Punch I got compliments of Joe. Never had a punch...not bad. It had a good, consistent taste, but I've never smoked anything that lacked any finish whatsoever like that, kinda odd.
I had a nice cigar tonight, a Don Pepin My Father #4 lancero. It was thicker than a standard lancero, seemed like a 40-42 ring gauge. Very good, though I was unable to get the full experience due to the wind and cold. Definitely will have this one again though.
Smoked a Sol cubano cuban cabinet Robusto for my third cigar tonight, and then finished the night of with my fuente opus x reserva d' chateau... holy god, by far the best smoke i have ever had, so consistent, phenomenal burn and draw... and the most amazing flavor throughout the cigar. A great way to end the night. By the way if anyone is ever in pittsburgh, or for the native pittsburghers... Cioppino's in the strip district is a phenomenal cigar bar... definately going to frequent there.
Just got done with a CAO VR. Maybe I had a bad stick, but I found the first half to be very bland, then about halfway in a basic tabacco taste emerged but still wasn't very strong. I will try another one later on down the road, when my palate is a little more mature. I really want to like this cigar, it is a gorgeous stick, but as of right now I'm just not feeling it.
I've got a MX2 and a Gurkha Doble Maduro waiting for me at home right now, lol, along with about 20 other maduros I have yet to try (thanks to the advice and suggestions of the members of this here forum). I can't wait, I think my first one is going to either be the Onyx Reserve, Gurkha Doble Maduro, or Cusano 18 Paired Maduro.
GREAT choice with the onyx! I always have to have an Onyx on hand for when I want a good maduro. The MX2 is really good as well. I've never had the VR and probably won't be in any big hurry to try it. There are way too many good smokes out there.
Last night I went to a cigar tasting at a cigar shop in Cocoa Beach.
Armando with CAO was there and we were sampling the MX2 and the Gold. Both were very good - I LOVE the MX2. Looking at it you would think it would be a full-bodied smoke but it's actually more medium-bodied.
I bought some of the Gold to put in my humidor.
Great flavor on both of these.
Started off with a La Aroma de Cuba. Pretty not bad, had a real interesting flavor but not much body, nice and smooth. After lunch had a Ashton VSG, not sure of the size but looked like a lonsdale. Really good, some on and off spice, great flavor, wish they were cheaper though.
Had a La Herencia Cubana earlier...it was good & mellow and burned great. Then I smoked some ribs, drank some beer and now I am having a 5 Vegas Classic. I really love the classic.
Hey doods, I've got 2 thick rib eye steaks on the grill with my super secret rub, Israeli cous-cous on the stove and a big fat green salad going for Valentines Day. My fiance' and I are drinking our weight in an Old Vine Zin and I'm enjoying an Ashton Heritage Robusto on my deck. Life is good...
Jeff
Hey doods, I've got 2 thick rib eye steaks on the grill with my super secret rub, Israeli cous-cous on the stove and a big fat green salad going for Valentines Day. My fiance' and I are drinking our weight in an Old Vine Zin and I'm enjoying an Ashton Heritage Robusto on my deck. Life is good...
Jeff
Jdorais, sounds like a perfect night, ...can it get any better ?
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The Gran Puro is indeed my favorite Punch
I prefer the maduro