Popped over to Paris for lunch!

Popped over to Paris for lunch yesterday to work on a very exclusive humidor project 😉

Lunch was first rate at my usual hang out Cafe Ruc (159 Rue Saint-Honoré 75001 Paris, France) just opposite the beautiful Hotel du Louvre and round the coroner from my favourite cigar shop A la Civette – Palais Royal (- 157, rue Saint Honoré 75001 Paris ) which is always well worth a visit.

 

We smoked the delicious Bolivar Libertador followed by the Juan Lopez Obus ( French regional edition cigars)  accompanied with a copious quantity of Chateau Becheval 2004. Splendid smokes and delightful wine.

 


 

I rate the Bolivar as one of the finest regionals that has been made and there’s nothing wrong with the Juan Lopez either.

 

Since the smoking ban in France of course it is no longer possible to smoke indoors but the weather was glorious and sunny so no problem sitting outside watching the world go by. ( many many restaurants in Paris have covered outdoor dining areas ( sadly not as many in London!)

 

Eiffel Tower

 

Back to the office today and in fact for the next couple of weeks as my lovely assistant Michelle is on vacation so I’m stuck here with the lovely Eli,Marci and Lucy…could be worse;-) and yes now I really have to work terribly hard!

 

My favourite rep Ken from Hunters and Frankau popped in for coffee this morning and kindly gave me a delicious Monte C Limited edition which I am smoking as I blog….full flavour and full strength,doesn|’t taste anything like a Monte but what an excellent smoke. Ken also brought us some delicious hand made chocolates….there goes my diet…yet again!

 

Ken tells me that the Partagas P2 tubos should be out next month which I’m looking forward to ( it’s my favourite Havana) as the tube should be very cool ( torp cigar in a tube…great idea!)

 

No confirmed dates yet for the UK regionals or limited edition but we are still hopeful for something new and interesting in lat September

 

Looking forward to the cigar and whisky tasting evening at my current favourite restaurant Boisdales Belgravia on the 8th September. ( email me if you would like details [email protected] )

 

Oooops…there goes the phone… I better get back to work!

 

Peaceful puffing

 

Mitchell