Had the Sol Cubano Artisian Tonight. I read a few, um "Mediocre" if that's what you wanna call them, reviews and figured I'd fire it up and give it a chance. As i'm sitting here with a NASTY after taste, I can definitely say I second EVERY review I've read on this cigar so far. The other one I have will be resting for a LONG time. I wasn't impressed in the least. Best thing i could say about this one... Um the ash did hold tenaciously. Beyond that, It had a decent start kind of reminded me of Southern Comfort Pipe tobbaco as I'm a bit of a pipe smoker as well. But this quickly fizzled into a bland cigar altogether. Overall I wasn't impressed. I'll have to smoke a Ghurka Titan tommorrow night to make up for tonight's dud.
Sounds like a real bummer wilbr. I almost don't want to smoke the Artisans that I have for fear that they look better than they smoke. Well, at least if mine are no good, I didn't pay for them, so there is that much.
Last night was the Man O War robusto. This cigar was absolutely fantastic!!! It started peppery and full bodied...the draw was perfect and the cigar burned very well. About 2 inches in the cigar mellowed considerably and it was just a pleasant nutty and flavorful smoke with a pepper finish to the nub. Maybe one of the best smokes ive ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I know this cigar wont be around long...so imma buy my box soon!
Tonight was the local Rodriguez torpedo. This has consistently been a pleasant cigar, though I must say they are much better fresh than with a bit of rest. Here's what I like about these cigars, when he rolls them, he gives each cigar a light mist of cognac, the cigar tastes like a cigar without any cognac infusion, but the wrapper leaves a sweetness on your lips that is just wonderful. Good cigar for relaxing after a particularly difficult day.
ON saturday i bought for the first time MAXX freak cigars and I must say for me and my golf partner we both did not enjoy them nearly as much as the MAXX Vice. The freak was a way stronger smoke and was hard to stay lit for me. Gonna have to go back to the Vice as I enjoy a lighter flavorful cigar!!
I'm in Boston dealing with this weather in the northeast today. Have to fly to New York then Los Angeles. If I ever make it to the west coast this evening I have a nice R.P. Vintage 92 waiting in my travel humi. That and a cold brew will be a good finish to a long day. Hey j0z3r glad you enjoyed the Ashton Prime Minister. Take care.
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Well I started the Gurkha Regent Perfecto tonight. As my travels for work bring me to Clevland Mississippi. A Hellacious place and one I hope to never visit again. I had to put the cigar out roughly 2/3 thru due to the IMMENSE mesquito attack I was taking on in the Hell hole. I drove approximately 2 hours southwest of memphis after arriving at the airport and most of it being thru acres and acres of corn and cotton crop. But, I'm taking a trip back to memphis tommorrow evening and visiting around up there. Then Work some more. Leaving this vile place on Wednesday Afternoon, which can't get here quick enough I might add.
Tonight I had about half of an Onyx Reserve mini belicoso. Honestly I'm not impressed with this one. I don't know, the flavor just really didn't do it for me and I had had my fill about mid way through. I wonder if I might like a different size better. I don't see a 94 rated cigar in this one though.
Tonight I had about half of an Onyx Reserve mini belicoso. Honestly I'm not impressed with this one. I don't know, the flavor just really didn't do it for me and I had had my fill about mid way through. I wonder if I might like a different size better. I don't see a 94 rated cigar in this one though.
i didnt think it was a 94 either, but i did think that it was very good.
Guys, to qualify my experience with the Onyx, I did smoke it on an empty stomach so that may have had some bearing on how I perceived the cigar. I've had them resting in my humidor for a few months now. I'm not one to give up though, I didn't think it was bad it just didn't suit my fancy last night.
i bought a 5 vegas classic from a local shop down here and this is a great cigar! at one point not sure why... but the taste i got for a minute reminded me of KFC lol i dont know why but it was great i think when i get home im gonna order me some of these!
i bought a 5 vegas classic from a local shop down here and this is a great cigar! at one point not sure why... but the taste i got for a minute reminded me of KFC lol i dont know why but it was great i think when i get home im gonna order me some of these!
I had my first Classic less than 2 weeks ago. I agree, it is really good and one I could smoke everyday without feeling cheated.
Tonight I tried a Matasa 30th anniversary. Had high hopes for this one - looked great and was heavy in the hand. Sorry to say I was disappointed - flavor was not for me and smoke was lacking. Much prefer the Matasa from the legends line. Got a cou[le more that are going to rest for some time. This is supposed to be a premium, glad I didn't pay retail.
Tonight I tried a Matasa 30th anniversary. Had high hopes for this one - looked great and was heavy in the hand. Sorry to say I was disappointed - flavor was not for me and smoke was lacking. Much prefer the Matasa from the legends line. Got a cou[le more that are going to rest for some time. This is supposed to be a premium, glad I didn't pay retail.
Hey sdip, after reading the cigar of the month review I place this one in my aging humi with a one year tag on it.
Maybe it needs some time, It looks great and sounds promising based on the write up " Not to be missed... joins the ranks of Opus X. " The jury is still out on this one. Any other reviews out there ?
Thats my plan - I have another toro plus the perfecto from the COTM. If anyone wants to trade for them, I would be willing to move them. Then again, just might be a flavor profile that's not for me.
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Yesterday was a Matasa Legend. Really enjoy this cigar.
Today I had a Monte Christo #3 and a Puros Indios Reserva Maxima 2003.
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Thats my plan - I have another toro plus the perfecto from the COTM. If anyone wants to trade for them, I would be willing to move them. Then again, just might be a flavor profile that's not for me.