Changed my mind and grabbed the Padilla Habano I got from here when they were practically giving them away. It had a great flavor to it, until it decided it wasn't going to be smoked. After re-lighting it about 4 times and finally getting a good burn going, it was bitter as hell. Shoulda went with the Decade.
say, is there any place around there to get decent sticks? i didn't see anything in the seneca or hancock county phonebook, and it'd be nice to check out the local shops if there were any.
The only place I know of is on West State Street in Fremont.
Ahh, the 'Mont... my wife grew up in Fremont. Same time as Charles Woodson, although different schools.
I've decided I am going to make this Gurkha week.. I have so many that I need to try, I've been aging a Humidor full ( 30 ) for almost a year. Today was a Legend Perfecto, I didn't care for the first inch or so, a little too much spice/ peppery but then it really opened up to become a flavorful stick. And the profile changed so many times I didn't know what to expect next. The burn was uneven most of the way but still not to a point of annoying, I have a few more of these and look forward to seeing what more time can do for them.
Kas, nice to hear. i don't think I have any of those.. I had a centurian for the first time. wow a great cigar, plus i got to use my new xi2 cutter! for some reason after the ash fell (on my damn lap, I'm so bad at judging) the thing started to get a little bitter, I slowed way down and took my time, which helped. still a good cigar, though not worth the 20 bucks. I have a royal brigade which i think I'm going to try next.
Just got done with a Carlos Torano Signature. Reminded me why I love them so much. I have to try any Carlos Torano I didn't like, I really want to get ahold of a couple of the Virtuosos and give them a whirl next.
Just got done with a Carlos Torano Signature. Reminded me why I love them so much. I have to try any Carlos Torano I didn't like, I really want to get ahold of a couple of the Virtuosos and give them a whirl next.
Alien, the signature is one of my favorite Torano cigars. That, and the Casa Torano, which is a little bit milder, but still very fine. I had a Virtuoso and it is FULL bodied. Rich taste and strong aroma. It got the neighbor to come over to see what I was smoking. ( he is a big Gurkha fan ) so we made a few trades.
Just got done with a Carlos Torano Signature. Reminded me why I love them so much. I have to try any Carlos Torano I didn't like, I really want to get ahold of a couple of the Virtuosos and give them a whirl next.
Alien, the signature is one of my favorite Torano cigars. That, and the Casa Torano, which is a little bit milder, but still very fine. I had a Virtuoso and it is FULL bodied. Rich taste and strong aroma. It got the neighbor to come over to see what I was smoking. ( he is a big Gurkha fan ) so we made a few trades.
Right on. I love the Casa Torano, it is one of my favorite mild sticks. The Exodus is on the fuller side, but from what you are saying, I guess the Virtuoso is even more so? Man, now I really can't wait to try one, lol.
I had an Illusione 68 tonight...fresh from a shipment that came in today. I wanted to try a fresh one, as I had one with about 5 months rest last week. Both were fantastic smokes. I think I may be buying a box of these very shortly.
Just got done with a Carlos Torano Signature. Reminded me why I love them so much. I have to try any Carlos Torano I didn't like, I really want to get ahold of a couple of the Virtuosos and give them a whirl next.
Alien, the signature is one of my favorite Torano cigars. That, and the Casa Torano, which is a little bit milder, but still very fine. I had a Virtuoso and it is FULL bodied. Rich taste and strong aroma. It got the neighbor to come over to see what I was smoking. ( he is a big Gurkha fan ) so we made a few trades.
good to know, I have a exodus in the humi, thanks to one of you on here.. I'll have to look into this signature..
No smoke for me yesterday. Took the car to work. Took the car today too but I am playing a gig tonight so I"ll drive the truck and do some smokey smokey. Not sure what I will smoke yet though. Thinking maybe a RP Decade, Fusion MM or maybe a Renn. Or it may even be a Gurkha. I have a bunch of the Centurions that have been aging along with a bunch of Legends, Beasts, Titans.
No smoke for me yesterday. Took the car to work. Took the car today too but I am playing a gig tonight so I"ll drive the truck and do some smokey smokey. Not sure what I will smoke yet though. Thinking maybe a RP Decade, Fusion MM or maybe a Renn. Or it may even be a Gurkha. I have a bunch of the Centurions that have been aging along with a bunch of Legends, Beasts, Titans.
Gurkha, Gurkha, Gurkha...
Today was a Gurkha Regent.. A very nice milder smoke. The burn was again near perfect draw was a little tight but that was okay since it made for a longer burn on this cigar, with a taste that was woody, leathery, and a little vegetable at the start. At one point there was a smell and slight taste of vanilla. Another good one from Gurkha.
I had an Illusione 68 tonight...fresh from a shipment that came in today. I wanted to try a fresh one, as I had one with about 5 months rest last week. Both were fantastic smokes. I think I may be buying a box of these very shortly.
Haven't smoked since Sunday. I try to smoke only the weekend (with maybe one on Wednesday night).
I'm thinking maybe a Don Diego for tomorrow night since it's nice and light. I'm thinking maybe a CAO MX2 for Saturday morning and for Saturday night I have a Don Pepin Garcia "My Father". Has anyone tried this one?
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The 68 is my favorite out of the Illusione line.