Kangaroo495 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 This really demonstrates the global reach the FOH and Czar's and the authority and respect it commands. I'm an Aussie living in Moscow, Russia. Have been here for 4 years (somewhat of a self-imposed exile), and stumbled onto the FOH website earlier this year. Here I got to know the user Cigarros, who turns out to be a cigar enthusiast from St. Petersburg. After some exchanges on PM, we got the chance to meet up yesterday for a smoke. But not just an ordinary smoke... I doubt you FOHers would know this, but Cigarros (Dmitry) is somewhat of a cigar celebrity in Russia, and especially in his home town of St. Petersburg. His website is well known among Russian cigar enthusiasts, he also writes articles for local cigar journals and runs some really awesome cigar tasting evenings. I would call him somewhat of a cigar crusader in Russia, as people generally have no idea about cigars in this country, and the stock which is imported and sold here is either fake, or far below par. Dmitry's life goal is to change this. Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend one of his cigar tastings which take place in Moscow occassionally. The cigar for the tasting was a Macanudo The drink we were tasting was Ron Santiago 7years. The whole things was basically a cigar show. First we were introduced to the cigar, it's history etc. Then the Rum. While tasting, we were treated to pirate stories (which was the theme of the evening). Dmitry is somewhat of a human wikipedia, so the stories were entertaining and fit in perfectly with the relaxed and ambient atmosphere of the restaurant we were in. I don't know if it was the great atmosphere which Dmitry created, or whether it was the melt-in-your-mouth Santiago Rum, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Macanudo. Perhaps I was just pleased to finally meet other cigar smokers, having never been in a room where so many people were smoking cigars... Ever. Anyway, I really decended into a state of total relaxation - which is much needed at this time of year. Followed the Macanudo up with a dose of Cuban tobacco - Trini Reyes. Which was fantastic - all nuts, cream and grass. Still prefer the Parti Shorts and BCJs, but Trini is growing on me, it's just still a little too grassy for my liking. Reminded me of a well aged, good quality Punch. Here are some pics of the evening. Wanted to say thanks to Dmitry for such a great evening and giving me the chance to finally participate in the (albeit tiny) Russian cigar smoking circle, and thanks to FOH for providing such a great forum which constantly surprises me with the depth of knowledge of its members and opportunities to expand my cigar hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossie Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I was thinking you are a Rusky who is very good at English XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Yeah it's the other way round. My Russian is fluent, but not my native language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Yeah it's the other way round. My Russian is fluent, but not my native language. Personally Dmitry....I think the hair is GREAT Well done lads! Fantastic to see the brethren getting together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Great post. I usually do a lot of travelling (things have been slow the past year or so...) and look forward to hooking up with some other members for a smoke on the other side of the world somewhere, or even at home! Its not just about the cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Great stuff guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellery Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Nice, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Great post Kanga...Dimitry, I really admire what you are trying to accomplish as well as the success you have had so far. FYI, I am a frequent visitor to your website. It's great reading about FOHers getting together across the globe and I have had the good fortune of attending an event earlier this year in NYC. There is a special quality about cigars that just brings people together. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarros Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thanks mates for warm words in my address!!! Separate thanks to Roger! I am immensely happy that FOH serves as association for people who really loves cigars around the worldwide. I don't wish to seem like the person whom make the cigar's show-business in Russia , it's not true! Cigars - just my lovely hobby! I would like that cigars in Russia will smokes as well as in other countries, it is a long way but we're on a right way... Separate thanks for all who supports me at a FOH forum! I feel that some members perceive me with hostility ( may be they thinks that me is communist or KGB-agent or ... I don't know...) that not absolutely truly. I just like cigars and here me single rOOsie (not aussie!!) Yeah! Roger has surprised me with his knowledge of Russian, besides I can tell that he has very beautiful girlfriend Olesya! To me important that Russian smokers knew all about the cuban cigars. Yesterday we're have smoked Macanudo cigars because I don't trust in quality of CC from russians importers)) Often they sell fake CC and another level of quality I personally buy CC in Europe (France, Deutchland, Swiss, Italy etc). My global purpose - show to russian aficionados that СС the best tobacco in the world! My friends already buy cigars from the Czar! Thx Rob! Once again thanks to all and also be assured that Russia too loves CC! Regards to all! From Russia with love, Dmitrii)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laficion Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi there Kangaroo, Great review on a wonderful night out with, Mr. Cigar Russia, our friend Dmitri. It's always great to hear & to see some FOH brothers meeting up and enjoying a great time together. Dmitri, you have a great site, keep up the great work and the passion you have for your cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquest63 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Great to see fellow brothers of the leaf worldwide! Wish I were there, sounded like good times! Smoke in Good Health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I think its really cool that yall got to meet up for a smoke. I personally dont know anybody that smokes habanos in my town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 what a terrific post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Also good to see that mates like Rob and Dmitry our keeping the Mullet still alive and well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarros Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thx bro! Where there's a will, there's a way lol:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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