My Biography
Aside from the cigars but I am also passionate on Cuban music, Cuban rum and Cuban salsa dancing
What was the first cigar you ever smoked?
Trinidad Reyes, at 100 Wardour Street back when before there was a indoor smoking ban in the UK. I asked the shop keeper to help choosing a beginner's cigar and so he went for the smallest one in the humidor. I distinctively remember that I got a little upset having thought that the brand was actually from the country Trinidad, while my other friends where smoking Cubans!
Which is your desert-island cigar?
Vegas Robaina Familiares - First introduced to me by the great Max Foulkes of Davidoff London, nothing beats a well aged Robaina cigar. Silky smooth smoke with a nice hint of butter, light wood, earthy, tea leaves notes that lingers on the palate.
What is the worst cigar you’ve ever smoked?
Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs. I am not entirely sure what happened but I had this cigar paired with an ice coffee and it had this horrible sour and bitter aftertaste... It could have been the coffee but the overall experience was so bad that I tend to stay far away from this stick. I should really give it another try some day.
What is your greatest cigar-related memory?
May 2022 Meet and Greet event with Kirby Allison, Max Foulkes and the Sahakians
What is your favourite cigar brand?
Por Larranaga
San Cristobal de Habanos
Vegas Robaina
What is your favourite cigar accessory?
ST Dupont Le Grand Cling Lighter
Xikar XO Double Guillotine Cutter
What is your favourite cigar shop?
Davidoff of London
What is your favourite lounge?
London - No. 6 Cavendish
Paris - Gentlemen 1919
Seoul - Pierre Ltd.
Osaka - Cigar Bar Edmundo Dante
What is your favourite method of ignition?
Wooden match/ Soft flame lighter
What is your favourite cut?
Straight cut