Cigar Review
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Juan Lopez – Selection No. 2
The next cigar I will try as part of my cigar challenge is from the Juan Lopez cigar brand. I will be lighting up the Juan Lopez Selection No. 2. The stats: Length: 4 7/8″ Ring Gauge: 50Strength: Medium – FullCountry of origin: Cuba Background: Juan Lopez Diaz, a Spanish businessman, founded this brand in Havana, Cuba, during the 1870s.…
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Juan Clemente – Churchill
It has been a bit of time since my last blog post. I think this is down to several things – 1) National lockdown restrictions are easing post-COVID-19, so I am venturing out and about more, less time relaxing. 2) I am finding writing a blog post about each cigar takes away the relaxation side…
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Joya de Nicaragua – Número Uno L’Ambassadeur
The next cigar I will try as part of my cigar challenge is from the Joya De Nicaragua cigar brand. I will be smoking the Numero Uno L’Ambassadeur. It is not the first time I have come across a Joya De Nicaragua cigar. In January this year, I took part in a virtual herf with special guests Dr Martínez Cuenca & Juan Martínez.…
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Hoyo de Monterrey – Epicure No. 2
The next cigar I am going to smoke as part of my cigar challenge is from the Hoyo de Monterrey cigar brand, I will be trying the Epicure No.2. The stats: Length: 4 7/8″Ring Gauge: 50Strength: LightCountry of origin: CubaCost: £21.99 @ CGars Ltd Background: Jose Gener is the man responsible for the Hoyo de…
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Jas Sum Kral – Tyrannical Buc
As some of you may know, as I learn more about cigars and hear about others, I sometimes go off on a tangent away from my cigar challenge. This is one of those moments… I recently came across the Jas Sum Kral cigar brand. A brand I’ve never heard of before, but keen to try…
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Henry Clay – War Hawk Rebellious Limited Edition
The next cigar I am going to try as part of my cigar challenge is from the Henry Clay cigar brand, I will be smoking the War Hawk Rebellious Limited Edition. The stats: Length: 6Ring Gauge: 54Strength: FullCountry of origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: HabanoBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Background: Julián Álvarez Granda created this cigar brand in the…
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Habanica
Currently on the look out for a cigar from this cigar brand… if found please email me at hello@londoncigarsmoker.com or fill in the form below with links.
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Habana Gold
Currently on the look out for a cigar from this cigar brand… if found please email me at hello@londoncigarsmoker.com or fill in the form below with links. Next up a Henry Clay cigar!
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H Upmann – Magnum 50
The next cigar I am going to try as part of my cigar challenge is from the H. Upmann cigar brand, I will be smoking the Magnum 50. The stats: Length: 6 1/4”Ring Gauge: 50Strength: Light to mediumCountry of origin: CubaWrapper: Corojo Background: It seems there’s a whole lot of different versions of the H.…
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The Griffins – Nicaragua
The next cigar I am going to smoke as part of my cigar challenge is from the The Griffins cigar brand, I will be trying the Nicaragua. The stats: Strength: Medium – FullCountry of origin: Dominican Republic Background: Bernard Grobet came up with The Griffins cigar brand in 1984, it was named after his nightclub…
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My Father – Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo
Lately I’ve been feeling a little disappointed by the standard of cigars I have been smoking, so thought I would go on a small tangent from my cigar challenge. Since starting this blog I have smoked many cigars, and I am starting to see a pattern in my preferences. My highest rated cigars tend to…
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Fonseca – Delicias
Unfortunately, I was unable to track to the Felipe Gregorio cigar, so the next cigar I will try as part of my cigar challenge is from the Fonseca cigar brand. I will be smoking the Delicias. The stats: Length: 4” 7/8Ring Gauge: 40Strength: LightCountry of origin: Cuba Background: In the 1890s, Don Francisco Fonseca set up a cigar factory in Havana, Cuba, and it…
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Felipe Gregorio
Currently on the look out for a cigar from this cigar brand… if found please email me at hello@londoncigarsmoker.com or fill in the form below with links.
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Excalibur – 1066 Lancelot
The next cigar I will try as part of my cigar challenge is from the Excalibur cigar brand. I will be smoking the Excalibur 1066 Lancelot. The stats: Length: 7.25Ring Gauge: 54Strength: MediumCountry of origin: Honduras Background: Excalibur cigars (named after the mythical sword) are part of the Hoyo De Monterry brand. Interestingly, Excalibur’s are sold with…
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El Rey Del Mundo – Demi-Tasse
The next cigar I will try as part of my cigar challenge is from the El Rey Del Mundo cigar brand. I will be smoking the Demi-Tasse cigar. The stats: Length: 4″ Ring Gauge: 30 Strength: Light to MediumCountry of origin: Cuba Background: The name El Rey Del Mundo translates as ‘King of The World’.…