Today of course was the Budget in the UK and as usual its more or less a complete waste of time but at least our cartoonist has managed to interpret the official C.Gars thoughts about it most accurately for which we think of the Chancellor. And the good news is the election is in just a few weeks time and the only Darling I will want to think about is my wife Karyn!

We have substantial stocks of cigars at pre budget prices and will hold prices for as long as we are able to but its probably best to top up your humidors in the next week to take advantage of current prices.

Today has been a Vegas Robaina day…. all day. One of my friends wanted a recommendation on a Double Corona and my favourites have always been Punch Double Coronas and Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro so I thought I would try the Robaina particularly as Snr Robaina has just celebrated his 91st birthday (living proof that Havana cigar smoking is exceptionally good for you!)

I have never really understood why the Robaina brand is not more popular as every cigar in the range is quite splendid. The Don Alejandro is a delight. Clear and easy draw, exceptional sweet and typical Robaina flavour. In fact it’s first rate. This is a sophisticated full bodied evening smoke. Bold as a Barolo wine.

Vintage cigars are now arriving daily for our June cigar auction at Boisdale, in fact I am pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of cigars that are being entered. Online catalogue will be out 6 weeks before the auction and hard copy catalogue 4 weeks before. Bidding online available till 24 hours before the auction and of course bidders are welcome to register to attend and bid at the auction

Off for a post budget dram… whilst I can still afford it 😉

Peaceful puffing

Mitchell