No cigar today. I had a bowl of Scotty's Butternut Blend in my Barling bent, and a bowl of Lane RLP in my classic cob.
I just started piping about a month ago. I'm not giving up cigars. I like cigars with friends, and the pipe when I'm studying or otherwise alone. I'm trying not to get to far down the slope with pipes, though.
smoked some chocolate rain out of my Ben Wade, Golden Matt, smoked some WO Larsen 1864 outa my Jobey, Stromboli. then smoked a AF cannones and a gran habano huge thing (corojo #5 maybe) Guitar Tom :smoker:
I have to correct my last post. I ended up staying up unreasonably late and had a Flor de Oliva lonsdale with about one year of rest. Those things are just about perfect now. Flavor reminded me of a Hemingway Short Story. The wrapper even had that lightly spiced touch of sweetness like the Hemingway cigars have. A great cigar, should cost twice as much as they're charging.
ok, well it's just us posting I guess. Heres my tally for today, started at the shop with a hansotia park avenue 44, then a padilla golden bear. went home, came back to the shop, smoked a LFD DL-700 then a CAO LX2 lancero, then a CAO america, oh and also a Tatuaje SW maduro in there somwhere. (I'm in the habbit of keeping my bands in my pocket, and yes, on occasion I have to smoke a perdomo fresco as you can see, unfortunately they float to the top I guess). Tom :smoker:
Perdomo Habano maduro robusto. Very nice, went well with the beer I was drinking.
'Twas a Victor Sinclair Serie 55 Yellow Grand Reserve Robusto on the way to last night's gig for me. It was better that I expected.
QuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 8/5/2009 1:50 AM
Perdomo Habano maduro robusto. Very nice, went well with the beer I was drinking.
Cool! That's what I had this morning on my long-ass drive to work (San Antonio to Austin). Just the right strength for me this morning--even went well with the Diet Coke I had with me.
Will have to remember to post my review later when somebody isn't paying me to do something else.
:biggrin:
Quoteguitar tom - 8/5/2009 12:13 AM
ok, well it's just us posting I guess. Heres my tally for today, started at the shop with a hansotia park avenue 44, then a padilla golden bear. went home, came back to the shop, smoked a LFD DL-700 then a CAO LX2 lancero, then a CAO america, oh and also a Tatuaje SW maduro in there somwhere. (I'm in the habbit of keeping my bands in my pocket, and yes, on occasion I have to smoke a perdomo fresco as you can see, unfortunately they float to the top I guess). Tom :smoker:
Man, I've only had the Park Avenue out of that top group.
I love the process of emptying out my day's worth of bands from my pockets. Sometimes the shorts I wear before bed end up with several days' worth of bands, which probably means I should have more than one pair of shorts (or I should wash them more often).
:sad:
I started the day with a Gispert Corona. A little too mild for my taste, almost like a 5 Vegas Gold Light and about halfway through it started needing near constant puffing to stay lit.
Shortly thereafter, I smoked what I think was a La Vieja Habana Rothschild Luxo, going by the description in the database. All the band said was La Vieja Habana. A buddy gave it to me about a month ago and said it had been in his humi "forever". I enjoyed it much more than the Gispert.
I'm not sure what's next, but when I woke up this morning I said to myself "Self, I think this is a four or five cigar day!"
Last night, at a small party on my girlfriend's roofdeck here in Boston, two cigars with a fellow cigar smoking friend: first, a '00 Bolivar Corona Extra, then a DPG JJ maduro belicoso. Probably because it was well aged, the Boli CE was complex and much more subtle than the more recent Boli's I've smoked. The DPG JJ was my end of the night dessert smoke, bold, rich, and spicy. Yum.
Today, just finished a Montecristo Afrique Jambo. My first Monte Afrique, a nice twist on the original. Hoping to get in another smoke before the night's over.
today was just a romeo y julieta red label churchhill that blew up on me and was a hard draw to begin with, and then an el baton torpedo., Tom :smoker:
Yesterday, cabiguan guapo maduro x2, cao brazillia anaconda, padilla golden bear, el rico, cao lx2 lancero, cao itallia box press, and an LFD DL-700, oh and some chocolate rain in my pipe. wow i was there from 12:00 to 12:00, Tom :smoker:
oh and like 6 vodka tonics (dirty)
Cigar #3 for me today was a Cu-Avana Intenso Toro. WOW! Strong and unrefined is the best description I can give, like being kicked in the chest by a mule when you think you're petting a goat. I loved it. I'm gonna eat leftover Chinese takeout and end the night with something nice...maybe one of those flavored Drew Estate Tabak Especial flavored jobs ...
Busy-assed weekend for me. Friday night I went to a herf and had a Acid Extra Ordinary Larry. this is a monster 60 ring cigar. Unfortunately, the wrapper started to unravel the moment I snipped the cap. That coupled with the giant ring caused a draw problem, felt like the cigar had a hole in it. I smoked about 2/3 of it anyway.
Saturday I went for a short (150 miles) ride in the rain with some friends. Later in the evening smoked a Victor Sinclair Serie 55 Yellow (cameroon) chiselfecto. The flavor on this cigar is good, but mine was nearly plugged--like sucking a golf ball through a garden hose.
I really wanted to follow that up with a standard Punch, but needed to get to bed---big day coming up Sunday!
Les
QuoteHot Stuff x - 8/4/2009 8:48 AM
No cigar today. I had a bowl of Scotty's Butternut Blend in my Barling bent, and a bowl of Lane RLP in my classic cob.
I just started piping about a month ago. I'm not giving up cigars. I like cigars with friends, and the pipe when I'm studying or otherwise alone. I'm trying not to get to far down the slope with pipes, though.
Pretty far down the slope, actually -- especially if that Barling Bent is pre-transition.
Had a VSG Robusto. I've been smoking these for years, and they never fail to amaze me. What a smooth, complex, flavorful stick!
nwb
I am having a Gurkha Master Select.
Thanks Jackal
had a olivia g series a smaller box pressed sized maduro pretty good
How about aPerdomo Habano Corojo at the beach in the afternoon, very nice cigar. In the evening, I had a Padilla Miami Torpedo, of which was very good. Happy Soking!
Had an 06 RyJ short churchill for a nightcap. My first of these. It was a lighter (mild-med) but complex and very enjoyable smoke.
Working on a Diablo Picantes...nice flavor. Review to come...
nwb
The very yummy Gurkha Master Selelct
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smoked a cabiguan maduro, a el baton torpedo, then an macanudo, i infused with cofee, then a perdomo fresco, then a el baton torpedo! thats it
Bolivar lonsdale
I had to take a couple of my girlfriend's friends to the airport this morning before work, so I refrained from smoking with them in the car. I think one of them said to smoke if I wanted to, but I try to do everything right when it comes to non-smokers because when I was young, cigarette smoke assaulted my senses...
Anyway, NO smoke today so far--I really wish I had a petite something or other so I could sit outside and puff during lunch break.
:cry: :violin:
However, yesterday's first smoke was about the most perfect morning smoke I've had in a long time--a La Aurora 2nds robusto. I bought a bundle a couple of months ago and the first I tried was just decent.
However, this one seemed much better and went with my Latte extremely well as I sat on the patio during the early morning hours before the temp climbed over 100. AGAIN.
:bright:
only a fresco so far :cry: Cao Brazillia Anaconda, cohiba robusto, and an A. Fuente 8-5-8, Tom :smoker:
Cruzado Elitas. My first Cruzado, and not my last.
I had A bluntsville cigar Sweet. after pissing on it to moisten it. I had better crap but who cares.
BlackIrish - the Cruzados are excellent when I can find them. They tend to sell quickly.
As for me, I am having my first Graycliff Double Espresso. This cigar smelled phenomenal prelight, and I've really enjoed the 1/2 inch so far.
nwb
Don Lino 1989 maduro robusto. Semi-decent smoke but the burn was horrible. I've got another one in the humidor and I will let it sit for a long time before I try it. However, I did have an Arturo Fuente Exquisito maduro later in the day and it made up for the Don Lino. Great little cigar!
Had a Perdomo 2 yesterday for the first time. It had a little trouble staying lit, but otherwise, a solid smoke with some nice hints of vanilla and leather.
LFD Double Ligero Chisel...I might get to sleep by sunrise. :biggrin:
Gurkha Centurion.
Padilla Serie 68, if you havent tried them they are a decent cigar!
A. Fuente double chateu maduro x2, Gran Habano El Rico, my pipe ( picked up some chocolate rain, and black truffle tobacco today) and a new ACID KUBA MADURO pre release from the show, Tom :smoker:
Enjoyed a Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Robusto on the way to work today: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=16008
It went really well with the latte my girl made for me--she was up early for some reason. The coffee she used has a French vanilla flavor added to it. Normally I hate flavored coffee, especially for espresso. However, the Sol Cubano really had a great back-and-forth going with this drink. The vanilla of the drink complimented the caramel/chocolate notes; the steamed milk mixed well with the woodsy spice...
It was a good drive until I ran out of cigar and drink with 15 minutes left before I got to work (that's how long it takes for me to get to work.)
:smoker:
I'm on the express bus heading home from work and will be smoking a Montecristo Afrique shortly.
A CAO Brazillia anaconda, LFD DL-700, Padilla Golden bear, Tom :smoker:
Litto Gomez Diaz Cubano..........What a smoke!! WOW!
Yesterday I had a Hemingway Short Story after lunch, and Flor de Oliva Lonsdale while doing some motorcycle maintenace, and a Baccarat maduro to close out the evening.
The Afrique was great..really good smoke! For some reason my local B&M doesn't carry them. JR is the only place I've found them.
I had a 5 Vegas Series A Robusto size, not sure what their lingo is for a 5 x 50 ring but it was damn good!
:dancing:
Sitting on the patio smoking a Don Pepin Cuban Classic. Although it is good, I'll have to reserve these for earlier in the day.
nwb
Tat Havana VI Nobles
Perdomo Lot 23 Corojo.
I just had another La Aurora Leoninos Corojitos. At 5x29, it's the perfect size for finishing out my lunch break. Nice little cigar with lots of spice. I could taste it even after eating barbecued chicken with a rather hearty sauce.
I'm about 2 inches into an Oliva Angel La Meca. So far, it has been a nice flavorful cigar. Review to come...
nwb
I think I will have a Desconosido a little later... maybe a Don Fernando too
Yesterday, a Montecristo White Robusto.
Today, a Perdomo Cuban Parejo Belicoso after lunch and tonight, a Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso after dinner.
Punch London Club maduro this morning. A Sol Cubano Cabinet Magnum while I was puttering around in the shop this afternoon. A Padron Londres maduro late in the evening. It was a good day. :smoker:
Tatuaje Reserva J21. Wow that was good :smoker:
Padron No.2000 Maduro Then a Punch rothschild Both were very good
had an aristoff boxpressed maduro torpedo...great cigar!
Last light smoke was a Padilla Miami Toro, another very good cigar!
Morning drive: Sancho Panza Caballero Grand Corona.
Awesome! Didn't know what to expect, as this was my first SP cigar... what a fine cigar. Mellow spice under a smooth woodsy flavor. Reminded me of one or two ISOMs I've tried.
Lasted the whole 90 minute drive and was sad to see it end.
:thumbsup:
El Baton torpedo, LFD limitado4, Tobacco Biaez SF, Padilla Golden Bear, Illusion 2/4
arturo fuente hemingway and a perdomo slow aged churchill
Cohiba Red Dot last night.
the new Cain Habano Ligero robusto, very full flavored. Be sitting down when you smoke one, it will get your attention!
Isabela red robusto w/espresso.........YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!!
Last night: 5 Vegas Gold Robusto, Oliva Serie V Ligero Especial Double Robusto, and a really bad experience with a Gurkha Beauty Sultan. :mad:
Today I smoked the De Vinci Jason gave me as a bonus. I have to say not bad at all
Thanks for the smoke Jason so far you are 2 for 2 in recommending smokes or 1 for 1 Rebecca recommended
The Punch Rare Corojo
Illusione 4/2g, Acid Kuba Maduro, Joya de nicaragua antonie?, CAO Brazillia Anaconda, CAO LX2 Lancero, Tom :smoker:
Last night was a Cuba Aliados Miami. Damn am i in love.
gran habano el rico, tabaco biaez sf, perdomo fresco, my pipe, some black truffle, and chocolate rain, Tom :smoker:
DPG Tabacos Baez....kind of different from most of his other blends IMHO. Good though.
nwb
Gurkha Castle Hall Churchill.
Thanks Larry
QuoteWeLustPapes - 8/15/2009 8:35 PM Cohiba Red Dot last night.
One of my favorites.
I smoked the pipe on Sunday, some Boswell's No Bite Delite, and some unknown sliced swirl that I got from a friend.
Oh, almost forgot, I also had an Alta Gracia cigarillo, it was pretty good.
I was too busy to smoke a full size stick today so I had to satisfy myself with a quick Brazilia mini when I put the dogs up for the night. It was good even though it didn't last very long. Beats not smoking one at all.
had a 3 siglos and a don tomas
Had a Oliva Serie 'G' Maduro Belicoso this afternoon. Just an amazing cigar--probably my favorite size and wrapper for the Oliva G's.
Finished the Sunday night up with a CAO 'VR' Moby (i think it's basically a Toro).
Often the description in CI/CBid is a bunch of bulls**t, but I TOTALLY agree with this one:
"a robust bouquet of earthy and leathery flavors, complemented by a note of coffee and a lovely touch of sweet pepper on the finish."
There's such a great lingering flavor of coffee with this cigar, it makes you wonder why anyone bothers smoking a coffee-infused or coffee-flavored cigar when you can just have a REAL cigar like this.
:cigarman:
Managed to find the time to smoke a few over the weekend
Friday night:
00 Rafael Gonzalez corona extra -- a great summer smoke. Light, floral, grassy at first, it builds in strength and shows more earth in the last third. Perfect burn and construction.
Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 consul
Saturday night:
Pinar del Rio Classico Exclusivo churchill
Fonseca Cubano Limitado toro
Sunday afternoon:
Casa Royale robusto
Smoked a Perdomo ESV '91 Connecticut on the way in to work. (Need more of those.)
In my 5x carrier, I still have these choices for the drive home:
CAO Italia Novella
Calle Ocho Churchill Sumatra
Legends Series - Perdomo (Red Label)
5 Vegas Series 'A' Artisan
Corey - For the drive back home I'd reccomend the Series A - you can't go wrong with them! How are the Calle ocho's?
Quoterkarkada - 8/17/2009 1:42 PM
Corey - For the drive back home I'd reccomend the Series A - you can't go wrong with them! How are the Calle ocho's?
I LOVE the Series A--my favorite size is the Anomaly. The 4.5" x 44 size is perfect for a late night smoke before bed.
As for the Calle Ochos, they are a great driving cigar. Good taste and burn, but no complexity to speak of. Earthy and the wrapper adds some spice.
:cigarman:
Oliva Special S toro
Had a little extra time this evening, so I'm smoking a Padron 5000 Maddie. Forgot how much I enjoyed the Padron X000 series.
nwb
Quotecmmayo - 8/17/2009 3:13 PM
Quoterkarkada - 8/17/2009 1:42 PM
Corey - For the drive back home I'd reccomend the Series A - you can't go wrong with them! How are the Calle ocho's?
I LOVE the Series A--my favorite size is the Anomaly. The 4.5" x 44 size is perfect for a late night smoke before bed.
As for the Calle Ochos, they are a great driving cigar. Good taste and burn, but no complexity to speak of. Earthy and the wrapper adds some spice.
:cigarman:
I really like the Anomaly too- good short cigar.
Heh, the 5 Vegas Serie A Anomaly is my Wednesday Lunchtime Herf cigar. Need a smoke that lasts under and hour, so it's the Anomaly, Hemingway Short Story, or Oliva Special G on most days.
Last night I had a Oliva Serie 'O' Robusto, and a Helix x550 Maduro, each with about 6 months rest. I have a box of the Helix, and the cellos are pretty damn golden these days, and the cigars have just a slight bit of plume on them. Mild but flavorful and delicious.
A. Fuente Cannones, Perdomo Fresco, Tabacco baez SF, Lfd DL-700, Oliva G Cameroon, and some black trufrfel and chocolate rain in my Wrong Box Col. D pipe and my Ben Wade Golden Matt, Tom :smoker: :hitme:
A. Fuente Cannones, Perdomo Fresco, Tabacco baez SF, Lfd DL-700, Oliva G Cameroon, and some black trufrfel and chocolate rain in my Wrong Box Col. D pipe and my Ben Wade Golden Matt, Tom :smoker: :hitme:
I had a Series A Apocaylpse, a little big, but a great smoke! later on I had a victor sinclair 55 sun grown and it was terrible! go figure!
Quoteguitar tom - 8/18/2009 1:32 PM A. Fuente Cannones, Perdomo Fresco, Tabacco baez SF, Lfd DL-700, Oliva G Cameroon, and some black trufrfel and chocolate rain in my Wrong Box Col. D pipe and my Ben Wade Golden Matt, Tom :smoker: :hitme:
Tom, you are one smokin' MoFo... :smoker: :rocker: :rocker: :thumbsup: :bow: :bow:
Ambrosia Nectar, from Drew Estates
5 Vegas Series A Artisan while I was putting the hinges on my humidor project. Tiny little brass screws for the hinges! My drill wouldn't hold a bit small enough to predrill the holes so I had to hold the drill in a pin vise. I was a nervous wreck by the time I finished the last hole. Kept expecting the teeny little drill to snap any minute. The cigar settled me down though. By the time I finished drilling a hole it was time to take another puff. Worked out pretty good.
Perdomo champagne (said like cristopher walken in the continental skit) and a perdomo patriarch conneticut, I love cigar reps! smoked free so far today!, Tom :hitme: just smoked an LFD chisel maduro, and a legend ario
Quoteguitar tom - 8/18/2009 3:41 PM
Perdomo champagne (said like cristopher walken in the continental skit)
Wow, wow wee wow, wow, wow!
:smoker:
Quoteguitar tom - 8/18/2009 2:41 PM
Perdomo champagne (said like cristopher walken in the continental skit) and a perdomo patriarch conneticut, I love cigar reps! smoked free so far today!, Tom :hitme:
I know you enjoy Cham-pag-ne, how do I know this?
Broke down and smoked a Tatuaje Series P3 from the box I got in a week ago. Not at all disappointed in my blind purchase.
nwb
Boardwalk Torpedo. - Wanted to see if it was an ok cigar.
This cigar was, in the words of Marcellus Wallace, "pretty f***in' far from okay"
:blech:
Played hookey and took another road trip to Philly today. Smoked way too many cigars:
3 Siglos Robosto
3 Siglos Torpedo
RP Vintage 1992 Toro
Aston VSG Torpedo
Drew Estate Java
Reposasado Saloman
Montecristo Afrique
Gran Habano # 5 Gran Robusto
:-0 :-0 :-0
QuoteJackal - 8/18/2009 9:09 PM
Boardwalk Torpedo. - Wanted to see if it was an ok cigar.
This cigar was, in the words of Marcellus Wallace, "pretty f***in' far from okay"
:blech:
:lmao:
Last night I had a Rocky Patel Summer Collection robusto and a Cohiba XV 550. I liked the Rocky better. Full reviews will follow.
Last night I had a Cuban Stock Royal Selection and a Helix. I was really impressed with the Royal Selection. Apparently it was a bit hit at the IPCPR, and got a mention in cigarcyclopedia. I can see why. Since this is a local company for me I'm glad to see they are getting some attention.
Quotelowpro75 - 8/19/2009 11:58 AM
Last night I had a Cuban Stock Royal Selection and a Helix. I was really impressed with the Royal Selection. Apparently it was a bit hit at the IPCPR, and got a mention in cigarcyclopedia. I can see why. Since this is a local company for me I'm glad to see they are getting some attention.
I've heard nothing but good things about the Cuban Stock Royal Selection. It's on my "try" list -- if I ever find any.
I think I'll kick back with a Perdomo 10th anniversary Maduro tonight...
oh, and a beer!
:dancing:
QuoteROTHNH - 8/19/2009 1:54 PM
Quotelowpro75 - 8/19/2009 11:58 AM
Last night I had a Cuban Stock Royal Selection and a Helix. I was really impressed with the Royal Selection. Apparently it was a bit hit at the IPCPR, and got a mention in cigarcyclopedia. I can see why. Since this is a local company for me I'm glad to see they are getting some attention.
I've heard nothing but good things about the Cuban Stock Royal Selection. It's on my "try" list -- if I ever find any.
This is the only place I know that sells them. I believe they are partly owned by Crown David since it represents about 60% of their inventory in the retail store. I have never ordered from them online but have dealt with them in the retail store on many occasions.
http://www.sjcigars.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=S&Category_Code=csr
Quotelowpro75 - 8/19/2009 2:07 PM
QuoteROTHNH - 8/19/2009 1:54 PM
Quotelowpro75 - 8/19/2009 11:58 AM
Last night I had a Cuban Stock Royal Selection and a Helix. I was really impressed with the Royal Selection. Apparently it was a bit hit at the IPCPR, and got a mention in cigarcyclopedia. I can see why. Since this is a local company for me I'm glad to see they are getting some attention.
I've heard nothing but good things about the Cuban Stock Royal Selection. It's on my "try" list -- if I ever find any.
This is the only place I know that sells them. I believe they are partly owned by Crown David since it represents about 60% of their inventory in the retail store. I have never ordered from them online but have dealt with them in the retail store on many occasions.
http://www.sjcigars.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=S&Category_Code=csr
Thanks - they have a sampler for $19.95 - looks like a steal and I'll be ordering that soon.
smoked an El Baton torpedo, as I smoked it at my local shop, UPS shows up with a box of goodies with CAO tape all over it, and inside the new CAO Cuban Press 12 pack, so I picked that up, smoked the Italia, great: the MX2 awesome: and another Itallia, one of my fays, even better in this package!, Tom :hitme:
Gonna try the 3 Siglos torpedo that I snagged from the cigar pass.
Enjoying a Punch rare corojo (thanks Jackel!!)
I have a Champagne in the humidor- may have to break into that later. Just finished my first CAO Brasilia Gol- much smoother than I expected.
Gran Habano 3 Siglos Robusto....awesome smoke!
Gispert Robusto. Don't know what's next, but I ain't ready for bed yet! :dancing:
Arturo Fuente Exposito maduro on the way to check the mail this morning, a Pinar del Rio robusto in the afternoon, and a Joya de Nicaragua Antano machito after supper. The machitos have 6 months in the humidor and they're really smoothing out.
Just finished a cheap Nicaraguan cigar called Gamboni Ninos (about a 4.5 X 44 gauge). It was given to me by a guy at Finck's Cigar Factory Outlet. Not bad at all--reminded me of the CI Legends Black Label (La Aurora).
Sold at Sam's Club for about $12 for 12.
Speaking of Finck's, I bought a Charles the Great which I am about to try, along with a Java Latte Wafe which was on sale for $3 at the outlet.
Finck's really is a cool place to hang. I went there earlier and smoked my last Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Du Prince '99 (ISOM). Awesome mellow taste of woody spice. The last third of that cigar was as good as I've ever tasted.
:cigarman:
La Fontana Vintage Galileo. Not bad, not great. I gave it a three. It was a little bitter just after the light, but it mellowed. You've got to like a robusto that drops its ash once before you're done.
A Nestor Miranda Collection Special Selection 20th Anniversary Danno by the harbor Boat House this afternoon with a couple Sam Adams Lager draughts.
Tonight, a Verdadero Organic Robusto after dinner with a double expresso and a twist.
Vegas de Fonseca Sobrinos (from Black Irish form a cigar pass) - This was my first Vegas de Fonseca. I am a big fan of the Fonseca Vintage and the Fonseca Cubano so this was a treat. - Thanks Eddie
Chisel Maduro!! Thanks Tim.....Spectacular :biggrin:
Quotecmmayo - 8/21/2009 9:45 PM
Speaking of Finck's, I bought a Charles the Great which I am about to try, along with a Java Latte Wafe which was on sale for $3 at the outlet.
:cigarman:
Follow-up: The Charles the Great was dry and plugged. Couldn't get any kind of draw on it, so I had to pitch it. This is the fourth cigar I've bought from the Finck outlet that has been unsmokable. I'm beginning to think they aren't keeping that big-ass humidor properly maintained. Either that, or their cigars are the cheapest s**t they can get their hands on.
The wafe was not an enjoyable smoke. Burn was messed up. What a stupid shape for a cigar--a big popsicle.
Saturday was better. I stuck to cigars I could trust such as a RP Vintage 1990 and a Montecristo Media Noche. I also bought a variety 12-pack of Michelob wheat beers (Shock Top, Honey Wheat, and two others) that went well with my smokes. Especially the Michelob Dunkel Weiss.
:beer:
Punch London Club maduro on the way to town this morning. An Anejo #48 tonight...two hours of blissfull YOWZZZUHHH! :dancing:
QuoteAlphairon - 8/24/2009 9:31 PM
Punch London Club maduro on the way to town this morning. An Anejo #48 tonight...two hours of blissfull YOWZZZUHHH! :dancing:
nice... hope my jealousy isn't showing too much...
:shades:
Had a gran habano 3 siglos...twas goood....
Had a gran habano 3 siglos...twas goood....
Quotecmmayo - 8/21/2009 9:45 PM
The wafe was not an enjoyable smoke. Burn was messed up. What a stupid shape for a cigar--a big popsicle.
I have yet to hear of anyone who has liked the wafe. The shape is a pain and it tastes horrible. Why do they still make this abomination. :confused:
Cao Mx2 Cuban press, CAO Brazillia Cuban press, LFD oscuro cabinet 6, LFD natural 600, and some irish puff out of my purex billiard, and some southern comfort out of my Ben Wade Golden Matt. Tom :hitme:
It was a good day for cigars. Padron Londres maduro, Padilla Series 68 robusto, and ended the evening with a Don Pepin Garcia Generosos.
QuoteAlphairon - 8/27/2009 6:32 PM
It was a good day for cigars. Padron Londres maduro, Padilla Series 68 robusto, and ended the evening with a Don Pepin Garcia Generosos.
Now that is a good day b :-)
ACID Roam
Oliva Series G torpedo, had been awile since I had one, was very enjoyable
Oliva Series G torpedo, had been awile since I had one, was very enjoyable
Oliva Seroes G Torpedo, it was great!
Had a Nica Libre on my way into work...twas good.
Smoked only one cigar yesterday--and it was a good one (an ISOM). After dinner I sat on the patio with my video iPod, watching the last few shows of Entourage Season 3 and smoking a Rafael Gonzales Petit Corona from 1999.
It was so good. :biggrin:
Had a wonderful mellow aged taste of wood and spice. Built in complexity and strength as it went. I've noticed that I can exhale through my nose with a cigar like this and get nothing but more flavor--no sting or burn at all. And the aftertaste almost floats on the tips of my taste buds.
This is only my 8th ISOM and I'm really starting to understand what the big deal is.
Padilla Miami Toro, very good!
QuoteDonM - 8/28/2009 10:17 PM
Padilla Miami Toro, very good!
Hey, me, too. Followed by a La Aurora Robusto Cameroon. Both great.
Got 2 beers left--think I'll smoke a Oliva G Belicoso Maduro to close out the night.
Tis a good evening. :shades:
5 Vegas Miami Robusto with coffe for breakfast :shades:
La Herencia Cubana last night. Tonight possibly a RP Edge.
Last night, Crazy Connecticut, Macanudo Cafe Port...Tonight, Padron Anniversary Alternative by TNT cigars, but it was so damn cold and windy and rainy here tonight that I only smoked half of it.
Punch Coronation (tubo) earlier, now a Tat Havana VI Angeles as a nightcap
Smoked a few as I am working through my samples but the most memorable were the Pinar Del Rio Sun Grown Lancero in the afternoon and the Esteban Carrerras Carrerras Robusto in the evening. The PDR was particularly good. :shy:
Don Pepin Garcia My Father :cigarman:
Cuesta Rey sungrown Cortez, it was very good!
Weekend smokes (actually can't remember them all, but here are a few highlights):
Hoyo de Monterrey Coronation Tubo (isom)
Slainte by La Aurora scotch whisky infused tubo
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
Saint Luis Rey Serie G Rothschild
Montecristo White Especial #3
TNT Dominican Montecristo White Alternative Robusto
ACID Ronin
RYJ Habana Reserve Belicoso last night
El Beso Classic Torpedo
I'm hoping to take the kids to the playground this afternoon and enjoy a smoke. I'm thinking either the 601 torpedo I purchased a few weeks ago, or another Alacranes. Choices, choices.......
I'm in the home stretch of an Oliva V churchill. It's my first V in this size. Wow! It delivers one bigass dose of flavor and nicotine.
Just finished a Partagas 898, very good aside from nursing a loose wrapper
Nica Libre Principe. My first Nica Libre. Not bad at all. Probably be better with some age on it. I've got four more sizes left in the sampler. I'll try the Exclusivo in a few days and see how that goes.
Had a MAXX by Alec Bradley on the way home. I think it was a churchill, but I checked the database and it was probably the Curve or the Culture--definitely not a 48 gauge--more like a 54.
I thought this was a wonderful cigar with lots of body and a mellow woodsy taste as a base. Got dried cherries, leather, caramel, and cocoa/espresso notes. also got the 5 finger gut punch!
Loved it. Smoked it to the nub and was rewarded by citrus flavors in the last few puffs that I THOUGHT I had tasted in the first inch, but wasn't sure.
:thumbsup:
When I figure out what size I got in that sampler, I'll post my review.
addendum: It was a "Culture," the churchill size. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Tried an Onyx - very rich but good.
Had a Quintero robusto natural, decent!
Tried a Rocky Patel Cubano last night ( expected more from it) and a La Flor de Cano (pleasantly surpised)
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro, tasty and milder than I expected.
Had a Graycliffe 1666 Presidente that was in a CI sampler yesterday. OK cigar but I wouldn't pay big bucks for one.
Fonseca Habana Seleccion Invictos. Jason (Jackal) sent this to me in a bomb and it is a great cigar. Not complex but very tasty and most enjoyable! Thanks Jackal. :biggrin:
QuoteAlphairon - 9/2/2009 7:30 AM
Had a Graycliffe 1666 Presidente that was in a CI sampler yesterday. OK cigar but I wouldn't pay big bucks for one.
I felt the same way. I think I prefer the G2. Mainly cause it's cheaper.
Got two cigars ready for tonight. The first is a PLASENCIA OPULENCIA (GLASS TUBED). Just bought that at the liquor store--what the Hell, you know?
After that, I'm smoking a JOSE L. PIEDRA NACIONALES (short filler ISOM). These little things pack a spicy punch.
:shades:
Gonna let the Plasencia rest outside the tube a few days...
Switching to a "CAO Limited Edition box-pressed America Robusto."
It's one of the two "special" cigar from the sampler pack. Anyone tried this cigar?
Had a Perdomo Cuban Parejo last night- really, really smooth and creamy. Not very complex, but a solid smoke.
I had one of my go to Punch London Club maduros this morning while I was out wandering around. Tonight I'm going to try a Carlos Torano Noventa Latin I've had in the humidor for about 9 months. I think it's time to fire it up.
Just finished a DPG Blue label sitting by the pool, it was great!
Gurkha Sherpa and a Perdomo Lot 23...
I just got back from seeing District 9 (was very cool), and I just finished a late dinner, so I think it's time for a favorite--an Oliva Series V Double Robusto.
Perdomo ESV '91
QuoteJackal - 9/6/2009 9:50 PM
Perdomo ESV '91
Funny enough, same thing here. :shades:
Vegas Cubanas Imperiale, very nice!
QuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 9/7/2009 2:27 AM
QuoteJackal - 9/6/2009 9:50 PM
Perdomo ESV '91
Funny enough, same thing here. :shades:
Never guess whats on Joes Daily Deal?
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/spec_jc.asp?globalt=1
Sunday and Monday's cigars were a VS Tobacconist Sumatra Churchill, a couple 5 Vegas Gold Double Nickels, a 5 Vegas Fifty Five, a 5 Vegas Series A Apotheosis and a RP Edge Lite.
Monday I got to try my first ISOM, a RyJ No.3 :dancing:
Damn, for a little cigar , that thing had a big nicotine kick.
I smoked a Padilla Edicion Especial Acilles Toro I got from Jackal in his SoCal bomb!! It's a winner!! Just posted my review :smoker:
Quotemountedshriner - 9/8/2009 10:59 AM
I smoked a Padilla Edicion Especial Acilles Toro I got from Jackal in his SoCal bomb!! It's a winner!! Just posted my review :smoker:
Check out today's CI special:
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/spec_jc.asp
10 Padilla Achilles Robusto - $22.50 (free shipping on the order)
I started out with a Drew Estate Tabak Especial Robusto Dulce. Far different than what I expected. Very little true cigar/tobacco flavor and less coffee than I expected from a cigar that said "coffee infused" on the band, but tons of chocolate. I wouldn't smoke one every day, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.
About an hour later, I smoked a Gispert Belicoso which didn't impress me at all.
The Gispert was a let down for me as well, they sure look nice though dont they?
I may do a CAO Black or a VR tonight while grilling out...
:confused:
QuoteBob Cordell - 9/9/2009 10:47 AM
The Gispert was a let down for me as well, they sure look nice though dont they?
I may do a CAO Black or a VR tonight while grilling out...
:confused:
I bought a Gispert sampler from Famous a month and a half ago. The Robusto was okay, the Beli was a dog, and my puppies ate the Toro. :-0. I've still got the Churchill and the Lonsdale to go. But you're right; they are pretty.
I was pretty much expecting something close to a Romeo Reserva Real or Monte out of the Gispert maybe...
Great looking Connie Shade wrapper, thats where the comparison stopped though.
:mad:
I'm with you, Bob. Gispert isn't on my "next to buy" list. I did however just nub a surprising cigar, a Cigar Hut Bundles Box Pressed Maduro Robusto. Surprising because the guy that gave it to me paid like 40 cents each, shipping included, and I'd smoke these every day of the week over a Gispert. Not as perty, but sometimes even ugly girls can be fun... :-0
:lmao: :lmao:
:lmao: :lmao:
Beauty is only a light switch and another shot away!
QuoteBob Cordell - 9/9/2009 1:59 PM
:lmao: :lmao:
Beauty is only a light switch and another shot away!
Best answer I've ever heard to the question "What do you look for in a woman?": "The small of her back!"
I forgot to add the answer to "what part of a woman to you like to see most?"
And yes, I know there are ladies that are members of this group, but I'm pretty sure that they are aware that all men are pigs, so don't even start with commentary, Larry, or we'll tell your SWMBO about your recent indiscretions... :shades: :biggrin:
Wait for it...
'The top of their head!" :biggrin:
Padilla Miami Robusto was the snack last night
Had my first La Flor Dominicana today. I've been looking for them at Schwab's in Lexington and they finally had some today. Bought an El Jocko maduro and a Limitado III. Had the El Jocko on the way home and it was a really decent smoke. Funny looking little thing though. Looks like a miniature bowling pin. The foot has an abrupt taper from about 40 to 54 ring in the span of a 1/2" then it tapers to 32 ring at the head. It's only 4 and 1/2 inches long so it looks a little odd. Doesn't affect the taste though and it lasted close to an hour. I'll save the Limitado III for a special occassion.
QuoteAlphairon - 9/10/2009 7:09 PM
Had my first La Flor Dominicana today. I've been looking for them at Schwab's in Lexington and they finally had some today. Bought an El Jocko maduro and a Limitado III. Had the El Jocko on the way home and it was a really decent smoke. Funny looking little thing though. Looks like a miniature bowling pin. The foot has an abrupt taper from about 40 to 54 ring in the span of a 1/2" then it tapers to 32 ring at the head. It's only 4 and 1/2 inches long so it looks a little odd. Doesn't affect the taste though and it lasted close to an hour. I'll save the Limitado III for a special occassion.
La Flor seems to fly under the radar a lot of the time. Their Double Ligero series are some of the most flavorful cigars I've had, albeit they are nicotine bombs. The LFD DL Chisel is my favorite of their offerings.
Speaking of which, I need to find a deal on those...
nwb
Just finishing up a Cabaiguan Maduro. It was not what I expected, but it was a really good cigar nonetheless.
Also picked up a Cain and the reblended La Aroma de Cuba for this weekend.
nwb
La Aurora Robusto, and it was a great cigar!
QuoteDonM - 9/11/2009 8:08 PM
La Aurora Robusto, and it was a great cigar!
Have had one in the past. A very tasty cigar indeed. :-)
While working today at the cigarshop I brought one of my personal cigars from home .. Which is my favorite cigar . The Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra. Today I am smoking the Torpedo .
Tried one of the new batch of Punch London Club maduros today with a month of humi time on them. Still need a couple more weeks before they start getting to where they need to be.
Oliva G Toro, another fine cigar!
I don't know what is on the docket for today. It is the NFL regular season opener, so maybe it depends if the Eagles win. Last night I had a RP Decade. It was a pretty good smoke.
Only had time for a quick one -- a Montecristo Peruvian Buena Fortuna maduro. JR bills this as super strong. They're not, but they're a flavorful smoke.
Last night I smoked a Chateau Fuente Maduro... and did not have a good experience with it. It burned hot and tunneled like crazy. I think it may have been a bit dry though. Unfortunetely it was my only one, so I won't be able to give it a second chance.
I keep all the sticks I receive as gifts/trades in one humidor, and I think it may have gotten a bit dry, so the sticks in the one humi are in need of rehab. :sad:
First cigar yesterday was one I can't talk about yet, but I get the feeling Jackal aren't quite in agreement. :biggrin: The second was a 5 Vegas Fifty Five. I'm not quite sure what today will bring.
Another of the 5 pack that I am supposed to review. Very good, liked it much better than the first one of the pack.
I had a 5 Vegas Classic today. Pretty good smoke until it came apart about 2 inches in. Never saw anything like it. It suddenly swelled and the wrapper frayed out all over the place like it had exploded or something. I tried to keep it going but it was a hopeless cause. Sorta looks like the filler was bunched funny in that spot and something went haywire. I know it wasn't overhumidified because it's been at 65% for over a month. Weird!
I just smoked a Cain Maduro, and it was not what I expected. The cigar definitely is a nicotine bomb, but it wasn't nearly as full as I would have thought being 100% ligero. It ended up being fairly comparable to a RP Edge Maddie. I had expected something along the lines of a LFD DL.
That being said, it was definitely a solid cigar. Not too complex, but some nice coffee and sweetness I like in cigars. These would probably get better with age as well.
nwb
Sunday's smokes were a CAO Italia Positano and an ERDM Robusto.
I smoked a Padilla Obsidian belicoso tonight. I got a bundle of these about a year ago and smoked a few fresh. I haven't had one in a long while, but pulled one out on a whim. It was really good! Smoother, balanced, mellower, yes, and not super complex, but with great dark maduro flavors. I still have more than half the bundle and am looking forward to the rest of them.
QuoteBlackIrish - 9/14/2009 11:07 PM
I smoked a Padilla Obsidian belicoso tonight. I got a bundle of these about a year ago and smoked a few fresh. I haven't had one in a long while, but pulled one out on a whim. It was really good! Smoother, balanced, mellower, yes, and not super complex, but with great dark maduro flavors. I still have more than half the bundle and am looking forward to the rest of them.
They are some tasty looking cigars, I'm thinking of picking up a 5pack.
Had a La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial last night. Great medium bodied cigar.
nwb
RYJ Habana Reserve Belicoso, A very nice cigar if you have not tried one
CAO - Brazilia Amazon. Really smooth maduro
QuoteJackal - 9/16/2009 10:41 AM
CAO - Brazilia Amazon. Really smooth maduro
Brazilia's are awesome! I got a 5 pack of GOL! on CigarMonster for $15.
The Amazon was amazing; it burned for two hours and stayed smooth the whole time.
I, too, had a Brazilia--a Gol! before bed last night. After a weekend of being sick and not being able to taste anything, this was JUST the cigar I needed.
This morning's drive had me enjoying a 5 Vegas classic torpedo. I likes me some 5 Vegas cigars!
:biggrin:
5 Vegas are great- I really need to get some more of those.
Taking the day off work today- started out with a Lot 23. I'll probably be lighting up the Oliva V I bought last week later this afternoon...
Living the good life, I see.
I think the CAO Brazilia GOL is one of the finest maduro cigars on the market, especially for the money.
QuoteJKG - 9/16/2009 10:12 AM
I think the CAO Brazilia GOL is one of the finest maduro cigars on the market, especially for the money.
That Amazon was my first CAO Brazilia ever. It won't be my last. :smoker2:
QuoteJKG - 9/16/2009 1:12 PM
I think the CAO Brazilia GOL is one of the finest maduro cigars on the market, especially for the money.
Completely agree. The Brazilia is my favorite offering by CAO, followed very closely by the Italia. Both are reasonably priced cigars, too.
nwb
I really like the Brazilia, too. The Italia not as much. I had an Italia Sunday; ragged, uneven burn, got a little bitter, like coffee that's been on too long. Not really unpleasant enough to keep me from smoking another, but enough to make me reach for something else first.
Quotegitfiddl - 9/16/2009 5:32 PM
I really like the Brazilia, too. The Italia not as much. I had an Italia Sunday; ragged, uneven burn, got a little bitter, like coffee that's been on too long. Not really unpleasant enough to keep me from smoking another, but enough to make me reach for something else first.
I'm really sorry to hear that. I usually try to smoke most CAOs after dry boxing them for a while - they smoke better at 60% RH. The Italia has a very unique flavor I haven't found in any other cigar. If you get a chance to try another, let it sit out for a while and then give it a shot.
Right now, I'm really digging this Carlos Torano Virtuoso I'm smoking. It is the best cigar I've had that carries the Torano name.
nwb
Last night I had a Oliva O maduro robusto, first maduro in awhile, it was really good!
Padilla Edicion Especial robusto Corojo! Good smoke and very reasonable.
Quotemountedshriner - 9/17/2009 9:03 AM
Padilla Edicion Especial robusto Corojo! Good smoke and very reasonable.
Is that the same thing as the Achilles?
Had a Rocky Patel Signature Series during the morning drive. I remember the last two I smoked having more flavor than this--seemed really mild.
I don't know, maybe I brushed my tongue too hard this morning. :confused:
Still tasted good.
Quotenwb - 9/16/2009 10:05 PM
Quotegitfiddl - 9/16/2009 5:32 PM
I really like the Brazilia, too. The Italia not as much. I had an Italia Sunday; ragged, uneven burn, got a little bitter, like coffee that's been on too long. Not really unpleasant enough to keep me from smoking another, but enough to make me reach for something else first.
I'm really sorry to hear that. I usually try to smoke most CAOs after dry boxing them for a while - they smoke better at 60% RH. The Italia has a very unique flavor I haven't found in any other cigar. If you get a chance to try another, let it sit out for a while and then give it a shot.
Right now, I'm really digging this Carlos Torano Virtuoso I'm smoking. It is the best cigar I've had that carries the Torano name.
nwb
I'll try that next time around. The Italia was a gift from a friend's stash. He had it for a while and admittedly, before it got to me, it wasn't stored in, shall we say, the most favorable conditions which might have been part of the reason it wasn't as satisfying as it could/should have been.
Breakfast was a 97 Belinda Princess, a tasty little machine made.
A Montecristo Churchill today and a Romeo y Julieta Exhibition #1 yesterday. Big smokes, comforting consistency, just what I needed. :bright:
Nestor Miranda special edition Lancero
5 Vegas Classic last night
QuoteJackal - 9/18/2009 2:20 AM
Nestor Miranda special edition Lancero
I like that cigar. :cool:
Quotelowpro75 - 9/18/2009 7:30 AM
QuoteJackal - 9/18/2009 2:20 AM
Nestor Miranda special edition Lancero
I like that cigar. :cool:
It was good, but I think that the bigger ring gauges give it a better flavor.
Quotelowpro75 - 9/18/2009 9:30 AM
QuoteJackal - 9/18/2009 2:20 AM
Nestor Miranda special edition Lancero
I like that cigar. :cool:
I like that cigar as well. What is even cooler is that Nestor Miranda is coming to my shop today. :biggrin:
DPG Blue Label Invicto last night, awesome as usual!
I had my mystery stick from the Bomb Squad today. Very nice but I don't know what I had. You should try one! :biggrin:
Quotegitfiddl - 9/17/2009 4:24 PM
Quotenwb - 9/16/2009 10:05 PM
Quotegitfiddl - 9/16/2009 5:32 PM
I really like the Brazilia, too. The Italia not as much. I had an Italia Sunday; ragged, uneven burn, got a little bitter, like coffee that's been on too long. Not really unpleasant enough to keep me from smoking another, but enough to make me reach for something else first.
I'm really sorry to hear that. I usually try to smoke most CAOs after dry boxing them for a while - they smoke better at 60% RH. The Italia has a very unique flavor I haven't found in any other cigar. If you get a chance to try another, let it sit out for a while and then give it a shot.
Right now, I'm really digging this Carlos Torano Virtuoso I'm smoking. It is the best cigar I've had that carries the Torano name.
nwb
I'll try that next time around. The Italia was a gift from a friend's stash. He had it for a while and admittedly, before it got to me, it wasn't stored in, shall we say, the most favorable conditions which might have been part of the reason it wasn't as satisfying as it could/should have been.
I think when you revisit another one you will be pleasantly surprised!
nwb
Ended up smoking my first 5 Vegas Limitada 2008. It was much milder than I expected.
After that, I sparked one of the Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles from a trade with Anthony. I must say, that was one FINE cigar.
nwb
Tonight was a Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon Robusto and a Nica Libre Exclusivo. Both were acceptable, but fell short of my expectations. Granted, they are recent arrivals to my humidor, but I wanted to smoke smoke something new to me. I think the 1916 will definitely improve with adequate aging, but unless the loose, under-filled feeling of the Nica Libre was an aberration, I harbor little hope for much improvement.
Today so far was a Santa Ana Barber-pole. Working on a La Reina Robusto as I type this. You'll have to wait to see how they were... :shades:
Just finished a Padron 2000. Always a little too peppery at the start but, mellow's out very nice.
:shades:
I started the day with an Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight III Robusto. Nice smoke, but the burn was annoyingly uneven.
Quotegitfiddl - 9/16/2009 4:32 PM
I really like the Brazilia, too. The Italia not as much. I had an Italia Sunday; ragged, uneven burn, got a little bitter, like coffee that's been on too long. Not really unpleasant enough to keep me from smoking another, but enough to make me reach for something else first.
I haven't had an Italia, but I absolutely love the Brazilia Gol.
Last night's smokes were a La Aroma de Cuba and a Jose L Piedra. Thinking about getting out the Perdomo Champagne or the Rocky Patel Connecticut later today.
I just finished off an Acid Kuba Kuba. I thought it was a nice and interesting smoke, definitely a deviation from the norm (don't start with the Rush quotes, Bob! :shades:). Not something likely to become a daily cigar, but enjoyable enough to make sure I've got one in the humi, just in case.
Getting ready to have a Padilla '68 with a Hop Hound (or 2)
Quotegitfiddl - 10/3/2009 12:59 PM
I just finished off an Acid Kuba Kuba. I thought it was a nice and interesting smoke, definitely a deviation from the norm (don't start with the Rush quotes, Bob! :shades:). Not something likely to become a daily cigar, but enjoyable enough to make sure I've got one in the humi, just in case.
I felt that way about the Acid Liquid (part of the red line). Now I want to try the Kuba Kuba from the blue line. I had a Cold Tea Infusion from the Yellow line and it was horrible--a total wreck. :blech:
Today I've had a LFD Double Ligero chisel (STRONG), a RP Signature Series lancero (tasty light cedar and caramel flavors), and a Finck's Travis Club Especiales/perfecto (mild and flavorless until halfway in; then average tobacco/grassy flavor).
Tonight I tackle a recent refugee from an ISOM, a Punch Corona. I've had one with 10 years of age on it, so this be to see what it tastes like with no age. Oh, and the last aged Punch I have looks EXACTLY like the one from 1998. They haven't changed the label or size in over ten years, at least.
Gotta love that kind of consistency.
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet torpedo. A good value smoke, medium in body and flavor with moderate complexity.
OK so its been a while, I'll list the bands for the last seven or so days, get ready. bands in the box=
LFD DL-700=4
LFD double press=3
Carlos torano=1 (it was free)
Cabiguan Guapo Maduro=2
CAO Brazillia=3
La Flor Coronado=2
Pinar Del Rio Oscuro=1
PADRON 26 No9=1 (in humi for 8 months special occasion met a new lady)
Tatuaje RC232=1
Alex bradlyMAXX=1 (free cigar, not too bad)
Graycliff Espresso=1
Illuisone MJ12=7 (my new fav everyday smoke)
xicar defiance=1
xicar HC=3
cuban aristocrat=1 (new stick had to try)
Lfd figurado=2
CAO La TRiviata=4
La Aroma new blend=4 (great new stick)
Nestor Miranda special selection=1
La aurora anos 100=1
LA aurora BME=1.
so there it is, alot like my mistake of asking my local shop what I spend a month, this too is a bad idea! but I did it all for you guys LOL :lmao:
Yesterday a Hoyo de Tradicion, nice smoke
Rocky Patel R4....meh...
RP Vintage 1992 before the Cowboys game.
Tonight was a Gran Habano 3 Siglos Robusto. Nice spicy smoke with great burn characteristics.
Cuesta Rey Centro Fino Subgrown Cortez
Had way too many this weekend! I think I had almost 12 or 13 (lost count!) during the course of the weekend. All the ones I had, my favorites were the Brazila Gol, Punch and Bolivar Cofrida!
Quoterkarkada - 10/5/2009 9:44 AM
Had way too many this weekend! I think I had almost 12 or 13 (lost count!) during the course of the weekend. All the ones I had, my favorites were the Brazila Gol, Punch and Bolivar Cofrida!
Holy crap. That is impressive. :respekt:
Going out on the patio for a Troya X-Tra No. 45 to close out the night. 4 months of age--hope it's better than the first one I had out of the 5-pack.
:cigarman:
Padilla 1968, (love that stick) CAO lA TRIVIADA and a LA AROMA new blend CHURCHILL, Oh and spent a little time hangin out with texelewe, while I smoked a ploomey (ok it was ashes but a man can dream) A. FUENTE Cannones, Thats allways fun. PS ask him about the tile joke, Tom :lmao:
Today I smoked my first ACID cigar. It was the Opulence 3 Robusto 5 X 54. I liked it alot. :thumbsup:
Started the day with a CAO lA TRIVIADA, next was a EL Rico maddy, LFD dl400 shade, LA AROMA new blend churchill. LFD DL-400 maddy, LFD DL_700 maddy, then I got my hands on my very first ST. Dupont lighter, HOLY CRAP never thought I would own one, Im going to light somthing special with it for the first time. either a LFD salamones or maybe a GURKHA TRIAD. got to do somthing special, did you know a special refill for this lighter is 8 bucks, I didnt till I got it, Thats nuts!!!, Guitar Tom. oh did i mention whiskey. :confused:
La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especiale Belicoso, awesome smoke
Padilla Edicion Especial 2006 Liked it alot. :shades:
Quoteguitar tom - 10/13/2009 12:41 AM
Started the day with a CAO lA TRIVIADA, next was a EL Rico maddy, LFD dl400 shade, LA AROMA new blend churchill. LFD DL-400 maddy, LFD DL_700 maddy, then I got my hands on my very first ST. Dupont lighter, HOLY CRAP never thought I would own one, Im going to light somthing special with it for the first time. either a LFD salamones or maybe a GURKHA TRIAD. got to do somthing special, did you know a special refill for this lighter is 8 bucks, I didnt till I got it, Thats nuts!!!, Guitar Tom. oh did i mention whiskey. :confused:
Did somebody say WHISKEY? :rocker:
I had a CAO Italia Novella after lunch and went to the TNT B&M and grabbed a La Vieja Habana Gordito Rico with the Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Liked them both.
I had a CAO Brazilia Carioca this morning after I went to town to check the mail. Found an Indian Tabac Super Fuerte natural in the humidor for something to smoke while I was sawing some wood and running the planer. I was surprised by how good the Indian Tabac stick turned out to be! Their idea of Super Fuerte isn't the same as mine though as the stick seemed more on the medium end of the spectrum. Nice sweet tang to it though and some creaminess.
This evening I'm having a cigar I've never tried before: CAO Gold Connecticut Robusto
:biggrin:
Sounds like we ae on a CAO kick. I might just have to light up a CAO Criollo.
Today I had a Tat Havana VI and a RyJ Habana Reserve. The Tat had a tighter draw than I personally like but was still good. The RyJ was excellent and a gift from my best friend. We sat out for over an hour and just bulls**tted the night away.
I went for the Pepin Cuban Classic Robusto this morning.
VERY good!
I just started a 601 BP Maduro Robusto, and so far, me likey!
nwb
Today was a Cabaiguan Belicosos and it was excellent. A gift from a BOTL and I really enjoyed it.
Tried a La Aroma De Cuba Monarchas (original blend). Great taste, nice and smooth, horrible burn.
This morning I started the day off with a Gurkha Nepalese Warrior. Good, dependable cigar. Right now, I'm smoking a 5 Vegas Relic. Review to follow.
nwb
Amused myself during the morning drive with a TNT Padron Aniversario Alternative. This is the toro size with the natural wrapper: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=16223
SOOOOOOOO good. I s**t you not. I smoked a buttload of more expensive cigars this weekend that were not as tasty as this one. I wouldn't recommend ALL TNT alternatives, but this one in any size with any wrapper seems to be a winner: https://www.tntcigar.com/store/index.php?cPath=36_305
:bigthumbs:
I received a 5er of Perdomo Slow aged in the mail today. They arent bad smokes at all, especially for a 10 buck delivered.
I think I'll have one those tonight!
Quotecmmayo - 10/19/2009 3:26 PM
Amused myself during the morning drive with a TNT Padron Aniversario Alternative. This is the toro size with the natural wrapper: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=16223
SOOOOOOOO good. I s**t you not. I smoked a buttload of more expensive cigars this weekend that were not as tasty as this one. I wouldn't recommend ALL TNT alternatives, but this one in any size with any wrapper seems to be a winner: https://www.tntcigar.com/store/index.php?cPath=36_305
:bigthumbs:
This is the only cigar I have ever bought from TNT. I would also say it probably has the closest flavor profile to the Padron X000 line, although they need a little age to show their full potential. If you order them when they are on special, the cigar is hard to beat.
nwb
I received a 5er of Perdomo Slow aged maduro in the mail today. They arent bad smokes at all, especially for a 10 buck delivered.
I think I'll have one those tonight!
I just started on a Gran Habano Cabinet Selection, my first. Looking forward to it.
nwb
Stuck in Wichita with no chance to smoke. Will light up a Perdomo Oscuro tomorrow in Denver Airport.
Illusione Mj12, CAO LA TRAVIADA, Paron 6000., Tom :hitme:
Just enjoyed myself an A.F. Hemingway Short Story.
Smoked a Cabiguan Guapo Maduro, my fav cigar in thyat price range right now
Just started on a Gurkha Black Dragon. Not a fan of Gurkha cigars in general, but I'm willing to try one out. We'll see...
nwb
Got to that Perdomo Ocuro that I was promising myself. Yummy :dancing:
Padilla series '68, they are always good smokes
Last night had a Hemingway Short Story. Started off tasting like burnt toast and after reading so many great things about this cigar I thought I was about to be disappointed. But once the burn round the bell it mellowed out wonderfully and lasted about 45 minutes. Perfect time as I was tired.
Tonight was a DPG Generosos for me and an RyJ Habana Reserve for my buddy Hernandez. The DPG was good, had to touch it up twice but nothing major. I prefer the Black label to the Blue's but still enjoyed it. I think the Blue's would do better with age while I like the Black's young.
Cao La Taviada, LFD 2000 series, Tom :smoker:
Hey all new here ..... ive had 3 principe maduros and a Diesel . I think the Diesel is one of the best new smokes ive had.
Cmc
Welcome Crazy Cal. So you recommend Deisels?
I keep hearing mixed reviews on the new Diesels. Some people say they are boring, some say they are great :confused:
nwb
Quotenwb - 10/19/2009 3:31 PM
Quotecmmayo - 10/19/2009 3:26 PM
Amused myself during the morning drive with a TNT Padron Aniversario Alternative. This is the toro size with the natural wrapper: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=16223
SOOOOOOOO good. I s**t you not. I smoked a buttload of more expensive cigars this weekend that were not as tasty as this one. I wouldn't recommend ALL TNT alternatives, but this one in any size with any wrapper seems to be a winner: https://www.tntcigar.com/store/index.php?cPath=36_305
:bigthumbs:
This is the only cigar I have ever bought from TNT. I would also say it probably has the closest flavor profile to the Padron X000 line, although they need a little age to show their full potential. If you order them when they are on special, the cigar is hard to beat.
nwb
A Toro 5-pack costs $22 with free shipping. A bundle of 25 costs $55 with free shipping, so why pay $4.40 each when you can pay $2.20 each? So it's just a matter of who has $55 to spare. I smoked two of the maduro robustos and they were very good, although not as good as the reviews these naturals got. (4 stars vs 4.5 stars).
601 Blue Label this morning on the long-ass drive to work. It was a near perfect smoke--perfect strength for the situation, perfect burn, pleased by every flavor I tasted (including some I didn't pick up on last time I smoked one a few weeks ago)...
I had talked up the Blue so much, I had to verify I was remembering the cigar correctly... and I just got another 5-pack in the mail yesterday, so life is good. :shades:
Yes , The diesels are an excellent smoke !! Very rich and full flavor with a great finish !! I actually liked it better today than the La Travita CAO I tried today but thats just me .
Todays smoke was a Padilla 1932 robusto, great as always
Had my first RASS, courtesy of Les, last night. Tonight, I might just have to try to get two in. Haven't decided on what, though. :confused:
nwb
Started the morning with a 1964 pyramide maduro then lit up a 1964 monarca maduro for lunch with a nice cold iced coffee drink...... the pyramide was awsome but the monarca is so rich and full its making me get one ready for dinner time LOL !!! Been kinda on a padron 1964 bender lately.
Cmc
We got the full line of Casa Fernandez in and now I am smoking the Arsenio 2009. Great cigar at a great price.
Chose a Perdomo Habano Corojo Robusto for my Friday afternoon cigar. First time for this one... wow. That's quite a cigar!
Morning drive was a Graycliff 1666. meh.
Here in about an hour, I'm burning a MAXX.
Just had a Bolivar Lonsdale. This was a great cigar. Nice ending to my day.
Saint Luis Rey Serie G No. 6 this afternoon. Graycliff G2 Toro after dinner. The former (in various large rings sizes over the years) has been a staple in my humidor. The latter is a new favorite but sadly it's both too expensive at it's regular price (IMO anyway) and I read somewhere that Graycliff will be reblending the G2 very soon.
Exile Wired Torpedo. I smoked this whilst walking the parapet at the university.
About a year ago, CA gave this a 90 and you suddenly couldn't find them anywhere. I recently received a box, and I must say I am disappointed. I'm going to let them age for a while (a year or so, perhaps) and see what develops. Watch for the review.
Just smoked a Tatuaje DRAC it was awesom, Tom :bigthumbs:
I just finished off a Tatuaje Cabinet Reserva J21. Man, what a great cigar!
nwb
First today on the way to the gig was a Famous Dominican 3000 Robusto which was better than I expected it to be. While I was loading in, setting up, and doing the soundcheck. I thoroughly enjoyed a Bolivar Toro. The first Bolivar I smoked a few months ago left me unimpressed and wondering why some folks made a big deal about them. Today, I got it! :biggrin: . The final smoke was a Belinda Prominente. I took it out of my travel humi for a prop for the "smoking big cigars" verse of "Folsom Prison" and in a fit of exuberance, I bit clean through the cigar, about a half an inch past the cap! When it was time to tear down and load out, I figured what the hell, cut the head off at about an inch past the cao and smoked it anyway. I did have a "pseudo-Cordell" moment...when I slid the cedar wrap off of the Belinda, the wrapper was dotted with several white spots. I brushed them off and smoked it anyway and listened to "Dark Side of the Moon" on the way home...
I'm about to sit on the patio with a Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Robusto. It's part of the four cigar sampler that came in about a week ago...
If you haven't gotten this yet, here's the link: http://www.ryjhabanareserveoffer.com/promo0828.html
Here's the Playboy cigar deal: http://www.playboycigaroffer.com/promo.html
:cigarman:
Quotecmmayo - 10/24/2009 8:18 PM
I'm about to sit on the patio with a Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Robusto...
Those look gorgeous in Altadis' photo... I can see the oil glistening on them. Are they as good as they look?
Heck, forget it. For $7.95, I can't go wrong.
Corey, I hope you're getting a comission on my recent purchases :shades:
You can't go wrong with those. They are great smokes. :smoker:
The Habab Reserve is a good stick for the money. Must have been a DPG day yesterday, A CI legends Yellow in the morning, that one surprised me it was pretty good, then a Vegas Cubanas for the evening, very good as well. I topped the evening off winning a DPG 15 cigar sampler on Cbid
R&J Habana Reserve is a great full side of medium cigar and unlike any other NC R&J blend. A staple in my humidor. In fact, I plan to have one after dinner. This afternoon, I revisited the Nester Miranda 20th Aniversario Danno Rosado from the box they've been resting in since early summer and updated my review here. Short version: Still not as good as I'd hoped.
Smoked a Calle Ocho maduro ( best cheap bdl. cigar IMHO ) then had a padron 1964 monarca maduro ( my favorite cigar of all time ). Love smokeing cigars on these cooler fall midwest days !! :shy:
Cmc :biggrin:
Last cigar of the night: Perdomo ESV 1991 Epicure. It's a nice cool night. 73 degrees. The Cowboys looked good...
It's an all-around good day. :biggrin:
I smoked some big beast (5X60) that Twinky sent in the blind rating pass. I want to know what it was, because it was really good.
Smoked a Gispert Lonsdale on the way to yesterday's gig and a Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto on the way home. The Gispert was the best of a Gispert sampler. The others I've smoked out of that sampler didn't do much for me. This one was pretty good. The Perdomo was good, as I expected it to be.
T Mercedes... cheap, quick & ... well, we'll see how easy it is
:shades:
Ashton VSG Belicoso #1. Great cigar!
nwb
was at a tatuaje event with pete johnson, smoked an el riqueza, cabiguan guapo maduro, el triunfador, and a brown label, and a drac and borris, Love tatuaje's < Tom :hitme:
Quoteguitar tom - 10/28/2009 10:27 PM
was at a tatuaje event with pete johnson, smoked an el riqueza, cabiguan guapo maduro, el triunfador, and a brown label, and a drac and borris, Love tatuaje's < Tom :hitme:
Busy day for you, Tom... :biggrin:
Padilla Miami, as soon as I finish proctoring a midterm
:nono:
:?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:
wow, went from yesterdays awesome list, to only two perdomo frescos, didnt even finish them, but i guess thats what there there for, :hitme: Tom
Finally broke down and bought a Liga Privada. Trying it now....
nwb
Quotenwb - 10/29/2009 9:08 PM
Finally broke down and bought a Liga Privada. Trying it now....
nwb
I love this cigar, the interesting thing though is that I wasn't that impressed with the first one I smoked. The next one I liked a lot better and now I always keep them around to smoke. I think this cigar is an acquired taste. I'm looking forward to the new shapes.
Quotelowpro75 - 10/29/2009 6:18 PM
Quotenwb - 10/29/2009 9:08 PM
Finally broke down and bought a Liga Privada. Trying it now....
nwb
I love this cigar, the interesting thing though is that I wasn't that impressed with the first one I smoked. The next one I liked a lot better and now I always keep them around to smoke. I think this cigar is an acquired taste. I'm looking forward to the new shapes.
Rated 4s & 5s in our databse from everyone... Oscuro... I'll have to find one.
Quotelowpro75 - 10/29/2009 9:18 PM
Quotenwb - 10/29/2009 9:08 PM
Finally broke down and bought a Liga Privada. Trying it now....
nwb
I love this cigar, the interesting thing though is that I wasn't that impressed with the first one I smoked. The next one I liked a lot better and now I always keep them around to smoke. I think this cigar is an acquired taste. I'm looking forward to the new shapes.
I'm smoking the Toro now. I'm about 2 inches in, and it really hasn't blown my socks off. Good flavor profile, just one-dimensional thus far.
We'll see how the rest goes...
nwb
8am principe 64 maduro ...... 9:30 am Calle Ocho Maduro .......... 11am 1964 monarca maduro........3pm another principe maduro
cmc
Quotecrazycal - 10/29/2009 7:21 PM
8am principe 64 maduro ...... 9:30 am Calle Ocho Maduro .......... 11am 1964 monarca maduro........3pm another principe maduro
cmc
Good grief! Do you work someplace cigar-friendly?
I figure you HAVE to work, otherwise you couldn't afford that many cigars...
I run a manufacturing plant that makes conveyor systems for the big three. We are able to smoke cigars in our plant but I only smoke during the cooler months sept. thru march then I stop smokeing april thru aug.
cmc
Quotecrazycal - 10/29/2009 7:37 PM
I run a manufacturing plant that makes conveyor systems for the big three. We are able to smoke cigars in our plant but I only smoke during the cooler months sept. thru march then I stop smokeing april thru aug.
cmc
That explains it.
I was just observing my cigar consumption goes up in autumn too. Something about the cooler weather... limits my outdoorsy activities and makes me crave small fires, I guess. :confused:
Quotemcdimond - 10/30/2009 1:09 AM
makes me crave small fires, I guess. :confused:
:lmao:
DPG Blue Label for me last night! :biggrin:
Got out my pipe this morning. Enjoying a bowl of Wilke's Bohemian Mixture.
I took the day off and hit the smoke shop after lunch. I smoked an R&J Anniverserio Churchill. I was kind of disappointed. I also picked a Patel Brothers to sample for later.
Think I'll have some weed tonight!!!
:-0
QuoteBob Cordell - 10/30/2009 3:27 PM
Think I'll have some weed tonight!!!
:-0
That should make for some bizarre random thoughts. :biggrin:
Been a long week; lit up a La Aurora Perferidos that I have been hanging onto for for the last 5 months. Very nice, smooth and sweet. :smoker:
QuoteJackal - 10/30/2009 10:24 PM
Been a long week; lit up a La Aurora Perferidos that I have been hanging onto for for the last 5 months. Very nice, smooth and sweet. :smoker:
Smoking a LFD Double Ligero Chiselito Maddie. I've had the Chisel before, and loved it.
nwb
Quotecrazycal - 10/29/2009 9:37 PM
I run a manufacturing plant that makes conveyor systems for the big three. We are able to smoke cigars in our plant but I only smoke during the cooler months sept. thru march then I stop smokeing april thru aug.
cmc
When April comes do you just cold turkey it?
Smoking a Felipe Origins '53-82' Churchill pretty much off the truck.
Smoked 2x Perdomo Fresco, in a hurry dont judge me. lol, and 2x Cain F, and one new San Crystobal (I prefer the original blend) :spamcan: , Tom
I just lit up a RP Connecticut Toro to start the day.
I'm in a mild mood today. I just torched a 5 Vegas Gold Toro. Damn, two cigars and it's just past noon. It looks like it's going to be a good day! :dancing:
Gonna smoke a Tatuaje Frank in honor of Halloween. :biggrin: :dancing:
Tabacos Baez SF Robusto
I smoked my last Mayorga today. It was pretty much just as I remember it. I updated my review. Not too bad but I won't be buying more.
CAO Brazillia, Fireside Delight in my pipe, Tom :hitme:
Just finished a Roly I found in the bottom of the frigidor. Nice smoke, but looked worse than the Mosins in my rifle rack!
I'm smoking a Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Corona. It had a year or more in my friend's humidor before it found it's way into mine a while back. It's a tasty albeit mild cigar.
Had a chance to smoke several cigars at an outdoor Halloween party last night (had a bit of beer and vodka, too)...
In reverse order:
ITC 10th Anniversary Robusto (pales in comparison to the Edge, but a solid smoke)
Rocky Patel Edge Corojo Toro (really liked the spice in this one)
Java Latte '58' (a good cigar to smoke around others--smoke smells good to non-smokers and it is a beautifully unique cigar)
San Cristobal Clasico (one of my new favorites)
Gave an EO no. 21 torpedo to a friend who I'd given one to a couple of months ago. He's slowly getting into cigars since I keep handing them out at work on Fridays. SPREAD THE LOVE, I say.
:cool:
Started with a La Caya Vintage Robusto after lunch. Decent cheapie. Followed that with a Benchmade Robusto. Better cheapie. Now I'm having a 601 Green Tronco. Very good cigar, made even better by the fact I won it for $3.
This is the first time I've had 3 cigars in a day in a LONG time.
nwb
Illusione Mj12, it confirmed again today it is one of my fav smokes!, TOM :spamcan:
Smoked a 3 year old padron 1964 Dip. Mad. that really was so different than any 64's ive smoked lately. Its alot of fun smoking cigars that have been aged ................ my problem is they never last long enough in my humi !
cmc
Last evenings cigar was a Don Pepin Garcia TB, nice smoke
Yesterday I had a fantastic day on the golf course and had:
1. Tatuaje Drac (a little disappointed with the construction but the flavor was excellent)
2. Graycliff Crystal Series Torpedo (a little over 1 1/2 years of age - Fantastic cigar!)
3. Rocky Patel Sun grown petite corona (over 2 years of age - also excellent!)
4. Nub Connecticut Torpedo (great smoke - a little spicier than I expected, especially following my earlier cigars)
Smoked an El Triunfador. Still one of my favs.
Smoked the RP Sungrown Petit Corona for the critique, and I'll probably have some DPG later :biggrin:
nwb
smoked the new Drew Estate Liga Privada T-25, It was beathtaking! :spamcan: , Tom
Quoteguitar tom - 11/2/2009 5:23 PM
smoked the new Drew Estate Liga Privada T-25, It was beathtaking! :spamcan: , Tom
I too smoked the Liga T-52. It was everything I remembered as my favorite new cigar from the show in New Orleans. :biggrin:
Second smoke of the night is a LFD Chisel. This has been aging for a couple of years, and wow, what a transformation.
nwb
Cheap Cigar and blended bourbon. Cuban Delight with Ezra Brooks... I'm channeling my dad.
Not much time, so I had a Gurkha Castle Hall Petite Corona.
Quotemcdimond - 11/2/2009 9:42 PM
Cheap Cigar and blended bourbon. Cuban Delight with Ezra Brooks... I'm channeling my dad.
Cheap cigar and cheap whiskey here. Padilla Achilles (much better than the last) and some Forty Creek.
Acid Kuba Kuba with a Crown Royal neat.
Had a La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Ecpeciale #5 last night it was wonderful!
Yeah I smoked two of em, and the flying pigs will be in this week, I really want to try that, there so good a buddy traded a padron little hammer for a flying pig from the trade show, :spamcan: Tom
This morning: a RP Vintage 1990 Robusto.
Yesterday, I had two cigars I've never tried before:
The first was a Punch London Club Maduro I got from Alphairon in the Short Smokes pass--very solid little cigar. Tasty maduro flavors.
The second was the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Robusto Grande I got from DonM in the Unlimited Pass Without End pass. This cigar was super strong, but tasty. It was everything I expected from the LFD I had a few weeks ago. The Antaño is packed with delicious flavors and stays mellow as long as I go slow on it. I'm not much of a Full Flavor guy, but this cigar made me wish I had a glass of Scotch to go with it. (Even though I've never had Scotch before) .
Had my firs Cubao yesterday and tonight..I dont' know yet what i'll smoke..
smoked a jose siejas mi dominicana churchill, not bad, and another drew estate T-52, great stick, :spamcan: tom
Dark Knight
:-)
JR Ultimate Toro
RP MM Fusion...mmm...one of my favorites!
QuoteHot Stuff x - 11/3/2009 6:13 AM
Acid Kuba Kuba with a Crown Royal neat.
How do you like the Kuba Kuba? I liked it the first time because it was different. Now I really dig them. Don't know if I could smoke one every day, but once or twice a week for sure. I just got a 3 stick/$5 sampler from Cigar.com that had a Kuba Kuba and two Opulence.
Lit up a Piloto Cubano a short while ago. Not bad, actually a very serviceable cheaper cigar at the halfway point.
Quotegitfiddl - 11/3/2009 7:10 PM
QuoteHot Stuff x - 11/3/2009 6:13 AM
Acid Kuba Kuba with a Crown Royal neat.
How do you like the Kuba Kuba? I liked it the first time because it was different. Now I really dig them. Don't know if I could smoke one every day, but once or twice a week for sure. I just got a 3 stick/$5 sampler from Cigar.com that had a Kuba Kuba and two Opulence.
I really like the Kuba Kuba when I'm in the mood for something different.
An Isabela Miami Churchil from Bob.
Kuba kuba... what's that taste like?
Last nights cigar was a Cain Maduro Robusto, a very tasty full on cigar
Quotemcdimond - 11/4/2009 1:35 AM
Kuba kuba... what's that taste like?
I think patchouli, cedar, and good tobacco with a sweetened cap sums it up for me. Like I said, I really like them. It may not turn out to be your thing, but you owe it yourself to try one.
Camacho Scorpion
A poorly rolled Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight! Loose as a 2 dollar whore which makes it burn fast and taste cheap. They must have let some rookie roll this one. Its getting a bit better towards the end though, I havent give up on it yet.
Thats rare for a Hoyo!
:mad:
Quotegitfiddl - 11/4/2009 9:10 AM QuoteHot Stuff x - 11/3/2009 6:13 AM Acid Kuba Kuba with a Crown Royal neat.
How do you like the Kuba Kuba? I liked it the first time because it was different. Now I really dig them. Don't know if I could smoke one every day, but once or twice a week for sure. I just got a 3 stick/$5 sampler from Cigar.com that had a Kuba Kuba and two Opulence.
THe Kuba Kuba is too sweet for my taste. I prefer the Liquid or the Acid Ltd. Def Sea (a CI exclusive).
For some reason, some of the Acids I've had recently were very poorly made, in that they were very loosely packed and felt spongy. Never had that problem with a KubaKuba until this one, although I have had that experience with some of the other Acid line.
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/4/2009 3:16 PM
A poorly rolled Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight! Loose as a 2 dollar whore which makes it burn fast and taste cheap. They must have let some rookie roll this one. Its getting a bit better towards the end though, I havent give up on it yet.
Thats rare for a Hoyo!
:mad:
That surprises me. The Dark Knights I've had have been well-built.
The inconsistency of some of the cheaper cigars I like makes me wonder if the rookies get assigned to make no-names and cheapos until the get good enough to be reliable. Anybody know how they train the new rollers, and how they keep quality up with the newbies?
Quotemcdimond - 11/4/2009 3:11 PM
Camacho Scorpion
Oh, by the way, for the Camacho Scorpion...
Oh
My
God
:biggrin:
Today was a good day, smoked a Tatuaje Boris, smoked a Liga Privada T-52, Then smoked thye new Liga Privada "flying pig" it was awesome, and smoked a Cain F, a great day for sure, :spamcan: Tom
Every one I've ever had burned great, it happens I guess.
You get a dud every now and than, I had to give up on it. You could apply light pressure and squeeze it to half ring size.
:mad:
I'm puffing on a VS Connecticut Yankee Toro. Not too bad, but part of me is glad it's the last one in the humidor and part of says I need to buy another cheap VS sampler. I'll probably buy more. :shades:
Quotegitfiddl - 11/4/2009 6:49 PM
I'm puffing on a VS Connecticut Yankee Toro. Not too bad, but part of me is glad it's the last one in the humidor and part of says I need to buy another cheap VS sampler. I'll probably buy more. :shades:
You are a glutton for punishment. I respect that. :biggrin:
I've had a few Victor Sinclair's and didnt really like any of them.
:confused:
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/4/2009 7:33 PM
I've had a few Victor Sinclair's and didnt really like any of them.
:confused:
Several of the shorter smokes have been nice, but most of the larger/longer have been average.
Had a Java Wafe this morning when I got to the office. Nice way to start the day!
:smoker:
Quotemcdimond - 11/4/2009 5:34 PM
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/4/2009 3:16 PM
A poorly rolled Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight! Loose as a 2 dollar whore which makes it burn fast and taste cheap. They must have let some rookie roll this one. Its getting a bit better towards the end though, I havent give up on it yet.
Thats rare for a Hoyo!
One of the large on line retailers (Tex? CVT? Anyway, based in the Southwest somewhere) copntinues to run specials on all his Hoyo/Excalibur brands starting with a disclaimer that states (paraphrasing here) years ago, they used to be great smokes but have really gone down hill a lot in the last few years. I wouldn't know as I haven't smoked many Hoyo brands and the Excaliburs I have smoked have not been at all memorable, except for the Hoyo de Tradiccion which I found to be an excellent cigar in every way -- even their classy CC-style band.
:mad:
That surprises me. The Dark Knights I've had have been well-built.
The inconsistency of some of the cheaper cigars I like makes me wonder if the rookies get assigned to make no-names and cheapos until the get good enough to be reliable. Anybody know how they train the new rollers, and how they keep quality up with the newbies?
That last post I made here came out as badly out of format -- my comments should be on the bottom, not in the middle. Sorry about that~!
Its like they left half the filler out. I have never felt such a spongy cigar in my life. I was serious about squeezing it to half ring size with light pressure.
It burned rather quickly and hot which gave it a grassy flavor...thats wierd for a dark maduro.
:confused:
Starting the day with a Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Epicure. I nice milder, creamy smoke to start with. :biggrin:
Morning drive, I had a Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo. This is the second of a pair I bought a while back and I have to say...
...not as good as I remember it being. For some reason I remember smoking the first one in the evening--this is probably not a good morning cigar for me (my favorite morning cigar is a 5 Vegas Gold).
I just passed the midpoint of a 5 Vegas Series A Archetype that has been sitting around for 6 weeks or so. Pretty decent cigar. Not all that complex, but nice all the same. I'm definitely gonna get more.
Finally tried an ERDM, very nice. Thanks Dennis.
I'm smoking an Acid Opulence. Do all the Acid cigars taste the same? I can't tell much difference between this and the Kuba Kuba. And Diana aka SWMBO, says "Hello!"
Having a CAO Brazilia as we speak, one of my old reliables.
nwb
QuoteJackal - 11/5/2009 8:31 PM
Finally tried an ERDM, very nice. Thanks Dennis.
Every ERDM I've smoked has been better than average.
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/5/2009 9:59 AM
Its like they left half the filler out. I have never felt such a spongy cigar in my life. I was serious about squeezing it to half ring size with light pressure.
It burned rather quickly and hot which gave it a grassy flavor...thats wierd for a dark maduro.
:confused:
That's kind of how I felt about the Tatuaje Drac I smoked the other day.
Anyone else ever have a day where none of the cigars you smoke taste right? I've had a GH 3 Siglos this morning that seemed "off." Then on the way home, I had a Brazilia and it seemed off, too (but that was after a Camacho 1962, so maybe that affected the taste of the Brazilia?).
I ate Palek Paneer when I got home--if anything can fix my tastebuds, it's a whole mess of Indian food.
Anyone else have off days taste-wise? :confused: (Unrelated to illness, that is.)
I remember a day months ago when every cigar I smoked seemed off. I blamed it on the cigars, but the next of each type I tried was back to how they had tasted before...
I don't think it's a humi issue--the two cigars mentioned are from different humis (and I run a tight ship, humi-wise).
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? :?:
Quotecmmayo - 11/5/2009 7:01 PM
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? :?:
It can happen. The senses are complicated, and small health issues can throw off the sense of taste & smell to make subtle differences in our perceptions, even if you aren't sick
per se. Professional tasters and "noses" in the scent industry have to stay in top form, and you may have something going on which they would notice as a cause, but you only find the effect.
Another explanation is, it is possible you were abducted by aliens who left false memories implanted to explain the missing time. Their experiments may have left a strange taste in your mouth. For example, what if they mixed up the oral thermometer with the other kind?
:blech:
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? :?:[/QUOTE]
Sounds like your taste buds took the day off.....
Yesterday afternoon it was a AB Tempus, very tasty, and in the evening a Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet
That has happened to me, I dont recomend root beer, wasabi, or sour patch kids before a smoke, lol :spamcan: Tom
Quoteguitar tom - 11/6/2009 5:17 AM
That has happened to me, I dont recomend root beer, wasabi, or sour patch kids before a smoke, lol :spamcan: Tom
Ever try them together? What a combination that would be! :-0
I think that is likely as well... I remembered drinking a crap load of Sweet Leaf iced tea all day and every cigar I had that night just tasted horribly bitter. I don't know. It definitely is a possibility.
Btw, I just had a CAO Criollo today and it was fantastic. Loved it.
I'm about halfway through a 5 Vegas Miami Torpedo. Very nice cigar!
Quotegitfiddl - 11/6/2009 9:14 PM
I'm about halfway through a 5 Vegas Miami Torpedo. Very nice cigar!
I had the very same cigar tonight, followed by a Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles, both were very good!
I'm starting the day off with a 5 Vegas Gold Robusto.
I am getting ready to sample the Alec Bradley Prensado that I got from a rep a couple of days ago
Batting next...oops the season's over...anyway, I'm smoking a La Estrella Cubana Aristocrat Toro Rosado. It's a freakin' purple cigar! :-0
Had an Oliva Serie V torpedo today. I wasn't impressed. Had a huge nicotine kick and burn was good but I didn't enjoy it all. Didn't seem to be much taste except for a hint of coffee. I guess this one just isn't for me.
Drew estate T-52, CAO la traviada,2x perdomos fresco. and a partrige in a pear tree, :spamcan:, Tom
:lmao:Wow, which end of the partridge do you light?
Just finished a Nica Libre Principe; a short smoke before dinner. Very smooth with lots of smoke on even the lightest draw. Started off seeming somewhat damp, but leveled off nice. I'm not to the point where I can disect the flavors well enough yet. Ashed it twice and had to re-light after 2/3rds after I got distracted lighting a fire in the pit. Smoked till I couldn't hold it any longer...
I'm smoking an unlabeled orphan barber pole robusto in an effort to clean the deadwood from the frigidor. This is actually a nice cigar.
QuoteSWAT253 - 11/7/2009 8:05 PM
Just finished a Nica Libre Principe; a short smoke before dinner. Very smooth with lots of smoke on even the lightest draw. Started off seeming somewhat damp, but leveled off nice. I'm not to the point where I can disect the flavors well enough yet. Ashed it twice and had to re-light after 2/3rds after I got distracted lighting a fire in the pit. Smoked till I couldn't hold it any longer...
Nica Libre's are under-rated because of the advertising comparisons, but I like 'em.
Advertising comparisons?
Quotemcdimond - 11/7/2009 9:23 PM
Advertising comparisons?
From CI:
"Calling all Padron fans!
Hand-crafted in Nicaragua, Nica Libre is a veritable candy bar. This blend showcases an aged combination of Nicaraguan long-fillers secured within a Habano binder, inside dark and oily, positively resplendent San Andres maduro wrapper. A classic maduro experience: rich, hearty, and silky smooth. Deep notes of coffee and earth smack the palate in balanced fashion, leaving behind a bold, somewhat peppery aftertaste that lingers long on the palate. A hint of dark chocolate is present during the slow burn, completing an eventful and enjoyable medium-bodied cigar. One of the finest values in a Nicaraguan handmade maduro that you'll find on the market today."
It ain't no Padron, but te Nica Libre is a good cigar.
Just fired up a Gispert Churchill. At an inch in, it's better than the other Gisperts I've smoked.
just had a cabaiguan imperiales, it wasn't quite as good as others ive had in the past. it still tasted too young... last third was still super tasty though
Punch Gran Cru
After the Gispert, I tried a Bahia Blu E652 that unraveled about two inches in. the flavor was good, but the construction made it unsmokable. Smoke was seeping out along the length of the cigar.
Now I'm on a Fonseca 5-50. Kind of green, just two days off the BBToH.
Last night was a DPG Black Label, very good!
5 Vegas Limitada 2007
I had a finky little Oliva Serie O Figurado yesterday.
It was pretty good, I like the maduros.
I had a morning free of my children and just spent the last hour on my back patio in 60 degree weather reading the Sunday paper, drinking coffee and smoking a CI Legend by Drew Estates. This is possibly the best morning cigar ever created. It doesn't get much better than this.
I'm getting ready to fire up the much heralded Illusione CG:4.
Thanks Dennis!
Gonna do the Illusione 68 (from Dennis)
Had a Sancho Panza Bachilleres earlier and just finished a Padron 6000 Maduro.
nwb
RYJ Reserve - never had a bad one!!
I had 3 cigars yesterday, thats unusual for me! The Illusione, a Romeo and a CAO Brazilia!
:dancing:
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/9/2009 9:52 AM
I had 3 cigars yesterday, thats unusual for me! The Illusione, a Romeo and a CAO Brazilia!
:dancing:
I had 3 yesterday too. Not so unusual for me anymore. I had 3 on Saturday as well. I didn't smoke at all Mon-Fri so I guess I was catching up on the weekend. Here was the lineup.
Sat.
JR Ultimate Toro
Sancho Panza Bachilleres
Piloto Cubano Churchill
Sunday
CI Legend Drew Estate
Padilla 68 Salmone
Alec Bradley SCR
I need to catch up to you guys. Two in a day is a lot for me.
Sunday was a the Illusione 68 from Dennis and a La Aurora Bristol Especial from SenorPablo.
Thanks guys for some great smokes
:smoker:
Had a San Cristobal Classico last night, it was awesome!
You said that twice, did you have two?
:confused:
They are worthy of smoking two :smoker:
This morning on the drive to work: Avo No. 5
LOVE this cigar--great mellow morning smoke (mellow--NOT mild).
REVIEW HERE: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigars;area=showcig;cigar_id=5561
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/9/2009 1:23 PM
You said that twice, did you have two?
:confused:
I wish I would have, they are awesome. Somehow I duplicated the post, deleted the 2nd one
smoked my first perdomo2 natural and maddy, pretty good, then a kristoff sumatran, also a first, and not bad, then some english tofee out of my ban wade golden matt, :spamcan: ,Tom
I'm currently smoking Cigar 3 from the Round Robin II Pass. It was calling my name - nice, smooth, oily maddie.
Hell of a cigar so far...
nwb
Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva No. 48 tonight. It was the best of the three I've had. Perfect draw, perfect volume of smoke, lots of dark chocolate, perfect aroma. By far the fullest body of the three. I smoked it down so far I was spitting flaming chunks of tobacco before I let go of it. :smoker:
Last night (today for you guys) I had a bowl of Peter Stokkebye Luxury Twist ( a pure Virginia blend) in my Missouri Meerschaum American Patriot.
Starting off with an RP R4 Toro Corojo. It's got enough spice to wake up the old tastebuds,
Arturo Fuente Rothschild
CAO La Traviada Churchill, CAO Itallia Torpedo, two great smokes in my opinion, never let down, allthough the Itallia robusto that comes in the 4 pack sampler I still think is the best itallia I ever smoked, I bought like ten of those samplers just for that stick! :spamcan: Tom
Carlos Torano Virtuoso Forte. A very good smoke IMHO, smoked in the B&M lounge with a couple Active Duty folks, and some fellow Retirees.
Had a room 101 , calle ocho mad , 1964 monarca maduro and all three were excellent !
cmc
Yesterday, I had Cigar 1 from the Blind reviews, and today, I am having Cigar 2. Still trying to figure out both, though.
nwb
I had my first Diesel today. What a good smoke right off the truck! Can't wait til they get a little age on them but they are already good. The PA broadleaf yields a rich sweetness that is very tasty. Good pepper blast for the first little bit then it settles down nicely. I'll have a few more before I do a review but the early signs are encouraging.
My first Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Belicoso. Damn, what a fine smoke. :bigthumbs:
just had a don quijote lancero from cuban crafters and now i can hardly feel my fingers... is it spring yet?
I just had an Oliva Serie V Lancero... That was one amazing smoke. Every bit as good as I had hoped it would be... I should stock up on more of these cigars.
I smoked a Liga Privada robusto last night, excellent smoke. I also cut a perdomo slow aged churchill in half and split it with my brother. I won't review it since I only had half but I thought it was a pretty good smoke.
Had a Vegas Cubanas last night and was surprised that it wasn't as spicy as most DPG's. Not what I expected, but good and I definitely nubbed it.
Had my first RP Edge Maduro (toro) this morning. Taste was solid, but I was a little disappointed. The burn was wonky and the flavor got a little boring by the end.
You know, Rocky had a big lead over Kaizad in my mind several months ago, but I'm starting to lean the other way... :-0
Quotelowpro75 - 11/12/2009 8:33 AM
I smoked a Liga Privada robusto last night, excellent smoke. I also cut a perdomo slow aged churchill in half and split it with my brother. I won't review it since I only had half but I thought it was a pretty good smoke.
Rich, can that mess with the taste of a cigar? I was wondering because I cut a toro in half not long ago (due to time constraints during a lunch break) and it turned out to be a horrible smoke--and it's a cigar I normally like a lot...
Just wondering. I personally can't think of a reason why smoking a half-cigar would affect the taste that much. :confused:
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte right off the Big Brown Box on Wheels. This one is a winner! Opens with a little burst of pepper then settles into a sweet mellow smoothness. Strongly reminds me of Punch Rothschild oscuros and the ERDM robusto oscuro. I think a little age will really kick this one up. Inexpensive too. I'll smoke a few more before I review it to make sure this wasn't a fluke. I think I am deeply in love with the PA broadleaf wrappers.
Last night I had a AB Tempus Quadrum and a El Rey del Mundo Robusto Larga. Long night!!!!!!! great smokes.
Just smoked a CAO karma sutra splash, trying it out for a freind, not my cup o' tea, but was ok. Then I tried the new Brick House Churchill, a damn fine nicaraguan smoke, especially at 5 bucks for a churchill! :spamcan: Tom
Quotecmmayo - 11/12/2009 1:16 PM
Quotelowpro75 - 11/12/2009 8:33 AM
I smoked a Liga Privada robusto last night, excellent smoke. I also cut a perdomo slow aged churchill in half and split it with my brother. I won't review it since I only had half but I thought it was a pretty good smoke.
Rich, can that mess with the taste of a cigar? I was wondering because I cut a toro in half not long ago (due to time constraints during a lunch break) and it turned out to be a horrible smoke--and it's a cigar I normally like a lot...
Just wondering. I personally can't think of a reason why smoking a half-cigar would affect the taste that much. :confused:
In my experience it messes more with the construction than with the taste. Cigars cut in half have more of a tendency to unravel. But I'm done this a couple times with smokes that I have enjoyed before and it has never affected the taste IMO. It is not my preference but I was out at a bar last night with my brothers and gave each a cigar. I figured I was only going to have one but I brought 2 so I would have a choice. I smoked the liga and wanted to smoke the other but didn't think I would have time to smoke the churchill, thus the split. I have never had one before but I liked it.
Java Wafe; just for kicks, but turned out to be a very smoky and tasty little stick. Moved on to a Nica Libre Torpedo - very light smoke and smooth as can be. Slightly tight on the draw and burns very cool. Started to lose interest at half, but it's making a nice come back...
Glad to here the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte was good.
Waiting on my diesels. Should arrive tomorrow.
Glad to here the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte was good.
Waiting on my diesels. Should arrive tomorrow.
Have you had the rocky patel winter yet?
Another of the PA Broadleaf. I am loving that wrapper leaf as well...
Quotejadacan - 11/12/2009 4:23 PM
Glad to here the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte was good.
Waiting on my diesels. Should arrive tomorrow.
Have you had the rocky patel winter yet?
Another of the PA Broadleaf. I am loving that wrapper leaf as well...
I'd like to try the winter sometime. The local B&M has them but they are asking the moon for them. I'll wait until one pops up I can afford. I answered your PM a bit ago with my initial impression of the Diesels and LHC's. Both are very, very good!
Going back to a classic. Enjoying a 5 Vegas Torpedo. Nothing fancy, just a good solid smoke. :smoker:
DPG Series JJ Maddie, courtesy of a trade with akira...yum.
nwb
I was surprised this evening by a Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Minutos Petite. A wonderful little 25-30 minute stick.
Well, I haven't smoked it yet but I stopped by the B&M tonight to see if I could get the flying pig and T52 at the special prices they are having at the Drew Estate event tomorrow which I can't attend. Sure enough, they were kind enough to hook me up. I got 2 flying pigs (no special on these, they are in demand with a limited supply 12 bucks each) and buy 4 T52 and get one free. So I got a 5er of those. Can't wait to smoke em.
On the way home from work I smoked the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill I got from Richard K in the long cigar pass. 'Twas OK.
Smoked a TNT alt (Padron) that Rich (Lowpro75) traded to me. Very nice and smooth cigar.
just finished a padron 2000 maduro... damn good. :dancing:
Last evenings cigar was a DPG Blue Label, it was outstanding as expected!
As I am typing away here, I am enjoying a Padilla '68 with a glass of Metaxa. :dancing:
Had another Diesel this afternoon. It was as good as the first one.
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959....pretty damn good
Had a JR Cuban Alternative Cohiba Robusto, that's been languishing in the humi for near ten years, and an Omar Ortez Original Robusto this evening. Both were very satisfying budget smokes.
Yesterday, I started the day with a Vegas Cubanas. That is quickly becoming my go to medium bodied cigar. After that, I had a Tatuaje P3 which is a good budget smoke. To round out the day (and 3 rum & cokes later), I had a Swisher Wood Tip that my father-in-law gave me :-0
Tonight, I'm smoking a Pinar Del Rio Habano. Good smoke....
nwb
Last night was 5 Vegas Miami Topredo, very good
After a lunch of Tortilla Soup and a salad, I had a 601 Red Label. It was pretty spicy, and a good smoke. I'll be posting a review soon.
Had a mystery cigar from the rate 'em and weep.
Also, had a quick Don Lino Africa Kuro
1926 Padron #9. vey tasty stick. This is a strict departure from ny usual $2.50-$4.95 usuals. My local got in the WHOLE Padron line from the 40/80 anniversary, including the #45 to the 1000 line.
When I finally win the Nigerian lotto, I would love to have the cajones to try the 45th anvversary $35.00 jobbie!
Now let me see if I can give this $25000.00 to the polish consulate to cover the costs of those screen door submarines and smuggle the sister-in-laws attache out of the country.
Quoteebida3 - 11/18/2009 3:08 PM When I finally win the Nigerian lotto, I would love to have the cajones to try the 45th anvversary $35.00 jobbie!
Just install some pay toilets in a chronic diarrea clinic and let the cash roll in!
Morning Drive: Don Lina Africa (surprisingly great choice for a morning cigar)
Planned for the Evening Drive: My first ERDM from a trade with Jackal!
I'm having a pretty shytty day so I'll be firing something up after while, maybe the Gurkha Blue Steel I got or the Nica Libre or the Cubao Les sent me or the....
whatever it is it will be along with several beers, we have to do a random thoughts thread.
:shades:
Quotecmmayo - 11/18/2009 2:58 PM
Morning Drive: Don Lina Africa (surprisingly great choice for a morning cigar)
Planned for the Evening Drive: My first ERDM from a trade with Jackal!
An ERDM while you're driving!!!??? :-0 You'll have to drive with your knees! :biggrin:
La Gloria Cubana Wavell for me tonight. Nice smoke, well constructed and tons of smoke. SWMBO says it's a little "too cigar smelling" for her...
Was in the mood for something on the mild to medium side, so stopped by the local B&M, and had a CAO Gold Robusto. Very nice, mellow smoke!!
Cohiba, with bourbon.
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/18/2009 12:10 PM
... it will be along with several beers, we have to do a random thoughts thread.
Bourbon at hand, and ready for randomness when you are!
Last night, I had a Vegas Robaina Unico. Good smoke, and a review will be posted tonight.
As I'm sitting here, I'm smoking a tag-a-long that Tim sent with the Blind Taste Test pass.
nwb
Started with a Perdomo Fresh Rolled Torpedo.
Then went to a Tierra Del Sol Maduro Robusto
Finished off with a Sancho Panza Extra-Fuerte Barcelona.
:cigarman: :cigarman: :cigarman:
Cubao #5 for me tonight. Excellent smoke!
A Montecristo White Petite Pronto on my lunch break. Not much of a cigar, but better than nothing.
Flor de Oliva Corojo. I gotta tell ya for a $2.50 stick, this long filler vitola is a beauty! I don't want to get carried away here but I'd put his stick up against some smokes 4 times the cost!
They also come in a Maduro. Try one you'll be pleasently pleased!
CAO Black Gothic. Two inches in, this is a pretty good cigar.
Had a Patel Brothers Robusto this afternoon. Once again, Rocky Patel is Lucy holding the football and I'm Charley Brown... :sad: One of these days I might find an RP I really enjoy but the Patel Brothers didn't do the trick.
Vegas Cubanas with about a half a year of aging (settling) on it. I think that it is one of Pepin's best.
QuoteJackal - 11/19/2009 7:25 PM
Vegas Cubanas with about a half a year of aging (settling) on it. I think that it is one of Pepin's best.
I think you asked a while back where I was finding these for $3/cigar. In the past month, I've been able to snatch around 20 of them in various sizes for $3 on CBID. IMO, they are really one of the best medium-bodied cigars out there.
Tonight, I'm having a Cubao from a trade with Akira. Thanks!
nwb
Smoked a HdM Excaliber earlier. I'm following it up with a well aged Manolo's Dominican Overrun robusto.
Tonight, I'm having a 5 Vegas Triple A right OTT. For those of you who bit on the JoeCigar.com deal, I think you are in for a treat :shades:
Ok, I just finished it. If you are a fan of the Graycliff DE and/or the 5 Vegas A, this cigar is for you. It reminded me of a hybrid of the two.
nwb
The Triple-A sounds interesting--I'm a huge fan of the 5 Vegas A.
I closed out the night with a shortie: Don Lino Africa Kura. Tasty. :biggrin:
working some voluntary overtime today. I have a Cuba Libre Magnum i've had in the humi for quite some time for the drive home. c'mon 6 o'clock!!
QuoteAlphairon - 11/19/2009 6:21 PM
Had a Patel Brothers Robusto this afternoon. Once again, Rocky Patel is Lucy holding the football and I'm Charley Brown... :sad: One of these days I might find an RP I really enjoy but the Patel Brothers didn't do the trick.
I second that opinion, although that little sun-grown wasnt really bad at all.
I think they are at least as overrated as Gurkha ever thought about being.
:mad:
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/24/2009 10:45 AM
QuoteAlphairon - 11/19/2009 6:21 PM
Had a Patel Brothers Robusto this afternoon. Once again, Rocky Patel is Lucy holding the football and I'm Charley Brown... :sad: One of these days I might find an RP I really enjoy but the Patel Brothers didn't do the trick.
I second that opinion, although that little sun-grown wasnt really bad at all.
I think they are at least as overrated as Gurkha ever thought about being.
:mad:
Actually, the Havana Corojo is a pretty good cigar. Unfortunately, it is not widely available. :-(
I just cut a 601 Blue for the patio. It's a bit nipply out there. :smoker:
Having an Alec Bradly '97 Habano. Nice flavor, and a bit spicy. Unfortunately, I think that the beer that I have chosen to accompany it is a bit to sweet to go with it.
Quotenwb - 11/23/2009 11:18 PM
Tonight, I'm having a 5 Vegas Triple A right OTT. For those of you who bit on the JoeCigar.com deal, I think you are in for a treat :shades:
Ok, I just finished it. If you are a fan of the Graycliff DE and/or the 5 Vegas A, this cigar is for you. It reminded me of a hybrid of the two.
nwb
I had the first of my Triple-A's today on the way home from the dentist. Half my upper lip was completely numb so I had a little trouble getting a good seal but the cigar was great! I drooled a little bit while I was smoking it but managed to wipe my chin between puffs. Good thing I was by myself! :smoker:
Breakfast with a Short Story, brunch with an AVO LE08, after lunch Camacho 10th anniversary, mid day Camacho Triple Maduro, and after dinner was an LFD Small Batch No.1
QuoteLoomisglx - 11/24/2009 8:06 PM
Breakfast with a Short Story, brunch with an AVO LE08, after lunch Camacho 10th anniversary, mid day Camacho Triple Maduro, and after dinner was an LFD Small Batch No.1
good god sir! :bow:
Padilla series '68 they are always good!
Morning drive: Montecristo White Pronto. That little cigar lasts longer than you'd think!
I think I see one of those Cohiba Blacks in my near future...like about 2 hours from now!!!!!!!!
:dancing:
Mark, I will have to agree with you about Flor de Oliva. I have gone through several bundles of these and I keep reaching in the humi for more. I have found these at auction for a $1.16 each. Seldom get a dud.
Don't like the maduro as much, but the corojo's are very nice.
Will be puffing on a Creme de Jamaica on the way home from work.
I'm finishing off a Camacho 1962 Torpedo. Very nice with list of unsweetened chocolate flavor.
Swell, the Cohiba Black "Toro" isnt in the database!
I guess that was a special JR deal...
:mad:
The start to Thanksgiving weekend was a San Cristobal Classico, wonderful cigar, perfect, if I didnt rate it a 5 I should have!
AF Hemingway short story
QuoteDonM - 11/25/2009 5:58 PM
The start to Thnksgiving weekend was a San Cristobal Classico, wonderful cigar, perfect, if I didnt rate it a 5 I should have!
:word:
No travel tomorrow, so I grabbed some Maudite and some good cigars tonight.
1. Montecristo White Pronto
2. Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Belicoso
3. Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Consul (4.75 x 60--weird taper to the head)
I got time for one more. Maybe a Oliva V Double Robusto.
At this rate, I'm going to have to break into the wine and write some random thoughts with Bob.
:cheers:
Quotecmmayo - 11/25/2009 9:27 PM
QuoteDonM - 11/25/2009 5:58 PM
The start to Thnksgiving weekend was a San Cristobal Classico, wonderful cigar, perfect, if I didnt rate it a 5 I should have!
:word:
:lmao: so my typing sucks :biggrin:
Starting out the day with an Oliva Serie G Figurado as the turkey cooks...
The Oliva was a disappointment. Next up is an Acid Opulence 3 Toro.
startin out classy with my last remaining graycliff crystal pgx (won't be rebuying) and then probably going to hit a cao brazilia after turkey or maybe a carlos toraño 1916 cameroon robusto
Smokin a la aurora escogidos right now. Pretty good cigar. I believe I have jackal to thank for it.
The Acid Opulence Toro was pretty nice. For those of you who haven't tried any of the Acid cigars because you were a-feared of the strength of the botanicals, this one would be a good starting point. It had more traditional flavor than the others I smoked.
Monte Petit Edmundo for breakfest then Brickhouse churchill for lunch. Both excellent. Gonna have another petit edmundo for pre-turkey snack!
Cmc :biggrin:
Quotegitfiddl - 11/26/2009 12:05 PM
The Acid Opulence Toro was pretty nice. For those of you who haven't tried any of the Acid cigars because you were a-feared of the strength of the botanicals, this one would be a good starting point. It had more traditional flavor than the others I smoked.
The Liquid is also a good starter.
Sancho Panza ISOM after breakfast...
Currently looking for one to burn before the Cowboys game. Let's go with this Oliveros Classic Torpedo I got from Jackal...
:dancing:
When you're on a diet, Thanksgiving has to be about things other than food... like family, football, cigars, and booze. But mainly booze, er, um, I mean FOOTBALL. :shy:
Batting next, a Padilla Habano Torpedo.
Just popped my trigger finger on this cigar.com daily deal...
5pk of Gurkha Blue Steel Rothschild (6x54) for only 8.95
http://www.dailycigardeal.com/
bought two packs for free shipping
total: 10 cigars for 17.90!!!.... :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi:
Next up is a huge ring Fonseca wrapped in cedar.
Opus X Churchill, it was great!!
After dinner I had a graycliff double espresso. Great cigar.
Excalibur Dark Knight earlier.
I just laid a spark to a Punch Oscuro, tasty!
:dancing:
ramon allones specially selected :dancing:
Quotesam a - 11/27/2009 12:18 AM
ramon allones specially selected :dancing:
Hey, I just finished one of those! Mine was from 07. A great cigar!
After turkey I had an ERDM, then later a Gurkha Centurion Perfecto while pounding some beers.
Off to take the puppy for a walk. Fortunately she doesn't mind if I enjoy an Oliva G robusto. :smoker:
What a day for maduros. The air was fairly nippy but the sunshine was quite warm, I felt like a lizard sunning on a hot rock, fairly laid back all day. I had a Bolivar Cofradia as the sun was setting while taking time to stir my haluska I was cooking every now and then.
We watched UT beat Kentucky, barely, and I lit a JR Ultimate Oscuro at half time. What a cigar, every time I smoke those I'm wondering why I dont have a box...
:dancing:
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/28/2009 11:24 PM
We watched UT beat Kentucky, barely,
:dancing:
Guess that proves even a blind squirrel can find an acorn now and then, don't it??? :biggrin: :biggrin:
Last nights Cigar was a San Cristobal Supremo, great cigar
QuoteAlphairon - 11/29/2009 6:38 AM
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/28/2009 11:24 PM
We watched UT beat Kentucky, barely,
:dancing:
Guess that proves even a blind squirrel can find an acorn now and then, don't it??? :biggrin: :biggrin:
Kentucky sets around and thinks up ways to lose to UT! They draw it up on the chalk boards!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Ha,ha...
Anyway, I'm having a Casa Magna right now...not bad but not great either.
Gonna be brave and light up one of those TNT alternatives. Let's see if I really can't tell the difference between it and a La Aurora Perferidos.
Last night's smoke at my local cigar lounge: a VSG Sorceror. My first from this highly regarded line, and I know now why it's so highly regarded. It's an absolutely outstanding smoke.
I have a Ashton or two on hand, I need to spark one up soon!
:dancing:
QuoteJackal - 11/29/2009 1:04 PM
Gonna be brave and light up one of those TNT alternatives. Let's see if I really can't tell the difference between it and a La Aurora Perferidos.
Definitely not a La Aurora, but an ok smoke for $3.
Just lit up a DPG firecracker. It is a very aptly named cigar. In its small size and with its wrapper that covers the foot, this little thing has some snap to it.
Having a Carlos Torano Virtuoso. These are yummy!
nwb
Yesterday afternoon was a Quorom. Not too bad for what it is.
Last night, I sat on the deck with a Yuengling Lager, and an Aurora Barrel Aged #4.
Etiqueta Azul Churchill. Not bad.
La Flor Dominicana Ligero L300 in the local B&M smoking lounge this afternoon. Excellent stick!
At the recommendation from my local B&M, I'm having my first Murcielago tonight. Hope it is good!
nwb
5 Vegas Triple-A for me. It was the second one I've had and both have been very good. The PA broadleaf wrapper really has a nice mellow sweetness that balances the taste very nicely. If you are a maduro fan this is certainly one to try.
Quotegitfiddl - 11/30/2009 11:36 AM
Etiqueta Azul Churchill. Not bad.
Honor that "not bad" cigar with a not bad review. It needs all the help it can get. You might push it over two stars. Seriously.
DPG blue label, it was awesome!
QuoteBlackIrish - 11/30/2009 6:24 AM Last night's smoke at my local cigar lounge: a VSG Sorceror. My first from this highly regarded line, and I know now why it's so highly regarded. It's an absolutely outstanding smoke.
These are one of the high-dollar ultra-premium cigars that I feel are worth the extra coin.
Tonight I didn't have a cigar...I had a bowl of GL Pease Montgomery in a Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen pipe.
QuoteHot Stuff x - 12/1/2009 9:38 AM
QuoteBlackIrish - 11/30/2009 6:24 AM Last night's smoke at my local cigar lounge: a VSG Sorceror. My first from this highly regarded line, and I know now why it's so highly regarded. It's an absolutely outstanding smoke.
These are one of the high-dollar ultra-premium cigars that I feel are worth the extra coin.
Tonight I didn't have a cigar...I had a bowl of GL Pease Montgomery in a Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen pipe.
Les,
Is that the pipe I traded with you? If so, how did it smoke?
nwb
This morning: a Gurkha Master Select Robusto No.4 I got from Jackal in a trade...
Not a bad tasting cigar, but had a tight draw that ruined the experience. Chalk up another poorly made cigar from Gurkha.
Just finished a Rafael Gonzalez Corona Extra that had been in the humi for at least nine years. Very good, if somewhat mild, smoke. Review to follow...
QuoteDennisA - 12/1/2009 6:42 PM
Just finished a Rafael Gonzalez Corona Extra that had been in the humi for at least nine years. Very good, if somewhat mild, smoke. Review to follow...
Nine years :-0 ! I can't wait until I have a cigar that's that old. (If they'll last that long :biggrin: )
Diesel Unholy Cocktail after a couple of days rest. We'll see...
nwb
DPG Serie JJ Selectos maduro on the way home from the big city this afternoon. mmmm mmmm mmmm Don Pepin Garcia mmmm mmmm mmmm! :biggrin:
Had a Montecristo Open Eagle for breakfest then a Cohiba Maduro Genios for lunch then a Monte Edmundo Tubo for dinner. The Open Eagles have been getting some bad press on the web but I have to say the one I smoked this morning was very very good. Im finally off my Padron anni bender and onto the dark side bender LOL !!!!!
Cmc :biggrin:
Had a La Aurora Barrel Aged. CI is having a deal on boxes of them. Needed to find out if it was worth picking up. After having one, I have decided against it.
Had the LFD double ligero chiselito. Very Good!
La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especiale #5, ti was awesome!
5 vegas relic with some jack daniels neat. The first half was a little better than I remember, the second half was starting to get harsh so it rests as I type.
Oliva Master Blends III. I bought a box of the MB I back in the day because I liked them so much, but they are long gone. However, this is shaping up to be a fine smoke.
nwb
On the way home, I had a Bolivar Cofradia No. 1 (from rkarkada in the Long & Luscious pass). It was a very tasty cigar that (I think) had crystals on it when I pulled it out of the cello. Unfortunately, the cap popped off when I cut it and the wrapper gave out in the last third. Still, I got a good feel for the cigar and come it to the ERDM...
Long drive home, so I sparked a 5 Vegas Gold. Busted the cap on that one...
I NEED A BETTER CUTTER! Any suggestions? What's the best cutter I can get for under $30?
Quotecmmayo - 12/2/2009 10:11 PM
On the way home, I had a Bolivar Cofradia No. 1 (from rkarkada in the Long & Luscious pass). It was a very tasty cigar that (I think) had crystals on it when I pulled it out of the cello. Unfortunately, the cap popped off when I cut it and the wrapper gave out in the last third. Still, I got a good feel for the cigar and come it to the ERDM...
Long drive home, so I sparked a 5 Vegas Gold. Busted the cap on that one...
I NEED A BETTER CUTTER! Any suggestions? What's the best cutter I can get for under $30?
Xikars can be had for around $30. I've had mine for about 6-7 years, and it cuts just as well now as when it was new. Also, their warranty and CS is superb - I had to return mine because the inner spring finally gave out. They sent me a new one :dancing:
nwb
Quotecmmayo - 12/2/2009 10:11 PM
On the way home, I had a Bolivar Cofradia No. 1 (from rkarkada in the Long & Luscious pass). It was a very tasty cigar that (I think) had crystals on it when I pulled it out of the cello. Unfortunately, the cap popped off when I cut it and the wrapper gave out in the last third. Still, I got a good feel for the cigar and come it to the ERDM...
Long drive home, so I sparked a 5 Vegas Gold. Busted the cap on that one...
I NEED A BETTER CUTTER! Any suggestions? What's the best cutter I can get for under $30?
Spend $40 and get a Palio. You'll thank me.
Camacho Corojo Cetros maduro. It was good, but nothing more. I'll submit a fuller review.
Just ended the night on a Gurkha Fuerte XO. It was a near perfect cigar. So glad I bought a bunch. :biggrin:
Padilla 1932 Torp, excellent after a long night at work.