I had my first Padilla Miami tonight. It started off reminding me of the Habano - pretty spicey, but it abruptly changed to a nutty, woody, leather flavor. I was really liking this cigar about 1/2 the way in, and then it became a little too cigar lite, but it finished up nice. Need to try this again.
Tumbler, was this from COTM...I just got mine? I dawned on me that I think the only Padilla I've had is the habano and I liked it very much. So what else does Padilla make worth trying?
I'm a big fan of the 1968. Haven't tried their other anniversary cigars, yet. I didn't care for the Obsidian. The Achilles is a good middle-of-the-road cigar.
Had a root canal done this afternoon, then had to go in to work on my night off, since my new cook can't start yet because we're still waiting for his background check. So I decided to end the evening with a Fuente Don Carlos and a couple glasses of my homemade apple wine. Other than the jaw hurting when I open my mouth or puff, it's quite nice. Though I should be in bed, since I have to be over at the new house in 7 hours to meet a contractor to get an estimate on a new sewer line (seller is footing the bill, thankfully).
Smoking a La Aroma de Cuba today. I think tonight I will have a Hemingway Maduro Masterpiece. Been saving it since August. Got a few of these and a few other sizes. I think 5, almost 6 months is good. Damn expensive though, oh and freakin BIG!
I'm smoking a partagas serie d no 4 . These are definitely one of my favoite cigars, they are so consistant. Realy good draw and burn, and loads of flavour. I recently read an article on this website on tasting cigars, that said you need to blow some of the smoke out through your nose to taste them properly. Before reading this I could pick up flavours, but found it hard to put my finger on what they reminded me of. well this cigar definitely has a hint of cocoa and also vannila. I know you guys find it hard to get cubans on your side of the water, but If any of you fancy doing a trade some time then these are the ones to ask me for.
I'm smoking a partagas serie d no 4 . These are definitely one of my favoite cigars, they are so consistant. Realy good draw and burn, and loads of flavour. I recently read an article on this website on tasting cigars, that said you need to blow some of the smoke out through your nose to taste them properly. Before reading this I could pick up flavours, but found it hard to put my finger on what they reminded me of. well this cigar definitely has a hint of cocoa and also vannila. I know you guys find it hard to get cubans on your side of the water, but If any of you fancy doing a trade some time then these are the ones to ask me for.
Had a frustrating day at work, 12 hours, no breaks, got home exhausted. Wasn't even going to light up but then decided on a La Aurora 1495. What great therapy. A perfect smoke.
Same for me, mine was a 1495/1994 Cameroon. Very tastey, this is one of my favorite go to cigars.
I tied out a Legends Copper Label today, the one by Drew Estates. Ok, the good on this cigar, the actual cigar has an interesting taste that lingers sweet on the lips and this is interesting for a while, after about 15 minutes, however, the novelty started to wear thin and I was less than impressed. If I was a fan of infused cigars, this might be right up my alley, but I'm not and it's not. After that, I lit up a La Aroma de Cuba robusto, I really like the flavor of this cigar, the flavor does remind somewhat of a Cuban cigar...it's not a dead ringer, but there are a couple of similarities.
First smoke since Sunday...Gurkha master select...ok...not really impressed ...only had time for about 2/3 rds of it but wasn't really crapped out i could not finish, kinda bland,not a lot of distinquishable flavors...maybe a bad stick???
Had my first Padron tonight.
Fuller-bodied than what I'm used to. Had to relight a couple of times because the center was burning, but not the wrapper, but the flavor was very nice. A bit strong of a smoke for me. But at the same time, I smoked it until I could no longer hold it because I was loving the flavor. Later, I found myself coughing up phlegm.
A good smoke. But not an everyday smoke.
Smoked the Hemingway Masterpiece Maduro last night. Nice taste, much different than a normal Hemingway. Now for the bad. I used a punch and it stated to develop some tar early on. Easily fixed with a cutter. Then my nose got all stuffed up and I wasn't able to fully enjoy it until somewhere near the end when my nose started to clear up. As much as I like Hemingways, the maduros are not a favorite of mine and the Masterpiece is way to big. Took forever to smoke. Oh, and I had to relight a bunch of times near then end. I think part of the problem was me and my slow smoking but other times it went out almost right after I lit it. The humidity in that humidor is around 63-65 so I know it wasn't to moist.
I just wish my nose wasn't as clogged. I actualy bought two of these and this one had a gouge missing hear the foot. It never got replaced because they weren't in stock so I just sucked it up and smoked it. I still like the regular hemingways better but I wouldn't turn this down. They are just hard to buy because of the price. Why pay more for something when there is something you like better for less? I still have a bunch of smaller Hemingway Maduros so I'm still good on that front.
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First smoke since Sunday...Gurkha master select...ok...not really impressed ...only had time for about 2/3 rds of it but wasn't really crapped out i could not finish, kinda bland,not a lot of distinquishable flavors...maybe a bad stick???