Monthly Archives: August 2011

Cuba Calling at Gwdihw, Cardiff

Posted on 2011/08/31 by Dave

Gwdihw, one of the nicest live music venues I’ve been to, hosted what I believe to be Cardiff’s first Cuban cigar tasting event on the 23 August 2011. For those who don’t know, gwdihw (pronounced goody-hoo) is the somewhat onomatopoeic … Continue reading →

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Weekend cigar round-up

Posted on 2011/08/24 by Dave

Bit of a catch-up post here as I’ve had quite a mad weekend. Not much detail I’m afraid… Partagas Serie P No. 2 (box code TEB ABR 08; in humidor since 2 April 2009) on 20 August 2011. I’ve not … Continue reading →

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HdM Petit Robusto | Bolivar Corona Junior

Posted on 2011/08/14 by Dave

Smoked 12 August 2011. It was the work barbecue today so I thought I’d take the opportunity to smoke a couple of cigars. I started out with a Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto (box code GEA OCT 08; in humi … Continue reading →

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UKCF annual herf at The Prince of Wales, Moseley

Posted on 2011/08/11 by Dave

If you like cigars and aren’t a member of UKCigarForums, pop on over and join. Saturday 6 August 2011 was an attempt to get as many forum members possible meeting in one place. That place was The Prince of Wales … Continue reading →

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Vegas Robaina Famoso

Posted on 2011/08/01 by Dave

Smoked 31 July 2011. Box code LPM ABR 08; in humidor since 20 January 2010. This was far more like the Famosos that I’ve smoked and loved previously, but it was still quite tannic. Considering this was now over three … Continue reading →

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