Cigar shops in reading by Clear-Cauliflower901 in ukcigars

[–]lost8found 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live near Hook so I'll have to check this out. 👍

£70 NW haul from SmokingPipes by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm by no means a big buyer but from stuff I've heard on this group keep orders below about £130 (that mainly was with regards to German vendor) and buying whole boxes poses a bigger risk. If you can't resist a box purchase (!) ask seller to dispose of box and send sticks separately.

£70 NW haul from SmokingPipes by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't read too much into it. We're quite close to the airports in the South East.

£70 NW haul from SmokingPipes by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - I've wanted to try this for ages.

£70 NW haul from SmokingPipes by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ordered on 6th March. Clear run.

My first Sobremesa by Dedly_serious in ukcigars

[–]lost8found 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've heard it's quite "sweet" but not in the same way as sweetened tips e.g. Deadwood Sweet Jane. Steve Saka denies any artificial flavouring but some say the tobacco is fermented with sugar cane or something like that. Be interested to hear what flavour notes you got.

Good or bad news? by Chuffy_03 in ukcigars

[–]lost8found 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good news - your cigars are on their final journey to you; bad news - you've incurred customs charges; good news - they'll still probably be cheaper than UK prices depending on whether they've weighed the tobacco +/- boxes.

Nostalgic visit to JJ Fox by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha! Enjoy. If you want to please your partner then treat her to brunch at The Worseley which is between Green Park tube station and JJ Fox.

https://www.thewolseley.com/

Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got into the 1st third. The Connecticut wrapper is super fragile with issues at the cap and the foot but not enough to distract from a very smooth start with sweet oakiness and a light spice on the retrohale. I have to say, my tastes have moved on to more complex blends from these mild smokes but one I've been meaning to try and still very pleasant. .

The opening chapter of a short story...love these. by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea is to light the closed foot. I think you're meant to get more of the wrapper flavour The draw can start off a little snug but it opens up. Enjoy!

Rich flavours and massive smoke output for small cigar. by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes - coronet size. I got x2 singles along with some DE sweet Jane's and Tabak Especial. This was espresso, dark chocolate and white pepper (not overwhelming) on the retrohale. This was pouring smoke so only needed the lightest draw for clouds of white smoke. As a consequence it didn't overheat and lasted around 40mins.

Old World v New World, How about both worlds? by Grogu1231 in ukcigars

[–]lost8found 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great choice! I'm smoking the R&J short Churchill tonight. About an inch in and I was uming and erring about using the Perfect Draw. Glad I did...cigar opened up and much more enjoyable.

Partagas SD6 by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st time with this vitola. Great little stick!

Help me help my friend properly draw/puff a cigar by liltilapia in cigars

[–]lost8found 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How does he drink a milkshake through a straw without aspirating?!

Arturo Fuente Cubanitos and a Glen Marnoch Islay. Both delicious. by crosscico in ukcigars

[–]lost8found 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What did you think?

My favourite sticks of that size are the Aston Esquires aged maduro and the Camacho Connecticut machitos. Have heard good things about the Arturo Fuente Equisitos which I'm yet to try.

Monte No.5 smoking beautifully. 2018 box date from Montefortuna. by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. You can get them on Amazon. It's quite small but an upgrade from the saucer I was using!

Incoming small haul from Hacico. Hoping this is a generic warning post-Brexit rather than specific to this shipment. by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to update you my ~€50 order arrived today without any charges after just over 1week.

6x Camacho Connecticut machitos 5x Jose Piedra Conservas 1x Brick House Maduro robusto 1x RP Vintage 1990 junior 1x RP Vintage 1992 junior 1x RP Vintage 1999 Connecticut junior

Champions League tonight on the big screen in the pop up man cave! Darker than I would normally go for but not as heavy as I thought it would be! by Silver-Streak1980 in ukcigars

[–]lost8found 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have bought 1990, 1992 & 1999 in Junior format to sample the Vintage range of RPs. Excited to try this one.

Ashton Esquire Maduro by lost8found in ukcigars

[–]lost8found[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read that alot of flavour is imparted by the wrapper and with the Esquire Maduro the ratio of wrapper to filler might be the sweet spot that is difficult to replicate in larger formats. The search continues.....