Ramon Allones 225 Anniversario

[Seegarnub]

Here's my take for what it's worth (On and in the order of the wonderful Cuban Cigar walk London Audio Guide - Now part of the London Cigar Guide App - Unashamed plug!)

BTW all prices will be more or less the same so I'm not going there!

Alfred Dunhill - Great to sit outside on a summers day (if you can get a chair in the courtyard) Nice humidor

Sautter Mount st - Always a favourite when I did accompanied walks - unreconstructed. Magali is Cuban knows her stuff. If you want a real cigar education sit in there on a Saturday/Sunday with Laurence and the 'pack'

Davidoff - Some people find it a little aloof but the cigars are wonderful. Go and meet Rhys, the young man just joined from Scotland, he is a huge enthusiast and will be happy to show you round.

No 1a St James's St - Very refined, nice humidor, great space, nice seats, good coffee Wifi, Nice

JJ Fox - Currently undergoing huge reconstruction so not at it's best but will be fantastic in about 6 weeks.

Also to be considered:

Turmeus in Sheppard's Market - Small but with a sampling lounge downstairs if you know/ask

Casa in Wardour st - Great crowd, I always meet interesting people when I go there.

Sautter in Knightsbridge - Hidden away behind the Bulgari but a nice spot for a smoke. Central table to chat round. Again, usually with interesting cigar guys to chat to, especially at this time of year with the 'international' crowd in town.

Cigars Unlimited in Fulham - A way out but worth the trip. Wonderfully kept cigars, the Partagas shorts are worth the journey on their own.

La Casa in Teddington - Even further to go but most certainly worth the journey. If you are going all that way take a friend and try to get a session in the lounge (usually members only) but only take cash as you can come out having spent two weeks wages easy. Ajay has some amazing stock.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for that Nic, very informative and reminds me that I must try Casa in Wardour St. Are you able to sit in there and smoke?

[Matt Wall]

Thanks Nic, that's really helpful, appreciate it greatly
La Casa sounds interesting to me, and Sautter seems to have a large stock so I might take a look around one of those two.
I've been looking for a Boli Petit Belicoso as I've heard they're great sticks but the only place I know has them is at Ajay's place so I might have to wander over to Teddington me thinks


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[nicwing]

All of these places (except Davidoff) you may sit and smoke/sample if there are free seats

[Seegarnub]

Thanks Nic, will pop into Wardour St. sometime soon.

[Johnny Thunder]

Thanks Nic. That is a really handy list. I may get to use it this weekend in London.

[Matt Wall]

I see, thanks again Nic
When people say "sample" does that mean you have to buy the cigar you're sampling and then buy whatever you want on top of that or is the sample free?


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[nicwing]

When you go to a 'specialist' cigar store you are legally allowed to buy a cigar and sample it on the premises. This is allowed so that you can make a decision about buying more.
You may continue to buy more and continue to sample until you make your mind up or decide not to buy anything more.

This is the only way you may smoke in a store and for this reason you must buy the cigars you are sampling in the store. At places like Alfred Dunhill which has a garden/terrace or Franco's opposite Davidoff you may bring your own.

(as pointed out earlier in this thread if you want just a coffee at Franco's you need to avoid lunch times when tables will be booked for lunch.

I see, thanks again Nic
When people say "sample" does that mean you have to buy the cigar you're sampling and then buy whatever you want on top of that or is the sample free?


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[Matt Wall]

Ahh I understand now; thanks for your help Nic
So to sample a cigar I have to buy it try it and then I can make a decision on what I like and don't like, gotcha ya
and yeah I think I need to go earlier in order to get a table at Franco's for a coffee haha


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[Mark Powell]

Awesome cigar and sure it will age well.... worth a try...

[butternutsquashpie]

Hope that helps.

Amazing info as always, NicWing. Occasionally following up on your CigScene. Keep up the good work and it's great to see it consistently growing!

[nicwing]

Very Famous but slightly reticent "Most memorable cigars" this month, about to get it's own thread too but as you are here bit.ly/JlyWIYH

Amazing info as always, NicWing. Occasionally following up on your CigScene. Keep up the good work and it's great to see it consistently growing!

[Seegarnub]

Very Famous but slightly reticent "Most memorable cigars" this month, about to get it's own thread too but as you are here bit.ly/JlyWIYH

Nice article!

[Krist]

I think the Monkey is right. But don't hang about, expect them to sell out in record time. Also, if you are buying them as an investment think carefully about how/where you keep them.

Nic, what do you mean by this? can you elaborate please?

[nicwing]

What I meant was that if you are serious about keeping them for an investment the potential buyer in 4-5 years time will want to know that they are kept in perfect conditions and in my experience, the price paid will depend on how well you can prove that they have been well stored.

[Wigan]

Vacum packing acceptable?