CGars tasting tomorrow

[ha_banos]

So I've booked in for h upmann Connie B plus some scotch. Hic. Tomorrow evening. Anyone else going?

Connie B, new to me. Glenturret scotch, also new to me.

https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/cgars-james-cigar-and-spirit-tasting-event-ticket-thursday-31st-march-p-49769.html

I'll probably go to a few more events this year.

[mcdee]

Hope you enjoy it, should be a good one.

I preferred it when these went virtual and they posted out the sample packs as I could participate then. Now I can't, unless CGars open in Aberdeen.

[ha_banos]

Speak to Paul. You got your own place up there

[mcdee]

Speak to Paul. You got your own place up there

I think there is word of these starting again at some point in future at CASC.

[ha_banos]

I think there is word of these starting again at some point in future at CASC.

You and Wig will have another excuse to catch up for a smoke!

I wonder how many cigar smokers in Aberdeen?

[ha_banos]

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[mcdee]

How are both? Never tried either but would like to.

[ha_banos]

I would go for the 10 year old smoked or 12 year old unsmoked Glenturret. Lovely rich smooth whisky. I asked to buy a bottle of the 12 but they had no more!

The Connie B was also a nice mild to medium as it goes. 2hr smoke for me. Very nice balanced blend. Aromatic with a slight sweetness. But too fat for me.

Good evening. Some fun characters. Looking forward to the next event!

Forgot to mention the Glenturret distillery has a Michelin star restaurant if that's your thing.

[ha_banos]

Well not one to shy away from novelty! I've signed up for the next one lol https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/cgars-jam...l-p-49770.html

Now I've learned the measures of the drink may not be so accurate as some places, so i'll be better prepared this time!

[ha_banos]

So there were 10 attending this one in the end at St.James St. One lady! The planned whisky rep didn't make it so Sam and Dante broke open 3 bottles of Stella dhu. A CGars bottling.

all 3 bottles were very good. My preference again the 2nd and 3rd that were timed with the thirds of the cigar, roughly. Nice rich smooth flavoursome drams. I was going to buy a bottle of the 15, but passed at 99£.

The cigar wasn't announced. They had opted for an early 2020 E2 Partagas. Which was also really nice. And kept me occupied for almost 3 hours. The tasting is scheduled from 7-9 but it was almost 10 before we were being politely encouraged to finish up.

Sam's a drinks guy and had decided on a tea based lovely cocktail as a palette cleanser, but it didn't last long...

Again the pours weren't measured. The atmosphere relaxed, the cigar and whisky intros were kept minimal. So they left things to the flow. I thought I was better prepared this time. But still ended with a slight hangover the next morning 😸

A bargain at 45£ these days IMO.

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I'm wondering whether it's worth trying to organise a ukcf exclusive tasting. Can we get 10+ people interested?

[ShaazK]

So there were 10 attending this one in the end at St.James St. One lady! The planned whisky rep didn't make it so Sam and Dante broke open 3 bottles of Stella dhu. A CGars bottling.

all 3 bottles were very good. My preference again the 2nd and 3rd that were timed with the thirds of the cigar, roughly. Nice rich smooth flavoursome drams. I was going to buy a bottle of the 15, but passed at 99£.

The cigar wasn't announced. They had opted for an early 2020 E2 Partagas. Which was also really nice. And kept me occupied for almost 3 hours. The tasting is scheduled from 7-9 but it was almost 10 before we were being politely encouraged to finish up.

Sam's a drinks guy and had decided on a tea based lovely cocktail as a palette cleanser, but it didn't last long...

Again the pours weren't measured. The atmosphere relaxed, the cigar and whisky intros were kept minimal. So they left things to the flow. I thought I was better prepared this time. But still ended with a slight hangover the next morning 😸

A bargain at 45£ these days IMO.

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I'm wondering whether it's worth trying to organise a ukcf exclusive tasting. Can we get 10+ people interested?

Looks really awesome! I’d definitely be interested in the next session and also a ukcf one


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[moteyi]

Always up for a Herf assuming I have a bit of notice.

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[Simon Bolivar]

I'd certainly be interested in a UKCF tasting, best in a couple of months & obviously, when I am onshore.