02/06/la-escepción-selectos-finos---2011-italian-regional-edition/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:57:45 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/02/05/james-suckling---heart-and-soul-of-cuba/ Heart and Soul of Cuba, Wine Critic James Suckling's documentary on Cuban Cigars, was recently released over the holiday period. With film producer James Orr, they produced a romantic, vivid overview of the Cigar making process from planting to the final rolling and packaging.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:55:21 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/01/30/bolivar-britanicas-uk-regional-edition-arriving-in-march-/ Regional Editions for 2011, the Bolivar Britanicas looks to be arriving in March. Although no sign as of yet of the Punch Medalla d'Oro.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:50:21 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/01/29/montecristo-no.-2-gran-reserva-arrives-in-london/ 2011, the Montecristo No. 2 Gran Reserva reaches the UK shores. If the Cohiba Grand Reserva is anything to go by, this Cigar will be a blockbuster.]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:43:40 +0000 Cigar Article http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/01/26/stocking-up-for-the-summer---cuban-cigars-for-the-warmer-months/ 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.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:28:04 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2012/01/05/where-are-the-2011-uk-regional-editions-/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2012/05/13/bolívar-petit-libertador/ 2008 Regional Edition for France is a short, little Cigar that is mild in body but full of flavour. Four years of ageing has turned this Cigar into a mix of sweet and sour cherry.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 11:14:15 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2012/05/06/rafael-gonzález-perlas/ Sun, 06 May 2012 11:14:15 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2012/05/04/montecristo-open-master/ 2009, the Montecristo Open Range was seen a failure amongst many Cigar smokers. With two years of age, will the Montecristo Open Master fair any better?]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 19:30:16 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2012/04/19/bolívar-británicas/ 2011 Regional Edition for Great Britain, the Bolívar Británicas is a fine looking Cigar, named after it's unique shape. Will this be a great Regional Edition, or will it just be another run of the mill Habanos Regional release?]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:51 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2012/04/17/fonseca-cosacos/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:30:39 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/08/09/la-flor-de-cano-short-robusto/ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:15:28 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/07/21/partagas-serie-d-no.-4/ Partagas Serie D No. 4 in the spotlight, one of the most popular Robusto's on the market.]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:41:23 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/07/11/bolivar-coronas-extras/ Cuban Cigar Video Review. I'm reviewing here on of my all-time favourite Cigars, the Bolivar Coronas Extras. A solid, full bodied smoke.]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/07/07/cuaba-divinos/ Cuaba range, the Divinos is a quick smoke. A marmite Cigar if I ever smoked one.]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:32:57 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/06/26/montecristo-no.-5/ Tres Petit Corona, the Montecristo #5 is the perfect Cigar if you're spending the afternoon at a Cafe with an espresso.]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/06/22/juan-lopez-petit-corona/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:40:04 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2011/03/05/partagas-petit-coronas-especials/ Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:43:58 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/12/12/regius-robusto/ Regius Cigars' . One of the best non-Cubans I have smoked in a long while, with a rich dark chocolate element.]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:10:06 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/08/22/diplomaticos-no.-2/ Diplomaticos #2 is a light to medium bodied smoke with a delightful creaminess. A sunny yet unpredictable Saturday afternoon is the backdrop to this hour and fifteen minute smoke. ]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:37:49 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/05/06/sancho-panza-non-plus/ scarcer brands from Cuba, the Sancho Panza Non Plus is a small Cigar that should give you around an hour smoking time. I sat outside a warm but windy Sunday afternoon to enjoy this little smoke.]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 15:20:30 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/03/29/cohiba-siglo-ii/ Siglo range have been Cohiba's flagship Cigars for nearly twenty years now. All sharing the trademark honey, grassy flavour profile, they are popular, well respected smokes amongst the Cigar community. The Siglo II is one of the most popular of the range and I had the chance to smoke this Cigar one evening. Here are my thoughts... ]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:22:09 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/03/25/fonseca-kdt-cadettes/ Fonseca are one of Cuba's unique brands where they are the only range that come wrapped in Japanese tissue paper. I sat outside a drab and rainy Saturday afternoon in Cardiff to smoke and review this little smoke.]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:04:33 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/01/15/montecristo-petit-tubos/ Montecristo is one of the most easily recognisable Cuban Brands and what easier way to sample them is through buying a Tubed version of them in your local Tobacconist? With a Old Speckled Hen, I sit down to review this old stalwart. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:54:12 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/01/10/guantanamera-cristales/ Guantanamera Cristales are one of the lighter bodied Cigars on the Cuban market that come in a clear plastic tube; a unique feature that belongs to this brand only. I sat down this evening with this Cigar. Here are my thoughts.]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:40:02 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2009/10/26/ramon-allones-8-9-8/ Davidoff shop in London had a few Ramon Allones 8-9-8 EMS to try. The Ramon Allones' never usually disappoint, with any luck, this one won't either.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:22:28 +0000 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2009/07/21/partagas-p2/ Partagas P2 has gained a formidable reputation in the last couple of years as a powerhouse, dependable smoke. I sat down one evening and wrestled with the most consistent smoke to come out of Cuba in recent times.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:08:38 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2009/07/15/bolivar-lonsdale/ Bolivar, known for it's strength, is married with the Lonsdale vitola, that is reputed for it's elegance. But somehow, in this case, the two just worked, giving a great two hour experience.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:08:16 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2009/07/12/montecristo-no-2/ classic, everyone should at least have one or more Montecristo No. 2's in their humidor. But what about recent production? Does the vitola have plenty to offer for novice and experienced smokers?]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:07:52 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2009/03/30/san-cristobal-el-principe/ insider brands, San Cristobal always seem to hit the mark with their trademark profile of nuts and mocha. The El Principe upholds this tradition; delivering a flavour bomb.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:40:00 +0100 Cigar Review