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

**jhedrick83** · 11-12-2015, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by greige matter

Under crown Gran Toro

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** · 11-12-2015, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by allusred

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** · 11-12-2015, 10:07 PM

Love the 4X44

sent from my bag phone

**droy1958** · 11-12-2015, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by pdq_wizzard

Love the 4X44

sent from my bag phone

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

**Tman** · 11-12-2015, 10:24 PM

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

**NeverBend** · 11-13-2015, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by allusred

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

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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.