Foulkes and Sons, S5 E4

A bumper episode of #Foulkes&Sons in which Max learns that #cognac is made in #France and can be quite strong but not made with spiders’ legs. We taste the truly spectacular #Bolivar #Belicoso #Reserva - all the more remarkable as neither of us usually favour the stronger, sorry fuller flavoured, cigar, but we make an exception in this case for a genuinely excellent #Havana .
I recall boarding the @hinecognacs private jet to fly to the #Charente for a memorable tasting of cognac and cigars with the late Nick Freeman who only that morning had taken delivery of a very smart new cashmere blazer from his tailor. Max expatiates on the excellence of his charity shop bought Persols and we use the Ferranti collection #guillotine cigar cutter.
We discuss the highlights of the Reserva and Gran Reserva ranges and I give Max a crash course in brandy appreciation: if its brownish, made of grapes, and quite strong then you can call it a brandy.
Plus the best tasting note ever: smells like an unkempt barnyard full of dinosaurs.
Art direction and filming by @freddie_foulkes
My suit, Terry Haste (1995) @kenthastelachter
Shirt and tie, @charvet_official
Pochette @marianorubinacci @luca_rubinacci
Eyewear @ebmeyrowitz

[@chanelcurry313]

"smells like an unkempt barnyard full of dinosaurs." hahahahaha Another entertaining installment from the Foulkes dynamic duo. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@EvanMoran207]

I sat in my chair listening and watching, 5 minutes then 10, before acknowledging I’ve smoked few cigars & know even less about them…. It didn’t seem relevant, in the end, bc the video is about style, fathers and sons, life…. I’ve since become something of a beginner, using your videos to map out my path in this world of flavorful smoke. Thank you. And, on behalf of Yanks everywhere I apologize for KA. We aren’t all so flaccid, slow, and boring. I do hope you two keep sharing- your style sets you apart. Absolutely nothing like it.

[@andikamyab9805]

Was lucky enough to meet Max about a week ago while paying a visit to Davidoff's. I've been watching videos from the regular ensemble of the Sahakians, the Foulkes', and Kirby Allison for a while now and, as a younger person with a passion for old-school customs, find pleasure in their appreciation of tradition and artisanship. Max was wonderful, taking time to help me find the perfect cigar for my liking that day. Also had the distinct pleasure of meeting and chatting with the commensurate icon in the shape of Ed Sahakian...what a gentleman indeed! Thank you all for the work you do and for bringing this community of like-minded aficionados together!

[@maxbryson9419]

As a representative of The Viewer, I hereby demand that her majesty give you many examples of her monetised paper in return for the wonderful broadcasts you adorn the royal internet with.

[@user-dq1kr6zc2t]

"And we are preparing for Easter by bringing the guillotine out...Any festive season we celebrate in this country with the use of a guillotine." - All of my past Easters I've been celebrating incorrectly! Appreciate the new camera angles and, of course, the great conversation!

[@Kahuna_550]

Nick torching the fuck out of that cigar 😂

[@alexxfreedom]

As the viewer, I do enjoy setting up multiple account of the Tube of You to fill your comments section with many of my thoughts. Great episode as always, France does enjoy naming the drinks after regions of the country.

[@travisd1855]

You two have something special. No other father son duo on KZbin that I can think of. This is quality time wvdn though it is shared with the world. I hope there are many videos to come

[@josegolfpiper8342]

I enjoy the Great Conversation and very charming Bond between the 2 of you!! You guys are so well dressed and proper!! Beautiful shades. Great Cigars too. Thanks for sharing....... Jose from Texas

[@TheEmdem]

So fun! Max I wish I could hang out with you !! You make me smile

[@sparkyytlux]

refreshing father son educative discussion on sartorial and hedonistic issues

[@jayumble8390]

"On a whim, a little bit of madness grabbed me"...ahhhh one of the best phrases I've ever heard! Great episode guys!!

[@jeremykelley4990]

Y’all are the best to watch. So quick witted.

[@Cr0wnKings]

Perfect timing!Exactly what i needed!

[@ItsBugsy]

Not only do I love these videos, I gather great soupçon of various words to use in my vernacular.

[@charlescrisp2814]

Wonderful review thank you so very much dapper gentlemen

[@alalmaoui5212]

Very classic! Nothing like father and son smoking cigars together.

[@chunkychinn]

Following on from my last comment, what indeed it is to see you two once again transmitting from the ancient Hovel in Shepherds Bush. Lovely addition of beautiful white Azaelius? from Lady Antonia now all dying from cigar inhilation! Your humour rising to the occasion and greatness in line with this amazing rare stoogie. Well done Thankyou very much indeed. I look forward to your next presentation, maybe a treat of aontger location? Many thanks again. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@priestofpartagas]

Thanks so much for another splendid episode in Foulkes-A-Vision, chaps! As a wine & spirits professional, I really appreciate the beverage pairings (both alcoholic for Max and virgin for Nick) and sartorial suggestions with which to enhance one's smoking experience!!

[@vlogcast4378]

Lmaooo I think it is hilarious when he says “ Viewer”

[@tomkeene14]

Well done chaps, another great episode. Best wishes from the Cheshire countryside!

[@mightymasmat]

The rapport between you two is absolutely enjoyable, gentlemen! Cheers from Mexico City.

[@kevinsimm2063]

The boys are back ! & if I may the young Mr foulkes is a ringer for keanu reeves , with the shades on !

[@joshuareyes3344]

Would love to see a short series on American marketed cigars. Not for the cigar itself but to hear your dialogue and to see the location, outfits and accessories etc. you’d choose for something like that 😂

[@glory_warrior6213]

1000% I love listening to these two banter back and forth

[@danieldeburgh8437]

This was a fantastic episode!

[@konradmarcinczyk6439]

Started to watch you gents quite recently, and I can't stop :D that relaxed atmosphere accompanying the tasting of fine cigars phrased purely in this laugh at 10:12 is so captivating :D Nicely done, you got my sub ;)

[@russelldooley6262]

Really enjoy listening to you two chaps. Good stuff

[@Micktyb]

Excellent show and the cigar’s looked great 👍 😫😁👏🥃

[@plat0282]

Another splendid installment

[@claudefp]

Great and brilliant job as usual … it’s always a pleasure to find out a new Foulkes and Sons video. As a French viewer, I would like to light up what happened to the Max’s customer who send cigars to one of his friends in France. You should keep in mind that buying cigars (and in fact tobacco) online is forbidden in France … and it Is so also for sending them by mail for commercial purpose. Even a legal tobacco shop in south of France is legally not allowed to send cigars by mail to a customer in another part of France. So, if customs find tobacco in a parcel, usually they keep and destroy it. And the receiver could have a fine to pay. But it is the first time I heard that someone get the parcel with destroyed cigars inside, after it was checked by the French customs. That said, a way (illegal of course) is to not declare what is really inside the parcel. And write that you gift for example a “wooden box” …but there is always a risk.

[@alexobrien4466]

The Viewer from New York, smiles every time you both post a video.

[@haraldsulzmann3893]

Always a pleasure to follow your smart conversation. Greetings from California.

[@singleviewer1393]

Idk bout the other single viewers, but when I watch these two I somehow feel at home even though I am physically sitting on my couch at home. Kind regards from a country where people in the past have tended to start a World War!

[@dmarlet]

Too good. Loved this episode best so far!

[@paulsalmon4406]

Superb, keep it up. Always look forward to seeing you two on here, makes my day!

[@nickfoulkessons5824]

🙏🏼

[@viewer3147]

Celebratory guillotine! A new holiday toy!

[@sevrin1965]

Efficacious as always gentlemen, the last time I smoked a Bolivar Belicosos Finos, I had to go and have a lay down to regain my equilibrium, not a Reserva obviously as they are unavailable of course :-D

[@antonioricco2320]

Hello Gentlemen. I've recently begun watching your channel and have been enjoying it greatly. I'll typically have you playing in the background while I am doing legal work and reading. Keep it up with the amazing videos!

[@nickfoulkessons5824]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@PURPOSEINLIFEE]

The best duo

[@daggajones1]

Howdy (we don't really say that to each other, lol) from Fort Worth, Texas. I've been waiting for the next episode, and it didn't disappoint! Being here in the US my exposure to Cuban cigars has been very limited but on trip to Caribbean, Jamaica and the Grand Cayman Island got to experience the Bolivar Tubos No.2 and they were excellent. Thank you for inviting us into your home - Time Well Spent.

[@mikefry5704]

You guys are looking great great vlog. Enjoy

[@BTR9091]

One of your best videos yet 👌 Nick and Max could still make smoking look cool even if they were wearing tracksuits and Nike Airs. Perhaps an idea for your next video? Yours. The Viewer.

[@richmondh3570]

Texas, USA. Love you guys!

[@norwegianwarhound451]

Good morning gentlemen. Quite enjoying this new Sunday morning ritual. All the best!

[@topgtate4750]

You have a fan from the very unique part of Europe called the Balkans. I’m from Bulgaria, I am really learning a lot from you.

[@eddiegallo9294]

Wonderful episode! Good laughs

[@putthatinyerpipesmokeit9649]

I am convinced that you are both destined for a feature TV Series. This is brilliant fun. I love watching your banter and listening to the history and anecdotes. Sincerely, I am about to start writing a treatment for Hollywood Producers. KZbin is lovely, but I believe that you should have your OWN show... And now I am stepping down from my soapbox.

[@nickfoulkessons5824]

Thank you so much

[@ChipAK49]

Rory, much agreed, these two gentlemen are quite entertaining.

[@leandrolimeres]

You are a class act! And guys, yes I am from Brazil. Not lying at all! Lol

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

If there were a prize for describing a liquor badly Mr. Foulkes the Senior would be the Grand Prize winner for that description of Brandy. Will Mrs. Foulkes ever grace one of these videos with her presence? I think we should all like a proper introduction to Mother Foulkes.

[@JC-dh4gq]

Watching from Bayou Vista, Texas. USA.

[@KINGKINGSTON42]

Bravo, bravo 👏 👏

[@MichaelWatts]

Good to see you both - I’ve squirrelled a couple of these away for a special occasion

[@TyranyFighterPatriot]

This always reminds me of those 1990s morning talk show series that were so vintage and organic, relaxing to watch.

[@jopeify]

It's so great having a (Foulkes &) Son like you...

[@kenpj5930]

Incredible video. Very entertaining. Saludos from Chile!

[@AlistairHig]

The look on his face when he thinks the cigars were destroyed just so someone couldn't enjoy them. I think a little bit of his soul was lost right there.

[@zen1892]

fave show on youtube right now. nothing better.

[@brookelillyrobinson4316]

Another raucous classic of wit, cigars and strong french alcohol!

[@2jz-boi]

You guys should take some questions and do a Q&A video! Whilst smoking of course!

[@conradschur5536]

tremendous video as always

[@nickfoulkessons5824]

🙏🏼

[@ChipAK49]

Greetings, newer subscriber here. I have been watching your videos in chronological order, this so far is one of my favorite episodes. I really enjoy your humor and wit, I hope you gentlemen continue recording these chats!

[@christianellopm]

Bang up episode

[@Charlhiq]

Love your videos!

[@fifesimracerguy455]

Myself and my father In law love Hine Brandy very nice. I am looking forward to my birthday with a box of davidoffs and a nice Whiskey to go with the lovely cigars

[@iceman4729]

Are you sitting comfortably? hahaha great banter as always gentlemen

[@Tstorm-il5ih]

This dude. I shan't take them off.lol new sub. Very entertaining

[@jackjackie7061]

my man took some revenge on that cigar lol

[@haberjennings475]

I love this stuff that vic and Bob did. Along with all the other sketch shows this has held up well. Would be good to see vic and Bob back on the telly doing this and mulligan and o hare

[@bellys5037]

Good afternoon get the merchandise out t shirts would be good fighting the virus one corona at a time 😁

[@tukangbobo]

"Bottled since Jessus Christ" LOOL just find this channel and I like your content.

[@dennismoves6576]

I'd buy a petrol soaked cigar lighting rag from you guys if it came in a exclusive presentation.

[@Mustafa-do2bo]

I hope I’ll get the chance to meet you later this year when I visit Davidoff of London, love form Melbourne Australian

[@mooseko467]

Gentlemen, you are the best.

[@HabanosChris]

Mr. Foulkes has incredible powers of free association and Max too of course. Cigar sounded quite nice. I’ll get back to you with monetization ideas 🙂.

[@Subeffulgent]

Pretty fun. Good job.

[@paulsingh9043]

Unkempt barnyard full of dinosaurs 😆😆😆😆😆

[@ja5deep]

Chaps, another entertaining video - great dynamic! On the cigar side, I noticed there was no retrohaling (which in my experience was a game changer to the taste profile of a cigar). What are you views on retrohaling? Looking forward to the next vid!

[@TwentyOne_Five]

Bolivar is so good

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Très branché. Et je ne fume même pas.

[@nickfoulkessons5824]

🤣🙏🏼

[@CorentinHarbelot]

@@nickfoulkessons5824 We can find a way with Cognac

[@SnuggleBear1970]

Those who know choose Bolivar.

[@jimmaston5321]

Enjoy

[@Luke-hn4fv]

money was made to be made. and now the Foulkes and Sons shall make thy money.

[@michaelamos4651]

Shoes grass. Never the twain shall meet

[@dmitrikokotov3628]

thank you :))

[@TheCitizenRemy]

We approve of the gold fronts in Boston.

[@cadillacsmith5339]

Subscribed. I need some class in my life.

[@hahanah1463]

a question i was planning to research this myself. why is cognac ,cognac,brandy ,brandy and so on 👏

[@Keeper3035]

If we can get these guys to 20k subs I say we go the totally opposite direction of their style and they should smoke Swishers

[@greggani4716]

Another entertaining video. Keep up the good work and hope you all have a great Easter from the United States. Our apologies for Brandon!

[@jimmoss3233]

You must try the peasant Rakia from the Balkans. With a good cuban stogie Greetings from Belgrade Serbia 🇷🇸

[@Charlhiq]

Smoking a AJ New World. Very underestimated smoke

[@huss1205]

Cigars are damn expensive in Sweden, even your enemy wouldn't tax you like that..

[@huss1205]

@Nick Smith governments won't miss a chance on taxing something that people like, and people are silent and pay in the name of democracy...

[@4dog1977]

THE POSSE IS BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN AND MADE IT AN ENJOYABLE MORNING. ANYTIME WE CAN HONOR THE GREAT LIBERATOR, WITH THE MERE MENTION OF HIS NAME AND A CIGAR, THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE. VIEWER #2

[@antianexionistaporsiempre745]

Hello boys!!!! Sería muy bueno acompañarlo con un Havana Club Selección de Maestro!!!! O un Rón Santiago añejo 11 años!!! Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fabianm2819]

max showing his university student side there "do i put the whole thing in? aight ok"

[@kevinsenior8155]

Gents.... thanks for all your videos, I find them very entertaining. In this episode, I see you are enjoying a pretty powerful smoke. Of course, I appreciate Nick is a non drinker, while Max has recently learned that Cognac comes from France, but you both seem to be having a good time. So the question is: do you think a strong cigar can have a similar effect on one's demeanour as does alcohol? Personally, I think it can, but I'd love to hear your views. Merci.

[@nickfoulkessons5824]

Head spin on occasion 😂

[@michaelamos4651]

I'm suitably appalled 🤣

[@Paulywarp]

Please tell me the name of Max's sunglasses. I love them.

[@digitalskala]

what watch is that Max? looks brilliant

[@Rokemikal]

very nice