Kenfessions at its best - Monsdales & Pairings - A cracking read!

[MoeFOH]

I usually don't put a preamble to these, but this article is Kenfessions at its best for me. Ken's writing is always a pleasure to read but when the complete meld of style and content presents it makes for an unmissable read for the cigar and drink enthusiast... or just for anyone who enjoys top-shelf writing. Cracking stuff, Ken! Enjoy, everyone. 

Monsdales – Mandrake Cucumber and Mint Gin - El Dorado 15-Year-Old Rum

By @Ken Gargett

When talking Cuban cigar luminaries, names do not come much bigger than Don Alejandro Robaina and Enrique Mons. Sadly, neither are still with us. 

I had the pleasure of meeting Robaina twice, the first time organised by Rob on our first adventure to the Island when we spent time with him and his family at the farm. Wonderful experience. The second was briefer, at a launch of some of his cigars in Havana. 

Enrique Mons, I never met. His cigars, of course, have a slightly different aura to them than the “legit” Vegas Robaina. Word of mouth? Not what you know but who? Under the table rumours? It always reminds me of ‘Seinfeld’. I can see cigar lovers lined up at the one place that sold these famous smokes, stepping up with their order, praying that it won’t be ‘no cigar for you’! 

Quite a few years back...continue to full article. 

[MPS]

Great write up. I can’t believe it’s going to be six years. I miss him dearly. 

[Ken Gargett]

9 minutes ago, miamipadronsmoker said:

Great write up. I can’t believe it’s going to be six years. I miss him dearly. 

thanks.

i wish i had the opportunity to meet him. 

[westg]

Loved it. Thanks Ken.

Thanks MoeFOH

[Ken Gargett]

44 minutes ago, westg said:

Loved it. Thanks Ken.

Thanks MoeFOH

pleasure, Westie!