some little beauts from italy

[The Freck]

Anyone tried these bad chaps. Don't smoke in the mid day sun. I took a kicking.

[bigbarneyhotdog]

[The Freck]

Pretentious? Do explain your reasoning Mr hot dog man.

[nicwing]

I think Harrods and Selfridges stock these, I've never tried one but i gather they aren't bad, how did you find them?

[Benji]

What are they like? i looked at buying similar to those but they were slimmer, same brand i think.

[Vortigan]

I've heard also that these are interesting smokes.I'm not in a hurry but I'm gonna try some out at some point.

[Andy B]

strong smokes! must have left you green in the gills

[The Freck]

I'm probably not the best person to give an opinion as I'm pretty new to cigars and don't smoke very often. I do love collecting however. The basic response I would give to these are dark. Strong and earthy. When you unwrap the cellophane cover the smell engulfs the air and the taste you get from drawing on them even when not lit is enough on its own. I would definitely say to try them just for the fact you can say you have. I honestly think even the more experienced smokers would in some way enjoy these or at least find them very interesting. Quite like an espresso of the cigar world.

Thanks for asking nic.

[Vortigan]

I'm probably not the best person to give an opinion as I'm pretty new to cigars and don't smoke very often. I do love collecting however. The basic response I would give to these are dark. Strong and earthy. When you unwrap the cellophane cover the smell engulfs the air and the taste you get from drawing on them even when not lit is enough on its own. I would definitely say to try them just for the fact you can say you have. I honestly think even the more experienced smokers would in some way enjoy these or at least find them very interesting. Quite like an espresso of the cigar world.

I'd say that was a pretty damn good description! certainly makes me want to try them even more

[JOAO LA PEZ]

tried my first Toscano last night, will hunting them down with a vengeance this summer in Spain

[crusse]

I love these little firecrackers! The Toscano Anticos are even stronger, but packed full of flavour. I seem to be smoking less and less Cuban minis and more and more of these when I fancy a quick smoke.

[Vortigan]

Are they best unwrapped and kept in the humi with everything else?

[The Freck]

Vortigan, they come in a pack but are not individually wrapped. As for the humi? Don't know what all the pm is about but would happily send you and nicwing one for a sample. I go back to Italy in a few weeks and they are cheap as chips.

[crusse]

I kept mine in the humi at first, but found that they tend to taste a bit bitter if kept at high levels of humidity. I now keep mine in a kilner jar without any humidification and they taste great.

[Vortigan]

Vortigan, they come in a pack but are not individually wrapped. As for the humi? Don't know what all the pm is about but would happily send you and nicwing one for a sample. I go back to Italy in a few weeks and they are cheap as chips.

That's very kind of you my friend and I'll very gratefully take you up on that you should be able to find my address on my profile but please also feel free to email me at mjr739@msn.com if you wish.Thank you very much again.And thank you too crusse for your advice,that sounds like a good storage method to me.