What did you smoke today (NC) II

[Cardinal]

Last night. V Maduro from the '13 release.

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[Cardinal]

omg I love these and cannot find them ANYWHERE. I bought the sampler from CI about 1 1/2 years ago and they got better with time. I only have 2 left so have been saving them

I think NeverBend had some info on the Pueblo Dominicanas and why they're no longer available. Or at least some history, right Pete? I feel like you did a review a while back with some good info.

[NeverBend]

Found this in the coolidor.
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How did it smoke?

Kris (@ProjectSunFire),

I can appreciate your enthusiasm, as Tim (@Cardinal) mentions, I do like these Pueblo Dominicano. AJ Fernandez made, with 6 months age or more they're like a richer, fuller but smoother version of Pinolerlo (also AJ). One of the best snorking cigars I've ever had. Slight differences between 2012 and 2013 batch, but aside from the silly band artwork, these were a great purchase and an exciting cigar. I like AJ's blends, well suited to my taste, and the Pueblo is the best of his cigars that I've tried.

Pete

2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro Natural with coffee light (half n' half).

This natural is far better than the stinker EMS version, a decent milder Dominican, but it took years of age to get to this point. This one was starting to smoke really well because as I write about the Pueblo, it was taking on taste elements of the better cigar and I found my mouth watering. Mental suggestion indeed!

[NeverBend]

I think @NeverBend (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/neverbend.html) had some info on the Pueblo Dominicanas and why they're no longer available. Or at least some history, right Pete? I feel like you did a review a while back with some good info.

Hi Tim,

Thanks for jogging my memory about the review that I wrote in August, 2015
http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/non-habanos-reviews/pueblo-dominicano-4559.html?highlight=pueblo+dominicano

I forgot that I'd written it, a lot of stuff happened right after that.

[BlueDevil07]

How did it smoke?

Kris (@ProjectSunFire),

I can appreciate your enthusiasm, as Tim (@Cardinal) mentions, I do like these Pueblo Dominicano. AJ Fernandez made, with 6 months age or more they're like a richer, fuller but smoother version of Pinolerlo (also AJ). One of the best snorking cigars I've ever had. Slight differences between 2012 and 2013 batch, but aside from the silly band artwork, these were a great purchase and an exciting cigar. I like AJ's blends, well suited to my taste, and the Pueblo is the best of his cigars that I've tried.

Pete

2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro Natural with coffee light (half n' half).

This natural is far better than the stinker EMS version, a decent milder Dominican, but it took years of age to get to this point. This one was starting to smoke really well because as I write about the Pueblo, it was taking on taste elements of the better cigar and I found my mouth watering. Mental suggestion indeed!
It smoked great. The first half-inch or so was a bit mediocre, but it came to life after that. It had a smooth, aged character to it.

[NeverBend]

It smoked great. The first half-inch or so was a bit mediocre, but it came to life after that. It had a smooth, aged character to it.

Hi Farrell,

The 2013 start off as nothing special, just as you noted. Glad you liked it.

The snork (retrohale) starts aggressively but smooths quickly and has sweet caramel-milk with spice, very Cubanesque.

[NeverBend]

2004 Hoyo de Monterrey Torpedo with coffee light (cup #2), glorious morning.

These are good cigars, perfect burn and like a mild Bolivar in look, construction, taste, retro but a little tight on the pack, but still a reasonable draw. Bob (@Allusred), I suspect that these may not have been regular line sticks but they aren't marked differently. JR had a very close working relationship with Danby-Palicio / Villazon for many years and they made so many Hoyo marques, some good, some pretty bad.

JR ran a special about 8 years ago, buy a bundle of Hoyos and get a free denim jacket. Jackets were top shelf quality and I was giving them as gifts. Unfortunately the Hoyo cigars were inconsistent, some good and others mediocre.

[RenoH414]

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[Brimy]

Beautiful weather up here in NYC & things are slow at work!
Gonna start with the Elegancia and see where things go from there.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/Uncle_Brian/Mobile%20Uploads/DB11F360-7EE1-44B9-AE83-41A54B3802A0_zpsdgw2zxwc.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/Uncle_Brian/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DB11F360-7EE1-44B9-AE83-41A54B3802A0_zpsdgw2zxwc.jpg.html)

[OtismyMan]

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[BlueDevil07]

Getting over a stomach bug. Time to smoke those little bastards out.
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[rodwha]

Getting over a stomach bug. Time to smoke those little bastards out.
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Might need a bit of whiskey with that to drown any that survived the smoke!

[rodwha]

Finally the sun is out with no more rain for at least the day. No time to pick through so I just grabbed an old favorite that finds its way to my door often:

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[jpalamar]

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[Brimy]

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That's one awesome cigar!
Became a favorite after the 1st one.

My wrapper burst on me. But it was good while it lasted!

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/Uncle_Brian/Mobile%20Uploads/99D5C546-A79A-49AA-9C55-67B1D265656F_zpswzvobpwl.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/Uncle_Brian/media/Mobile%20Uploads/99D5C546-A79A-49AA-9C55-67B1D265656F_zpswzvobpwl.jpg.html)

[restomod]

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[allusred]

That's one awesome cigar!
Became a favorite after the 1st one.

My wrapper burst on me. But it was good while it lasted!

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/Uncle_Brian/Mobile%20Uploads/99D5C546-A79A-49AA-9C55-67B1D265656F_zpswzvobpwl.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/Uncle_Brian/media/Mobile%20Uploads/99D5C546-A79A-49AA-9C55-67B1D265656F_zpswzvobpwl.jpg.html)

Hi Brian,
I'm with you on the HR cigars.They've impressed me most of any I've smoked this year. Hiroschi Robiana has shown(me) that he can create/blend an outstanding cigar of great complexity working here with non Cuban leaf.Bit pricy, but the top quality justifies the co$t in this case
Have you tried the other sizes in his line?

[FireTom]

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[Nature]

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[allusred]

Grimalkin Torpedo...6.5x52. Used a V cut and had to use a poker once to improve the smoke output.Have not one of these for a while and discovered flavours that I do not recall getting from a Grimalkin before, not a great increase, but easily noticed. Total burn time was an hour and fifty six minutes, would have gladly continued for at least another hour.

[Bruck]

Smoking a Brohiba tonite - the usual blend.

I removed the band so now I'm smoking it naked :)

[OtismyMan]

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[pdq_wizzard]

It's friging raining [emoji33]

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[GrouchoM]

My current situation, out on the porch smoking a Buena Vista Edicion limitada 2008.

5547

[NeverBend]

2014 Diesel Rage Double Corona (6.5" x 60-rg) with water naturally chilled on another chilly night after a splendid day. Wife and daughters took me out for b'Day, an all you can eat sashimi/sushi restaurant (not a buffet, everything prepared on order) and I 'et to dang much!

First Diesel Rage, don't know the brand. Disappointing start, sloppy cap that started uncoiling when cut and it's lumpy. Burn's ok for thick stick, tastes like AJ Fernandez (that I usually like) but not much different than the La Herencia that's 1/2 the price. Will report more later.

[tjhemp]

Casa Fernandez 35 Anniversario

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/1AEB47D1-286D-465F-83DF-A18B417E1CD1_zpsvsbecdoa.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1AEB47D1-286D-465F-83DF-A18B417E1CD1_zpsvsbecdoa.jpg.html)

[WNYTONY]

Las Calaveras '15 Corona LC46 and a Psycho Seven Robusto earlier on the golf course and an Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente tonight

[allusred]

2014 Diesel Rage Double Corona (6.5" x 60-rg) with water naturally chilled on another chilly night after a splendid day. Wife and daughters took me out for b'Day, an all you can eat sashimi/sushi restaurant (not a buffet, everything prepared on order) and I 'et to dang much!

First Diesel Rage, don't know the brand. Disappointing start, sloppy cap that started uncoiling when cut and it's lumpy. Burn's ok for thick stick, tastes like AJ Fernandez (that I usually like) but not much different than the La Herencia that's 1/2 the price. Will report more later.

Pete,
Late
so it's a belated heartfelt....HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

[allusred]

Only a few minutes into this one....7x40. About to brew some of the Cafe du Mond, should say some more because I've been drinking cups of this coffee through out the day, this coffee pairs very nicely indeed with this cigar.
Photo is of one of these smoked on Tuesday this week, construction's always spot on and this one should last two hours.

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NeverBend. Won't keep you guessing what these are...if you will allow me to, will send one your way, would like very much indeed to know how you would find it to smoke and especially what if any flavours/notes you might sense in it.Only a very,very of the few changes,flavours I'm able *get* in a cigar can I put a name to.Just don't have the palete, or it may be burned out, even tho I seldom smoke cigars.Would really like get your take on one of these Pete.

[Ciro]

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[Brimy]

Hi Brian,
I'm with you on the HR cigars.They've impressed me most of any I've smoked this year. Hiroschi Robiana has shown(me) that he can create/blend an outstanding cigar of great complexity working here with non Cuban leaf.Bit pricy, but the top quality justifies the co$t in this case
Have you tried the other sizes in his line?

I have to double check, but I think I have a sampler of the different vitolas.
But the one I smoked was the toro.

[Brimy]

2014 Diesel Rage Double Corona (6.5" x 60-rg) with water naturally chilled on another chilly night after a splendid day. Wife and daughters took me out for b'Day, an all you can eat sashimi/sushi restaurant (not a buffet, everything prepared on order) and I 'et to dang much!

First Diesel Rage, don't know the brand. Disappointing start, sloppy cap that started uncoiling when cut and it's lumpy. Burn's ok for thick stick, tastes like AJ Fernandez (that I usually like) but not much different than the La Herencia that's 1/2 the price. Will report more later.
Happy belated birthday Pete!! Wishing you see many more.

And you hit it right on the head, Diesel is made by AJF.

[AlanS]

I have to double check, but I think I have a sampler of the different vitolas.
But the one I smpied was the toro.

They are exceptional! A little pricey but no regrets here, a personal fave for sure with me.

[droy1958]

Iron Horse courtesy of Bowtech4ever. Really surprised how yummy this Robusto is.....

[droy1958]

Beautiful weather up here in NYC & things are slow at work!
Gonna start with the Elegancia and see where things go from there.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/Uncle_Brian/Mobile%20Uploads/DB11F360-7EE1-44B9-AE83-41A54B3802A0_zpsdgw2zxwc.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/Uncle_Brian/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DB11F360-7EE1-44B9-AE83-41A54B3802A0_zpsdgw2zxwc.jpg.html)

I had my first SC Elegancia the other night, and it was wonderful. It was the big 60 rg one that's been setting in the bottom of the humidor for many moons.....

[droy1958]

2014 Diesel Rage Double Corona (6.5" x 60-rg) with water naturally chilled on another chilly night after a splendid day. Wife and daughters took me out for b'Day, an all you can eat sashimi/sushi restaurant (not a buffet, everything prepared on order) and I 'et to dang much!

First Diesel Rage, don't know the brand. Disappointing start, sloppy cap that started uncoiling when cut and it's lumpy. Burn's ok for thick stick, tastes like AJ Fernandez (that I usually like) but not much different than the La Herencia that's 1/2 the price. Will report more later.

Happy birthday Pete! We had a blowout 80th birthday party for my illegitimate father last night. Wish you and yours could have been there. We could've had sushi and BBQ. Sounds like a great combination!.....😉

[BlueDevil07]

Stomach bug left, but in came a head cold. Can barely taste this morsel.
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[AlanS]

Lunch before it gets wet out here!
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[Nature]

RoMa Craft Intemperance
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[Hardheaded]

My wife decided we needed to get a few things in Buffalo this afternoon. I think this will hold me over for the drive.

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[tonyzoc]

My late morning smoke with coffee
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[FireTom]

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[greige matter]

Partagas 1845 Black Label Toro. First one from this brand for me. I like so far.

[Sprouthog]

L40

[Ciro]

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[HTML5 Gordon]

Tat Black lance

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[allusred]

Warped Flor Del Valle Las Brumas...4.5X48. Right choice on a high RH day an hour and twenty eight minutes well spent with this little critter.

[Bruck]

General Grant.


Latest installment of my perpetual cigar and tobacco trading with a BOTL co-worker. He surprised me with this as he usually operates in the higher strata of the cigar realms, but he got 30 of these for about $20. So it's a cheapie, but I would put it in the class of good cheapies. Nice Sumatra wrapper, slightly sweet flavor that doesn't get bitter if I keep the smoking speed down.

[WNYTONY]

Had the new Nice Ash 5th anniversary Curivari Buenaventura (lonsdale, exclusive) and an AJF Last Call at the Nice Ash anniversary event earlier today and just to keep the theme going I'm having a Nat Sherman Sterling Corona Gorda that was passed on to me by AndyCAYP of Nice Ash
It was a good day

[NeverBend]

Many thanks for all the kind birthday wishes from you guys, much appreciated. Barbecue and sushi sounds like a great combination.

2014 La Herencia Cubana Core Toro with some de-caf coffee light, given to me by my daughter, Ashley for my birthday just for such use.

Brian (@Brimy), thanks for the manufacturer of the Diesel. That stick tasted like a lighter, less mature version of Pueblo Dominicano, so I liked the taste, but the unraveling head, in a 60 gauge, was a problem at the end. 60 gauge can be a tricky burn and they also mask some of the oomph with their size. I'll try another.

The Core is loosely filled and box pressed but it's surprisingly long burning. It seems to be AJ's answer to the Padron Series, similar in pack, presentation and taste profile but the Core looks and burns better and longer and the Padron has more depth and nuance.

The end of both gets sloppy (too soft), the Core is good but I prefer the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro (especially the Belicoso), that's a no nonsense flavor bomb but lacks the nuance of the Padron.

[GrouchoM]

Olivia Series G torpedo from fastnbulbous. Good stuff.

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[fataman]

Double maduro
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[tonyzoc]

Tortuga 215

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[NeverBend]

Double maduro
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I've never had a Sancho Panza, Cuban or otherwise, that I didn't enjoy. The Hondurans very consistent.

2006 La Escepcion Balthazar maduro with coffee light. Dreary day starting to hint at a better afternoon. Hope that you're all enjoying your Sunday.

[BlueDevil07]

Not a terrible stick. Paired with coffee.
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[restomod]

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[Cardinal]

'15 V Maduro while I'm knocking out some homework.

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[fataman]

I've never had a Sancho Panza, Cuban or otherwise, that I didn't enjoy. The Hondurans very consistent.

Agreed. Construction and burn are always perfect on these.

[BlueDevil07]

Jericho Hill with Flor de Cana rum. (Photo isn't syncing up with tapatalk for some reason)

[allusred]

'15 V Maduro while I'm knocking out some homework.

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Not your very first of those, or was it?

[FireTom]

Olivia Series G torpedo from fastnbulbous. Good stuff.

5556
Ditto...

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[Cardinal]

Not your very first of those, or was it?

I've smoked 2-3 of them now. The size isn't my normal favorite (6x60) but they're good for when I need a 3hr smoke, which pretty much means I'm writing a paper or working on some kind of schoolwork.

I like all the yearly V Maduro releases that I've had ('08, '11, '13, and '15) but I wish they'd go back to the torpedos or robustos instead of these monsters. The '08 was the best, using a Connecticut Broadleaf while the last 5-6 years have been Mexican San Andres wrapper.

The truth is I like the regular Serie V better, but then again I like the V better than almost everything and these are great for a changeup.

[NeverBend]

'15 V Maduro while I'm knocking out some homework.

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Tim,

There is incongruity in smoking an Oliva V and speaking of doing homework, alters the image of the struggling student a bit, but it's clear that you were frugal in choice of a cutting utensil and that is where the gap was narrowed. I can think of no more deserving student to smoke an Oliva V, but I propose that we (collectively) buy you a cutting instrument that matches your class upon graduation. I'm in for $20, anyone else?

2009 Fonseca 1907 Natural with Diet Pepsi, no ice.

The Plant Ranch was a great place to buy young plants. They supplied Home Depot and their ilk but you could go there and buy tomatoes, peppers, etc., at 25% of the big box retail. Alas, Plant Ranch is no longer selling retail so we bought smaller plants at Stew Leonards and will plant them this week, with fingers crossed.

The Fonseca is ok, a yardgar, but that's better than it's EMS incarnation.

[AlanS]

What rain!
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[Cardinal]

Tim,

There is incongruity in smoking an Oliva V and speaking of doing homework, alters the image of the struggling student a bit, but it's clear that you were frugal in choice of a cutting utensil and that is where the gap was narrowed. I can think of no more deserving student to smoke an Oliva V, but I propose that we (collectively) buy you a cutting instrument that matches your class upon graduation. I'm in for $20, anyone else?


Haha, now that really did make me laugh! That's my travelin' cutter, I keep a Xikar at home so I don't accidentally leave it someplace. And the V made homework a little more tolerable, that's for certain.

In any case most people probably would say that the $2 cutter actually does match my class, and who am I to argue?

[allusred]

Matilde Renacer Robusto...5.2x54. Whilst not a favourite size, that would be smaller RG, Corona etc , tho do burn some of the bigger sizes,some of those just too dang good to ignore,Churchills for one when a little longer smoke time fits,as is often the case, when not sleeping.


The "work a little bit harder" catchphrase.
What it really means is "keep sprinting like the hamsters-on-the-wheels so your employer can make more profit from your miserable life"

[allusred]

Haha, now that really did make me laugh! That's my travelin' cutter, I keep a Xikar at home so I don't accidentally leave it someplace. And the V made homework a little more tolerable, that's for certain.

In any case most people probably would say that the $2 cutter actually does match my class, and who am I to argue?
Were it not Rene Descartes wot said ..."I argue therefore I am."

[tonyzoc]

All My Ex's by Ezra Zion Cigars

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[pdq_wizzard]

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[Sprouthog]

LP9 Belicoso

[tjhemp]

Not a big Rocky Patel fan but this smoke is turning out pretty good compared to others I've had.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/4E91DB20-1F97-4AD9-96DC-783498B5808D_zps1aosgrj3.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4E91DB20-1F97-4AD9-96DC-783498B5808D_zps1aosgrj3.jpg.html)

[AlanS]

Having trouble locating my cigar, anybody seen it?
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/12D444D1-9126-460D-9DF1-AC2FB7647E4F_zpsu9uib7qw.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/12D444D1-9126-460D-9DF1-AC2FB7647E4F_zpsu9uib7qw.jpg.html)

[tjhemp]

Pudgy Tiff for a night cap.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/EDE3FBCB-1CB8-430A-B5D1-A0622AC932B5_zpsiggzf9cl.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EDE3FBCB-1CB8-430A-B5D1-A0622AC932B5_zpsiggzf9cl.jpg.html)

[tjhemp]

Having trouble locating my cigar, anybody seen it?
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/12D444D1-9126-460D-9DF1-AC2FB7647E4F_zpsu9uib7qw.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/12D444D1-9126-460D-9DF1-AC2FB7647E4F_zpsu9uib7qw.jpg.html)

How did you get a picture of my wife?

[WNYTONY]

Winston Churchill Blenheim on the golf course this morning - from the CRA collection

And tonight I'm just finishing up an EP Carrillo 2015 Short Run Toro I obtained from Tombstone and this is a damn good smoke

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160522_221713021_zpsvvyhzjte.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160522_221713021_zpsvvyhzjte.jpg.html)

[allusred]

Having trouble locating my cigar, anybody seen it?
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/12D444D1-9126-460D-9DF1-AC2FB7647E4F_zpsu9uib7qw.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/12D444D1-9126-460D-9DF1-AC2FB7647E4F_zpsu9uib7qw.jpg.html)

Looks to've spent too much time in the Sun judging from the size of those blisters.

[AlanS]

I found my cigar, going for a walk in the sun.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160523_084820_zps0plzrzue.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160523_084820_zps0plzrzue.jpg.html)

[allusred]

I found my cigar, going for a walk in the sun.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160523_084820_zps0plzrzue.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160523_084820_zps0plzrzue.jpg.html)

Don't see how that cigar would have been able to walk very far, in or out of the Sunlight while confined in that tight ceder pencil skirting. But seeing as how you're in Portland, must accept that durn near any thing's possible. Alan, you were lucky to lasso the critter before a certain Little Red Devil shot and ate it

[NeverBend]

Matilde Renacer Robusto...5.2x54. Whilst not a favourite size, that would be smaller RG, Corona etc , tho do burn some of the bigger sizes,some of those just too dang good to ignore,Churchills for one when a little longer smoke time fits,as is often the case, when not sleeping.


The "work a little bit harder" catchphrase.
What it really means is "keep sprinting like the hamsters-on-the-wheels so your employer can make more profit from your miserable life"

If the give a little back then your life is less miserable, but that's too often asking it to rain cucumbers

2010 Hoyo de Monterrey Rothschild with coffee, light (cream). I mentioned these sticks, buy a bundle and get a free denim jacket (nice quality).

Age has really helped these, good body and nuance and excellent burn and a nice harmonious flavor. When ROTT they were so much less.

The 2004 Hoyos Torpedos that I've been smoking are really good (as I've noted). At least with the bundle Hoyos, a lot of benefit with age and I'd assume (now) with the 2004 Torpedos as well.

Age them Hoyos!

[BlueDevil07]

AF 858 sungrown

[NeverBend]

Haha, now that really did make me laugh! That's my travelin' cutter, I keep a Xikar at home so I don't accidentally leave it someplace. And the V made homework a little more tolerable, that's for certain.

In any case most people probably would say that the $2 cutter actually does match my class, and who am I to argue?

Tim,

(face blanching), you paid $2.00 for that cutter? (thumbs twiddling).

Mine only cost $1.00! I'm still up for the graduation present though (grin).

2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro Natural with Diet Pepsi in the waning hours of a lovely day.

These are very tolerable while the EMS is so not.

[Cardinal]

Tim,

(face blanching), you paid $2.00 for that cutter? (thumbs twiddling).

Mine only cost $1.00! I'm still up for the graduation present though (grin).

2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro Natural with Diet Pepsi in the waning hours of a lovely day.

These are very tolerable while the EMS is so not.

Well, honestly I think it was a freebie :)

And for me tonight a Kill Bill, my first try of the La Palina winnings, with a couple fingers of George Dickel.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/27d3ef016e68cee6ed9885b5eb3766cd.jpg

[Sprouthog]

Oliva V Mad Toro

[allusred]

Been waiting for a day as nice as this Monday certainly is to smoke this.
Fume D' Amour Lancero...7.5x40.Mine to enjoy,as I am,courtesy of Cardinal (Tim.)
Lighted easily,slight wavy burn line,quickly self corrected quicky to remained sharp until the end.


About six minutes into it the retrohale is near perfect and I'm pretty sure no relight or touch-up will be needed on this slow burning Lancero.
An open draw that yields a lot of good looking blue smoke.


Slow sips and it has taken a goodly amount of time to reach this stage where I'm looking at six inches left to burn on this Nicaraquan hand made beauty from Illusione.

I'm a fairly slow smoker,lit mid afternoon this cigarshows no signs of ending before Sunset.


Once done I can fully understand Tim's saying that the Fume D'Amour is the best cigar he's smoked this year.
My choice in that regard has been the HR by Robiana in any and all the sizes smoked from the brand's Sampler.
The HR's held the top spot for me until now as I've smoked several more of the HR's in the Sublime size.

Now that this Fume D' Amour is finished, after an impressive three hours and eighteen minutes.
I still have the HR ahead,by a whisker as the best/most enjoyable I've smoked this year....however.....that is a mighty short whisker.

Quesdada Reserva Privada and Matilde Renacer are two other's that to date,have impressed a lot.

One final note: Do sip slowly to fully appreciate this flavourful Illusione Fume D' Amour Lancero.

[DLtoker]

A little VSG after moving some mulch. Getting closer...

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[FireTom]

A little late posting, yesterday's drive home.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/7339be4d214fc332a762d1868939693a.jpg

[allusred]

Well, honestly I think it was a freebie :)

And for me tonight a Kill Bill, my first try of the La Palina winnings, with a couple fingers of George Dickel.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/27d3ef016e68cee6ed9885b5eb3766cd.jpg

Heck you could employ a dead Polecat to cut your cigar, so long as you're pouring that George Dickel the World's your Oyster just watch and see.

[Cardinal]

Been waiting for a day as nice as this Monday certainly is to smoke this.
Fume D' Amour Lancero...7.5x40.Mine to enjoy,as I am,courtesy of Cardinal (Tim.)
Lighted easily,slight wavy burn line,quickly self corrected quicky to remained sharp until the end.


About six minutes into it the retrohale is near perfect and I'm pretty sure no relight or touch-up will be needed on this slow burning Lancero.
An open draw that yields a lot of good looking blue smoke.


Slow sips and it has taken a goodly amount of time to reach this stage where I'm looking at six inches left to burn on this Nicaraquan hand made beauty from Illusione.

I'm a fairly slow smoker,lit mid afternoon this cigarshows no signs of ending before Sunset.


Once done I can fully understand Tim's saying that the Fume D'Amour is the best cigar he's smoked this year.
My choice in that regard has been the HR by Robiana in any and all the sizes smoked from the brand's Sampler.
The HR's held the top spot for me until now as I've smoked several more of the HR's in the Sublime size.

Now that this Fume D' Amour is finished, after an impressive three hours and eighteen minutes.
I still have the HR ahead,by a whisker as the best/most enjoyable I've smoked this year....however.....that is a mighty short whisker.

Quesdada Reserva Privada and Matilde Renacer are two other's that to date,have impressed a lot.

One final note: Do sip slowly to fully appreciate this flavourful Illusione Fume D' Amour Lancero.

I'm happy that you enjoyed it! And yes, I find myself taking slow, 3/4 sips from them just because they're so good when smoked gently. I haven't hit the 3hr mark, but all I've had have been slow burners and I hit between 2'20" and 2'40" or so.

[Wildone]

B.T.L. & water.....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/f9824cd8d0cdf80d17d5136e90709d90.jpg

[Upstatemax]

My wife insisted that we have this couple over for dinner, I was VERY much opposed to it. I don't like them, at all. In the end I caved. Well, long story short; her genius husband decided it would be an awesome idea to use the baby wipes that we keep in our downstairs bathroom, for our CHILDREN. It gets better, then he flushes the massive amount of them that he used down the damn toilet.

Needless to say, the idiot clogged up my sewer system. We had f***ing water draining out of our vents in the basement and front of our house...

They ended up getting stuck in the main trap leaving the house and it cost me $212 to have a plumber come and clean them out.

Think of all the cigars and bourbon I could have bought with that money!

Well, I smoked this as they fixed it:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/C632083B-1337-450C-8F94-1D7E57C19C63_zpsklhcscdv.jpg

Goes without saying, it will be a cold day in hell that they ever step foot in my home again...

[Nature]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/b7403db0eed918c5e93aa2158ed008ad.jpg


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[droy1958]

Pudgy Jason....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC06007.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC06007.jpg.html)

[Cardinal]

My Father Cedros Deluxe. Like all of the MF line, these are consistently excellent.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/e4a9967168162e5442bd9f13903acc90.jpg

[BlueDevil07]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/6319417478df9e01f5621cfaf9a75743.jpg

[rodwha]

Not a lot of time so I opted for a Nat Sherman Point Five Maduro:

http://i65.tinypic.com/2zr3ivl.jpg

[Bruck]

Having a Cain something or other. IDK, I threw the band away. Might not have even been a Cain. Pretty good, though :)

[tonyzoc]

1502 Emerald ...nice cigar.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/IMAG0549_zpsena4pe5a.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/tonyzoc/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/IMAG0549_zpsena4pe5a.jpg.html)

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[DLtoker]

Yummy.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/c6d9afbb78512794f314488fad8e11fc.jpg

[WNYTONY]

Tat Miami Noella that Missus WNYTONY got me for Xmas

[allusred]

Up in smoke.Tuesday evening, my last of the old Pepin Garcia made Cubao No.1. Cant recall if this was sold as a Toro or some other name, but certainly a good full sized cigar at 6.5x49 and had that Pepin magic.
Every time Id open the humidor, there it was tempting me,but knowing it was the last one, I'd select something else.
Now it's gone, up in smoke, a fine two hours and twenty-eight minutes of pleasure.

[Ciro]

Yummy.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/c6d9afbb78512794f314488fad8e11fc.jpg

That looks interesting who makes it?

[OtismyMan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/4e51e7ac41073298d12ef87b62aa391e.jpg

Happy Wednesday ....[emoji41]

[TreySC]

That looks interesting who makes it?

It's a labarba red

La Barba (http://labarbacigars.com/)

[OtismyMan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/ba352b4800c96cea999560eeb1160d92.jpg

Round 2.... Las Mareas....[emoji41]

[Upstatemax]

Good way to start the day:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/885897A9-089C-4475-827C-B9D75DFF3636_zpsnqojc56j.jpg

[NeverBend]

earlier...
2006 La Escepcion Melchoir maduro with coffee light on a beautiful summer-like day.

This is my favorite vitola in this line. A little more strength and depth than the Balthazar (torpedo).

now...
2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro natural with more coffee light. Reported on these already.

[OtismyMan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/b01964022d7b8de7e46833f51608067d.jpg

Round 3.....[emoji41]

[rodwha]

After yard work it's smokin' time while I rehydrate and cool down. Gotta say I'm pretty pleased with a Maduro and will be ordering a few of these along with some Nica Libres next month.

http://i64.tinypic.com/n63vqv.jpg

[AlanS]

After yard work it's smokin' time while I rehydrate and cool down. Gotta say I'm pretty pleased with a Maduro and will be ordering a few of these along with some Nica Libres next month.

http://i64.tinypic.com/n63vqv.jpg
Must be hot down there, looks like your losing weight!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/FB_IMG_1464196775756_zpsvchcuijv.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/FB_IMG_1464196775756_zpsvchcuijv.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

My Father #1 with some Maker's Mark....

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx114/droy1958/DSC06008.jpg (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/droy1958/media/DSC06008.jpg.html)

[BlueDevil07]

Spicy little thing
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/e78b0123c74ee9f8ad58f8c0594b0c86.jpg

[FireTom]

Compliments of penna stogey,

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/ed7f9c2c59de8ecb07685220fc283d95.jpg

[rodwha]

Must be hot down there, looks like your losing weight!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/FB_IMG_1464196775756_zpsvchcuijv.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/FB_IMG_1464196775756_zpsvchcuijv.jpg.html)


Love the goblet!

[NeverBend]

After yard work it's smokin' time while I rehydrate and cool down. Gotta say I'm pretty pleased with a Maduro and will be ordering a few of these along with some Nica Libres next month.

http://i64.tinypic.com/n63vqv.jpg



Hi Bob,

I prefer the Cinco Vegas maduro (thicker vitolas) compared to their naturals. I thought the Apocalypse series ("A") was pretty good too.

2008 Hoyo de Monterrey Rothschild with the last coffee of the day (been drinking a lot, perhaps the heat today).

These sticks are quite amazingly improved. Super burn, very smooth, more nuance, absolutely a different and far better smoke than ROTT.

[HTML5 Gordon]

2013 Tatuaje Black Corona Gorda

http://i.imgur.com/EmFiD5sl.jpg

[rodwha]

Hi Bob,

I prefer the Cinco Vegas maduro (thicker vitolas) compared to their naturals. I thought the Apocalypse series ("A") was pretty good too.

2008 Hoyo de Monterrey Rothschild with the last coffee of the day (been drinking a lot, perhaps the heat today).

These sticks are quite amazingly improved. Super burn, very smooth, more nuance, absolutely a different and far better smoke than ROTT.

Does CI have these? I'll take a look around the few I haunt and see what I see.

*EDIT*

I'm a bit slow. I see now. I'll swap 'em out and give 'em a shot. Can't hurt (much), right? I see they are med-full. Some have put me down for a nap, but I think my tolerance has been built up a bit again.

Thanks!

[Cardinal]

One of my best friends was in town for a night so we smoked a pair of 46s together. Excellent night.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/a6d0f4eaa25443615cb9731698897641.jpg

[tjhemp]

The King is Dead. Its my first and happens to be the only one I have. Very interesting smoke 1/3 in.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/EAE48837-9712-454F-8194-1D6066B57CBE_zpswfvfqjjc.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EAE48837-9712-454F-8194-1D6066B57CBE_zpswfvfqjjc.jpg.html)

[Nature]

Murciélago from 2012.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Cigars/2CC9CD08-613A-4CF0-B207-03D38C6FE941_zpsa8fxvjjw.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Cigars/2CC9CD08-613A-4CF0-B207-03D38C6FE941_zpsa8fxvjjw.jpg.html)

[WNYTONY]

A Jericho Hill Will Lee during golf league earlier
(note to self: remember not to leave phone in car during golf, OtismyMan is kicking your butt in pics on the course)

Tonight a Curivari Reserva Petite Cafe - love these little guys

[AlanS]

A Jericho Hill Will Lee during golf league earlier
(note to self: remember not to leave phone in car during golf, OtismyMan is kicking your butt in pics on the course)

Tonight a Curivari Reserva Petite Cafe - love these little guys
Steve got more golf shots then ole Tiger!

[Cardinal]

Up in smoke.Tuesday evening, my last of the old Pepin Garcia made Cubao No.1. Cant recall if this was sold as a Toro or some other name, but certainly a good full sized cigar at 6.5x49 and had that Pepin magic.
Every time Id open the humidor, there it was tempting me,but knowing it was the last one, I'd select something else.
Now it's gone, up in smoke, a fine two hours and twenty-eight minutes of pleasure.

Kinda like smoking an old friend, huh? Except the friend was made to be smoked by one of the best makers on the planet. Sounds like it was a good experience, even if a little sad.

[AuTechCoM]

Well the past few few days have been really nice for burning some leaves.

Started out with a Graduation dinner for my co-workers daughter that ended with the wife and I sneaking off afterwards to a wine bar while we still had a babysitter. I was able to enjoy my first Leaf Maduro with excellent company.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/gimpster08/Puff/Snapchat-5168426465854205872.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/gimpster08/media/Puff/Snapchat-5168426465854205872.jpg.html)

Then yesterday I ended up supplying my friends and myself with some quality after lunch smokes while we emptied way too many bottles of wine for 8 people.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/gimpster08/Puff/Snapchat-1837305662168322577.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/gimpster08/media/Puff/Snapchat-1837305662168322577.jpg.html)

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/gimpster08/Puff/20160525_140654.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/gimpster08/media/Puff/20160525_140654.jpg.html)

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/gimpster08/Puff/20160525_170950.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/gimpster08/media/Puff/20160525_170950.jpg.html)

And even enjoyed a Padron 50th Maduro while playing some Bocce Ball

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/gimpster08/Puff/Snapchat-4707332224577602562.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/gimpster08/media/Puff/Snapchat-4707332224577602562.jpg.html)

[OtismyMan]

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Here's another one for ya WNYTONY [emoji41]

[NeverBend]

Does CI have these? I'll take a look around the few I haunt and see what I see.

*EDIT*

I'm a bit slow. I see now. I'll swap 'em out and give 'em a shot. Can't hurt (much), right? I see they are med-full. Some have put me down for a nap, but I think my tolerance has been built up a bit again.

Thanks!

Hi Bob,

I got the Apocalypse from the Devil Sight a few years ago. Cinco-Vegas was/is (I believe) a private label brand made for Cigars.Com/Cigars International/CBid, etc., possibly by AJ Fernandez (an early venture). I've enjoyed the maduro 50-54 rg best.

Woke this morning with excruciating pain in my knee that was operated on >45 years ago (2 big screws and a bunch of pins later). Don't normally take anything for pain, but Aleeve was in order, not much help.

2009 Fonseca 1907 Churchill natural with coffee light just finished. Summer is here, high 80s today.

About to start
2013 Pinar del Rio Seleccione Toro (maduro)

[allusred]

Murciélago from 2012.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Cigars/2CC9CD08-613A-4CF0-B207-03D38C6FE941_zpsa8fxvjjw.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Cigars/2CC9CD08-613A-4CF0-B207-03D38C6FE941_zpsa8fxvjjw.jpg.html)

Yup, those originals are just so nice, surely one of my top favourites, from Don Pepin Garcia, and named after a fellow creature of the night, how could I not like those.

[AlanS]

I think you get the idea...
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160526_135920_zps6mhw0jhc.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160526_135920_zps6mhw0jhc.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

RyJ Reserva Real Toro courtesy of OnePyroTech....

[BlueDevil07]

Many thanks to Kayla cheaphumidors for this stick.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/eb316cd453ec32b8f6241b3fca6a2dee.jpg

[droy1958]

Hi Bob,

I got the Apocalypse from the Devil Sight a few years ago. Cinco-Vegas was/is (I believe) a private label brand made for Cigars.Com/Cigars International/CBid, etc., possibly by AJ Fernandez (an early venture). I've enjoyed the maduro 50-54 rg best.

Woke this morning with excruciating pain in my knee that was operated on >45 years ago (2 big screws and a bunch of pins later). Don't normally take anything for pain, but Aleeve was in order, not much help.

2009 Fonseca 1907 Churchill natural with coffee light just finished. Summer is here, high 80s today.

About to start
2013 Pinar del Rio Seleccione Toro (maduro)

I know AJ was involved in the Cinco Vegas Triple A. The rest I don't know, but I like the A also....

[FireTom]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160527/981585cdaf2eccbb7f77666703641a49.jpg

[pdq_wizzard]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160527/18f5ec08b015540a58457b6c32efd0e4.jpg

sent from my bag phone

[Ciro]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/cigar_zps3pvazvsb.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/cigar_zps3pvazvsb.jpg.html)

[Scott W.]

A plumed up opus x

[tjhemp]

Anoranzas from Miami cigar

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/D736F919-7698-4A4F-BC06-6166E606DA4C_zpsnwyama80.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D736F919-7698-4A4F-BC06-6166E606DA4C_zpsnwyama80.jpg.html)

[Bruck]

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You even have your own smoking glove! :)

[pdq_wizzard]

Next up

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sent from my bag phone

[Bruck]

Having a Legends series tonite - this one is the Pepin variety. Not quite a "real" Pepin, but very good for the money.

[WNYTONY]

Here's another one for ya WNYTONY [emoji41]

That glove is looking pretty ragged Steve

On my list today a little CAO Razor and a La Gianna Havana Maduro Robusto on the drive to Buffalo and back.
And then tonight this fantastic El Gueguense Robusto sitting out on the back deck with the better half (who managed to duck out before I snapped the pic). This great smoke courtesy of Old Smokey

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[allusred]

This was a Thursday night smoke that carried over a little into Friday. Paul Stulac Ghost...6x58. Almost too warm on the front porch, has me wondering how I managed last Summer's heat. Just pulled out a fan, which I likely won't tonight but it's ready to be pressed into action if needed. Just a little Coke while smoking, no Rum.

[Nature]

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A little bland. Dropping it in the dewy grass doesn't help the burn much.


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[Upstatemax]

Enjoyed this MOW Puro after a fairly crap day at work yesterday:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/20D5B896-F952-4765-9ADC-5647A8BB26B9_zpshqhw3n15.jpg

Between the MOW and a bottle of Take the Black Stout, the day was a distant memory.

[AlanS]

Some of you may recognize these two fellas!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C82D81FD-649B-45D3-857B-F40D355BBFB2_zps8se0oekv.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C82D81FD-649B-45D3-857B-F40D355BBFB2_zps8se0oekv.jpg.html)

[allusred]

Some of you may recogize these two fellas!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C82D81FD-649B-45D3-857B-F40D355BBFB2_zps8se0oekv.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C82D81FD-649B-45D3-857B-F40D355BBFB2_zps8se0oekv.jpg.html)

Yeah, they're two of the group who claimed to be more importent than God.

[droy1958]

MUWAT Robusto...

[droy1958]

Some of you may recogize these two fellas!
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C82D81FD-649B-45D3-857B-F40D355BBFB2_zps8se0oekv.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C82D81FD-649B-45D3-857B-F40D355BBFB2_zps8se0oekv.jpg.html)

Tobacco beetles?....

[BlueDevil07]

A tad boring, but not bad.
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[AlanS]

Tobacco beetles?....

Ahh.. Delete this post!
Headley Grange on wet afternoon..

[Bruck]

I'm belatedly celebrating Christian Eiroa's 40th birthday :)

[Hardheaded]

Too hot to be inside.

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[droy1958]

DE KFC Kyotos ROTT....This goes well with some blended Canadian Club Reserve 9 year old whiskey....

[Tombstone]

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Compliments of Ciro thanks for thr excellent smoke. Great start to the holiday weekend.

[Nature]

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[BlueDevil07]

About to chuck this turd. The Gold in natural is a lot better.
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[restomod]

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[Bruck]

Too hot to be inside.

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One of my favorite bargain sticks!

[GWBowman]

a couple of nights ago Oliva Nub 460 Connecticut
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/B793CC53-884C-4095-92A4-F8A3785654EB_zpsfm6ttrgx.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/B793CC53-884C-4095-92A4-F8A3785654EB_zpsfm6ttrgx.jpg.html)
tonight Asylum Insidious Maduro 550
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[Hardheaded]

One of my favorite bargain sticks!

It was pretty good. Don't remember which purchase that showed up in, but I don't know that I would buy a box of them. Can't fault the construction though.

[pdq_wizzard]

After 9 hours of driving, stopping for the night in wells NV on the way to Idaho

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[jpalamar]

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[NeverBend]

I know AJ was involved in the Cinco Vegas Triple A. The rest I don't know, but I like the A also....

Hi David,

I'm going off of a memory that could be inaccurate. I thought I read somewhere that AJ made the Cinco-Vegas (all), and I presumed that he was a newer maker when he did with more success following.

2013 Rocky Patel Fusion Toro, with Diet Pepsi, on a summery night complete with bugs.

This should be called the Confusion. Smoking a five pack, three today, one ok, one mediocre and the last, just awful and painful; terrible taste, impossible to smoke, going out on me 4-5 times before I tossed it.

I simply don't get Rocky Patel or his success. I've smoked a lot of them (over time) and they're never better than ok, always inconsistent and absolutely remind me of $2/stick bundle cigars with a lot bigger price tag. Most of mine came from the Devil Sight, perhaps that has something to do with it, but the tobacco is never well aged, the corojo (in the conFusion) a cloying sweet without depth or nuance, and overall I wish I'd never bought any of them. The best has bee a few of the (also inconsistent) Connecticut, but the Pinar del Rio is what that cigar wants to be and it's cheaper (and far more consistent).

[WNYTONY]

Anejo 46 from my brother to the north restomod

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160527_222459496_zpsecvuuofq.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160527_222459496_zpsecvuuofq.jpg.html)

[allusred]

Friday evening.
Talaveras Limited Edition Corona...5.6x46. On a warm evening, bit too sticky, nice peaceful change after a noisy day , hour and fifty four minutes burn time.

[NeverBend]

2004 Hoyo de Monterrey Torpedo with water, no ice on a cool and breezy but pleasant evening.

I've got to ration these, very, very good cigars. Very much a light Cuban taste. Very firm pack, hair tight draw (but enough smoke), and exceptionally smooth with a lot of nuance and a dash of salt.

[jhedrick83]

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Cigars/866D041B-F154-40B1-B33A-5D2982ED499D_zpsxvybndor.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Cigars/866D041B-F154-40B1-B33A-5D2982ED499D_zpsxvybndor.jpg.html)

La Palina Maduro? I feel those don't get a lot of love and they should IMO.

[Cardinal]

Figurado this morning with my dad. One of my all-time favorites.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/5147dbe74d89a9b288739c8e74efa597.jpg

[Nature]

La Palina Maduro? I feel those don't get a lot of love and they should IMO.

I am pretty sure that is what it was. I don't know where I got it from. Actually, I thought I received it from you Jesse, in one of your bombs, but I couldn't locate it in my image catalog. It had a small, handwritten sticker on the cello with a date from 11/2013 in very small, neat, print.

It was very good. A nice balance of sweetness, dark fruit, and some spice.

[jhedrick83]

neat, print.

Wasn't me then!! ;) I think I bombed you a Mr. Sam. I get almost a buttery taste from them as well.

[Nature]

Wasn't me then!! ;) I think I bombed you a Mr. Sam. I get almost a buttery taste from them as well.

Yes you did! Still have it, along with a 7-1/2 inch monster stick that I have been waiting for the time when I have 3+ uninterrupted hours to smoke it. Who knows, maybe this weekend?

[Bruck]

Alec Bradley second while doing yard work. It split a bit, but still smokes well and tastes good, worth every penny of the 2 bucks or so I spent on it.

[OtismyMan]

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A fresh glove for ya WNYTONY [emoji41]

[AlanS]

Kyle I sure wish you'd of sent the whole box, thanks friend!
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[Ciro]

Kyle I sure wish you'd of sent the whole box, thanks friend!
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Great Stick!

[Ciro]

Friday night:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/20160527_205041_zpsriisdzea.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/20160527_205041_zpsriisdzea.jpg.html)

- - - Updated - - -

Finished putting the yard together, now I get to sit and enjoy.

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[FireTom]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/ed5fcc28135a893f3f0ecc0f4f79359f.jpg

All of this talk lately had me craving a moose! Spending a well deserved day off at the campground with my Dad.

[droy1958]

Since I was at a couple of cemeteries earlier today, a big shout out to the veterans and thank you to my father who served proudly in WW2 in the Pacific on the carrier USS Essex.....
.
Pinar Del Rio Oscuro Liga Cubana #2.....this has been marinating for at least 9 months and is pretty good.....

[droy1958]

Hi David,

I'm going off of a memory that could be inaccurate. I thought I read somewhere that AJ made the Cinco-Vegas (all), and I presumed that he was a newer maker when he did with more success following.

2013 Rocky Patel Fusion Toro, with Diet Pepsi, on a summery night complete with bugs.

This should be called the Confusion. Smoking a five pack, three today, one ok, one mediocre and the last, just awful and painful; terrible taste, impossible to smoke, going out on me 4-5 times before I tossed it.

I simply don't get Rocky Patel or his success. I've smoked a lot of them (over time) and they're never better than ok, always inconsistent and absolutely remind me of $2/stick bundle cigars with a lot bigger price tag. Most of mine came from the Devil Sight, perhaps that has something to do with it, but the tobacco is never well aged, the corojo (in the conFusion) a cloying sweet without depth or nuance, and overall I wish I'd never bought any of them. The best has bee a few of the (also inconsistent) Connecticut, but the Pinar del Rio is what that cigar wants to be and it's cheaper (and far more consistent).

You could be correct, but I just remembered AJ doing the Triple A. The only Rocky Patel I've ever tried has been the Java, which was done with Drew Estate. Funny you should mention Pinar Del Rio as that's what I'm smoking now. I always see these as different from PDR. This Oscuro Liga #2 is delicious....

[six10]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm163/6ten/IMG_20160528_130341_kindlephoto-66082183_zpszjfuvmwr.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/user/6ten/media/IMG_20160528_130341_kindlephoto-66082183_zpszjfuvmwr.jpg.html)
Davidoff Nicaragua Toro.

[droy1958]

a couple of nights ago Oliva Nub 460 Connecticut
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/B793CC53-884C-4095-92A4-F8A3785654EB_zpsfm6ttrgx.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/B793CC53-884C-4095-92A4-F8A3785654EB_zpsfm6ttrgx.jpg.html)
tonight Asylum Insidious Maduro 550
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/00CAEC37-50A1-4EDC-A7C1-3FFAB0CB6294_zpssdc9w4pj.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/00CAEC37-50A1-4EDC-A7C1-3FFAB0CB6294_zpssdc9w4pj.jpg.html)

Never had an Insidious, but the regular Asylum is very nice to me. What'cha think of that one?...

[pdq_wizzard]

Kicking it by the water fall at the pool in ID

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sent from my bag phone

[AlanS]

Since I was at a couple of cemeteries earlier today, a big shout out to the veterans and thank you to my father who served proudly in WW2 in the Pacific on the carrier USS Essex.....
.
Pinar Del Rio Oscuro Liga Cubana #2.....this has been marinating for at least 9 months and is pretty good.....
Hell, David I did'nt know the Chinese were in WWII, must of been covert operations. Very clever these Chinese.

[droy1958]

Hell, David I did'nt know the Chinese were in WWII, must of been covert operations. Very clever these Chinese.

It was that or an internment camp for him! Actually dad was Cajun' and mom was the Chinaman....True story...my grandma hauled ass back to China during the war until they could figure out a Chinaman from a Japanese person. She was in San Bernardino....

[AlanS]

It was that or an internment camp for him! Actually dad was Cajun' and mom was the Chinaman....

Oh jeez you must have some temper! Lol

[droy1958]

Oh jeez you must have some temper! Lol

Naaaa.....😃

[Upstatemax]

Went for a walk last night:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/3A2E3D7B-425A-4A3B-91E2-9B70C47436AE_zpsehtko1it.jpg

[Cardinal]

Round two today -

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[GWBowman]

Perdomo Habano Connecticut Toro
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/8329100D-6A44-4BE6-9617-3D52CF2D0DCC_zpspjb4b3fs.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/8329100D-6A44-4BE6-9617-3D52CF2D0DCC_zpspjb4b3fs.jpg.html)
accuweather talks like the rain will start around 1am, but the smell is already in the air

[Nature]

Black Label Trading Co. - Salvation

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[GWBowman]

Never had an Insidious, but the regular Asylum is very nice to me. What'cha think of that one?...

The prelight was a very natural sweet tobacco. I brought the wrong lighter outside and didn't get a good light. So, I puffed like a train and got off to a bad start. When I calmed down and started sipping, it was pretty good. For less than six bucks at a B&M, I'll give one another try, and hopefully treat it better. Spice halfway through on the retro was kicking. Last half was dusty with a coy sweetness.

[droy1958]

The prelight was a very natural sweet tobacco. I brought the wrong lighter outside and didn't get a good light. So, I puffed like a train and got off to a bad start. When I calmed down and started sipping, it was pretty good. For less than six bucks at a B&M, I'll give one another try, and hopefully treat it better. Spice halfway through on the retro was kicking. Last half was dusty with a coy sweetness.

Maybe I'll give it a try, but the regular one is pretty dang tasty. If you haven't tried one yet, try a Schizo. For a short filler it's a solid smoke for under $3....

[NeverBend]

Been pushing through these 2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro Naturals. These are the best of the 1907 (after the first box that made me buy all the rest). Just a burn it up cigar, nothing notable about it. Warm, muggy evening, feels like Summer, but what happened to Spring? Water, no ice with Willie & Lobo on Youtube.

[restomod]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160528_205523837_zpscabk8nvr.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160528_205523837_zpscabk8nvr.jpg.html)

[Nature]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160528_205523837_zpscabk8nvr.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160528_205523837_zpscabk8nvr.jpg.html)

That's been around for awhile.

[restomod]

That's been around for awhile.

Compliments of Hardheaded I smoked a new one last night and thought no better time to compare the two. A little more smoke production and a lot smoother than the new bands for sure.

[Sprouthog]

Las Calaveras 2015 46

[allusred]

Been pushing through these 2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro Naturals. These are the best of the 1907 (after the first box that made me buy all the rest). Just a burn it up cigar, nothing notable about it. Warm, muggy evening, feels like Summer, but what happened to Spring? Water, no ice with Willie & Lobo on Youtube.

Hello Pete,
Have been wondering the same thing, where did Spring go and how did I miss it.
After a couple or three pretty bad days got a chance to enjoy a cigar I'd been eager to smoke, a Viaje Oro Fuerza, courtesy of Merovius.
Despite the mugginess of the afternoon this one was really enjoyed. Along with some iced Coke.
Best wishes for an enjoyable Memorial day weekend.
Bob.

[Nature]

Compliments of @Hardheaded (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/hardheaded.html) I smoked a new one last night and thought no better time to compare the two. A little more smoke production and a lot smoother than the new bands for sure.

They were reported to be the same blend, one of the two that Camacho retained in their rebranding back in 2013. Perhaps it has the benefit of time. I know I have smoothed with age. ;)

[AlanS]

Round two today -

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Two fer a nickle!

[WNYTONY]

Started this morning with an unbanded from AndyCAYP that was pretty good but I have no idea what it was
Golf course shot for OtismyMan and those guys who wanted to see my cigar clip lol

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160528_113212450_zpskojdhacb.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160528_113212450_zpskojdhacb.jpg.html)

Back 9 was a Curly Head Deluxe that's been camped out for a little while in the wino
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160528_134228212_zps4sjcjk1k.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160528_134228212_zps4sjcjk1k.jpg.html)

Finishing up the night with a Caldwell Last Tsar Belicoso I won off my buddy Bernardini and I don't get to say that often :poke:

[GWBowman]

They were reported to be the same blend, one of the two that Camacho retained in their rebranding back in 2013. Perhaps it has the benefit of time. I know I have smoothed with age. ;)

Good for you. Unfortunately, I wrinkled with age.

[allusred]

Two fer a nickle!

V very tricke.

Likee?

[allusred]

Good for you. Unfortunately, I wrinkled with age.

Thet's called Mellowin me lad.

[allusred]

Oh jeez you must have some temper! Lol

Droy, temper never.
Droy'd Dis Temper.

[GrouchoM]

Buena Vista Edicion limitada 2008 after a great second wet shave.5616

[restomod]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160529_091338730_zpsedw3snpe.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160529_091338730_zpsedw3snpe.jpg.html)

[restomod]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160529_102155831_zpsytfgkkk2.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160529_102155831_zpsytfgkkk2.jpg.html)

[NeverBend]

Hello Pete,
Have been wondering the same thing, where did Spring go and how did I miss it.
After a couple or three pretty bad days got a chance to enjoy a cigar I'd been eager to smoke, a Viaje Oro Fuerza, courtesy of Merovius.
Despite the mugginess of the afternoon this one was really enjoyed. Along with some iced Coke.
Best wishes for an enjoyable Memorial day weekend.
Bob.

Hi Bob,

Tis Summer all around now, everything in bloom. Nature is amazing.

2009 Royal Jamaican, 7" x 54, with coffee with half and half.

Not sure of this vitola's name and couldn't find being sold anywhere. It would seem that Royal Jamaican went the way of the dodo bird without me knowing. These are from the Hurricane Specials that JR was selling (50 good sticks, no filler, cheap 50-ct humidor for $99).

Cigar was loaded with plume and is smoking to the look, an exceptional stick. Never thought that I'd say that about Royal Jamaican made in the DR. Medium but loaded with flavors, lovely herbal fragrance and top notes and a malty sweetness effortlessly backed by a subtle leather. My best comp would be Miami made La Gloria de Cubana (one of my favorites), but this is better in burn and no construction issues at all. It's likely that this cigar was made in the same plant as the DR incarnation of La Gloria.

Wish I had a 1,000 of these and I like it better than the original Royal Jamaican (from Jamaica).

Best to you and your family for the holiday weekend, thanks.

Pete

Have a great weekend ad holiday everyone.

[Nature]

RoMa Craft Intemperance

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I've got ribs on the smoker, the whole family is gone, I've got the house to myself. With seven kids, a VERY rare occurrence this is. :yes!: :woohoo: :whoo: :banana:

I'm going to say it now; this is just the first for today.


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[allusred]

Hi Bob,

Tis Summer all around now, everything in bloom. Nature is amazing.

2009 Royal Jamaican, 7" x 54, with coffee with half and half.

Not sure of this vitola's name and couldn't find being sold anywhere. It would seem that Royal Jamaican went the way of the dodo bird without me knowing. These are from the Hurricane Specials that JR was selling (50 good sticks, no filler, cheap 50-ct humidor for $99).

Cigar was loaded with plume and is smoking to the look, an exceptional stick. Never thought that I'd say that about Royal Jamaican made in the DR. Medium but loaded with flavors, lovely herbal fragrance and top notes and a malty sweetness effortlessly backed by a subtle leather. My best comp would be Miami made La Gloria de Cubana (one of my favorites), but this is better in burn and no construction issues at all. It's likely that this cigar was made in the same plant as the DR incarnation of La Gloria.

Wish I had a 1,000 of these and I like it better than the original Royal Jamaican (from Jamaica).

Best to you and your family for the holiday weekend, thanks.

Pete

Have a great weekend ad holiday everyone.

Hi Pete, Wow that's a great review, of what must be an excellent smoke.
While wishing, put me down for thousand of them too.
I did like the original Royal Jamaican, from Jamaica a lot.
Thanks for your thoughtful wishes and naturally I'm wishing the same for you and yours this weekend.
Bob.

[Cardinal]

Round one with my dad today. My first of these and a very solid cigar. I'd smoke it again.

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[droy1958]

Good for you. Unfortunately, I wrinkled with age.

You're probably not wrinkled, just a couple quarts low. That's what happened to me. Drank a quart of whiskey and fluffed right on out.... Revolution Guerrilla Warfare for me this evening.....

[Nature]

On deck....
Room101 The Big Payback
courtesy of RenoH414

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[pdq_wizzard]

Kicking it by the pool after a long day of house hunting in Idaho.

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[cocker_dude]

Enjoyed this....but only while I was drinking a milk stout. I changed to a Citrdelic and the cigar didn't pair early as well.

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[Cool Breeze]

Having my favorite cheap stick tonight after dinner.
I've smoked $8-$10 cigars that I don't enjoy as much as this one.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/prgann/C9220D9C-61AD-48E5-89A9-B5FBAB632D91_zpswc7rfgyk.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/prgann/media/C9220D9C-61AD-48E5-89A9-B5FBAB632D91_zpswc7rfgyk.jpg.html)

[tonyzoc]

Perdomo Craft Series Amber
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[droy1958]

Having my favorite cheap stick tonight after dinner.
I've smoked $8-$10 cigars that I don't enjoy as much as this one.

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Had one yesterday and loved it....

[Sprouthog]

Ffp

[GWBowman]

You're probably not wrinkled, just a couple quarts low. That's what happened to me. Drank a quart of whiskey and fluffed right on out.... Revolution Guerrilla Warfare for me this evening.....

Thanks for the help. Right now I'm working on it 16 ounces at a time with a T52
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[Bruck]

Having my favorite cheap stick tonight after dinner.
I've smoked $8-$10 cigars that I don't enjoy as much as this one.

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'em R good, but I kinda have to be in the mood for one.

[Bruck]

Having a nice Bahia Gold at the moment - another fine cheapie (this message brought to you by Bruck, cheapie connoisseur extraordinaire :))

[Hardheaded]

Lined my front deck with tiki torches so I could enjoy this outside without all the bugs. Worked, bit kinda windy and only lasted an hour. Burned way too hot in that wind. Got to watch some lightning in the distance at least.

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[WNYTONY]

Had a L'Atelier Travailleurs while out watching my daughter and granddaughter march with the girl scouts in a Memorial Day parade
And tonight a Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Short Churchill from Tobias Lutz Great cigar from an awesome Bum
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[TreySC]

My final birthday smoke
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[allusred]

You're probably not wrinkled, just a couple quarts low. That's what happened to me. Drank a quart of whiskey and fluffed right on out.... Revolution Guerrilla Warfare for me this evening.....


Sage advice right there David.
There may be some unaware that writing under his nom depPlume 'Sage Brush'
Droy is the author of that much loved volume
Rolling and Tumbling Weed.

Was it not he who advised the graduates of the sixth form at Tiny Town's *Slightly Less Than High School.*
"Take care not to set the bar too high,
Lest you find you can't reach your half pint, half pint."

[allusred]

My final birthday smoke
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Congrats on the birthday.

[BlueDevil07]

Have a restful Memorial Day.
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[Jordan23]

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[NeverBend]

Lined my front deck with tiki torches so I could enjoy this outside without all the bugs. Worked, bit kinda windy and only lasted an hour. Burned way too hot in that wind. Got to watch some lightning in the distance at least.

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Hi Dustin,

Was on my deck (exposed) as long as possible. When the bugs started to quit I knew the rain was coming so I retreated to the front porch (retreating to the 'front'? Novel idea).

Had a couple last night including, both with water and ice, muggy muggy night.
2009 Fonseca 1907 Churchill EMS. This stick was as good as these get and that's not much at all.

2009 Fonseca 1907 Toro natural. As these have been, decent, well behaved but nothing that I couldn't have had for less for half the price without the brand name.

Enjoy your Holiday all.

[tjhemp]

First a Rocky Patel Cuban blend and then a Headley Grange. Both smokes were enjoyed on the golf course today.

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[restomod]

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[pdq_wizzard]

From the local B&M in Mountain Home Idaho. We have found a house we like, now for the paperwork from hell.

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[AlanS]

Not big Rocky fan but this ones noteworthy. Thank You Tobias Lutz
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FREEDOM!

[droy1958]

From the local B&M in Mountain Home Idaho. We have found a house we like, now for the paperwork from hell.

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I assume the first requirement for the house had to be the distance to the local B&M. Glad to hear that you found a place. Good luck with signing all the paperwork!...

Cheech and Chong's "Sign Ze Papers Old Man"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVLDJHMGcQ8

[Ciro]

Sunday and Monday Sticks!

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[DLtoker]

America.
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[BlueDevil07]

Cain Maduro
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[tonyzoc]

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[Sprouthog]

Padron 45

[Cardinal]

This morning was a Hemingway. Avo Heritage this evening.

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[TreySC]

In honor of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have the freedom to do things like this
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[Upstatemax]

Hope all had a great holiday!

Had this after washing the car with my 5 year old:

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Good flavors, but it required constant attention...

[Usafvet509]

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Lancero for Heather, double robusto for me. V is for Victory, won by the blood of selfless warriors. In loving memory of Sgt Clinton D Bradley, my maternal grandfather. WW2, 3rd Armored Division

[WNYTONY]

Started the day with a popular choice
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Followed up with a Felix Assouline Ringo courtesy of zeebee
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and ending the day with a Curivari Gloria de Leon Fuerza from my long lost buddy jp1979

[allusred]

I assume the first requirement for the house had to be the distance to the local B&M. Glad to hear that you found a place. Good luck with signing all the paperwork!...

Cheech and Chong's "Sign Ze Papers Old Man"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVLDJHMGcQ8

Either...
A. Adjacent with connecting door.
Or:
B. Atop with a fireman' s pole.

[allusred]

In honor of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have the freedom to do things like this
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Well chosen and I hope as well enjoyed on this special day.

[allusred]

In honor of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have the freedom to do things like this
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Well chosen and I hope equally well enjoyed on this special day.

Edit: Doubl;e post.

[allusred]

Way back in the early hours of this day while waiting for the coffee to clear away some of the mist. Jericho Hill .44S that had ragged foot, trimmed that, and it was about 4.75x44 when lit. Bit tight draw at first then, just fine, seemed to last fairly long, and tho additional coffee didn't disperse the mist,which was internal not external, the cigar smoked well. Recall having smoked at least one of these in the past, liking it as well as the LBV.

[fataman]

JDN
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[BlueDevil07]

No special occasion other than being able to sit back and relax.
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