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danielruasdanielruas Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 778

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  • CAcigarguy007CAcigarguy007 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 239
    Great Idea! It will provide feedback for both cigar.com and all the BOTL/SOTL out there who are also members and also those who may be considering joining. If enough good stuff is received/reviewed I'm sure many who are not members will want to join. Plus the 10% off really adds up fast if you are a frequent buyer or a large order buyer. I think this is good for everyone!
  • james40james40 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,450
    The Don Lino was excellent and I really enjoyed it as well. That's the only one I've had so far.
  • MephistoMephisto Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 508
    I don't have the COTM thing, but I smoked an Osidian last week and it is one of my favorite new finds. I don't remember specific flavors now, but it was smooth and well balanced. Enjoyable and flavorful all the way through.
  • y2pascoey2pascoe Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,707
    I'm with Daniel in respect to palate devlopment. It's just not as sharply refined as most of the old pro's here. But I also am in the same boat with his take on the Obsidian. Did not like it. At all. The whole smoke I just found it to have this tangy, almost metallic taste to it. Maybe I should have kept it around a while longer. Who knows? I'm not going to be seeking out any more of these, though. I tried the Sencillo prior to getting it in the club, and I remember enjoying it, but couldn't really give a detailed description. I tend to try a lot of new sticks while I'm playing cards and drinking, so a lot of the nuances get lost to me. I'll save the other Sencillo for later, for a more relaxed smoke session. The Don Lino Africa was very tasty. I'd love to try it in a different vitola. And finally, I haven't tried the Swag or Reconquista yet. I've read some unfavorable reviews of the Swag. Stephen_hannibal hates it with a passion. We'll see soon enough, I guess.
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
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  • rossdavey2rossdavey2 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 979
    Smoking the africa right now. Good flavour but it started to tar really quickly.
  • rossdavey2rossdavey2 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 979
  • robbyrasrobbyras Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,487
    after reading these I am a little intrigued by the Don Lino Africa... gonna add that to my list
  • Russ55Russ55 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,762
    I tried the Don Lino Africa today. There was a hard spot near the band, and the draw was pretty poor. The cap started to unravel on me as well. The aroma was nice though. It did taste a tad green, so if I had another, I'd probably rest them for a year or so. It has potential though, but I hate the size.
  • JSaintJSaint Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,848
    Smoked the Don Lino while driving and it smoked pretty well. Kept going out because I wasnt paying attention but still smoked well. If I had another Im sure it would be a cigar I could sit down and enjoy.
  • CAcigarguy007CAcigarguy007 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 239
    So what did you get this month? Already 11 days in and not much has been posted.
  • rossdavey2rossdavey2 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 979
    I smoked the 5v 2011 last night. If I get this job I am going to get a box of theses.
  • y2pascoey2pascoe Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,707
    CAcigarguy007:
    So what did you get this month? Already 11 days in and not much has been posted.
    This month it was AVO, Cohiba Puro Dominicana, Alec Bradley Prensado, 5 Vegas Limitada 2011, and Punch. I haven't tried any of them yet, except for the AVO, which is totally bitchin'.
  • HeavyHeavy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,590
  • y2pascoey2pascoe Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,707
  • Amos UmwhatAmos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
  • danielruasdanielruas Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 778
    I haven't had a chance to smoke any of this months yet, I've been obsessed with tat havana vis lately and haven't paid attention to much else.
  • docbp87docbp87 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,521
    danielruas:
    I haven't had a chance to smoke any of this months yet, I've been obsessed with tat havana vis lately and haven't paid attention to much else.
    As crazy as it sounds to many Tat enthusiasts, I like the Havana VI line as much as the Seleccion de Cazador ("brown label") line most days (especially the Angeles and Victorias). Don't get me wrong, the brown labels are killer, but I like a few of the reds just as much.
  • CharlieCordusCharlieCordus Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 84
    y2pascoe:
    CAcigarguy007:
    So what did you get this month? Already 11 days in and not much has been posted.
    I haven't tried any of them yet, except for the AVO, which is totally bitchin'.
    +1
  • Amos UmwhatAmos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Just tried the SWAG, I thought: "surely it can't be as bad as all that". I was WRONG! A new low, usually I don't run anything down, someone might like it, but DAMN! Tossed it in the compost, going to wash my mouth out and smoke a Relic.
  • Amos UmwhatAmos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Smoked the Obsidian last night, Awesome cigar!
  • y2pascoey2pascoe Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,707
    Amos Umwhat:
    Smoked the Obsidian last night, Awesome cigar!
    Couldn't get into the flavor profile of the belicoso at all. Just tastes real funky to me. Heavy sent me a mini corona to give it a second chance, so we'll see.
  • Roberto99Roberto99 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,077
    y2pascoe:
    CAcigarguy007:
    So what did you get this month? Already 11 days in and not much has been posted.
    This month it was AVO, Cohiba Puro Dominicana, Alec Bradley Prensado, 5 Vegas Limitada 2011, and Punch. I haven't tried any of them yet, except for the AVO, which is totally bitchin'.
    I seem to let these COTM selections sit for several weeks and then smoke them slowly after that. I thought the AVO, the AB and the Punch were great. I put down the 5V for a long nap based on this forum. The Cohiba was just plain nasty and I can't figure out why I would have such a negative reaction to them when others here like them. I've tried 3 of the puro donimicana's now and they are just not for me. Every time I lit one up I was really hopeful!
  • laker1963laker1963 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,046
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  • Russ55Russ55 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,762
    I had the Perdomo Reserve Champagne Noir yesterday. I think I got it from the cotm. Good cigar. Lots of bittersweet chocolatey flavor, a little spice, and tons of smoke. I'm not a maduro guy, but this is a good one.
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