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

Surveyor made me furious with their worthless employees. Daughter in a less than wonderful mood. Time for a trusty Mag 44.

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Originally Posted by NeverBend

Hi Bob,

Can't offer too much insight about Torano. I've smoked the Colisseum (~50), Loyal (~7) and a few other sticks here and there (Exodus), all purchased in 2012/2013.

First batch of Colisseum were good, medium bodied, sweet with a touch of spice with acceptable and consistent construction so I bought several bundles a few months later that have been inferior and less consistent.

I bought the box of Loyal on price (< $30) but the 56 RG Robusto is thicker than I like. The Loyal that I smoked last night is the best that I've tried but the others have been all over the place.

I expect that the Colisseum (at least a partial 'exclusive' of CI) and Loyal are not of the quality of the Torano that you've enjoyed.

Pete

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Hi Pete,
Thanks for your information regarding the Torano cigars.
Those I smoked, and it was about seven years ago.All had several years of age on them when I purchased them.
That time spent in a distributors warehouse at constant temp/humidity ...so more or less perfect conditions for aging.
I'm thinking to try just those "core"lines again. The boxes I had were either Robusto or Toro sizes.
Yesterday was the first or second day this year that I smoked only one cigar.
Picking my first for today, should allow a chance to see ,if with a bit of focus, I'll be able to sense more of the flavour
changes as the cigar is reduced to ashes.

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Originally Posted by NeverBend

Hi Bob,

Can't offer too much insight about Torano. I've smoked the Colisseum (~50), Loyal (~7) and a few other sticks here and there (Exodus), all purchased in 2012/2013.

First batch of Colisseum were good, medium bodied, sweet with a touch of spice with acceptable and consistent construction so I bought several bundles a few months later that have been inferior and less consistent.

I bought the box of Loyal on price (< $30) but the 56 RG Robusto is thicker than I like. The Loyal that I smoked last night is the best that I've tried but the others have been all over the place.

I expect that the Colisseum (at least a partial 'exclusive' of CI) and Loyal are not of the quality of the Torano that you've enjoyed.

Pete

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Hi Pete,
Thanks for your information regarding the Torano cigars.
Those I smoked, and it was about seven years ago.All had several years of age on them when I purchased them.
That time spent in a distributors warehouse at constant temp/humidity ...so more or less perfect conditions for aging.
I'm thinking to try just those "core"lines again. The boxes I had were either Robusto or Toro sizes.
Yesterday was the first or second day this year that I smoked only one cigar.
Picking my first for today, should allow a chance to see,if with a bit of focus,
I'll be able to sense more of the flavour changes as the cigar is reduced to ashes.

While on the course....

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And after with thanks to @Horseshoe ....

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I really enjoyed this

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Glad I got a 5'er. Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone :)

About to ignite a Bahia Gold White Label. Never had one before, no idea what to expect, but I have enjoyed other Bahias and these were cheap, which speaks to something deep inside me :)

This was excellent
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Havana VI - Keep them coming. Is that beetle action?

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Originally Posted by Bruck

About to ignite a Bahia Gold White Label. Never had one before, no idea what to expect, but I have enjoyed other Bahias and these were cheap, which speaks to something deep inside me :)

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That's a great budget stick.
You can find them on the devil site for a couple bucks a stick. Great value.