Great choice. I'm smoking a #1 right now, 5.5x52. Sublime!Quote:
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Great choice. I'm smoking a #1 right now, 5.5x52. Sublime!Quote:
Originally Posted by allusred
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My first. This 6.5"x60 should take a bit.
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cardinal
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.
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Smoking my last Tat Little Face tonight. Sad to see them all gone. What a great smoke!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by GWBowman
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.
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So wonderful to read a clearly written caption for the photo.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by allusred
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.
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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!
Shade for lunch at the B&M
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tatuaje TAA 2015
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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.
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A little more mellow than I recall, though it was a Robusto I believe. Still not bad for its purpose.
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.
Can't let @Usafvet509 and @BlueDevil07 have all the Diesel fun! Back to my old stand by, robsuto unlimited maduro...
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Originally Posted by restomod
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.
My cigar or Mount Doom?
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At least one more for today. This thanks to @Cardinal
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A little after dinner stick to relax with.
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Emilio AF2
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Missed posting this yesterday - a Nestor Miranda Maduro Coffee Break courtesy of @restomod
Definitely liked the Maduro over the Connecticut. Good smoke - thanks Kevin
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And today a Daniel Marshall Red Petite Corona while driving and for Fuente Friday a tasty little Short Story
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by coffeecup
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by allusred
Enjoyed this beauty last night
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Whatcha got there?Quote:
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Its a Viva Republic Advanced Warfare!Quote:
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Tell me more, please.Quote:
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I'm finding myself preferring smaller rings, and I'm always on the lookout for a nice shorty.
*EDIT*
I found them.
AF Cheateau Fuente maduro
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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!
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My first of these
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Tim these old smokes from Pepin Garcia do have a certain subliminal effect. You did mention...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cardinal
"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.