My Biography

I am a business owner in the hospitality sector - appreciate the best in food, wine, spirits and cigars.

What was the first cigar you ever smoked?

Romeo y Julieta No.2

Which is your desert-island cigar?

Cohiba Siglo VI

What is the worst cigar you’ve ever smoked?

When I started our smoking I had the misfortune of buying some fake Cohibas (from a retailer) - had one and knew something was wrong, burnt like bundle of damp straw and tasted like a charred diaper.

What is your greatest cigar-related memory?

The first Montecristo No.2 out of a box I had bought, smoked on the evening of my wedding.

What is your favourite cigar brand?

Partagas

What is your favourite cigar accessory?

Boveda packs and travel Xikar humidor.

What is your favourite cigar shop?

James J Fox

What is your favourite lounge?

As above - to be fair, it's been the only one I've been to.

What is your favourite method of ignition?

Taking my time with match

What is your favourite cut?

Straight