Selfridges & Trinidad Fundadores

[nicwing]

I have just posted a new Londonist blog post which links to a much longer post on my own blog.

Hope you enjoy them both:

http://londonist.com/2010/07/london_cigar_scene_selfridges_cigar.php

http://nicwingsblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/there-is-gold-in-cigar-stores-of-london.html

[Soft Top]

Nic - you're killing me. I was on Duke Street, (side street Selfridges is on), today for my first meeting.

Must persuade my wife that Cigar Walks are good!

[nicwing]

Nic - you're killing me. I was on Duke Street, (side street Selfridges is on), today for my first meeting.

Must persuade my wife that Cigar Walks are good!

Still got some places for next Saturday (10th July), I promise she will enjoy it, it's not just a boys walk!!

[Soft Top]

Still got some places for next Saturday (10th July), I promise she will enjoy it, it's not just a boys walk!!

OK, off to persuade the wife - don't hold your breath!

I'd love to come but she's not into smoking, (or me smoking), in any way so if I get permission I willalmost certainly be on my own.

[r0lan6]

What a great read! I have always been fascinated by Cuba's Trinidad line, and your report was definitely a pleasing surprise.

[Lascaux]

Selfridges & Trinidad Fundadores

Good read,
Magali put me on to the gold band fundys too, superior cigar to the more recent years. One of my favourite smokes


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[HabanoSy]

Good read nic...

Got 9 left from an '05 box of these...

These and the HdM Epicure No.1 were my first box purchases...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Lads2000]

Selfridges & Trinidad Fundadores

Hi Nic

What is the difference then between the old gold band trinidads compared to the new? Did they change the blend or was it due to the factory change. I have heard a few people say wonderful things about the gold bands. I will have to source a couple to compare against my 2007 new band sticks.

[DeadBase]

Great article Nic, well written and informative.

[Simon Bolivar]

Yep, good article Nic I picked up '98 x 6, from a collection I brought in Jan. Yet to have one but had the old gold label before (they attractedme because they always seemed to get covered in lovley plume at my tobbaconist's, in the summer) & they were always suberb. Not so keen on the more recent ones inc L.E., thought it was my tastes changing rather than the blend/quality. Nic to know I have a few more prime smokes to look fwd to in my humi.

[nicwing]

Hi Nic

What is the difference then between the old gold band trinidads compared to the new? Did they change the blend or was it due to the factory change. I have heard a few people say wonderful things about the gold bands. I will have to source a couple to compare against my 2007 new band sticks.

This is a point I dodged in the blog Laddy. I defer to Magali on this point as she has the pallet. She says that there is a subtle difference and that the original blend is, in her opinion, much better. This was her reason for telling me (and Lasc) to seek out the originals.

I feel a comparative tasting coming on, what a very pleasant 3 hours (and ?46) that would be.........

[r0lan6]

Was so tempted to walking to Selfridges yesterday to see if they still have these babies. Probably all sold out by now though...

[peanutpete]

Was so tempted to walking to Selfridges yesterday to see if they still have these babies. Probably all sold out by now though...

you will never know if you don't try, if you want them just pop in and ask the may have more

[nicwing]

Was so tempted to walking to Selfridges yesterday to see if they still have these babies. Probably all sold out by now though...

Still have singles in JJ Fox, boxes in Sautter and Davidoff. Hope to be able to tell you about more singles soon, I am trying to persuade another of the London guys to open a box.....