Puro Pot Pass V

[Mangyrat]

Completely off-topic, but is anyone looking to do a trade?

I have a poison ivy rash and a blister on my right foot what do you have for trade?
prophetic_joe's offer of strep throat and a cold is hard to beat.

[JiveTurkey]

Of?

Over-humidified Anejo 77, LFD Mysterio, and DPG JJ Maduro ~ Beli.

(Kidding, of course.)

[Mangyrat]

Over-humidified Anejo 77, LFD Mysterio, and DPG JJ Maduro ~ Beli.

(Kidding, of course.)

Is that one of the rare #77 sharks with a lick mark down the entire length of it form BadWhale?
I have a Torano Valt that i only smoked half of laying in the ashtray and im chewing on a new Diesel have no idea what the name is just a blue and silver band on it, but it taste good.

On a serious note hold on to that shark its not a bad cigar at all with some age on it.

[JiveTurkey]

On a serious note hold on to that shark its not a bad cigar at all with some age on it.

That's the real problem with getting cigars through this board. Sometimes they're too good for me to want to smoke; I feel like I need a special occasion for them.

I already have an Anejo #48 I won in a contest from badwhale last October; maybe I should find a good time to smoke that one and hold onto the new #77 for a while, as suggested.

[TheGreekTitan]

That's the real problem with getting cigars through this board. Sometimes they're too good for me to want to smoke; I feel like I need a special occasion for them.

I already have an Anejo #48 I won in a contest from badwhale last October; maybe I should find a good time to smoke that one and hold onto the new #77 for a while, as suggested.

This reminds me of a quote I recall from a wise man, who once said...

A sure way to leave your best cigars for someone else to smoke. Perhaps the "bar" is too high for celebration? For me, any day above the ground, with the people I love, is special enough for the best cigar I have!!

I too, have difficulty smoking some of the sticks in my humidor. But I remember this post and light 'em up. After, of course I take a couple pics and take notes on the cigar app on my phone that is.

[Mangyrat]

prophetic_joe how are things going?
I am not rushing you to smoke the puro or anything just wanting to see if you are ok.

[prophetic_joe]

Hey guys sorry for the delay in posting. It has not been my summer. I got bronchitis like a month ago, the effects of which are still hanging on, I'm told it can linger for months. Well that compromised my immune system so I got the strep throat and cold, so I am taking the antibiotics for that and those coupled with the lowered immune system caused me to get the start of thrush. I am really sorry this is taking so long guys. I haven't gotten sick this much since I was in grade school.

[prophetic_joe]

Alright guys I have gotten a bit better and got rid of the crap that has been kicking my ass for the last month. I am extremely sorry for the delay in this. I have a review that I will post tomorrow but I have a teething child that is being a bit fussy right now so i will just post my guess so we can move on.

Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran

[JiveTurkey]

Alright guys I have gotten a bit better and got rid of the crap that has been kicking my ass for the last month. I am extremely sorry for the delay in this. I have a review that I will post tomorrow but I have a teething child that is being a bit fussy right now so i will just post my guess so we can move on.

Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran

I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Looks like your illness didn't affect your senses too much because that was indeed a Honduran puro, a Camacho Corojo Diploma. Congrats!

[prophetic_joe]

Sweet I get a good Sig Tag pic this year!

[Mangyrat]

Congratulations on the win Joe.

[prophetic_joe]

Pass went out yesterday before work. DC 0311 1660 0002 3761 3222

[JiveTurkey]

Good luck GreekTitan!

[Mizicke5273]

Not that it will probably matter, but I will be away for the weekend. Be back Tuesday.

Edit to add:
Whoops. Got a head of myself, thought I was right after TheGreekTitan.

[TheGreekTitan]

Good luck GreekTitan!

Are you hoping I win? Or, don't get sick? Either way...thanks.

Can't wait for those petri dishes....I mean cigars to land.

[ashauler]

I'm gonna need to drop out of this....sorry.

[Mangyrat]

I'm gonna need to drop out of this....sorry.

Ok ashauler ill remove you from the list if you want back in at any time just let me know.

[TheGreekTitan]

Viruses landed yesterday. The cigars are resting in a humi separated from my other sticks inside an open baggie. Hopefully it's not airborne yet.

I will smoke the puro over the long weekend sometime...maybe Monday. My review and guess will follow shortly thereafter.

PS Thanks for the gift Nate. Completely unnecessary but much appreciated. I am now the proud owner of a cigar once owned by "The Dudes'" father. I think I'll drink an white russian when I smoke the puro.

[TheGreekTitan]

Okay, I finally got some time to sit and smoke the puro. Sorry for the delay.

Size: 6 x 48
Triple cap
Slightly reddish, toothy wrapper.
Some pronounced veins, no soft or hard spots..Well made and good looking.

Pre-light:
Taste of sweet tobacco with a medium draw.

Lighting:
I toasted the foot with a single flame torch. Then, lit with my trusty Bic.

1st Third:


Wow, this is strong. Immediately, my lips and tongue begin to tingle. Definitely full flavor and full strength right off the bat. I'm very glad I ate lunch beforehand. Have I said this cigar is strong?

I've tasted this and felt this sensation before. I think I know what stick this is right away.



The cigar burns straight. Not razor sharp, but certainly acceptable. The ash hangs on for about an inch and 1/4. Great tobacco flavor that is slightly sweet, but mostly very spicy. I'm too much of a wimp to attempt a retrohale at this point to try and pick out any more flavor.

2nd Third:


The spice has mellowed out quite a bit. Still a strong cigar with a really good flavor. I've gained the confidence to retrohale at this point and I'm glad I did. It brought the spice back, but not so much that it killed me. Definitely burned my nose hairs, but only the slightest bit of crying ensued. I had a couple small doubts about the identity during this third, but not enough to change my mind.

3rd Third:


This cigar has really settled in nicely. The spice that came back in the 2nd third remains and tastes great. I'm 1 hour and 40 minutes in and about to put it down. Quite a bit of tar flavor that completely takes over. It happened all of a sudden, so I'm very happy I got to smoke it almost to the nub.



Overall:
Really good smoke. Spicy and strong, with lots of billowing smoke. Never once did I have to touch it up, nor alter the way I smoke to accommodate the burn or smoke production. Very well made, and I would definitely like to smoke another one in the future.

Origin Guess:
Nicaragua

Manufacturer Guess:
El Cobre by Oliva

Thanks!

[ashauler]

No there is a ballsy guess fellas....not only country of origin, but the exact cigar!!