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I went down there yesterday just to have a look at Mr. Paredes in action, but of course after about 15 seconds of watching him I knew I couldn't leave without buying a custom rolled cigar. He was in the process of rolling Robustos when I arrived, though he said he could role any vitola I wanted. Robustos and smaller sized cigars were £18, all cigars bigger than a Robusto were priced individually. I bought a Corona, and was advised that I should smoke it the same day. I loved watching the cigars being rolled, some serious skill involved - I can't quite understand how he managed to roll about 30 Robustos all with the exact same ring-gauge, without using any sort of measuring tool...
Smoking the cigar was an experience. It was mild, though flavoursome, but also very fresh - I know that's a stupid thing to say because it was a fresh cigar, but I can't really describe it in any other way. I was a little anxious before clipping it that it would be tight drawing (as it was so moist), but my concerns were totally unjustified, it was pretty much the best drawing cigar I've ever smoked, it also burnt evenly, and slowly all the way to the knuckle.
All in all, I'm extremely glad I went down to see the rolling happen, and especially glad I bought and smoked a fresh cigar... I'd definitely recommend seizing the next opportunity to witness a true master roller in action - After meeting Mr. Paredes I was walking around with a massive grin on my face for a good few hours!