The PH Cigar Thread

[RRH]

Ok, thank you 😊

[Goaty Bill 2]

Lord Marylebone said:

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Not from all of history - 2016

That is a wonderful photo.

I always liked it.
Skilled photography - a subject for which I have no aptitude whatsoever.
The Times ran it in connection with a Churchill story (as it was his birthday) and a short blurb on the event.

[MGJ2]

christmas present from Mrs MGJ2:

[Goaty Bill 2]

I hope you also posted that in the Best Xmas presents 2022 thread?

[Daveb257]

Sorting through loads of stuff that’s been in storage while builders are in, this is infuriating

[anonymous-user]

Daveb257 said:

Sorting through loads of stuff that’s been in storage while builders are in, this is infuriating

Difficult to tell from the photo, but I’m guessing it is mould rather than plume?

[number2]

Daveb257 said:

Sorting through loads of stuff that’s been in storage while builders are in, this is infuriating

That's certainly a sorry sight .

I passed through Bahrain and Dubai airports over Christmas, and neither had any premium Cuban cigars above about a 40 ring gauge. No Partagas SD4, no Cohiba Robusto, no Trinidad Topes, no R&J Short Churchill etc.

Mirrors my euro trip in Summer with empty cabinets at Palma airport.

Still a full cabinet at home which is nice. Must still be supply challenges.

Lovely Bolivar Belicosos on the go from my recent trip. Been in the humidor a good few years now, glad I stocked up when I did.

[Daveb257]

Lord Marylebone said:

Daveb257 said:

Sorting through loads of stuff that’s been in storage while builders are in, this is infuriating

Difficult to tell from the photo, but I’m guessing it is mould rather than plume?

Yep mold, there’s 14 in total - time to see if I can get them on the insurance claim with all the items broken/ruined by the storage/restoration company

[paulguitar]

number2 said:

That's certainly a sorry sight .

I passed through Bahrain and Dubai airports over Christmas, and neither had any premium Cuban cigars above about a 40 ring gauge. No Partagas SD4, no Cohiba Robusto, no Trinidad Topes, no R&J Short Churchill etc.

Mirrors my euro trip in Summer with empty cabinets at Palma airport.

Still a full cabinet at home which is nice. Must still be supply challenges.

Lovely Bolivar Belicosos on the go from my recent trip. Been in the humidor a good few years now, glad I stocked up when I did.

Good to see a V cut.

[Goaty Bill 2]

Fox, St James event 9th February
https://www.jjfox.co.uk/events

Bolivar Royal Corona
From the Bruichladdich Disitllery - Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore.

[Goaty Bill 2]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Fox, St James event 9th February
https://www.jjfox.co.uk/events

Bolivar Royal Corona
From the Bruichladdich Disitllery - Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore.

Absolutely fantastic cigar
Bolivar Royal Corona

Gauge: 50
Length: 4 7/8"

Noticeably full bodied, easy draw, absolute pleasure.

[Goaty Bill 2]

Next Fox, St James event 22nd February
https://www.jjfox.co.uk/events

Bolivar Royal Corona
From the Bruichladdich Disitllery - Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore.

Meerapfel La Estanica Edicion Exclusiva
“blended with aged Nicaraguan & Cuban tobacco combining the soul of Cuba and the spirit of Nicaragua"

Sounds interesting.

Accompanied by a variety of plantation rum.

[paulguitar]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Fox, St James event 9th February
https://www.jjfox.co.uk/events

Bolivar Royal Corona
From the Bruichladdich Disitllery - Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore.

Absolutely fantastic cigar
Bolivar Royal Corona

Gauge: 50
Length: 4 7/8"

Noticeably full bodied, easy draw, absolute pleasure.

One of my favourites.

[paulguitar]

Have restocked the humidor. I think I am going to try one of the Oliva Lanceros tonight.

[Goaty Bill 2]

From the Fox's event last Wednesday

Selection Meerapfel La EstanIca Exclusiva 50


Vitola :Robusto
Gauge: 50
Length: 5"

Described as medium or 3 out of 5 for strength.
A blend of aged Nicaraguan and Cuban tobaccos.
As New World cigars go, this was easily one of the better ones I have tried, no doubt assisted by the inclusion of Cuban tobacco, being somewhat more complex than the average Nicaraguan in my experience. And yes, I have quite enjoyed a number of New World cigars in the past.

To be fair though, it was not a patch (for me) on the Bolivar Royal Corona of the previous event, and for the £5 price difference I know which I would choose.
Still, if New World cigars are your thing, then it's probably worth a try, if you can find them.
It is of course a matter of personal tastes.

Paired with a selection of three Plantation rums, which sadly I lack details/photos of.
The world of rum is not all about Bacardi for sure.

ETA - Plantation rum.

Edited by Goaty Bill 2 on Tuesday 28th February 17:13

[paulguitar]

Having an Oliva Lancero tonight, very pleasant:

[Goaty Bill 2]

Next JJ Fox event.
James J. Fox event. 25-May

[Dicky Knee]

Just back from a few days in Majorca for some sun and to restock the humidor.

Very slim pickings on Cuban cigars. The guy who owns the Tabac in Port de Pollenca where I usually got had a few individual sticks but nothing by the box. He said that although there isn't any change to the global supply of Cubans they were going to higher value markets outside of Spain. He went to the wholesaler in Palma while I was there and came back with nothing at all.

[number2]

I had no luck in Palma, Bahrain or Dubai airports last year. Off to Palma again in a couple of weeks so will see what the tabacs and airport have to offer, but I'm not holding out hope.

[Dicky Knee]

number2 said:

I had no luck in Palma, Bahrain or Dubai airports last year. Off to Palma again in a couple of weeks so will see what the tabacs and airport have to offer, but I'm not holding out hope.

The airport had no cigars at all. Mrs Knee is off to Palma as well in a couple of weeks so I'll give her a shopping list and see if she has any luck.