Cigar Of The Day (COTD)

[Argonaut]

Had a Man of War Ruination cigar with a bit of Arbeg 10 earlier tonight.

I like that cigar. One of the better of my c-bid acquisitions.

[Laz]

Drew estate, tabak especial Belicoso Dulce. It was smooth, sublime, and I was disappointed when it was finished.

Is the tabak a flavored cigar?

[73mountaineer]

I like that cigar. One of the better of my c-bid acquisitions.

+1! That reminds me, I need to pick up a few more. I'm planning to try the MOW Puro Authentico corona soon too, as I have one on the way.

[Forsaken38]

Is the tabak a flavored cigar?

Yes, Sir. It is mildly coffee flavored, but not overwhelming. A good balance, I think.

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro on the side of the Hackensack river, in the rain.


Sounds like a Hemingway short story.


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[Laz]

+1! That reminds me, I need to pick up a few more. I'm planning to try the MOW Puro Authentico corona soon too, as I have one on the way.

It was me first time trying the cigar and I would purchase it again, if the price is right.

[Laz]

Yes, Sir. It is mildly coffee flavored, but not overwhelming. A good balance, I think.

I may have to give it a try someday. Every once and a while I will smoke an acid cigar

[hotreds]

Cream de Jamaica

[SALBONE]

5 Vegas Cask Strength. May have been a little much for just starting out. But I rather enjoyed it with my coke and rum.

[Argonaut]

Henry Clay Toro on the side of the Hackensack river, in the rain.


Sounds like a Hemingway short story.


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That makes me home sick for my east coast origins, I wish you had a picture. Coincidentally, I just finished The Snows of Kilimanjaro. If you smoked that cigar while contemplating the simplicity of being a man and dealing with the complexities of a woman, then indeed it must have been a Hemingway moment.

[brianw]

Henry Clay Toro on the side of the Hackensack river, in the rain.


Sounds like a Hemingway short story.


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And I was fortunate enough to join him

[Headcharge]

Pinar Del Rio Habano Sun Grown. Had some sitting in the humi and decided one would come out tonight while grilling. By far my favorite sun grown wrapper to date. Small bit of pepper in the first 1/3 then a nice wood flavor the rest of the way through.

[hotreds]

RP The Edge

[Mako72]

Well after the car was misfiring and had me worried on the way home, I broke out a CAO La Traviata Robusto to help me with the car maintainance. A great smoke to go with car work, which I hate. Luckily just a loose injector wire causing the misfire, so I fixed it quick and got to enjoy the last 15 minutes of smoke sitting down.


Jay

[Mike H]

The recent Punch Double Maduro Rothschild discussion promoted me to pick a couple. Today was my first chance to light up. Excellent as expected. A beautiful sunny 51 here today.

[timj219]

E.P Carrillo New Wave stella. Maybe my favorite connecticutt.

[Laz]

Had an Oliva Cain with some Laphroaig. I know that I have smoked this cigar in the past, but don't remember it being so full bodied.

[73mountaineer]

I recently enjoyed a San Cristobal Elegancia, a lovely connecticut-wrapped mild-medium smoke. I don't smoke a lot of connecticut-wrapped cigars, but this one has made me reconsider that a bit. It was unremarkable, but very nice, maintaining sort of a creamy nuttiness throughout, with some light wood notes dropping in now and then.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=32765&original=1

[Argonaut]

Nice picture, reminds me I need a better camera, and some photography skills.

[73mountaineer]

Nice picture, reminds me I need a better camera, and some photography skills.

Send your cigars to me; I'll be happy to take pictures of them for you before I smoke them! :wink2:

[Mako72]

Well today was the 5 Vegas Cask Strength. This is a really smooth cigar! Enough pepper to keep you on your toes but smokes very nice. It is a box pressed but didn't seem as "Square" as some I have had before so wasn't as unusual feeling. Very nice for an morning smoke.


Jay

[hotreds]

Cao cx2
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[Mako72]

'Kay. I slipped, or indulged, and had two today.

The first was one of the Twelve Angrier Men, the San Miguel Toro. The first quarter was stupid hot! Peppery to the point that blowing it out the nose made it feel like you just ate some very, very, very spicy Mex... or got pepper sprayed. Made the eyes water and the sinuses run. Strangely tho' for me enjoyable. Smoothed out while being very full body in the rest. Enjoyed it witha snifter of JB Black and a Killians.

The second was a Partagas. I gave the wife a $20 and asked her to pick me up a couple sticks. She came home with 2 COA La Traviatas, 2 Oliva series Os, a Partagas 1845, and a RyJ Reserva Real. The Partagas was a little light for me, but went well with some very spicy Pozole and a Vodka Tonic at a friends for dinner.

Jay

[Jim]

Montie # 2, white label on a chilly evening walk with the pup.

[RevSmoke]

Last night it was 35 outside here in the north woods. I wandered the neighborhood with a Cabaiguan Petite.

[camjr]

I enjoyed a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto this afternoon in the yard playing with my dog.

Cheers!

[hotreds]

RPCt

[Laz]

I had a Gran Habano Fuerte last night with some Maker's Mark. The cigar was medium bodied with a bit of spice. The Fuerte will be a great cigar once it sits in the humidor a few months.

[73mountaineer]

E.P. Carrillo New Wave Stella tonight with a Sam Adams Light. It was a nice, low key smoke that I really enjoyed.

[Argonaut]

Finishing a Hemingway Signature after a frustrating afternoon of little league basketball. Stupid zebras.

[conroygc]

Macanudo ascot. My go to cigar in the winter, 'cause baby it's cold outside.

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro while my Ribeyes cooked on the Weber.

[jazzman]

Oliva Serie V Churchill Extra.

[73mountaineer]

Henry Clay Toro while my Ribeyes cooked on the Weber.

Not for nothin', but I now have 2 Henry Clay vitolas resting in my humidor because of your continual endorsement of them as a regular smoke. 1 each Brevas and Brevas ala Conserva arrived last week in conjunction with another order that I had placed. I just gotta' say, these must be the ugliest sticks in my collection, but their deep barnyard aroma is very promising!

[Jim]

Not for nothin', but I now have 2 Henry Clay vitolas resting in my humidor because of your continual endorsement of them as a regular smoke. 1 each Brevas and Brevas ala Conserva arrived last week in conjunction with another order that I had placed. I just gotta' say, these must be the ugliest sticks in my collection, but their deep barnyard aroma is very promising!

I find them to be a reliable and full smoke. The EMS/madouro wrappers tend to be on the tough side and hold up well to wandering around and BBQing.

I hope you enjoy them.

[Mako72]

This morning I had to do taxes, grrrr! So I decide what better company than one of the Twelve Angrier Men from my Secret Santa. I enjoyed the Deisel Unlimited d5 while doing the taxes. Gave me something to keep from grinding my teeth and it really was a nice smoke.



Jay

[73mountaineer]

I find them to be a reliable and full smoke. The EMS/madouro wrappers tend to be on the tough side and hold up well to wandering around and BBQing.

I hope you enjoy them.

I'll be sure to report back & let you know. I'm going to let them hang out in the humidor at 65% for a while as they seemed a little wetter than I would normally like.

[73mountaineer]

This morning I had to do taxes, grrrr! So I decide what better company than one of the Twelve Angrier Men from my Secret Santa. I enjoyed the Deisel Unlimited d5 while doing the taxes. Gave me something to keep from grinding my teeth and it really was a nice smoke.

Jay

I really dig the diesel line, a certified bargain of a cigar in my book.

[Swagger]

I really dig the diesel line, a certified bargain of a cigar in my book.

Love the diesel, can't smoke too many because they burn out my taste buds. One of the best bargains around.

Today I was smoking another A.J. product the San Lotano Habano in a 60g...great flavor. Also had a Gurkha Shaggy Salamon..a little light for my pallet but it has like 8 years aging on it and I have a ton to smoke through. Also had a Gurkha Art Deco - a friend handed it to me, I don't drop that kinda money on sticks...The first inch all you can taste is the Louis XIII Cognac, and the rest is well aged Cuban. Finished up my evening with a J. Fuego Grand Reserve Original...Nice little stick great full flavor and also a heck of a nice price for the little bindle of 5, but like the diesel burns out taste buds so I only smoke it last.

[legrandfromage]

Last night I sat by myself, listened to some music and smoked a Kristoff Criollo Corona. Nice smooth smoke. Being left alone doesn't hurt either.

[Argonaut]

Having a Punch Rare Corjo 10th anniversary at my B&M with a cup of coffee. Pretty good cigar, ok coffee

[Mako72]

Whoo hoo, Friday!!! for me...

An Oliva Series O Toro, 2 JB Blacks, and 2 Killians. The last hour and a half has been spent relaxing on the front porch in 70* weather with a slight breeze. The Oliva O is a good cigar and one I have had before, beautiful balance of pepper, spice, and leathers. Burned excellent for the first two thirds, a little off balanced for the last, but torch touch ups have fixed that. Now down to the last inch or so and nursing it ever so slowly. Might have to try the toothpick I see mentioned so often...


Jay

[hotreds]

Vintage Cohiba lancero- not sure of the year but an old style band.

[Swagger]

Had an Atabey from a humitube today, a good stick but not worth the price of admission...but the tube is very very cool and reusable so not a total loss.

Also pulled a Kristoff Corojo Limitada that Glenn Case gave me a few months ago out of the humidor, having had one then and now...WOW the aging really came through and smoothed out some of the rougher Nicaraguan notes.

Also had a La Palina Family Series Alison, for being a ligero it really wasnt full bodied enough for me, but it was exceptionally smooth and creamy but lacked much else.

[Argonaut]

Had a Brick House something, 6x52 was about the size. The cigar was just OK, not close to great. It had a good draw and burn, but the flavor was something equivalent to some of the cheapie bundles I get from c-bid.

[Headcharge]

Nicks Sticks Sun Grown. Perfect cigar for a warm Cali. night.

[Mako72]

Well its my hump day, sooo....

The weather had to snap and go from balmy low to mid 60s to a crisp 48. I know not that bad, unless you are cold blooded like us desert folks. So I am sitting in the living room, with a fan in the window to suck the smoke out, enjoying another of the Twelve Angrier men. The La Gloria Cuban Artesanos Retro Especiale Habanero(Toro), which I am enjoying as if it was my last, because if the wife finds out I smoked it in the house may result in my untimely demise! And there are alot of sandy washs out here....with coyotes... and vultures...


A very nice cigar. Pepperier than I expected by it conneticut wrapper. Similar to the CAO La Traviata, lots of spice and leather but with a light sweet underlying creaminess to it. Thats the first half, can't wait to see how it finishes!


Jay

[Jim]

Jay you are a brave man!

[Mako72]

Jay you are a brave man!

No, Sir!

Just a man that remembers his high school and college "Principles of Smoke Divertation and Dissipation" lessons:001_tt2:, 8 hours till the wife gets home from work, a can of Lysol, and an idiots desire not to dress like a eskimo/mountaineer to enjoy a cigar. Brave no, calculated suicide, ehh maybe...


Jay

[Commander Quan]

At 48 Degrees this polar bear is almost ready to break out the flip flops.

[Headcharge]

48 degrees? Sounds like summer in WI.

[Argonaut]

Hoyo De Monterey Reposado en Cedros Churchill. Good medium bodied cigar, just right for the late afternoon.

[Cal_Bear]

AF Opus X "Love Affair" Received from SO for Valentines Day...Gotta love her. Perhaps a bit sweeter than I care for, but an easy smoke.

[Mako72]

Whoo hoo! Made it to friday!

Well I spent the morning running around paying bills, and hitting some antiques stores. No razors but I did happen to end up at my local Tobacconist so I came away with a little haul. I got 3 CAO La Traviata Toros, 3 Macanudo Cru Royale Toros, 3 Oliva O Toros, 2 Macanudo 1968 Robustos, and 2 Don Deigo Fuerte Robustos.

I am having one of the CAO La Traviatas with a single shot of JD and a Newcastle Founders English Pale Ale. The ale is a new one I have not seen before but is very buttery and smooth, reminiscent of Bass with just a touch more maltyness. Kind of sweet and compliments the peppers of the La Traviata well. A nice way to unwind.

Jay

[Argonaut]

I really liked the Cru Royales, except for the ugly band, good cigar though.

[Old Man Army]

I had a Cohiba cigarrello (Cubans are legal here in Kuwait). Suprisingly big taste for such a small package.

[Old Man Army]

Had a Brick House something, 6x52 was about the size. The cigar was just OK, not close to great. It had a good draw and burn, but the flavor was something equivalent to some of the cheapie bundles I get from c-bid.

+1 Not a huge fan of the Brick House. That's one of the primary cigars they sell in the PX over here. I've had much better luck with some of the bundle packs from CI.

[Mako72]

I enjoyed a Macanudo 1968 Robusto while grilling for the wife and I last night. Always a nice smoke but this one was a little hard to draw for the first inch or so, but in the end I got lucky and it opened up and was smooth as could be for the remainder.


Jay

[camjr]

One of my favorites today--Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Hemingway Perfecto. It's a cool rainy day, and I'm just out piddling around in the garage enjoying a nice smoke this afternoon.

Happy Saturday everyone!

[drfred]

I had a Man o War Ruination beli today and it was sublime! It you haven't tried these, you really need to! Great flavors and well balanced!

Fred

[73mountaineer]

Tonight is a Fuente sun grown Chateau with a Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye. This is my first sun grown Fuente and I wasn't sure we were going to get along after first lighting up, but it really came to life after about a 1/4" down and we are becoming fast friends

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[hotreds]

Viaje 50-50 Red

[john.bradburne]

Well the wife and I are painting the house today and while I do that I am enjoying a Cuban H. Upmann :)

[legrandfromage]

Davidoff Long Panatella

[john.bradburne]

Today is a la flora Dominicana chisel :-)

[hotreds]

Cuaba Divino followed by a Quintero Brevas.

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Champagne. One of my favorites everytime.

[Mako72]

Had a Hoya De Monterey Reposado en Cedros for humpday. Started of very light for the first two thirds but did produce some peppers and spice in the last third. A little light for my tastes but still enjoyable.


Jay

[Jim]

I had a mystery cigar today while prepping some BBQ. I always de-cellophane my cigars when I put them in the Humi, once in a while you will loose a band and don't notice so... it was good whatever it was!

[bigswol2]

Pinar del rio 1848 capa madura. Great

[hotreds]

Rafael Gonzalez.

[Mako72]

A Don Thomas Sungrown.

[jonty]

guantanamera cristales my first cuban altho seasond cigar smokers have said its terrible it was my first and for me it was very enjoyable cant wait to try more

[kelebekcc]

C.A.O.Criollo Pampa
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[Laz]

C.A.O.Criollo Pampa
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I have some Criollo's in the humidor - You've inspired me. I think I'll take one out and have a bit of Cragganmore with it.

[hotreds]

Tat Wolfman- very tar-ry.

[73mountaineer]

Illusione CG:4

[Mike H]

Punch Maduro Rothschild while doing a bit of yard work. Actually just riding the tractor around. Sunny and 60 here today.

[hotreds]

Rass

[kelebekcc]

I have some Criollo's in the humidor - You've inspired me. I think I'll take one out and have a bit of Cragganmore with it.

Nice, wish you enjoy.

[Mako72]

A CAO Osa. A rather nice full bodied smoke, perfect for a wednesday.


Jay

[bluesbishop]

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Six by Sixty. been aging in my hum for 2 1/2 yrs, wonderful oily wrapper, hints of pepper and coffee

[CWR]

Hoyo de Monterey Excalibur - beautiful draw, and complimented nicely by some straight Pusser's Navy Rum.

[73mountaineer]

E.P. Carrillo No.4 maduro at lunch today. Not the prettiest cigar I have ever seen - lumpy & a little crooked, overall pretty rustic-looking - but smoked well and had good flavor. The appearance was really only noteworthy because it was such a stark contrast to the other various Carrillos that I have.

[CWR]

Perdomo Habano Connecticut + Victory Hop Wallop...mmm....:drool:

[JohnnyKent]

Liga Privada T-52

[ahoiberg]

Perdomo Habano Connecticut + Victory Hop Wallop...mmm....:drool:

nice combo!


Liga Privada T-52

sounds deelish, haven't had a Liga yet, but hope to track one down as I've hard awesome things about them.

[Argonaut]

Had a Partagas No. 2 Habana after finding out one of my boys received a three day suspension from school today, it was more of a celebration than a consolation.

[Laz]

Had a Gran Habano Fuerte with some Laphroaig. Both yummy.

[john.bradburne]

cant sleep so i got out of bed early and lit up a punch cigar :)

[conroygc]

Rocky Patel Light

[hugh4]

It will be Gran Habano Corojo tonight

[kelebekcc]

Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto
http://www.cigarworld.pt/images\products\PerdomoLot23RobustoCw.jpg

[hugh4]

Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto
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Great smoke there!

[hugh4]

It will be Gran Habano Corojo tonight

WHelp that's a negative their ghost rider! :cursing: :mad2: Stupid mother nature and this stuff they call wind! It got up 40+ today :gunsmilie: I'm gonna have a talk with this nature lady.

[kelebekcc]

Thanks Hugh. What a scent and smoke in the room :)

[73mountaineer]

A Gurkha Spec Ops toro this evening, and it was excellent!

[john.bradburne]

CAO Mx2

[Laz]

I had a Gran Habano Vintage with a bit of Maker's Mark last night.

[73mountaineer]

I had a Gran Habano Vintage with a bit of Maker's Mark last night.

What are your thoughts on that stick? I have been curious about them, but haven't picked any up yet.

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Nick Sticks sun grown toro. Been awhile since I had one of these and it was stonger than I remember. Good....but kind of knocked me on my butt!

[Laz]

It is the same as the Gran Habano Corojo. And it isn't a bad stick at all. I like the Vintage and the Fuerte. You can pick up a bundle of them from CI for $40. For either of these sticks, they need some time in the humidor. It is a nice medium bodied stick that produces a nice thick smoke. For the price it can't be beat.

[hugh4]

It is the same as the Gran Habano Corojo. And it isn't a bad stick at all. I like the Vintage and the Fuerte. You can pick up a bundle of them from CI for $40. For either of these sticks, they need some time in the humidor. It is a nice medium bodied stick that produces a nice thick smoke. For the price it can't be beat.

+1
They are a great smoke for around 5 bucks or so.

I don't have a humidor quite yet, and when I picked them up from the local shop they did feel a bit dry but still smoked very nice.

[73mountaineer]

It is the same as the Gran Habano Corojo. And it isn't a bad stick at all. I like the Vintage and the Fuerte. You can pick up a bundle of them from CI for $40. For either of these sticks, they need some time in the humidor. It is a nice medium bodied stick that produces a nice thick smoke. For the price it can't be beat.

Great, I have the GH Corojo, but wasn't sure if the Vintage was the same blend. I see them all the time for a great price, but was a little reluctant to roll the dice on them.

Thanks!

[Mako72]

Well I actually had 3 smokes this week. The First was a CAO La Traviata, the second was a Oliva Series O, and last but not least a Don Thomas Sungrown.



Jay

[Argonaut]

5 Vegas Miami with about 3 years of age on it, very nice smoke.

[Headcharge]

Enjoying the 70's with a Perdomo Reserve Noir. Fantastic!

[drivingiron2]

Jose Benito toro--nothing to write home about.

[Mako72]

Had a CAO LX2 today, WOW! Excellent smoke!

[jazzman]

The near-perfect weather inspired me to pull something a little different from humidor today: an Alec Bradley Tempus lancero. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14-year-old and some wonderful tunes made for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.

[73mountaineer]

Finally broke out one of my Rocky Patel 1961's tonight & was very glad that I sprung for a box of coronas in a blind buy during a recent CI special. This was a very good cigar, with a nice tobacco taste with the earthy notes that I enjoy. I think that this particular cigar, while already very good, will become excellent with some age on it.

[73mountaineer]

Man O' War Puro Authentico corona this evening. Pretty good solid stick, but I wouldn't say it would find a place among my favorites. Burn, draw & construction was excellent though; I'd be interested in trying the maduro version of this that was recently released.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=34118&original=1

[hugh4]

Man O' War Puro Authentico corona this evening. Pretty good solid stick, but I wouldn't say it would find a place among my favorites. Burn, draw & construction was excellent though; I'd be interested in trying the maduro version of this that was recently released.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=34118&original=1

Love the punch you have! I gotta find me one of those. I'm gonna be visiting my guy again today. I've read a little about the Man O' Wars as I have been wanting to try them. How was the flavor of this one? If it's full bodied I'll probably stay away for the time being.

EDIT: Never mind I have answered my own question there. Looks like I will be staying away from this one till I make the jump to full bodied sticks

[D'Brie]

Had a fantastic H. Upmann (Cuba) Magnum 46 (aged) this evening. Wonderful cigar!

[hugh4]

Well I had the JFR on the way home and that was a fantastic smoke! Very smooth with a little bit of a peppery finish. Will definitely buy that one again.

[conroygc]

Olivia series V.

Very good smoke and a little stronger than what I usually smoke. Helped me realized my humidor is in bad form, the wrapper cracked and the thing burned horribly!

[Headcharge]

Last night was a Gran Habano Corojo Vintage 2002. (Thanks for the trade Laz). I did enjoy this smoke and will be gettting a bundle in the future.

[Laz]

Last night was a Gran Habano Corojo Vintage 2002. (Thanks for the trade Laz). I did enjoy this smoke and will be gettting a bundle in the future.

That's great - I am glad that you enjoyed the smoke.

[jazzman]

CAO La Traviata with a Shiner Spring Ale and a Raging Bitch.

[73mountaineer]

Tonight was a Liga Privada Dirty Rat, with a Guinness of course.

[Headcharge]

Tonight was a Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970. Still one of my favorites.
80 degrees in WI in mid-march. Might have to stock up on more smokes for this weather.

[Price]

First cigar in a while tonight. My neighbor handed me a Padron 1964, so I felt obliged to join him for a smoke.:w00t:

[Headcharge]

Diesel unholy cocktail. It was an average smoke to me. I was hoping for a little more flavor out of this smoke. Hopefully my remaining four will be a little better.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

This afternoon...I'm having a Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Épicure No.1 Coronas Gordas (Grand Corona - ring gauge x 5.6in lenght...long-filler), - Factory Box Code AGO August 2010; paired with a 'snifter' (on the rocks), of George Dickel Tennessee No. 12 'Sippin' Whisky...simply bliss :thumbup:

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

[conroygc]

Had a small Macanudo this afternoon. It's finally starting to warm up here, the weather outside was fantastic.

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[Mako72]

Macanudo Cru Royale.


Jay

[Laz]

Tonight I smoked a 5 Vegas, which I received form headcharge, with some Balvenie Double Wood. The cigar and scotch were both very nice.

[Headcharge]

Glad you liked it Laz. Perdomo Noir with a Leines. Wonderful.

[73mountaineer]

Love the punch you have! I gotta find me one of those. I'm gonna be visiting my guy again today. I've read a little about the Man O' Wars as I have been wanting to try them. How was the flavor of this one? If it's full bodied I'll probably stay away for the time being.


EDIT: Never mind I have answered my own question there. Looks like I will be staying away from this one till I make the jump to full bodied sticks



Sorry it took me a little long to respond to this. I got the punch from Overstock.com. I picked it up for around $38, shipped, with a discount code that they sent me via their email list. I really like mine & would highly recommend it! I haven't used a punch much in the past, but the 3 sizes on this one will fit the bill for just about any cigar & I now use the punch more than my other cutters, at least for the time being.

Looks like they are out of stock now, but you can set an email notification for when they are available again.

http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Swiss-Army-Cigar-Knife-5-tool-Pocket-Knife/4349734/product.html

[kelebekcc]

C.A.O.LX2 BAM

http://www.mikescigars.com/data_files/items/3221/large_cao-lx2-bam.jpg

[73mountaineer]

Tatuaje Fausto this afternoon with a Yuengling. Damn fine cigar that I have been waiting for a perfect day to fire up...today was that day :001_cool:

[Mako72]

Well, I tried my "Cohiba" that a friend gave me. We all knew it was fake but I had hopes maybe It would still be a decent smoke...

T'was not to be. It had that sort of green hay/barnyard taste with a hint of pepper, and maybe even diesel fuel. Reminded me vaguely of those No49 Throwouts I had last summer with a slightly pepperier taste, and diesel. I tried really hard, I puffed on it for about an inch and couldn't take anymore. I am going to open it up to see what its construction is just for fun.

And when my friend asks it will have been one of the best smokes I have ever had! But... "No really, don't put yourself out to get me more:scared:..."

Now, to cleanse the palette, a Don Tomas Sungrown.


Jay

[Headcharge]

CI Legends Red label. Nice solid smoke. Medium pepper and a nice smooth pull. For the price I find it hard to beat for a med-full smoke.

[Cigar33]

Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Sumatra for today! smoked Broadleaf yesterday. Both are amazing!

[Maxime D.]

It's been a long time since I smoked a good cigar, last time is was a Montecristo (I'm Canadian, it's legal here) with a glass of rhum. I only smoke cigar when its summer, that make me a seasonal smoker ^^

[Laz]

CI Legends Red label. Nice solid smoke. Medium pepper and a nice smooth pull. For the price I find it hard to beat for a med-full smoke.

How does it compare Perdomo you sent me. I smoked it today and it was very nice.

[Kilroy08]

Acid Kuba Maduro

[Headcharge]

How does it compare Perdomo you sent me. I smoked it today and it was very nice.

Very close. I would say the Red Label is not as refined (little more bitter) to me, but once the humi goes down I will be looking at the red labels to restock.

[Headcharge]

Tonight was a Hemmingway short story. Loved it. Thanks for convincing me to try one with all your posts Jason!

[du52]

Mini Cohiba

[conroygc]

Tonight was a Hemmingway short story. Loved it. Thanks for convincing me to try one with all your posts Jason!

I've read a lot of good reviews of those, they'll be my next purchase. I'm also a sucker for anything Hemmingway related.

RP/Drew Estate Java Mint.

The flavoring is nice and subtle here. The wrapper is sweet and flavored to the touch, but the smoke only reveals a nice hint of chocolate. Couldn't taste any mint.

[73mountaineer]

A Gran Habano, Habano #3 robusto this evening.

[D'Brie]

Had a 6x60 Capadura 808 last night. Medium body one dimensional. I like their Extra Ligero 898 better.

[Heespharm]

Today is a nice day.. So partagas series no.2... Yes it's a Cuban.. I have a box of them that I need to "burn" through..hahah

[Headcharge]

Man o' war. I liked the first half. The second half was harsh and bitter.

[hotreds]

Man o' War also.

[Headcharge]

Man o' War also.

How was yours? I had mine resting for only a few weeks. Maybe it needed a longer time?

[du52]

St. Luis Rey Serie G

[D'Brie]

Pinar Del Rio Capa Maduro robusto. We had a nice evening here, sat on the back deck and relaxed.

[73mountaineer]

Macanudo Cru Royale with an Eastern Shore Brewing "Duck Duck Goose" Porter.

[Laz]

Tonight I smoked a Pinar Del Rio Sun Grown, which I received form headcharge with some Glenfiddich. It was a very nice smoke - reminded me of the Arturo Fuente Sun Grown.

[Headcharge]

Tonight I smoked a Pinar Del Rio Sun Grown, which I received form headcharge with some Glenfiddich. It was a very nice smoke - reminded me of the Arturo Fuente Sun Grown.

Glad you liked it. They have been resting in my humi for 6 months. The longer the better with those IMO.

[hotreds]

Cremosa Cubana. Not as bad a many I've had, actually.

[Commander Quan]

Hugh you must be having a olfactory hallucination

[Headcharge]

La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Belicoso. Started off with some pepper and spice. Followed by an all so sweet and cocoa stick with spice in the background. I can not think of a better stick for the price. Loved it. I will be stocking up on these in the future.

[jrm]

Padron 64th anniversary. It was a choice between the padron and an Ashton vsg. Either was a good choice, but the padron was very nice, smooth, and flavorful.

[Commander Quan]

Was it the natural or maduro '64? Those are 2 of the best cigars on the market.

[jrm]

It was a Maduro. Nice and full flavored, but smooth, not very spicy, and a joy to smoke. Not my first, and definitely not my last of these fine cigars.

[73mountaineer]

Nub Double Maduro...first Nub I have smoked in at least a year or more & I have to say it is very good. I don't usually buy these, but I got two as part of a sampler a couple of months ago & they have been sitting, neglected, in one of my humidors ever since. I don't think that the 2nd one will hang around for quite so long after this.

[conroygc]

Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Short Story. I've seen these cigars come up on here frequently, so I picked one up. I'm glad I did, it was a wonderful smoke!

[Headcharge]

Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Short Story. I've seen these cigars come up on here frequently, so I picked one up. I'm glad I did, it was a wonderful smoke!

Nice! I will be having another tonight.

[Laz]

I had a Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte with some Laphroaig tonight. The Extra Fuerte is my favorite Sancho Panza cigar. It isn't a fantastic smoke, but for the price it is nice.

[Commander Quan]

Perdomo Champagne Noir churchill sent to me by Headcharge. I really like the regular Champagne line and the Noir was very tasty as well. Very smooth with lots of chocolate.

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Champagne Noir churchill sent to me by Headcharge. I really like the regular Champagne line and the Noir was very tasty as well. Very smooth with lots of chocolate.

Glad you liked it.

[Laz]

Tonight I smoked a Camacho 10th with some Balvenie Doublewood scotch. The cigar was really nice. Lots of coroho flavor. It was spicy and woodsy with a bit of pepper and nice thick smoke. If you are a fan of the Camacho Coroho pick up one of these and give it a try.

[hotreds]

Four Kicks

[Headcharge]

El Ray De Mundo.

[seventhirteen]

Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8 Maduro

[Headcharge]

5 vegas gold maduro

[jrm]

Padron Serie 1926 80th Anniversary. Very nice.

[Headcharge]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail. By far the one cigar in my humi that gets better with time. This one was the best so far with about 4 months on it. Might get more at this rate.

[Argonaut]

Working my rear off mowing the lawn, :innocent:

[73mountaineer]

You missed a spot, Jason. :wink2:

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Habano Corojo while grilling some ribs and having a beer. What a life!

[jgardner]

I enjoyed a full smoke day yesterday:

- Liga Undercrown Double Corona
- JDN Antano 1970
- Tatuaje Fausto

A little bit much for the palate, but I was smiling all day.

[SpyvSpy]

Hoyo De Monterrey dark Sumatra w/ some St.Peters cream stout :D

[Headcharge]

5 Vegas Gold Maduro. The smoke was average, but I got to enjoy some time with a friend who usually works nights. Made for a good Tuesday night.

[73mountaineer]

Nestor Miranda Art Deco this evening. A good smoke, but the pollen here has me so stuffed up that I will reserve any further judgement on it.

[Argonaut]

Nestor Miranda Art Deco this evening. A good smoke, but the pollen here has me so stuffed up that I will reserve any further judgement on it.
Damned Dover Delaware dandielions!

[Headcharge]

Last of my Diesel Unholy Cocktails. Might have to check C-bid for more......hang on wallet.

[hotreds]

EL Triumfador and Feral Pig at Bailey's Ballston Herf

[conroygc]

Gurhka Ninja. Honestly, one of my favorite cigars.

[73mountaineer]

Damned Dover Delaware dandielions!

:taz: :flowers::censored:


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[Headcharge]

Pinar Del Rio Sun Grown.

[slickboy59]

Enjoying a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero right now. Pretty good stick. Pairing it with a Guiness Black Lager. Perfect weather outside right now...great end to a good day.

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Habano torpedo. One of my favs.

[jrm]

VSG over the weekend. Consistently a great smoke.

[jazzman]

Tried a new one--San Lotano Oval. Very unusual shape, not a bad taste, but priced a little high in my opinion.

[Headcharge]

New batch of Diesel Unholy Cocktails....need more time in the humi. Had burn problems and was too harsh for me.

[73mountaineer]

Room 101 OSOK 'Filero', a 52x42x4.5" perfecto. Interesting presentation - wrapped in tissue within a black & white OSOK-printed paper tube - and a good cigar, especially once it began the taper down from that chunky 52RG end.

[seventhirteen]

C&C Corojo robusto .. very interesting cigar with grapefruit and cardamom in the first third, followed by cocoa and light wood. I got some pine and toasted wheat bread towards the end.. then it went all shellfish on me on the last third. Time to put it out!

[awsmith4]

Quite a few good smokes over the weekend

'98 Bolivar PC
'98 Ramon Allones PC
'09 Por Larranaga Montecarlo
'10 H Upmann Half Corona
'06 Punch Royal Selection #11
'10 Romeo and Julieta Wide Churchill

Then took a break from the Cubans and Monday smoked a Viaje Summerfest Torpedo and last night a Tatuaje Anarchy. Both were surprisingly good.

[Headcharge]

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5 vegas gold maduro. I have liked my others but......bad burn, harsh. Dud. Great beer though.

[Headcharge]

Nick's Sticks Sun Grown.

[slickboy59]

A Gran Habano, Habano #3 robusto this evening.

Absolutely love these things. Still can't quite put my finger on it, but I've never had one that disappointed.

[seventhirteen]

I just finished a smooth and flavorful C&C Connecticut. I might have to buy more from this maker.

[Headcharge]

Fridays birthday cigar from my wife.


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[conroygc]

Montecristo #4 and a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 while camping in Moab this weekend.

[Headcharge]

Montecristo #4 and a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 while camping in Moab this weekend.

Nice!

[73mountaineer]

Panacea Black robusto tonight.

[Argonaut]

Fridays birthday cigar from my wife.


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Very nice!

[Headcharge]

Gran Habano vintage 2002. Wonderful as usual.

[73mountaineer]

Rocky Patel 1961 corona on the balcony this evening.

[Kilroy08]

Drew Estate Java for the ride home tonight. Smoking a cup of coffee sounds so wrong, but smokes so right.

[Laz]

Benn a while since I've posted. Smoked some great cigars over the past couple of weeks. I had:
a Cabaiguan Guapos
an Aurora Escogidos
a Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles
and tonight I smoked an Oliveros King Havano with some Laphroaig. All great smokes on the med to full bodied side with spice and pepper.

[Headcharge]

Nick's Sticks Sun Grown

[pak1351]

Padron Family Reserve 45 maduro for the end of the semester

[kelebekcc]

Don Pepin Garcia Invictos
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[73mountaineer]

Tonight I enjoyed a Macanudo 1968 robusto, compliments of the lovely Mrs. Mountaineer, who picked it out for me herself at the cigar store today so that I could enjoy a cigar on the last evening of my visit to AL before heading back to DE tomorrow afternoon. I don't smoke many Macanudos, but this one was a very good cigar.

[Headcharge]

Liga Privada Undercrown.

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[Commander Quan]

Yesterday was an Oliva V Figurado. I love these cigars, but their size skirts right on the edge of being too big. My ADD starts kicking in, but I don't want to set it down until I've finished it.

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Habano paired with Seagram’s VO. Good pair indeed.

[apo1022]

cao brazilia amazon right now

[Argonaut]

5 Vegas Miami Churchill from '09.

[hotreds]

Aspira- boring

[73mountaineer]

EP Carrillo New Wave Stella, a great little Connecticut

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Noir, great.

[awsmith4]

Last night an El Primer Mundo Epifania, great cigar.

They are a small company but if you happen across their cigars they are worth a go, especially the Epifania and the Liga Miami

[Headcharge]

Gran Habano 2002. Thanks to Laz I had to buy a bundle of the great cheap smokes.

[73mountaineer]

Fuente Hemingway Short Story that has been hanging out in my humidor for a little over a year. I liked these before, but this one, with a little age on it, is excellent!

[Headcharge]

Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970

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[73mountaineer]

Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970

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Mmmmmm, Leinie...:drool:

...and JdN's don't suck either:laugh:

[Headcharge]

Mmmmmm, Leinie...:drool:

...and JdN's don't suck either:laugh:

Hard to find in good old Leinie's in Dover! One of my favorite combos on a hot day. Took a few cans to get through that cigar. :001_rolle

[73mountaineer]

Hard to find in good old Leinie's in Dover! One of my favorite combos on a hot day. Took a few cans to get through that cigar. :001_rolle
Yeah, I can get some of the seasonal brews (Summer Shandy, etc), but the original is nowhere to be found. A friend introduced me to Leinie's in Baraboo, WI about 10 years ago and I have been hooked ever since!

[Headcharge]

Hemmingway Short Story.

[73mountaineer]

Warlock corona last night. It's worth noting that this cigar had perhaps the most razor sharp burn line that I have ever seen. It stayed that way all the way down then started to canoe with about 1.5" left.

[awsmith4]

Over the weekend

'09 Jose L Piedra Brevas
'10 Juan Lopez #1
'01 Bolivar Tubo #1
'01 Por Larranaga Petite Corona
'10 Ramon Allones Specialty Selected
'10 H. Upmann Mag 46
'11 H. Upmann Half Corona

[73mountaineer]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail...yum

[Commander Quan]

Sounds like it was a pretty good weekend Albert.

[Headcharge]

Pinar Del Rio Oscuro. Different. A strong but sweet stick.

[awsmith4]

Sounds like it was a pretty good weekend Albert.

I have no complaints :001_smile



In 2006 I bought a 3 pack tin of Opus X Reserva d'Chateau and had set them aside for when my brother finished seminary. This past weekend he graduated so last night he, our stepfather and I lit them up. Not sure if it was the extra age, the occasion or the company but those were outstanding cigars.

[Laz]

I have no complaints :001_smile



In 2006 I bought a 3 pack tin of Opus X Reserva d'Chateau and had set them aside for when my brother finished seminary. This past weekend he graduated so last night he, our stepfather and I lit them up. Not sure if it was the extra age, the occasion or the company but those were outstanding cigars.

Sounds awesome! Those are great smokes. I applaud your patience. I have one Opus X in my humidor hopefully it will still be there by the time I reach my birthday, but it's three months away - we'll see. Congrats to your brother.

[73mountaineer]

La Aurora Preferidos #2 cameroon right off the truck from Holt's today. I haven't been able to find a decent B&M cigar store around here, but I get one day shipping from Holt's being so close to Philly, so that helps. Anyway, nice perfecto on a beautiful evening watching the Mallard family (13 ducklings!) cruising on the pond behind my temporary apartment & seeing the frogs start to pop up along the bank & croak away.

[Headcharge]

La Aurora Preferidos #2 cameroon right off the truck from Holt's today. I haven't been able to find a decent B&M cigar store around here, but I get one day shipping from Holt's being so close to Philly, so that helps. Anyway, nice perfecto on a beautiful evening watching the Mallard family (13 ducklings!) cruising on the pond behind my temporary apartment & seeing the frogs start to pop up along the bank & croak away.

Perdomo Habano while watching a robin build a nest. Nature smokes tonight!

[awsmith4]

Sounds awesome! Those are great smokes. I applaud your patience. I have one Opus X in my humidor hopefully it will still be there by the time I reach my birthday, but it's three months away - we'll see. Congrats to your brother.

Thanks!

My best advice is to hide them from yourself and obsessively buy more cigars than you can possibly smoke to keep your mind off whats aging :w00t:

I do have a box of Bolivar Coronas Extras (Cuban) with a box code of SEP 06 for the month/year of my son's birth that have and will remain untouched until he is 18.

[73mountaineer]

Perdomo Habano while watching a robin build a nest. Nature smokes tonight!:thumbup1:

[TheClassicGentleman]

I had a Partagas Spanish Rosado, a wonderful and complex cigar that I always keep an eye out for.

[Laz]

Thanks!

My best advice is to hide them from yourself and obsessively buy more cigars than you can possibly smoke to keep your mind off whats aging :w00t:

I do have a box of Bolivar Coronas Extras (Cuban) with a box code of SEP 06 for the month/year of my son's birth that have and will remain untouched until he is 18.

Wow - 2024 is going to be a great year!

[Headcharge]

Punch Pita. Been in the humi for about a year and defiantly has changed. Very mild compared to fresh.

[73mountaineer]

RP Vintage 2003 Cameroon, not great, but not bad.

[awsmith4]

Had my stepfather and friend over tonight

'07 Por Larranaga Petite Corona
'09 Por Larranaga Montecarlo
'10 Juan Lopez Selection #1
'01 Rafael Gonzalez Coronas Extra

I should be headed to bed but I am bound and determined to finish this RG CE

[73mountaineer]

Tatuaje Miami "Noellas", a petit corona & my favorite cigar size. Very, very nice cigar.

[TheClassicGentleman]

I enjoyed a Montecristo Serie C Toro this evening

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This was a wonderful mild cigar with a sweet, creamy, floral foundation and notes of sweet spices, butter and cocoa. It reminded me a lot of the cavendish blends I enjoy in my pipe.

[Headcharge]

Perdomo Reserve Corojo

[conroygc]

Finally tried a Diesel Unholy cocktail while setting up camp on a roadtrip last Tuesday night. I must admit, I had high hopes for this one and was a little disappointed. I have another one I'll let age for a few months and see if it improves.

[Headcharge]

Finally tried a Diesel Unholy cocktail while setting up camp on a roadtrip last Tuesday night. I must admit, I had high hopes for this one and was a little disappointed. I have another one I'll let age for a few months and see if it improves.

I have had the same results with the Diesel's. I humi mine for atleast 3 months and then they start to shine.

[73mountaineer]

My Uzi Weighs a Ton Bait Fish :thumbup1:

[Headcharge]

My Uzi Weighs a Ton Bait Fish :thumbup1:

What would you compate the My Uzi Weighs a Ton to? I have debated on trying some.

[Headcharge]

Nicks Sticks maduro. Nice.

[joshmpdx]

JR Ultimate with my Dad and Bro this afternoon.

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