http://www.stevegriff.com/rss/site.xml Quality Assurance, Linux, Web Technology, Music & Cuban Cigars.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Zend Framework Using Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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. ]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars 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.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars 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, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars 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.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars 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.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2009/07/12/montecristo-#2/ classic, everyone should at least have one or more Montecristo #2's in their humidor. But what about recent production? Does the vitola have plenty to offer for novice and experienced smokers?]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars 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, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:50 +0000 Cigars