2012-04-19 23:46
Now that the Bolívar Británicas is available for purchase, reviews of this Cigar have started to emerge. Here's a round-up of the video reviews available on the Internet Read More
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2012-04-19 18:20
The annual Summer Cigar Party includes the launch of the Punch Medalla d'Oro, the second 2011 Regional Edition for the United Kingdom Read More
2012-04-19 18:20
2012-04-19 18:20
The annual Summer Cigar Party includes the launch of the Punch Medalla d'Oro, the second 2011 Regional Edition for the United Kingdom Read More
2012-04-18 23:00
The 2011 Regional Edition for Great Britain, the Bolívar Británicas is a fine looking Cigar, named after it's unique shape. Will this be a great Regional Edition, or will it ju… Read More
2012-04-16 23:00
When I have the chance to sample a Cigar with a little bit of age on it, I had to jump at the chance. These Fonseca Cosacos were made in 1998, so they have had plenty of time to age into a g… Read More
2012-04-10 20:21
The 2011 Regional Edition for Great Britain, the Bolivar Britanicas is now available at the La Casa de Habanos in Teddington, London Read More
2012-04-01 07:45
Juan López has a reputation of being an insider brand. With only three vitolas in production, this month What's Smoking looks at the best Cigar out of the brand - the Seleccion No. 2… Read More
2012-04-01 07:45
2012-04-01 07:45
Juan López has a reputation of being an insider brand. With only three vitolas in production, this month What's Smoking looks at the best Cigar out of the brand - the Seleccion No. 2… Read More
2012-03-27 17:07
First available at the 14th Habano Festival, the 2012 Release of the H. Upmann 520 Aniversario is available in extremely small quantities at the La Casa del Habano in Teddington Read More
2012-03-22 00:21
The Perlas is a new addition to the Rafael González range. Currently only available in Spain, the Perlas has been available since last November. Any ideas on when will it hit United K… Read More
2012-03-22 00:21
2012-03-22 00:21
The Perlas is a new addition to the Rafael González range. Currently only available in Spain, the Perlas has been available since last November. Any ideas on when will it hit United K… Read More
2012-03-21 00:24
Most Cigar Aficionado's know one hard fact about the Guantanamera brand. That they were possibly the worst range of Cigars ever released by Habanos SA. However, there are plenty of people, v… Read More
2012-03-20 09:30
Released by Coprova the distributor for the French market, the Fonseca Amateur is missing one of the hallmarks of the brand - the white tissue paper that adorns every cigar Read More
2012-03-18 15:41
This month's What's Smoking features one of the Bolívar's great all rounders, the Royal Corona. Over the last six to seven years, the Bolívar Royal Corona has been one of the m… Read More
2012-03-18 15:41
2012-03-18 15:41
This month's What's Smoking features one of the Bolívar's great all rounders, the Royal Corona. Over the last six to seven years, the Bolívar Royal Corona has been one of the m… Read More
2012-03-15 00:04
The first few months of 2012 look to be an exciting period for Cigar aficionado's who are interested in obtaining Cigars from Cuba's Regional Edition series. The La Casa del Habano in Knokke… Read More
2012-03-13 22:07
One of the more interesting news items from sunny Havana was that the Great Britain Regional Edition, the Bolívar Británicas was almost ready for release Read More
2012-03-13 22:07
2012-03-13 22:07
One of the more interesting news items from sunny Havana was that the Great Britain Regional Edition, the Bolívar Británicas was almost ready for release Read More
2012-02-23 18:15
Mornings can be one of the best times of the day to relax with a great Cuban Cigar. However, some Cigars are suited to this time of the day than others. Here's my suggestions of Cigars that… Read More
2012-02-08 21:56
I wish to create the most comprehensive listing of Cigar related websites on the Internet. I can only do this with your help Read More
2012-02-06 10:57
One of the more interesting releases from 2011, this Regional Edition resurrects a discontinued Cigar brand renowned for it's strong, no-nonsense blends Read More
2012-02-06 10:57
2012-02-06 10:57
One of the more interesting releases from 2011, this Regional Edition resurrects a discontinued Cigar brand renowned for it's strong, no-nonsense blends Read More
2012-01-30 17:50
One of the two Regional Editions for 2011, the Bolívar Británicas looks to be arriving in March. Although no sign as of yet of the Punch Medalla d'Oro Read More
2012-01-30 17:50
2012-01-30 17:50
One of the two Regional Editions for 2011, the Bolívar Británicas looks to be arriving in March. Although no sign as of yet of the Punch Medalla d'Oro Read More
2012-01-29 16:43
One of the most anticipated Cigars of 2011, the Montecristo No. 2 Gran Reserva reaches the UK shores. If the Cohiba Grand Reserva is anything to go by, this Cigar will be a blockbuster Read More
2012-01-26 21:28
Now's the time to stock up your humidor ready for the summer months. My guide will highlight the best Cuban Cigars to treat yourself with when the Sun is out. Includes One Pint Smokes, Cigar… Read More
2012-01-05 04:00
I look at why we haven't seen the 2011 UK Regional Editions in Cigar Retailers yet, and look at the overall issues of the Regional Editional Series Read More
2012-01-05 00:00
One of the Anchor Brewing Company's regular production Ale's, their Porter is a delight to all senses Read More
2011-12-22 00:00
One of Wychwood Brewery's flagship beers, Goliath aims squarely at quenching your thirst being sweet and hoppy Read More
2011-12-21 00:00
Tavern Porter is a bottle conditioned porter from Thwaites. Everything a porter should be - chocolate, smoky, coffee Read More
2011-12-20 00:00
London Pride is Fuller's Brewery flagship beer. Notes of spice, fruit and hops mix elegantly to make up this fantastic beer Read More
2011-12-19 00:00
Brewed for St. George's Day, Shepherd Neame's Dragonfire delivers on the spice while being easily drinkable Read More
2011-12-16 00:00
Celebrity TV Chef Marco Pierre White has created The Governor, an all-malt British Beer, brewed by the JW Lees Brewery Read More
2011-12-15 00:00
Marston's have brewed here an easy drinking, flavourful Bitter that leverages the rich history of Burton-on-Trent Read More
2011-12-14 00:00
Everards Tiger is a clean drinking, easy and dependable Best Bitter from the county of Leicestershire Read More
2011-12-13 00:00
Quickly becoming one of the most well known Artistan Brewers in the United Kingdom, Scotland's Brewdog make demanding Beers. Punk IPA is no different Read More
2011-12-12 00:00
A low profile seasonal bitter from the Newmans Brewery, Druids Choice is a sour flavoured bitter that makes you really wonder what on Earth are you drinking Read More
2011-12-09 00:00
One of the most well known Ales amongst drinkers, Wychwood Brewery's Hobgoblin delivers in taste and quality, while very reasonable when it comes to price Read More
2011-12-08 00:00
One of Bateman's Seasonal offerings, Summer Swallow is an easy going Ale for summer occasions Read More
2011-12-07 00:00
Spooks Ale is Shepherd Neame's Halloween Ale. A beer that is bound to scare you with it's intense, zesty flavours Read More
2011-12-06 00:00
Purple Moose's very own Bitter, Madog's Ale, is named after Porthmadog's Founder, William Alexander Madocks. A decent session bitter Read More
2011-11-27 00:00
This Dunkel, from Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany has a fruity element, which for such a Beer was a pleasant surprise Read More
2011-08-08 23:00
Summer Ale, by the Celt Experience is a medium bodied amber ale, that has delicious marmalade tones. Another winner by the Caerphilly brewery Read More
2011-08-08 23:00
One of the most anticipated Cuban Cigars of the year, the 2010 United Kingdom La Flor de Cano Short Robusto is worth the wait. A mellow yet full flavoured Cigar Read More
2011-08-03 23:00
The Celt Experience's Bleddyn 1075 is their Strong Ale that bursts with Hop flavours. Atlantic and New Zealand hops gives this an American craft beer style Read More
2011-08-02 23:00
One of the most common Belgian Ale's available in your local supermarket, Duvel Moortgat's Duvel is Bottle conditioned and golden in colour Read More
2011-07-31 23:00
Winner of the Silver Medal at this years Great Welsh Beer and Cider Festival, Rhymney Export is a powerful, yet well balanced Strong Ale from this We Read More
2011-07-30 23:00
Titanic Iceberg is a refreshing, Wheat Beer that quenches any thirst. A fantastic summer beer Read More
2011-07-27 23:00
London Stout is Meantime Brewering Co. take on the classic alcoholic drink that was first conceived in the City it's named after Read More
2011-07-25 23:00
An evening at a local Wetherspoons gives me the chance to sample Acorn Brewery's Kashmir. A Ruby Red Bitter with an interesting burnt finish Read More
2011-07-24 23:00
Meantime Brewing Company's Chocolate is a Porter style brew that has added Chocolate at the maturation period to give it's distinctive flavour Read More
2011-07-23 23:00
Dark Star Brewery Espresso is a finely balanced Stout. Ground Arabica Coffee Beans were added to give this Beer it's distinctive taste Read More
2011-07-20 23:00
American Double IPA is Brewdog's Hardcore IPA rebranded for Tesco's Finest range. It packs one hell of a punch Read More
2011-07-20 23:00
My second Video Cuban Cigar review puts the Partagas Serie D No. 4 in the spotlight, one of the most popular Robusto's on the market Read More
2011-07-20 23:00
One of the most common American Beer's you can find in UK Supermarkets, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale demonstrates classic consistency in a beer Read More
2011-07-15 23:00
2011-07-14 23:00
Castle Rock is one of the most popular Golden Ale's, winning Champion Beer of Britain in 2010. A lot to live up to then Read More
2011-07-13 23:00
Teignworthy's Beachcomber describes itself as a Lager Beer, falling in between two poles. Don't let you put this off however, this is a great beer Read More
2011-07-10 23:00
Here it is, my first Cuban Cigar Video Review. I'm reviewing here on of my all-time favourite Cigars, the Bolivar Coronas Extras. A solid, full bodied smoke Read More
2011-07-09 23:00
One of the more common Ale's you'll find at a Pub or Resturant, Greene King's IPA is a solid and dependable Bitter Read More
2011-07-09 23:00
2011-07-09 23:00
2011-07-09 23:00
Felinfoel's Double Dragon is one of the most famed Ale's in West Wales. Heck, the Brewery dates back to 1878. Fruity mid section, dry, acidic and hoppy at the end Read More
2011-07-08 23:00
Adnams Explorer is a zesty, citrus flavoured Blond Beer, with a mixture of Chinook and Columbus Hops, A taste sensation on the palate Read More
2011-07-07 23:00
2011-07-06 23:00
The smallest of the Cuaba range, the Divinos is a quick smoke. A marmite Cigar if I ever smoked one Read More
2011-07-04 23:00
Newly released, Bottled Conditioned Strong Ale from Thwaites. A welcome addition to their range of Ales Read More
2011-07-02 23:00
Wye Valley’s Brewery Butty Bach is one of the most popular real ales available. Found in many Beer Festival’s around the country, this is a great Ale Read More
2011-07-01 23:00
Courage's Best Bitter , is Golden Brown in colour with a nice frothy head. At 3.8 ABV, this is a nice easy drinking session Ale Read More
2011-06-25 23:00
A Tres Petit Corona, the Montecristo #5 is the perfect Cigar if you're spending the afternoon at a Cafe with an espresso Read More
2011-06-25 23:00
The Celt Experience's mild offering, this Real Ale is like a fruit cake in a glass. Another winner from the Newman's Brewery Read More
2011-06-21 23:00
One of the lesser known Petit Corona's, this Juan Lopez is full in flavour Read More
2011-06-20 23:00
Brewed specifically for the Great Welsh Beer & Cider Festival, Brains' Strong Ale hits the mark with it's classic malt & hops blend that Brains deliver so well Read More
2011-06-17 23:00
The Mayor's Inspiration is Breconshire Brewery's mid year seasonal ale. Have the Breconshire Brewery hit the mark once again? Read More
2011-06-16 23:00
Wye Valley's Beer of the Month is their Ginger Pride, a zesty golden beer. As good as Butty Bach? Find out Read More
2011-06-16 23:00
Thornbridge's high profile Jaipur IPA has been going down a storm the last few days at the GWBCF. Word of mouth is that the Jaipur has never been as good as it now Read More
2011-06-03 23:00
Rare Hare is one of the stronger of the selections available from Bath Ales. Easily available in bottle format, grab this premium, sharp and tangy Ale whenever you're near or in Bath Read More
2011-06-02 23:00
Ringwood Brewery's Best Bitter is their easy going, standard Ale. When they have such great beer's like Old Thumper and Boondoggle, will the Best match up? Read More
2011-03-05 00:00
The bigger brother of the Partagas Short, the Partagas Petit Coronas Especiales also packs a might punch. A lovely evening Cigar with a nice strong coffee Read More
2011-02-12 00:00
Wadsworth's 6X is one of the more well known Real Ale's; it's been around for eighty years where the brewery in Devizes has been brewing this beer Read More
2011-02-11 00:00
Jennings' January Seasonal Ale, Soggy Bottom is one of the lowest ABV's on the roster from this brewery but is one of the tastiest Read More
2010-12-24 00:00
Tally Ho! Palmers Strong Ale gets a tasting. Looks the hallmarks of a dark fruit, treacle and raisins Read More
2010-12-12 00:00
Rosey Nosey, Bateman's Seasonal offering is hoppy, fruity, every bit a winter warmer should be Read More
2010-12-12 00:00
Review of the Robusto size of Regius Cigars' . One of the best non-Cubans I have smoked in a long while, with a rich dark chocolate element Read More
2010-11-30 00:00
Ringwood Brewery's Boondoggle is fresh, light and full of citrus notes. A nice summertime Real Ale Read More
2010-11-25 00:00
Only a few years in the business, and The Celt Experience are already making waves with their Beer's. Golden Crafted Ale, here, continues this tradition Read More
2010-11-22 00:00
Tomos Watkin's Cwrw Gaeaf is one of regular production Ale's and is available all year round. Easy to find in your local supermarket Read More
2010-11-16 00:00
Export strength of their Nutty Black, Very Nutty Black is one of Thwaites darkest Ales Read More
2010-11-03 00:00
Hall & Woodhouse are onto a winner here with Golden Glory, light and refreshing, yet full of flavour. A must from their range Read More
2010-11-03 00:00
Hall & Woodhouse are onto a winner here with Golden Glory, light and refreshing, yet full of flavour. A must from their range Read More
2010-10-24 23:00
2010-10-22 23:00
2010-10-20 23:00
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