My Biography
A man who finds simple enjoyment in fine whisky, fine Whiskey, fine cigars and fine company.
What was the first cigar you ever smoked?
Ashamedly most likely an Old Port Colt cigar. Basically a cheap factory rolled port infused stick commonly found at service (gas) stations and corner stores in Australia in the 1980's. Packaged in a hinged top plastic box of 10. Very Classy.
Which is your desert-island cigar?
50 Cabinet of Partagas Lusitanias
What is the worst cigar you’ve ever smoked?
ACID Kuba Deluxe, honestly tasted like someone had rolled up the rock candy out of a urinal!
What is your greatest cigar-related memory?
Smoking cigars in the basement of a chateau on lake Maggiore in Northern Italy, whilst attending a corporate gala dinner, set up as a Cuban Cigar Bar, sipping Mojito's whilst your cigar was toasted with a cedar spill and handed to you by one the most glamorous hostesses.
What is your favourite cigar brand?
In Cubans a toss up between Bolivar and Partagas. But yet to try them all.
What is your favourite cigar accessory?
Perfect draw
What is your favourite cigar shop?
Sadly, few and far between in Australia, when you do find one cigars are sold like pornography was in the 80's, all out of sight with nothing on display.
I predominately shop online.
What is your favourite lounge?
Black leather recliner. (ha ha) again non existent in Oz
What is your favourite method of ignition?
Xikar Hybrid
What is your favourite cut?
straight cut