In honor of the weekend blitz (and friday night) I had a 5 Vegas CSII tonight. It was awesome, as usual. Earlier today I had an A. Fernandez signature robusto and figured out that even after a few months these need to get buried in the coolidor for some time. It was one of the weirder experiences I've had. First half tasted great, but gave off a really harsh ammonia like aroma that was pretty brutal. Then into the second half the aroma started to transfer to the smoke itself and I gave up. I still have faith that these will be great in time, but I'm gonna try to forget about them for at least 6 months.
Im going out tonight and having 2. Narrowed down to the follwoing. Ghurka Centurion. AJ Signature. Diesel. Cabugon. Oliva V Maduro. RP 1961. Illusione. Im leaning torware starting off with the centurion, then having the Illusione and bringing 2 backups just in case.
Im going out tonight and having 2. Narrowed down to the follwoing. Ghurka Centurion. AJ Signature. Diesel. Cabugon. Oliva V Maduro. RP 1961. Illusione. Im leaning torware starting off with the centurion, then having the Illusione and bringing 2 backups just in case.
Your idea is probably the best way to go... out of all of them you might burn out the pallet with any other combination.
Started the night off with a mica libre and I just can't get into this cigar. Seemed extremely bland in taste with a pre-light aroma that was COMPLETELY raisins. I really hope this isn't what a padron tastes like as I have been thinkin about shellin out for a few to try. The night, however, was easily salvaged with a cain f. Started out with a little bit of a burn issue but corrected itself. Effortless draw, tons of creamy smoke, lots of flavor, and a body that doesn't hit you until you stand up. Great cigar and I think I see a box purchase in my future!
I broke out a Cask II and wow, what a horrible burn. One side kept on going out and left a bite/bitter taste. I worked my way through it till about 2.5 inches left. I was a bit mad to say the least.
Im going out tonight and having 2. Narrowed down to the follwoing. Ghurka Centurion. AJ Signature. Diesel. Cabugon. Oliva V Maduro. RP 1961. Illusione. Im leaning torware starting off with the centurion, then having the Illusione and bringing 2 backups just in case.
Your idea is probably the best way to go... out of all of them you might burn out the pallet with any other combination.
Due to the weather I only got in the Centurion, but it was fantastic and really satisfied.
I have been really missing the forums AND my cigars lately. Been a long week at work and before that I was down sick for over a week so I haven't had a good smoke in a while. But luckily my weekend is just starting and after we take the little one to go see Thomas the Tain Live ( I know you are all jealous! haha) I will be kicking back with a nice glass of wine and a good smoke before dinner, then after dinner some good bourbon and another good smoke or two. Gotta love Spring time and 75 degree days!
Just had a Utopia Blue courtesy of Firetruckguy by way of lilwing88 and loved it. Beautiful day and a good stick, can't beat it. I think I'll fire up another later this afternoon.
In honor of the weekend blitz (and friday night) I had a 5 Vegas CSII tonight. It was awesome, as usual. Earlier today I had an A. Fernandez signature robusto and figured out that even after a few months these need to get buried in the coolidor for some time. It was one of the weirder experiences I've had. First half tasted great, but gave off a really harsh ammonia like aroma that was pretty brutal. Then into the second half the aroma started to transfer to the smoke itself and I gave up. I still have faith that these will be great in time, but I'm gonna try to forget about them for at least 6 months.
Dude. I have had the same thing happen to me (not on this stick but others I have had in the past) several times. I thought I was crazy but, it was definitely "Ammonic".
2nd cigar of the day Perdomo 10 Anniversary Champagne, not as good as my first one today (Utopia) just OK for me, but first time I've smoked two in one afternoon. Woo Hoo !
First time to sit back and relax in I dont know how long. Lit up a Forum Blend Maduro ...the pepper and leather seem more pronounced the longer these age ...a very very good smoke.
First time to sit back and relax in I dont know how long. Lit up a Forum Blend Maduro ...the pepper and leather seem more pronounced the longer these age ...a very very good smoke.
First up was a Padilla Habano toro with coffee this morning, excellent pairing. Later was an El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme, nice medium bodied robusto. Last up was a Man o War Ruination Robusto #1, this one has been in the humidor for between 7 and 8 months and smoked great, smooth but with a punch.
So Friday I had exactly what I thought I would have. Started with an AJ Fernandez Torpedo. It was milder than I expected but it was good for most of the cigar. Nice draw that did get some tar buildup but I cut it quickly and was OK again. I then went to a Tatuaje Red. This cigar was strong! Definately needs some age for my taste. The burn was horrible and kept going out. The filler would burn faster than the wrapper. I left this one go with about 2 inches left. I finished off with a Tatuaje Black. This one had a better burn but tasted very similar to the Red. By the time I was done with this one I was all burnt out. I gave my friend one each of the tubos, a CS II and 2 Brazilian labels (one torpedo and one Chuchill). He liked the black but he didn't smoke the rest. He smoked two ISOMs instead. One looked like a double robusto Monti and the other was a R&J Churchill. He gave me 3 of the Montis but I haven't touched them yet. As a matter of fact, I haven't touched any of the ISOMs i got from him since summer of last year. I still have a few I got in 2008 that I haven't touched either. Soon, soon...
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Due to the weather I only got in the Centurion, but it was fantastic and really satisfied.
Have you heard anything on the new ones coming?
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