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rwheelwright

Sounds like you had a great time and some great smoked. In my opinion I think the Carlito might need a little more ago to it even though they are supposed to be aged 2 years. I had a Royal Salute last week and it got bitter near the last 2 - 2 1/2 inches. I also have a Graycliff 1666 that I have been saving. Maybe I'll smoke it in a couple of months.

laker1963

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kaspera79

Rob, you know how so celebrate a birthday .. Sounds like an amazing vacation..The 1666 is a fine cigar that I always enjoy, I think I need to pick up a few now that you mention them.. I am so impressionable.

gmill880

was in grand cayman feb 07 - did not buy any cuban cigars - but regret that. at an island party we did have a cigar roller present supposedly rolling cigars with "cuban tobacco" which i seriously doubt- but was free (paid for by employer) whatever they were they were absolutely delicious . anyway sounds like a great birthday - when you wern't smoking cigars did you get to do any of the cool island stuff like the submarine dives or swimming with the 'rays ?

gmill880

sounds like the 1666 will be one of my next purchases

Rob1110

We did parasailing in Labadee and snorkeling in Grand Cayman. Both were awesome.

rwheelwright

Rob1110

Yeah, the 04 churchill is in a coffin as well as two of the 05 carlito robustos. Along with 4 carlito 05's not in coffins. Unfortunately, no don carlos.

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gmill880

Sounds great/Yea they can call them whatever as long as I enjoy it thats what it's really all about

rwheelwright

Rob1110:

Yeah, the 04 churchill is in a coffin as well as two of the 05 carlito robustos. Along with 4 carlito 05's not in coffins. Unfortunately, no don carlos.

If you get a chance, try toe GOF Don Carlos and let me know what you think. I like it better.

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gmill880

ROB try the anejo 77 and 55 decidedly different taste-these i don't think u will be dissapointed in

Rob1110

Thanks. That shop had a few other sizes that they're going to put out when the 48's are gone. I'll pick a few up when I get a chance.

phobicsquirrel

From most of the reviews I've read the opus's and anejos do better with age. Now I haven't had any as of yet as I just got some over the last two months, but I am curious to give one of each a go soon. There was a review of an opus, I think it was a fuente, fuente and it was taken over a three year period, each year it was smoked from the same humi, and each year it had got better. So again some age will probably help. BTW, I have several 48's so I hope I like them.. =}

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gmill880

thanks for the review rob, the cao lx2 is one i've been wanting to try ......

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kaspera79

Hey Rob, Sorry for you and the Da Vinci. It has been my experience that once a cigar gets flat and sour, they do not come back. Start over and just chalk it up to a bit of misfortune. <br. I never had a DaVinci, and with that review will not go out of my way to get any..

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kaspera79

I had one about a week or so ago and found it to be very enjoyable.. I agree with the single dominating flavor as being a toasty tobacco. I thought the burn and draw were very good. Urbi pointed out to me that the Costa Rican Maduro wrapper seems to be a popular trend with Gurkha lately, which is why it may remind you of other Gurkhas. I will rest a few and smoke a few soon, I like 'em.

phobicsquirrel

Holding out on me aye..? lol. Well glad to hear about the blue steel. I didn't know you got boxes of them rob. Well I'm hoping you enjoy the others more. Good to know kas liked it. I have 6 of them that have been resting for a couple weeks. I'll light one up soon. The ESG 21 year salute is one that I've been eying, though it is pricey. Haven't been able to really find it anywhere though, My local shop only has the ESG. Rob would you say it is better than the ESG or about the same?

Rob1110

Phobes, the only ESG I've had is the 21 year salute. I bought one of the 20 year salutes (the churchill size that was originally released) but it's been resting since. Did you mean the VSG? If so, I'd say yes, the ESG was definitely more complex than the VSG. I enjoyed it a bit more, but 10 dollars more? Maybe. It's a special occasion smoke and I would (and have, multiple times) consider purchasing a few more to save for those special occasions.

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kaspera79

Rob, The Media Noche is a good one. You did a good job reviewimg this one.. If you like cocoa, coffee, and spice, this one is for you. It didn't strike me as to full bodied but what I liked was the sweet and spicy aspects of the cigar.. also the construction, draw, and burn were near perfect.

phobicsquirrel

I'm intrigued, i think I mailed that one off in a bomb or something.. oh well.. thanks for the great review rob.

Rob1110

Thanks Kas. I really enjoyed this one and totally agree with you, though I did find it a bit on the full side. Maybe I haven't been smoking enough lately. And Squirrel....get some. Seriously, I'd highly recommend this one. Hell, if I had any left, I'd offer to send you one.

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