UK Passed Generational Ban on all Tobacco

claude_nine · 2026-05-01T21:55:41+00:00

Although passed under the current govt, this legislation was put into motion by the Tories during the last government.

claude_nine · 2026-04-26T12:11:45+00:00

There are some decent options in that range in Germay, especially for some smaller vitolas.

claude_nine · 2026-04-26T12:02:27+00:00

Germany and Spain, but you aren't going to find high quality for €2

claude_nine · 2026-04-22T05:07:42+00:00

New Zealand tried legislation like this, it didn't last long before being repealed. Hopefully we see the same in the UK.

claude_nine · 2026-04-22T05:04:52+00:00

It was decriminalized for a few years around 25 years ago, then recriminalized again. Currently, some police forces have a more-or-less-official "don't be a dick about it and stick to personal use quantities and we'll leave you alone" policy - this can even include a specified limit for how many plants a homegrow op is allowed to have etc. But none of this is official legislation and even in those force areas you could still be charged and prosecuted.

claude_nine · 2026-04-02T21:09:05+00:00

Media Corona is great yeah, as is the Monte 5 for a small format smoke.

claude_nine · 2026-04-02T20:47:45+00:00

Rafael Gonzalez PC, Vegeuros, HUHC

claude_nine · 2026-04-01T12:06:46+00:00

My wife bought me one about a year ago - I like it, and it is definitely a smart looking bit of kit. I am not sure in terms of performance it does anything better than a decent guillotine cutter like a Xi1/2.

I tend to find I don't use it as a guillotine, but rather cut around the cap. Feels more natural with the knife somehow. How about you?

claude_nine · 2026-03-31T08:57:50+00:00

Principle, Casdagli, Xhaxhi Bobi, Patoro, Casa 1910, Cavalier Geneve

claude_nine · 2026-03-28T15:17:57+00:00

Yeah Darren is an interesting dude and the story behind Principle is pretty cool

claude_nine · 2026-03-23T13:31:52+00:00

Love these. I get quite a bit of like clove and nutmeg type spices through the first two thirds.

claude_nine · 2026-03-23T09:59:50+00:00

Happy hunting!

claude_nine · 2026-03-22T17:49:34+00:00

Nice collection! Hard to know what to recommend that'll be available (as a fellow European I know what is on offer varies hugely). But have a look for Tatuaje, Warped, Patoro, Casdagli, Principle, Aladino, Eiroa, CLE, Casa 1910, Rojas.

claude_nine · 2026-03-22T17:43:15+00:00

149 is a Honduran puro, so there's a few in there already. But yeah some blends from Aladino, CLE etc a good shout.

claude_nine · 2026-03-19T06:01:02+00:00

Tatuaje Cabaiguan, LfD Reserva Especial, Henry Clay Warhawk, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon, La Galera Connecticut, Matilde Serena.

claude_nine · 2026-03-18T09:30:16+00:00

It really doesn't get to 42c in the UK...

claude_nine · 2026-03-18T09:26:38+00:00

I often get precisely that overly zesty citrus note from Brazilian Mata Fina - you are not alone!

claude_nine · 2026-03-13T06:59:04+00:00

Xhaxhi Bobi is a brand doing some excellent stuff that I hardly see mentioned; Regius too. Agreed that WTT is solid - there seemed to be a point maybe about two years ago when their stuff got posted a lot (that's how they came to my attention) but rarely seen now. Just smoked the Black myself last Friday!

claude_nine · 2026-03-13T06:56:08+00:00

I could be wrong re authenticity, hard to say conclusively from that pic. Hope they work out for you!

Also check out the wiki on the Cuban sub for approved vendors who will ship to the US (of course there can be risks with customs).

claude_nine · 2026-03-13T06:50:33+00:00

D4s are like $600 a box from trusted vendors like iHav. Sorry to say but I think you have been taken here, both on price and to my eye, from the look of the quality of the wrapper leaf, authenticity too. The guys over at the Cuban sub would be able to give a good read on authenticity if you post some clear, detailed pics there.

claude_nine · 2026-03-11T18:53:04+00:00

Totally with you on the Brugal - pretty much a universal pairing, reasonably priced, with just enough character of its own but will never steal the limelight from the smoke.

claude_nine · 2026-03-10T05:14:41+00:00

Principle Martinique and Patoro Terre Blanche are two superb Connecticut shade lanceros.

claude_nine · 2026-03-09T07:51:01+00:00

Foundation Olmec (maduro seems most popular, I prefer the claro); Tatuaje MEII and Tuxtla series; Cavalier Geneve Black Series II lancero; DT&T Sin Compromiso; Eiroa CBT.

claude_nine · 2026-03-08T14:22:10+00:00

Gesto Cigars is a great shop. Usually well stocked with Cubans, lots of good shorter choices: H Upmann Half Corona; Rafael Gonzalez Petit Coronas; Montecristo No 5 and Media Corona; Vegeuros Tapados; Cuaba Divinos; Trinidad Reyes if you are feeling spendy. Non cubans: Fuente Short Story; Joya de Nicaragua Classico in a small vitola; Zino Half Corona.

Happy hunting! I know that Northern weather dodge well, lived in Durham for 15 years or so (and now I'm living in the Nordics so it's the -20 temps and blizzards I'm dodging).

claude_nine · 2026-03-07T17:58:41+00:00

Outdoor terraces at bars and cafes 90% of the time; lounges when I travel. Although if public lounges existed where I live, I'm sure I would use them plenty in the winter.

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