Finally back to the UK after 5 weeks herfing on the West Coast. Unfortunately I didn’t bring the sunshine back with me!
Great to be back at our London office though, nice working by the swimming pool and hosting cigar evenings non-stop but 5 weeks without a Havana cigar is no joke!
I can’t knock the NC’s I have been smoking though (mainly Fuente, Davidoff, Alec Bradley and Regius) perfect draw every time, beautiful wrappers and a variety of flavours that are exceptionally different to the Havanas I am used to.
So I kicked off my return to London with the new Limited edition Punch Serie D’Oro no.2 just released in ridiculously small quantity. The cigar needs a little humidor time to settle down but may well develop into a classic. Punch flavours throughout, medium strength well balanced. I look forward to revisiting this one later in the year.
The new Punch will be featuring at the cigar and whisky tasting evening at my Cambridge Robert Graham shop on the 2nd September together with some fine single malt whisky from the Dancing Stag range. I’ll be there to host the evening in conjunction with Jimmy from Hunters and Frankau and we will also have a Cuban roller rolling some fabulous fresh Havanas. If you haven’t booked up we still have a few places available, click here to book your ticket to the tasting event now.
Moved on to some decent mature Havanas and I decided to break open a case of Saint Luis Rey Lonsdales in cabinet selection from 1998. After 15 years maturing in our reserve humidors, these puppies have now come into their own. Smooth and creamy, sweet flavours, medium to full strength and perfectly crafted. I’ve already blasted though half the cabinet. On very special offer whilst stocks last at £499, less than a Tenner a pop, great value for a great smoke. Saint Luis Rey were my Fathers favourite brand for many years and I understand my late Grandfather used to smoke them too. 3 generations can’t be wrong! Incidentally, my father visited our Robert Graham Cambridge shop over the weekend and had great fun hunting through both walk-in humidors, no doubt he took some SLR’s away with him.
Loads of nice write ups all over the internet over the last few weeks including this one at the fabulous Cigar Journal magazine. Yes indeed, Turmeaus cigar shop in Mayfair sold ‘the’ £40,000 cigar!!! Check out the story. Congratulations to Callum. I think he will have the trip of a lifetime in Nicaragua.
Found this great blog as well I think some of these bloggers do reviews better than most professionals. It’s ‘ real’ and I love that.
One of my favourite sites is HalfWheel, honest and to the point, these Guys write great articles. Check out the review on the special edition Regius that I was delighted to collaborate on. I’m looking forward to offering clients this limited edition in the UK in a few months’ time.
Auction time is approaching on the 19th November at Boisdale Canary Wharf, should be the biggest event yet. Auction Lots will be online and in printed catalogue 4 weeks or so before the sale.
Mid October we are looking forward to the release of the latest UK regional edition. The La Flor de Cano –Gran Cano is eagerly awaited following the success of the LFDC short robusto. I can’t wait to try them!
Have a smokey week
Peaceful puffing
Mitchell
