I went to the local shop to pick up a couple last items for my 1K contest, and to find some new sticks for Maddy's Pass, since it turns out my original choices were boring and totally sucked... So I'll smoke those, and now I've got an interesting selection of stuff that hasn't seen much/any play on these boards. The hardest part now will be deciding which ones get stuffed in the pass.
Well if that's a tag team between Nestor Plasencia and Manolo, it can't be bad.
Well I did find out enough to make me want to try some. Quesada/Plesencia has got to be good.. And Urbi the Google trouble comes with distraction, everything comes back to porn on the internet.. Look up opus x xXx and you will see what I mean, wait I forgot the Opus part... never mind.
Just finished up with a Hemingway myself, a Masterpiece. This one was a marked improvement on my disappointing first one. There's not much I can say about the Hemingway that ya'll don't already know, it's just a magnificent cigar. This one clocked in at just under 2 hours, which honestly surprised me since I thought it would run about 2.5... I think I smoked a little quicker than usual. Urby will forever hold a special place in my cigar smoker's heart for introducing me to the Hemingway, I don't know that I would have tried yet one if not for him.
Just finished up with a Hemingway myself, a Masterpiece. This one was a marked improvement on my disappointing first one. There's not much I can say about the Hemingway that ya'll don't already know, it's just a magnificent cigar. This one clocked in at just under 2 hours, which honestly surprised me since I thought it would run about 2.5... I think I smoked a little quicker than usual. Urby will forever hold a special place in my cigar smoker's heart for introducing me to the Hemingway, I don't know that I would have tried yet one if not for him.
That's one big cigar. I have a few of the maduro that I bought.
I smoked a Gurkha Beauty last night. It was different. I have one more and then I can giv eme of a description. I made the mistake of removing the lable about half way through and ripped the wrapper. I smoked it up to the last inch anyways. At that point, the whole wrapper slid off. I mustache smelled like one of those incense candles. Definately different than what I expected. Not bad at all, just different. Not sure I would be willing to buy a lot more for $25 each but maybe another 2 - 3 in a couple of months.
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the Hemingway maduro, rwheelwright. (We need a nickname for you. Wheelie?)
I just had a Sancho Panza double maduro. Every time I have one of these, I think, "I need to just order a box of these," but somehow I never get around to it. Anyway, it's an outrageously good cigar for the price; and, as I just discovered, it's a good cigar to pair with coffee (perhaps not surprising, given that it's a maduro).
I just finished up with a Zino Platinum Scepter in the robusto size. Bottom line, this cigar is not worth its retail price. It's not a bad cigar, in fact it was good just not great and not worth $15, I don't even think it was worth the auction price I paid for it which was little more than half the retail. Quite frankly, this was an ugly cigar, the cap was sloppy, the wrapper was sloppy with gaps in the seam and what looked like stretch marks and overall the flavor was nothing short of ordinary. I think there are a lot of cigars out there that are not only better than this, but a good deal less expensive.
Ok, so I've been hearing alot about these new "Bolder than ever" Macanudo's that are apparently quite the departure from the rest of their line, the Macanudo 1968. I know that there's not alot of love for the brand on this forum, and I'm one the people who has never been truly impressed by most sticks they've put out, but I decided to give this new line a try out of curiosity and that's what I just got done smoking. While it was a more robust smoke than everything else they've done, it still wasn't all that. Alot of chocolate and coffee, but I almost noticed some bitterness as well. Not a bad smoke, it just left me wanting. I think I'll stick to my Brazilias.
I felt the same about that particular stick Brett. I had never had a Macanudo prior to trying the 1968, and I don't think I will after that one. It just seemed to lack flavor and came off as boring to me.
And I felt the same as you, Joz, about the Zino Platinum Scepter. I had the perfecto, and while it wasn't ugly, it definitely underdelivered for the price.
Well my week has been anything but boring! I started my days off this week with the Oliva Serie G Maduro and it was a great smoke. Just like the last one I tried. Then Thursday I had the Fuente event at my local B&M and got to try my first Don Carlos. Great smoke!!! I don't know that it is as good as the Hemingway, but very close! I did pick up a few more Hemingways and a few of the Don Carlos to put in the Humi. Also ended up with a free humidor out of the deal. Nice dark wood 125 ct Humi and a free cutter. My next smoke of the week was a La Flor Dom. Ligero and also great as always. Topped it all off with a Tatuaje last night. Personally I thought that was a GREAT way to end my weekend... Back to the old grindstone tonight.
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the Hemingway maduro, rwheelwright. (We need a nickname for you. Wheelie?)
I just had a Sancho Panza double maduro. Every time I have one of these, I think, "I need to just order a box of these," but somehow I never get around to it. Anyway, it's an outrageously good cigar for the price; and, as I just discovered, it's a good cigar to pair with coffee (perhaps not surprising, given that it's a maduro).
I'll make it a point to smoke one really soon. I bought about 5 or 6 but only had one and that was at least a month ago.
People call me Wheel. Well, that's not all they call me but it is one of the nicest and cleanest. :-)
I had another Box Pressed Nub Cameroon today. Not as good as the last one plus I was on my tractor cutting the lawn. I dropped it twice and it was ok. The third time I was down to the last inch and the drop destroyed it. Oh wel. I will be getting more of these. THis one was kind of mushy right from the start but that may have been because I was holding it firmer than I would normally due to cutting the lawn. At least that is my theory.
This afternoon I found myself with a couple free hours while the wife took our son to watch a movie, and my daughter was down for her nap. So I grabbed a book and headed out to the deck with a Montecristo Media Noche No. 3 from the Urby Boffo Sampler. The smell and a lick of the cap were very promising and rich. On light, the flavor immediately burst with a strong taste of dark chocolate, and I knew I was in for a treat. The construction was exceptional, as with any Monte, although the draw was a touch tight.
This is a medium bodied blend, and the cigar was pretty small (5.5 x 44). However, I felt that it packed a bit more punch than medium for its size (possibly due to this diet I'm on)... I drew on this frequently because of its great flavor, but it never got too hot, and hung on for over an hour. Even at its premium price point, I feel this cigar is a value. I'll be buying this in quantity in the future, for sure. Thanks, Urby!
Never heard of the Casa Magna, doody. Are they rolled by prisoners?
I probably shouldn't post this, but I thought you'd find it entertaining at my expense. I didn't get this joke until I went to bed last night... to my credit, I actually got it by coming up with the same joke myself, and then remembering that Urbi already made it... oh, well.
Never heard of the Casa Magna, doody. Are they rolled by prisoners?
I probably shouldn't post this, but I thought you'd find it entertaining at my expense.
You wuz right!
I haven't tried the Monte in that size, yet. I sure enjoyed heck out of the ginormous churchill the other night, though. It's got me looking forward to the smaller ones from the BBO.
I'm smoking a Rocky Patel X-Out Liga C (Olde World Reserve) from my trade with Bass. This thing is good. The wrapper is a little wrinkled but its burning and tastes just fine. At about 1/3 the price of the banded sticks, I'll have to pick up some more of these X-outs.
Over the course of a long, lazy Saturday evening and late night, I smoked the Cohiba churchill that maddy sent me a while back, and another one of the La Aurora 1495 Cameroon 1994's Scrams sent me.
The latter is well known here, by now: a very yummy, limited-run smoke. Thanks again, Scrams. Considering it's one of the better known cigars in the world, the Cohiba doesn't get much discussion here. That being the case, it was a pleasant surprise. Some nice spice that came more and more to the fore as the smoke went on, and terrific construction. Thanks, maddy!
Finding myself awake at 1:30 with nothing to do and not sleepy, I headed outside with my trusty glass of ice water and a Padron 2000 habano where I was kept company for a while by my little friend Homer the domesticated wild cat that lives outside...many thanks to him for knocking over my water. Anyways, I'm shocked that I have not tried this cigar yet as it was very tasty and one I've been wanting to try for some time now. Smoking time clocked around 70 minutes, all of which I enjoyed....though it did seem to pass in the blink of an eye. Looks like I've found yet another cigar to add to my erratic rotation.
I just returned from my balcony, catching up on some reading, and enjoying a Padron 5000 Maduro. A tasty, smokey cigar with a mostly even burn, it was my first one and I think I'll keep it in mind for the future.
A while back, the estimable kuzi reviewed the Fuente 8-5-8 candela and said, hey, this is actually pretty good. So I bought a few of them and just had the first one. He's right. They're darn good. Is it spicy? No. Is it rich and chocolaty with overtones of coffee and ribeye? Not so much. But it is a wonderful light cigar. Perhaps the Abita Light of cigars; that is, surprisingly tasty for a light cigar, and extremely well made. Overall, it's character is sweet hay. To me, that'd make it a great spring and summer cigar, and a good choice anytime you want something light. Also, it's second-hand smoke is pretty inoffensive, so it's a good choice when that's a concern, too.
Trinidad - Finally, this was a good smoke. These must have rested well over the last four weeks, as previously they had a fairly tight draw to them. This last one had a good draw and burned surprisingly well.
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(Actually, this kind of thoughtfulness really is top notch. Don't think it goes unappreciated.)
I smoked a Gurkha Beauty last night. It was different. I have one more and then I can giv eme of a description. I made the mistake of removing the lable about half way through and ripped the wrapper. I smoked it up to the last inch anyways. At that point, the whole wrapper slid off. I mustache smelled like one of those incense candles. Definately different than what I expected. Not bad at all, just different. Not sure I would be willing to buy a lot more for $25 each but maybe another 2 - 3 in a couple of months.
I smoked the Perdomo Rosado toro you sent me. Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable smoke. I think I prefer the torpedo, though.
I just had a Sancho Panza double maduro. Every time I have one of these, I think, "I need to just order a box of these," but somehow I never get around to it. Anyway, it's an outrageously good cigar for the price; and, as I just discovered, it's a good cigar to pair with coffee (perhaps not surprising, given that it's a maduro).
People call me Wheel. Well, that's not all they call me but it is one of the nicest and cleanest. :-)
I had another Box Pressed Nub Cameroon today. Not as good as the last one plus I was on my tractor cutting the lawn. I dropped it twice and it was ok. The third time I was down to the last inch and the drop destroyed it. Oh wel. I will be getting more of these. THis one was kind of mushy right from the start but that may have been because I was holding it firmer than I would normally due to cutting the lawn. At least that is my theory.
This is a medium bodied blend, and the cigar was pretty small (5.5 x 44). However, I felt that it packed a bit more punch than medium for its size (possibly due to this diet I'm on)... I drew on this frequently because of its great flavor, but it never got too hot, and hung on for over an hour. Even at its premium price point, I feel this cigar is a value. I'll be buying this in quantity in the future, for sure. Thanks, Urby!
I haven't tried the Monte in that size, yet. I sure enjoyed heck out of the ginormous churchill the other night, though. It's got me looking forward to the smaller ones from the BBO.
The latter is well known here, by now: a very yummy, limited-run smoke. Thanks again, Scrams. Considering it's one of the better known cigars in the world, the Cohiba doesn't get much discussion here. That being the case, it was a pleasant surprise. Some nice spice that came more and more to the fore as the smoke went on, and terrific construction. Thanks, maddy!
Definitely worth a try, fellers.