Reviews
Date Added: Monday 10 August, 2015
I had a couple of these sitting in my humidor for about a year, so I thought I'd give one a try this weekend.
Judging by the packing at the foot of the cigar, construction looked good and the wrapper looked fine with no noticeably large veins. Pre-light aroma was like a very light manure, but not unpleasant.
The draw was excellent from the very first puff with plenty of thick white smoke. The first third was mild, but with a very slight spiciness at the edge of the tongue. This developed into a beautiful creamy taste two-thirds in, still with a very easy draw.
Unfortunately, by the final third, the wrapper began to unfurl, spoiling the experience somewhat.This was the only negative I could find.
This cigar held it's ash very well and and was long lasting (about an hour) given it's relatively small size.
Will definitely be buying these again and would recommend them highly.
Date Added: Monday 29 June, 2015
As you open the tin, both excited and nervous for this flake you are greeted by the whiff of whiskey, and a good whiff at that. It took a while to light but when lit it's worth the effort that got you there. At first it is smokey, peaty and has a slight pepper taste but it passes quickly as it smooths out into the virginia flake it is, accompanied by the single malt whiskey flavouring you desire. It is amazingly unique and unlike anything else. A definite recommendation.
Date Added: Monday 29 June, 2015
Solani Festival Pipe Tobacco 50g Tin
by Staff
On opening the sample, your senses are immediately inundated by the aromatic aroma of plums, which gives you a good guide of treats to come. The tobacco is in coarse cut form, and the mix of the different tobacco leaf of black Cavendish---burley & Virginia looks very attractive, and in my sample had just the right moisture content. I found that it helps if you choose the correct size pipe, for using a small bowl makes the blend smoking experience slightly sharp on first lighting, so use a larger bowl to allow the blend to burn better, giving a smoother smoking experience. Try also moving between a briar pipe and a meerschaum, as the meerschaum adds a little extra to the overall experience, as a briar burns hotter with this blend. A cooler smoke allows the tobacco blenders art to come to its true fruition. Using a meerschaum for my sampling, I found the following;
Strength; Mild to Medium.
Burning; Slow and cool.
Taste; A very pleasant plum like taste, with overtones hints from the mix of black Cavendish and Burley, of spicy nuts.
Date Added: Saturday 09 May, 2015
San Cristobal El Principe Cigar - 1 Single
by Jennifer
As a novice smoker researching the cigar selection for our wedding, this was bought on recommendation from your shop in Glasgow as the ideal length of smoke for this occasion.
Smoked after brunch at a civilised Glasgow cafe, it started out with a light draw but soon developed into something more substantial, and a coffee latte complimented it very well indeed.
It lasted a satisfyingly long time, and while classed as a light to medium cigar, certainly gave this novice a powerful smoking experience.
Definitely a serious contender for our wedding selection.
Date Added: Wednesday 11 March, 2015
bought two tins of these cigarillos after reading the reviews. As a newbie i thought the vanilla taste would suit my palate but to be honest I was impressed with the taste, If only the tasted as good as the smell. I wont be buying these again.
Date Added: Thursday 05 March, 2015
Promoted to 5 *****: This tobacco has to be one of the finest if not the best tobacco I have ever had the pleasure of smoking. The (soapy taste) is absolutely amazing, any that know about tobacco in general should know that the (soapy taste) is a signature of quality in a superior product. An all day smoke for sure. Definitely has NO1 spot in my rotation (0_-)
