What did you smoke today (NC) II

[AlanS]

Ladies and Gentlebums I give you Oscar with his leaf, yes it is one in the same.
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[OtismyMan]

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Happy Fuente Friday ya bums [emoji41]

[allusred]

H. R. Sublimes...6.5x54. Morning smoke the closed foot gives a fast and perfect light,then there's the super sharp slow steady burn all the way,this time that was two hours and eighteen minutes.Along with some good hot coffee... did enjoy both my number one cigar and the coffee on this nice warm day.

[BlueDevil07]

First time with this one. Good right off the bat. Buttered popcorn on the retrohale.
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[Tobias Lutz]

Pinar Del Rio Small Batch Reserve

[projectsunfire]

Found this in the junk drawer...left over from the days of not knowing any better. Figured what the hell. So it has an impeccable construction and draw. But it's as boring and 1-dimensional as a week long paint drying festival. I can't believe people pay good money for these turds
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No offense to anyone who enjoys these. But this is horrible!


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[tonyzoc]

My last of a box of CAO Amazon Basin I got last December.

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[bluenoser]

Cain F Nub 460

[AlanS]

AB Black Market Funk

[FireTom]

First, on the ride home:

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And then a little firefighter fun at a prescribed burn:

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[TreySC]

2014 MDP north
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[Ciro]

It's been a great couple of days in NJ, two days two sticks! Enjoyed a Quesada Oktoberfest Obskur.

[WNYTONY]

Las Calaveras EL 2014 LC550 - in memory of someone I have never met

[WNYTONY]

San Cristobal Elegancia Corona...5.5x46. A favourite size cigar on a fairly warm afternoon, and that was ninety six minutes well spent, enjoyed with a bit of Rum & Coke. Thanks WNYTONY for this thoroughly excellent cigar.

Glad to hear you are liking those smokes Bob.

[allusred]

Glad to hear you are liking those smokes Bob.

Absolutely enjoying them WNYTONY...the Garcia cigars smoked, smoked very well indeed...and will be moving on to the four I have never had a chance to smoke.

[BlueDevil07]

Always good for a morning coffee smoke.
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[jhedrick83]

Today's round 2, WOAM and Carribean Cask:

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I'm always a day late with the Fuente. Whatever, everyday should be Fuente Friday! :stogie:

[Cardinal]

Nice day here, and enjoying some hard ginger ale with the cigar. Pretty good together.

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[Hardheaded]

Finally a great day out. Enjoying a Room 101 San Andreas 6x60 while my wife works on some story she is writing.

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[RenoH414]

An Isabela Firecracker last night. Man these little things are tasty!!

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And a Fine Ash Cigar 5yr anniversary Quesada Reserva today while doing stuff around the garage.

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[tonyzoc]

AJF Puro Authentico

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[six10]

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HR Sublime

[allusred]

Paul Stulac Classic Blend Ghost...6x58. A little, ok a lot over my favourite size, sure wish Paul Stulac made sone in a Corona size. Anyway a good afternoon smoke on a warm Saturday that feels much like a weekend.

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Paul Stulac Classic Blend Ghost...6x58. A little,ok a lot over my favourite size, sure wish Paul Stulac made some in a Corona size.
Anyway a good afternoon smoke on a warm Saturday that feels much like a weekend.

[BlueDevil07]

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[Ciro]

Taking a little break!

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[NeverBend]

Hello Pete,
Right with you on the inconsistent problem with cigars, when a small selection, say three to five are all over the place, that ends my desire to buy a box if they were from the same box. Have a few times gotten fivers from online retailers with widely varying wrapper shades and ranging from ok to mushy in feel. Am used to buying boxes most of the time, and haven't noticed a lot of consistancy problems when doing so, but wouldn't expect to see the problem there anyway.Also that is surely one of the best things about the Montecristos, that quality of construction time and time again has those who like the brand coming back for more of the same.
Bob.

Hi Bob,

If I had to venture a guess, cigars that don't pass QC muster may end up in smaller packs, especially on CigarBid (as a guess) where they may sell for a fraction of the listed price. The cigars that I've bought, smoked and seen that are called seconds would have formerly been called training cigars, made by apprentice or newer torcedors and they often are too tightly packed and made with lesser leaf - so that is what they are intended to be. How cigars are separated in QC certainly changes by manufacturer and brand.

2012 Pioneer Valley Especiales Churchill natural. Kirkland coffee light.

These were very good values (@~$1.20/stick) when I bought several boxes. Thought that they were all gone but found another box. Nice wrapper, well made with a consistent burn, they don't have the body or depth of an Avo but they've respectable smokes.

[DogRockets]

Tax season is finally over!! Smoking an Ave Maria Reconquista to celebrate. One of my favorite smokes.

[Upstatemax]

AJF Puro Authentico

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I just got in a lot of trouble for ordering another box of these...

Well worth it! These are ones I totally share to get others involved in our sport!

[Upstatemax]

Good espresso with one of these:

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Big thank you to Hardheaded for the cigar!

My first one and I'm liking it so far! Little harsh on the retro-hale, but I'm a pansy in that department so no surprise...

[GrouchoM]

El Baton robusto with Jarritos Mandarin soda waiting for the thunderstorms to roll in soon.

[Sprouthog]

Lp9cd

[Hardheaded]

Good espresso with one of these:

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Big thank you to Hardheaded for the cigar!

My first one and I'm liking it so far! Little harsh on the retro-hale, but I'm a pansy in that department so no surprise...

Always a solid cigar. Never mind blowing, but never dissapointing either.

[Nature]

UC Flying Pig
Courtesy of RenoH414 from too long ago.

We need to get together again brother!
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[WNYTONY]

Had an Ashton VSG Sorcerer out on the course this morning.
This damn fine cigar courtesy of the devil himself Lynn

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Tonight a My Father Le Bijou Petite Robusto

[RenoH414]

UC Flying Pig
Courtesy of RenoH414 from too long ago.

We need to get together again brother!
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Yes we do. I'm busy for about the next month getting ready for the oldest daughter to graduate but after that we will have to meet up at HG and have a couple. It'll be good to get together and have a smoke with you again brother!

Reno

[Nature]

Had an Ashton VSG Sorcerer out on the course this morning.
This damn fine cigar courtesy of the devil himself @Lynn (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/lynn.html)

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Tonight a My Father Le Bijou Petite Robusto

Two fine smokes there! I've had the VSG on two occasions, both were fantastic!
I don't think I could smoke one out on the course though.

[allusred]

Sultan Yan Java Corona Ron Stacy Signature...4.75x42. One of a pair received from WNYTONY. Burned for one hour and 26 minutes.Paid close attention to this cigar,esp because Sumatra that is real Sumatra, is a favourite of mine. Took a few notes, and that I just don't do. Once I've smoked the second of the
pair will use these brief notes to compare to how I find the second one smokes. This cigar had a dark wrapper, much darker than the one I've left.

[Bruck]

Xikar HC Red Corojo.

[WNYTONY]

Two fine smokes there! I've had the VSG on two occasions, both were fantastic!
I don't think I could smoke one out on the course though.

It lasted me a full 9 holes before it started burning my finger tips !

[AlanS]

It lasted me a full 9 holes before it started burning my finger tips !

How many strokes was that Tony?

[WNYTONY]

How many strokes was that Tony?

41 Alan
Shot 39 / 42 but I lit it on #6 so the tail end caught a nasty bogey run I couldn't get off of

[thechasm442]

RP rarely gets love from me but this is tasty.

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[BlueDevil07]

First time with this brand.
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[DogRockets]

Popping my RomaCraft cherry on a Neanderthal with a generous pour of Blanton's. What a combo!!

[dinoa2]

Had a Leaf by Oscar Maduro yesterday The smoke wrapped in a leaf instead of cello. Pretty tasty.

[Usafvet509]

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An afternoon at Just For Him with Mrsusafvet509. Her, an Oliva Serie G Cameroon, mine a Partagas Black Label

[Hardheaded]

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[greige matter]

LFD Double Ligero Chisle

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[Cardinal]

V diadema and coffee on a stormy day here.

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[Hardheaded]

Number two while getting ready and grilling up dinner.

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[Bruck]

A nice yard-gar while mowing - Nica Libre.

[Nature]

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[BlueDevil07]

An HE with a drop of apple pie.
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[AlanS]

Damn good thing I brought beer, its 87 degrees here in Lincoln City!
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[restomod]

Yes finally good weather and the first time all weekend I have an hour to smoke. Seeing what the fuss is about with these Pilon's, so far so so good it's really creamy and smooth.

Also breaking in the new ash tray finally courtesy of one AlanS...


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[Gunther7912]

Illusione R and a generous helping of the Branzig signature summer drink the big B slammer.

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[Usafvet509]

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:mope:

[Sprouthog]

Ffp

[allusred]

My father Edition Limited Corona...5x42. Nice size, excellent draw and retrohale , sharp burn line...a fine smoke.

[Usafvet509]

Diesel Unlimited Maduro D.5 to start a new review set

[allusred]

Second one of the My father Edition Limited Corona...5x42. Only very seldom do I smoke two of the same size and blend on the same day, but this...well, because sometimes...one just ain't enuff.

[Shemp Jizzle]

BLK WKS Studio Killer Bee

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[allusred]

Chillin Moose Corona...5.25x45. Box of these been lying here ever since last Thursday, figured I'd best smoke one before they crumbled to dust, just not into extreme aging of dried leaves. A very full 45 ring gauge...really a 46. Despite all that extra ordinary age the cigar is burning well,nice cup of Coffee and all is good.

[WNYTONY]

Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill from the Cigar Authority Care Package

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[Ciro]

Wrapped up a great weekend in the Garden State with this tasty stick

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[TreySC]

Had a Gurhka Regent to start yesterday it actually wasn't to bad. Then finished the day with a Tat Verocu

[BlueDevil07]

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:mope:

Was it packed with sheet metal when you went to cut it?

[Usafvet509]

Was it packed with sheet metal when you went to cut it?

That's what I was wondering

[jhedrick83]

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:mope:

Thank god for lifetime warranties!

[Usafvet509]

Thank god for lifetime warranties!

Absolutely. Emailed Xikar about it, might try to swap it @ JFH

[AlanS]

Something New!
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[AlanS]

Lunch Time!
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[Haebar]

Having a long-filler Famous Smoke Shop Private Stock Churchill. These aren't as good as I remember them.

[allusred]

Grimalkin Torpedo...6.5x52. On a warm day temp 77 rh22...nice smoke.

GRIMALKIN TORPEDO...6.5x52.

[BlueDevil07]

So much pepper!
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[OtismyMan]

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[Usafvet509]

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Lookit this! Just For Him replaced the XV for me! Love the Xikar warranty. Had to buy some sticks while I was there, of course.

[Sprouthog]

Prensado Churchill

[Usafvet509]

2nd of 5 for the Diesel review set, UHC. I believe BlueDevil07's 3 and 1/2 year old UHC snuck into my review set. Review to be posted tonight, but I will disclose here, it's awesome

[GWBowman]

Padron Londres Maduro

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[TreySC]

My step son turned 12 today. Diner with the family at a hibachi place now a. Smoke for Dad
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[WNYTONY]

Curivari Buenaventura BV 500

[thechasm442]

5 years old CAO gold maduro and a great local ipa while reading schematic diagrams for an upcoming job interview.

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[jhedrick83]

5 years old CAO gold maduro and a great local ipa while reading schematic diagrams for an upcoming job interview.

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Good luck!

[Cardinal]

5 years old CAO gold maduro and a great local ipa while reading schematic diagrams for an upcoming job interview.

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Break a leg!

[OtismyMan]

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[BlueDevil07]

If the MOW Ruination knocked up the MOW virtue, and the spawn were bad at sports AND academics, it might be the Immortal.
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[Nature]

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Tight draw. Guess it needed a bit more time in my humidor.

[allusred]

Laranja Reserva Caixa...6.5x48. Nice size very flavourful even burn made for a fine smoke.

[GWBowman]

Good Luck thechasm442

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Tattuesday is brought to you by the letter T, the color Brown, the number 6 and AlanS. Thanks again.

[AlanS]

Much like life a Short Story
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[AlanS]

Where was Bob when they came up with these numbers?
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/A4F9ECD1-1C9B-4543-B5B7-B04449E83581_zpstrkb24ch.jpg (http://s1072.photo-bucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/A4F9ECD1-1C9B-4543-B5B7-B04449E83581_zpstrkb24ch.jpg.html)

[allusred]

Where was Bob when they came up with these numbers?
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/A4F9ECD1-1C9B-4543-B5B7-B04449E83581_zpstrkb24ch.jpg (http://s1072.photo-bucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/A4F9ECD1-1C9B-4543-B5B7-B04449E83581_zpstrkb24ch.jpg.html)


Here ya go ALAN.
My Post yesterday at:8.29PM.
"Laranja Reserva Caixa...6.5x48. Nice size very flavourful even burn made for a fine smoke"

Did note the time for this cigar tho didn't include in the post.
Two hours and six minutes start to finish.
Seems I'm not a slow a smoker after all.
Ah well.

[Cardinal]

If the MOW Ruination knocked up the MOW virtue, and the spawn were bad at sports AND academics, it might be the Immortal.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/ca8129ad49459a972156bdb3ff0c33b9.jpg
Lol wonderful description. But is the lovechild good or bad?

[BlueDevil07]

Lol wonderful description. But is the lovechild good or bad?

Oh man. I hope it was just a bad stick, but I tried to smoke something else a little while later, and all I could taste was cigarettes. I have one more in the humi, but I won't touch it for at least a year. I think this one was rebranded (now called "Legend"), so it was probably selling poorly and they made it look like a new release. It has good reviews online, so we'll see what time does with it.

[Cardinal]

Oh man. I hope it was just a bad stick, but I tried to smoke something else a little while later, and all I could taste was cigarettes. I have one more in the humi, but I won't touch it for at least a year. I think this one was rebranded (now called "Legend"), so it was probably selling poorly and they made it look like a new release. It has good reviews online, so we'll see what time does with it.
Haha gotcha. Sounded like me, bad at sports and school, so I was curious.

Hopefully time will improve it.

[DLtoker]

Work gloves; I feel naked without them...5465

[OtismyMan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/162d0267de8bd33d214c51232927b002.jpg

Happy Warped Wednesday [emoji41]

[tonyzoc]

The best lunch breaks are when it's warm enough to go outside
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMAG0356_zpscjsnagux.jpg

[allusred]

Warped Flor del Valle las brumas...4.5x8. Warped Wednesday? by chance, smoked this little cigar with the long name first cigar on a nice day, along with some good coffee.Hope that today will be as nice as Tomorrow was.

[BlueDevil07]

So good
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/693c09b5ec408a2cc533071300a26e8d.jpg

[restomod]

18 holes of golf and celebrating signing a new job offer today! Leaving a great job but was time for a new challenge. Working from home now so I expect to go through a lot more sticks this summer...
http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160420_163406169_zpsjce5czfj.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160420_163406169_zpsjce5czfj.jpg.html)

[DogRockets]

Smoking a Pudgy Face tonight in celebration of the Skinny Monsters being released!

[Upstatemax]

Fun filled day:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/E090B27A-8E9B-40E6-8DE0-0D0B344BA24B_zpsnyqe7zkw.jpg

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/B9E0CFB4-4B67-43B4-8E18-D582094DB757_zpsvs59qkf5.jpg

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/8A8E501C-E128-4EA6-ABE3-08F918258936_zpsoedyvpvc.jpg

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/CA2CB52E-26F2-4DEF-8030-FA994CBCAE30_zpsxnsw4qz2.jpg

[Sprouthog]

Oliva V Figuardo

[jhedrick83]

18 holes of golf and celebrating signing a new job offer today! Leaving a great job but was time for a new challenge. Working from home now so I expect to go through a lot more sticks this summer...
http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160420_163406169_zpsjce5czfj.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160420_163406169_zpsjce5czfj.jpg.html)

Congrats, Kevin!

[TreySC]

Tat petite cazadore from Mr. Bracket himself WNYTONY. Thank you sir will definitely be looking out for more of these.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/treyfeezy/20160420_201020_zpsplokatln.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/treyfeezy/media/20160420_201020_zpsplokatln.jpg.html)

[WNYTONY]

Leaf Corojo by RenoH414

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160420_173320109_zpsj54lwh0j.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160420_173320109_zpsj54lwh0j.jpg.html)

[Upstatemax]

Leaf Corojo by RenoH414

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160420_173320109_zpsj54lwh0j.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160420_173320109_zpsj54lwh0j.jpg.html)

What did you think of it?

I have one resting in my humi right now. I really liked the maduro, I hope the Corojo carries on the awesomeness!

[WNYTONY]

What did you think of it?

I have one resting in my humi right now. I really liked the maduro, I hope the Corojo carries on the awesomeness!

Thought it was a great smoke. Excellent burn and no relights or touchups despite being out on the course but there wasn't much wind.
Second one of these (first was maduro) and I am really liking them.

[Brimy]

I think this one was rebranded (now called "Legend"), so it was probably selling poorly and they made it look like a new release.

I forget with who, but there was a copyright issue on the name! So AJ had to change it.
Sorry to hear it wasn't good to you! Usually look forward to his sticks; hopefully it was just a bad one.

[Cardinal]

18 holes of golf and celebrating signing a new job offer today! Leaving a great job but was time for a new challenge. Working from home now so I expect to go through a lot more sticks this summer...
http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160420_163406169_zpsjce5czfj.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160420_163406169_zpsjce5czfj.jpg.html)
Congrats and good choice of cigar too.

[restomod]

Congrats and good choice of cigar too.

Thanks Tim, and thanks everyone for the well wishes! Going to be scary and fun at all once, never worked from home before and the software company I will be working for is out of NYC. I am also slightly straying from my IT hardware roots and moving into software QA, should be interesting. But I needed something different to learn and accomplish, been stuck in a rut for a while now.

Btw I removed the second band before I snapped the pic but that was a pet rob Le Bijou 1922 and it was good.

[Upstatemax]

Thanks Tim, and thanks everyone for the well wishes! Going to be scary and fun at all once, never worked from home before and the software company I will be working for is out of NYC. I am also slightly straying from my IT hardware roots and moving into software QA, should be interesting. But I needed something different to learn and accomplish, been stuck in a rut for a while now.

Btw I removed the second band before I snapped the pic but that was a pet rob Le Bijou 1922 and it was good.

Congrats on the new job!

I have several friends that work from home now. A lot of companies are switching to this model...

[Hardheaded]

Congrats on the new job!

I have several friends that work from home now. A lot of companies are switching to this model...

I wish mine would. Saves me the hour drive each way and I can spend days like today working outside with a cigar or three.

[Upstatemax]

enjoying this before I go into work:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/F2F6FEE9-227E-4E33-87B2-538123AB1DC0_zpsqjqaadmw.jpg

[NeverBend]

2012 Pioneer Valley Especiales Toro with coffee light.

Found a box of these with the box of Pioneer Valley Churchill the other day. Brighter taste and not as subtle. Burns a little faster and not as even as the Churchill. Churchill was better constructed. Definitely different blends but similar and again, they aged well and are excellent values. At @$5 the Churchill wouldn't raise an eyebrow and @$3.50 neither would the Toro. These cost @$1.30, shipped, from the Devil Sight.

[rodwha]

Nat Sherman Point 5 Maduro:

http://i67.tinypic.com/bh0oht.jpg

[allusred]

My Father #3 Crema...6x49. An excellent long smoke on a nice day.

[BlueDevil07]

Courtesy of WNYTONY. Wrapper smelled like cloves and Lowry's seasoning salt (?!), but the flavors are very Padron-like. Glad I ordered a few more.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/b09da4d7d70246438e4d2892d305d287.jpg

[Cardinal]

My Father #3 Crema...6x49. An excellent long smoke on a nice day.
Great choice. I'm smoking a #1 right now, 5.5x52. Sublime!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/f63e3608cc0c548d0d22fb3ee44641fd.jpg

[Hardheaded]

My first. This 6.5"x60 should take a bit.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20160421_202142_zpsz8jr8344.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160421_202142_zpsz8jr8344.jpg.html)

[allusred]

Great choice. I'm smoking a #1 right now, 5.5x52. Sublime!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/f63e3608cc0c548d0d22fb3ee44641fd.jpg

Not certain it's featured on most of the My Father cigars, and tho it's only one part of the cigar construction, the cap on the My Father #3 Crema is the nicest of any cigar Ive smoked, a gentle taper rather than the " half ball"...can't think of a better description, but that cap on the Crema makes for perfect draw when cut and never a problem with the cap unraveling while smoking.Only a small thing,not just an aesthetic feature, but one that adds to smoking experience. Perhaps not on the same level as the sight of a pretty girl her walking along clad in her Spring dress improves a fine Spring day, but then, every little bit of fine (eye candy) helps.

[Old Smokey]

I grabbed a Tat Serie P at the lounge this afternoon and visited with lounge friend Bill who went to an Ashton event at Outlaw in KC last week and he brought me my first ESG. I am looking forward to it after it has a chance to settle down a few weeks.

[AlanS]

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[Dijit]

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[DogRockets]

Smoking my last Tat Little Face tonight. Sad to see them all gone. What a great smoke!

[GWBowman]

Odd as it may sound, the death of Prince brought back old memories. I smoked a Oliva/ Studio Tabac Serie V Melanio Petit Corona while talking to the best man of my wedding on the phone and knocking out some cranberry/pomegranate and vodka.

I see/tasted the hype behind that cigar.

[TreySC]

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[allusred]

Odd as it may sound, the death of Prince brought back old memories. I smoked a Oliva/ Studio Tabac Serie V Melanio Petit Corona while talking to the best man of my wedding on the phone and knocking out some cranberry/pomegranate and vodka.

I see/tasted the hype behind that cigar.

Oddly it was your "cranberry/pomegranate and vodka" .that triggered memories of Purple plum juice and Shine...that for some long forgotten reason we called Maracaibo. A jar and the deck started tilting/revolving. Strange the power in that Plum juice.
Time for me to hunt down some of those Southern Draw cigars.


George, thinking of the elbow bending done done back then.
Here's one from an UK newspaper that just shows how fine it is to read something written in precis /correct English...clarity above all.

Parents and doctors across Japan are campaigning for a ban on a dangerous human pyramid-building sport.
***Pictured is a female student who injured her knee.***KNEE*** it sez KNEE.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q571/alluspogo/333779B300000578-3542118-image-a-15_1460762793514_zps4bouoybv.jpg


So wonderful to read a clearly written caption for the photo.

[Cardinal]

Not certain it's featured on most of the My Father cigars, and tho it's only one part of the cigar construction, the cap on the My Father #3 Crema is the nicest of any cigar Ive smoked, a gentle taper rather than the " half ball"...can't think of a better description, but that cap on the Crema makes for perfect draw when cut and never a problem with the cap unraveling while smoking.Only a small thing,not just an aesthetic feature, but one that adds to smoking experience. Perhaps not on the same level as the sight of a pretty girl her walking along clad in her Spring dress improves a fine Spring day, but then, every little bit of fine (eye candy) helps.

I know exactly what you mean, especially on the metaphor. I was sitting on campus yesterday afternoon smoking before class and the pretty girls in springtime dresses definitely improved an already beautiful day. It was about 75 degrees, and it seemed like everyone was out walking around. That (and the cigars) almost make school bearable, some days at least.

[AndyCAYP]

When was the last time Rocky packaged the 1992 with a maroon-colored band? 2011? 2010? Either way, this one was boxed in 2009, and today seems as good a day as any to light it up.

http://www.niceashnews.com/blucover/92.jpg

Through this first inch it has displayed a pleasant pepper tingle that quickly dissolves into a mix of really strong cedar with sugar cookie, cinnamon, and kahlua bringing up the rear. There's also a far-off vegetal note that sometimes comes through as pure tobacco in taste, but it's fleeting. The retrohale is smooth as can be, the nicotine isn't noticeable, and the burn is razorsharp next to a bright white ash. It's good with my coffee (Pilon) but the profile is bright and bitey and I think it would pair better with a mojito!

[TreySC]

Shade for lunch at the B&M
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[OtismyMan]

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[Shemp Jizzle]

tatuaje TAA 2015

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[DLtoker]

Well needed break. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160422/4eb119562efb7ef57e27b533dcd63be5.jpg

[rodwha]

After a long wet week of thunderstorms we caught a break, which means I had better mow while I can! And I also received my CI order and decided to try an Oliva Flor de Oliva Lonsdale that are meant for the grass watering days.

http://i64.tinypic.com/sd04ex.jpg

A little more mellow than I recall, though it was a Robusto I believe. Still not bad for its purpose.

[allusred]

Paul Stulac White Blinding Light Toro...6x56. Do enjoy smoking Paul Stulac cigar, but sure to wish he would make some in smaller ring gauge...maybe 42-44-46. But he makes what sells, and I'll from time to time smoke them.

[restomod]

Can't let Usafvet509 and BlueDevil07 have all the Diesel fun! Back to my old stand by, robsuto unlimited maduro...


http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160422_181742544_HDR_zpsry6j25ht.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160422_181742544_HDR_zpsry6j25ht.jpg.html)

[BlueDevil07]

Can't let Usafvet509 and BlueDevil07 have all the Diesel fun! Back to my old stand by, robsuto unlimited maduro...


http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160422_181742544_HDR_zpsry6j25ht.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160422_181742544_HDR_zpsry6j25ht.jpg.html)
Looks like you're getting a visit from the tooth fairy.

[Old Smokey]

Fresh pot of coffee and a Nestor Miranda Special Selection Lancero. For the life of me I can't remember where I got this. I had a preconceived thought that I wouldn't really care for it as other NM cigars have not impressed. But this long tall Sally is pretty good. Looked it up and found it was a DPG blend.

[BlueDevil07]

My cigar or Mount Doom?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160422/06875bb8c3e84d452ea18fa8ee6d4768.jpg

[TreySC]

At least one more for today. This thanks to Cardinal

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/treyfeezy/20160422_205625_zpsd3ut0bpg.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/treyfeezy/media/20160422_205625_zpsd3ut0bpg.jpg.html)

[AlanS]

A little after dinner stick to relax with.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160422_190221_zpsuldffk8c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160422_190221_zpsuldffk8c.jpg.html)

[Nature]

Emilio AF2
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/324b378ebc6e95fc9603aa17b132084b.jpg


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[WNYTONY]

Missed posting this yesterday - a Nestor Miranda Maduro Coffee Break courtesy of restomod
Definitely liked the Maduro over the Connecticut. Good smoke - thanks Kevin

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20160421_173333905_HDR_zpsfttz1a31.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20160421_173333905_HDR_zpsfttz1a31.jpg.html)

And today a Daniel Marshall Red Petite Corona while driving and for Fuente Friday a tasty little Short Story

[coffeecup]

This afternoon I had a 4.7X60 Joya de Nicaragua Antono 1970 Grand Consul cigar.:stogie: This cigar has only been resting in my 65% rh humidor since 3-8-2016; a little over a month. This cigar had a rounded Torpedo shaped top, beautiful brown wrapper with one very thin vein. After lighting up this cigar I got pepper, leather and coffee. This cigar is very heavy, but the draw and burn were excellent. This cigar was somewhat oily, with explosive flavors and very very full bodied.:facelick: Even though this cigar is full bodied it was never overpowering and it was extremely smooth. For my taste this cigar went so well with my coffee; I was surprised.:wave: I love this cigar now and I wonder how much better it would be with some more age. I topped off this smoke with a large cup of hot coffee and I am one very relaxed man.:fly:

[allusred]

This afternoon I had a 4.7X60 Joya de Nicaragua Antono 1970 Grand Consul cigar.:stogie: This cigar has only been resting in my 65% rh humidor since 3-8-2016; a little over a month. This cigar had a rounded Torpedo shaped top, beautiful brown wrapper with one very thin vein. After lighting up this cigar I got pepper, leather and coffee. This cigar is very heavy, but the draw and burn were excellent. This cigar was somewhat oily, with explosive flavors and very very full bodied.:facelick: Even though this cigar is full bodied it was never overpowering and it was extremely smooth. For my taste this cigar went so well with my coffee; I was surprised.:wave: I love this cigar now and I wonder how much better it would be with some more age. I topped off this smoke with a large cup of hot coffee and I am one very relaxed man.:fly:

A review, a most enjoyable read. when I think of large cigars, it's the 6 -7 8 inchers with the plus , plus sized circumference. This one has to look huge.
But your write up certainly makes it sound like one well worth trying.by contrast I had to smoke my first cigar of the day indoors, with aircon working
tho it smoked well, missed being out doors. Enjoyed my second smoke on the front porch along with some good hot coffee and quiet, much better picked up the day a good bit.
If needed think I could forego smoking for a day, unlikely tho. But the Coffee, that I would not want to miss.
Thanks for this interesting read.

[GWBowman]

Oddly it was your "cranberry/pomegranate and vodka" .that triggered memories of Purple plum juice and Shine...that for some long forgotten reason we called Maracaibo. A jar and the deck started tilting/revolving. Strange the power in that Plum juice.
Time for me to hunt down some of those Southern Draw cigars.


George, thinking of the elbow bending done done back then.
Here's one from an UK newspaper that just shows how fine it is to read something written in precis /correct English...clarity above all.

Parents and doctors across Japan are campaigning for a ban on a dangerous human pyramid-building sport.
***Pictured is a female student who injured her knee.***KNEE*** it sez KNEE.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q571/alluspogo/333779B300000578-3542118-image-a-15_1460762793514_zps4bouoybv.jpg


So wonderful to read a clearly written caption for the photo.

While I'm looking at the injured "knee", I'm wondering if what I first thought was a mask, might be a filter for flatulence.

[Ciro]

Enjoyed this beauty last night

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/cigar_zpsp6gdcozr.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/cigar_zpsp6gdcozr.jpg.html)

[rodwha]

A little after dinner stick to relax with.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160422_190221_zpsuldffk8c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160422_190221_zpsuldffk8c.jpg.html)

Whatcha got there?

[AlanS]

Whatcha got there?

Its a Viva Republic Advanced Warfare!

[rodwha]

Its a Viva Republic Advanced Warfare!

Tell me more, please.

I'm finding myself preferring smaller rings, and I'm always on the lookout for a nice shorty.

*EDIT*

I found them.

[BlueDevil07]

AF Cheateau Fuente maduro
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/de32bbb1929737957376c5517c0541e0.jpg

[TreySC]

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[OtismyMan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/69ba350dfb5715a4733825e55e1d3560.jpg

To help ease the pain of a bad round of golf [emoji41]

[Cardinal]

A new one to me from allusred, a Grimalkin Torpedo. I could find very little online about the cigar, but various sites put it at either 6.25 or 6.5 x 52. First impression out of the cello was outstanding, with a very smooth wrapper and an extremely firm pack. I also noticed that this was one of those 1 in 100 or so cigars that appeared to be absolutely symmetrical. Normally I don't really look that closely, but sometimes a cigar really catches me eye for being perfectly formed. Kinda like an especially pretty girl, but I guess I do look closely for those.

Either way, somewhat knowing Bob's tastes I was expecting expecting a more peppery start, but instead it was darkly sweet and fruity to me, sort of like a cabernet, with some light spices as well. There was a lot of flavor, but I'd call this more 'balanced' than 'strong'. The last couple inches of the cigar brought a lot more pepper, earthiness, and cocoa. I can't really say which section I liked more, but the first 2/3 were very different from my normal peppery Pepin and spicy Oliva cigars and I enjoyed it immensely.

Perfect construction, both draw and burnline, and a very slow burn as well clocking in at about 2'25" total. All in all an excellent cigar, thank you Bob!

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w547/temeric79/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160423_104139_zpshbxamlui.jpg

[tonyzoc]

My first of these

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMAG0374_zps4l1i45wf.jpg

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[allusred]

A new one to me from allusred, a Grimalkin Torpedo. I could find very little online about the cigar, but various sites put it at either 6.25 or 6.5 x 52. First impression out of the cello was outstanding, with a very smooth wrapper and an extremely firm pack. I also noticed that this was one of those 1 in 100 or so cigars that appeared to be absolutely symmetrical. Normally I don't really look that closely, but sometimes a cigar really catches me eye for being perfectly formed. Kinda like an especially pretty girl, but I guess I do look closely for those.

Either way, somewhat knowing Bob's tastes I was expecting expecting a more peppery start, but instead it was darkly sweet and fruity to me, sort of like a cabernet, with some light spices as well. There was a lot of flavor, but I'd call this more 'balanced' than 'strong'. The last couple inches of the cigar brought a lot more pepper, earthiness, and cocoa. I can't really say which section I liked more, but the first 2/3 were very different from my normal peppery Pepin and spicy Oliva cigars and I enjoyed it immensely.

Perfect construction, both draw and burnline, and a very slow burn as well clocking in at about 2'25" total. All in all an excellent cigar, thank you Bob!

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w547/temeric79/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160423_104139_zpshbxamlui.jpg

Tim these old smokes from Pepin Garcia do have a certain subliminal effect. You did mention...
"First impression out of the cello was outstanding, with a very smooth wrapper and an extremely firm pack. I also noticed that this was one of those 1 in 100 or so cigars that appeared to be absolutely symmetrical. Normally I don't really look that closely, but sometimes a cigar really catches me eye for being perfectly formed. Kinda like an especially pretty girl, but I guess I do look closely for those."
This however is his secret ( subliminal ) touch, I'm sure you can guess who pointed it out to me.
It's those eyes on the band.
Anyway glad you found it a decent smoke.

[allusred]

Just finished smoking one my Ultra Premium cigars, thanks Cardinal for turning me on to these that due to their high price I might otherwise have missed.
Chillin Moose...5.25x45. Nice cigar, going to be near impossible to find something to match the high quality of the Moose with whatever I smoke next.

[Bruck]

Smoking one of my mistakes right now.

Rolled and bound a good lot of Brohibas today, will wrap them later today or tomorrow. I'll post a pic in the Torcedors subforum when they're done.

One was too narrow to fit in the mold, so I'm smoking it w/o wrapper. It's CT Broadleaf (from KY) and Nicaraguan seco and ligero. Binder is KY Dark Air. Good flave, moderate vitamin N. A little too "fresh," but that's to be expected in the circumstances.

Actually it's a double mistake, as I lit the wrong end and now the binder is unraveling :)

[allusred]

While I'm looking at the injured "knee", I'm wondering if what I first thought was a mask, might be a filter for flatulence.

Know better, but cain't let thet stop me, tried picturing what the poor girl in the photo might look like in a full length picture.
With two limbs with knees on the upper body she would be forced to walk upside down and backwards if she was to be able to see in the direction she was moving.

On the other hand if the one arm and one leg on the upper body,to keep it symmetrical were matched with the same,and on opposing sides, moving about would mean something worse than a crablike way of travel,even if all four limbs were of equal lenghts.

This led me to conclude that the person who provided that "precis/..... caption"
may well have originaly been from one of those countries when every other week someone is born with a tail growing from their chest and is regarded as a god.
~~~
I quit reading, or rather trying to read, one of our local newspapers when a story of a visiting head of state was pictured being greeted by dignitaries upon arrival at an airport.
The picture used,about a 5x7 inch photo, showed an attractive girl in a bikini on a beach,this ran in all editions of that newspaper that day.
~~~
George do you think there might be any chance that the estemed Dr.Hue Ming might be persuaded to provide some insight as to the true nature of the girl's "Knee' injury?

Now to justify inclusion in this thread, you will have to smoke something while constructing a reply. A slow burning Churchill sized cigar,or perhaps a pipe or two is advised.Along with something to drink of course.
I'm off to smoke and drink whilst pondering once again the plight of this injured child wearing the mask to protect herself from the second hand smoke of those reading the story.

[BlueDevil07]

AJF Witchdoktor, exclusive to JR Cigars. More "meh" than watching a juggler at the mall.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/afacd8235565029b1a2955a0bb01d092.jpg

[allusred]

AJF Witchdoktor, exclusive to JR Cigars. More "meh" than watching a juggler at the mall.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/afacd8235565029b1a2955a0bb01d092.jpg

Sounds as if they put more thought into the band than the cigar it wraps.

[BlueDevil07]

Sounds as if they put more thought into the band than the cigar it wraps.
It's getting better, but still missing something. The band is snazzy though.

[Cardinal]

Tim these old smokes from Pepin Garcia do have a certain subliminal effect. You did mention...
"First impression out of the cello was outstanding, with a very smooth wrapper and an extremely firm pack. I also noticed that this was one of those 1 in 100 or so cigars that appeared to be absolutely symmetrical. Normally I don't really look that closely, but sometimes a cigar really catches me eye for being perfectly formed. Kinda like an especially pretty girl, but I guess I do look closely for those."
This however is his secret ( subliminal ) touch, I'm sure you can guess who pointed it out to me.
It's those eyes on the band.
Anyway glad you found it a decent smoke.

Just finished smoking one my Ultra Premium cigars, thanks Cardinal for turning me on to these that due to their high price I might otherwise have missed.
Chillin Moose...5.25x45. Nice cigar, going to be near impossible to find something to match the high quality of the Moose with whatever I smoke next.

Now that's interesting, I didn't know the Grimalkin was a Pepin. Wouldn't have guessed at the start, but that last little bit tasted more Pepin-y to me.

And you can't beat the Moose! Best of the best of the best, sir!

[droy1958]

This afternoon I had a 4.7X60 Joya de Nicaragua Antono 1970 Grand Consul cigar.:stogie: This cigar has only been resting in my 65% rh humidor since 3-8-2016; a little over a month. This cigar had a rounded Torpedo shaped top, beautiful brown wrapper with one very thin vein. After lighting up this cigar I got pepper, leather and coffee. This cigar is very heavy, but the draw and burn were excellent. This cigar was somewhat oily, with explosive flavors and very very full bodied.:facelick: Even though this cigar is full bodied it was never overpowering and it was extremely smooth. For my taste this cigar went so well with my coffee; I was surprised.:wave: I love this cigar now and I wonder how much better it would be with some more age. I topped off this smoke with a large cup of hot coffee and I am one very relaxed man.:fly:

I bought ten of those last August I think. Smoked a few, but letting the others nap along with some of the Robusto Grande's. Good dependable cigar....

[Cardinal]

My first one of these Alex Bradley Mundial figurados. This was listed as 4.25x48, and the burn was good but I didn't care much for the flavor - too dry and woody for my taste.

I had the cello marked 5/14, so this might be one that should have been smoked newer.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w547/temeric79/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160423_135135_zpslggc8kuf.jpg

[droy1958]

Just finished smoking one my Ultra Premium cigars, thanks Cardinal for turning me on to these that due to their high price I might otherwise have missed.
Chillin Moose...5.25x45. Nice cigar, going to be near impossible to find something to match the high quality of the Moose with whatever I smoke next.

I've got to score a box of those! Never heard a bad thing about them, and the price is great. I broke down and bought a few Schizo's and they were great! Not because of the price, but because they WERE a great short filler smoke....

[Sprouthog]

Cain F Lance

[GrouchoM]

My first RP, no complaints so far.

[TreySC]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/treyfeezy/20160423_212336_zpsuisjmgcg.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/treyfeezy/media/20160423_212336_zpsuisjmgcg.jpg.html)

[pdq_wizzard]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/348ca14ac947e6e9c4600997f66df675.jpg

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[GWBowman]

Know better, but cain't let thet stop me, tried picturing what the poor girl in the photo might look like in a full length picture.
With two limbs with knees on the upper body she would be forced to walk upside down and backwards if she was to be able to see in the direction she was moving.

On the other hand if the one arm and one leg on the upper body,to keep it symmetrical were matched with the same,and on opposing sides, moving about would mean something worse than a crablike way of travel,even if all four limbs were of equal lenghts.

This led me to conclude that the person who provided that "precis/..... caption"
may well have originaly been from one of those countries when every other week someone is born with a tail growing from their chest and is regarded as a god.
~~~
I quit reading, or rather trying to read, one of our local newspapers when a story of a visiting head of state was pictured being greeted by dignitaries upon arrival at an airport.
The picture used,about a 5x7 inch photo, showed an attractive girl in a bikini on a beach,this ran in all editions of that newspaper that day.
~~~
George do you think there might be any chance that the estemed Dr.Hue Ming might be persuaded to provide some insight as to the true nature of the girl's "Knee' injury?

Now to justify inclusion in this thread, you will have to smoke something while constructing a reply. A slow burning Churchill sized cigar,or perhaps a pipe or two is advised.Along with something to drink of course.
I'm off to smoke and drink whilst pondering once again the plight of this injured child wearing the mask to protect herself from the second hand smoke of those reading the story.

Bob, as I read your post, puffing a SWAG Puro Dominicano Infamous and nursing a Bar Hopper IPA from South Street Brewery under a full moon, many thoughts come to mind.

The comment about the girl with too many knees, having to walk upside down and backward, brings to mind my brother's dog. Poor mutt is so ugly, my brother shaved the dog's hindquarters and taught it to walk backward. Said it was less embarrassing.

I have no idea when those dignitaries visited. If it was during the administration of President Bill Clinton, that picture may be from the actual event. Sounds like the kind of person Slick Willie would have invited and welcome with open...arms. (yes, let's go with arms)

I feel comfortable saying, if the good doctor were offered some grant money, she would surely publish some finding, whether she knew anything about this, or not.

[Bruck]

Having a nice Brohiba from a batch I assembled in February. I normally let them rest a bit longer, but my previous batches have been depleted :(

Anyway, this one has a PA wrapper (natural, not Shade or Broadleaf, from Larry in KY), KY Dark Air binder, and a mix of Latin American leaves for filler.

Enjoying it with a bit of cactus whisky on a cool northern VA evening :)

[coffeecup]

A review, a most enjoyable read. when I think of large cigars, it's the 6 -7 8 inchers with the plus , plus sized circumference. This one has to look huge.
But your write up certainly makes it sound like one well worth trying.by contrast I had to smoke my first cigar of the day indoors, with aircon working
tho it smoked well, missed being out doors. Enjoyed my second smoke on the front porch along with some good hot coffee and quiet, much better picked up the day a good bit.
If needed think I could forego smoking for a day, unlikely tho. But the Coffee, that I would not want to miss.
Thanks for this interesting read.

Bob, you are correct that this is one very fat cigars.:loco: I really don't have a problem with large ring size cigars, but since this is a very powerful full bodied cigar I would have preferred a smaller ring size. I had been interested in this cigar for a while and I saw it on CBID and I put out a low bid not thinking that I would get it, but I got it.:glee: I will admit that this cigar was constructed extremely well and the box was absolutely beautiful. When my wife saw these cigars she told me in a very serious voice that this cigar box was hers and not to be taken out to the garage to be used for screws, nails or nuts etc.:lol: It really surprised me when she told me that she enjoyed the aroma of the cigar. Dang-it what else can a cigar lover wish for.:chicken:

[allusred]

Bob, you are correct that this is one very fat cigars.:loco: I really don't have a problem with large ring size cigars, but since this is a very powerful full bodied cigar I would have preferred a smaller ring size. I had been interested in this cigar for a while and I saw it on CBID and I put out a low bid not thinking that I would get it, but I got it.:glee: I will admit that this cigar was constructed extremely well and the box was absolutely beautiful. When my wife saw these cigars she told me in a very serious voice that this cigar box was hers and not to be taken out to the garage to be used for screws, nails or nuts etc.:lol: It really surprised me when she told me that she enjoyed the aroma of the cigar. Dang-it what else can a cigar lover wish for.:chicken:

When your wife likes the box and the smell of the cigar thats something right there.
Congrats.

[allusred]

Now that's interesting, I didn't know the Grimalkin was a Pepin. Wouldn't have guessed at the start, but that last little bit tasted more Pepin-y to me.

And you can't beat the Moose! Best of the best of the best, sir!

Indeed those do deliver value for the $ even at the Astronomically high price.

[allusred]

Bob, as I read your post, puffing a SWAG Puro Dominicano Infamous and nursing a Bar Hopper IPA from South Street Brewery under a full moon, many thoughts come to mind.

The comment about the girl with too many knees, having to walk upside down and backward, brings to mind my brother's dog. Poor mutt is so ugly, my brother shaved the dog's hindquarters and taught it to walk backward. Said it was less embarrassing.

I have no idea when those dignitaries visited. If it was during the administration of President Bill Clinton, that picture may be from the actual event. Sounds like the kind of person Slick Willie would have invited and welcome with open...arms. (yes, let's go with arms)

I feel comfortable saying, if the good doctor were offered some grant money, she would surely publish some finding, whether she knew anything about this, or not.

Certainly Dr. Hue Ming, if provided with a Substantial grant would in her unmatchable style deliver a paper that would further embellish her standing as one of the most respected researchers of this century. One can only hope that she shall receive whatever $um required for her to devote the time to, in her clear and concise, not to mention beautifully constructed prose still another study for her multitude of fans to marvel at that might stand alongside some of her ground breaking research that has so entranced the academic world to date.

[allusred]

Paul Stulac Ghost...6x58. Smoked while watching the fights on HBO tonight, Cholotito vs Arroyo was a real treat and GGG continued to demonstrate just how good he is. The cigar along with a wee bit of Rum and coke was equally as enjoyable as the boxing, so a good evening, so far.

[Ciro]

My ending to a great Saturday!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/20160423_202057_zps6sicyncd.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/20160423_202057_zps6sicyncd.jpg.html)

[droy1958]

Tabak Especial Dulce that my wife bought me along with a cup of coffee and a beautiful morning...

[Brimy]

AJF Witchdoktor, exclusive to JR Cigars. More "meh" than watching a juggler at the mall.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/afacd8235565029b1a2955a0bb01d092.jpg

Is AJF becoming a RP/Gurka, producing an abundance of mediocre cigars?!
I hope not.

[Brimy]

My first one of these Alex Bradley Mundial figurados. This was listed as 4.25x48, and the burn was good but I didn't care much for the flavor - too dry and woody for my taste.

I had the cello marked 5/14, so this might be one that should have been smoked newer.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w547/temeric79/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160423_135135_zpslggc8kuf.jpg

Just picked one up yesterday. Going to get another & smoke one fresh & let the other sit for a bit.
Thanks for the info/opinion.

[Cardinal]

Just picked one up yesterday. Going to get another & smoke one fresh & let the other sit for a bit.
Thanks for the info/opinion.
Most of the cigars I'm smoking now from 2-3 years ago are still good, but I don't notice a major difference usually. I have had a couple that I thought had declined though.

Too bad I have no idea what this was like a couple years ago. You're smart to smoke one now and put another one away.

[Brimy]

You're smart to smoke one now and put another one away.

Watching/listening to you folks over the years (going on 3) has taught me well!

And with a few exceptions, I haven't had the opportunity to smoke anything older than a year. I'm sure most have been there while building a stash; buy, acclimate, smoke! Hell I'm sure we've all done our share of ROTT too!

[Cardinal]

And with a few exceptions, I haven't had the opportunity to smoke anything older than a year.

Eeeeenteresting, eeeenteresting...Noted =)

[tonyzoc]

Leaf Sumatra, my first of these

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMAG0375_zpsfa1fqccw.jpg

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[BlueDevil07]

Is AJF becoming a RP/Gurka, producing an abundance of mediocre cigars?!
I hope not.
It's looking like that, but I think as long as it's not an "exclusive" like this, they should be ok. IMO he'd do better to stick with 1-2 new releases a year.

[tjhemp]

I have been smoking more than usual the last couple of days so here's the lineup.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/FF6D3DE1-1C3A-4848-A386-A0CDBBB44EDC_zpsbuijyqco.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FF6D3DE1-1C3A-4848-A386-A0CDBBB44EDC_zpsbuijyqco.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/2095c57b-2c81-4d65-912b-98a4a2bae5b6_zpskmxopder.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2095c57b-2c81-4d65-912b-98a4a2bae5b6_zpskmxopder.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/602E02D5-FCE8-4E83-9399-E0D628FF9937_zpship6emj8.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/602E02D5-FCE8-4E83-9399-E0D628FF9937_zpship6emj8.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/7F0AF874-CD5D-4509-BAA1-5A1AFD76FC4A_zpsvbnsid6g.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7F0AF874-CD5D-4509-BAA1-5A1AFD76FC4A_zpsvbnsid6g.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/E8386A9C-9F0B-4C99-AFBD-CE5A48CDEC62_zpsh2dfm9il.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E8386A9C-9F0B-4C99-AFBD-CE5A48CDEC62_zpsh2dfm9il.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/tjhempel/Mobile%20Uploads/71A0D9DD-03A7-4A6F-B1CB-D6D9A2EF2E20_zpsbull6gbw.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/tjhempel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/71A0D9DD-03A7-4A6F-B1CB-D6D9A2EF2E20_zpsbull6gbw.jpg.html)

[BlueDevil07]

Padron 1964 Exclusivo. Figured I would try the natural, but still prefer the maduro.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/7708e461d59ffcfd6f3ec025042b1cdd.jpg

[greige matter]

AF Hemingway Signature

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/e0d5842acadfeefd322b517348d0a6aa.jpg


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[tonyzoc]

Cigar #2 today...
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMAG0378_zpscvtu0xpj.jpg

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[BlueDevil07]

Decided to go with one more. Tastes like dark fruit/plum and white pepper.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/6b5748b940158ac36f8b7ff8593980cb.jpg

[tonyzoc]

Decided to go with one more. Tastes like dark fruit/plum and white pepper.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/6b5748b940158ac36f8b7ff8593980cb.jpg
Another AJF stick. I like these and pick them up in auction for $3 or $4 each...at that price they're a steal. I did get 2 of those WitchDoktors from a JR sampler free with a box purchase. I thought they were decent. I don't think I'd buy them at $6 a stick though.

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[Cardinal]

First one today was a Hirochi Robaina. Good flavor, but had to almost continually touch up the burn line which got pretty old.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w547/temeric79/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160424_124317_zpsgj6nf12x.jpg

Then I tried another one of these Obsidian Half Coronas. I tried 2 when I bought them about a year and a half ago, and they were absolutely repugnant. Time has helped out the flavor significantly, but they still have a burned wax aroma. I might try one in another year and a half and toss 'em in the trash if they don't lose that funk.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w547/temeric79/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160424_145911_zpsskiro53n.jpg

[fastnbulbous]

Had my 3rd Cabaiguan Guapos 46 from my first box purchase.
About 7 months old.

They keep getting better.

[DLtoker]

These are fantastic. Ten pulls in and this is going to make it a good day...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/df4f8d79e036795fe73f557b9a62d64b.jpg

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[Nature]

La Flor Dominicana
Cabinet Maduro #6

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[dinoa2]

after some weed eating and not enough to make a dent, the old man is not what he used to be. A J.D. Howard , pretty good smoke

[TreySC]

Another little gem from WNYTONY
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/treyfeezy/20160424_195358_zpsr84ldyex.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/treyfeezy/media/20160424_195358_zpsr84ldyex.jpg.html)

[rodwha]

Trying a tiny stick from Montecristo called Memories. I like the taste but it's a bit hard to draw from.

http://i67.tinypic.com/11jn5nn.jpg

[Sprouthog]

AB Tempus Imperator

[droy1958]

...

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Trying a tiny stick from Montecristo called Memories. I like the taste but it's a bit hard to draw from.

http://i67.tinypic.com/11jn5nn.jpg

I've had a few mammaries that were the same way. I liked the taste, but they were hard to draw from.....

[droy1958]

La Flor Dominicana
Cabinet Maduro #6

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Friggin' gorgeous, and the flowers are nice also.....

[Cool Breeze]

I actually had this one yesterday and didn't get around to posting it.
Thanks again to Gunther7912. I'm enjoying these very much.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/prgann/556D35F4-E82A-4E69-86B0-C10D4587BCBF_zpsxqff17sd.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/prgann/media/556D35F4-E82A-4E69-86B0-C10D4587BCBF_zpsxqff17sd.jpg.html)

[rodwha]

"I've had a few mammaries that were the same way. I liked the taste, but they were hard to draw from....."


It actually seemed to open up about midway. I ended up with a bit over 40 mins with it probably due to the slow draws. It became much smokier afterwards. Not a bad stick if the rest aren't like that in the beginning.

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I actually had this one yesterday and didn't get around to posting it.
Thanks again to Gunther7912. I'm enjoying these very much.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/prgann/556D35F4-E82A-4E69-86B0-C10D4587BCBF_zpsxqff17sd.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/prgann/media/556D35F4-E82A-4E69-86B0-C10D4587BCBF_zpsxqff17sd.jpg.html)

That thing looks huge! What's the ring size?

[Upstatemax]

Nica Libre Contras while mowing the lawn this morning and then a La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor after dinner (and many, many drinks)...

Decided on a "personal" shot this while I processed payroll, you know, to pay my employees. haha.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/7E626B9D-FCF7-4C07-AD4B-4908C311F06E_zpsxfj8ywmg.jpg

Headphones in, rocking to the music while I "work"...

[droy1958]

I actually had this one yesterday and didn't get around to posting it.
Thanks again to Gunther7912. I'm enjoying these very much.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/prgann/556D35F4-E82A-4E69-86B0-C10D4587BCBF_zpsxqff17sd.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/prgann/media/556D35F4-E82A-4E69-86B0-C10D4587BCBF_zpsxqff17sd.jpg.html)

That's a great smoke. Just give it 6 months rest.....

[Cool Breeze]

That thing looks huge! What's the ring size?

That's what she said. lol

Sorry I couldn't resist. Apparently I'm still in Jr. High or something.

I'm not 100% certain on the ring gauge, as they were gifted to me. I believe they're just a 60 though.
It's not quite as big as the pic makes it look. I just use my iPhone and all my pics tend to make a cigar look larger than they are.

[Gunther7912]

That's what she said. lol

Sorry I couldn't resist. Apparently I'm still in Jr. High or something.

I'm not 100% certain on the ring gauge, as they were gifted to me. I believe they're just a 60 though.
It's not quite as big as the pic makes it look. I just use my iPhone and all my pics tend to make a cigar look larger than they are.

The pic makes it look like about an 85rg lol :) the box press made them look larger than they actually are also. That said, I don't recall the actual RG. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying them :stogie:

[thechasm442]

Good cigar, good movie, and a hell of a great beer

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[WNYTONY]

Another little gem from WNYTONY
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Those are pretty good little smokes. From Mike Chiusano - formerly of Davidoff / Cusano after he left to go out on his own.

For me today - a San Cristobal Revelation Legend on the golf course this morning and then a Quesada Tributo Alvarito and a Tatuaje Havana Angeles while travelling tonight for work.
Got them at a steal of a deal too !

[allusred]

Caldwell Iberian Express Gibralter Extra Jamon Jamon...4.5x44. Long name for a relatively short cigar that I recieved from WNYTONY. Total burn time was right at one hour and twenty minutes. Once lit this firm, but not hard cigar let me know it was full strength ,some bite when retrohaling.
Fourteen minutes in and the retrohale was a bit milder, noticed at the twenty five minute mark that had dipped a tad in terms of strength,still I was expecting it might well come screaming back up before the finish. That did not happen,but doubt the strength dropped much below full at any time. One touch up when the burn line got a bit wavy,tho likely it would have self corrected quickly if left alone.All in all a good, well constructed cigar smooth open draw all the way. Do think I might well have put it down had it upped the power beyond its starting point. Don't think I'd tackle one of these before at having gotten that morning coffee fix in. Would never happen, since it's very unlikely I could cut and light a cigar before at least two cups of hot coffee,never too certain I'm alive until the coffee kicks in to be honest.
This is one that will get your attention once lit.

[allusred]

Starting this day, or week, anyway it's a time the Sun is shining...with a My Father # 3 Crema...6x49. Just lit once I tote cigar and Coffee out to front porch will find out if that Sun's going get a bit more warm going.

[NeverBend]

Watching/listening to you folks over the years (going on 3) has taught me well!

And with a few exceptions, I haven't had the opportunity to smoke anything older than a year. I'm sure most have been there while building a stash; buy, acclimate, smoke! Hell I'm sure we've all done our share of ROTT too!

Hi Brian.

When I buy, I tend to buy i bulk. Probably a psychologically problem linked to my starting work at a cigar shop at such a tender age (10 :)) where I got used to unpacking cartons with many boxes and I still relax when stacking and storing. Even so, I try to smoke samples of each brand and series ROTT as a baseline but the truth is that many 'boutiques' are inconsistent even in a 5-pack and a single cigar is not always representative of the rest. Tends to be why I will buy some codger brands that I've found to be consistent over many years.

Age, past a point, isn't always good (and all of my cigars are at least 2 years old). Same with pipe tobacco. Think of it like wine where Bordeaux (reds) age well but Beaujolais doesn't and many whites tend to have limitations on optimal age.

in 2009 I bought over 600 Fonseca 1907 from JR based on about 20 samples. The large shipment are bad sticks, from taste to burn to construction (they look better than they smoke). Age shows their inconsistencies (they now all have terrible draw) and the taste is worse than when fresh. Yes, I smoke my mistakes and I've been paying for these turkeys for years but every time I smoke one I think, "one less'.

Been smoking a lot these past few months, lately Pioneer Valley Especiales (Churchill is better than the Toro) and 20 packs of Pinar Del Rio. Currently a Pinar Habano Sun Grown. The best that I've had (recently) are 2009 Oliva Saison Rothschilds that are good, solid construction, rich taste but with a little edge. These Saison have 3 years age and could use another 2 optimally. With a cup of Kirkland coffee, light.

Pete

[Brimy]

Hi Brian.

When I buy, I tend to buy i bulk. Probably a psychologically problem linked to my starting work at a cigar shop at such a tender age (10 :)) where I got used to unpacking cartons with many boxes and I still relax when stacking and storing. Even so, I try to smoke samples of each brand and series ROTT as a baseline but the truth is that many 'boutiques' are inconsistent even in a 5-pack and a single cigar is not always representative of the rest. Tends to be why I will buy some codger brands that I've found to be consistent over many years.

Age, past a point, isn't always good (and all of my cigars are at least 2 years old). Same with pipe tobacco. Think of it like wine where Bordeaux (reds) age well but Beaujolais doesn't and many whites tend to have limitations on optimal age.

in 2009 I bought over 600 Fonseca 1907 from JR based on about 20 samples. The large shipment are bad sticks, from taste to burn to construction (they look better than they smoke). Age shows their inconsistencies (they now all have terrible draw) and the taste is worse than when fresh. Yes, I smoke my mistakes and I've been paying for these turkeys for years but every time I smoke one I think, "one less'.

Been smoking a lot these past few months, lately Pioneer Valley Especiales (Churchill is better than the Toro) and 20 packs of Pinar Del Rio. Currently a Pinar Habano Sun Grown. The best that I've had (recently) are 2009 Oliva Saison Rothschilds that are good, solid construction, rich taste but with a little edge. These Saison have 3 years age and could use another 2 optimally. With a cup of Kirkland coffee, light.

Pete

Hey Pete!
Thx for sharing your experience! One of the things that I truly love about this place. 8)

From the various conversations about resting/aging, I'very come believe that with NC's acclimation is all that's needed with most. I've had a few (typically less expensive sticks) that I believe got better with a longer rest. And the higher end stuff that I have had the pleasure to smoke, seem to only lose it's vitamin N or "pepper bomb" status.

Smoking ROTT to establish a baseline sounds like the thing to do. And I guess I've been lucky (or I'm still too new to this game to realize the difference), where my 5'ers seem to have been consistent.

Great to hear from you Pete!

[OtismyMan]

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Happy Las Mareas Monday [emoji41]

[Dijit]

Tiger kitty soft paws. Way too light for my tastes.

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[NeverBend]

...I guess I've been lucky (or I'm still too new to this game to realize the difference), where my 5'ers seem to have been consistent.

Never apologize for being 'new', you've got good taste buds.

I buy most of my stock off of a site that shall not be named. Prices are great but I suspect that they are often the lesser yield. Cigars are all different even though we expect them to be the same (that's part of what we pay for). No manufacturer can insure consistent yield so those selected by QC as inferior either 'taint' the better product or an alternate sales method is found - me :). I've had my share of winners from this site and I've smoked ~1000 sticks over the past 12 monthsr but I still have >1500 to go (sadly ~200 are Fonseca 1907) and then I'll probably go back to same site and go fishing again.

[AlanS]

LaRiqueza#4 on walk for lunch.

[droy1958]

I'm guessing this is a couple years old... ;)

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[BlueDevil07]

This is a flavor bomb.
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[rodwha]

After bottling beer I wanted to try another quick smoke. Victor Sinclair Series '55 Corojo cigarillo:

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Not bad at all for a cheap smoke.

[Sprouthog]

Las Calaveras 2014 Toro

[WNYTONY]

Caldwell Iberian Express Gibralter Extra Jamon Jamon...4.5x44. Long name for a relatively short cigar that I recieved from WNYTONY. Total burn time was right at one hour and twenty minutes. Once lit this firm, but not hard cigar let me know it was full strength ,some bite when retrohaling.
Fourteen minutes in and the retrohale was a bit milder, noticed at the twenty five minute mark that had dipped a tad in terms of strength,still I was expecting it might well come screaming back up before the finish. That did not happen,but doubt the strength dropped much below full at any time. One touch up when the burn line got a bit wavy,tho likely it would have self corrected quickly if left alone.All in all a good, well constructed cigar smooth open draw all the way. Do think I might well have put it down had it upped the power beyond its starting point. Don't think I'd tackle one of these before at having gotten that morning coffee fix in. Would never happen, since it's very unlikely I could cut and light a cigar before at least two cups of hot coffee,never too certain I'm alive until the coffee kicks in to be honest.
This is one that will get your attention once lit.

Nice review Bob. Those little guys kicked my butt - glad to see they came across strong for someone else.

For me today a tasty Tat Black Petite Lance courtesy of Rocket Scientologist I knew this one wasn't going to last long after it got unpacked !
Thanks Brad

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[OtismyMan]

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Good morning ya Bums [emoji41]

[OtismyMan]

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Am I the only one smoking this morning/afternoon ...lol

[jhedrick83]

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Am I the only one smoking this morning/afternoon ...lol

Just rub it in there, Steve...:moon2:

[allusred]

Nice review Bob. Those little guys kicked my butt - glad to see they came across strong for someone else.

For me today a tasty Tat Black Petite Lance courtesy of Rocket Scientologist I knew this one wasn't going to last long after it got unpacked !
Thanks Brad

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Tony,
Figure I could've gotten at least another five minutes on the cigar, but for me it was just a full cigar.
Can't really a proper review because tho I do get the flavour changes while smoking only seldom can I put a name to any.
So, I'm just a cigar smoker.

[allusred]

Chillin Moose...5.25x45. On a rainy Tuesday.

[six10]

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Davidoff Nicaragua Toro. Thought about it after and these are probably my highest ranked NC ever. Fantastic on so many levels. Just the whole experience. Wow.

[AlanS]

Chillin Moose...5.25x45. On a rainy Tuesday.

and...

[allusred]

and...

Rains stopped, cigars smoked.

Once I've had some more coffee to stay awake may well try to find another cigar to smoke, tho likely that wont be 'nother of the Ultra Premium Moose herd.

[Nature]

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[OtismyMan]

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Couldn't wait till Wednesday [emoji41]

[AlanS]

Rains stopped, cigars smoked.

Once I've had some more coffee to stay awake may well try to find another cigar to smoke, tho likely that wont be 'nother of the Ultra Premium Moose herd.
Herd or turd? I've yet to try one, but have some resting.

[droy1958]

Las Calaveras 2014 Toro

I had my first LC 2014 yesterday, and was very pleased!...
Had a Buena Vista pyramid earlier today while mowing before the storms come in. They've come along nicely...

[droy1958]

and...

The moose was cold and wet.....

[bluenoser]

Kristoff Maduro Short Robusto

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[NeverBend]

2012 Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown Toro with Diet Pepsi.

Proxy for several Pinars; Seleccione,Classico and Sun Grown. Seleccione's the best, Classico good and Sun Grown ranges from fair to good based mostly on differences in taste. A decent sample bundle, they cost ~$29.00 shipped for 20 and are better (especially the Seleccione) with the age.

[allusred]

Herd or turd? I've yet to try one, but have some resting.

Them mi be restin naow...but gon git rest less quik like.

[Ciro]

Snuck one in while grilling!!

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[rodwha]

Trying' another new smoke I recently bought. Though I don't care much for their standard Gold line as it seems a little too mild (maybe the Churchill would be better?) I find this has a very nice flavor! Smokes nicely too. I'm finding I like the Corona size over my initial favorite Robusto.

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[OtismyMan]

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Contractors finally left... Time to enjoy my favorite day of the week...Warped Wednesday [emoji41]

[allusred]

Warped Flor Del Valle Las Brumas...4.5x48. Not sure if the cigar warps this Wednesday or vice versa...anyway a good start to the day.
Seems someone's smoking these,about time to find a few more little ones...or a lengthier version.

[FireTom]

On the ride home:

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And then that awkward moment when you realize it may be about time to invest in an ashtray for the car:

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Yes, that's my company cell phone acting as a cigar clip so that I could pump gas.

[droy1958]

Git-R-Dun....


On the ride home:

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And then that awkward moment when you realize it may be about time to invest in an ashtray for the car:

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Yes, that's my company cell phone acting as a cigar clip so that I could pump gas.

[BlueDevil07]

Oliva V lancero with 2.5 yrs rest
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[Usafvet509]

Trying' another new smoke I recently bought. Though I don't care much for their standard Gold line as it seems a little too mild (maybe the Churchill would be better?) I find this has a very nice flavor! Smokes nicely too. I'm finding I like the Corona size over my initial favorite Robusto.

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AH HA!!!! They ARE smokable! Bob, do you know how many people slam those as having asbestos wrappers?