2nd Annual Thanksgiving "Smoke Your Rare Cigar" Weekend

[Brooks W]

Last year, I started a cool event that I hoped I could continue...I was thinking last year that most of us are always waiting for that one day to smoke that one great cigar, but sometimes years go by without it happening...We might keep waiting and waiting and waiting...

So, for the second year, I propose that we have a smoke out over this Thanksgiving weekend (anytime between Thursday and Sunday night) where everyone who wants to participate will smoke one of those cigars they never get around to smoking...either because it is "too rare" or because it has some special meaning to you...

Then, everyone will post reviews or general impressions of the cigar in the comments section of this post...make it as long as you want, but keep it concise :)

What am I going to smoke? Well, here is what is in store for this weekend...

http://www.brookswhittington.net/cigars/BuysBuysBuys_ (3 of 9).jpg

They are:

* RyJ Romeos (Réplica de Humidor Antiguo in 2008-Only 250 Humidors released World Wide)
* Opus Maduro Robusto (from the Forbidden X humidor in 2002- 0nly 100 Humidors Released)
* Garcia Tampa Clear Havana from the 1920's

Happy Thanksgiving :)

~brooks

[elderboy02]

Sadly, it will be too cold here to do this. :(

[Brutus2600]

I'll participate! Need to go dig through the bottom of my humidor to find a cigar that I put away to smoke for a special occasion though :D Can't remember what I have in that section...I just know they're my special smokes :r

[E.J.]

I'm in!

Sadly, it will be too cold here to do this. :(

Come on Dan... It's cold here as well, push through Brother....:tu

[Ogre]

I will participate it this. Dont know yet what it will be, but will post during the smoke.

[maninblack]

I gotta work or I would. Enjoy the smokes brothers!

[Brad]

Sadly, it will be too cold here to do this. :(

It's too cold now. I thought it was supposed to be close to 60 today? My a$$, been in the 30's all day! :(

[lopro]

This sounds fun... too bad I don't have anything rare.;s

[Chingas]

I'm in Brooks. I'm thinking definitely a Partagas 150 A and a Clear Havana I got stashed away.

Not sure about the Ramon y Ramon I got from the 150 humi. Only one I got. Hmmm. Need to think about that one.

[jonan]

i'll see if i can dig anything up for this...is a 160 rare enough hehe...

[auburnfan1980]

I've got an Acid One that came in a fancy silver box....my local tobacconist told me it was rare. Hmmm....maybe he meant rare that he sold one. Doh! I've been duped. I shoulda known by the smell :bh

[Bax]

That sounds like a kick arse idea... might have to join you on this one:D

[Chingas]

Tim, might? Come on now! Why have the stick if you're not gonna smoke it! No time like the present!

[Louistogies]

I've been thinking about this lately. Luckily, the weather out here is fantastic right now. Low 70's. I'm gonna lit up some nice stuff, not sure what yet tho.

[CRIMPS]

I've got an Acid One that came in a fancy silver box....my local tobacconist told me it was rare. Hmmm....maybe he meant rare that he sold one. Doh! I've been duped. I shoulda known by the smell :bh

:r:r

[Bill86]

I've got an Acid One that came in a fancy silver box....my local tobacconist told me it was rare. Hmmm....maybe he meant rare that he sold one. Doh! I've been duped. I shoulda known by the smell :bh

:lr

I really don't have anything too rare....but I could go for a Viaje Exclusivo Robusto. So perhaps that and an Opus X will do for tomorrow. Hopefully it's not raining if it is the Opus will meet death by fire Friday.

[neoflex]

If I am home I am in too. Wife went to the gyno today and it looks like there is a very good chance Thanksgiving will be spent in the hospital as there is a very good chance my wife will go into labor tonight or tomorrow.:D

[Bunker]

Right now it is between a Padron 80 yr maduro and an Anejo 49

[Martel]

I have an approximately 25 yr. old RyJ Prince of Wales, and some almost as old Boli Corona Gigantes... I may do this Friday, if the mood strikes me.

Cheers,
G

[RevSmoke]

OK, I'll play. I think I have an Opus that might be ready to smoke - if not, then a Padron 40th.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[jonan]

OK, I'll play. I think I have an Opus that might be ready to smoke - if not, then a Padron 40th.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

and also with you!

[kelmac07]

[IMG]

* Opus Maduro Robusto (from the Forbidden X humidor in 2002- 0nly 100 Humidors Released)

Happy Thanksgiving :)

~brooks

Very jelaous here Brooks!! :dr :dr :dr

[Brooks W]

If I am home I am in too. Wife went to the gyno today and it looks like there is a very good chance Thanksgiving will be spent in the hospital as there is a very good chance my wife will go into labor tonight or tomorrow.:D

Congrats! Let us know how it goes!

~brooks

[Brooks W]

Very jelaous here Brooks!! :dr :dr :dr

Don't be, it will probably taste like A** lol

~brooks

[alpha8a]

I started early with a PSD4 that I am smoking right now!

[hammondc]

Jeeeez. I have nothing that rare. Probably a Padron 1964. Or....the original release of Gurkha Titan (they were good back then).

[quantim0]

Possibly one of my 888 Candelas or an 06 Opus

[flybum62]

To WET in Indiana, we are on schedule for up to 3+" of rain. That sucks!!!

[Brooks W]

Possibly one of my 888 Candelas or an 06 Opus

One of? LOL!!

[quantim0]

One of? LOL!!

I have 2 that were given to me by my local shop owner. I'm very hesitant because if I like it I don't know if I'll ever get more.

[Brooks W]

I have 2 that were given to me by my local shop owner. I'm very hesitant because if I like it I don't know if I'll ever get more.

I have one that I need to review...

The Candela Lancero is quite good, I am sure the 888 will be awesome!

Smoke one of them and tell us, and take pics ;)

~brooks

[stearns]

dang, woulda brought something quite hard to come by home with me if i know about this little holiday. i get back saturday night if all go to plans, perhaps sunday :hm

stearns

[Cattani]

I'm too new to have ANYTHING even remotely considered rare, so I'm out, although I will be smoking a few.

[Emjaysmash]

Hmm... I thinking a tat Boris or the 30yr old Honduran Corona Bunker hooked me up with!!

[Gophernut]

If I am home I am in too. Wife went to the gyno today and it looks like there is a very good chance Thanksgiving will be spent in the hospital as there is a very good chance my wife will go into labor tonight or tomorrow.:D

Good luck. Hopefully labor is as easy as it gets, and all are healthy.
I don't have anything rare, or all that great, but I will smoke a cigar I love!
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[Brooks W]

Guys, it does not have to be a "Rare" stick per se, but perhaps one you have been holding onto for, waiting for a special occasion :)

~brooks

[Superbad]

I am saving several special sticks, FOR THE DAY MY DIVORCE IS FINAL!!!! Now that will be a day to give thanks! I will probably burn a 12 year old H. Upmann and Tat Verocu no.9 this weekend.

[popsiclepete]

Its not Thanksgiving here in Canada but I did indulge in a 94 ERDM PC. Great cigar, still a lot of strength even after 15+ years aging. Had an 07 Siglo 1 & a 05 Party Short to finish off the day.

[dwoodward]

Wish I could participate... but I have no "Rare" cigars.

[benedic08]

Hmmm... Never Tried doing a review but maybe i'll give it a try here.... I'll probably smoke my first Skull And Bones that Mariogolbee gave me...

[Ahbroody]

Hmmmmm I dont think I have anything nearly that rare. Will need to rumage. Maybe go for a regional.

[akumushi]

Awesome idea Brooks. Too bad I went through a "life's too short to sit on rare smokes" phase and smoked all my rarities in short order not too long ago:r

[Brutus2600]

Here we go :) I'm kind of running low on "rare" cigars because I kind of did the same thing as Clayton, and I didn't have that many to start with. Anyway, I'm enjoying an Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between the Lines:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5206201123_2e57d5f853_z.jpg

[CRIMPS]

Here we go :) I'm kind of running low on "rare" cigars because I kind of did the same thing as Clayton, and I didn't have that many to start with. Anyway, I'm enjoying an Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between the Lines:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5206201123_2e57d5f853_z.jpg

Nice choice! That stick looks great!

[Sancho Fuente]

I haven't decided yet when to smoke them, but I think at some point this weekend at least one of them will burn.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4549/dsc00265qj.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/dsc00265qj.jpg/)

Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 2 (Exclusivo Zona del Este)
Macanudo Vintage 1988
Romeo and Julieta Edicion Limitada 2005

[Bunker]

Right now it is between a Padron 80 yr maduro and an Anejo 49

I smoked the Padron this morning with Bunker, froze my ass off but it was as good as I imagined.

I just smoked a not-so-rare but enjoyable Camacho churchill just so I would stop looking in the oven for awhile :)

[Martel]

I haven't decided yet when to smoke them, but I think at some point this weekend at least one of them will burn.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4549/dsc00265qj.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/dsc00265qj.jpg/)

Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 2 (Exclusivo Zona del Este)
Macanudo Vintage 1988
Romeo and Julieta Edicion Limitada 2005

Nice sticks,Tom! :tu

Cheers,
G

[thebayratt]

Another BTL lover. I got one left after this one. Im on the waiting list at a B&M when they come in. I'm stocking up this time!!

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/BTL13-2.jpg

[Chingas]

I have 2 that were given to me by my local shop owner. I'm very hesitant because if I like it I don't know if I'll ever get more.

Ahh. True. But you'll NEVER know if you don't smoke it to find out!

[KillerCelt]

I would join you gentlemen if not for two things:
1. It's really cold and rainy/windy
2. I hardly have any smokes that would count as "rare"

However, all of these pictures are making my mouth water. :tu

[massphatness]

I like the idea Brooks. Took a nice pic of a 96 RyJ CF this AM, but my youngest son has decided to "upgrade" our wireless router and I'm currently without internet access on my laptop. Will post a pic when things are back to normal.
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[hscmit]

Although this punch is not a "rare" cigar at all it is/was very special as it was given to me by my then future mother-in-law at the first Christmas Jess and I spent together 7yrs ago. It was one of a three pack she picked out for me and I always thought it was very nice of her. Smoked it in the chilly mountain air and enjoyed every second of it

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p430/hscmit/101_0644.jpg

[Devanmc]

Not exactly rare but will be smoking a CAO american anthem later tonight

[Conch Republican]

Lit up an Opus Rising X...awesome aroma - good body, just didnt want to stay lit/burn evenly. Thats ok - I still feel it is one I wouldnt typically smoke, so thanks for the idea Brooks.
If I am feeling better tomorrow or Sat, I might get another one that I have been saving, but havent had a particular reason to smoke.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone (and if you dont celebrate, then enjoy your Thursday!)

[14holestogie]

Halfway through a DPG Firecracker. I knew it was going to be a little powerhouse, so it kept getting replaced in the humi after grabbing it a number of times in the year or two I've had it. Today, after getting uncomfortably stuffed, I figured it was now or never to try to settle the stomach.

So far, not snorkable by any means, but doing the job on the indigestion. :tu
A nice, almost hour-long 3 inch smoke.

[thebayratt]

Padron 1964 Maduro Exclusivo

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/Padron64.jpg

[Bill86]

Viaje Exclusivo Robusto is what I smoked today. I made it 75% through and it started raining like no other. Some luck, still a great stick and I enjoyed it as much as I could.

[Ogre]

I am smoking a Saint Luis Rey Series A . Not sure of the year, it was given to me by a good friend a while ago. Was sitting on it for something special, guess this was it. Hope everyone is enjoying their sticks.

[E.J.]

My "Smoke Your Rare Cigar Weekend" has started....& it looks like a Fuente Triple Play...

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4104/img86090.jpg

They are rare for my humidor and have been sitting for no reason other than, "I'll smoke them when the time is right".....so here we go.

Smoked the WOAM tonight. It did not disappoint. AMAZING first 1/3 and then settled into what I thought was a good cigar. If that first third would have continued all the way through, would have been one of the best cigars I ever smoked. As it stands, it was better than average & I enjoyed it/ It didn't blow my socks off.

It should be noted, it is cold as can be here(think about 20F now), I am smoking out back and going out every 1-3 minutes for a puff or 2 and then back inside to watch the games. It is not a perfect situation, so I am not 100% sure that doesn't factor in.....:sh

I am VERY much looking forward to firing up the next 2....

[Chingas]

Anejo 46 from last year last nite. Damn good. :tu

[EricF]

Enjoyed a delicious Skull & Bones on Thanksgiving night after dinner!

[Chainsaw13]

Smoked this last night after enjoying a redux of Thursday's meal.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=618&pictureid=4985

[E.J.]

My "Smoke Your Rare Cigar Weekend" has started....& it looks like a Fuente Triple Play...

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4104/img86090.jpg

They are rare for my humidor and have been sitting for no reason other than, "I'll smoke them when the time is right".....so here we go.

Smoked the WOAM tonight. It did not disappoint. AMAZING first 1/3 and then settled into what I thought was a good cigar. If that first third would have continued all the way through, would have been one of the best cigars I ever smoked. As it stands, it was better than average & I enjoyed it/ It didn't blow my socks off.

It should be noted, it is cold as can be here(think about 20F now), I am smoking out back and going out every 1-3 minutes for a puff or 2 and then back inside to watch the games. It is not a perfect situation, so I am not 100% sure that doesn't factor in.....:sh

I am VERY much looking forward to firing up the next 2....

Just finishing up the OpusX Love Affair.... GREAT cigar....REALLY GOOD.

GO UTES!

[Ahbroody]

Nice EJ.
Looks like tonight will be a NC combo night.
Skull and Bones, Dirty Rat, and maybe a t110.

[Adriftpanda]

Saw pictures of AF BTL, so decided to bust open my box! Had some old college roommates over last night, so that was the cigar of choice for all of us.

[kelmac07]

Enjoyed an AVO LE10...very tasty stick. :dr :dr

[jonan]

gonna smoke this after dinner...

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/jtaporco/2010-11-27170633.jpg

[klipsch]

I'm late into this, but I'm just finishing up another turkey dinner, so...
I'mma go with an AVO 22 from the Euro Canister. :)

[3SmokesaRound]

I'm late into this, but I'm just finishing up another turkey dinner, so...
I'mma go with an AVO 22 from the Euro Canister. :)

Nice choice. Jealous :dr

[mariogolbee]

I don't know what else I'll smoke this weekend, but yesterday I smoked a Padron Millennium Maduro. I like it a lot. I expected it to be fairly refined and it was. I didn't expect it to change so much nor did I expect the long finish. A very yummy smoke.

[whodeeni]

Just smoked my only Casa Fuente corona gorda great complex smoke!:banger

[Ahbroody]

Hard a Tat Tenderloin earlier, now a Viaje Skull and Bones

[hammondc]

Nothing yet. Been busy as hell. Hopefully I can spark a Padron 1964 tonight.

[Ahbroody]

Illusione Singulare

[Chemyst]

I think I have an OR Padilla Sig 1932 hidden in the humi, somewhere.
Maybe, just maybe, I can get to it tonight. If not that, I found a couple
RP Winter Blend(2008) the other day.

Chemyst :cool2:

[massphatness]

I like the idea Brooks. Took a nice pic of a 96 RyJ CF this AM, but my youngest son has decided to "upgrade" our wireless router and I'm currently without internet access on my laptop. Will post a pic when things are back to normal.
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Here's the RyJ CF - tiny bit of wrapper damage on it, but smoked well
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5216463890_68e609b391.jpg



And here's a mid-60's Punch Super Selection #192 - this one was absolutely delicious!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5216437306_a7a9d5e242.jpg

[cort]

Nice Vinny!

Sweet touch with the "c@ck" napkin:sl