SOME top notch cigar tasting this week, largely courtesy of The Montague on the Gardens Hotel in Bloomsbury.
I was fortunate enough to attend their cigar dinner on Wednesday night, which featured a stunning menu of wine and food, all paired with no less than three Havanas of impeccable quality.
You can read about my full exploits in a forthcoming edition of The Arbuturian, but rest assured the three smokes - the Short Hoyo Piramides, the Vegas Robaina Famosos and a simply classic Cohiba Behike 54 - were something to write home about.
The hospitality at The Montague was second to none, and I thank Manager Dirk and his team for making me feel right at home. I look forward to returning to enjoy the peaceful terrace again in the near future.
While in town I popped into regular haunt at Number Ten Manchester Street Hotel, for a tasty Party D4 and chat to mixologist Joel. I love this spot - such a cool place to spend a little chill out time.
Then I was back out in the glorious sunshine of London in its finest - shirtsleeves only. I also popped into Mayfair's Alfie Turmeau's cigar store to try the recently-released Orchant Seleccion Bolivar Royal Corona. Ding dong! What a smoke, lovely smooth core of flavours, a little tasty tingle of salt on the palate and a beautiful cocoa wrapper. There are apparently a few boxes left, so if you fancy some, get in touch with Mitch at CGars Ltd sharpish.
Time left in the week now for perhaps a couple of Monte Edmundos and a dip back into the bag of non-Cuban smokes too perhaps.
Coffee is calling - have a great weekend all and, of course, Happy Herfing.
M.
