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So my smoking woes started on Friday. I started with a Camacho Triple Maduro Torpedo that I have had for way over a year. I would guess that I have had it for almost a year and a half. This one had a hard time burning and the smoke that was produced smelled like the smoke you get from putting a cigar out by smashing it. It was strong and a little bitter and the burn was killing me. I kept having to relight the cigar. Even after a relight that smell as there!!!! THis has been in approx 67% for months and months. Next up was a Partagas Black from the cotm club 6 months ago. It was like a Robusto but a little thicker. I forget the exact size. This was much better but the draw was tight and the burn was better but not great. At this point, I gave up because as it got closer to the end I had to keep relighting.
Saturday I had a 5 Vegas Miami from the cotm club that the Partagas was in. This was my second 5 Vegas Miami and I liked this one. The first one I did not like. The burn required some touchups but nowhere near as much as the last few.
Yesteday I lit up a Perdomo Habana from the same cotm package as the last two. This one also had burn issues. No matter how much I corrected the burn it still burnt down one side more than the other and a good amount too. I had to fix too many times and relight. It became an issue and was taking away from the experience.
So, needless to say I had a rough weekend of smoking. I don't know the deal is but I hope this doesn't continue. -
I will be enjoying a Gurkha Regent Toro that's had a couple months rest in the humi...... It's about 45 degrees here in Chicago, hopefully the cigar hols up.
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Had a Gurkha Blue Steel... A little rest has done these well.
The cigar was phenomenal.
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Sounds good, I will fire you a PM tonight with what I have...j0z3r:
Hey DD, I've got a nearly full box of the Cien Años belicosos. Let me know if you'd want some and I'm sure we can broker a trade of some kind.Diamondog:
Love the stick, one of my all time faves, only have 2 lefturbino:You must like those pretty well, DD. I think I remember you lit one up just a day or two ago. -
Padron 1964 anniversary Imperial . Broke out a good one tonight as the kids are at a friends house and the wife is out shopping.
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Today's line up: Casa Fuego, RP Puro Cubano, Oliva Series O, Don Kiki Brown Label
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That sounds like a winner. I believe I'll have one of those after dinner . . . in the unbelievably nice, still almost 70 degree weather we're having today.Hockeyphan:Padron 1964 anniversary Imperial . Broke out a good one tonight as the kids are at a friends house and the wife is out shopping. -
Just finished my last Cuban Classic Corona, love that cigar, this is most def my favorite size, dam I always hate smoking the last one. time to find some more
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yummy. I have a half a box of the 1964 Maduro Exclusivos coming as my birthday present from the wife this month. Can't wait!urbino:
That sounds like a winner. I believe I'll have one of those after dinner . . . in the unbelievably nice, still almost 70 degree weather we're having today.Hockeyphan:Padron 1964 anniversary Imperial . Broke out a good one tonight as the kids are at a friends house and the wife is out shopping.
I smoked two yesterday: started with a LHC Oscuro Fuerte - very nice smoke. And ended with a 262 Paradigm robusto - wonderful as well. Man I love that 262. Need more... -
Oliva Serie O Robusto. I keep reading about all this warm weather some of you SOB's (I mean BOTL. . . no I don't, I'm jealous) are enjoying so I decided it was my turn. It was about 38 out so I guess it wasn't that bad.
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Had a 5 Vegas Gold
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Having a JJ Maduro right, mmmmm good.
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CAO La Traviotta for lunch, and a RP Decade on the ride home.
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Had a Diesel on the ride home... meh, not as good as I'd thought it would be.
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First up a Sol Cubano Connecticut torpedo, I really like this cigar, definitely one of my top 10 Connecticuts. Next up was a La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Miami corona gorda courtesy of urby, I've got to say I expected a little more from it, the flavors were good but the cigar itself was a bit harsh, the other one is going to nap for a while. Finally I finished up with a Drew Estates Liga Privada T52 robusto, after a shaky start which presented with a very loose draw and horridly bitter flavors, the cigar balanced out and the draw tightened up to give a very flavorful and very spicy full bodied experience...it seemed medium-full until the last couple inches when I started to get that feeling in the pit of my stomach, the one that says quit what you're doing or I'm gonna blow.
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I picked up a T52 a few weeks ago - lookin forward to it, though I hope mine doesn't start out likes your did.
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I think it may have been my fault, I might have hit it a little too hard with the torch...it was a bit windy and I'm still getting used to this double torch lighter. Heck of a cigar though, if you like rich and spicy you ought to like this one.TatuajeVI:I picked up a T52 a few weeks ago - lookin forward to it, though I hope mine doesn't start out likes your did. -
Smoking a Prensado Corona right now, this is my favorite size for these so far. Damn good stick, especially if you like the Tempus.
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I had a Padron 1964 last night. Gorgeous night. Slightly disappointing cigar. It just didn't have the flavor I'm used to from this cigar. OTOH, that could be because I have a bit of a cold.
Sorry to hear that, Joe. I haven't tried one, yet. Given your experience, I think I'll leave 'em be a while longer.j0z3r:Next up was a La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Miami corona gorda courtesy of urby, I've got to say I expected a little more from it, the flavors were good but the cigar itself was a bit harsh, the other one is going to nap for a while.
Durn. Sorry to hear that one, too, because I've got a couple of those resting.j0z3r:Finally I finished up with a Drew Estates Liga Privada T52 robusto, after a shaky start which presented with a very loose draw and horridly bitter flavors, the cigar balanced out and the draw tightened up to give a very flavorful and very spicy full bodied experience...it seemed medium-full until the last couple inches when I started to get that feeling in the pit of my stomach, the one that says quit what you're doing or I'm gonna blow. -
I have enjoyed a beautiful Georgia Spring day today. I was off work, so I atttended the C4 lunch herf at Baileys. They opened up the patio for us, and we drug the leather sofas outside. I had a Padilla Habano to get things rolling. After eating lunch, I had a Don Pepin JJ. One of the guys in attendance passed out H. Upmann series Sevens? It is cedar wrapped, and the label says level 7 master craftsmen. Has anybody heard of these?
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Had a 5 Vegas Limitada 2008, liked it much better than the first I had a week or 2 ago although the first 2/3's smoked very well then I started to have burn problems, started tunneling, tried to recover it but was too annoying....
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Looks like I'm the lucky one today! Had a Vintage Rocky Patel 1990 torpedo that was fantastic!! Great draw and burn and the afternoon was sunny and warm. I love watching the snow melt
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Today's line up: RP Puro Cubano, IT SF Maduro, Don Kiki Brown Label, Casa Fuego
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Urbs, what do you think of the 26 maduro 80th?urbino:I had a Padron 1964 last night. Gorgeous night. Slightly disappointing cigar. It just didn't have the flavor I'm used to from this cigar. OTOH, that could be because I have a bit of a cold.
Sorry to hear that, Joe. I haven't tried one, yet. Given your experience, I think I'll leave 'em be a while longer.j0z3r:Next up was a La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Miami corona gorda courtesy of urby, I've got to say I expected a little more from it, the flavors were good but the cigar itself was a bit harsh, the other one is going to nap for a while.
Durn. Sorry to hear that one, too, because I've got a couple of those resting.j0z3r:Finally I finished up with a Drew Estates Liga Privada T52 robusto, after a shaky start which presented with a very loose draw and horridly bitter flavors, the cigar balanced out and the draw tightened up to give a very flavorful and very spicy full bodied experience...it seemed medium-full until the last couple inches when I started to get that feeling in the pit of my stomach, the one that says quit what you're doing or I'm gonna blow.
I think the 52's need some down time. I've only had 1 from my shop and I thought it tasted way too young. Though I've never had a bad #9. -
I've never had the 80th maduro, Feebs. Maduros just aren't high enough on my list that I've been willing to drop that kind of money on one.
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Yesterday was a LADC EE and a Gran Habano 3 Siglos. Today was a RP OSG
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cabinetmaker:Started off with an A. Fernandez sig. Maduro. Then, later had an Arturo Fuente Anejo #55, nice 2+ hour smoke. DPG Invicta, also very nice. Not sure whats next.
How is the A Fernandez Sig Maduro? I was gonna PU a box when they were on sale a while ago. -
Ah, well as a person who wasn't much a fan of the 64 or 26 natural, I really did enjoy the 80th maduro. Also I think it was laker who sent me a 64 maduro which I thought was mighty tasty, though the thing was a short smoke. I hope your next 64 is much better than this one was. (I don't blame you though the 80ths are spendy).urbino:I've never had the 80th maduro, Feebs. Maduros just aren't high enough on my list that I've been willing to drop that kind of money on one. -
The 55 is one of my favorites. I hooked my friend up with some too. We split a box and he and his brother keep smoking them. I think I gave him 12 and he said that he only has 4 left. He was supposed to age his. I haven't had any of mine. Still have some left from my last purchase back in 2008.cabinetmaker:Started off with an A. Fernandez sig. Maduro. Then, later had an Arturo Fuente Anejo #55, nice 2+ hour smoke. DPG Invicta, also very nice. Not sure whats next. -
today i had a Don Pepin Garcia.