Last night I had a Gurkha Royal Brigade and a Monte Media Noche. Between these 2, there was no contest: the Monte mopped the floor with the Gurkha.
Really? I have had both and did not like the Monti at all. However, I have had a few royal brigades and only one Monti.
I've had several of both (and still have a bunch of both). I like the Royal Brigade, but I like the Media Noche much better. That's me, though. Somebody with different flavor preferences will think differently.
The Monti I had was pretty large. Maybe I'll try some other sizes and see what they are about.
Just got done with an Indian abac Ltd. Reserve Buffalo. I was pleasantly suprised, pretty good smoke. It was creamy with a taste that was almost like nuts, and the flavor continued to build all the way through the smoke. I normally don't dig churchhill sized cigars, but tonight a few of us were sitting around bullshitting, so it was okay.
Well, tonight is my smoking night. Not sure what I am going to smoke yet. I'm thinking the 5 Vegas Limitada 2008 and maybe an LXIII Platinum. Hrm... Decisions, Decisions....
I'm gonna take a risk, heh, and try Bahia Blu i have received with a few samplers...my expectations are set very low of this one.
Oh no !! Well, report back what your opinion was on the Bahia...Not in my top 1000 but all tastes are different.
It started off raunchy and very harsh, but improved as I smoked it. I have a few more in the humi...who knows maybe with age. It did leave an unpleasant aftertaste which has been with me all afternoon. So I am taking action to fix that with s 5 Vega CSII.
Two beautiful Nicaraguan puros on back to back nights, the cigar gods must be smiling on me. Tonight I had an Oliva Serie V double robusto, and of the three sizes I've had so far, it was the best IMO. The flavor was more diverse and complex than the lancero, the draw and strength was an improvement on the torpedo though the flavor was a bit less complex. And the burn was dead on save for a single minor correction early on. As I've said before, I like a good full bodied cigar as much as anyone and this baby pleased my to no end...well except that it had to end.
Had a Cusano 18 this morning and loved it.
Then, this evening, I lit up a classic Macanudo. I can definitely see why Macanudo is the most popular cigar in America. Had no burn issues and fantastic flavor from start to finish.
Nothing for me tonight. My regular day off and worked like a madman around the house today and outside....taking advantage of the nice temps we've had this week. Maybe tommorow.....
Had a Gurkha Beast today... It was okay.. wasn't greatly impressed. Started off extremely bland, but then got a little more flavor after the first third. burned out a couple times as well. Probably won't buy it again.
Just smoked a Gurkha triple ligero and the first 1/2 inch had me excited about this cigar spicy and full bodied. After this point it really started to mellow out and a woody flavor took over with a hint of chocolate and it never really changed after that. I was really disappointed in this cigar and expected it to be a powerhouse and it really ended up being medium-full with not much complexity. I smoked it for a little over 2 hours and got bored with it and put it down with about 2.5 inches left. It was not bad just not what I was expecting and lacking in power for what it is.
I had an interesting RP 92 on the way to work, i got it from the b&m and it was just slightly longer than a hemingway short story, same look, closed at both ends, pretty tasty. Work is slow tonight so i just snuck in an Oliva G maduro Special G. Both smokes are always satisfying.
Smoking a Acid Kuba Kuba. Neve rhad one before. It's interesting. Not sure if I like it or not. I'm leaning towards it being just an OK smoke. The flavor from the wrapper is a little overwelming and I think it takes away from the cigar but I guess people who like flavored things and not so much cigars would like this. A LT I work with here at the base bought a box and gave me one.
Just finished a Oliva G compliments of Andy from my MAW pack....what a great after lunch smoke....thouroughly relaxing ...thanks again Andy
I too had an Oliva Serie G Maduro, compliments of Maddy. This was marked #294 from his vast inventory.. This cigar had it all. A very enjoyable cigar. I will be getting more of these, and recommend them highly.
I finished off last night with 2 -- count 'em, 2 -- 5 Vegas Classics. First I smoked one of the Fifty-Fives I recently bought. Under-filled. There was almost no resistance to the draw, and it practically smoked itself. To make up for it, I smoked a panatela. Much better. Hopefully, the rest of my Fifty-Fives will be better constructed.
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