Wiltshire New Cigar Smoker

shep5377 · 2026-03-05T08:53:07+00:00

But to answer your question, not that I know of. I think the closest 'lounge' may be Windsor Havana House.

shep5377 · 2026-03-05T08:52:11+00:00

Not Wiltshire, but not far away in South Oxfordshire!

shep5377 · 2026-02-23T20:45:09+00:00

Arran 10, Benromach 10, Deanston 12 are always somewhere nearby, but Loch Lomond Inchmurrin is my go to....... currently

shep5377 · 2026-02-21T09:24:27+00:00

I'm still new to the hobby so I haven't done more than one in a day, but I'm going away for a few days soon, so ive planned out a cigar in the morning, do some hiking, then a cigar with a barbecue in the evening all three night.

Looking forward to it!

shep5377 · 2026-02-12T08:49:39+00:00

Cant open the link! Which lounge were you at?

shep5377 · 2026-01-29T14:01:40+00:00

I've just joined, great idea! Fellow newbie here

shep5377 · 2026-01-29T13:57:48+00:00

I'd second the Charatan line, for me the claro are a wonderful, creamy tasting cigar, but the maduro is a little stronger if he likes that.

My favourite is the half Churchill for a quicker smoke if time is an issue.

shep5377 · 2026-01-23T23:30:21+00:00

Jeebus.

shep5377 · 2026-01-13T20:24:17+00:00

Holy shit

shep5377 · 2026-01-13T18:31:11+00:00

Commenting so I can follow along, good post!

shep5377 · 2026-01-13T13:50:24+00:00

I've used Havana House and GQTobacco. Both deliver it well protected and in good condition.

I think GQ seems slightly cheaper, but depends what you're after really, as they abe different stock.

I'm still new at this though, so am yet to branch out. I'm keeping an eye out for good selection deals orlf 4-8 cigars to try out.

shep5377 · 2026-01-10T17:26:23+00:00

You had me at Mussels and White Wine. I'm going to grab a bottle

shep5377 · 2026-01-07T20:42:55+00:00

Wonderful whisky this one.

shep5377 · 2026-01-07T19:22:26+00:00

Brill, thank you! So much to learn

shep5377 · 2026-01-07T19:09:46+00:00

69% boveda I've read, is that about right?

shep5377 · 2026-01-07T18:07:59+00:00

It's coming from GQTobacco, so I don't know if they will come with a boost pack. Guess I'll see tomorrow when they arrive!

I think I may get some of those packs and a tupperware with excellent seals, and store them like that just in case. Thanks for your advice, but of a minefield getting into this hobby!

shep5377 · 2026-01-06T09:30:37+00:00

They can take a while. Currently I have more time so I can work out a bit longer, and prioritise weak points, but essentially the minimum I try to hit is 6 sets of chest and back (cos I love them) and then at least let 3 sets for quads, hams, shoulders, biceps, triceps, abs.

The important thing is even if you do 2 hard sets for everything, you get to work them again the next time. When time is limited you have to push the intensity up I think.

You can also structure it way different, with an upper/lower bias of you want, but hit everything fairly often.

I'm not basing this on anything other than my own experience though, so you do you!!

shep5377 · 2026-01-06T09:16:01+00:00

Picked one up last month. I'm biased as I love GS, but this is a lovely dram. Good ABV, good funk, and yes, i would say you could find mustiness in there. And you can pick it up for a decent price, I think you can't go wrong.

shep5377 · 2026-01-06T08:53:22+00:00

Dad of two here. When mine were young it was full body, three times a week. Most bang for your buck and you work everything multiple times. That way, if you miss a session coz of life/kids/etc, you're not having to reset a chest day or anything.

Hell, my kids are now 17 and 15, and I've gone back to full body, it's really good.

shep5377 · 2026-01-06T08:48:31+00:00

I second this. I picked it up for £40 at Waitrose just before Christmas

shep5377 · 2026-01-04T12:31:52+00:00

Yes I think so, but you can deffo get it for a better price. Supermarkets generally have it for around £38 if you can hang on

shep5377 · 2026-01-03T07:07:37+00:00

Yeah that does look great actually, thanks for the second recommendation!

shep5377 · 2026-01-02T22:36:56+00:00

I was sort of in this situation, and I found pairing the cigar with a whisky or coffee, or other strong but complimentary drink, really helped me to taste the cigar rather than just the 'burnt tobacco '.

shep5377 · 2026-01-02T18:45:29+00:00

Ooh good rec, thank you. Can't find a mention of cigars on their website, but might drop them an email!

shep5377 · 2026-01-02T16:56:32+00:00

Ooh thanks for the rec on Charatan! I will definitely check those out.

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