Tried my first Sherpa this afternoon. All I can say for now is that I'll have to have a couple more to before I decide whether I like it or not. I did note a nice creamy, nuttiness which was pretty consistent throughout, I was met with several burn issues and a bit of acridity at times. They may very well need a bit more rest than the three days I've given them so far.
I settled down later this afternoon with a Cuaba Exclusivo. This is a nice looking perfecto about 5 1/2 x 46. It left a lot to be desired, to be blunt. I don't know if perhaps it too damp, but it would not draw well at all and the volume of smoke I got was pretty small. The burn was constantly uneven and the flavor was just not very, well, flavorful. I just hope it was me and not the cigar in this case... guess I'll find out down the road.
I started the day with a Cu-Avana while walking the beach. I have grown to like this mild cigar. This afternoon I had a Sancho Panza and tonight I smoked my Gurkha Beast from my welcome package to COTM. This one went on for 2 1/2 hours - quite a cigar!
And to cap the night off, I finally had a Cusano 18 Double Connecticut robusto. Man, what a nice cigar this was. Precision burn, good draw, though a tad on the loose side. I only wish it had been a churchill so that it would have lasted longer. Pretty straight forward, but very nice, had the slightest hint of cedar in the first inch and from there I could only describe it as toasty and creamy. Needless to say, I will definitely keep a handful of these in my humidor from now on.
Sounds like another good day, Joe. I had a Gurkha Centurian; my second. This one was much, much, MUCH better than the first. I begin to understand this cigar's high reputation. It produced great gouts of rich, heavy, chewy smoke that I pushed slowly and with reluctance from my mouth. This was a great cigar. Maybe the best I've had.
It produced great gouts of rich, heavy, chewy smoke that I pushed slowly and with reluctance from my mouth. This was a great cigar. Maybe the best I've had.
Last night I had an ITC 10th toro. Very good cigar peaty and earthy with enough spice to keep me interested. Produced an ungodly amount of smoke, at times I felt like I was holding a road flare there was so much smoke coming off this stick. Yet it burned very cool and even. Good cigar will definetly smoke again.
Sounds like another good day, Joe. I had a Gurkha Centurian; my second. This one was much, much, MUCH better than the first. I begin to understand this cigar's high reputation. It produced great gouts of rich, heavy, chewy smoke that I pushed slowly and with reluctance from my mouth. This was a great cigar. Maybe the best I've had.
Hey urby, That is a bold statement !! I have two resting and I do believe that you encouraged me to take one out of it's retirement..
Sounds like another good day, Joe. I had a Gurkha Centurian; my second. This one was much, much, MUCH better than the first. I begin to understand this cigar's high reputation. It produced great gouts of rich, heavy, chewy smoke that I pushed slowly and with reluctance from my mouth. This was a great cigar. Maybe the best I've had.
Well, I've got hope now. It seems they just need some rest and relaxation to give you their all. And yes, it was another good day.
Oh, noes! Don't fire me! I can't afford to lose the income. (How does urbino generate income by posting on these forums, you ask? The answer is simple: volume.)
Oh, noes! Don't fire me! I can't afford to lose the income. (How does urbino generate income by posting on these forums, you ask? The answer is simple: volume.)
Hey Urbino, speaking of volume, I see you just hit another milestone too. Thanks for all your insight, great reviews, and entertaining dialogue. ( truely)..
Just finished up with a Gurkha Shaggy foot toro. This was a nice cigar, its been in my humidor for about 7 months now and it called to me tonight as I was rifling around, looking for something to smoke.
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I started the day with a Cu-Avana while walking the beach. I have grown to like this mild cigar. This afternoon I had a Sancho Panza and tonight I smoked my Gurkha Beast from my welcome package to COTM. This one went on for 2 1/2 hours - quite a cigar!