http://www.stevegriff.com/rss/site.xml Quality Assurance, Linux, Web Technology, Music & Cuban Cigars.]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 05:29:15 +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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article 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 Article