Puro Pot Pass 7

[kingbeefy]

First 3rd - Ash very flaky but held on about an inch. The rich tobacco and leather flavor dominated the first third.

[kingbeefy]

Second 3rd - Started with a little more of that sweet spice I got on the cold draw. Didn't last long and the rich tobacco and leather came back. There has been a decent amount of pepper on the retrohale but not overwhelming. The cigar was soft to the touch from the get go. I'm not sure if it is really fresh or if I've just over humidified it. Probably the latter since I've been fighting the humidity in my cooler this spring. I've been trying to get it into the mid 60's but it keeps spiking to 70.
About halfway through I started having some trouble keeping it lit. I'm sure due to the wetness of the cigar. The sweet spice flavors might have stuck around if I wasn't smoking so aggressive to keep it going, but regardless, that rich tobacco and leather flavor I keep referring to is good. I wish I could smoke it a little slower. I know there are more flavors in there, I just can't seem to get them out of it.

[kingbeefy]

At the end of the second 3rd it is staying lit a bit better and I have a nice beer buzz going. I'm really enjoying this cigar, whatever it is. Could be a backwoods gas station puro at this point and I would think it's great. Lolololol
As crazy as it sounds I just got a whiff of smoke that smelled just like a good English blend pipe tobacco.
It started as a light medium and has since escalated to a medium full. More spice, less leather, and I am still leaning Nic puro.

[TheGreekTitan]

Thank you for the review, I enjoyed reading it. Is that your guess? Nicaraguan?

[kingbeefy]

Yes. I'm going to trust my heart and believe in my dreams. Nicaraguan

[TheGreekTitan]

Yes. I'm going to trust my heart and believe in my dreams. Nicaraguan

Your dreams shall come true one day my good man, of this I have no doubt...just not today.

I really did enjoy the review, and am glad you liked the smoke.

It was an GTO Pain Killer Maduro Lancero....Dominican Puro.

Welcome to the losers circle.

[kingbeefy]

Your dreams shall come true one day my good man, of this I have no doubt...just not today.

I really did enjoy the review, and am glad you liked the smoke.

It was an GTO Pain Killer Maduro Lancero....Dominican Puro.

Welcome to the losers circle.

Well, I guess we all know who is a liar!

JK, get me a loser tag ASAP! Please.

Thanks for the enjoyable smoke, GT. I guess due to proximity this is the second year in a row I have gotten your puro and I am 0-2.

I will browse my stock tomorrow, post my puts, and get it all in the mail as soon as I can next week. Will, who am I sending to?

[badwhale]

Eville. Dave, chime in here if you're ready and let me know pm your locale.

[Eville]

Sorry, I've been out of town for a couple days. I'm ready!

[kingbeefy]

Alright, my proposed puts are:

Savinelli RyR - I believe this is a toro or double toro
Hemingway - Signature, I think
La Palina Mr. Sam

I can get these out today if the puts are approved.

[kingbeefy]

Welp, the Savinelli would qualify under normal circumstances, but I forgot we got a killer deal on this last box so it actually does not meet the $4.50 minimum. I'll grab something else tonight, get these packed up, and ship them out tomorrow.

[ashauler]

Welp, the Savinelli would qualify under normal circumstances, but I forgot we got a killer deal on this last box so it actually does not meet the $4.50 minimum. I'll grab something else tonight, get these packed up, and ship them out tomorrow.

IMHO, if you got a deal, you got a deal....it is possible to buy cigars for less than they are worth, and more power to you. Even some really great cigars, and honestly I think we all pretty much try to do that to a point.

MSRP and/or "the going rate" should be the gauge for this pass, imho "normal circumstances". This isn't a sell, which would be very different and your logic would certainly apply in that case on this board.

I'm not the host so what I say isn't a ruling or whatever, the Savinelli would be a fine put for this pass. When I win it I'll sure as shit smoke it and be thankful.

[kingbeefy]

Jamie, since whale was busting my balls on this I've gone and over paid for a Gurkha guardian force extreme ninja double churchill for this pass. I'm sure you will enjoy it as well. CI made it sound real nice.

[ashauler]

Well, by all means, sub in that double-churchill.....and yes, I'm certain I will enjoy it also.

[CoventryCat86]

Even though this is none of my business, I'm going to stick my nose into it anyway.

I agree with Jamie that the MSRP of BeefKing's put meets the requirements of the rules set up for this pass.

I've never done one of these Puro Pot Passes here but they sure do look like a lot of fun and from what I can tell everyone is certainly "putting" quality cigars.

I can almost guarantee that I'd never guess the right country of origin since I'm generally really bad at blind tastings.

[kingbeefy]

How about a Casa Cuba for the 3rd cigar?
Also, I forgot I have a conference thing today that is not going to allow me to get the pack mailed out. Sorry for the hold up here, I will get it out as soon as I can get to an open post office.

[badwhale]

Cleared for takeoff!

Thanks, and I will make the sig tag today, dammit!!!

[kingbeefy]

Cleared for takeoff!

Thanks, and I will make the sig tag today, dammit!!!

I can't wait to see this masterpiece.

[CoventryCat86]

How about a Casa Cuba for the 3rd cigar?
Also, I forgot I have a conference thing today that is not going to allow me to get the pack mailed out. Sorry for the hold up here, I will get it out as soon as I can get to an open post office.

I think a Muniemaker, a Topper or a Rosedale would be better.

[Eville]

Got home today and saw the cigars on the counter safe and sound. Review and incorrect guess to follow.