Tag Archives: JJ Fox

Havana – JJ Fox And Other Cigar Events

24 Mar

Both John and I did not fly to Havana for any of the official Festival events but were quite happy to attend private events organized by friends from all over the world visiting Havana at the time. We were happy to meet many good friends at Keith’s & Luke’s party with the Stagnettos, Andy Ryan, Read more…

Cuba 2016 – JJ Fox Event At La Guarida

24 Mar

The only “official” event besides the Partagas Cocktail reception that we attended during the Festival and a crowning farewell party to our week in Havana. So great to meet good friends there in an informal gathering and an excellent atmosphere at the rooftop terrace of this famed Paladar. Truly stellar custom rolled cigars passed by Read more…

James Fox Dublin Treasures – Part One

14 Jun

I am extremely grateful to Rob & Stuart Fox, David McGrane, Andy Ryan and Yiorgos Menesis for their hospitality both during the AmiCigar weekend and in the basement of James Fox, Grafton St, Dublin. We were shown historical boxes of cigars and a beautiful selection of their treasures plus given some outstanding lectures on the Read more…

AmiCigar Meeting Dublin 06-08.June 2014 – Day One

9 Jun

  The first AmiCigar gathering of international friends outside of Italy was celebrated in Dublin/Eire. It was perfectly organized by our friends at James Fox – absolutely great venues, events and a very personal touch by the Fox brothers and David McGrane. This is what cigar smoking and sharing with friends is all about. Fun, Read more…

Smoking La Corona Policromia by JJ Fox

20 Oct

Here’s a post on a cigar that was gifted to me by Andy Ryan. It’s a Havana cigar dating from the early 60’s, from La Corona, with an odd shape, a conical Figurado. I smoked it at the last Pharmacy cigar meeting and was impressed with its vitality and existing aromas. Here’s Andy’s notes on Read more…