http://www.stevegriff.com/rss/site.xml Quality Assurance, Linux, Web Technology, Music & Cuban Cigars.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 Zend Framework Using Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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. ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/reviews/2010/06/14/at-the-gates-of-release-management/ Release Management. I’m looking forward on SteveGriff.com to write about my experiences within the field, including best practises that can be used and what tools can be utilised to make yours and my life easier.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +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.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 Cigar Review http://www.stevegriff.com/cigars/articles/2010/04/29/edicion's-limitada-arrive-earlier-than-expected/ Habanos SA are pulling up their socks this year with releasing the Edicion Limitada range of Cigars in the second quarter of the year as opposed to the third.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 Cigar Article 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... ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +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.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 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. ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 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.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 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.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 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.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +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, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +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 #2's in their humidor. But what about recent production? Does the vitola have plenty to offer for novice and experienced smokers?]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +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.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:03 +0100 Cigar Review