I had a Macanudo Maduro Hyde Park that I put I got in a CCOM build your own sampler. As much bad review as Macanudo gets here I wanted to see what the fuss was about. I found that it actually wasn't too bad. Not the best cigar I've ever had but not the worst either. I would probably try it again when I could actually sit down with it and experience it. I smoked this one while walking around at work so I probably didn't give it the attention it should have gotten.
Tonight I smoked an Oliveros Classic Churchhill. I didn't have high expectations but it ended up being a tasty cigar. This was a great value, under $2.
Thursday night I had a couple of smokes at a casino in Des Moines. Did a Cusano Corojo 97 and a Gurka Signature Gold Churchill. The Cusano had burn problems to start, but ended up being a decent smoke. The Gurka was outstanding.
Tonight I did a Felipe Gregorio Blue Toro. It was just ok. Nice burn and construction but the taste did nothing for me. Just average.
Like Joe, this week was long, especially Friday and I was a bit tired. Originally wanted something to kick my backside, but decided it would be better to have something a little more mellower. Fired up a CAO MX-2 toro. Overall the smoke was fine, nothing really outstanding. Decent burn, plenty of smoke, the flavor seemed to be rather one deminsional but comfortable.
Outside on the patio smoke a A. Fuente Chateau Fuente sungrown. Draw is pretty loose flavors are awesome. Only thing that sucks is that this stupid dog across the way won't shut the f*** up! Well hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Had a La Gloria Cubana Serie R last night. Great flavor, great body, just a lil strong for me. Of course I may have been smoking it a lil fast too. I might have to give it another chance sometime.
After a very busy Saturday, I was finally able to relax and enjoy a Gran Habano 3 Siglos while grilling up some Jalapeno burgers. Nice smoke....medium bodied, some nice flavors going on, nothing powerful just very enjoyable.
Went to back to a couple of old favorites today. Did a RP Vintage 99 petite this morning and finished the day w a 5 Vegas Gold Torpedo. In between I tried a Torano Virtuoso for the first time .Ok smoke, don't think I would go out and buy a box though.
I just came in from the screened porch having finished a Punch double maduro Rothschild. It's the first one I've had and it was very good, certainly worth having a couple in the humi. Perfect construction and burn with a very solid gray ash. Once more I used my punch cutter (no pun intended) and the results were very good. Great draw and plenty of rich smoke. I tried the EMS job yesterday and being a maduro lover I thought I would like the black stick more. I'm not sure that was the case though. Sorta hard for me to tell. The maduro had a lot less spice bite to it I thought. It seemed to be both potent and mild together if that makes any sense. My palette has a long way to go. Next I'll try the rare corojo that came with the others in the 3 box pack. This really is fun.
Did a couple of cigars on Mom's Day. First I tried a La Unica 300. I got it in a sampler pack and it was actually a pretty good mild cigar. Last night I did an Oliva G churchill. This was a very tasty Cameroon.
I was able to enjoy a couple on Mom's day. I had the CCOM Corojo, a rather nice medium bodied smoke. Then I tried the RP ITC's 10th anni, a very nice smoke (prefer the RP Decade), great burn, tons of smoke, nice flavor profile w/ a touch of spice.
It was last night, and I had a Hoyo de Monterey Excalibur #2 maduro, one of my favorite smokes. Glass of brandy, Churchill's "History of the English Speaking Peoples" vol 1, my feat propped up...I was in heaven, I tell you this much. Tonight, I think a repeat, though I don't know what cigar yet.
Had an '07 Partagas Short. Very full bodied and big on flavor. A little dark but still good. The burn and draw were good also; but this stick was still a little on the tannic side. Another couple years and it will be good; but alas this was my last one.
Today I had the cigar that started it all for me 15 years ago to the day.
A Montesino by Fuente. And now I remember why I fell in love. Man are they good. If you have never tried them give it a taste. Great price, great quality. I believe they will please.
Just had a Cusano 18 Double Connecticut and was happily impressed. Has anyone else tried these? I am curious what you guys thought.
this is the cigar i give to people that are starting out. good flavor, good burn, good draw. i also reccomend it for those who like to golf (in the churchill size) its a light and not worry cigar.
I picked some up about a month ago and I was just thinking it was time to give it a try.Tomorrow will be a good day to fire it up. I will post as soon as I can.
I expect it will be a good one based on reviews I have read. Cusano has always
been good to me in the past.
I agree. That was the first time I tried it and immediately thought wow this is really a good cigar.I like to try a lot of different stuff and this was really good. This would be a great anyday go to.
I smoked a 5 vegas Miami last night. I had forgot what a great cigar this was for the price I paid. I picked a bunch up on a one-day-special last fall.
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Thursday night I had a couple of smokes at a casino in Des Moines. Did a Cusano Corojo 97 and a Gurka Signature Gold Churchill. The Cusano had burn problems to start, but ended up being a decent smoke. The Gurka was outstanding.
Tonight I did a Felipe Gregorio Blue Toro. It was just ok. Nice burn and construction but the taste did nothing for me. Just average.
I just came in from the screened porch having finished a Punch double maduro Rothschild. It's the first one I've had and it was very good, certainly worth having a couple in the humi. Perfect construction and burn with a very solid gray ash. Once more I used my punch cutter (no pun intended) and the results were very good. Great draw and plenty of rich smoke. I tried the EMS job yesterday and being a maduro lover I thought I would like the black stick more. I'm not sure that was the case though. Sorta hard for me to tell. The maduro had a lot less spice bite to it I thought. It seemed to be both potent and mild together if that makes any sense. My palette has a long way to go. Next I'll try the rare corojo that came with the others in the 3 box pack. This really is fun.
George
Did a couple of cigars on Mom's Day. First I tried a La Unica 300. I got it in a sampler pack and it was actually a pretty good mild cigar. Last night I did an Oliva G churchill. This was a very tasty Cameroon.
Last night I did a Gurka Grand Reserve (I think). Nice stick, but quite mild.
Just how do you tell one Gurka from another?