4 May
A few years ago in Havana, November 2018, I was invited to a private lunch with Rob Fox of JJ Fox & Andy Ryan and during the long and excellent Italian meal, smoking vintage Partagas Stratford House and fresh PL Coronas RE, at Sergio’s in Miramar they detailed a plan they had along with Rob Read more…
17 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 Read more…
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…
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…
7 Dec
This event was arranged by the Canadian group and we held it at the Casa particular in Vedado I was staying, Orchid Mansion. Rob very generously brought a box of La Flor de Cano ER UK and a bottle of Irish Teeling single grain whiskey, a very smooth and buttery drink that was perfect Read more…
7 Nov
Bags are packed, all is ready to go. Off to Havana early tomorrow for a few weeks of sun, cigars and friends. While there, I’ll meet the group of Canadian friends attending the Encuentro de Amigos de Partagas and we have planned some interesting events like a visit to the factories, to humidor artist Read more…
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…
