Cigar Of The Day (COTD)

[prophetic_joe]

Ashton Churchill. Connecticut.

[Maduro 5]

Romeo Y Julieta 2009 Limited Edition The Duke. Love it but I have only one left:mad3:

[blackfoot]

I just finished an Acid.

[Price]

The old standby: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 robusto

[GardenWeasel]

RyJ exhibicion # 4...each one is better than the last!:biggrin1:

[Act Appalled]

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Generoso. Draw was a bit tight but a good cigar overall.

[renoles]

Cigar Factory New Orleans Tres Hermanos Numero Dos...very similar profile to my favorite Padron.

[Laz]

I just finished a Kristoff Ligero Maduro Churchill (http://www.famous-smoke.com/kristoff+ligero+maduro+churchill+cigars/item+29860) with some Laphroaig Scotch 10 Year (http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?N=40+4294966990+4294967087&area=spirits&ProductID=703&Ns=Name%7c0). A great cigar with some wonderful scotch.

[Rugbyman]

Had 2 yesterday.

601 Blue robusto

Rockey Patel Decade torpedo

[renoles]

Flor de Oliva Churchill (original)...haven't nubbed a cigar in a long time...great two hours reading.

[73mountaineer]

Cuban Montecristo No. 2 with Buffalo Trace on the rocks & a splash of water :thumbup1:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=25816

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Cuban Montecristo No. 2 with Buffalo Trace on the rocks & a splash of water :thumbup1:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=25816
Steve:
+ 1 and if that's not Cigar Heaven....I don't know what is. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven, I shall not go". Mark Twain

[Price]

Steve:
+ 1 and if that's not Cigar Heaven....I don't know what is. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven, I shall not go". Mark Twain


+2 "It don't get much better'n this."

[73mountaineer]

Steve:
+ 1 and if that's not Cigar Heaven....I don't know what is. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven, I shall not go". Mark Twain


+2 "It don't get much better'n this."

Absolutely. I waited all week for the opportunity to sit down with that combo & it was fantastic! :001_cool:

[renoles]

Flor de Oliva Maduro Churchill

[Miles]

Romeo y Julieta short story

Tasty!

[kelebekcc]

Quorum Tres Petit 4 1/2 X 38 with Miller :thumbup1:

[wolfmanxiii]

Enjoyed a CAO 2008 Holiday Press...then I brought out the stout stuff and had me a Drew Estate Dirty Rat.

[Mako72]

A day late but...:lol:

Last night was karaoke night for the wife and I so I took a stick with me to enjoy with my shot of JB Black and Killians. I took the Romeo y Julietta 1875 Habana Reserve corona.

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http://altadisusa.com/blog/2011/04/01/romeo-y-julieta-habana-reserve-review

It was a very nice smoke compared to the Flor de Oliva I had on sunday. Much fuller and slightly sweet but with a peppery note on the end. Really enjoyed it and I will have to grab a couple more of these.

Jay

[73mountaineer]

Tonight I had a CAO La Traviata Davino (robusto). This was my first experience with CAO's La Traviata line, having purchased this particular cigar about a month or so ago on the recommendation of the shopkeeper at my local cigar bar.

This, my friends, was a very good cigar, and at around $5 locally it holds its own quite well against pricier cigars. Color me impressed, and I have to say the whole time I was smoking it I was I kept thinking it was very Cuban-like. Turns out, after researching this line a little further afterward, that was exactly what they were going for. They got it. It isn't identical, but it may be the most Cubanesque cigar that I have sampled. Two thumbs up on this one :thumbup:

[renoles]

"New Cuba" Churchill

[Mako72]

Well went to the lake on sunday since it was 99* out. Took one of the Macanudo Crystal Cafe Robustos with me. It was an excellent fairly light smoke which worked out well for a hot day. Very mild compared to the Habano Reserve Corona I had wednsday but still a very smooth smoke.

Jay

[Act Appalled]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail paired with Fegley's Brewworks Hop'solutely. I know most of you enjoy scotch or glass of wine with your cigars, but for me a good beer and a cigar is heaven. Both were good, especially the Hop'solutely. If you can find it, I highly recommended it for all the hop heads out there. It's a great hoppy beer with a crisp citrus finish.

[GardenWeasel]

RyJ Ex 4...

[Mako72]

Well last night was Wednsday karaoke for the wife and I. To go with my JB blacks and Killians I took along the Cain Daytona, I believe the size was a corona. This was a noticably heavier smoke than even the RyJ Habano reserve I had last week. At various times you got hints of pepper, espresso, and maybe a nutty caramel in the middle. All in all a great smoke altho very full bodied and rich, not the kind of smoke I could have often. It would probably be very nice as a sunday afternoon smoke with a slightly sweeter drink to pair it.

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Jay

[GardenWeasel]

JL #1 :001_smile

[Maduro 5]

Ramon Alones German Edition

[Act Appalled]

Had an Oliva Serie G around the fire tonight.

[73mountaineer]

Tried another CAO La Traviata on Friday & sadly it didn't give me the same experience as the first one. Don't get me wrong, it was a good smoke, but I didn't get the same Cuban-like flavors from this one. Oh well.
So tonight it was back to the real deal, a Cuban Monte #2 while sipping on Woodford Reserve :thumbup1:

[Maduro 5]

Cohiba Siglo VI

[Tkocloser]

Romeo and julieta habana reserve. Amazing! Happy Easter!

[Jim]

Habanos Trinidad toro after a nice quite family dinner!

Happy Easter Men!

[Laz]

Tonight I had a Rocky Patel Cuban Blend Toro (http://www.famous-smoke.com/rocky+patel+cuban+blend+toro+cigars/item+23282) with a bit of Suntory Yamazaki Japanese Pure Malt Whisky 12 Yr (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=000132&PNAME=SUNTORY+YAMAZAKI+JAPANESE+PURE+MALT+WHISKY+1 2+YR.750ML&BACK=A0004A1). I enjoyed them around the fire with great conversation. It was the end of a nearly perfect day.

[73mountaineer]

Dominican Cohiba Corona Extra (Corona Gorda)...I was underwhelmed with it. There are much, much better $10 cigars out there, IMHO. This one was pretty disappointing :glare:

[Bowhnter]

Padron Londres, I really like these for a daily cigar.

[Mako72]

Well last night karaoke smoke was....

The Macanudo Hampton Court Maduro, a corona sized smoke with a very dark maduro wrapper. Overall, in true Macanudo fashion, a very mellow smoke. As my first maduro I think I expected a heavy full bodied smoke but it twas not to be. The stick started out with a sweet coffee taste for the first third with just very occasional hints of pepper. In the second third it mellowed even more providing just a slightly woody/leathery taste with again just the slightest pepper notes. Unfortunately I didn't get to finish the last third so I can't tell you the finish. One disappointing problem was it seemed to burn unevenly which shouldn't have happened as this one had been in the humi for the last almost 3 weeks. Overall I would probably just buy a Macanudo in the non maduro if I did it over again.

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Jay

[Walt Whitman]

Rocky Patel Fusion Churchill and a decent Yellow Tail Merlot after an evening of grass cutting. Fusion is an OK cigar, a combination of Rocky's Vintage 1990 & 1992. You'd think that combining these great cigars you'd get something even better; not the case. Only really gets going (for me, anyway) halfway through. Good enough for tonight.

[Bowhnter]

. Fusion is an OK cigar, a combination of Rocky's Vintage 1990 & 1992. You'd think that combining these great cigars you'd get something even better; not the case.

Agree, and I prefer the 90 over the 92.

[kelebekcc]

Trinidad Reyes 40 X 110

Great cigar! :thumbup:
http://www.cigarinspector.com/images/cigar/trinidad-reyes.jpg
http://imagehostu.com/images/668Trinidad_Reyes.jpg

[Argonaut]

Having a Perdomo "Golf", with Tvarski vodka, two cheap tastes that taste great together!:001_smile

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Tonight, I will enjoy (thank you so very much for your kind gift 73mountaineer [a.ka. Steve] for your most kind gift), a Cuban Montecristo # 2 Pyramid (52 ring gauge x 6.1 – Factory Box Code: Dec 2009) paired with a 'snifter' [3 fingers mind you...'on the rocks'], of Hine Rare VSOP Cognac. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best". Sir Winston S. Churchill

PS Cigar Reveiw will follow soon :yesnod:

[Bowhnter]

Had a nice CAO La Traviata this afternoon. It had rested around 6 months and was pretty tasty

[73mountaineer]

Tonight, I will enjoy (thank you so very much for your kind gift 73mountaineer [a.ka. Steve] for your most kind gift), a Cuban Montecristo # 2 Pyramid (52 ring gauge x 6.1 – Factory Box Code: Dec 2009) paired with a 'snifter' [3 fingers mind you...'on the rocks'], of Hine Rare VSOP Cognac. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best". Sir Winston S. Churchill

PS Cigar Reveiw will follow soon :yesnod:

De nada, enjoy it my friend! :thumbup1:

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

De nada, enjoy it my friend! :thumbup1:
Steve:
Thank you for your kind reply and at this moment, I am composing / evaluating / writing my Reveiw of this Cigar :drool: as we speak (danm...the Caps lost to the Bolts 4-2 [and at home in D.C. for crying out loud], :cryin: )...should be finished tonight (i.e., every now and then I have to to 'cleanse' my palate and sip unsweetened tea (and then spit), ...like the 'tasters' , do in Havana [in between not very often tiny sips of Hine]. :lol1:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif [I]"Those who Smoke Havana’s will never die of Cancer...but those who don't...will die of Envy". Cuban Cigar Slogan

[Laz]

Tonight I went to a cigar event at a local shop (http://www.martyscigar.com/Martyscigar/Welcome.html) and smoked Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Robusto Cigar (http://www.famous-smoke.com/xikar+hc+series+habano+colorado+robusto+cigars/item+34644)with some Hennessy Cognac VSOP (http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=remy&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=remy&N=0&ProductID=1321). This was a new cigar for me. A bit on the full-bodied side without being overpowering. It burned long and cool. A very nice smoke that went well with the cognac. I also picked up a nice Xikar cutter, lighter and a few extras for the humidor. A good time was had by all.

[Bowhnter]

Today is a Padilla 1932 torpedo with a New Belgium 1554 black ale

[Argonaut]

My mother in law passed this morning, I am saluting her with a bottle of Oban Distillers Edition 15 year scotch, and a Padilla Miami Churchill. I never liked the woman, but I already miss her. Pour one for Debra, gone too soon at 55.

[Mako72]

Last night swmbo and a group of our freinds went to the Laughlin River Run. I took along a RyJ Habano Reserve corona. This stick is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

Jay

[MrMoJoe]

Today is a Padilla 1932 torpedo with a New Belgium 1554 black ale

I had a Padilla 32 Torpedo as well, paired with The Kraken rum. One of my favorite stogies!

[Maduro 5]

Romeo y Julieta Duke Edicion Limitada 2009

[Don Barbiere]

:o16::o16::o16:
Ramon Alones German Edition

[Tak]

Tonight along with my pipe I had a La Flor Dominicona Reserva Especial perfecto. It was fine as a stick, peppery and varied which I like, but I was a little disappointed in the build. It came apart towards in the last half, once the burn got past the 'hump'. I have a few more LFD in the box, so hopefully they'll hold up better and it was just the nature of the beast for that little perfecto.

[Laz]

Tonight I smoked a Xikar HC Series Criollo with some Jack Daniel's Single Barrel (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=000249&PNAME=JACK+DANIEL%27S+SINGLE+BARREL+750ML&BACK=A0004A1). For those that love a criollo wrapper i would suggest trying this cigar - it was great :w00t:

[Laz]

My mother in law passed this morning, I am saluting her with a bottle of Oban Distillers Edition 15 year scotch, and a Padilla Miami Churchill. I never liked the woman, but I already miss her. Pour one for Debra, gone too soon at 55.

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

[Jim]

Monticristo white #2 Belicoso after Sunday dinner-a nice evening outside.

[du52]

Hoya de Monterrey

[Bowhnter]

Pinar Del Rio Oscuro

[Jim]

Trinadad robusto on recycling night.

[Maduro 5]

Montecristo Open Eagle

[Walt Whitman]

Rocky Patel Sun Grown Toro. Not my favorite. Expected much more after reading reviews. Meh.

[Bowhnter]

One of my favorites. A La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor

[73mountaineer]

One of my favorites. A La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor

I just picked one up at one of my local stores last week & I'm looking forward to trying it. I haven't had one before, but I have heard good things about it :thumbup1:

[kelebekcc]

Trinidad Reyes :thumbup1:

[Not A Nice Person]

Rocky Patel Sun Grown Toro. Not my favorite. Expected much more after reading reviews. Meh.

Like most of RP's production, the Sungrown can be "off" or "on" depending on batch . . . generally, I prefer the torpedo in that line anyway, but even there, a year or two can go by that's just "meh" and then . . . a magic box will hit the shelves of my local B&M.

For the most part, Rocky's pre-release samples are stellar, and his first releases not quite as good, but pretty nice smokes. After that, it's a crap shoot.

NANP™

[73mountaineer]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3528/image10005.jpg

Habano Punch Punch and Kraken & Coke...I'm diggin' both :thumbup1:

[cigarjim]

today a EL REY DEL MUNDO DOUBLE CORONA AND I WEA GOOD!

[Act Appalled]

One of my favorites. A La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor

Great cigar. My hands down favorite.

[Maduro 5]

Partagas Serie D Especial 2010

[73mountaineer]

Last night was a Fuente Hemingway Short Story accompanied by Knob Creek on the rocks. I had almost forgotten how much I like those little sticks :thumbup1:

[Walt Whitman]

Punch Magnum. White ash, great taste, down to the nub enjoyment.

[Bowhnter]

Yesterday a padron londres natural, tonight a padron londres maduro.
Kinda liking the Padrons

[Walt Whitman]

Gurkha Regent Toro. A nutty, leather taste. Smooth and creamy to the end.

Yummmmmmm. :thumbup1:

[kelebekcc]

Trinidad Reyes :001_tt1:

SIZE:4 3/4 X 40
WRAPPER:CUBA
FILLER:CUBA
BINDER:CUBA
STRENGTH CATEGORY:MEDIUM BODIED
CIGAR AFICIONADO RATING:89
TASTING NOTES:The taste is creamy, complex and balanced: notes of cedar in the first third, together with a small amount of honey sweetness evolve in a stronger woody flavour in the middle, always rich and elegant.The final is very long, you will smoke this stick to the last inch without any bitter or sour taste. The strenght is medium to full from the first puff.

[73mountaineer]

Trinidad Reyes :001_tt1:



I've heard good things about them, but that size seems pretty small. How long can you get out of one of those?

[kelebekcc]

Yes. Burning very easy. For me end 30-40 minutes. But some people smoke too fast can end 20 minutes :lol: Little cigar, big taste...

[Commander Quan]

I smoked my second cigar of the year Saturday night. One of my friends is going to be a father next month so him, and myself, and another friend went out to a great scotch bar on the southside of Pittsburgh and then smoked some Perdomo Vintage Estates in the expectant fathers garage. (Celebrating like this sounds like a good reason to have a kid.) :lol:

[Laz]

I smoked an H.Upman 1844 Reserve Maduro with some George Dickel Barrel Select (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1169080572&PNAME=GEORGE+DICKEL+BARREL+SELECT+TENNESSEE+WHISKY +86+PROOF+750ML&BACK=A0004A1) last night. Neither was bad or great.

[Bowhnter]

Stuck on Padrons. Sun a 4000, Mon and Tonight londres

[Bowhnter]

No Padron today. Pinar Del Rio Oscuro

[kelebekcc]

Trinidad Reyes
http://www.cigarinspector.com/images/cigar/trinidad-reyes.jpg :thumbup1:

[Archerfire]

I don't always smoke cigars, but when I do, I prefer Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 robustos.

OK, not really true. I like all sorts of cigars. That's the one I selected today. I really just wanted to sound like the 'Most Interesting Man in the World'.

[Bowhnter]

Funny! I like rp 90s too.
Today was a perdomo reserve oscuro toro

[Jim]

Henry Clay toro.... it stopped raining!

[Bowhnter]

Before it rains... A Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles

[73mountaineer]

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor robusto with a glass of Bulleit Rye...first time sampling either of them and I can see an ongoing relationship with both in my future :thumbup1:

[Azza]

Monte 5 in the afternoon winter sun.

- Aaron

[Laz]

I smoked a Leon Jimenes Sumo with some Bowmore 12. A very nice combo. I think it was my first Leon Jimenes cigar. I will have to try some more.

To those that a familiar with the name, any suggestions?

[Bowhnter]

I had a LGC Serie N today with a Honey Brown. That was one of the worst smelling cigars I have ever had, the only reason I soldiered thru it was it tasted better then it smelled.

[GardenWeasel]

Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No. 4. :001_tt1:

[Bowhnter]

Berger & Argenti Mooch Maduro torpedo. Not bad at all

[73mountaineer]

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill, and it was outstanding! :001_tt1:

[Maduro 5]

Robaina Famosa

[kelebekcc]

Romeo No 2

[Mako72]

Yesterday was my anniverasary so I had a Flor de Oliva corona when we went out for dinner and drinks and then in the wee hours I sparked a Romeo y Julieta Habano Reserve corona with a bourbon. I swear I am going to buy a box of those RyJ Habanos next time I stop at my tobacconists.

Jay

[Don Barbiere]

http://www.cigarnexus.com/mott/images/03973.gif

Robusto No3

[Bowhnter]

Padilla 1932 torpedo today

[Mudman]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail

[Mako72]

Went out for beers and to shoot some pool last night. Took along a Macanudo Robust Robusto. A nice smoke, generally sweeter with a touch of pepper throughout and an over all slightly earth tone. Still fairly light but fuller than the Gold Labels and about on par with the Cafe series I believe.

Jay

[plpenn]

Don Lugo

[Maduro 5]

Partagas P2. I picked it up in the duty free in Frankfurt 2 days ago.

[Bowhnter]

Cubana Real Semilla by Esteban Carreras...too mild for my taste but picked up slightly in the last 3rd.
Probably have a Padron later.

[Mako72]

Today was Fun & Sun on the Colorado River! Appx 100*s and a Romeo y Julietta Habano Reserve Corona with some beer and tequila. Now that I have had dinner I may have another!

Jay

[73mountaineer]

Last night swmbo and a group of our freinds went to the Laughlin River Run. I took along a RyJ Habano Reserve corona. This stick is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

Jay


Yesterday was my anniverasary so I had a Flor de Oliva corona when we went out for dinner and drinks and then in the wee hours I sparked a Romeo y Julieta Habano Reserve corona with a bourbon. I swear I am going to buy a box of those RyJ Habanos next time I stop at my tobacconists.

Jay


Today was Fun & Sun on the Colorado River! Appx 100*s and a Romeo y Julietta Habano Reserve Corona with some beer and tequila. Now that I have had dinner I may have another!

Jay

I think I know what to get you for Christmas! :thumbup: Good to see that you have already zeroed in on a favorite stick!

[Mako72]

I think I know what to get you for Christmas! :thumbup: Good to see that you have already zeroed in on a favorite stick!

Yeah you should see the Tobaquisitions thread! I just bought 5 more a couple days ago and then the next day the sampler you recommended to me came in! And yes is really has settled in as a favorite, I am still buying others and enjoy sampling but the RyJ HR is like that old familiar friend who you can just turn to and know you won't be disappointed! Thanks for the recommend on it!!

Jay

[73mountaineer]

Thanks for the recommend on it!!

Jay

De nada. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then...and I occasionally get a recommendation right :lol:

[Laz]

I had a Camacho Corojo (http://www.famous-smoke.com/camacho+corojo+gigante+cigars/item+23792) with some Four Roses Single Barrel (http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=four+roses&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=four+roses&N=0&ProductID=27851). The Camachos needed a bit more aging. They have been in my humidor for about 10 months and last night's was fantastic.

[Don Barbiere]

http://nicetightash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Padron-1964-Superior-Maduro.png

[73mountaineer]

This weekend I tried a relative newcomer to the cigar scene, Panacea, made by the Flatbed Cigar Company, based out of Bucks County, PA. I just received a 4-pack of their Red Habano Robustos last week and I was anxious to give them a try. I paired the cigar with a glass of Four Roses Single Barrel, also an acquisition from last week & I was fairly impressed by both the bourbon and the cigar.

I really wanted to like this cigar, as I am always looking for something a little different from what everyone else is smoking, and I was not disappointed. I found it to have a nice earthy taste, which I like, and a little hint of natural sweetness. A few grassy notes snuck in to the flavor a few times, leading me to believe that this tobacco may be just a little bit young. I suspect that this cigar may transition from "good" to "excellent" after spending a few months aging in my humidor.

They also included one of their new White Corojo cigars as a freebie with my order, and as a nice extra touch my receipt included a personal note of thanks from Paul Bush, the owner of the company.

If you haven't checked these guys out yet, here's a link to their site: http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/ If you are interested in supporting a small, US-based cigar maker, they are worth a look, IMO. :thumbup1:

[Jim]

Monticristo White Belicose after the sun set, it went from the high 90's to the mid 80's What a "lovely" spring!

[Jim]

Saint Luis Ray Churchill as I type, really nice cool evening here in NYC.

[Laz]

This weekend I tried a relative newcomer to the cigar scene, Panacea, made by the Flatbed Cigar Company, based out of Bucks County, PA. I just received a 4-pack of their Red Habano Robustos last week and I was anxious to give them a try. I paired the cigar with a glass of Four Roses Single Barrel, also an acquisition from last week & I was fairly impressed by both the bourbon and the cigar.

I really wanted to like this cigar, as I am always looking for something a little different from what everyone else is smoking, and I was not disappointed. I found it to have a nice earthy taste, which I like, and a little hint of natural sweetness. A few grassy notes snuck in to the flavor a few times, leading me to believe that this tobacco may be just a little bit young. I suspect that this cigar may transition from "good" to "excellent" after spending a few months aging in my humidor.

They also included one of their new White Corojo cigars as a freebie with my order, and as a nice extra touch my receipt included a personal note of thanks from Paul Bush, the owner of the company.

If you haven't checked these guys out yet, here's a link to their site: http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/ If you are interested in supporting a small, US-based cigar maker, they are worth a look, IMO. :thumbup1:

I just visited their site and I may have to pick up a couple of sample paks. Both the red and white sound good. Thanks for the heads up on the company.

[73mountaineer]

Nice, Laz :thumbup1: If you search around the web, they have received some pretty good reviews, so I thought they were worth a $25-30 gamble. I will probably let my remaining sticks hang out in my humidor for a while before lighting another one up, but I am eyeballing the "Moonshine" sampler already. I mean moonshine and Mountaineers are a perfect combo, right? :biggrin1: If they weren't all 60 RG in that one I would have snagged it already.

[lz6]

Just finished a Trinidad 2007 EL. Excellent.

[Mako72]

I didn't want to dissappoint Steve so tonight I had...








Wait for it.....






Yeah another RyJ Habana Reserve!
I only have about 18 smokes in the humi right now and most of them are RyJs HRs so I just went that route. I try to promise that next time will be something new!

Jay

[73mountaineer]

I didn't want to dissappoint Steve (:ninja:)so tonight I had...

:w00t:






Wait for it.....


:w00t:



Yeah another RyJ Habana Reserve!

:thumbup:

:lol: :laugh: :lol:

I only have about 18 smokes in the humi right now (:scared:) and most of them are RyJs HRs so I just went that route. I try to promise that next time will be something new!

Jay If it ain't broke, an' all that... :thumbup1:

[73mountaineer]

I attended an event at a local B&M shop last night and got to meet Litto Gomez, the owner of La Flor Dominicana. He seems to be a very nice well-grounded guy.

Being at an LFD event, I smoked an LFD Double Ligero DL 600 (5 1/4x52). Overall, I give this one a thumbs up, with a couple of disclaimers; This is a smooth, very strong cigar, and the strength sneaks up on you because it is so smooth. I suspect this one would definitely make you queasy on an empty stomach. Next, the smoke from this, and some other LFD cigars that folks were smoking last night, has a very sharp smell. I don't know if it is the ligero that causes it, or if it is something else, but it is very pronounced. Don't smoke this one in your car or near innocent bystanders :wink2:

[camjr]

Partagas #10 for a Friday evening.

Cheers!

[Maduro 5]

Montecristo Open Eagle

[Bowhnter]

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Churchill yesterday

[Bowhnter]

RP Edge today

[Mako72]

Last night was Jack, Newcastle, and a Punch Uppercut Ometepe Robusto with my son. An excellent smoke with sweetish almost raisin like flavor.

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Jay

PS-And don't worry Steve the kid picked the RyJ Habano this time so one still got smoked!:w00t:

[Laz]

I had a Camacho Corojo (http://www.famous-smoke.com/camacho+corojo+gigante+cigars/item+23792) with some Four Roses Single Barrel (http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=four+roses&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=four+roses&N=0&ProductID=27851). The Camachos needed a bit more aging. They have been in my humidor for about 10 months and last night's was fantastic.

The Camacho was so good I followed it up the next night with another with some Lagavulin 12 (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1261677021).

[73mountaineer]

Last night was Jack, Newcastle, and a Punch Uppercut Ometepe Robusto with my son. An excellent smoke with sweetish almost raisin like flavor.

174559

Jay

PS-And don't worry Steve the kid picked the RyJ Habano this time so one still got smoked!:w00t:
WHEW!!! Scared me for a minute! Something like that could cause a tear in the fabric of our reality, you know? :wink2:

I had a CroMagnon "anthropology" with a glass of cab.

[camjr]

Last night, it was another Partagas #10 with a wee bit of Tullamore Dew. That exhausts my supply of the #10. Time to make another run to the cigar shop!

[Bowhnter]

Birthday lineup. LFD Airbender now.
A Partagas Super Partagas ( only have 5 left :001_huh:)
And probably a Padron to finish the day

[Laz]

Birthday lineup. LFD Airbender now.
A Partagas Super Partagas ( only have 5 left :001_huh:)
And probably a Padron to finish the day

It sounds like you are going to have a nice one - Happy Birthday

[camjr]

Not much time tonight--Arturo Fuente 'Chateau Fuente'

Cheers!

[flycbyrd]

This afternoon im going with a mx2 robusto.

[ProphetNoir]

H. Upmann Magnum 46.
Like strong black coffee spiked with a good single malt and served in a leather mug.
Fantastic.

[Don Barbiere]

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac281/DonBarbiere/Random%20Cool%20Stuff/IMG_0961.jpg

[73mountaineer]

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 petite corona on the way to work this morning :thumbup1:

[ProphetNoir]

Punch Punch corona gorda.

[73mountaineer]

Punch Punch corona gorda.

Yum. Love those! :w00t:

[Mako72]

Tonight was the Partagas Robusto with a Rum and Cherry Dr Pepper. A fairly mild smoke that slowly turned from peppery and woody in the first third to creamy and earthy in the second. The finale was a slightly spicey note with a bit of darkness, if that makes sense. Not as full bodied as my usual RyJ Habana Reserve all in all a very enjoyable smoke that took just over an hour. Wonderful!

Jay

[ProphetNoir]

Yum. Love those! :w00t:

Steve, I have enjoyed a few of your posts and come to the conclusion that you just plain love cigars! This is a good thing. :thumbup:
I agree with you that Punch Punch is a damn good smoke, I just about burn my fingers on the nub every time. :biggrin1:

[Greyfox]

Macanudo Hyde Park

[73mountaineer]

Steve, I have enjoyed a few of your posts and come to the conclusion that you just plain love cigars! This is a good thing. :thumbup:
I agree with you that Punch Punch is a damn good smoke, I just about burn my fingers on the nub every time. :biggrin1:
Is it that obvious? :laugh: I'm the guy that goes to the donut shop and says "give me one of those, two of those, a couple of the chocolate ones, a few glazed, oh, and don't forget the filled ones, one of each, please!" I love 'em all!:thumbup:

[ProphetNoir]

It's overcast and a bit misty but I can't smoke in the apartment so I took my chances that I wouldn't be interrupted by a sudden downpour on my favorite bench, and I had a good hour with a Juan Lopez Seleccion #1. Another corona gorda from my 2009 sampler. I only wish that I had known enough to let them all rest in my humidor for at least a few months before I started in on them, but that's another thread. Needless to say, today's COTD was just fine for a cloudy day.

[mwleach58]

Romeo y Julieta Cazadore.

[Azza]

Siglo :thumbup1: in the cold. :thumbdown

- Aaron

[Jim]

Had an enormous Punch. PDG!

[Laz]

Tonight I smoked an Indian Tabac Super Fuerte (http://www.famous-smoke.com/indian+tabac+super+fuerte+toro+cigars/item+17307) with some Makrers Mark.

[73mountaineer]

Pinar Del Rio Habano Sun Grown robusto with a Land Shark Lager. I don't usually pair cigars and beer, but this one worked. It was my first smoke from Pinar Del Rio and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am still terrible at translating cigar flavors to taste notes (e.g. leather, wood, etc), but I did pick out some distinct pepper/spiciness, light earthiness, and maybe some leather in this one. It stayed pretty consistent throughout the length of the cigar, with the pepper coming to the front every once in a while and then shifting back, allowing the other notes to become more dominant.

It was an easy-smoking cigar, and beautifully constructed w/a nearly flat head, the type seen on many Cuban cigars. The draw was very easy, but not loose, and it produced wonderful clouds of creamy smoke.

PDR calls this a full-bodied cigar, but I would say that it is a solid medium, at least in the 5x50 robusto. It never really approached the level of full-bodied.

As a bonus, I smoked this one while sitting on our deck after dinner and all present, including my wife (she who requests cigars that "don't smell awful" when she shops for gifts for me at a B&M), agreed that the smoke from this stick is very inoffensive, despite the abundance of smoke provided by the cigar.

All said, I don't really have a "go to" cigar, but this one is going on the short list. I nubbed this one and enjoyed every bit of it.

[Maduro 5]

Montecristo Edmundo

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

This afternoon...I'm having a Cuban Rafael Gonzalez Panetelas Extra (36 ring gauge x 5in lenght...short-filler), Short Panetela - Factory Box Code GLP May 2009; paired with a 'snifter' (on the rocks), of George Dickel Tennessee No. 12 'Sippin' Whisky...simply bliss :thumbup:

Christopher http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/cigar_smoker-3517.gif "My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best". Sir Winston S. Churchill

[lz6]

Enjoyed a Diplomaticos Number 1 from 1991. Excellent cigar and one of my favorite marca's.

[73mountaineer]

90 Miles toro with a glass of Bulleit Rye tonight.

[Jim]

I had a fairly disreputable JR torpedo while tending the BBQ today. Nice though.

[BTJR99]

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx108/btjr99/Cigars/cb24cf93.jpg

Perdomo 10'th Anniversary Maduro

[Don Barbiere]

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx108/btjr99/Cigars/cb24cf93.jpg

Perdomo 10'th Anniversary Maduro

Hope you enjoyed smoking it as much as i enjoy looking at that fine cigar.

[Mako72]

Well tonight was a wonderful Fathers Day smoke with my son. He had a Macanudo Hampton Court and I had a RyJ Habana Reserve Belicoso. Normally I am all thumbs up for the RyJ HRs but I have to admit I was a little dissappointed. It started off fairly nice and then started to tunnel and burn uneven in the first third. The second third was fairly consistent after I got it to burn evenly. The last third became very tight on the draw and routinely went out. While the tastes were consistent with the normal coronas and robustos I smoke, the belicoso was inconsistent and very hit and miss. Since I came in a sample I will not despair but I would not buy the Belecoso's.

Jay

[73mountaineer]

Finally broke out a Cohiba Siglo II for my Father's Day smoke. It was a very nice cigar, but comparable, IMHO, to my beloved Montecristo #4 so I doubt that I would pay the premium for the Cohiba next time around.

[Mako72]

Decided to have a rum and coke last night. To go with it I had the Gurkha Archive 1887 Toro. A decent smoke but probably a little expensive for what it was. It had a nice peppery note in the beginning and a mild spicy taste to the middle third but then the ending was a little blah running back to the peppery notes but very dulled down. I will also add that the rectangular shape never got to feeling comfortable either in the hand or when drawing. All in all not bad but not a cigar I would recommend for the price.

Jay

[The Knize]

Finally broke out a Cohiba Siglo II for my Father's Day smoke. It was a very nice cigar, but comparable, IMHO, to my beloved Montecristo #4 so I doubt that I would pay the premium for the Cohiba next time around.

+1 on the Montecristo No. 4. What a fine, fine Habanao smoke.

[Bowhnter]

I stopped and picked up a couple I have not tried yet. About half way through a Pepin blended La Reloba Habano by My Father cigars.
It doesn't have the normal spice blast but does have some through the nose on exhale. It has a slight caramel sweetness to it and is quite enjoyable so far. I will be looking to pick up some more of these.

[Gabadab]

Cuesta Rey #95 - Very nice.

[73mountaineer]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail (5x56) :thumbup1:

[Bowhnter]

Today I tried the la Reloba sumatra wrapper. Didn't enjoy it as much as the habano

[Commander Quan]

Tonight I smoked half of a RP Edge. I don't know what was Ewing with it, but it was terrible. No flavor other than burnt tobacco.

[73mountaineer]

Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970, 5.5x52 robusto with Maker's on the rocks.

[Mako72]

Last night was a nice sunday smoke and drink, a Cuba Libre with a Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Corona. Perfect combo to sit and sweat my butt off in a 100* at 10 pm.

Jay

[BigDaddyJG]

Fuente Short Story. What an awesome cigar.

[kelebekcc]

Jose L. Piedra Conservas
https://bestprice.nuxit.net/catalog/images/joseconserpack.jpg

[Don Barbiere]

My two B-Day smokes for today!

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac281/DonBarbiere/Random%20Cool%20Stuff/B-DayCigar3.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac281/DonBarbiere/Random%20Cool%20Stuff/B-DayCigar.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac281/DonBarbiere/Random%20Cool%20Stuff/B-DayCigar2.jpg

[mwleach58]

This evening, in honour of Canada Day, I shall enjoy a Cohiba Esplendido, from a box that I brought back from Havana in 1995. I have one cigar from this particular box each Canada Day, and they just keep getting better with age!

[Don Barbiere]

This evening, in honour of Canada Day, I shall enjoy a Cohiba Esplendido, from a box that I brought back from Havana in 1995. I have one cigar from this particular box each Canada Day, and they just keep getting better with age!

Good tradition you have, enjoy it, Happy Canada Day, Esplendidos are excellent cigars!

http://englishrussia.com/images/new_images//cohiba-7.jpg

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Good tradition you have, enjoy it, Happy Canada Day, Esplendidos are excellent cigars!

http://englishrussia.com/images/new_images//cohiba-7.jpg
Don Barbiere:
+ 1 and I'm just drooling with envy!!!! :drool:

mwleach58:
Have a Very Happy Canada Day!!! http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1432.gif

Christopher http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/cigar_smoker-3517.gif "Those who Smoke Havana’s will never die of Cancer...but those who don't...will die of Envy". Cuban Cigar Slogan

[73mountaineer]

Partagas Serie D No. 4 and Four Roses Single Batch.

[GardenWeasel]

Partagas Serie D No. 4 and Four Roses Single Batch.

Great cigar!

[mwleach58]

The starring attraction of this evening was a Bolivar Immensa.

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro ~AKA~ the fireworks rocket lighter!

[73mountaineer]

CroMagnon Anthropology and Krakken rum w/7 & lime

[camjr]

Just enjoyed an old Fittipaldi maduro robusto that had been knocking around in my humidor for several years. Not bad at all!

Cheers!

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Tonight, I'm having a Cuban Fonseca Cosacos (42 ring gauge x 5¼in - tissue wrapped), Corona - Factory Box Code BTR December 2009; paired with a 'snifter' of Hine VSOP Cognac. :lol1:

Christopher http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/cigar_smoker-3517.gif "If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven…I shall not go". Mark Twain

[mwleach58]

Jose Piedra Cazadore.

[Bowhnter]

CAO America yesterday

[Jim]

Monti #2 white label.

Still hot as hell out.

[Jim]

Punch Gran Cru 52 x 8 EMS. Ridiculously tasty after a Bacon and egg dinner.

[ProphetNoir]

Tonight, I'm having a Cuban Fonseca Cosacos (42 ring gauge x 5¼in - tissue wrapped), Corona - Factory Box Code BTR December 2009; paired with a 'snifter' of Hine VSOP Cognac. :lol1:

Christopher http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/cigar_smoker-3517.gif "If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven…I shall not go". Mark Twain

Excellent, Excellent Cognac for pairing with a good cigar.

[Jim]

Mystery Corona that's been in my box a few years. PDG

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Excellent, Excellent Cognac for pairing with a good cigar.
ProphetNoir:
Thanx for your reply, support and for sharing. :yesnod:

Christopher http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/cigar_smoker-3517.gif "Those who Smoke Havana’s will never die of Cancer...but those who don't...will die of Envy". Cuban Cigar Slogan

[Bowhnter]

Illusione Eppernay

[ProphetNoir]

A 2008 Montecristo Sublime LE with a bottle of water.

[Jim]

Monti #2 white label.

[joshmpdx]

Today was a JR Ultimate, they're a favorite.

[73mountaineer]

Liga Privada No. 9 robusto and Knob Creek on the rocks...absolutely excellent!

[Jim]

HoYo De Monterrey Excaliber #1 in EMS.. Ahhh heaven in my garden.

[GardenWeasel]

Last smoke until the weekend...
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/nukemkb/DSC02430.jpg

[shavervinnie]

Hoyo De Monterrey Robusto EMS. Nice with a scotch.

[shavervinnie]

Today was a JR Ultimate, they're a favorite.

I love the JR Ultimate Toro Oscuro. Outstanding value in a cigar. More folks should explore those.

[Jim]

A delightful Monticristo Classic #2 with one of B&B's finest at the 124th annual feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for San Paolino di Nola.

[joshmpdx]

Yesterday was the Flor de Olivia - Petit Torpedo

http://www.gestocigars.ch/images/Flor%20de%20Oliva-%20Torpedo2.JPG

[jazzman]

A La Flor Dominicana Chisel that had been in my humidor for five years. So smooth, so strong.

[mwleach58]

A La Flor Dominicana Chisel that had been in my humidor for five years. So smooth, so strong.

A Double Ligero? Those are simply sublime.

[cybrok]

I'M GRADUATING TODAY!!!

Ready is:
- Hoyo de Monterrey - Epicure #2
- Cohiba Siglo 1

For tomorrow:
- Cohiba Robusto

I still don't feel ready for my R&J Churchill

All real cubans, brought back by myself, friends or family.

[PozzSka]

A few days ago I enjoyed a Cifuentes Partagas...not sure of the size...but it was pretty good.

[Laz]

I'M GRADUATING TODAY!!!

Ready is:
- Hoyo de Monterrey - Epicure #2
- Cohiba Siglo 1

For tomorrow:
- Cohiba Robusto

I still don't feel ready for my R&J Churchill

All real cubans, brought back by myself, friends or family.

Congrats - looks like you are celebrating with style. I smoked a Fuentes Hemingway Master Piece when I graduated.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

I'M GRADUATING TODAY!!!

Ready is:
- Hoyo de Monterrey - Epicure #2
- Cohiba Siglo 1

For tomorrow:
- Cohiba Robusto

All real cubans, brought back by myself, friends or family.
cybrok:
Congrats are in order http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y281/kvd2241/Congratulations/194379d8.jpg on your graduation from University (Yay Baby!!!) http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/theogrit/1sm398graduate.gif

"I go to school the youth to learn the future". Robert Frost

Oh by the way, what is your degree and field of study in?

Christopher http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/cigar_smoker-3517.gif "What this country needs is a really good 5 cent cigar". Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall

[mwleach58]

Jose L. Piedra Cazadore

[Don Barbiere]

R&j rr

[cybrok]

Oh by the way, what is your degree and field of study in?



Metallurgical Engineering. Mineral Processing.

[Laz]

Tonight I had a CAO Criollo Bomba (http://www.famous-smoke.com/cao+criollo+bomba+5+pack+cigars/item+22075) with some Highland Park 14. A also ordered 3 sample packs from Flatbed Cigar Company (the red, green and white). I can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for bringing them to my attention Steve.

[73mountaineer]

Tonight I had a CAO Criollo Bomba (http://www.famous-smoke.com/cao+criollo+bomba+5+pack+cigars/item+22075) with some Highland Park 14. A also ordered 3 sample packs from Flatbed Cigar Company (the red, green and white). I can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for bringing them to my attention Steve.

:thumbup1:

I hope you like them! A local B&M just started carrying them up so I picked up a black maduro robusto and green 5x60 on Friday. I don't usually go for something as large as a 60 RG, but I wanted to try the green and bought it on a whim just for grins :001_smile

[Laz]

:thumbup1:

I hope you like them! A local B&M just started carrying them up so I picked up a black maduro robusto and green 5x60 on Friday. I don't usually go for something as large as a 60 RG, but I wanted to try the green and bought it on a whim just for grins :001_smile

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on them and post mine

[Jasonw560]

Last weekend, was a La Gloria Cubana Charlemagne Maduro. One of my smokes of choice. Nothing until next week or my allergies clear up.

I'm debating between another Charlemagne or an AF Hemingway Classic.

Maybe someghing I haven't tried before. I'll see what's available.

[PozzSka]

On Saturday I had the afternoon and evening to myself, and was able to enjoy the following:

Romeo y Julieta Reserve Torpedo AND Churchill sizes

and a Gurkha something or other I had some a sampler...

The RyJ were very good.

[Mako72]

I am almost embarassed to post this mini review but I was impressed enough with the stick to do it.

I have been looking for the Ronson Jetlite lighter and found out Walgreens carries them so stopped in for a peek. While there I bought one of their house brand tubed Blenders Gold Natural Honduran Coronas and just smoked it with the wife(She has taken to liking the taste of some of my cigars!! WooHoo!!) and for a drugstore cigar it was damn good! Very much like the RyJ 1875s or the Macanudo Crystal Cafes. A light to medium cigar that is very, very creamy with some occasional pepper & spicy notes and even a slightly leathery taste at times. I have to admit I was very impressed with it for what it was, lighter than I generally prefer but nice in the heat. I will be buying some more as the wife said I should keep some of those in the humi to share with her. A four pack goes for $9 or a bit over $3 for individuals tubed. It was definitely a shocker as I had almost no expectations for it and just bought it on a lark.

If you haven't tried one I would drop the $3 for a tubed one and give it a go as it should be a very pleasant suprise!

Jay

[Bowhnter]

It was definitely a shocker as I had almost no expectations for it and just bought it on a lark.

If you haven't tried one I would drop the $3 for a tubed one and give it a go as it should be a very pleasant suprise!

Jay

I have looked at the cigars behind the counter, but could never pull the trigger! I might have to try it for kicks one day.

Tuesday a Pinar Del Rio Oscuro, and Wednesday a Padron Londres Maduro.

[Mako72]

Last night was a Partagas 1845 Natural Robusto at a cigar tasting with the wife. The Partagas was like by the wife enough that she bought me two more. Then later at karaoke with freinds I had a No 49 Factory Throwout Corona from a bundle I bought. The No49 was decent but tasted very green to me so they will probably get to rest for a while until I have another one.

Jay

[shavervinnie]

El Rey Del Mundo, robusto maduro

[Jim]

A Padron torpedo at the local shop...100 degrees outside today!

[RichGem]

I stopped in to Mid-town (NYC) Cigars yesterday and picked up my first bundle of J*R Bolivar Cuban "taste-a-likes" coronas. I tried it last night and it was a bit rough on my throat, but not too bad tasting. The real deal is a bit smoother tho, IIRC.

I also picked up a couple "Genuine Counterfeit Cubans"... yep, that's the name. I'll report in when I sample those.

[Commander Quan]

I hope your GCC's are better then mine. I bought a box of the box pressed coronas 7 years ago and still have a lot of them. I'm saving them for the next time I go camping so I can use them as tent spikes. They're as hard as rocks.

[Mako72]

Egads, I am getting as bad as some of you guys...

Normally I smoke one or two a week, but I had two last night and two tonight. Tonights smokes were a RyJ Habana Reseve Corona and the second was a No49 Factory Throwout Corona, during a nice pool party BBQ both were very nice. The RyJ HR was as expected, the No49 was a litttle less green than last night but still a very meadowy stick if that makes sense. Was nice considering that was two yesteday and two today!

Jay

[prophetic_joe]

Arturo Fuente King B

[RichGem]

I hope your GCC's are better then mine. I bought a box of the box pressed coronas 7 years ago and still have a lot of them. I'm saving them for the next time I go camping so I can use them as tent spikes. They're as hard as rocks.

:ohmy: Keeping my fingers crossed then. .... I bought only 3 of them anyhow as I don't care for box-pressed.

[Commander Quan]

Neither do I. Somehow I messed that, when I bought the box.

[Jim]

All those JR branded cigars can be a crap shoot,most respond well to a good soak in the Humidor for several months un-cellophaned. I have found most ship to wet to smoke straight out of the box.

[RichGem]

All those JR branded cigars can be a crap shoot,most respond well to a good soak in the Humidor for several months un-cellophaned. I have found most ship to wet to smoke straight out of the box.

Thanks Jim! The "bolivars" I got seem kind of dry and hard, in fact. Straight from the cigar shop too which was interesting since the whole store (Mid-town Cigars -- a bewildering stocked-to-the-rafters cigar haven. You've probably been there) is basically a two-floor humi. A lot of the on line reviews tho do mention letting them "marinade" in the humi a bit tho. I've stuck them in with some local production which are over-humidified and we'll see what turns up.

[Jim]

Thanks Jim! The "bolivars" I got seem kind of dry and hard, in fact. Straight from the cigar shop too which was interesting since the whole store (Mid-town Cigars -- a bewildering stocked-to-the-rafters cigar haven. You've probably been there) is basically a two-floor humi. A lot of the on line reviews tho do mention letting them "marinade" in the humi a bit tho. I've stuck them in with some local production which are over-humidified and we'll see what turns up.

I have not really bought anything JR from the local stores, just via USPS so its possible that you have a cigar that has aired a bit already. I do remove the cellophane tho to store.

[RichGem]

I have not really bought anything JR from the local stores, just via USPS so its possible that you have a cigar that has aired a bit already. I do remove the cellophane tho to store.

That sounds like good advice. I was debating.

[Jim]

As long as your humi is stable, I find it does make a positive difference.

[RichGem]

As long as your humi is stable, I find it does make a positive difference.

I use a cigar jar (http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Cigar-Jar-Humidor-Capacity/dp/B0027ZCKCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311345882&sr=8-1) (an acrylic bell jar type thing) with a crystal humi stick. This set up works much better for me (ie much more stable) than my wooden humi with those sponge disk type things.

[jwhite]

Just to let you know they make crystal filled humidifiers that fit the stock foam humidifiers for most humidors, not a bad inexpensive upgrade.

[RichGem]

Just to let you know they make crystal filled humidifiers that fit the stock foam humidifiers for most humidors, not a bad inexpensive upgrade.

Thanks, James. I may have to look into that. My wooden humi is too nice looking to just sit there. Yet, it refuses to calibrate/remain constant.

[Bowhnter]

Alec Bradley American classic today. Not bad for the price

[73mountaineer]

Joya De Nicaragua Celebracion consul (4.5x52). Not the best I have smoked from JDN, but not bad.

[RichGem]

I hope your GCC's are better then mine. I bought a box of the box pressed coronas 7 years ago and still have a lot of them. I'm saving them for the next time I go camping so I can use them as tent spikes. They're as hard as rocks.


CQ.... I just smoked the GCC down to the nub! I realized upon further research that I had, in fact, bought the 1958 / pre-embargo version of the Gourmet Figurado and was pleased that it wasn't all that box pressed; more like just a little flattened on one side. Anyhow.... great thick white smoke, nice ash, and nice full peppery leathery taste that mellowed a bit after the first half of the stick. One could definitely do worse for about $2/stick (on line pricing). I've definitely paid more for worse. I'll have to have a few more, but I'm definitely tempted to pick up a batch when I get storage room.

(oh, and yes, the sticks are quite firm)

[SenorPartagas]

Bolivar Royal Corona on the drive home today, perfect end to a long week.

[Argonaut]

La Gloria Cubana Artesanos, came in a sampler. This is a very nice cigar!

[Laz]

Tonight I smoke a PANACEA Black (http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/Perfecto-Natural_p_23.html) It was a mild to medium cigar with hints of chocolate, wood and nuts. It burned slow, cool and long. It was the first of the sample packs (black, white and green) that I have smoked from Flatbed Cigars. A quality smoke enjoyed with some Laphroaig 10 years (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=000180&PNAME=Laphroaig+10+years+750ml). I can't wait to try the others as well.

[Commander Quan]

RichGem, that's good to hear. I just looked on JR's Website and I think they have discontinued the version that I had bought. There is no price listed for any of them http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cigars&brand=GENUINE%20COUNTERFEIT%20CUBANS

[RichGem]

RichGem, that's good to hear. I just looked on JR's Website and I think they have discontinued the version that I had bought. There is no price listed for any of them http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cigars&brand=GENUINE%20COUNTERFEIT%20CUBANS

Interesting. Maybe the pre-embargo ones are set to take over... they're available (also in limited ed) at JR and Mid-town and a few other places.

[73mountaineer]

Tonight I smoke a PANACEA Black (http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/Perfecto-Natural_p_23.html) It was a mild to medium cigar with hints of chocolate, wood and nuts. It burned slow, cool and long. It was the first of the sample packs (black, white and green) that I have smoked from Flatbed Cigars. A quality smoke enjoyed with some Laphroaig 10 years (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=000180&PNAME=Laphroaig+10+years+750ml). I can't wait to try the others as well.

Glad that you liked it, Laz - I would hate to think that I gave out a bum recommendation! I just put in another order from the web site tonight as well. I also just found out that they are working on another blend, a blue label (you may have already heard the same if you signed up for their email list). I don't know any details on it yet, but they are including a freebie sample with all orders placed in the next 3 days (July 24-26) so I should have one in the box. Panacea is rapidly staking out more real estate in my humi.

[Jim]

Coupon code friends25 - red perfecto sampler ordered (http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/Red-Habano_c_32.html).

[73mountaineer]

Panacea Black maduro robusto tonight & it was very good. :thumbup1:

[Laz]

Panacea Black maduro robusto tonight & it was very good. :thumbup1:

If I end up ordering more, I will try the black maduro.

[Mako72]

Well it was karaoke night with our freinds. My son came so I gave him one of the No 49 Bundle Coronas, I had a couple puffs and they are really settling down and tasting much less green but still a ways to go tho. After we got home I broke out a cigar I got last week at a tasing, a Macanudo 1968 Robusto. This was a wonderful smoke with a large variety of tastes ranging from cedar and spicy with some pepper in the first third then the second third smoothly went into a creamy dark cocoa and toffee flavors with a hint of coffee or expresso but never sweet, the last third went back to a little more pepper and spice but kept the creamy aftertaste. All in all a great full bodied smoke that took about an hour or so and it may rival the RyJ Habana Reserve for my new favorite!!

Jay

PS- As an aside I looked it up after I smoked it and the habana reserve and macanudo 1968 seem to be very similar in wrapper, binder, and filler so I think I am hitting on a theme here!

[5 over]

At the moment an Oliva bundle Toro, Corojo wrapper. This evening a Fuente Double Chateau Sungrown.

Ford

[Bowhnter]

CAO Brazilia

[73mountaineer]

Panacea Green 560 with Four Roses Single Barrel...yum.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=28553

[Bowhnter]

Today is a Jamie Garcia Reserva Especial

[5 over]

Bolivar Royal Corona on the drive home today, perfect end to a long week.

That must have been an extremely pleasant drive. I've smoked the Royal Corona on and off for about 5 years and tremendously enjoyed each and every one. I'm a little jealous as I've run out for now and am limited to an RP Edge. Really good, but no (Bolivar) cigar.:001_tongu

[Mako72]

Well Gents, a nice hot 108* with 25% humidity(alot for us). Tonight smoke was the Cain Daytona Conrona. I was a little wary as I had a the same smoke in either the Robusto or Toro size several months ago when I started smoking cigars and found it a touch to much. The Cain Daytona Corona was a nice smoke, peppery and earthy with a touch of cream and espresso in the middle, I must admit tho' I smoked it down to a nub(1" or less). I found the Corona so distinctly different from the earlier Robusto/Toro that I must comment. I had a wide variety of flavors from a mushroom, alfalfa, and red pepper at the start that smoothed into a slight espresso and black pepper in the middle with the last third being a nice return to smooth red pepper and cream with a touch of black pepper to the end. A very nice smoke and very much in my vein. I must admit to being slightly disappointed that I didn't enjoy my first Cain Daytona this much as I thought at the time it was to much stick.

I think I can certainly say, for now, that I am a Nicaraguan cigar kinda guy. My favs so far have been the RyJ Habana Reserve, the Macanudo 1968, and the Cain Daytona. All of which I found out after the fact are pretty much all Nicaraguan construction, next will be the Oliva Series O that has been n the humi for about a month. I can't wait!!!

Jay

[joshmpdx]

http://luismartinez.com/cigarshop/images/Maduro_Single.jpg


Coupon code friends25 - red perfecto sampler ordered (http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/Red-Habano_c_32.html).

Thanks Jim, i'm looking forward to giving the reds a go.

[Laz]

Coupon code friends25 - red perfecto sampler ordered (http://www.flatbedcigarcompany.com/Red-Habano_c_32.html).

What does the coupon code provide?

[Jim]

What does the coupon code provide?


25% off your purchase.

[73mountaineer]

Diesel Unlimited d.5 (robusto) and a Montecristo #4

[Laz]

25% off your purchase.

Nice - I am going to place another order.

[Mako72]

Last night was a pool party for a close friends surprise 40th birthday and so copious amounts of rum & coke and cigars were smoked. I started off the Night with a RyJ Habana Reserve, split a Blenders gold with my wife, Smoked a No 49 Throwout, and finished of the night with an Oliva Series O combined with chocolate covered strawberries that my neighbor made for us. Way to many cigars as I still taste like an ashtray but a fun time was had by all!

Jay