Rafael Gonzalez Perla - 4" x 40. These are going to be a good frozen kitty smoke. ROTT, smokes kind of like a small (young) Party Short, but costs 2/3rd the price.
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Rafael Gonzalez Perla - 4" x 40. These are going to be a good frozen kitty smoke. ROTT, smokes kind of like a small (young) Party Short, but costs 2/3rd the price.
Padron 1964 Family Reserve. After a nice 4yr rest in the humidor.
Trying to brave the outdoors long enough to enjoy a PSD4.
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Cain Habano Robusto (5.75 x 50)
I anticipated that this cigar from Oliva would be close to the O Bold and so far, it's the closest I've smoked. I really liked it. I'm going to keep these in my humidor as a good daily cigar for a reasonable price. It was really Med. to Mid-Full versus being an outright full-bodied smoke. It burned well and had a perfect draw. I smoke kind of fast and this cigar kept my pace without getting hot and tar-tasting.
Had a Padron maduro ~ 3000 today while screwing around in the yard with the kid & dog.:smiley20:
Might hit an Anejo 46 later...
Diesel Delirium...very good so far
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BBF - typical BBF
Boli Petit Beli - At the start, one of the best Nicaraguan cigars that I have smoked. If you told me that this was a DPG Maduro cigar, I would believe you. For the first third. The second third is similar to the BBF, except richer, smoother, not as strong (nicotine). High quality blend, more harmonious than the BBF, but not creamy smooth. The strength builds to full Boli by the half-way point, though. No more Nicaragua; a strength closer to DR cigars, but without the sharpness. The last third makes me think of triple ligero. Interesting cigar. IMHO - after one cigar - an ISOM for people who usually smoke elsewhere.
6000 Maddy.....delish as always
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Anejo 77 from George on the first warmish day we've had here in weeks. These are so good. I'm pretty sure I prefer Anejo over Opus.
601 Oscuro...ok smoke nothing great yet.
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Last night a Short Story while walking the dog.
Illusione cg:4....I have a head cold getting little flavor. Is it me or the cigar?
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Undercrown Corona...its been way too long since I have had one. Enjoy them so much.
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Yesterday - my annual Boli Simones - finally coming out of the 'sick period' of the past few years. The prediction when these came out was 7-8 years before they would be good again. (They were great for maybe 18 months after box date, and then just died.) At six years, the prediction seems about right. Okay now, but back to the cooler for another year.
Today, Partagas Salomones - at five and a half years, my first. These got negative reviews when they came out as being bland and tasteless. Like many big CC's, it isn't a ligero-fest spice bomb; the flavours are refined, clean, and refreshing. Not strong-tasting, but plenty of nicotine, I guess due to the size. Burnt my fingers now, but should be better in a couple of years.
Sunny and 55....enjoying a Leccia Black on the deck.
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Padron Maduro ~ 3000
Probably something else while grilling.
858SG
Damn good cigar.
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Tonight was 'Krazy Ken's' sale at my local B&M. The wife and I each enjoyed a Davidoff #1. Afterwards Momma had a Opus X Angels Share (the wrapper completely came unravelled...) while I had a Davidoff Nicaragua Toro (was a great cigar, but a bit of a burn problem towards the end).
All in all - aside from the problems with the cigars, an otherwise great evening! :smiley20:
Ramon Bueso Oddysey....what a difference 6 months rest has done to these. They were good before but wow they are smooth.
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Don Lucas Torpedo
Drew estate java 58 Maduro.
Last night - Trini Coloniales at 4 years old. A reminder of how smoking an excellent medium-bodied cigar is just such a relaxing experience.
I forgot to post, but last Sunday I smoked a Wynwood gifted to me by GreekTitan.
I actually really liked this cigar. It started with lots of pepper and a strong punch to my throat like it was going to be a real ass kicker. At about a third of the way in it really smoothed out and became more subtle and sweet. At the halfway point a little spice crept back in, not overwhelming at all, and blended well with the subtle sweet tobacco. It stayed this way to the end.
After the initial throat punch, this cigar really settled down and had some very nice, while not overwhelming flavors. I think Will reviewed one of these a while back, I can't remember what he said about it, I didn't check before posting this but I am going to search as soon as I am done here.
GT, thanks for sharing. :smiley20:
We are kicking this lovely Friday evening off with a Monte #4.
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The Montecristo "Chicago" Toro. It is "interesting"....
Looks "interesting," too.
Partagas SP #2, followed by some Havana Club. It has been a long week.
It's roughly as "meaty" as a Padron, but I would not trade a Padron for it. Looks nice, smokes nice - but I'm still trying to figure out what I was tasting. I guess it would be called "complex".Quote:
Originally Posted by craig
Thanks! I had never heard of them so curiosity drove me to look on the AltadisUSA website this morning while having a JLP Conservas (which is not complex, and not that much different from the SP #2 I had last night - wonderful what almost 7 years does).
From the Altadis writeup, it sounds like what JR used to do (and maybe still does) - pack the cigars in fancy low-count boxes and charge accordingly. There are a few different cigars in the series (Las Vegas, New York, etc.) so perhaps the cigars are tied into marketing the MC lounges. At least it appears that they aren't doing the trick of having just a couple different blends and using different wrappers to make a bunch of different cigars.
I finished last night with a Liga T52. That was a fantastic smoke.
Thanks for the split Will.
I'm no expert but the ash on this Cusano seems to be holding very strong.
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Update:
Still holding.
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Final update:
It made it the whole way.
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Rocky Patel Fusion....
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Enjoying a Fuente GR Belicoso right now. New mantra is make time for more cigars!
Opus X Angel's Share.
WOW what a great cigar!
Camacho Corojo Maduro.
Thanks to my benefactor!
I managed to sneak in a Bolivar Petit Belicosos LE 2009 this weekend. Most definitely a good cigar!
Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight...not sure about this one yet. Was told full body but so far, not so much.
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80th Maddie @ 6 years old. I had heard that 1926's don't age well - but perhaps they just have a 'sick period' like Cubans. This box was not very impressive at three years old - certainly much worse than when they were in their first couple of years (after shipping). I was going to pack up the pass tonight, but the cigar was so awesome that all I could do was savour smoking it ... and smoking it... and smoking it :-).
Oliva MB 3.......such a treat every time.
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Fuente 858SG. And I lit it with the cedar wrap like a boss.
La Flor Dbl Ligero Chisel.