Cigar Of The Day (COTD)

[jwhite]

Well yesterday actually:biggrin1: I had a smallish cigar about 36-38 ring gauge or so that my mother rolled for me on her last trip to Puerto Rico. Think a corona but just a bit thicker. Sweet finish as many Puerto Rican cigars seem to. I've had better, but not as much fun!

[lz6]

Enjoyed a superb Cuban H.Upmann 14 year old PC today. Aged beautifully!

[alfbacca]

Had a Tatuaje T110 today. Great full bodied/full flavored smoke, even after a year in my humidor.

[Agent8426]

I had a Macanudo Café Diplomat.

[Jim]

A Monticristo white Toro on a very chilly afternoon.

[jwhite]

I was wondering if it was going to be a cigar or the b-day pipe all things considering.

[Jim]

I was wondering if it was going to be a cigar or the b-day pipe all things considering.

It was a tough one indeed! But a good choice in the end.

[dizedean]

Had a nice, young Bolivar PC.
Was delicious.

[Clovis Man]

Drew Estate "Java" for early on. Tonight possibly a Toraño Reserva Decadencia...

[Jim]

Excalibur 1066 Churchill, way to cold in the smoking room to enjoy though. :mad3:

[wolfmanxiii]

5 (Cinco) Vegas Miami tonight...this is a great cigar!

[jazzman]

It's been a few days, but I tried a new one: a Nestor Miranda Danno 2010--a limited edition large ring cigar made by Don Pepin. Quite nice.

[shavervinnie]

I've had a cold this week so I've been laying off. Today, however, I enjoyed one of my old stand-by favs, a Puros Indios maduro. A really nice smoke for a very reasonable price. :thumbup1:

[-dave-]

thinking a CAO gold is the go for tonight, never tried one so dunno what to expect but its been sitting in the humidor teasing me for a few months now.

[wolfmanxiii]

I've had a cold this week so I've been laying off. Today, however, I enjoyed one of my old stand-by favs, a Puros Indios maduro. A really nice smoke for a very reasonable price. :thumbup1:

+1 to that!

[wolfmanxiii]

Tonight was a Drew Estate Natural Root. Good stuff, but the Irisch Hops so far is my favorite out of the Natural line.

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro on a dark and stormy night.

[joshmpdx]

Excalibur 1066 Churchill, way to cold in the smoking room to enjoy though. :mad3:

Jim, you're in desperate need of one of these (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03298523000P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM622185301):

http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/03298523000

[WECIII]

Illusione f9. Very tasty cigar overall.

[cigarjim]

ah yes puros indios a good smoke

[the mood]

Fuente Opus X Power Ranger. Yum!

[wolfmanxiii]

Started off with an Illusion Nosotros...it was alright, but the draw was way too tight. I'll have to revisit it another time.

Later on I went for a CAO Cameroon L'anniversaire...Can't remember what the size was called, but it was big and box-pressed into more of a triangle shape. According to one of the other guys this was from a shipment that was actually lost in the warehouse and aged something like ten years and then found later on. Not a bad cigar, but it is quite light, great draw though.

[PozzSka]

Had a punch rothschild last weekend, but i don't have much time to smoke (and I won't smoke in my house due to the kids).

[bigswol2]

chateau fuente natural today with morning coffee and it was great!

[Commander Quan]

Had a punch rothschild last weekend, but i don't have much time to smoke (and I won't smoke in my house due to the kids).

Ah the Punch Rothschild. These will always have a special place in my heart. I started smoking cigars sometime after my 18th birthday, and this was my first non-machine made cigar. I made it halfway through before I was on my hands and knees dry heaving in the grass. :001_wub:

[Gamma]

Romeo & Julietta Robusto - Cuban, circa 2002
I opened a box to pass on a couple to a friend yesterday to find that they had bloomed!
Awesome - smooth yet complex. The ending notes and the finish were sublime.

[Maduro 5]

Romeo and Juliet 2009 Limited Edition The Duke. Excellent cigar. Had to smoke outside, not the best environment at -2C :001_smile

[WECIII]

Fuente Anejo that had been in a generous friend's humidor for 2 years. It was an amazing smoke!

[Jim]

Oliva Torpedo series O while watching the most boring Ranger game ever.
The cigar was green and gassy.

Bah.

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro.... PDG

[Commander Quan]

Arturo Fuente Chateau Maduro with the Father-in-law. The was the fist Fuente I've had in a long time.

[Jim]

Arturo Fuente Chateau Maduro with the Father-in-law. The was the fist Fuente I've had in a long time.


I have not had one in years myself, how was it?

[bvilchez]

Bolivar Gold Medal 07 last night. Debating what it'll be today

[Commander Quan]

It was better than I remember.

[wolfmanxiii]

Had a Hammer and Sickle over the weekend...it was a very nice smoke with a decent nicotine kick to it. My friend described it as being more harsh than I perceived it though.

[the mood]

Fuente Anejo that had been in a generous friend's humidor for 2 years. It was an amazing smoke!

Was it the shark (box pressed torpedo)? That is one of my favorites, both the smoke and the shape.

[bigswol2]

opus 5. 3 yrs on that baby and it was sublime!

[Mr.Goodfella]

Cohiba Miniature...meh. Nice for a quick smoke but it lacked soul.
Had a Montecristo Flora Fina over the weekend. That was a fine smoke.

BHK 52 for me today. First one I had tasted horrible, must have been a dud because this one was crazy good.

[bigswol2]

BHK 52 for me today. First one I had tasted horrible, must have been a dud because this one was crazy good.

now that's one I want to try!

[Mr.Goodfella]

now that's one I want to try!
The first one I had I thought to myself, all that money and it tastes off; this one sure did make up for it. If you can get them at a descent price and have a good feeling about the shipping (keep in mind the Chicago blood bath), I would say go for it, definitely worth the money.

[Jim]

Stopped by my local Cigar shop and the owner gifted me a nice house cigar "Rondello" nutty and smooth, enjoyed it while John Wayne rode for the North in "The Horse Soldiers".

[Mr.Goodfella]

Tatuaje SW maduro, great cigar from PJ!

[WECIII]

Was it the shark (box pressed torpedo)? That is one of my favorites, both the smoke and the shape.

It wasn't; my B&M just got 14 more boxes in various sizes yesterday though, so I picked up a Shark and am gonna let it sit for a little while and enjoy it. Really excited to try it out since I hear it is a major favorite shape of the Anejo line.

[Maduro 5]

I am on vacation in Berlin. Last night I tried 2010 Partgas Solomones at the Casa Del Habano. This is one smooth serious smoke.

[johnmrson]

A Flamenco Las Palmas Coronas Doble

[Jim]

Good morning and Merry Christmas-
A short Monticristo brown label while squaring the BBQ away.:thumbup1:

[lz6]

Merry Christmas! A Cuban Paratagas d Partagas No 1 from 1995 will be this afternoons cigar. I love these.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

For me...a RP Sun Grown Toro and later tonight...a Cuban Cohiba Lanceros. :thumbup1:

Christopher :c2:

[Texthor]

Arturo Fuente Magnum R

[johnmrson]

Cohiba Siglo 2

[joshmpdx]

Yesterday: Fuente 8-5-8

[joshmpdx]

Yesterday: Fuente 8-5-8

And again today :thumbup1:

[wolfmanxiii]

Had a Halloween Tatuaje over the weekend.

[bigswol2]

opus shark

[wolfmanxiii]

Had a San Cristobal and an ACID Blondie today. Wasn't so into the Cristobal though.

[Maduro 5]

I tried Por Laranga for the first time. Sweet, medium body smoke. It will definetely be one amazing cigar in a few years.

[Mr.Goodfella]

Yesterdays smoke was a good one:w00t:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/baltesa/Monte%20109/IMG_0163.jpg

[wolfmanxiii]

Had a Quesada Tributo on suggestion from a local tobacconist. Wasn't bad, but I still favor their Casa Magna Oscuro.

[johnmrson]

http://byrd.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album09/IMG_4745.jpg

Behike 56. What a wonderful smoke. Not cheap but well worth the money IMHO.

[Laz]

Romeo and Juliet 2009 Limited Edition The Duke. Excellent cigar. Had to smoke outside, not the best environment at -2C :001_smile

That is an excellent cigar!
I had one a couple of months ago!!

[johnmrson]

Add a Dona Flor Rothchild to my COTD.

[Mr.Goodfella]

http://byrd.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album09/IMG_4745.jpg

Behike 56. What a wonderful smoke. Not cheap but well worth the money IMHO.
Very nice indeed:thumbup1:

[denver]

http://byrd.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album09/IMG_4745.jpg

Behike 56. What a wonderful smoke. Not cheap but well worth the money IMHO.

What a great looking cigar! The wrapper looks like silk! I've had a few Cohiba's but never a Behike. :drool:

[grump]

Partagas No. 10, courtesy of a friend tonight.

[Laz]

I had 2 cigars tonight with some friends around the fire. Vudu (http://www.famous-smoke.com/vudu+robusto+cigars/item+32364) and Rocky Patel Cuban Blend Robusto Cigars (http://www.famous-smoke.com/rocky+patel+cuban+blend+robusto+cigars/item+24503). We drank some Laphroaig Quarter Cask (http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=laphraiog&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=laphraiog&N=0&ProductID=20618) with the cigars. A good time was had by all.

[2b1ask1]

Cuban Crafters

[Dustinl]

I smoked a Perdomo Patriarch last night while bringing in the New Year. Today will be something special. I am leaning toward a 2007 Fuente Anejo.


DL

[cmiwa]

Me too. Behike 56 last night to ring in the New Year. Tonight will be a Cohiba Reserva for the birthday smoke. Happy Smokes!




Very nice indeed:thumbup1:

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

http://byrd.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album09/IMG_4745.jpg

Behike 56. What a wonderful smoke. Not cheap but well worth the money IMHO.
johnmrson:
Awesome!!! But now you shouldn't of done that...and after me cigar heart too at that. Because if you continue to tease me with Behike smoke..I'll purr like your grandmothers Cheshire Cat :drool:

http://www.utahands.com/artists/miles/images/paintings_files/cheshire_cat.jpg

Christopher :c2:

PS "Those who Smoke Cohibas will never die of Cancer...but those who don't...will die of Envy". Cuban Cigar Slogan

[Laz]

I recently picked up a couple of Rocky Patel sampler paks. Last night I smoked the Rocky Patel 1961 (http://www.famous-smoke.com/rocky+patel+1961+robusto+5+pk+cigars/item+33841).

[shavervinnie]

Rocky Patel "The Edge"
El Dorado 12 Rum (on the rocks)

[WECIII]

Alec Bradley Family Blend.

[zachster]

Tonight (right now, in fact) its an H. Upmann No. 100 Robusto. My go-to seegar.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Tonight...I'm having a Cuban Partagas 'Super Partagas' (40 x 5 1/2in), Corona - Factory Box Code GLP March 2010; paired with a glass of Justinos Fine Rich (doce) Madeira wine...simply bliss :thumbup:

Christopher :c2:

[bigswol2]

98 punch Corona on the way to work! Still a wonderful stick.

[kelebekcc]

Tonight...I'm having a Cuban Partagas 'Super Partagas' (40 x 5 1/2in), Corona - Factory Box Code GLP March 2010; paired with a glass of Justinos Fine Rich (doce) Madeira wine...simply bliss :thumbup:

Christopher :c2:

Great, Super Partagas was my first box. Enjoyed :thumbup1:

[kelebekcc]

Tequila Sunrise
Davidoff 2000 Petite Corona 5X43
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=24036
:biggrin1:

[Laz]

I just finished a Camacho Corojo Diploma (http://www.famous-smoke.com/camacho+corojo+diploma+5+pack+cigars/item+31795) 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) which was selected by and bottled for Mission Liquor.

[RichGem]

I was going to have a pipe tonight and ended up deciding on a CT Cigar Co. (http://ctcigarco.com/) natural robusto instead.

[Laz]

I tonight I had a Sun Grown by Rocky Patel (http://www.famous-smoke.com/sun+grown+by+rocky+patel+toro+5+pack+cigars/item+21481) with some Dalmore 12 years 86 Proof (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=000177&PNAME=DALMORE+12+YEARS+86+PROOF+750ML&BACK=A0004A1).

[ProphetNoir]

It went well with two Hendricks (http://www.hendricksgin.com/) Martinis, made perfect. The Hendricks in turn, went well with the Nancy Boy Replenishing Scent shave.

[lz6]

Robaina Marshal EL............. :001_smile

[physiognomy]

Robaina Marshal EL............. :001_smile

Robaina or LGC? :wink2: Either way, I'm sure you enjoyed it!

[Tobacco]

Bolivar Petit Corona, Havana version

[winkydink]

La Gloria Cubana Wavell (natural) - darn I love these smokes. The best part? They're cheap!

[b128thopen]

Omar Ortez Maduro Toro. I love these...and at 4.50 a stick, they are a steal!

[kelebekcc]

Gran Habano #5 Corojo Gran Robusto 6 X 54
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=24198

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro-

[Mr.Goodfella]

BHK 52 last night at the casino, illusione singulare phantom right now while watching the game. Go Packers!!!

[Mr.Goodfella]

Now having a Vegas Robaina Maestro RE Espana while watching the Steelers own the Jets.

[jhooking]

Montecristo Open Master-- one of the worst CC I have smoked.

[drfred]

Oliva Serie V Double robusto. About the only thing I smoke anymore.

Fred

[Dustinl]

Oliva Serie V Double robusto. About the only thing I smoke anymore.

Fred

Those are excellent! I really like the Serie V Lancero.



DL

[Greyfox]

Macanudo Hyde Park

[Aaron01]

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/6586/imag0114x.jpg

RASS

[WECIII]

LFD Chisel tip
Guillermo Leon Signature

[Laz]

Tonight I had a Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Presidente Cigar (http://www.famous-smoke.com/arturo+fuente+don+carlos+presidente+cigars/item+11933) with some Laphroaig Scotch 10 Year (http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=laphriaog&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=laphriaog&N=0&ProductID=703) . The cigar and scotch really paired well.

[buddydog]

Don Tomas,maduro

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/R0016208.jpg

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Don Tomas,maduro

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/R0016208.jpg
Buddy:
Now that's what I'm talking about doing on a Sunday night...'chillin' :drool:

Christopher :c2:http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif

[lz6]

H.Upmann Mag 46 Tubo.

[b128thopen]

Saturday: Casa de Fernandez 'Arsenio'
Sunday: SCDLH-la casa de habano

[Laz]

Tonight I had a Kristoff Ligero Criollo Matador Cigar (http://www.famous-smoke.com/kristoff+ligero+criollo+matador+cigars/item+29854) with some Ardbeg 10 Years Old (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=002540&PNAME=ARDBEG+10+YEARS+OLD+750ML&BACK=A0004A1). This was the first time I tried a Kristtoff cigar. It was very nice and paired well with the Ardbeg.

[Maduro 5]

Have a dozen Ramon Alones 2010 Special German Edition lounging in my humidor. But it is -15C outside a foot of snow in a driveway and I am not allowed to smoke in the house:crying:

[Mr.Goodfella]

^The RA RE Germany 2010 was probably the best 2010 regional release IMHO, almost in the top 3 cigars I smoked last year. I am pretty jealous right now "I just have a dozen laying around", wish I had that problem too:tongue_sm

[Laz]

Have a dozen Ramon Alones 2010 Special German Edition lounging in my humidor. But it is -15C outside a foot of snow in a driveway and I am not allowed to smoke in the house:crying:

Ship a few to California and I'll gladly help you out!

[WECIII]

(Yesterday)

Fuente Opus X

[Laz]

(Yesterday)

Fuente Opus X

What a great smoke!

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Gentleman:
Tonight I'm going to enjoy a Cuban 'Por Larranaga Montecarlos' (a fairly mild Slim Panetela - 6 1/4 x 33 Ring Gauge - Factory Box Code OPM Aug 09), paired with a glass of Savory & James (Spain), Cream Sherry. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif

"Gentlemen, you may smoke." King Edward VII of England

[Maduro 5]

Ship a few to California and I'll gladly help you out!

I would not want to go against the Uncle Sam. I promise to destroy the Communist product in Canada in support of embargo.:lol:

[Laz]

I would not want to go against the Uncle Sam. I promise to destroy the Communist product in Canada in support of embargo.:lol:

I appreciate your exceptional example of adhering to the laws of the land:001_cool:

[Mr.Goodfella]

Enjoying one of my favorite NC's, a LFD factory press II during the 1st half of the game. Who knows what the 2nd half brings...

[Don Barbiere]

http://cigarfan.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/padron-2000-sidebyside.jpg?w=460&h=637

[RichGem]

I was recently in St. Maarten and picked up a bundle of local-made coronas (Don G Cigar Place in Marigot (French capital) on Rue de Republique). At $4/stick (these are the house brand & not Cubans), I figured I didn't have much to loose, but also didn't expect much. I did at least buy a test single before buying the bundle.

In any case, a nice mild smoke, good draw with a tolerable room note and a nice kick of flavor/spicy toward the last half or so of the cigar.

I should note that the proprietor doesn't speak a lot of English (He's French) and the staff seems to speak even less. However, he was helpful and I had a good experience at his very tiny shop where, you can also see some of the cigar making tools in use. Other brands are also available, but the selection appeared to be rather limited.

I might also note that these cigars are bandless and wrapped in cellophane, but also appear to be handmade.

[Aaron01]

I would not want to go against the Uncle Sam. I promise to destroy the Communist product in Canada in support of embargo.:lol:

You're a true patriot good sir!

[Walt Whitman]

Excalibur Dark Knight 6.5" X 52, sipping Disaronno.

Nice smoke on a chilly night.

[Blue_2]

I hate working these late night shifts, I'm all of out of whack. I even bought something out of the humidor this afternoon. A Montecristo White 'Robusto Grande'. Having it now, not bad!

[falkon]

I have been enjoying a box of Rocky Patel American Market Selection double corona's. It's a Famous Smoke Shop exclusive. Pretty good.

[RichGem]

Another "Don G." (St. Marten house brand) corona tonight.

[VFR79]

Got home from work yesterday and enjoyed a fantastic cup of cafe con leche and an Oliva El Cobre toro. Life is good...(especially with this wonderful weather we're experiencing in North Carolina!)

Andrew

[kelebekcc]

Gran Habano #3 Habano Gran Robusto - 6 X 54

[Maduro 5]

Today is unusually warm in Toronto, +10C. I am taking advantage and sitting in the sun puffing on the El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme. A beautifully balanced cigar.

[Price]

+1 to unusually warm. It's 55 & sunny north of Chicago, so I'm headed outside to kick off my Presidents' Day weekend with a nice CAO America "Monument".

[michaelemiller]

Had a squadron grill out today so a good excuse to light a stogi. Tabac Especial Robusto by Drew Estates.

[Mr.Goodfella]

Bolivar Royal Corona for me while enjoying the start of a great weekend.

[Jim]

El Rey Del Mundo Churchill:thumbup1:

[Azza]

Hi guys. I like this thread so will add todays smoke and subscribe. You guys smoke some fine stuff.

Cohiba Siglo II today for me.

- Aaron

[VFR79]

Enjoying one of my go to cigars today, the Flor de Oliva toro. The Oliva family has yet to disappoint.
Andrew

[RichGem]

A somewhat dry "3x3" corona.http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/avatars/silound.gif?dateline=1179869907

[73mountaineer]

Rocky Patel Vintage 99 Connecticut. Very nice so far.

[RichGem]

CT Cigar Co. natural robusto w/ Jameson's on the rocks.

[73mountaineer]

CAO Gold Robusto today at lunch, burned well, but the draw was tight. Hope it was just a fluke as I have 9 more of them on hand :bored:

[drewmac]

CAO Gold Robusto today at lunch, burned well, but the draw was tight. Hope it was just a fluke as I have 9 more of them on hand :bored:

Probably just a fluke. I've had many of those and tight and loose draw examples are few and far between.

[Tons]

I'm closing out the first week on the new job with a La Aroma De Cuba Immensa & a 12 year old scotch. I think I deserve them both!

Cheers,

Tons

[RichGem]

A "Don G" (from St. Marten) house brand natural corona.

[captp]

Camacho Triple Maduro 60/6. Now there's a powerhouse of a smoke.

[Price]

Camacho Triple Maduro 60/6. Now there's a powerhouse of a smoke.

POW! No kidding there.

Since I'm here already, my COTD last night was my standard "go to": Pocky Patel Vintage 1990 robusto.

[73mountaineer]

POW! No kidding there.

Since I'm here already, my COTD last night was my standard "go to": Pocky Patel Vintage 1990 robusto.

Mmmm, love those; one of my all-time favorites, both the 1990 & 1992 :tongue_sm

[hatch_hermit]

My most recent cigar was Macanudo Hampton Court Gold Label.

[Price]

Mmmm, love those; one of my all-time favorites, both the 1990 & 1992 :tongue_sm

Yup. Always have a supply on hand. I keep the next box in the coolerdor for when the humi runs out. IMHO it's the best $6 cigar out there.

[captp]

POW! No kidding there.

Since I'm here already, my COTD last night was my standard "go to": Pocky Patel Vintage 1990 robusto.

I need to pick 3 Rockys I want boxes of. My local tobacco shop is having a Rocky promo in April and the rep said anyone who buys 3 boxes gets a Rocky humidor...like I need another humidor, but who am I to argue with a deal like that?

[captp]

Today was a CAO 10th Anniversario Maduro and an H.Upmann Reserve Maduro. That CAO (released in '97) is so good I bought my second box of them in three days and may scarf up the last 5 boxes (10 per box) if I can find any room in my humidor. Kinda greedy, but I did give 5 to friends.

[docfitch]

We visited the Cuban Cigar Factory in San Diego this weekend. Nice hand-rolled cigars. I love the Monterico (52 X 5.50). I also picked up a couple Vintage (aged a few years) Torpedoes (56 X 7.0). You can tell I love the fatties.

[captp]

This Friday, Feb. 4 is the only day I already have one of my smokes already planned. It's the 1 year anniversary of the passing of a great man, Colonel Al Baker, United States Army Retired. We'll all be gathering at the shop he started over 13 year ago and smoking one of his all time favorite cigars, the R&J 125th Anniversary double band, one of the all time great cigars, not available in about 10 years; it should just be hitting its prime. Maybe I'll take 2 of my last 4 or 5 of them. Now all I have to do is figure out where in my humidor it is.

[captp]

Glad I went looking for it. Found my box of Punch Double Maduro Double Coronas. Bought it a couple of years ago when it had been hiding at the bottom of one of the big humidors at my local shop. The owner said they had to be at least 3 years old then. They were covered in a perfect layer of bloom. One of my all time favorites. It's one of tomorrow's smokes.

[Price]

I need to pick 3 Rockys I want boxes of. My local tobacco shop is having a Rocky promo in April and the rep said anyone who buys 3 boxes gets a Rocky humidor...like I need another humidor, but who am I to argue with a deal like that?

If you're asking for recommendations:

Vintage 1990
Olde World Reserve (corojo)
Decade

The Decades are a bit pricier (but soooo worth it). The Edge missile would be a good substitute, or the Olde World Reserve maduro.

And you, my friend, are a lucky man. That cigar shop sounds like a great place to do business with. The RP humidor is actually pretty nice. It's got a modern, brushed nickel look to it.

[Roobaix]

I'm trying to decide for later between a Montecristo No. 3, a Montecristo Rothchild 99' vintage platinum series, or a Drew Estates Java Latte...

[Walt Whitman]

• Graycliff 1666 Pirate Torpedo

[73mountaineer]

5 Vegas Gold Maduro Campana Pyramid today...interesting shape, and not a bad smoke either

[captp]

If you're asking for recommendations:

Vintage 1990
Olde World Reserve (corojo)
Decade

And you, my friend, are a lucky man. That cigar shop sounds like a great place to do business with. The RP humidor is actually pretty nice. It's got a modern, brushed nickel look to it.

:tongue_sm You have no idea. It might be the best little mom and pop (well mom, pop died a year ago). They keep finding boxes of stuff in the back room that has been lost forever. At a recent R&J promo they found a box of 007s (as in Bond, James Bond) from 2002 that are the same blend as the absolutely fantastic 125th Anniversary double band; just short of 100 sticks. The reps' eyes went wild when he saw them and tried to buy them all; he hadn't seen any of them in at least 5 years, and bought 30+ for himself and said he'd buy any the weren't sold at the promo (as if:laugh:). He paid full price for them.

At the CAO promo in October, they dug up 4 boxes of Extreme Maduro lanceros; they were "Gone in 60 seconds" (2 minutes actually). The rep got a box for himself and I got one for me...mmmm good. At least 7-8 years old. I just found 7 boxes (10 count) of the 10th aniversary maduro in the back, from 4-5 years or so ago, I think; I forget the shape name but they're a perfecto; bought 1 box Friday and another yesterday; I'm threatening all the regulars with scarfing them up.

The Rocky Vintage 1990, OWR (in maduro) and Decade are three I am seriously considering.

[merchantbanker]

Yesterday at Cigars by Chivas in Pasadena, I had a wonderful tasting Diamond Crown Maximus - Churchill. It's like smoking a pillow.

[Laz]

Yesterday at Cigars by Chivas in Pasadena, I had a wonderful tasting Diamond Crown Maximus - Churchill. It's like smoking a pillow.

That is a great little shop.

[Price]

:tongue_sm You have no idea. It might be the best little mom and pop (well mom, pop died a year ago). They keep finding boxes of stuff in the back room that has been lost forever. At a recent R&J promo they found a box of 007s (as in Bond, James Bond) from 2002 that are the same blend as the absolutely fantastic 125th Anniversary double band; just short of 100 sticks. The reps' eyes went wild when he saw them and tried to buy them all; he hadn't seen any of them in at least 5 years, and bought 30+ for himself and said he'd buy any the weren't sold at the promo (as if:laugh:). He paid full price for them.

At the CAO promo in October, they dug up 4 boxes of Extreme Maduro lanceros; they were "Gone in 60 seconds" (2 minutes actually). The rep got a box for himself and I got one for me...mmmm good. At least 7-8 years old. I just found 7 boxes (10 count) of the 10th aniversary maduro in the back, from over 10 years or so ago, I think; I forget the shape name but they're a perfecto; bought 1 box Friday and another yesterday; I'm threatening all the regulars with scarfing them up.

The Rocky Vintage 1990, OWR (in maduro) and Decade are three I am seriously considering.

Wow. Awesome. That CAO 10th Anniversary was quite a cigar. I bought a couple boxes when they came out, long since up in smoke. I do still have 3 or 4 of the 70th "Anniversary", another limited run they put out for Cano's 70th birthday, I think around 2002. It's quite a bit milder (especially after all this time), but it's suuuuuper smoth.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Tonight I'm going to enjoy a Cuban 'La Flor de Cano Selectos' (a hand-made - short filler, mild Long Corona - 5.9in x 41 Ring Gauge - Factory Box Code DIC Dec 08), paired with a snifter of Hine Cognac. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "A cigar is as good as [the] memories that you have when you smoked it". Raul Julia

[kelebekcc]

Gran Habano #1 Connecticut Gran Robusto 6X54
:thumbup:

[jbeg]

today is a CAO Brazilia ipanema......long week calls for a churchill!

[captp]

Today was a special day at the cigar shop. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the passing of the owner, one of the great men of the world, Col. Al Baker, U.S. Army. We all gathered to have a few drinks, toast the Colonel and smoke one of his favorite cigars, the 125th Anniversary R&J double band from 2001. Oh, my it was so good. I was luck enough to have 3 of them left (I think there are actually 2 more that I put in another spot in the humi. I'll come across them some day.

Before that was a Gurkha Dragon Fire. The guys at the shop bought about 20 of them and the beautiful solid black box they came in for me when I retired in June '09 They age sooooo well. Then a Perdomo Habano maduro Gran Pyramid (think that's what it is called), fast becoming one of my favorites in any size.

[captp]

If you're asking for recommendations:

Vintage 1990
Olde World Reserve (corojo)
Decade

And you, my friend, are a lucky man. That cigar shop sounds like a great place to do business with. The RP humidor is actually pretty nice. It's got a modern, brushed nickel look to it.

Three Rocky humidors for the event arrived today. I don't think they're the one you describe (but that one sounds real purdy). Three different finishes; 1 for each of the cigars you mentioned, I think.

[RichGem]

Another "Don G." / St. Maarten corona natural today. Man, I hope I can make them last until I'm able to restock. After some research today, I found out that the main tobacco is from the DR and the wrapper is CT shade.

[Maduro 5]

Ramon Allones Gigantes. Good, solid cigar

[RichGem]

Nat Sherman (Host Selection) Hamilton w/ a wee dram of Guavaberry Liquor on the rocks.

[73mountaineer]

Acid "Toast"...not sure if I'll go there again. It wasn't bad, but man was it odd! :blink:

[wolfmanxiii]

Acid "Toast"...not sure if I'll go there again. It wasn't bad, but man was it odd! :blink:

Haha, I love the ACID line. It is definitely different at first...I would recommend trying the ACID 1, to me it's less "flowery" than their other offerings. I am a big fan of the purple label, specifically the Extraordinary Larry and the C-Notes.

[Price]

Haha, I love the ACID line. It is definitely different at first...I would recommend trying the ACID 1, to me it's less "flowery" than their other offerings. I am a big fan of the purple label, specifically the Extraordinary Larry and the C-Notes.


"Different" is certainly an accurate description of ACID. Kind of a love it or hate it cigar. I'm in the latter category, but I have a bunch of buddies who swear by them.

[lz6]

13 year old Montecristo Number 2. :001_smile

[sergio]

The perfect cigar after a Brazilian churrasqueria :)
a little young but super tasty. FEB-09

[Price]

The perfect cigar after a Brazilian churrasqueria :)
a little young but super tasty. FEB-09

My absolute favorite. I have a box from '08 just waiting for the right time. (Probably not too long after the last '04 goes up in smoke.:tongue_sm)

[captp]

Chose 3 from the humi at home and didn't smoke any of them. Got a CAO 10th Anniversary Maduro from the locker at the shop. Might have to follow through on my threat to buy the last 5 boxes in the shop.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

The perfect cigar after a Brazilian churrasqueria :)
a little young but super tasty. FEB-09
Sergio:
Mmm-hmm...now you're tempting me with your Habanos. :lol1: Awesome!!!

Watch out...I might try (while purring like a Cheshire Cat), to reach through cyber-space (and your PC), and try to 'cabbage' one of your Monte # 2's :drool: while you're not looking. http://www.utahands.com/artists/miles/images/paintings_files/cheshire_cat.jpg

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

[sergio]

This is imo one of the best mid-day cigars on the planet.
A month in the humi has really brought up the spice and the creamines, perfect medium body cigar :).

[Walt Whitman]

Gurkha Legend Anniversario Perfecto

YUM!!!

A Great cigar...

A delicious woody taste up to the heart of the cigar. At the heart, it became a bolder but sweeter wood and leather, with an earthy pepper and a slight caramel underneath. Sumptuous.

[renoles]

Maduro panatela from New Orleans Cigar Factory...after lunch treat

[Price]

Maduro panatela from New Orleans Cigar Factory...after lunch treat

Where is that? I grew up in New Orleans, and I've been a cigar smoker my entire adult life. How did I miss that?:ohmy:

(Oh, since this is the COTD thread, I suppose I should mention today's lunchtime RP Vintage 1990.)

[Mr.Goodfella]

Vegas Robaina Petite Robaina RE Canada for me today, I only wish this cigar was longer because it was awesome!

[Maduro 5]

H.Upman Magnum 50

[TFrankMac2140]

Got a San Lotano Maduro Robusto waiting for me courtesy of Clay Roberts (http://twitter.com/#!/AJFcigars)of AJ Fernandez Cigars.

[Argonaut]

Padilla Miami Churchill, aged in the humidor for about 2 years now. Mother-in-law moved in with us today, she is dying of cancer, I decided to make a strong drink and escape from reality for a while. Forgive me if I make an ass of myself in later posts.:blushing:

[jwhite]

You have my sympathies.

[Clovis Man]

I think I'll go have a "Sympathy" rum & coke...

[Act Appalled]

Cu-Avana Intenso. I had some slight draw issues at first but overall a solid and enjoyable cigar.

[Argonaut]

Cu-Avana Intenso. I had some slight draw issues at first but overall a solid and enjoyable cigar.

Love the Cu-Avana, best cigars for the buck. I have the Intenso, the Maduro, and the Conneticut shade wrapped. :thumbup1:

[StuporStar]

CAO cameroon belicoso, nice little smoke, medium body initially seemingly milder as the stick went on. Finally a creamy mild finish, lovely.

Insanely expensive per cigar at my local shop in Canada. $15.99CAD sickening.

[Price]

CAO cameroon belicoso, nice little smoke, medium body initially seemingly milder as the stick went on. Finally a creamy mild finish, lovely.

Insanely expensive per cigar at my local shop in Canada. $15.99CAD sickening.

Agreed. A very nice smoke, but that price is criminal. Try here:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-ARA&cat=3

[captp]

Chose 3 from the humi at home and didn't smoke any of them. Got a CAO 10th Anniversary Maduro from the locker at the shop. Might have to follow through on my threat to buy the last 5 boxes in the shop.

One more box of CAO 10th down (that makes 3 bought so far), 4 to go, but someone at the shop wants to buy one. I think I'll be Mr. NiceGuy and let him have it. Then, all bets are off.

[kelebekcc]

GR Specials Red Label Gran Robusto 6 x 54

[cybrok]

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure #2, I bought it myself at the Partagas shop when I went to Cuba fall of 2009. It was in the humidor since. I was keeping ot for a special occasion :)

Crappy Ipod pic:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199045_10150122894834065_634229064_6399675_2792864 _n.jpg

[TFrankMac2140]

Finished off the last of my San Lotano's this morning. Smoking a Padrón 6000 at the moment.:001_cool:

[Rugbyman]

La Aroma de Cuba in a robusto vitola today while watching the NCAA selection show. This has become one of my go to cigars as of late. Ashton and Don 'Pepin' Garcia did a good job with the new blend of this cigar. I like it as well as the bit more expensive EE blend now.

[RichGem]

CT Cigar Co robusto natural

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro

[Act Appalled]

La Aroma de Cuba in a robusto vitola today while watching the NCAA selection show. This has become one of my go to cigars as of late. Ashton and Don 'Pepin' Garcia did a good job with the new blend of this cigar. I like it as well as the bit more expensive EE blend now.

Great stick. This has been my favorite so far in my very limited experience with cigars.

[73mountaineer]

Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso and Bulleit bourbon on the rocks...yesterday, not this morning :biggrin1:

[TFrankMac2140]

CAO La Traviata Maudro Divino with a little Makers 46:thumbup1::thumbup1:

[TFrankMac2140]

Padrón 5000 Maduro

[sergio]

Bolivar corona gigante (churchill) aug-08
really really good, probably the best medium body smoke imo. :)

[Rugbyman]

Had two today (Tuesday - so, I guess technically yesterday at the time of this post). First was a 5 Vegas Miami. Not a bad smoke, but not not one would reach for normally. Came in a Don Pepin sampler pack and is my least favorite of the sampler. Also, had a Man 'O War Ruination. Another good smoke, but not great. While I like most of the AJ Fernadez blends (Ave Maria, Man 'O War, Diesel, La Hernecia Cubana, etc.)... I seem to be a bit baffled by the glowing reviews they receive on many of the cigar forums that make them sound like the best thing ever. I've found plenty of cigars in the same price range I enjoy a bit more.

[RichGem]

Last night was a Cohiba tubo of some sort (given by a friend of mine).

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Earlier today, I enjoyed (thanx Sergio for your most kind gift), a Cuban H. Upmann # 2 (52 ring gauge x 6.1in – Torpedo – Factory Box Code: May 2010) paired with a glass of Moscato wine. :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

[Act Appalled]

601 Green Habano Oscuro last night. Don Pepin puts out some great stuff.

[Rugbyman]

601 Green Habano Oscuro last night. Don Pepin puts out some great stuff.

Great cigar. You stated your relatively new to cigars? The 601 Green is a "nicotine Bomb" that can overwhelm even some experienced smokers. Hope you had something to eat before hand. I haven't had one of these since Rocky Patel took over the distribution recently and they changed the labels. I'm curious if the blend changed any?

[Walt Whitman]

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 • A tasty torpedo of earth, leather and slightly sweet red clay - Very satisfying - Relaxing, watching the sunset from the back deck.

[Rugbyman]

Tonight during Saint Patty's celebrations... had a San Cristobal by Ashton and a Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage. Both outstanding cigars!

[Laz]

For St Patty's day, I had a Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto (http://www.famous-smoke.com/rocky+patel+1961+robusto+cigars/item+33841) with some Redbreast 12 Years Old (http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=002505&PNAME=REDBREAST+12+YEARS+OLD+80+PROOF+750ML&BACK=A0004A1). It was a very nice combo.

[Price]

I don't have any cigars I would remotely associate with Ireland, so I celebrated St. Pat's with the Emerald from my La Aurora Preferido sampler with some Jameson 12-yr old. :thumbup1:

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Tonight, I will enjoy (thanx Sergio for your most kind gift), a Cuban Bolívar Corona Gigante (47 ring gauge x 7.0 – Churchill – Factory Box Code: May 2008) paired with a glass of Justinos Fine Rich (doce) Madeira. :thumbup:

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "A cigar is as good as [the] memories that you have when you smoked it". Raul Julia

[blackfoot]

I just finished an Al Capone.

Not my photo.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_in5YmtUJm7g/SoBLJs3kf9I/AAAAAAAAAbo/7rlNAcmd1Gg/s400/capone1.jpg

[Act Appalled]

Great cigar. You stated your relatively new to cigars? The 601 Green is a "nicotine Bomb" that can overwhelm even some experienced smokers. Hope you had something to eat before hand. I haven't had one of these since Rocky Patel took over the distribution recently and they changed the labels. I'm curious if the blend changed any?

I've only been smoking cigars for about a month, but I've been smoking cigarettes for the past six years. I did notice a bit more of a nicotine buzz than usual, but nothing overpowering. This is the first 601 that I have smoked so I can't comment on any differences.

Last night SWMBO and I had CAO Flavours. Cherrybomb for her and Eileen's Dream for me in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

[The Knize]

First, I hate how much I am into cigars lately. How the heck did I slip back into a tobacco addiction!

But today, PG Symphony 20 Robusto. A ridiculously good, full-bodied smoke. Well-aged. Not all that expensive but far from cheap. Complex, strong, but not overpowering. Tastes like "class" to me. Some mild problems with an uneven burn, I have to admit. Except for minor burn issues, I am not sure how much more there is to ask for in a cigar!

[Walt Whitman]

• Simply a Punch Magnum (rhymes with yum!), a Hennepin and jazz. 1 1/2 hours of pre-Spring bliss.

[Koken]

Romeo y Julieta, Dominican Republic...a most underrated quality smoke

[Laz]

I just finished an Al Capone.

Not my photo.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_in5YmtUJm7g/SoBLJs3kf9I/AAAAAAAAAbo/7rlNAcmd1Gg/s400/capone1.jpg

Who males that and was it good?

[blackfoot]

Who males that and was it good?

I have no idea who makes it. I am brand new to the cigar addiction. I have smoked a few but am just starting to try to go about this in an organized manner to see what I like. This was seemed alright but I was not overly impressed. Looking them up online shows they seem to focus more on cigarillos (whatever that means).

[73mountaineer]

A Cuban Montecristo No. 4 (5" x 42 ring) and Sailor Jerry's rum w/Jones soda while sitting by the fire pit in my little 7/10 acre piece of the world...absolute bliss :001_cool:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=25304

[kelebekcc]

Gran Habano #5 Corojo Gran Robusto 6 x 54

[Rugbyman]

Last night's cigar was an Oliva O in a robusto size. It had been a while since I pulled one of these out of the humidor. Thoroughly enjoyed it and need to remember not to let this one sink so far down in my rotation just because it is a "value stick".

[Argonaut]

Actively enjoying a Fuente Hemingway with a Corona(the beer)

[davidlz]

I just lit up a Partagas Serie D.... great Cuban. Matched very well with my 21y/o Aberfeldy single malt. Cheers!

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

This Sunday, 20 Mar 11, I enjoyed (thanx Sergio for your most kind gift), a Cuban Montecristo # 2 (52 ring gauge x 6.1in – Torpedo – Factory Box Code: May 2010), with several mugs Yauco Selecto Gourmet Coffee from Puerto Rico (while reading the New York Times). http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/mrcrackee/Boxden%20Smileys%20and%20gifs/coffeeandpapergif.gif

Christopher http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii262/leederbottoms/smoke.gif "A cigar is as good as [the] memories that you have when you smoked it". Raul Julia

[renoles]

Padron 3000 Maduro w/cup of coffee #2...shower, shave, and a cigar and coffee...are there better starts to a day?

[Laz]

Actively enjoying a Fuente Hemingway with a Corona(the beer)

The Hemingway is a great stick.

[The Knize]

PG Gourmet Torpedo

[renoles]

Casa Fernandez Nicaragua...really good medium-full/full bodied smoke

[Argonaut]

Partagas 1845 with a pint of Jack Daniels

[du52]

Siglo

[73mountaineer]

Another Cuban Monte #4, this time with a glass of Big House Red and some great company, my nine yr old Princess. :001_cool:

[renoles]

Chateau Fuente Queen B with 2nd cup of coffee for the day

[Azza]

Siglo 1 with a nip of JW Black.
The evening air was warm and was a bit upset the smoke didn't last longer.
Will need to have a few more soon as the cold weather is getting closer.

- Aaron

[The Knize]

Punch "Grand Cru Diadema"

Origin: Honduras, Length: 7.25, Ring: 50, Shape: Parejo

I thought Diademas were supposed to be even bigger.

[gaj90027]

CAO Brazilia - very pleasant tasting smoke.

[kelebekcc]

Romeo Y Julieta No 2
Remy Martin VSOP
http://i55.tinypic.com/t6tqpy.jpg

my GOD, Cuba is Heaven :thumbup:

[Rugbyman]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail

About 6 months age in the humidor. Another cigar that I used to smoke a lot that hasn't seen much time in my current rotation. Mighty tasty with a little age on it. Mellowed out some of the harshness that they seemed to have right off the truck.

[renoles]

New Orleans Cigar Factory Vintage Panatela - not usually a fan of mild cigars, but this one was excellent, smooth, creamy, a hint of sweetness.

[Jim]

Henry Clay Toro whilst stoking my BBQ.

Nice cup of Irish Tea to keep it company.

[Argonaut]

Bolivar Toro, oh how I've missed them. Purchased a box of these 2 years ago, smoked them, moved on looking for greener pastures. I picked one up yesterday and I am enjoying it now. Feels like the "Green, green grass of home".

[Rugbyman]

Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage

Always a really good smoke. Great from start to finish. No flavor changes to keep it interesting, but if the flavor is this good. No need for it to be too complex.

[Price]

Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage

Always a really good smoke. Great from start to finish. No flavor changes to keep it interesting, but if the flavor is this good. No need for it to be too complex.

:thumbup: That's my "Go To" smoke. I always have a supply in the humi.

[Don Barbiere]

Romeo Y Julieta No 2
Remy Martin VSOP
http://i55.tinypic.com/t6tqpy.jpg

my GOD, Cuba is Heaven :thumbup:

Very nice, love me some Romeos! One of the smoothest cigars.

[kelebekcc]

Very nice, love me some Romeos! One of the smoothest cigars.

Thanks. There are some bad reviews on internet but i liked, enjoyed.

[Not A Nice Person]

Diamond Crown Maximus Double Belicoso
San Cristobal Fabuloso

Paired 'em with Glendronach 15 Revival. Heaven! :thumbup1:

NANP™

[73mountaineer]

San Cristobal Clasico (robusto) with a glass of Cabernet. Very nice cigar, my first from San Cristobal. A little bit of an uneven burn that required 2 corrections, but very good flavor that would certainly bring me back for another.
On a side note, I love cigar band art and this was easily one of the most gorgeous bands I have seen! :001_cool:

[Act Appalled]

Arturo Fuente Chateau before work today. (Technically yesterday at this point)

[GardenWeasel]

Juan Lopez # 2. Nice!!

[Rugbyman]

San Cristobal Clasico (robusto) with a glass of Cabernet. Very nice cigar, my first from San Cristobal.

I absolutely love that cigar. The collaboration between Ashton and Don 'Pepin' Garcia is producing some wonderful smokes. Which brings me to my smoke of the day (another Ashton/Pepin collaboration): La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especiale in a lancero size. This cigar shines in the lancero size. I really wish you could buy these normally. They only come in a special lancero commemorative set with 5 LAdC EEs and 5 San Cristobals which makes them cost a bit more than I believe they would if they were normally produced in this size.

[igloo]

Padron lonsdale curly top .

[73mountaineer]

Padilla Miami Corona with my morning coffee on the way to work. I normally don't smoke in my car, but I really wanted a cigar yesterday & never got it so I made an exception. :001_cool:

[renoles]

Tried to enjoy a Camacho Havana Nacionales...wind about swept me away.

[renoles]

Domestic H. Upmann Corona

[Rugbyman]

Had a couple recent repeats today. Diesel Unholy Cocktail and a La Aroma de Cuba.

[kelebekcc]

Romeo No 2

[GardenWeasel]

RyJ exhibicion # 4. Wonderful!

[Rugbyman]

Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic robusto. Love the flavor of these. Made the mistake of smoking it on an empty stomach, however. Bit of a nicotine bomb these are... had a nicotine buzz and accompanying sweat towards the nub.