Cigar review: Gurkha Regent

I remember when I got this cigar: My sister brought it with from San Francisco after I gave her the Top2005 list from Cigar Afficionado. I clearly remember when she gave me the plastic bag with the cigars, the Gurkha sticking out.
It was big, it had an odd shape, not round, but squared with round edges, and it smelled a lot..not good, just a lot..I dreaded the day I had to smoke it, and I tucked it away far below in the humidor.

Then came the day I was aching to see the Godfather (Part I ofcourse) again, and I was looking in my humi for a matching powerhouse cigar.
The Gurkha laid there, with its dark wrapper.


I picked it up, and smelled it: the stench was gone, and a flowery dark odeur came flowing in my nose. This was the chosen one for tonight.
It felt perfect in my hands, and I lit it up: it drawed great for such a big and heavy cigar, and the strange shape felt quite good in my mouth. it even tasted sweet, and the smoke was very complex, feeling buttery and sweet.

Some sidenotes I found online for this dominican cigar: the blend is comprised of Dominican Piloto & Cuban Ligero, an Indonesian binder and an exquisite, Nicaraguan Havana 2000 wrapper. It has aged for 5 full years.

This was such a great cigar, I have to admit one of the best cigar experiences I ever had..But I dont know if it comes because it had laid in my humidor for 18 months or because it is a great cigar..if someone can find any, please stop by at my house to give me some ;)

First and last visit to Mike's Havana House in Antwerp

Totally overjoyed and overwhelmed by the Christmas spirit, I went shopping with Radia for presents in Antwerp today. When we came close to Mike's Havana House, I really wanted to go in, because I have heard so much about it: they don't only sell cuban cigars, but they also sell art, food, and books. Small (personal) issue is they only sell cuban cigars..who are very overrated these days..

The place looks really nice, very big, with a grand humidor (though it wasn't very wide). The mood looked right there too, lots of people enjoying themselves.

The only problem was the arrogant man who was working there! Not only did he try to make smart remarks like it was the first time I was buying a cigar, but he also said it was good after I took 3 cigars..he looked at me and said, you will do fine with 3 cigars, that's enough..

Really terrible!
Radia was disgusted as well, and it really ruined our day out.
So first and last time at Mike's havana house..too bad.

Happy Newyear

Happy newyear everyone!

I am still looking for the perfect Newyear cigar..Anyone got any good ideas ?

Same applies for christmas..I am thinking about a Montechristo No.2 (which my ex girlfriend brought home from Cuba) or a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 which I bought in Seattle, or a Romeo y Julieta 1875 Medallas de Oro - Reserva Real..

choices, choices...
Luckily I have more than 3 parties to attend ;)

Cigar review: Davidoff Entreacto

While studying with Thomas on the nature of Managerial work, in the middle of reading Mintzberg and his managerial roles, I felt like smoking a small cigar for brief pauze.

And that's where the Davidoff cigar, Entreacto comes in:
The Spanish word Entreacto comes from the world of the theatre, where it means a brief interlude between acts. As the name implies the Davidoff Entreacto wass developed for all those smokers who have very little time to spare but who do not want to forgo the pleasure of a really first-rate cigar.

It really is a small cigar, measuring only 8.9cm, which is great as a 20 minute smoke.
The silky Connecticut wrapper feels great and the blend of Dominican tobacco smokes very well-balanced. The price is a bit heavy for this small cigar, as with all Davidoff smokes, but the pleasure makes this cigar a great smoke for the time when you just want to have a pauze.

Cigar review: Davila Soldado Maduro

Well, another week, another cigar. This week I am having the Gil Conzales Davila Soldado Maduro fresh from the humi, to accompany me for Key Largo, starring Humprey Bogart.
For such heavy lifting on the screen, I needed to sport a heavy cigar to balance it out. That is why I chose this dark Honduran cigar that measures about 12,4 cm by 44 ring gauge.

The cigar only came to life after smoking it for about 15 minutes. The first part was difficult, it burned uneavenly and went out really quick. Taste here was very mild. After about 15 minutes, the cigar really came to life. As more perfume was released the taste grew and the excitement on the screen really completed the experience.

Final verdict? Not nearly as good as a Romeo y Julieta Romeo No.2 (my favorites), but nevertheless I give it an 86%.

Cigar review: Zino Classic No. 6

Long time since I smoked a Davidoff, and tonight is the ocassion. Just me, a glass of Glenfiddich Solera, a Zino Classic No.6 and "The third man" with Orson Welles.

The Zino lights up very easy, and even after a few puffs it burns equally and smooth. You instantly get the Davidoff feeling, the feeling you are smoking a great cigar (though little overpriced). The robusto with Honduran and Dominican filler gives a lot of earthy, buttery taste, and towards the end some nuts and toast came to mind. I really enjoyed the taste, though it was a little dry for me: It sucked all the liquids out of my mouth.

Really great taste though, but I do still favor the Zino Platinum over this one...

First Post

Welcome everyone on my second blog, dedicated purely on the pleasure of great cigars. I believe it was time to split off my cigar reviews from my SharePoint blog, simply because they do have nothing in common..( Allthough I must admit I sometimes sit at home, cruizing through a demo while puffing on somekind of handmade puro)

So this will be the home of many cigar adventures, reviews, previews and my personal love life with the smells and tastes of the worlds best cigars.

Sit down, take a good puff and enjoy my humble tribute.