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stonecutter2
09-30-2015, 02:29 PM
What's on the agenda for this fall, folks?
I still haven't quite been able to jump in on some Tat monsters (little or pudgy) but I might just have to try and get some for this Halloween.
Laynard
09-30-2015, 04:32 PM
I'm thinking about burning through some coffined smokes I have to make room for other boxes...Stradivarius, Angel's Share Toro, Cohiba Diamante, and a Culebra from Bobalu. Then maybe the tubos. Aside from those, I'm going to start working on my oldest cigars now, and let the new ones get some rest.
Old Smokey
09-30-2015, 08:33 PM
I'm thinking about burning through some coffined smokes I have to make room for other boxes...Stradivarius, Angel's Share Toro, Cohiba Diamante, and a Culebra from Bobalu. Then maybe the tubos. Aside from those, I'm going to start working on my oldest cigars now, and let the new ones get some rest.
Now that is a man with a plan! And it sounds like a damn fine one to boot.
herman
09-30-2015, 10:41 PM
My local B&M just got a bunch of Anejos and Unicos in. Think that should last me till the new year.
Usafvet509
09-30-2015, 10:46 PM
My fall plan? Enjoy whatever, paired with whatever, until it's too cold out. Then come back inside and put a good $15 filter in the central unit, one that filters smoke, and continue smoking whatever lol
I'm thinking about burning through some coffined smokes I have to make room for other boxes...Stradivarius, Angel's Share Toro, Cohiba Diamante, and a Culebra from Bobalu. Then maybe the tubos. Aside from those, I'm going to start working on my oldest cigars now, and let the new ones get some rest.
Hopefully your Bobalu experience is better than mine. I tried like 3 of their lines and wasn't too impressed by the end of the 5ers. Also worth noting their "oscuro" leaves your fingers purple with dye. Never again.
Fall down here is when its finally cool enough to enjoy longer smokes without suffering in the heat. I like to think of it as "Churchill Season" :greengrin:
Rocket Scientologist
10-01-2015, 01:03 PM
I have some Cohiba red dots that have 1.5 years on them that I feel I need to smoke, otherwise I'll keep smoking others that I like more, or ones I haven't tried, and the Cohibas will just keep getting older. Unless that's not a problem, what do you think?
Hardheaded
10-01-2015, 01:27 PM
I have some Cohiba red dots that have 1.5 years on them that I feel I need to smoke, otherwise I'll keep smoking others that I like more, or ones I haven't tried, and the Cohibas will just keep getting older. Unless that's not a problem, what do you think?
I'd say it's worth sacrificing one to the flame to see how they are doing. When was the last time you smoked one?
Rocket Scientologist
10-01-2015, 01:54 PM
I'd say it's worth sacrificing one to the flame to see how they are doing. When was the last time you smoked one?
Looking back, it was almost a year ago. :p Yeah, I should probably try one. I know there are some guys on here that look down their noses at NC Cohiba, but I remember it being pretty good.
Laynard
10-01-2015, 05:23 PM
Hopefully your Bobalu experience is better than mine. I tried like 3 of their lines and wasn't too impressed by the end of the 5ers. Also worth noting their "oscuro" leaves your fingers purple with dye. Never again.
Fall down here is when its finally cool enough to enjoy longer smokes without suffering in the heat. I like to think of it as "Churchill Season" :greengrin:
I actually really enjoyed the tres capas. The others I've had were "meh" so far. My brother-in-law got me a sampler a bit ago as they are from his home town. The culebra is weird though, as they actually wrap them together at the cap and recommend smoking all three at once. Keep Austin Weird indeed.
Looking back, it was almost a year ago. :p Yeah, I should probably try one. I know there are some guys on here that look down their noses at NC Cohiba, but I remember it being pretty good.
Smoke that bad boy doing some yard work. I smoke a lot of stuff I normally wouldn't while I'm busy so the sticks usually end up being pretty good because they don't have enough of my attention to be terrible lol. While I have smoked a red dot I look down on them for two reasons. 1) I honestly think the profile is mediocre with a price thats more than double what the cigar should sell for and 2) regardless of the legal complications behind the name we all know theres only 1 true Cohiba and that classic Cohiba taste comes from Cuban leaf.
#2 is what it is but the price of Red Dots really gets to me because I see people get ripped off buying them for the "Cohiba" experience and thats not what they're getting. They're getting sold a name and normally just don't know better. But hell if you love them thats all that matters f*ck my opinion lol.
Scott W.
10-01-2015, 09:24 PM
I've got some Boli PCs and BBfs from 07 that I have to start tackling. Time to re up my Boli stash as I've not purchased cigars in over a year. Cooler weather hopefully equals more time sitting by the campfire enjoying cigars. BoliS are my go to stick, just love them.
Old Smokey
10-01-2015, 09:43 PM
I have been buying and stocking up on short smokes. I love this fall weather and have been neglecting my lancers during the heat and humidity of the summer. Lately has been perfect weather for being outside and enjoying a cigar in comfort. I haven't had a lancero for at least 4 months and it's time to change that while the short winter smokes get happy.
Rocket Scientologist
10-02-2015, 09:33 AM
While I have smoked a red dot I look down on them for two reasons. 1) I honestly think the profile is mediocre with a price thats more than double what the cigar should sell for and 2) regardless of the legal complications behind the name we all know theres only 1 true Cohiba and that classic Cohiba taste comes from Cuban leaf.
#2 is what it is but the price of Red Dots really gets to me because I see people get ripped off buying them for the "Cohiba" experience and thats not what they're getting. They're getting sold a name and normally just don't know better. But hell if you love them thats all that matters f*ck my opinion lol.
I hear what you're saying, NC Cohibas are pretty expensive for the profile, which is why I only bought a 5er as part of a sampler when I discovered CI. I've never had a CC Cohiba so I have nothing to compare against. While I remember the NC being pretty good, my palate has evolved over my short smoking life (~3 years) so who knows what I'll think of it now.
Getting back to the topic, besides older sticks I like to smoke my bigger cigars in the fall. The nice weather allows me to enjoy the longer time outside. And campfires...love sitting around a fire taking my time to enjoy a good cigar.
TreySC
10-02-2015, 09:35 AM
I have been buying and stocking up on short smokes. I love this fall weather and have been neglecting my lancers during the heat and humidity of the summer. Lately has been perfect weather for being outside and enjoying a cigar in comfort. I haven't had a lancero for at least 4 months and it's time to change that while the short winter smokes get happy.
I was thinking the same thing as I went through this thread, perfect time for some lanceros before it gets to cold to sit outside for 2 hours
Hardheaded
10-02-2015, 10:10 AM
If the weather cooperates on sunday maybe I will finally get around to some of those Massive RG smokes I picked up. Might be a good day to sit on the front porch and watch the Bills.
droy1958
10-02-2015, 05:44 PM
Looking back, it was almost a year ago. :p Yeah, I should probably try one. I know there are some guys on here that look down their noses at NC Cohiba, but I remember it being pretty good.
I never looked down my nose at them, but you should get 2-3 at the price point they're asking. They're higher than the Hubble Telescope....
I hear what you're saying, NC Cohibas are pretty expensive for the profile, which is why I only bought a 5er as part of a sampler when I discovered CI. I've never had a CC Cohiba so I have nothing to compare against. While I remember the NC being pretty good, my palate has evolved over my short smoking life (~3 years) so who knows what I'll think of it now.
Getting back to the topic, besides older sticks I like to smoke my bigger cigars in the fall. The nice weather allows me to enjoy the longer time outside. And campfires...love sitting around a fire taking my time to enjoy a good cigar.
The crazy thing is I can buy CC Cohiba robos for essentially the same price or cheaper than the NCs.
Taking advantage of some early fall weather to enjoy a Tat Hyde tonight. Mainly the breeze coming off the outer bands of hurricane Joaquin but its cool out so I'll take it.
T.E.Fox
10-05-2015, 04:58 AM
The crazy thing is I can buy CC Cohiba robos for essentially the same price or cheaper than the NCs.
Well then, hey there my newest buddy!
On topic though, it's heading into summer here (spring is a short lived season between cold and damp, and hot and dry here) so there will be a fair few evenings aside to sit by the river on warmer nights. I have some 08 Mag 50s that one of will probably become a new years smoke, along with a few other larger sticks I wouldn't normally smoke any other time of the year.