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

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11-08-2015, 10:31 PM
Lynn

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Originally Posted by allusred

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
11-08-2015, 10:39 PM
allusred

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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.
11-08-2015, 10:45 PM
allusred

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Originally Posted by Upstatemax

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

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/...pso6jfle5a.jpg

Looks like you guys had a good time/break from the daily grind.
Thanks for posting this photo.
11-08-2015, 11:53 PM
allusred

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn

well quit spillin when ya sip

So thet Lil red Devil...or one a hisn demons kin see in da dark...shooda knowed.
11-09-2015, 12:05 AM
WNYTONY

Room 101 Big Payback Chavala courtesy of @madmark
11-09-2015, 08:15 AM
Lynn

Quote:

Originally Posted by allusred

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...
11-09-2015, 08:17 AM
Upstatemax

Quote:

Originally Posted by allusred

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:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/...psxun0elsl.jpg
11-09-2015, 08:24 AM
Usafvet509

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Originally Posted by BlueDevil07

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
11-09-2015, 09:14 AM
Lynn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upstatemax

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/...psxun0elsl.jpg

s that the new cigar thread screw puncher I seen advertized...
11-09-2015, 01:40 PM
OtismyMan

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11-09-2015, 02:44 PM
NeverBend

Quote:

Originally Posted by allusred

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
11-09-2015, 05:16 PM
allusred

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverBend

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.
11-09-2015, 05:23 PM
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.
11-09-2015, 05:40 PM
droy1958

PDR 1878 Capa Oscura...
11-09-2015, 05:54 PM
droy1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardinal

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...
11-09-2015, 06:01 PM
droy1958

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Attachment 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...
11-09-2015, 06:01 PM
Lynn

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

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11-09-2015, 06:07 PM
Lynn

Quote:

Originally Posted by droy1958

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
11-09-2015, 06:37 PM
droy1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn

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....
11-09-2015, 06:40 PM
Lynn

Quote:

Originally Posted by droy1958

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...
11-09-2015, 07:13 PM
steelman

Had this on the road.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...dea7d8ec7e.jpg

Sorry for the shitty camera work. It was a Four Kicks Corona. Very nice.
11-09-2015, 08:31 PM
droy1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn

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-p...urse-4953.html
11-09-2015, 08:35 PM
Lynn

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Originally Posted by droy1958

Posted
http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/guns-p...urse-4953.html

great Im gone
11-09-2015, 09:10 PM
DogRockets

Got an Alec Bradley Star Insignia lit tonight. A great maduro!
11-09-2015, 09:24 PM
egoo33

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11-09-2015, 10:19 PM
pdq_wizzard

Fresh off the truck

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11-09-2015, 10:37 PM
RogueBallBoy

Another Nica Rustica short robusto. So good.
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/...pstianxtue.jpg
11-09-2015, 11:22 PM
Usafvet509

Casa de Garcia maduro toro... Looks like crap, smokes nicely. Aaaaand, it's a sub-$2 stick (GASP!)
11-09-2015, 11:43 PM
WNYTONY

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

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ps7okbcgzl.jpg
11-10-2015, 03:52 AM
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
11-10-2015, 06:48 AM
RenoH414

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

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...pswplmeu6i.jpg
11-10-2015, 07:43 AM
NeverBend

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Originally Posted by WNYTONY

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

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ps7okbcgzl.jpg

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.
11-10-2015, 11:32 AM
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.
11-10-2015, 04:54 PM
droy1958

Asylum Premium Toro....
11-10-2015, 05:36 PM
RenoH414

RoMa Antiquane this afternoon for round 2.

Reno

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11-10-2015, 07:07 PM
Haebar

Having a Chateau Real

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pspm8ojzty.jpg
11-10-2015, 07:11 PM
NeverBend

2013 Pinar del Rio Liga Cubana No. 5 Toro with some seltzer on a damp evening,
11-10-2015, 07:13 PM
Nature

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11-10-2015, 07:49 PM
Nature

It's a Crowned Heads night for me.
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11-10-2015, 08:38 PM
tonyzoc

Sosa Classic #2

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