Tasting Batch Numero Uno - What to do first

And here it is... the very first batch of gourmet cigars from New Zealand s best cigar club for our tasting pleasure.

Sam has got them so meet up with him for your stash! All you need is a clean tupperware or icecream box, if possible approx 1L, to put cigars in as per instructions below.

In this batch you will have:

• 1 Partagas Princess
• 2 Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Maire (smallest ones)
  
• 1 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial
  
• 2 Trinidad Reyes

[TASTING NOTES PROVIDED BELOW]

The idea of this selection is to provide a rough idea of what a few different cuban brands taste like, and just to get smoking really!

• Step 1: Set up your cigar storage as in STORING YOUR CIGARS post.

• Step 2: Then, check out all the other posts for relevant info.

• Step 3: As you smoke each cigar, comment on the posts about individual cigars below to give your own tasting experience - or write up a full review as per the post on "Reviewing a Cigar"