What did you smoke today? (Non-Habanos Edition)

[Bruck]

Bruck, no sir, you're not alone. I have had a couple of G2's, and enjoyed both. The new G2 maduro has me thinking about a 5er

Very good... I used to keep some of those in the humi, but they're a little too hit or miss for me - they're supposedly mixed filler, made from the leftovers from the more premium lines.

And for purposes of the thread topic, I had a CLE Cuarenta during my TWO HOUR COMMUTE HOME today.

[Cool Breeze]

Is she okay?

Unfortunately.

[Upstatemax]

Unfortunately.


Haha.

So you're in the same boat as me...

[allusred]

Wait, what?

Sometimes I'm damn stupid!

Is she okay?

Dang them twisty words.

[egoo33]

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[Upstatemax]

Dang them twisty words.

After a few drinks, they all start to run together...

[Lynn]

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now dam ifin that aint interestin..aint never seen one of those...are they always veiny???

[RogueBallBoy]

Crushin the "honey do" list today. Earned a no. 9
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[egoo33]

now dam ifin that aint interestin..aint never seen one of those...are they always veiny???

Only when it's throbbing [emoji81]


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[Lynn]

Only when it's throbbing [emoji81]


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for some reason I really like those heavey veined cigars.....just seem to have better draw...

[Usafvet509]

Earlier, Diesel Unlimited (D.4?) .... And since bold begets bold, currently a Diesel Unlimited maduro D.5 paired with Cameron's Intense French roast

Edit: Bruck, just scored a 5er of G2 maduro torpedo's on the devil site.

[Hardheaded]

Going home, not coming home. lol

And Dustin, there's not a damn thing wrong with a Brickhouse maduro. I haven't tried the natural, but have had several of the maduros and they are a good stick.

Never meant to imply it was bad, but it's no padron by a long shot. I keep them for when I don't want a yard gar but can't decide what I actually want.

Having had both the maduro and the natural I vastly prefer the Brickhouse Maduro. The one I had last night was a bit off, however.

[NeverBend]

Graycliff 30 year anniversary.
I think I'm the only one on this forum who smokes Graycliff. Or at least admits to it :)

Morning Bruce,

I smoke 'em occasionally, even included the G2 in a roundup on CT Ecuador wrappers. Internally I think of them as the Rich Man's Gurkha :) without some of the construction problems that make for time bombs.

To me, the Graycliffe 1666 (I believe this was the name) maduro was very good. The G2 is ok and a good value but I haven't liked the Platinum.

2013 Arganese Cafe Dominicana Breakfast Blend Toro with Pub blend coffee graciously supplied by GWBowman. Last stick of these from this box.

[fataman]

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[OtismyMan]

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[NeverBend]

2014 Pinar del Rio Exclusivo Reserva Limitada Toro with Diet Pepsi on an unseasonably warm (73 degrees), but overcast and drizzly day.

If the Name indicated quality then this would be a winner.

[Bernardini]

Been battling a nasty cold/virus for a week and a half. Antibiotics hasn't really rectified the situation, so I'm gonna kill it with smoke and some bourbon. Probably not smart but it's 79 here today, unheard of for November!

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[NeverBend]

Been battling a nasty cold/virus for a week and a half. Antibiotics hasn't really rectified the situation, so I'm gonna kill it with smoke and some bourbon. Probably not smart but it's 79 here today, unheard of for November!

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Hope that you get better soon Andy.

2014 Pinar del Rio Small Batch Exclusivo Toro with some lemon seltzer on a warm but dismal day.

Another stick with a long name.

[OtismyMan]

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Round 2....


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[droy1958]

AB Prensado. After around a year nap, they actually act like they want to burn without five relights, and also giving up some flavor. They took a nose dive a year or two ago. It was disappointing as I liked them...

[AlanS]

I enjoyed this cigar! Nice even burn, thanks Billb1960
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No it wasnt a turd folks!

[pdq_wizzard]

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[restomod]

Been going through quite a slump lately, been a few weeks since I had a smoke. This time of year is hard between the kids activities, bed times, temps, and hunting I can't get on the porch as much as I would like. Better make them count when I can, this one is thanks to WNYTONY...

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag446/lusecannon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151105_200248577_zpsngl2gm1i.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/lusecannon/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151105_200248577_zpsngl2gm1i.jpg.html)

[Hardheaded]

Diesel UHC. So oily and tasty.

[Brlesq]

Camacho 10th Anniversary from 2008

[GWBowman]

Doors and windows open trying to cool down the house...in November. Wow.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/445F23A4-1064-4BFD-A20B-3DEF1689B22B_zpsmhg1hqjz.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/445F23A4-1064-4BFD-A20B-3DEF1689B22B_zpsmhg1hqjz.jpg.html)

[Brimy]

Couldn't decide what to smoke!
So after 15 min in front of the humi, this won its demise...

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Damn near perfect burn! Great flavors! I have to get some more.

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[AlanS]

Stop drooling all over your keypad!
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[NeverBend]

Doors and windows open trying to cool down the house...in November. Wow.

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Hi George,

I just smoked an Oliva O Robusto that I let die half way finished. I like the Oliva sticks but this one was just awful so I hope all the goodness I expected was in this one that you just smoked. Usually a very consistent brand and they control their own leaf so I'm reminded of the old joke about the Salesman and the Pumpkin Patch.

Pete

[RogueBallBoy]

MUWAT +11
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[GWBowman]

Hi George,

I just smoked an Oliva O Robusto that I let die half way finished. I like the Oliva sticks but this one was just awful so I hope all the goodness I expected was in this one that you just smoked. Usually a very consistent brand and they control their own leaf so I'm reminded of the old joke about the Salesman and the Pumpkin Patch.

Pete

Pete, this one has been here since 7/24/14. It was good but not great. It actually smelled better before I lit it. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the Salesman and the Pumpkin Patch.

[NeverBend]

Pete, this one has been here since 7/24/14. It was good but not great. It actually smelled better before I lit it. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the Salesman and the Pumpkin Patch.

Ya had to ask :)

A travelling salesman desperately needed to relieve himself (#2) so he stopped by a pumpkin patch, sliced a hole in one and he did the deed.

A couple of weeks later, while driving on the same road, he felt guilty and decided to offer to pay for the abused squash.

A farmer answered the door and the salesman explained and offered to pay.

"No need, glad you told me", said the farmer who then turned his head into the house and called out to his wife.

"Hey Martha, I told you that your pumpkin pie tasted like sh*t"

Sorry that your Oliva wasn't great. Mine was made with tobacco grown in a pumpkin patch :).

[Usafvet509]

A hat trick of head knockers. Diesel Rage, UHC, and Wicked

[WNYTONY]

Camacho American Barrel Aged Robusto for me tonight while watching the game

[allusred]

La Hermandad Costa Fuerte...5x48...early morning smoke on an oddly warm sixth of November...Guy Fawkes effect ?
Very enjoyable cigar received in Halloween pass, thanks BillB.

[frodo]

My last two Leatherfaces and 2 MOW Ruinations with fellow member Zabhatton. Some good craft beer and some Havana Club Barrel Proof were good accompaniments...

[NeverBend]

Couldn't decide what to smoke!
So after 15 min in front of the humi, this won its demise...

This the the other definition of Cigar Lock ;)

[jhedrick83]

While scouring east TN for Eye of the Shark and Personal reserve, I ran into an awesome B&M. I'll post a picture of the haul when I get home. Enjoying the hell out of Libation Station/Ligero Lounge in Johnson City, TN. If you are ever in the area, check it out!!

Chilling with a Tat Black and a Pint of Rouge Chocolate Stout. Awesome paring:

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/jhedrick1983/35036065-13D6-40FB-9D10-1D9292FE9378_zpswr54zmru.jpg

[Lynn]

This little Don 4139came last February an has been restin..well couple months back I got another...so today I decided to spend some time with it...

[OtismyMan]

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Futuro Friday!!!!

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[rodwha]

Another Kudzu by Southern Draw. These things are very good and quite smokey.

http://i64.tinypic.com/24oq5fs.jpg


Southern Draw Cigars » KUDZU (http://southerndrawcigars.com/our-cigars/kudzu-oscuro/)

[OtismyMan]

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Round 2......


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[NeverBend]

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Futuro Friday!!!!

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Steve, the more pics I see of Otis the more I suspect that he wants you to share ;)



Another Kudzu by Southern Draw. These things are very good and quite smokey.


http://i64.tinypic.com/24oq5fs.jpg


Southern Draw Cigars » KUDZU (http://southerndrawcigars.com/our-cigars/kudzu-oscuro/)

and a dead perfect burn line.

[egoo33]

A Fuente Fuente

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[tonyzoc]

Alex Bradley Prensado...PU... I've tried smoking these a few times and every one burns like craps and is harsh. I don't know how the get the rating they do.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/IMAG0190_zpsuezh3ohu.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/tonyzoc/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/IMAG0190_zpsuezh3ohu.jpg.html)

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[BlueDevil07]

Diesel Delirium. Bit of a wind tunnel, but we'll survive.
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[Cardinal]

Alex Bradley Prensado...PU... I've tried smoking these a few times and every one burns like craps and is harsh. I don't know how the get the rating they do.

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I tried several, and I liked the flavor pretty well...until the burn went crazy and I had to keep touching up and relighting. They're frustrating cigars for me.

[DLtoker]

These are so understated.

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[DogRockets]

Got a San Lotano Maduro lancero lit tonight. My first of this cigar let alone in this size.

[restomod]

Diesel Delirium. Bit of a wind tunnel, but we'll survive.
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How is that compared to the unlimited or the UHC?

[fataman]

Brew day
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[allusred]

Stop drooling all over your keypad!
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AlanS. Shouldn't you have posted this photo of your new Vegitarian diet in the food section ?

[AlanS]

AlanS. Shouldn't you have posted this photo of your new Vegitarian diet in the food section ?

Got tired of toten em around and dumped them here!
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[allusred]

Cain F Studio Tobac Straight Ligero Lancers...7x38...once lit Pepper ala Don Pepin Garcia surpise...right there once lit...liking this..received this in a batch of Lanceros from Cardinal..a very nice smoke this surely is. Thanks much Cardinal.

[BlueDevil07]

How is that compared to the unlimited or the UHC?
I think the UHC is the best of the Diesel line. This fell in line with the Unlimited, but it had some age on it and felt like it might have lost some flavor.

[Cardinal]

Cain F Studio Tobac Straight Ligero Lancers...7x38...once lit Pepper ala Don Pepin Garcia surpise...right there once lit...liking this..received this in a batch of Lanceros from Cardinal..a very nice smoke this surely is. Thanks much Cardinal.
Yes, these are spicy suckers,I hoped you'd like it!

[Cardinal]

My first 888. So far so good.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/f61c617e5049bbb05f96d08a3ba11adf.jpg

[allusred]

Yes, these are spicy suckers,I hoped you'd like it!

Really did like it, all the way and it was a long smoke, Thanks again Tim.

[NeverBend]

Slept for 13 hours last night, or at least I was in my bed for that long. When I was younger that would have meant a very good night but at my age it's just catching up on lost sleep.

2013 Nat Sherman Metro Robusto with Pub Coffee light courtesy of GWBowman. Unseasonably warm the past three days and unfortunately overcast too.

[OtismyMan]

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Warped Reina.....


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[Floridasmoke]

4149

Earlier today....more later

[AlanS]

AVO Movement TAA on a cold wet Saturday.
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[bluenoser]

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[JollyRogers]

Smoked this Herrera Estelli Norteno last night
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[greige matter]

Padilla Vintage Reserve Churchill.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/ded8cb35da02010b1c9c5651b21f07fa.jpg


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[JollyRogers]

Padilla Vintage Reserve Churchill.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/ded8cb35da02010b1c9c5651b21f07fa.jpg


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Great bourbon choice! That's my go to easy bourbon!!

[greige matter]

Great bourbon choice! That's my go to easy bourbon!!

Yeah, I love it on the rocks.

[tonyzoc]

I was in Albany today and stopped at Habana Happenings and smoked my first Caldwell Blind Mans Bluff. Nice cigar ..perfect construction and burn...raisin, a little pepper..very nice cigar.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/IMAG0204_zpsr68fiytq.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/tonyzoc/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/IMAG0204_zpsr68fiytq.jpg.html)

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[Bruck]

About to set a Fonseca afire.

[NeverBend]

2013 Pinar Del Rio Small Batch Exclusivo Toro with warm Gekkikan Sake on a cool night. It's a cheap sake but warmed it still goes down well. I'm not sure if the cigar is pretty decent or the sake taking over. Had this stick in my 62-rh humidor for several weeks, that might have helped.

[TreySC]

Winding down after kids birthday festivities
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[allusred]

Blind Man's Puff...5x50 On a damp evening a stout smoke for sure, burn line a little off after lighting, quickly self corrected.
Then burned very evenly right to the end, always appreciate a cigar that doesn't require constant attention.
First cigar I've smoked in a week that wasn't a 48 or smaller size,looked and felt like at least a 52 ring gauge.
Got this excellent,Caldwell made Blind Mam's Puff cigar from BillB in the Halloween Pass.
Earlier in the day, smoked a My Father Cervantes Cedro Deluxe Corona...5.6x44 which, along with two cups of coffee to start to this rainy day.

[allusred]

La Aurora Corojo corona...5.25x44...Having read several of Neverbend's posts where he was smoking these, went ahead and picked some up.
Smoked several think they burn a bit faster than some others in this size, but for me me there are no weaknesses in them.Lit this one just a few minutes ago, a case of wanting to smoke *something* but being about ready to turn in for the night,this may not be a lit burner. Nice to have an added bit of variety on hand since I do tend not to have that.

[fataman]

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[NeverBend]

2013 Pinar del Rio Liga Cubano #5 with some Pub Coffee (light) from George. Bright but brisk AM, hoping to get some yard chores done before I consider watching the continuing collapse of New York football for 2015.

[Cardinal]

10 months rest has turned this from slightly below average to pretty tasty. May pick up a few more if the opportunity presents itself.

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[frodo]

Le Bizou 1922 with some Red Racer Gingerbread Stout. Nice pairing...

[Nature]

Happy Halloween you bums! Smoking a Pudgy Frank with a cup of Cafe Au Lait this morning #MonthofMonsters. This is monster #31 for the month. I made it!

There should be some sort of badge for that!

Agreed! What an accomplishment!
Ask and you shall receive.

[gordo1473]

Smoking a t52. Almost forgot how good these are

[Lynn]

4156....Ruination

wanderin GOD's church this mornin

[Jordan23]

An awesome 2012 Los Blancos Nine lancero.

[DogRockets]

Agreed! What an accomplishment!
Ask and you shall receive.

How cool! Thanks!!!

[Upstatemax]

Buddies and I had some Nica Libres' (couple yesterday and one this AM) while on our hike/camping trip @ Giant mountain here in the Adirondacks this week end.

Vey good time had by all!

[NeverBend]

2013 Obsidian Toro with Diet Pepsi. Bigger than a standard Toro (not sure of the dimensions).

Age and a stint in the 62-rh box does these some good based on the three I've tried. Richer, smoother, more fruit and sweeter with an amp'ed nic hit. Nice smoke to be stuck in the middle of a middling sampler bundle of Pinar del Rio wares.

[Upstatemax]

Did find a pic of one of my buddies enjoying a cigar:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/30A77B6C-1556-413F-A8DE-D5A562C4289B_zpso6jfle5a.jpg

[TreySC]

Felt like a lancero kind of day
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/treyfeezy/20151108_163719_zpsnkmurxlx.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/treyfeezy/media/20151108_163719_zpsnkmurxlx.jpg.html)

[penna stogey]

A Liga Privada Crown.....Solid smoke

[OtismyMan]

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While watching the Giants kick butt. [emoji41]


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[DogRockets]

Smoking an Alec Bradley Maxx from 2007 i got from Donnie HabanoMan . Really looking forward to this one. Heck this was purchased by Donnie when I was still married to my first wife! Ages ago!

[allusred]

Flor Del Valle Las Brumas...4.5x48...early evening, Sunday. Starting to notice front porch feeling a bit cool when smoking after Sunset.

[Lynn]

Flor Del Valle Las Brumas...4.5x48...earl evening, Sunday. Starting to notice front porch feeling a bit cool when smoking after Sunset.

well quit spillin when ya sip

[allusred]

2013 Obsidian Toro with Diet Pepsi. Bigger than a standard Toro (not sure of the dimensions).

Age and a stint in the 62-rh box does these some good based on the three I've tried. Richer, smoother, more fruit and sweeter with an amp'ed nic hit. Nice smoke to be stuck in the middle of a middling sampler bundle of Pinar del Rio wares.

Hi Pete,
Nice surprise when one finds a good smoke when expecting much less from a brand.
Not so nice when you've purchased a box from a maker whose products are consistently well made pleasing cigars.
Been some time but I recall the Victor Sinclair Vintage Select,box pressed I think they were,as being every bit as good as the Oliva (G?) years back.
And most recent Oliva G having fallen from their prior level. Once explanation, and may be the most likely may be down to variations of crops from year to year.

[allusred]

Did find a pic of one of my buddies enjoying a cigar:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/30A77B6C-1556-413F-A8DE-D5A562C4289B_zpso6jfle5a.jpg

Looks like you guys had a good time/break from the daily grind.
Thanks for posting this photo.

[allusred]

well quit spillin when ya sipSo thet Lil red Devil...or one a hisn demons kin see in da dark...shooda knowed.

[WNYTONY]

Room 101 Big Payback Chavala courtesy of madmark

[Lynn]

So thet Lil red Devil...or one a hisn demons kin see in da dark...shooda knowed.

we know you ben hqaven trouble with that lower lip, ever sence she stepped on it...

[Upstatemax]

Looks like you guys had a good time/break from the daily grind.
Thanks for posting this photo.

Oh, we had a great time. I seriously think a form of therapy should be gathering and processing firewood...

My Small Forest axe and me, we worked through some issues! Lol.

It's also a good felling when it's not even 9:30am and you and your friends have hiked up to the campsite, set it up, gathered firewood, already smoked your first cigars and kicked this off:

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[Usafvet509]

I think the UHC is the best of the Diesel line. This fell in line with the Unlimited, but it had some age on it and felt like it might have lost some flavor.

Agreed on UHC. Have had all, except Grind, Crucible and Delirium, and none have been as good as UHC

[Lynn]

Oh, we had a great time. I seriously think a form of therapy should be gathering and processing firewood...

My Small Forest axe and me, we worked through some issues! Lol.

It's also a good felling when it's not even 9:30am and you and your friends have hiked up to the campsite, set it up, gathered firewood, already smoked your first cigars and kicked this off:


http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/C13771AE-CF30-44FF-8B7E-EAF7FF405791_zpsxun0elsl.jpg



s that the new cigar thread screw puncher I seen advertized...

[OtismyMan]

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[NeverBend]

Hi Pete,
Nice surprise when one finds a good smoke when expecting much less from a brand.
Not so nice when you've purchased a box from a maker whose products are consistently well made pleasing cigars.
Been some time but I recall the Victor Sinclair Vintage Select,box pressed I think they were,as being every bit as good as the Oliva (G?) years back.
And most recent Oliva G having fallen from their prior level. Once explanation, and may be the most likely may be down to variations of crops from year to year.

Hi Bob,

It is nice when the smoke is better than anticipated. The Obsidian (maduro) were pretty good when I smoked them fresh but they've improved nicely with ~ 2 years of age. I'm lukewarm about the other Pinar products other than the Classico that's a pretty good (Ecuador) CT wrap.

I had an awful Oliva O (2013) the other day, stopped me in my tracks and I dumped it half way through and for me that's really rare (I fight through almost anything). I have 100 or so Oliva's (mixed) from the same buying spree so I' crossing my fingers and, as you point out, that's not something I'd have thought to be a problem associated with Oliva. Crops certainly could explain the problem but at this point (in my experience) it's just one cigar.

My time in the tobacco business makes me wary of some things that perhaps the general public doesn't fret about and that's why I might shy away from some limited production (boutique) runs when I spending more than garden smoker sticks and I stay with established brands. Macanudo is overpriced but they've been consistent for years although I preferred the Jamaican manufacture :).

Regards,

Pete

[allusred]

Hi Bob,

It is nice when the smoke is better than anticipated. The Obsidian (maduro) were pretty good when I smoked them fresh but they've improved nicely with ~ 2 years of age. I'm lukewarm about the other Pinar products other than the Classico that's a pretty good (Ecuador) CT wrap.

I had an awful Oliva O (2013) the other day, stopped me in my tracks and I dumped it half way through and for me that's really rare (I fight through almost anything). I have 100 or so Oliva's (mixed) from the same buying spree so I' crossing my fingers and, as you point out, that's not something I'd have thought to be a problem associated with Oliva. Crops certainly could explain the problem but at this point (in my experience) it's just one cigar.

My time in the tobacco business makes me wary of some things that perhaps the general public doesn't fret about and that's why I might shy away from some limited production (boutique) runs when I spending more than garden smoker sticks and I stay with established brands. Macanudo is overpriced but they've been consistent for years although I preferred the Jamaican manufacture :).

Regards,
Pete
Hello Pete,
Agree 100% on the Macanudo being overpriced, offset somewhat by quality, and the Jamaicans were always nice.
Ditto the Royal Jamaicans, and I'm pretty sure there were one or two other Jamaicans a while ago that were also first rate.
Some from the Canary Island were first rate.
When in Vitoria Gasteiz where Cubans were not easy to find,the Canary Island cigars were in most shops, and
quality smokes at reasonable prices per box.
Bob.

[allusred]

Southern Draw Kudzu Box Pressed Toro...6x52...Mighty fine cigar, easy light and even burn,really shines on the retrohale.
Might well never have known what I was missing if George Bowman hadn't sent me this along with other Southern Draw cigars.

[droy1958]

PDR 1878 Capa Oscura...

[droy1958]

I tried several, and I liked the flavor pretty well...until the burn went crazy and I had to keep touching up and relighting. They're frustrating cigars for me.

I managed to get one to burn last week, but they've been frustrating for the most part over the last year or so...

[droy1958]

4156....Ruination

wanderin GOD's church this mornin

Been "churchin" at the farm the last three days. Never found the time for a cigar though. I picked up my first deer from the butcher though. He field dressed 190 lbs., so I got a good start on the deep freezer...

[Lynn]

Climbed the high ridge today so, on top of the Hill, its a Headley Grange from AndyCAYP

4181

[Lynn]

Been "churchin" at the farm the last three days. Never found the time for a cigar though. I picked up my first deer from the butcher though. He field dressed 190 lbs., so I got a good start on the deep freezer...

Those OK deer are larger than the whitetails we got here...doe or buck, post up pic in that hunti by coolbreeze..but I'll not complain took a long time to have this.....glad ya got meat in the freezer...Lynn

[droy1958]

Those OK deer are larger than the whitetails we got here...doe or buck, post up pic in that hunti by coolbreeze..but I'll not complain took a long time to have this.....glad ya got meat in the freezer...Lynn

It was a cull six point buck that we've been trying to remove from the herd. Funky rack that looked like a unicorn on one side....

[Lynn]

It was a cull six point buck that we've been trying to remove from the herd. Funky rack that looked like a unicorn on one side....

know what ya mean...I always look for them cull's durin the season......its great ya got meat...

[steelman]

Had this on the road.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/09/7ddf1a87a24dfa5323bab0dea7d8ec7e.jpg

Sorry for the shitty camera work. It was a Four Kicks Corona. Very nice.

[droy1958]

Those OK deer are larger than the whitetails we got here...doe or buck, post up pic in that hunti by coolbreeze..but I'll not complain took a long time to have this.....glad ya got meat in the freezer...Lynn

Posted
http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/guns-personal-defense-hunting-shooting-sports/hunting-seasons-success-stories-pics-mandatory-course-4953.html

[Lynn]

Posted
http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/guns-personal-defense-hunting-shooting-sports/hunting-seasons-success-stories-pics-mandatory-course-4953.html

great Im gone

[DogRockets]

Got an Alec Bradley Star Insignia lit tonight. A great maduro!

[egoo33]

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[pdq_wizzard]

Fresh off the truck

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[RogueBallBoy]

Another Nica Rustica short robusto. So good.
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[Usafvet509]

Casa de Garcia maduro toro... Looks like crap, smokes nicely. Aaaaand, it's a sub-$2 stick (GASP!)

[WNYTONY]

Montecristo Media Noche courtesy of restomod in the NST. Love the corona size, good smoke. Thanks Kevin

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[allusred]

When I open the humidor one of these starts nudging its way into my paw,I've come to realize they are suicidal.
Explains the Warped designation.
This Flor Del Valle Las Brumas got it's wish...set the...4.5x48 bundle of demented leaves afire at 3:29AM this Tuesday morn.
Can't blame me if the cigar's singing" Light my fire" awakens my inner arsonist

[RenoH414]

Headed to work this fine fall morning. Would rather be in the tree stand with the bow but.......lol.

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[NeverBend]

Montecristo Media Noche courtesy of @restomod (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/restomod.html) in the NST. Love the corona size, good smoke. Thanks Kevin

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Media Noche, to me, is perhaps the best value Montecristo, nice smoke.

2012 CAO Black Churchill with Southwest Pinon coffee, light, courtesy of @Chico.Ortiz108.

[allusred]

Flor De Las Antillas Box Pressed Robusto...5x50 On a rainy morning hope this cigar along with coffee will overcome the damp & dreary day.

[droy1958]

Asylum Premium Toro....

[RenoH414]

RoMa Antiquane this afternoon for round 2.

Reno

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[Haebar]

Having a Chateau Real

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[NeverBend]

2013 Pinar del Rio Liga Cubana No. 5 Toro with some seltzer on a damp evening,

[Nature]

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[Nature]

It's a Crowned Heads night for me.
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[tonyzoc]

Sosa Classic #2

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[GWBowman]

The first did nothing for me. The second wasn't bad, warrants another try.

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[Lynn]

I liked that Headley.......grandpa jitters hu

[AlanS]

The first did nothing for me. The second wasn't bad, warrants another try.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/DE463635-D596-4E00-A6A0-E81436E732D1_zpsutib6ier.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/DE463635-D596-4E00-A6A0-E81436E732D1_zpsutib6ier.jpg.html)

Another try huh? I just got a box of those hummm...

[GWBowman]

Another try huh? I just got a box of those hummm...

I wear a size 12 shoe and still some how manage to keep a foot in my mouth a large amount of the time.

[Shaun]

Tatuaje Tuesday. C'mon, guys! Havana VI Victoria.

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[AlanS]

I wear a size 12 shoe and still some how manage to keep a foot in my mouth a large amount of the time.

Hey George!
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[allusred]

@GWBOWMN.

Happy Birthday George.

Had a couple of hours sleep, still not fully awake, but hell never am.
Now have an excuse, sif needed one, to smoke a good cigar or two...an
have a few sips a something fine, to hep celebrate thet Birthday long with ya George.

Had nuff rain...now lets see some Sun n Shine...er Sunshine.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE.

Edit; Just finished this fine smoke at 8:35 ever so nice.

[allusred]

Southern Draw Quick Draw...4.5x42 Sure sees right to smoke this beauty to celebrate along along with the Birthday boy him self. George Bowman.
The cigar no overstatement at all, this is impressive right from the first puff,if I were capable over writing a cigar review,I'm not...the Quick Draw wopuld get one helluva good write up. Which it fully deserves on merit. Along with some Appleton Estate X/V Jamaican Rum great breakfast combo. Wish I had pix to post now.

[egoo33]

Last night love these

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[NeverBend]

George, Happy Birthday!

2012 Oliva G Toro with (fittingly) Pub Blend coffee (light) raised in a toast for GWBowman's Birthday, many happy returns.

This stick's tightly rolled but otherwise very good and what I expect from Oliva.

[OtismyMan]

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Life is good!!!!


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[droy1958]

Joya De Nic Antano....Happy Birthday George!!!...

[egoo33]

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[tonyzoc]

HC Habano2 this afternoon. Great smoke. I got 5er for $13 in auction.

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[OtismyMan]

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Happy Warped Wednesday !!!


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[RogueBallBoy]

Ruination robusto no. 2.
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[egoo33]

Worth every penny

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[NeverBend]

2012 Oliva "O" Robusto with some Vegetarian Black Bean soup and water. I winged it on the soup but the wife says that it's good so that's all that matters. The Oliva's good too.

I have no idea what has happened but on the major road a few blocks from my house the sirens have been wailing, coming from all directions. I prey that no one is hurt.

[AlanS]

Compliments of Lynn, Thank You.
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[Usafvet509]

CAO America bottle rocket, paired with Kona blend coffee (no stout, sitting up listening for radio tones, on standby with the ambulance gone) and watching "The Miracle at St Anna" for Veterans day. Thanks much, DogRockets!

[droy1958]

Compliments of Lynn, Thank You.
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Good old cigar from the Fuente's...Haven't had one in a spell.....

[projectsunfire]

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Life is good!!!!


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I used to live a few miles from Victory Brewery. Hop Devil was my goto brew for years!


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[projectsunfire]

San Lotano with a few years on it.

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[NeverBend]

Compliments of Lynn, Thank You.
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Alan, the La Unica really brings me back (you did that to me with the Leonards pipe as well).

In the early 1980s, Cuesta Rey (owned by the Newman Family) had been the best of the packaged cigars (short filler and perhaps not all tobacco) but the market was changing to higher quality cigars. They introduced La Unica, a handmade, long filer Dominican and despite my initial skepticism, it was very good and became a hit for them. Soon the Cuesta-Rey was reintroduced as a handmade, long filled cigar as well.

About to finish the Oliva "O" that was quite good and I've selected a 2013 Gurkha Signature Collection Double Toro to smoke next but I won't be surprised if I'm posting that in the morning instead.

[Billb1960]

Courtesy of brother AlanS

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[WNYTONY]

El Centurion H2KCT Corona for me today. First one and ROTT but pretty good and should be better with a little rest

[droy1958]

Alan, the La Unica really brings me back (you did that to me with the Leonards pipe as well).

In the early 1980s, Cuesta Rey (owned by the Newman Family) had been the best of the packaged cigars (short filler and perhaps not all tobacco) but the market was changing to higher quality cigars. They introduced La Unica, a handmade, long filer Dominican and despite my initial skepticism, it was very good and became a hit for them. Soon the Cuesta-Rey was reintroduced as a handmade, long filled cigar as well.

About to finish the Oliva "O" that was quite good and I've selected a 2013 Gurkha Signature Collection Double Toro to smoke next but I won't be surprised if I'm posting that in the morning instead.

I can't remember if it was a box or bundle, but I purchased the President size back in the late 1990's. They were a solid milder smoke....

[Cool Breeze]

The wife and I were off work today for the holiday and she wanted to do some christmas shopping.
So I say, "Great, drop me off at the cigar shop and come get me when you're done." :stogie:

So I'm talking to the manager (who knows what I like) and he says they have a new stick in I should try.
It's a Boliver with a wide red band. I can't for the life of me remember the name of it but it was a maduro, and it was a solid stick. Very nice.

[Upstatemax]

Had my first threesome while the wife was at work:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/79D9CDCD-EF00-47CE-AA65-10B289ED4AC5_zpswh7ytbzo.jpg

The middle, habano section was not bad. By the time this cigar hit the maduro section, the cigar was really soft and developed some off-putting sour/bitter notes...

Looks like threesomes are not my thing!

[NeverBend]

I can't remember if it was a box or bundle, but I purchased the President size back in the late 1990's. They were a solid milder smoke....


In the early 1980s, Arturo Fuente was a sleepy company, famous for their Curly Head cigars but they built a new factory in the Dominican Republic just as this country emerged as the leading producer of (non-Cuban) cigars in reputation and popularity. The mild Dominican (olor) cigars were the rage but quality sticks were expensive and bundles were inferior. La Unica filled that void.

Fuente overhauled and improved their own brand and used their excess capacity for contract work like La Unica and Ashton (introduced about the same time). Retailers flocked to Fuente who was making quality cigars across the spectrum from budget to premium.

I'm talking out loud on memory lane...

I'm halfway finished with the 2013 Gurkha Signature Collection Double Toro that I didn't get to smoke last night and on the Good-Bad Gurkha it's halfway, but not all the way, bad. Coupled with some Pinon coffee (light) courtesy of @Chico.Ortiz108.

[fataman]

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[tonyzoc]

I can't remember if it was a box or bundle, but I purchased the President size back in the late 1990's. They were a solid milder smoke....
LaUnica were bundles back in the late 90s...when I used to smoke a ton of them. I remember there were the 100, 200, 300 and 400 in both Connecticut and maduro. Prices in NY were like $2.50 to $4.50 from robusto to a big 8x50 (the 100). They were a great deal and a very good Dominican smoke. Now I see they have graduated to boxes and the 100 sells for about $7 in NY. Still worth it though.

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[OtismyMan]

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Tenn. Waltz while tailgating before Jets-Bills game ....


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[droy1958]

LA Gloria Cubana Series R #5...

[Haebar]

Tabak Especial by Drew Estate tonight:

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[allusred]

Alan, the La Unica really brings me back (you did that to me with the Leonards pipe as well).

In the early 1980s, Cuesta Rey (owned by the Newman Family) had been the best of the packaged cigars (short filler and perhaps not all tobacco) but the market was changing to higher quality cigars. They introduced La Unica, a handmade, long filer Dominican and despite my initial skepticism, it was very good and became a hit for them. Soon the Cuesta-Rey was reintroduced as a handmade, long filled cigar as well.

About to finish the Oliva "O" that was quite good and I've selected a 2013 Gurkha Signature Collection Double Toro to smoke next but I won't be surprised if I'm posting that in the morning instead.

Thanks for the info on the Cuesta Rey they were one of few brands I can recall from way back then...smoked them over a period of about thirteen years. 1951 to 1963-64. So missed the period you mentioned when they'd gone over to the packaged type. Had to be aware they were out there, but was still surprised when a
Wholesaler told me "Sure they still make good cigars." That was perhaps 5 -7 years ago. I did pick up a box of the 4.7" size, and they were ok. Tho something from Camacho in the same size was a whole lot better, got those at the same time as I did the Cuesta Rey. Unless I'm mistaken the Cuesta Rey, and another (long gone?) brand that sported a high class white and gold band were handmade, and along with Berings very good smokes.All EMS.

[allusred]

Had my first threesome while the wife was at work:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/79D9CDCD-EF00-47CE-AA65-10B289ED4AC5_zpswh7ytbzo.jpg

The middle, habano section was not bad. By the time this cigar hit the maduro section, the cigar was really soft and developed some off-putting sour/bitter notes...

Looks like threesomes are not my thing!

Post of the day.

[allusred]

Los Calaveras 2014 LE LC-54...7x54 Lit this at about 11:18Am on Wednesday. This date is the only one on which try always to smoke a cigar I'm certain to enjoy that will also provide a decently long amount of time for reflection on the meaning of the day and all that that entails. For me this is as close as I come to smoking something special to mark a certain date or event.And, yest it was a fine smoke.
Been having computer problems for the best part of the last 24 hours, hope fixed for now.

This morning's smoke was a Paul Stulac Classic Bend Lord Lonsdale...6x44. Coffee and the cigar made this rainy morning a bit less damp and dreary.

[egoo33]

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Under crown Gran Torohttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/682515c29b6641b1b8b346e49f2558ab.jpg

Thanks to jhedrick83 for sending me a bunch of these.

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[jhedrick83]

Under crown Gran Torohttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/682515c29b6641b1b8b346e49f2558ab.jpg

Thanks to jhedrick83 for sending me a bunch of these.

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No need to thank me! I'm glad they are being enjoyed. :)

[droy1958]

Thanks for the info on the Cuesta Rey they were one of few brands I can recall from way back then...smoked them over a period of about thirteen years. 1951 to 1963-64. So missed the period you mentioned when they'd gone over to the packaged type. Had to be aware they were out there, but was still surprised when a
Wholesaler told me "Sure they still make good cigars." That was perhaps 5 -7 years ago. I did pick up a box of the 4.7" size, and they were ok. Tho something from Camacho in the same size was a whole lot better, got those at the same time as I did the Cuesta Rey. Unless I'm mistaken the Cuesta Rey, and another (long gone?) brand that sported a high class white and gold band were handmade, and along with Berings very good smokes.All EMS.

You don't see the EMS or English Market Selection wrapper designated much. I think JR Cigar is about the only one who uses it anymore....

[pdq_wizzard]

Love the 4X44

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[droy1958]

Love the 4X44

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I have the Asylum toros, but they are good.....

[Tman]

It's a little early for Fuentes Friday, but I didn't want to waste this beautiful evening without smoking something nice.
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[NeverBend]

Thanks for the info on the Cuesta Rey they were one of few brands I can recall from way back then...smoked them over a period of about thirteen years. 1951 to 1963-64. So missed the period you mentioned when they'd gone over to the packaged type. Had to be aware they were out there, but was still surprised when a
Wholesaler told me "Sure they still make good cigars." That was perhaps 5 -7 years ago. I did pick up a box of the 4.7" size, and they were ok. Tho something from Camacho in the same size was a whole lot better, got those at the same time as I did the Cuesta Rey. Unless I'm mistaken the Cuesta Rey, and another (long gone?) brand that sported a high class white and gold band were handmade, and along with Berings very good smokes.All EMS.

Morning Bob,

How did you like Cuesta-Rey in the 50s/60s? They had a good reputation until they changed their quality and courted the Drugstore trade with White Owl like 3/4 packs. Someone in the Newman family told me that they were the king of packaged cigars, not exactly a reputation I (personally) would want to have.

Sometime after they introduced La Unica they overhauled the Cuesta-Rey line but I've not tried them (handmade again). My posts may sound as if I don't like Cuesta-Rey (cigar or company) but that's not true, I respect that they did an about face with their quality and surprised the industry when they introduced the La Unica that changed perception about bundles, their company and even Fuente.

AJ Fernandez Pinolero (Toro size) kindly supplied by BryGuySC paired with Pub Blend coffee (light) kindly supplied by GWBowman. I am a man beset by generosity on all sides :).

My chemistry seems to agree with Senor Fernandez cigars and this Pinolero is no exception. It's the E.T. version (extra testicle) of his La Herencia Cubana, same flavor profile but more depth, spice and complexity. Big, spicy snork.

[JollyRogers]

Smoked a New World last night paired with a Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin! Really enjoyed the cigar, I can see why people enjoy them!

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[allusred]

About to set light to another Flor Del Valle Las Brumas...4.5x48 maybe these warped cigars more addictive than I thunk.

[Usafvet509]

My Father #1

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Mission Accomplished!

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[BlueDevil07]

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[egoo33]

Now to compare to the SGP

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[DogRockets]

Perdomo Lot 23 maduro. A tremendous smoke! You need to try this if you haven't Usafvet509. An underrated maduro. About $3 to $4 each on cbid.

[fastnbulbous]

Just lit up a Julius Caesar.

Took a break due to a family trip and a sinus infection.
So far, this is a good one to get back into it with.

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[Mazin]

Romeo and Jullietta cigarellos today (org). Mild and good draw but IMHO a little lacking in flavor.

Desperados, still really like these cigarellos. Nice vanilla taste and mild. Love the fact it last me from when I leave my house till I get to work (25 miles).

Gran Habano #1. Nice toasty taste and a little punch to the ling but not as bad as the #3's.

Waiting to get home now (2nd shift worker) and I think I will have a good stick, just undecided till I get in front of the humi to see what calls out to me.


Hit a Acid blonde the other day and my taste have changed because it just tasted bad to me. So I lite up a Isle del Sol and still like those for a quick cheap smoke. Also had a juicy Lucy and I have to say it had so much flavor it was a bit overwhelming, not going to smoke another.

[Usafvet509]

Perdomo Lot 23 maduro. A tremendous smoke! You need to try this if you haven't Usafvet509. An underrated maduro. About $3 to $4 each on cbid.

I believe you hooked me up with one in the MAW. It was quite good, high up on my list of maduros

[DogRockets]

I believe you hooked me up with one in the MAW. It was quite good, high up on my list of maduros

Excellent. Couldn't remember if I had sent you one or not. Glad I did!

[DogRockets]

Tat Pudgy Frank this morning. Monsters aren't just for October. They are year round!

[fataman]

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[allusred]

Paul Stulac Classic Blend Cross...6x64 just lighting this up on this rather cool Morning, as the coffee fix starts to kick in.

[tonyzoc]

Foundry Elements Krypton
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[RenoH414]

Smoked a Las Calavaras '15 toro and a Joya Red last night. No pics though.. :partygrin:

[allusred]

Morning Bob,

How did you like Cuesta-Rey in the 50s/60s? They had a good reputation until they changed their quality and courted the Drugstore trade with White Owl like 3/4 packs. Someone in the Newman family told me that they were the king of packaged cigars, not exactly a reputation I (personally) would want to have.

Sometime after they introduced La Unica they overhauled the Cuesta-Rey line but I've not tried them (handmade again). My posts may sound as if I don't like Cuesta-Rey (cigar or company) but that's not true, I respect that they did an about face with their quality and surprised the industry when they introduced the La Unica that changed perception about bundles, their company and even Fuente.

AJ Fernandez Pinolero (Toro size) kindly supplied by BryGuySC paired with Pub Blend coffee (light) kindly supplied by GWBowman. I am a man beset by generosity on all sides :).

My chemistry seems to agree with Senor Fernandez cigars and this Pinolero is no exception. It's the E.T. version (extra testicle) of his La Herencia Cubana, same flavor profile but more depth, spice and complexity. Big, spicy snork.

Those earlier cigars from Cuesta Rey were indeed very good on a par with the Berings, lot differing in taste. Priced exactly the same I think.
Not sure of the names of the varied sizes of either brand, as I recall the prices of either brand went some where along this line 20 - 40 - 60 - 80 Cents.
One thing I do recall clearly is that the next to highest priced were a lot better than their largest, which I'm pretty certain was a Churchill, tho cant recall the exact length and ring size. Back then the Corona size was a big cigar, Lonsdale Panatela (Lancero?) were more of a Gentlemans afternoon/evening smoke with the Churchills being
being the attention getters. Lots of Perfectos. The Claro Claro or double Claro were the Green Cigars, much more popular then than now, tho not selling anywhes as many as the EMS. Think the Philadelphias,White Owls, Dutch Masters and El Productos were the big sellers.
Keep wondering if that other, white and gold banded cigar might have been a Perfecto Garcia., or Garcia y Vega. A couple of other brands that I do recall from about that period were Marsh Wheeling, White Ash and House of Windsor,which I thin were a Philadelphia cigar.

[allusred]

Tat Pudgy Frank this morning. Monsters aren't just for October. They are year round!

But...they just aren't Ghurkhas, are they?

[egoo33]

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The new Saka


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What did you think?

[egoo33]

What did you think?

A little too earthy for me but there is some chocolate dying to get out just got through the first third she where she's going [emoji1]


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[egoo33]

@jhendrick83 at $10 make sure it's flavor profile is in your wheelhouse


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[GWBowman]

Foundry Elements Krypton
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That is a dark one. What are your impressions, please.

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[jhedrick83]

Eye of the Shark with Club Soda. Oh my god it's good...

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[tonyzoc]

That is a dark one. What are your impressions, please.
I like them. I've had about 10 total. Med to full body. Good strength. Sweetness and spice and black coffee... A little raisin/molasses on the cold draw. Burn is good. Draw is just a little tight. Good amount of smoke. I get 30-40 min out of them. Also they are fairly inexpensive.

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[jhedrick83]

Round 2. CAO MX2 thanks to Tobias Lutz with some Town Branch bourbon. Michigan IU is one hell of a game!!

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[DogRockets]

Smoking a Surrogates Crystal Baller. First time I've had this.

[BlueDevil07]

Who the hell turned the A/C on out here?
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[BryGuySC]

oliva serie g maduro special g

The draw was very tight.

[Elco69]

AF Don Carlos - After a good day at the hot rod show
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[greige matter]

Oliva V Double Robusto Maduro hanging out at the Leaf Bar. Great place and really good cigar.

[KungFumeta]

I'm smoking a 601 La Bomba that I got in a trade with Sean_The_Evans a while ago. Very, VERY enjoyable, though I get a feeling I might have let it rest too long and it doesn't strike me as quite as "explosive" as most reviews make it out to be.
Despite the wide availability of cuban sticks in Spain, I often wish we got some of the amazingly broad NC variety you guys have access to. There are some VERY interesting NC options out there...

[allusred]

My Father Cedro Deluxe Cervantes...6.5x44 Bit too cool on Porch, but good hot coffee helps, cigar smoking well, after needing a touch-up soon after start.

[tonyzoc]

La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show #6 from CA care package

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[Usafvet509]

A touch jealous of tonyzoc, as Lady La Gloria is definitely my mistress lol.

Currently, an AJ Spectre. Interesting smoke, the Latakia reminds me quite a bit of the Proper English that Haebar hit me with

[DogRockets]

Smoking a Tat Verocu. The first little cigar I ever smoked via WNYTONY. Loved this ever since!

[greige matter]

Oliva Saison Toro

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Pre game smoke with thanks.... Hoping for another miracle Giants win over the Pats....[emoji41]


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[Cardinal]

Had an Oliva V Melanio this morning with my dad. Yesterday we had a couple Eastern Standards before the TCU game.

No pics, but a good couple days of smoking, going to the Horned Frogs game, then watching our Razorbacks and his Sooners take care of business.

[Bruck]

Gurkha Park Avenue

[allusred]

Grimalkin Robusto...5x50 Warmed up nuff to allow smoking this in comfort on the porch, like the Grimalkin I do.

[Hardheaded]

An Ashton Aged maduro courtesy of WNYTONY. Looking forward to my first Ashton.

[greige matter]

My Father 1922 short Robusto
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[penna stogey]

Brick house Maduro......

[AlanS]

Iron Mike at work today!
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[DogRockets]

Got a Lat maduro 44 lit this fine evening

[TreySC]

After wrestling with the O2 sensor in my wife's car this afternoon, I needed this. My first fonesca thanks to 04EDGE40 where's he been haven't seen Collin around for a while
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[Nature]

A shorty for a cool, but seasonably warm, mid November night.
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[Tman]

Seeing how Don Carlos likes his cigars. :cowstogie:
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[Billb1960]

Possibly the tastiest Tat ever
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[Usafvet509]

CAO Flathead Steel Horse Apehanger... Obviously new and young, pleasant enough, but nothing memorable at this early stage

[tjhemp]

Illusione Epernay and San Cristobal Revelation while watching football today.

[allusred]

My Father LE Corona...5x42 Found this little creature that was hiding from me for about five months...gone up in smoke early this Morning.
These Coronas have long been my favourite smoke from My Father...but, a Grimalkin in this size would bump this back to second place.

[OtismyMan]

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[allusred]

Quesada Reserva Privada...4.7x54 On a nice autumn day very enjoyable smoke, tho seems I burnt this one a bit faster than usual, only an hour and fifty seven minutes,hmmm.

[04EDGE40]

After wrestling with the O2 sensor in my wife's car this afternoon, I needed this. My first fonesca thanks to 04EDGE40 where's he been haven't seen Collin around for a while
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Oh I'm around! I just hover here and there, life's been busy lately :tongue:

Hopefully with the weather starting to cool down I'll get a little more time to relax on the weekends and in the evening. I'll be back!

Hope you enjoyed the cigar!

[allusred]

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Just finished smoking one of those and sure you've enjoyed yours as much I have the one I've burnt.

[AK47]

Latitude Zero Experimental for me, in churchill. Very solid daytime smoke.

[TreySC]

Oh I'm around! I just hover here and there, life's been busy lately :tongue:

Hopefully with the weather starting to cool down I'll get a little more time to relax on the weekends and in the evening. I'll be back!

Hope you enjoyed the cigar!

How dare you let life get in the way of posting on the forum! :lol: I know how it goes though, hope you get some time to kick back soon. And yes I enjoyed the cigar greatly, thanks again

[rodwha]

Nica Libre 1990 sent from DogRockets.

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This a very good cigar Jeremy! Thanks again! I'll be saving this band too.

I've looked a bit online trying to get the specs but keep coming up short.

[AlanS]

Started with this today
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With live entertainment, damn rubberneckers.
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[DogRockets]

Nica Libre 1990 sent from DogRockets.

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This a very good cigar Jeremy! Thanks again! I'll be saving this band too.

I've looked a bit online trying to get the specs but keep coming up short.

Glad you're enjoying it. Very underrated in my opinion. You can get them on Cigars International (Nica Libre [NEW] - Cigars International (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/75423/nica-libre/)) or they are on cbid all the time. That one I sent you is the old label. The packaging changed last year but I believe the blend was to remain the same. I can't say either way as I haven't smoked any of the new label yet. But all in all, Nica Libre is a fantastic maduro that is generally available for $2 to $3 any time you want it!

[AlanS]

Moving along here...
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[penna stogey]

Is that your B-day smoke Alan? Enjoy whatever you pull out for your day.....Noice

[Elco69]

Yesterday's smoke while VHerfing with the some other members
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- - - Updated - - -

Today's smoke while waiting for this awesome Cuban restaurant to open, turns out they are closed on Mondays :(
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[Hardheaded]

Nica Libre 1990 sent from DogRockets.

http://i63.tinypic.com/zm0cxh.jpg

This a very good cigar Jeremy! Thanks again! I'll be saving this band too.

I've looked a bit online trying to get the specs but keep coming up short.

Thats a Nica Libre, and I will second what Jeremey already said. Good maduro cigar at $2 most of the time. I have not had the old label, but the new ones sure are good.

[rodwha]

Changing the label threw me as did dropping 1990. But if it's the same thing I'm all in!

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[Laynard]

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