Oliva Serie V Belicoso. Great size, but it was plagued by burn and tar issues. I've been having a fair amount of tar problems lately, and it's really got me worried...
What happened to the Diesel Unlimited? I'm shocked! ;-)
Had my first My Father from the 6 X 52 sampler. It was ok. Waiting to try the Le Bijou. After that I have a 5 Vegas 2008. It was ok. There weren't any holes or cracks but the draw wasn't providing a lot of smoke. It was gettin pretty bitter near the last 2 inches. Had to constantly purge. Also, the burn was ehh. The filler was burning better than the wrapper which doesn't make sense to me since I have had this sitting in my smoking humidor for about 3 months or maybe even more which the rH has been around 66 - 67.
Started my day with a Partagas Serie D #4 with almost 18 months, very nice. Later was a Partagas Black robusto. Finishing up my day with a La Flor Dominicana something...can't remember, it's one of the box pressed variety that comes in a 120 ct box with 12 cigars to each mold. Anyway, awesome cigar...I don't know how Litto Gomez does it, but for me he's one of the top three blenders out there.
Alec Bradly Tempus, Casa Magna, EloGio, Avo Domaine, La Gloria Mateo, Oliva V, Berger & Argenti, LP T52, Art Deco, NHC, OpusX
the wife had: Avo Maduro, Camacho Connecticut, Padron 1964, Grillete, and JdN Cabinetta.
How'd you like that Berger& Argeti? I really enjoyed what I've had from them. Met Argenti at an event and he's an awesome guy. Might skew my opinion a bit lol
Alec Bradly Tempus, Casa Magna, EloGio, Avo Domaine, La Gloria Mateo, Oliva V, Berger & Argenti, LP T52, Art Deco, NHC, OpusX
the wife had: Avo Maduro, Camacho Connecticut, Padron 1964, Grillete, and JdN Cabinetta.
How'd you like that Berger& Argeti? I really enjoyed what I've had from them. Met Argenti at an event and he's an awesome guy. Might skew my opinion a bit lol
it wasnt a bad cigar. i still have a few. i also had one that had that ligero core. i didnt like it as much as the milder blend.
Last night I was over at JZ's and we had a bon fire going and hanging out smoking some cigars...he had a MoW Armada and I started the evening with a Alec Bradley Family Blend. My first one and I liked it alot. I finished my cigar well before he finished his armada, and so said to go and pick out another cigar from his humidor...this man has a row of Opus X and Mac Vintages there in clear view through his glasstop...very impressive...anyways...I couldn't bring myself to grab one of those (of course) so I picked a RP Fusion Double Maduro. Also my first, for those who know me well...I'm sure that fact might amaze them....lol...but it was a good smoke too. All in all, it was a great evening.
Smoking a Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet culebra...well, 1/3 of one anyhow. I'm loathe to use the word "cubanesque" to describe a cigar, but this one really has a classic taste to it that I can only describe as such. The culebra really stands apart from the other sizes in the line save for the #1 and #4.
Had my first San Miguel, thought it was good and had my first MOW Armada I thought it was great. I have to admit though, I expected a bit more from the Armada. These sticks have been in the humi since the first week of November 2010.
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Had my first My Father from the 6 X 52 sampler. It was ok. Waiting to try the Le Bijou. After that I have a 5 Vegas 2008. It was ok. There weren't any holes or cracks but the draw wasn't providing a lot of smoke. It was gettin pretty bitter near the last 2 inches. Had to constantly purge. Also, the burn was ehh. The filler was burning better than the wrapper which doesn't make sense to me since I have had this sitting in my smoking humidor for about 3 months or maybe even more which the rH has been around 66 - 67.
Hike Mt. Washington, ski down.
Diesel Unholy Cocktail on the drive home. Good day!
Alec Bradly Tempus, Casa Magna, EloGio, Avo Domaine, La Gloria Mateo, Oliva V, Berger & Argenti, LP T52, Art Deco, NHC, OpusX
the wife had: Avo Maduro, Camacho Connecticut, Padron 1964, Grillete, and JdN Cabinetta.
Smoked an AVO Domaine Purito (tiny little guy) while driving down into the city tonight. Fantastic, barnyardy, pungent little stick.
I have to admit though, I expected a bit more from the Armada.
These sticks have been in the humi since the first week of November 2010.