A brief post. At the moment, I have within my cedar lined and richly buffed perfection of a body, the following items:

Macanudo No. 4 (x5) Macanudo No. 4
These were purchased entirely on a punt, but I have to say as an early-day cigar or for more casual appreciation, it's a solid and unpretentious experience. An easy draw, the first flavours are of butterscotch and spice, mellowing in to a steady smoke. It's noticeable for it's origin - a Dominican Cigar rather than Cuban. I'd certainly recommend, especially to the first time purchaser. Reliable, enjoyable, one to share.

Fonseca No. 1 Lonsdale (x15) Fonseca No. 1 Lonsdale
I'd read a number of reviews for these and was duly impressed, but I have to say it's a serious and considered commitment. This isn't a cigar to be taken lightly. Complex, passionate and with a strong flavour on the first burn, it's not something the first time smoker is likely to enjoy. After dinner with a good drink I've certainly enjoyed it but the Lonsdale size, alas, is not for me. Being an infrequent smoker these days, my lungs can't take a good hour to two hours of smoking! Overall, worth trying. But one to try first.

Cohiba Mini Cohiba Mini
One strictly for the ladies, the Cohiba Mini seems to carry enough flavour of the Cohiba to actually be genuinely worthy when looking for a light or faster smoke. The puritans won't go for this at all. A guilty pleasure then for me, very enjoyable with a social after dinner coffee.

Soon I feel, I shall be back to my long time staple, the Trinidad Coloniales. An excellent and well seasoned veteran cigar. Feel free to investigate this staple smoke, here.