Had a Cu Avana robusto with coffee this am. Nice mild smoke - like it a bunch. This afternoon I took the kids to a local festival (Ribfest) and spent two hours chasing them around smoking an Ashton VSG sorceror - fabulaous smoke. Finished the night w a RP V92 that was just ok - not as much flavor as I typically find with one.
Sounds like a good day, all in all, sdip. After last night's misfortunes, I wanted something tonight that I knew I could rely on; something I knew I wouldn't have to smoke quite so tactically to keep it burning. I went with another R&J Reserva Real, and it delivered again. I'm just pleased as can be with these cigars.
They do indeed, Joe. Only their best rollers get to make them, and even they are limited to 70 a day. I don't know if this is still true -- actually, I don't know if it was ever true -- but the scuttlebutt used to be that all the Masterpieces were made by one guy; their senior-most roller. True or not, my experience has been that the Masterpiece is aptly named.
Tonight was extra special since I've been on the injured reserve since having dental surgery last week. Healed up enough to light one up and enjoy it (off the meds). I chose a 5 Vegas Miami, which I had not tried before, but expected good things since I enjoy the Classic and Golds.
I was not disappointed. I'm not that great yet at describing flavors, but I found it to be in the medium range, with a nice sweetness and a somewhat creamy feel, a nice relaxing smoke. I got off to an uneven starting burn, probably because I couldn't see the flame lighting it, but it evened out nicely and burned without problems for an hour. This one will definitely earn a regular spot in the rotation.
With the summer weather really kicking in here I'm having problems with my humi running too high; for now I've removed the moisture pack and moved it to the basement. The beads are on order.
Montecristo Media Noche. its a Montecristo, really, need I say anymore. Impecable burn, cubanesque draw, held the ash for a solid 2 inches. When I set it down it was almost like saying good bye to a good friend.
I'm looking forward to trying the Sherpa.after seeing all the praise from you and kas. Should be getting my bundle tomorrow, so maybe I'll spark one up next week... I stole a box of the Graycliff Legend on auction too, so I've got that to look forward to Oh happy days.
You are well-heeled, indeed, Joe. Tonight's Sherpa was much better than the last one, not as good as the first one. I'd give it an 8.75. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
A cubanesque draw is a semi tight draw. A true cuban roller will tell you the goal is to get the draw tight enough where you have to pull on the cigar to produce smoke but not so tight that you have to suck tobacco into your mouth to get any smoke.
ill keep that in mind. but right now im smoking down my humi a bit to make room for some sticks ive had my eye on and hve been putting off for quite some time. the SHORT list includes CAO italia, Partagas Black, and Gurkha triple ligero.
ill keep that in mind. but right now im smoking down my humi a bit to make room for some sticks ive had my eye on and hve been putting off for quite some time. the SHORT list includes CAO italia, Partagas Black, and Gurkha triple ligero.
Haven't decided on one for tonight yet... the brown truck was just here bringing more goodies. Today's arrivals included CAO VR Mobys, Graycliff 1666 torpedos, RP 1990 torpedos, and some 3 Siglos Robustos. I may have to break the resting rule just this once, they were in transit less than 24 hours.
ill keep that in mind. but right now im smoking down my humi a bit to make room for some sticks ive had my eye on and hve been putting off for quite some time. the SHORT list includes CAO italia, Partagas Black, and Gurkha triple ligero.
and the Montecristo Media Noche.
add that to the list... the list gets bigger but my humidor stays the same size...
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Kuz:
I got some of the edmundos on auction for $3 and $5. If you are lucky, they are usually available for $3 - $5