Today's smokes......

[craig]

Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Selección Barnizados (barnizados=varnished (box)) NOV 08.

When I smoked a couple of these four years ago, my notes were, "underwhelming, lacking in strength and richness." I even bought another one of similar age from my local B&M to compare just in case my box were fakes.

My patience has been rewarded.

Holy F*CK this is a good cigar!

I know people like the 'new' Partagas taste of the SD#4 and SP#2 - and I like those cigars too - but I understand now why { delete... the head of Partagas said a few years ago that the 8-9-8 varnished was the best cigar the factory made. /delete} add - > Ernesto Lopez, the director of the Partagas factory in the '90's, said the Dalia was his flagship size. (The Dalia is the factory name for the 6 5/8" x 43 vitola in the 898 varnished.) /add

Imagine the best 1926 natty that you've had. This cigar is sort of like that - but more refined and just plain better (and, like a typical Cuban, a tighter roll... it can only be sipped).

Definitely one of the best cigars that I have ever smoked. :-).

ETA: Corrected quote

[kingbeefy]

It didn't suck.

You make it sound so good.

I had a EPC EL 2011 that was coming apart at the seams.

I am now having a La Palina Kill Bill. This is my first time with this one, very nice so far.

[Mangyrat]

Well I am out of work due to getting hurt for one more week so to make the week better I fired up a Padron Family Reserve 45th Anniversary. and now I am smoking a punch that I got form CI that is so old they cellophane is turning yellow but man it has a nice taste to it.

[illilli]

Opus X Petite Lancero

I didn't want this smoke to end...

To my benefactor: I once told you that I was hard-pressed to see how a $20 cigar was THAT much better than 3 $8 cigars; well, I think I may be convinced with Opux X. I really enjoyed this and it made the second half of the super-bowl tolerable. Thank you sir!

(I am aware that I can get this cigar for around $10, with some careful shopping, but the point is still valid.)

[CptnBlues63]

Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Selección Barnizados (barnizados=varnished (box)) NOV 08.

When I smoked a couple of these four years ago, my notes were, "underwhelming, lacking in strength and richness." I even bought another one of similar age from my local B&M to compare just in case my box were fakes.

My patience has been rewarded.

Holy F*CK this is a good cigar!

I know people like the 'new' Partagas taste of the SD#4 and SP#2 - and I like those cigars too - but I understand now why the head of Partagas said a few years ago that the 8-9-8 varnished was the best cigar the factory made.

Imagine the best 1926 natty that you've had. This cigar is sort of like that - but more refined and just plain better (and, like a typical Cuban, a tighter roll... it can only be sipped).

Definitely one of the best cigars that I have ever smoked. :-).

You know Craig, if you have a box full, you're more than welcome to share one with me.........

I'm just sayin'


Saturday:
Oliva Series V Torpedo

As always, an excellent cigar

Sunday:
RyJ Churchill

Still one of my fav's

[craig]

You know Craig, if you have a box full, you're more than welcome to share one with me.........

I'm just sayin'

Join the next premium draft!

Speaking of which - isn't it about that time?

[kingbeefy]

Join the next premium draft!

Speaking of which - isn't it about that time?

I have been fairly active here since early 2012 and I don't recall there being one. I'd love to see it happen soon.

[ashauler]

Join the next premium draft!

Speaking of which - isn't it about that time?

First Join, then pray your spot allows you to pick your first choice. Guaranteed 898's won't make it past me.

Too bad it's such a hassle for brothers up North to host one.

[kingbeefy]

Would I qualify to host this? If so, I'd like to give it a go. I figure it's about time for me to quit being a leach around here and do something.

[BowhuntnHoosier]

San Cristobal Elegancia....




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[craig]

First Join, then pray your spot allows you to pick your first choice. Guaranteed 898's won't make it past me.

Too bad it's such a hassle for brothers up North to host one.

A draft wouldn't be that bad - depending on how many players would be willing to accept the risk. Shipping cost is higher than domestic, though.

A pass is probably better. That would only involve two crossings. I could run one that covers all price ranges. I just need someone close-ish willing to be first.

[ggiese]

You know Craig, if you have a box full, you're more than welcome to share one with me.........

I'm just sayin'

You, too, are in the land of milk and 8-9-8's! C'mon - you start a box split - we're waiting with baited breath!!!

[ggiese]

I said "what the heck!" - and in memory of a very great man (Master Roller Rodolfo Toboada Campa) at a time when he would most appreciate my thought (e.g. "just because") - I had a Toboada double corona I've had hanging around my humidor for about 7 years or so.

Thank you Rodolfo - it was magnificent. I still taste it this morning!!! RIP and know you still are making people smile

[CptnBlues63]

You, too, are in the land of milk and 8-9-8's! C'mon - you start a box split - we're waiting with baited breath!!!

I doubt anybody south of the border would want to pay Canadian prices. I just looked online and the best price I can get on Partagas 8-9-8's is around $20 a piece. The worst price is $30 each.

As far as non-ISOM's go, multiply your best price in the US by three and you'd get what I'd have to pay for the same cigar (if not a little bit more) *sigh*

That's why none of us Canucks host box splits.

[ggiese]

About to light up a Davidoff Nicaragua and see what all the fuss is about

I just bought two Robusto's and can't wait to see what all the fuss is about...

[craig]

You, too, are in the land of milk and 8-9-8's! C'mon - you start a box split - we're waiting with baited breath!!!

That would be against CigarSmokers rules, eh?

Besides, if I was doing a box split, then it would be on the Bolivar Petit Belicosos 2009 LE. They are getting incredibly high ratings, and the Canadian importer still has stock. I am pondering ordering a box to pick up on Saturday...

However, they are also having a 'sale' on Party Shorts. Hmm. I have to get my order in today.

Just sayin' ;-)

[ashauler]

That would be against CigarSmokers rules, eh?

Besides, if I was doing a box split, then it would be on the Bolivar Petit Belicosos 2009 LE. They are getting incredibly high ratings, and the Canadian importer still has stock. I am pondering ordering a box to pick up on Saturday...

However, they are also having a 'sale' on Party Shorts. Hmm. I have to get my order in today.

Just sayin' ;-)

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Not everything has to be posted publicly to actually happen. Just sayin'.

[craig]

My 'losses' on non-public stuff is much worse $-wise than on public items. I don't go there anymore.

[ashauler]

That is disappointing.

[craig]

Sorry - let me clarify - it shouldn't be disappointing. I just have experienced better luck with stuff moving across the border in public transactions.