I had a great cigar today thanks to......

[Weelok]

Thanks gomeitsmybday this is a great cigar and I was super pleased to revisit this cigar.

https://i.postimg.cc/kXfB12RC/46122604-3689-4-A8-D-9-B38-7-CA487-C4-D703.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

Awesome! Really glad to hear you liked it! Yeah they are one of my favorite morning/early afternoon cigars, really consistent and flavorful. I was actually smoking them so often I had to take a break haha!
I never got around to getting the VIP for Atlantic earlier this year but will be reconsidering because yeah that San Lotano Maduro was a damned fine smoke!

Thanks gomeitsmybday this is a great cigar and I was super pleased to revisit this cigar.

https://i.postimg.cc/kXfB12RC/46122604-3689-4-A8-D-9-B38-7-CA487-C4-D703.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

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H Upmann AJF Toro - today's delectable treat has been provided to me by none other than Bee/cigarlady7!!
She is relatively new to the forum but clearly not new to cigars, as she sent me one heck of a nice sampler. This is the first one out of the sampler and it's great. Starts off pretty peppery but a very nice pepper and after .5 inch it gives way to that unique buttery note that is in a lot of AJF's stuff...also a lot of woody earthy notes, so it's right in my wheelhouse! I actually recently bought a box of these and this cigar tells me I made a good buy. :)
A big thanks to Bee, she was very thoughtful with what she chosen to send me and I appreciate that!

[Weelok]

Had this the other night and it’s from gomeitsmybday. A very enjoyable cigar. Loved it to the nub.

https://i.postimg.cc/BZd2L1Cm/8-D5-FCEF2-60-E3-4168-B585-3-C5-AB4-AB5101.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

Had this the other night and it’s from gomeitsmybday. A very enjoyable cigar. Loved it to the nub.

https://i.postimg.cc/BZd2L1Cm/8-D5-FCEF2-60-E3-4168-B585-3-C5-AB4-AB5101.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Yes it is! I picked those up after reading some good reviews and I think the reviewers were right on. I saw that they've recently released the same blend except as Toros btw. I get the impression they would age spectacularly but I've already almost smoked my whole box. D'oh!
Glad you liked the smoke though!

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/Z57hwkZt/74-E7962-B-1-C15-4-D25-A606-0232-EE1-FF90-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Tatuaje Tattoo Belicoso - another from cigarlady7! Been wanting to check out more Tatuaje stuff and this helps! Very nice cigar, lots of Nicaraguan flavors here but in more of a solid medium body.

[AdamJoshua]

2015 QdO Corona from Dom, great stick thanks!

[gomeitsmybday]

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San Lotano Small Batch Habano - thanks to Weelok! This one is awesome, definitely reminds me of regular San Lotano Reqiuem Habano, lots of great flavors! Definitely preferred this one to the maduro but both are really quite tasty...this one definitely sealed the deal on the Atlantic VIP, will be buying that later tonight probably. Thanks again Weelok! :tu

[Weelok]

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San Lotano Small Batch Habano - thanks to Weelok! This one is awesome, definitely reminds me of regular San Lotano Reqiuem Habano, lots of great flavors! Definitely preferred this one to the maduro but both are really quite tasty...this one definitely sealed the deal on the Atlantic VIP, will be buying that later tonight probably. Thanks again Weelok! :tu

Oh, I think you will get great value out of Atlantic VIP.

[gomeitsmybday]

Oh, I think you will get great value out of Atlantic VIP.

Agreed! I was doing a little research and also saw that they offer an Espinosa exclusive as well, called "Estella" I believe. That added further confirmation to my decision as I absolutely love every 601 I've smoked and other various Espinosa creations I've tried, like the unfortunately named "Alpha Dawg". :banger

[Porch Dweller]

...my wife, a Padron 1926 80 Years Maduro Perfecto she got me last year for our anniversary.

[8lug]

'98 Diplo 1, Fantastic cigar Thanks to Vin.

[massphatness]

RA 8-9-8 RE Alemania thanks to AdamJoshua. One of my fav regionals. Thanks, Adam!
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[AdamJoshua]

Glad you enjoyed it :tu

[G G]

Just smoked a Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Figurado that was gifted to me way back in 2011 by Ryan Cook aka medic cook at Epic Herf. Enjoyed it a lot.

[gomeitsmybday]

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Camacho Criollo Toro thanks to cigarlady7/Bee. Excellent cigar, but I already knew that :D I know she sent this one specifically as she knew I liked Criollo blends, so thanks Bee!

[gomeitsmybday]

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Viaje Atlantic 20th Anniversary thanks to Weelok! Excellent cigar, I haven't had much of Viaje's stuff to date but I'm definitely liking what I've had so far :tu

[AdamJoshua]

Well since there is no “I had a meh cigar thanks to..” thread i guess I’ll post here.

‘88 ERDM Gran Corona from Vin, i mean i guess it was ok. thanks, Vin


:D

[massphatness]

RockStar for the delicious 98 Choix I’m smoking by the fire this morning.

Thanks Freddy!
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[massphatness]

Havanaddict for this sweet Supriores I’m smoking while watching Red Zone

Thanks Cooksey!
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[AdamJoshua]

San Cristobal Revelation thanks to Bee in the NST trade!

[cigarlady7]

San Cristobal Revelation thanks to Bee in the NST trade!

Hope you enjoyed Adam!

[gomeitsmybday]

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Another one from Bee!

AB The Lineage Toro (I think?) - I was a little hesitant on this one as I didn't think it would be strong enough to suit my preference but it was a pleasant surprise!! Started out as mild-medium, but builds up to a pretty solid medium about 1/3 in! Nice pleasant light peppery start then results in a pretty darned creamy smoke! Thanks Bee :noon

[massphatness]

A delicious Davi courtesy of GTS during the recent beat down I was handed. Thanks again, Eric!

http://i.imgur.com/X9dFMpyl.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

16 Epi 2 from Vin. A great stick thank you! Man can’t wait to set you up the next.... we’ll never mind that for now.

[4WheelVFR]

Smoked a CAO that was very nice, courtesy of Jimmy Boone aka Boonedoggle. Boone just passed away a few days ago. RIP my friend.

[massphatness]

Sig II from RockStar - thanks Freddy!

[icehog3]

Smoked a CAO that was very nice, courtesy of Jimmy Boone aka Boonedoggle. Boone just passed away a few days ago. RIP my friend.

Sad news, Ray, a former Lowland Gorilla. Glad you had something to smoke in his memory.

[massphatness]

Rockin an LFDC RE Paises Bajos by the fire this crisp and sunny morning thanks to BigAsh. Thanks, Keith!
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[massphatness]

Heyferg hooked me up with a sweet 98 Punch Punch. The man knows what I like. Thanks, Larry - wish I was hanging with you all this weekend.

[AdamJoshua]

The other night at the herf i had a great CoRo reserva thank you, V it was perfect for after dinner at Dan’s.

Tonight a PLPC from Tom, can’t believe that was only an 11.

[icehog3]

Too many wonderful cigars from wonderful friends this weekend to mention them all, but special thanks to Larry F. and Dennis P for some very meaningful cigars, and Dave K. for an awesome pre-lunch puff puff pass.

[Tio Gato]

Porch Dweller (James). A very nice '15 Ramon Allones small club corona.
Great smoke Brother!:tu

[gomeitsmybday]

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Courtesy of the guy above me, Tio Gato, he sent a couple of these along with a bunch of JFR Lunatic Habanos which were long ago smoked, and I should add that each and every one of them was delicious!
Thanks for the great cigars Jeff!

[Porch Dweller]

Porch Dweller (James). A very nice '15 Ramon Allones small club corona.
Great smoke Brother!:tu

Glad you enjoyed it!

[icehog3]

'15 Qd'O Corona from Mr. Mark and a '16 Boli PC from King James. Thank you Guys! :D

[jonumberone]

I had an Oliva V PC from Les (Bigmac) that was part of Kelmac's collection when he left us.
I'm so very thankful for the friends I've made here!

[massphatness]

A very nice Upmann Royal Robusto courtesy of 4WheelVFR - thanks Ray!

https://i.imgur.com/8ZBq9z8l.jpg

[massphatness]

A COLA to kick off Christmas Eve from 4WheelVFR - thanks again, Ray!

[4WheelVFR]

A COLA to kick off Christmas Eve from 4WheelVFR - thanks again, Ray!

:tu Glad you enjoyed it sir! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to ya.

[Weelok]

From DAFU and his PIF to myself, a luxurious and tasty 05 Bolivar corona!!!!!!!!

https://i.postimg.cc/tRhJkPtb/F89-FB827-0-D32-40-C7-B756-01211-C783432.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[AdamJoshua]

'18 Party Short and a PLP thanks to Cooksey, thanks brother they were great!

[jonumberone]

RA Superiores thanks to Larry Heyferg and a 17 PL Picadores thanks to GoRob23.
Thanks, fellas! :tu

[AdamJoshua]

Another Party Short and a BBF from Cooksey’s MAW fulfillment. Forgot how good BBFs are :D

[EricF]

Custom Lancero courtesy of Mr. Markem

[G G]

I smoked a CAO that was gifted to me in 2011 at Epic by Larry (Ogre). Tasty smoke too.

[massphatness]

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02 RAC courtesy of GTS. Eric leveled me a few months back, and this was one of his more "pedestrian" gifts.

Oh to wander through the bat cave ...

Much appreciated, amigo.

[icehog3]

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Boli PC (ETP JUN 16) thanks to King James. :D

[G G]

Had a Oliva V Lancero bombed to me way back in 2011 by Drez (Frank). Great smoke.

[massphatness]

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01 VR Classico courtesy of EricF

[massphatness]

I'm on an EricF roll - tonight's an 09 ERDM PC

Thanks again, Eric!

[EricF]

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01 VR Classico courtesy of EricF

I'm on an EricF roll - tonight's an 09 ERDM PC

Thanks again, Eric!

Your quite welcome!!! :noon

[massphatness]

It's an EricF trifecta as I work my way through a fiver he sent me ... thanks again, brother!

https://i.imgur.com/Hp7U9Gyl.jpg

[massphatness]

Now batting clean-up in the EricF fiver, an All-Time Fav: 98 Boli Coronas - oh yeah

https://i.imgur.com/aRLZ2cEl.jpg

Such tremendous goodness from a man who's toilet I broke. Twice. #blessed

[EricF]

I can't wait to see what I sent for the finale!:noon

And the toilet is doing just fine and is fully recovered!:tu

[massphatness]

Ain't never had one, buth thanks to ... wait for it ... EricF, I get to try one tonight.

https://i.imgur.com/BpQSnmMl.jpg

Nice fiver, Eric -- thanks!

[icehog3]

Nice fistful, Eric! :tu

[EricF]

Glad you enjoyed them Vin!

[massphatness]

Glad you enjoyed them Vin!

I liked the Partagas Anejado way more than I thought I would

[gomeitsmybday]

I liked the Partagas Anejado way more than I thought I would

Oh wow I actually just smoked on of those earlier today, haha what a coincidence!

I have to agree, I'd read some lackluster reviews on a lot of Habanos' Anejados lines, but I quite enjoyed the Partagas Coronas Gordas as well! First half was good, but the last 1/2 was especially great.

[icehog3]

Oh wow I actually just smoked on of those earlier today, haha what a coincidence!

I have to agree, I'd read some lackluster reviews on a lot of Habanos' Anejados lines, but I quite enjoyed the Partagas Coronas Gordas as well! First half was good, but the last 1/2 was especially great.

I've been through a few boxes, and I really liked them right from the start. Not sure I buy the "Anejado story", but I don't care since I dig 'em. One thing I have noticed after smoking from several boxes, I like the light wrappered ones quite a bit better than the darker ones. No, Adam, it's not racist. :r

[BigAsh]

I've been through a few boxes, and I really liked them right from the start. Not sure I buy the "Anejado story", but I don't care since I dig 'em. One thing I have noticed after smoking from several boxes, I like the light wrappered ones quite a bit better than the darker ones. No, Adam, it's not racist. :r

said every racist ever!! :r:r....I like the Anejado line in general...

[gomeitsmybday]

said every racist ever!! :r:r....I like the Anejado line in general...

It's okay he has friends that smoke dark wrappers, so there's no *possible* way he could be racist. :)

But okay yeah Tom I just looked at my box and while I don't have any others to compare them to, the wrappers look to be on the more lighter side - so it appears I might have lucked out!

[icehog3]

I'm happy you did. Michael! I hate dark wrappers!! :mad:


I keed, I keed! I love all shades of leaf equally. :D

[gomeitsmybday]

:r

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El Rey Del Mundo Toro - courtesy of RevSmoke/Todd! I'll admit this one is just a bit too much on the light side body-wise for my fancy, but made for a fine breakfast smoke. Lots of subtle flavors and complexities going on in this cigar, thanks Todd!!

[RevSmoke]

:r

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El Rey Del Mundo Toro - courtesy of RevSmoke/Todd! I'll admit this one is just a bit too much on the light side body-wise for my fancy, but made for a fine breakfast smoke. Lots of subtle flavors and complexities going on in this cigar, thanks Todd!!

My point exactly! Something more mild to start the day and you go heavier as your tastebuds need a bit more to taste. It is a contemplative cigar...one you need to ponder and enjoy!

Glad you liked it.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[massphatness]

DennisP for a lovely LFDC Short Robusto RE Reino Unido
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[gomeitsmybday]

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2015 Oliva Serie V Corona (or Petite Corona?) - I had been eyeing this one in the sampler RevSmoke sent, smoking absolutely beautifully...just what I'd expect from a Serie V but more intense flavor due to the vitola and 10 times smoother than some of the younger Serie V's I've had.

Thanks Todd for another great smoke!!

[massphatness]

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60's Ramon Allones courtesy of GTS ... thanks Eric - it was amazing!

[gomeitsmybday]

Wow Vin that's really cool!

Another from RevSmoke -

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2009 Litto Gomez - quite possibly the finest Dominican I have smoked to date...Rev/Todd described it as what an Opus X should be, and I couldn't agree more, absolutely spectacular...a cigar worthy of a review if my phone wasn't about to die, d'oh. Big thanks to Todd for this one, definitely my favorite out of his sampler so far.

[Weelok]

I couldn’t wait. Smoked this 601 Steel ROTT from the package gomeitsmybday sent my way. Right up my alley!!!

https://i.postimg.cc/rm2H0nnh/A0220502-9-DB1-4525-8993-8-C9555-DB29-B7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

I couldn’t wait. Smoked this 601 Steel ROTT from the package gomeitsmybday sent my way. Right up my alley!!!

https://i.postimg.cc/rm2H0nnh/A0220502-9-DB1-4525-8993-8-C9555-DB29-B7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Really glad to hear that! I believe they've been coming out of AJs San Lotano factory since 2016 and while I haven't had the old DPG 601s, I'm really liking the new ones.

They seem to go under the radar, cigarauctioneer always seems to have plenty of 601 Steels at killer prices (I've seen below $3 a stick) and the last box I got was already a couple years old, so yeah I think it's become a new staple for me. :D

[gomeitsmybday]

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Partagas Serie P #2 - Back again but this time with one from Weelock! Acquired from our most recent trade, this is the first one out of that trade I've smoked and it's one heck of a cigar, slow burn & jam packed with flavor. :tu

[Weelok]

Love those Partagas cigars. Glad you enjoyed that cigar as well.


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Partagas Serie P #2 - Back again but this time with one from Weelock! Acquired from our most recent trade, this is the first one out of that trade I've smoked and it's one heck of a cigar, slow burn & jam packed with flavor. :tu

[Weelok]

From gomeitsmybday. I am working my way through the bomb he trashed me with and tried two cigars he recommended. As in all things, everyone’s tastes and desires are unique so one was a hit and the other good but a few things I OCD on that made it not as favorable to myself.

First up, Sinestro The Last Cowboy. Band is awesome, love the name, cigar foot is crazy and I had to look it up. It’s Candela wrapped around the foot. The cigar is strong on the mouth so that is full body for myself and quite a bit of pepper. This cigar had a lot of flavor but definitely dominated by the body. I found the strength to be full as well and smoked this corona for an hour and a half. This is a great cigar and I would definitely buy this cigar.

The Crook and Crown by Stolen Thrones had a lot of flavor and good strength but I got hung up on the Indonesian dry mouth finish. The Indonesian tobacco is pretty strong and adds some nice flavor balance but left my mouth parched even after a drink of beer. This cigar tastes great but I would pass on buying any however I did just get a petite robust in a sampler hah!!! I will be able to do a second opinion :)

https://i.postimg.cc/76QhmySY/60-DAC002-CC20-4-F0-E-8-AA0-F99-ECEE3-F4-BA.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

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[gomeitsmybday]

From gomeitsmybday. I am working my way through the bomb he trashed me with and tried two cigars he recommended. As in all things, everyone’s tastes and desires are unique so one was a hit and the other good but a few things I OCD on that made it not as favorable to myself.

First up, Sinestro The Last Cowboy. Band is awesome, love the name, cigar foot is crazy and I had to look it up. It’s Candela wrapped around the foot. The cigar is strong on the mouth so that is full body for myself and quite a bit of pepper. This cigar had a lot of flavor but definitely dominated by the body. I found the strength to be full as well and smoked this corona for an hour and a half. This is a great cigar and I would definitely buy this cigar.

The Crook and Crown by Stolen Thrones had a lot of flavor and good strength but I got hung up on the Indonesian dry mouth finish. The Indonesian tobacco is pretty strong and adds some nice flavor balance but left my mouth parched even after a drink of beer. This cigar tastes great but I would pass on buying any however I did just get a petite robust in a sampler hah!!! I will be able to do a second opinion :)

https://i.postimg.cc/76QhmySY/60-DAC002-CC20-4-F0-E-8-AA0-F99-ECEE3-F4-BA.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NF9MnPx8/AEFC1-CA2-67-D2-462-F-A487-20-E9-A188-AA0-F.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I appreciate the fair and honest reviews, looking forward to smoking more out of your end of the sampler!

[Snook]

From gomeitsmybday. I am working my way through the bomb he trashed me with and tried two cigars he recommended. As in all things, everyone’s tastes and desires are unique so one was a hit and the other good but a few things I OCD on that made it not as favorable to myself.

First up, Sinestro The Last Cowboy. Band is awesome, love the name, cigar foot is crazy and I had to look it up. It’s Candela wrapped around the foot. The cigar is strong on the mouth so that is full body for myself and quite a bit of pepper. This cigar had a lot of flavor but definitely dominated by the body. I found the strength to be full as well and smoked this corona for an hour and a half. This is a great cigar and I would definitely buy this cigar.

The Crook and Crown by Stolen Thrones had a lot of flavor and good strength but I got hung up on the Indonesian dry mouth finish. The Indonesian tobacco is pretty strong and adds some nice flavor balance but left my mouth parched even after a drink of beer. This cigar tastes great but I would pass on buying any however I did just get a petite robust in a sampler hah!!! I will be able to do a second opinion :)

https://i.postimg.cc/76QhmySY/60-DAC002-CC20-4-F0-E-8-AA0-F99-ECEE3-F4-BA.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NF9MnPx8/AEFC1-CA2-67-D2-462-F-A487-20-E9-A188-AA0-F.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

That Sinistro Last Cowboy is now on my must-try list. I would've passed it off as a gimmick cigar otherwise. Thanks for reviewing it.

[massphatness]

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ERDM Dunhill Seleccion No. 98 from GTS21. So good -- I've heard ERDM described as the poor man's Davidoff, and this one fit that description perfectly. Thanks again, Eric.

[gomeitsmybday]

@ Snook if you like a strong, flavorfully spicy cigar then you absolutely need to try them, just make sure you get the Maduro version, as I believe the natural is less strong.

@ Vin another impressive cigar!!

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Cigar Federation The Collective Toro - another from Weelock's sampler, this was a nice surprise! I read up on it before lighting, and it started off flavorful but maybe a bit lighter than expected, as the description says it's has Ligero in the blend. 1/3 the way in, the cigar ratcheted up in strength and I figured out where the Ligero was hiding! :D
Very flavorful cigar, thanks to Weelock!

[gomeitsmybday]

*correction* that was Medio tiempo, not Ligero in that blend!

[The Poet]

I just nubbed a RA Club Corona '07 CC from a recent spanking from out friendly neighborhood Icehog, enjoyed on my front porch in 80* weather with an adult beverage (vodka an cranberry in a styrofoam Chick-Fil-A cup, though a random zephyr did blow it over a spill my last few sips onto the step) while listening to Papa Haydn symphonies streamed via Bluetooth from my Dell Inspiron laptop to the JBL Flip 4 speaker I acquired a a bargain price through the internet thanks to a CNet deal alert in my inbox, whilst sitting on an old Kodalux cushion to ease my bony butt a bit, and wearing my NY Yankees cap and one of the Picasso t-shirts (a burgundy one) which I bought at the massive exhibit in 1980 at MOMA in midtown Manhattan, as well as a ratty old pair of New Balance sneakers and the Levi's Signature jeans purchased through Walmart online thanks to a gift card I received from a nephew for Christmas 1999, over some Prana knitwear I normally don in lieu of more standard underwear. All in all, a very enjoyable 45 minutes or so.

TMI? Well, excuuuuse me, but the combination of the Cuban lithium and the alcohol has me even more loopy than is normal for me. Besides, I often get busted for not posting pictures, so I am doing my best to provide you with those thousand words instead. :r

[massphatness]

Punch Super Finos RE Italia thanks to croatan ... a gorgeous smoke

[icehog3]

I just nubbed a RA Club Corona '07 CC from a recent spanking from out friendly neighborhood Icehog, enjoyed on my front porch in 80* weather with an adult beverage (vodka an cranberry in a styrofoam Chick-Fil-A cup, though a random zephyr did blow it over a spill my last few sips onto the step) while listening to Papa Haydn symphonies streamed via Bluetooth from my Dell Inspiron laptop to the JBL Flip 4 speaker I acquired a a bargain price through the internet thanks to a CNet deal alert in my inbox, whilst sitting on an old Kodalux cushion to ease my bony butt a bit, and wearing my NY Yankees cap and one of the Picasso t-shirts (a burgundy one) which I bought at the massive exhibit in 1980 at MOMA in midtown Manhattan, as well as a ratty old pair of New Balance sneakers and the Levi's Signature jeans purchased through Walmart online thanks to a gift card I received from a nephew for Christmas 1999, over some Prana knitwear I normally don in lieu of more standard underwear. All in all, a very enjoyable 45 minutes or so.

TMI? Well, excuuuuse me, but the combination of the Cuban lithium and the alcohol has me even more loopy than is normal for me. Besides, I often get busted for not posting pictures, so I am doing my best to provide you with those thousand words instead. :r

I feel like I was there with you, Thomas. Gee, your hair smells terrific. :D

[Weelok]

Continuing through my trade with Gomeitsmybday.

601 Blue - fantastic. Maybe even better then the Don Pepin days!!! Holy get them Batman.

601 Red tonight. As good as the DPG for sure. Excellent cigar.


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[gomeitsmybday]

Continuing through my trade with Gomeitsmybday.

601 Blue - fantastic. Maybe even better then the Don Pepin days!!! Holy get them Batman.

601 Red tonight. As good as the DPG for sure. Excellent cigar.


https://i.postimg.cc/RCc9hQ3s/2-BAECC1-A-42-C2-4-AAF-ACA2-80-A9013-FEB58.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/J0cWFMVV/61-EAE03-A-5-C79-42-CE-A225-5020-D9797136.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Excellent!! So happy to hear you like them both! For quite a while now I've been wanting someone who had smoked the DPG era 601s to compare them to the new 601s. I had heard quality plummeted after the split from DPG, not sure exactly where they were coming out of at that point, maybe La Zona directly? But from this article, it appears they are being made at AJs San Lotano Factory these days.

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/aj-fernandez-opens-new-factory-producing-601-brand-19153

Particularly for the price, they are spectacular cigars imo & I highly recommend that folks that used to like DPG 601s reconsider trying the new ones again!

Btw Dave I don't know about you, but the 601 Red reminds me a lot of the RASS. Of course, not completely identical, but it seems to me that if someone was to blend a NC cigar that was inspired by the RASS, the 601 Red would be a worthy attempt!

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/ncyffgT4/56029034-CCCB-4523-8620-CA271-F3728-C5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

BBF thanks to Weelock! I'm a big fan of Bolivar as a brand, consistent & flavorful and imo it shines best in the BF format. I know a lot of folks like the RCs and they are great too, but for my money, BF > RC.

[Weelok]

https://i.postimg.cc/ncyffgT4/56029034-CCCB-4523-8620-CA271-F3728-C5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

BBF thanks to Weelock! I'm a big fan of Bolivar as a brand, consistent & flavorful and imo it shines best in the BF format. I know a lot of folks like the RCs and they are great too, but for my money, BF > RC.

Glad you enjoyed it and probably my favorite CC although they are all good but the Bolivar’s seem to be pretty consistent year over year in my limited experience with them.

[Weelok]

Another 601 from Gomeitsmybday, the 601 La Bomba Atom.

Ok, last La Bomba I’d smoked was an ICPCR release gifted to me by a cigar shop owner.

This Atom does NOT match my recollection at all. The OR was more of a woodsy Corojo medium body cigar if memory serves me correctly and was unremarkable.

This cigar was full bodied and a little over my head LOL. Wow. This was a strong cigar!!

Definitely pays to revisit cigars.

https://i.postimg.cc/J0pFzGDW/FD05-C9-EA-D985-4-A3-F-945-E-C2-AC25-D62-BC5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

Excellent! I had a feeling you'd like that one, definitely a powerful smoke. However, just to be clear, that one in your photo is a special release, the 601 La Bomba Warhead Maduro...here is a Halfwheel link to that release:

https://halfwheel.com/601-la-bomba-warhead-iv/279221/

Boxes of 10, a bit pricier and harder to come by, but worth it imo! Now, I did also include an original 601 La Bomba blend in your sampler as well (It's probably either a corona or toro) which has the yellow label on the foot and yeah that one has more of a corojo profile so I suspect that's the one you have had before. Will be curious to see what you think of that one as well!! :tu

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/GjIsFev.jpg

Crusty old RyJ Corona Grande thanks to AdamJoshua! :D

[Weelok]

Thanks for clearing me up!!! This makes so much more sense, wow.

This cigar was so dramatically different then I recollect but I didn’t think to check on Maduro. The construction was really interesting on the PIF tail fuse hah.

Thanks for letting me try this cigar!!



Excellent! I had a feeling you'd like that one, definitely a powerful smoke. However, just to be clear, that one in your photo is a special release, the 601 La Bomba Warhead Maduro...here is a Halfwheel link to that release:

https://halfwheel.com/601-la-bomba-warhead-iv/279221/

Boxes of 10, a bit pricier and harder to come by, but worth it imo! Now, I did also include an original 601 La Bomba blend in your sampler as well (It's probably either a corona or toro) which has the yellow label on the foot and yeah that one has more of a corojo profile so I suspect that's the one you have had before. Will be curious to see what you think of that one as well!! :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

Thanks for clearing me up!!! This makes so much more sense, wow.

This cigar was so dramatically different then I recollect but I didn’t think to check on Maduro. The construction was really interesting on the PIF tail fuse hah.

Thanks for letting me try this cigar!!

Sure thing! Just glad to see that you've been enjoying the 601s in general, great cigars as of recent!

[gomeitsmybday]

Okay my turn!

https://i.postimg.cc/15yqMg9Z/74348-D73-982-C-4-F64-824-F-BC7-E0769-E40-C.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Blackbird Cigar Co/Cubra Raven - thanks to Weelock for this one! Very rich, but surprisingly smooth for how strong it is, almost no pepper except for a light zing on the finish which is nice! The profile is a little nondescript but despite that, very enjoyable and it burns like a charm, not a single relight or touch up! Thanks again for the tasty stogie Weelock!

[Weelok]

Okay my turn!

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Blackbird Cigar Co/Cubra Raven - thanks to Weelock for this one! Very rich, but surprisingly smooth for how strong it is, almost no pepper except for a light zing on the finish which is nice! The profile is a little nondescript but despite that, very enjoyable and it burns like a charm, not a single relight or touch up! Thanks again for the tasty stogie Weelock!

Your welcome!!! Glad you enjoyed it. They are good but not sure I would buy again but I’m happy I tried them and I’m happy you got a chance to try before buying hah.

[Weelok]

From Hippi3Slay3r the first up from his MAW / PIF package he sent me. This is ROTT and as predicted, it never made it to the humidor. The Viaje Satori in a size I’ve never tried. I have smoked two or three boxes of the toro size and this is from the good years of Viaje, I can tell!!!!

Rich, smooth, sweet, pepper, charred cedar, oh my. Honestly a perfect cigar for me and my palate. Viaje just doesn’t make a cigar like this anymore but the new release Oro is as good as any I remember so maybe he is getting things in order.

A wonderful cigar And a rare HTF so thank you very much!!!! This cigar brings back so many memories.

https://i.postimg.cc/yxtf26VT/3-D77-BE0-A-1-E88-42-F1-8-A83-056-E454-F3439.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'll have to head back to the shop I picked it up from if I remember they were still sitting on about a dozen of them plus a few 2018 LE skull and bones and full moons.

[massphatness]

A really nice PSD4 to kick off a relaxing Sunday morning by the fire courtesy of jdakine. Mahalo, my friend!

https://i.imgur.com/syDDhZrl.jpg

[icehog3]

A really nice PSD4 to kick off a relaxing Sunday morning by the fire courtesy of jdakine. Mahalo, my friend!

https://i.imgur.com/syDDhZrl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Iya9Gdd.jpg

Ditto and all that besides the fire. Mahalo, Jay!

[massphatness]

Great minds and what not ...
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[icehog3]

Great minds and what not ...
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And great friends from off te mainland! :D

[4WheelVFR]

Last night was a SLR Marquez courtesy of Mr Icehog. Such a generous guy willing to share a great smoke with me. I'll be returning the favor soon. Thanks very much!

[icehog3]

Last night was a SLR Marquez courtesy of Mr Icehog. Such a generous guy willing to share a great smoke with me. I'll be returning the favor soon. Thanks very much!

I think you're thinking of yourself, Ray! :D Glad you enjoyed it, My Friend!

[massphatness]

OpusXtasy! Gary gifted me a 2018 Connie B a while back, and it was the perfect smoke for today's hike.

https://i.imgur.com/DYhhn4Jl.jpg

Thanks, Gary!

[icehog3]

...stearns! Ben provided not only this HUHC for my breakfast cigar, but also some dessert for my rock glass tonight. Thanks Ben!

https://i.imgur.com/DEWh51Q.jpg

[Flynnster]

I'll be honest and say I don't remember who gave them to me, but I had some friends over who were looking to get into cigars, and it was the perfect time to grab some randoms that had been passed on to me in trades/bombs to have them start with.

Thanks to this awesome community of folks, we may have gotten a couple more hooked!

[icehog3]

I'll be honest and say I don't remember who gave them to me, but I had some friends over who were looking to get into cigars, and it was the perfect time to grab some randoms that had been passed on to me in trades/bombs to have them start with.

Thanks to this awesome community of folks, we may have gotten a couple more hooked!

Payin' it forward.... Nice! :tu

[Weelok]

From Hipi3Slay3r a very tasty and potent Caldwell Long Live the King in his MAW bomb. Yummy.

https://i.postimg.cc/fbRgvwXy/3988-C06-C-49-F8-4480-9145-83-CE21862-BF1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

….stearns again! A tasty 30 year old La Corona this afternoon. Thanks Ben! :ss

https://i.imgur.com/LGPxC8m.jpg

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/CMnrp1J3/D0193584-9-F31-4245-B1-C0-99-D1-D79-F73-E9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0PDWqXG/F4-CECB28-7067-44-AD-B126-AE3-D66-A750-D9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Two more tasty stogies from my most recent trade with Weelock -

CigarFed Ctrl-Alt-Delicious - actually had this one a while ago, I recall it was quite good, spicy and powerful!

Fratello Navetta Toro - this was interesting! My first time trying a Fratello, this one reminded me a little of a Le Careme, tasty!!

[Weelok]

Glad you enjoyed them. The Navetta I enjoy the flavors and it’s improved since ROTT but they seem to struggle with burn issues. If they burned more consistently, it would definitely be a must smoke but man, frustrating.

I’m hoping they burn better now and maybe I will dig one up tonight.





https://i.postimg.cc/CMnrp1J3/D0193584-9-F31-4245-B1-C0-99-D1-D79-F73-E9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0PDWqXG/F4-CECB28-7067-44-AD-B126-AE3-D66-A750-D9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Two more tasty stogies from my most recent trade with Weelock -

CigarFed Ctrl-Alt-Delicious - actually had this one a while ago, I recall it was quite good, spicy and powerful!

Fratello Navetta Toro - this was interesting! My first time trying a Fratello, this one reminded me a little of a Le Careme, tasty!!

[Weelok]

From gomeitsmybday and the Isabella is on deck. Not even cut but wow the the end have sugar LOL. Like candy cane. Interesting.

https://i.postimg.cc/d10y8F1K/1772-F82-E-736-C-4-C85-90-DF-5-AFE187-E5-B3-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/3w1G4N3B/E45-C1-D72-A297-4-FD1-A470-DF872-C32083-C.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Weelok]

Thursday and Friday were two great cigars from Hipi3Slay3r. I’ve smoked many a box of the Cuban Maduro but it has since fallen off my radar. Was nice revisiting this cigar. The Saka, very nice. Well constructed so 3 thumbs up.

:tu :tu :tu

https://i.postimg.cc/RF8NKnyc/4-E3-EE2-CB-E309-425-C-B75-D-D87760-B777-B3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/HxjrrtZY/E52-A8-AD5-807-E-4-B2-D-83-A2-25105238535-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

From gomeitsmybday and the Isabella is on deck. Not even cut but wow the the end have sugar LOL. Like candy cane. Interesting.

https://i.postimg.cc/d10y8F1K/1772-F82-E-736-C-4-C85-90-DF-5-AFE187-E5-B3-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/3w1G4N3B/E45-C1-D72-A297-4-FD1-A470-DF872-C32083-C.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Nice! What did you think of the Isabela?

Yeah, all of the Isabela cigars have sweetened caps, according to the owner - this is done because some cubans cigars had sweetened caps in the past. I'm not a big fan of it, but fortunately it is very light and tends to disappear after the first few puffs.

[Weelok]

Nice! What did you think of the Isabela?

Yeah, all of the Isabela cigars have sweetened caps, according to the owner - this is done because some cubans cigars had sweetened caps in the past. I'm not a big fan of it, but fortunately it is very light and tends to disappear after the first few puffs.

I enjoyed both cigars quite a bit. I think the sweetened cap went quite nicely with the strength and somewhat dry mouth tobacco to give a very nice blended flavor.

Very good Isabela cigar.

[icehog3]

….4WheelVFR! A smokestack of a Juan Lopez PC, delicious little bugger threw out more smoke than I could have ever hoped for. Thanks Ray!

https://i.imgur.com/NiEZSvj.jpg

...and Malakai! An old RASS that was better than the ones in my humidor. Thanks John!

https://i.imgur.com/LFoIULY.jpg

[gomeitsmybday]

I enjoyed both cigars quite a bit. I think the sweetened cap went quite nicely with the strength and somewhat dry mouth tobacco to give a very nice blended flavor.

Very good Isabela cigar.

Excellent! Yeah I was eager to see what someone else from the forum thought of Isabela, as I haven't really seen many posts about them here, and from my experience, blend a damn fine cigar. The robustos and pyramids are especially tasty, planning to grab more soon.

Also happy to hear you liked the Sabor Aganorsa...I think I got those from Atlantic and the box was dated 2016, so while that's great, I worry that's because they weren't selling much, which is a shame because it's an excellent smoke as well.

[Weelok]

From 4WheelVFR a great Illusione Epernay, one of my favorites from Illusione and in my favorite size as I feel Illusione blends are really designed around the corona size IMHO. I love the other sizes as well but he really nails the corona size.

https://i.postimg.cc/nctgNh9F/9179-BE1-D-D842-4352-B3-C4-9-D5-A7-F75-B9-CC.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

....RevSmoke! A yellow celloed PG Cabionet Series from the turn of the century. Thank you Todd! :ss :D

https://i.imgur.com/pFPvsLM.jpg

[Weelok]

From 4WheelvFR and it’s been a long time since I smoked an OpusX. Such a great cigar to the nub. Think it was and hour and a half. Great!

https://i.postimg.cc/FzQW02rh/280-BF99-D-0-B1-F-4-DBE-9626-4-E11-E2-EABF74.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[4WheelVFR]

Awesome Dave! Glad you enjoyed it. That size has been hit or miss for me, but I'm really glad you got a hit. If the larger size I sent you smokes the same, you're in for a treat.

[RevSmoke]

....RevSmoke! A yellow celloed PG Cabionet Series from the turn of the century. Thank you Todd! :ss :D

https://i.imgur.com/pFPvsLM.jpg

Glad you enjoyed, they aged well... :2

[icehog3]

Glad you enjoyed, they aged well... :2

Indeed! If only I had as well. :r

[icehog3]

Two Mondays later it's RevSmoke again with a tasty '99 Punch Corona. A '99 that drew like a champ, always good news. Thanks again Todd! :ss

https://i.imgur.com/ObZWOc4.jpg

[RevSmoke]

Two Mondays later it's RevSmoke again with a tasty '99 Punch Corona. A '99 that drew like a champ, always good news. Thanks again Todd! :ss

https://i.imgur.com/ObZWOc4.jpg

Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

Personally, I think they just needed to get old enough. I remember how cheap they were, got 3 boxes. I'd smoke one here or there, and then like 5 years after I got them, they just opened up. I smoked 'em like crazy because they were a "cheap" smoke. I have a very few of my last box left.

[gomeitsmybday]

Another from RevSmoke!!

https://i.postimg.cc/2ymDrrcg/8252724-C-7-FFB-471-B-BB7-F-913-DA55-D5-F48.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

2002 Monte # 4 - wonderful - classic Monte & aged tobacco flavors. A big thanks to Todd for this excellent cigar.

[icehog3]

...Chainsaw13! A tasty Esteli Herrera Short Corona Gorda….short, but it had legs! :r Thank you Bob!

https://i.imgur.com/bQxeydv.jpg

[icehog3]

...Bob once again! A really delicious Tatuaje Tattoo, my first. Redeemed my faith in Pete. ;) Thank you Bob!

https://i.imgur.com/XPsCi0X.jpg

[RevSmoke]

It has been a few days since I've had a cigar... just busier than I really want to be.

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Thursday and Friday were two great cigars from Hipi3Slay3r. I’ve smoked many a box of the Cuban Maduro but it has since fallen off my radar. Was nice revisiting this cigar. The Saka, very nice. Well constructed so 3 thumbs up.

:tu :tu :tu

https://i.postimg.cc/RF8NKnyc/4-E3-EE2-CB-E309-425-C-B75-D-D87760-B777-B3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/HxjrrtZY/E52-A8-AD5-807-E-4-B2-D-83-A2-25105238535-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Glad you enjoyed them :banger
Wish I could still get those Cubaos id kill for the lancero again the new Ortega version just doesnt do it for me.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/O3lx3Gm.jpg

AJ Fernandez Last Call shaggyfoot thanks to Chainsaw13. Much more complex than I thought it would be, I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you Bob! :ss

[Weelok]

Working my way through the Icehog PIF.

That Caldwell cigar was strong lol.

Smoking the Careme right now and loving this.

https://i.postimg.cc/ZKtWQ4cH/C268-B3-D7-0-E8-C-4817-8-FB0-E66-F6-E623-A68.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/DyrSkHpT/DB006-E92-0-D62-4-E95-84-EF-0285907-C8-F7-A.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

Hope that Long Live the King didn't kill the king, Dave. ;) :D

[EricF]

Enjoying a 07 Lunch Club courtesy of Michael(Cigarnut) from the CA Troop Auction

[gomeitsmybday]

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CigarFed Project 7 from Weelock. Tasty cigar, thanks Dave!!

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/pLThh3GH/E6-C60336-3-EE2-4168-8-D11-162-CC6-F360-A0.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

06 or 09 (sorry I misplaced the date) Avo Heritage Lancero - thanks to RevSmoke!! Smoked wonderfully, smoother than the younger Heritages I've had yet maintained all of the rich flavors :tu

[Weelok]

Glad you enjoyed the cigar! I found them to be quite good myself.


https://i.postimg.cc/T353n1jk/95-BC9-D1-F-4-BC6-4-A0-C-B725-92-E9185417-D6.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

CigarFed Project 7 from Weelock. Tasty cigar, thanks Dave!!

[RevSmoke]

https://i.postimg.cc/pLThh3GH/E6-C60336-3-EE2-4168-8-D11-162-CC6-F360-A0.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

06 or 09 (sorry I misplaced the date) Avo Heritage Lancero - thanks to RevSmoke!! Smoked wonderfully, smoother than the younger Heritages I've had yet maintained all of the rich flavors :tu

Glad you enjoyed it, Michael.

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/pT3gTJgH/4-EAAFFFC-D730-4-F96-9-A49-B7-CB11-A61-FC8.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

R&J Ex#4 (I think?) - an enormous thanks to Gabe215 for this one. Acquired from a recent trade where Gabe generously sent mostly CCs. I think he said this one was an Ex#4? I'm pretty sure the other Ex#4s I have are a bit shorter, but then none of the Ex#4s I have are burning as wonderful as this one haha.

Toasty, spicy and all around great smoke, thanks Gabe!!

[gomeitsmybday]

*UPDATE* I believe it was an Ex#2, which would explain my confusion. :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/mrmqqyPk/47-A67-EFE-254-F-470-C-AB31-FE457-FCA213-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

2019 CH Las Calaveras Toro - another courtesy of Weelock! At first light/first couple puffs I was thinking "okay this is sort of like the La Imperiosa..." and then at about the 4th puff the complexity flood gates opened! Great cigar, a lot of fun to smoke, thanks Weelock. :tu

[RevSmoke]

Sorry, forgot to take a picture, but a 1st time smoke for me, Enclave Toro... From Gomeitsmybday.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[gomeitsmybday]

Sorry, forgot to take a picture, but a 1st time smoke for me, Enclave Toro... From Gomeitsmybday.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Oh nice!! I actually just had one yesterday! I really like smoking those in the morning with my coffee.... what did you think of it?

[RevSmoke]

Sorry, forgot to take a picture, but a 1st time smoke for me, Enclave Toro... From Gomeitsmybday.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Oh nice!! I actually just had one yesterday! I really like smoking those in the morning with my coffee.... what did you think of it?

It was actually rather tasty. It was not bold or spicy, but nutty and sweet.

[gomeitsmybday]

It was actually rather tasty. It was not bold or spicy, but nutty and sweet.

Really happy to hear you liked it! I'm a big fan of most everything I've smoked by AJF, and while that one is definitely on the lighter side of his cigars, I agree it's very tasty. :tu

[4WheelVFR]

My first cigar in quite a while....a MdO4 courtesy of Tom. Thank you Mr Icehog.

[icehog3]

My first cigar in quite a while....a MdO4 courtesy of Tom. Thank you Mr Icehog.

Hope it treated you well, Ray. :ss

[4WheelVFR]

Can't remember the vintage, but a RASCC, also from Tom. Thanks man. Yet another tasty little smoke.

[icehog3]

Can't remember the vintage, but a RASCC, also from Tom. Thanks man. Yet another tasty little smoke.

Can't remember if I sent an '07 or a '12, Ray. I love them both so glad you did too. :ss

[4WheelVFR]

Tonight was a Tatuaje Monster series Karloff from Weelok. Thanks Dave, this was a damn good smoke. This will be my next box purchase for sure, provided I can find a box.

[Weelok]

Tonight was a Tatuaje Monster series Karloff from Weelok. Thanks Dave, this was a damn good smoke. This will be my next box purchase for sure, provided I can find a box.

Glad you liked it! Yeah, I can foresee a trip to my B&M for a box if they will sell me one.

Picked up four while there but IMHO, probably the best Monster in a LONG while.

[RevSmoke]

Not the best pictures, but that's my phone.
Dave, Weelok fulfilled a MAW for me back in June. Just smoked the "Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend 2019 (I think) Corona Larga.

https://i.postimg.cc/8PzZdDhW/Weelock-Bishop-s-Blend.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t78dyKvC)

https://i.postimg.cc/dQBWTDTw/Weelock-Bishop-s-Blend-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w315CqVG)

Must admit, I loved the name. The 2 bands are certainly unique. Loved the rustic, dark maduro wrapper. As I wasn't smoking this to review, just to enjoy, I did not do my normal due diligence in paying attention to all the details. I will say this though, I did stop at one point and ask myself, "that is a strange flavor that sits there in the background?" It strangely reminded me of the taste of grapefruit peel - if that makes any sense. Otherwise, it was rather bold, complex, but not truly sweet. The draw tighter than I appreciate, but not something to require a poker or a toss of the cigar.

It was an intriguing smoke.

Thanks, Dave!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Weelok]

Glad you enjoyed it Rev and it’s definitely not on the sweet side of Maduro cigars :)






Not the best pictures, but that's my phone.
Dave, Weelok fulfilled a MAW for me back in June. Just smoked the "Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend 2019 (I think) Corona Larga.

https://i.postimg.cc/8PzZdDhW/Weelock-Bishop-s-Blend.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t78dyKvC)

https://i.postimg.cc/dQBWTDTw/Weelock-Bishop-s-Blend-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w315CqVG)

Must admit, I loved the name. The 2 bands are certainly unique. Loved the rustic, dark maduro wrapper. As I wasn't smoking this to review, just to enjoy, I did not do my normal due diligence in paying attention to all the details. I will say this though, I did stop at one point and ask myself, "that is a strange flavor that sits there in the background?" It strangely reminded me of the taste of grapefruit peel - if that makes any sense. Otherwise, it was rather bold, complex, but not truly sweet. The draw tighter than I appreciate, but not something to require a poker or a toss of the cigar.

It was an intriguing smoke.

Thanks, Dave!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Weelok]

Few cigars from RevSmoke out of his PIF/MAW.

A Charter Oaks corona which was excellent and lasted well over an hour. Of the two Charter Oak cigars I’ve smoked, one in the 54 - 60 RG range but not sure actual size and this Corona, the smaller RG is much better IMHO.

Friday I started off with the ERDM and pretty solid Dominican cigar. Smooth, didn’t make my mouth dry which is a huge plus, and some medium body flavors being sweet over some leather.

https://i.postimg.cc/zv2NCGQr/2-B7-BF8-B1-37-EF-426-A-B02-D-B7-CB2-C92-EB02.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/6QVNH0Pz/0-E153-CE2-11-FF-475-B-9-FA8-DB46-AE025972.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Weelok]

From Gomeitsmybday currently smoking this watching some football. New Dallas QB looks good and flipped over to the Chargers and LV and wow, Chargers QB is epic.

Oh, and I’m digging this Espinosa cigar hah.


https://i.postimg.cc/j2pgYVwf/67-E96207-FFD7-4-BA0-A744-E9019-FDF3006.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[G G]

I just smoked a Hoyo De Monterrey CC gifted to me by Shilala way back in 9/2/2011. Lancero and I usually get them too hot about half way through, but took my time and it was awesome.

[massphatness]

Thanks to Mo the Man for a nice Trinidad Esmerelda. Subtle notes of perfume. Really nice.
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[gomeitsmybday]

From Gomeitsmybday currently smoking this watching some football. New Dallas QB looks good and flipped over to the Chargers and LV and wow, Chargers QB is epic.

Oh, and I’m digging this Espinosa cigar hah.


https://i.postimg.cc/j2pgYVwf/67-E96207-FFD7-4-BA0-A744-E9019-FDF3006.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Awesome! Yeah that's a good one, strong and flavorful! :tu

[RevSmoke]

Few cigars from RevSmoke out of his PIF/MAW.

A Charter Oaks corona which was excellent and lasted well over an hour. Of the two Charter Oak cigars I’ve smoked, one in the 54 - 60 RG range but not sure actual size and this Corona, the smaller RG is much better IMHO.

Friday I started off with the ERDM and pretty solid Dominican cigar. Smooth, didn’t make my mouth dry which is a huge plus, and some medium body flavors being sweet over some leather.



I do like the Charter Oaks in the smaller rg-vs-larger.
The ERdM is a Honduran, not Dominican. I truly enjoy the sweetness of them.

[Weelok]

I do like the Charter Oaks in the smaller rg-vs-larger.
The ERdM is a Honduran, not Dominican. I truly enjoy the sweetness of them.

Ahh, Honduran! That explains why my mouth didn’t go dry hah.

Very nice cigar that. Not many Honduran tobacco cigars today it seems.

[icehog3]

...Gabe215! A wonderful 2012 Hoyo DC. Thank you, Gabe, Merry Christmas!

https://i.imgur.com/bRBxE8n.jpg

[EricF]

98 Boli Coronas via the CA auction from Vin.

[Gabe215]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom!!!

[icehog3]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom!!!

I did, and I need to thank you again. My Christmas night smoke was the Esplendido you sent me, it was delicious with a perfect draw. Thank you for making my Christmas even better, Gabe.

https://i.imgur.com/xulZcer.jpg

[The Poet]

Smoking an AJ Fernandez Last Call gifted me by NC Greg a good while back. Tasty, smooth, great draw, tons of smoke, and perfect burn so far.

Thanks, brother. :tu

[Gabe215]

https://i.postimg.cc/PfVm1rT8/19053642-B9-CA-4-C81-B6-B1-2-D9099509-A6-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/grRXWpwY)

Finally getting around to smoking this on my lunch break, from a trade with Gomeitsmybday, awesome smoke very glad I reached out to get some of these! Upset I only have one more. I can definitely see me buying more

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/PfVm1rT8/19053642-B9-CA-4-C81-B6-B1-2-D9099509-A6-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/grRXWpwY)

Finally getting around to smoking this on my lunch break, from a trade with Gomeitsmybday, awesome smoke very glad I reached out to get some of these! Upset I only have one more. I can definitely see me buying more

I just now saw this as I was about to post a cigar I smoked from another user, but I'm so happy to hear that Gabe!! If I had to choose, I'd probably pick the original Leche de Mama but honestly you can't go wrong with either...the maduro really just provides a darker, spicier experience. However the only problem is that they don't release them very often so if you see them, grab them quick!! :D

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/zDR1DDdf/2-E98-DC2-B-AF4-F-4602-8880-73501-F799868.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Ezra Zion Jamais Vu Toro - courtesy of Weelok, was totally different from what I was expecting as usually Weelok likes to send cigars powerful enough to knock out a full grown adult and this one was more in the medium range. That said, it was a superb cigar, medium body but full of flavor! Thanks Dave!!

[G G]

I just got done smoking an AJ Fernandez Signature Series that was very tasty. It was gifted to me by our friend Mac way back in 2011 at the Epic Herf in Ocala. Mac gifted me a whole box of CAOs and several other cigars that day. Since it was only about a month after that Herf that my brother passed away and then 10 months later my mom died it always brings back sad but fond memories when I pul out a cigar from Mac or others that gifted cigars to me at the Herf that year. :)

[Weelok]

Oh, sorry for noticing late but glad you enjoyed it! I think those are great!!!




https://i.postimg.cc/zDR1DDdf/2-E98-DC2-B-AF4-F-4602-8880-73501-F799868.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Ezra Zion Jamais Vu Toro - courtesy of Weelok, was totally different from what I was expecting as usually Weelok likes to send cigars powerful enough to knock out a full grown adult and this one was more in the medium range. That said, it was a superb cigar, medium body but full of flavor! Thanks Dave!!

[Remo]

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So, for Christmas my SIL sent me a Muestra de Saka Nacatamale. Been sitting in my humidor since Christmas, got around to smoking it the other day, nice and dark and full flavored. Lots of cocoa, a bit of spice... flavors were pretty muted because it was plugged pretty good and had a hard time getting a good draw. Oh, well, was a nice gift .

[4WheelVFR]

Just lit up a '20 Monte Petit Tube courtesy of Mikepd. Haven't gotten into it very far, but it is already a tasty smoke. Thanks Mike!

[Mikepd]

Glad it was great Ray!

[icehog3]

...bonjing! A delicious 2013 Bolivar CJ. Thank you Greg! :D

https://i.imgur.com/qd3MHN9.jpg

[icehog3]

....stearns! An outrageous Cohiba Novedosos. Thank you Ben!

https://i.imgur.com/fUiHpUN.jpg

[icehog3]

...someone from Southern California who uses Florida return addresses on his MAW packages. A wonderful PSD4 from 2015. Thank you Mr. Surfer Dude (potentially)! :D


https://i.imgur.com/zGy0Iw3.jpg

[icehog3]

... physiognomy! An excellent Johnny O Siglo V with some KC 9 year. Thank you Peter! :D

https://i.imgur.com/sL3LnYH.jpg

[physiognomy]

Thank you Peter! :D

Anytime, Brother! Hope we get to sit down for a smoke sooner than later!

[icehog3]

....Shark! A tasty My Father with some Barrell Bourbon. Thank you Ron!

https://i.imgur.com/DsZ4tYv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J8u42do.jpg

[icehog3]

...GreekGodX! A wonderful Upmann No. 2 along with some Pinhook bourbon. Thank you Christos!

https://i.imgur.com/GJmVdXe.jpg

[icehog3]

... physiognomy again! A sweet JO BHK 52 after dinner last night. Thank you Peter!

...and SurpriseMVP for the delicious Rye pick from his local store. Thank you Mike!

https://i.imgur.com/ERTC0az.jpg

[physiognomy]

... physiognomy again! A sweet JO BHK 52 after dinner last night. Thank you Peter!

Glad you enjoyed it! Wilderness Trail Rye is good stuff. Better than their Bourbon, imho.

[AdamJoshua]

This must be the Tom thread :lr

[icehog3]

This must be the Tom thread :lr

Whose fault is that? :lr

[icehog3]

....NCRadioMan! My first Mad MoFo from Caldwell's Long Live the King line. Thank you Greg!

https://i.imgur.com/iZEaXwK.jpg

[Axeman]

I'm smoking a Gurkha Ghost, a Christmas present from my daughter. She must have asked for some good cigars at a B&M. She asked for some good rum at a liquor store and I got a bottle of Zacapa Solera. Good daughter! Anyway, this cigar is very good. It is a robusto maduro. A good cigar for me is if I can't complain about it. A very good cigar is one I would like to smoke again. The roll, flavor, burn and draw are all flawless on this stick.

[AdamJoshua]

21
PLP from the Admiral. Thank you sir, very tasty.

[icehog3]

21
PLP from the Admiral. Thank you sir, very tasty.

Glad you enjoyed it!


I had a tasty Illusione Epernay from jwintosh ...thank you Jeff!

https://i.imgur.com/1RW1uQW.jpg

[icehog3]

...hotreds! A delicious Bolivar Britanicos. Thank you Hugh!

https://i.imgur.com/eFOeNxw.jpg

[icehog3]

...NCRadioMan! A delicious Caldwell Savages. Thank you Greg!

https://i.imgur.com/ERxLe7r.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

18 BRC from some douche bag in the military. Thank you, Sir. Haven’t had a brc in at least a year.

[icehog3]

NCRadioMan! Thank you, Greg!

https://i.imgur.com/RiI1GkW.jpg

[TXRebel]

Weelok. Thanks, Dave.

https://i.postimg.cc/x1Pny8bh/IMG-5684.jpg

[icehog3]

....elderboy02! A tasty Magnum 46 that really hit the spot! Thank you Dan! :D

https://i.imgur.com/m6nnq6D.jpg

[Porch Dweller]

...an old USAF friend who surprised me with a San Cristobal Paradise sampler. I had the Revelation last night. I prefer stronger cigars but it was quite good.

(Thanks for posting, Tom, I'd forgotten about this thread.)

[icehog3]

...BigAsh! A wonderful Bolivar Coronas Gigantes that lasted 2 periods plus of the Oilers-Canucks game. Thank you Keith!!

https://i.imgur.com/3ABi3qw.jpg?1

[icehog3]

...wayner123! A delicious '15 Trinidad Fundadores that last 2 periods of the Oilers game, Thank you Wayne!

https://i.imgur.com/Ee5xbdH.jpg

[icehog3]

....hotreds! A delicious Libertador that lasted most of the Oilers - Panthers game last night. Thank you, Hugh! :ss

https://i.imgur.com/NBLjiJt.jpg

[DAFU]

......the Admiral! My first Yerlandy custom all goodness to the nub.
Thanks Tom
https://i.ibb.co/rd7n1LD/20240706-114118.jpg (https://ibb.co/Sfsq91F)

[icehog3]

Glad you liked it, Dave! :D

[icehog3]

....physiognomy! A tasty Johnny O Siglo IV with some Maker's. Thank you Peter!

https://i.imgur.com/pSImOQs.jpg

....Malakai! A great PL Robusto ER Asia Pacifico.

https://i.imgur.com/YeNzh0u.jpg

[RevSmoke]

I got a bunch of cigars, from a bunch of folk (the carnage from 2020 - and a couple trades), but I never remember to take pictures of the cigars as I smoke them. Usually, I am also away from WIFI and the ability to upload them anyway.
But...
Recently I had a Ltto Gomez Diez from MaytagMan - amazing smoke.
Also had an OlivaV courtesy WhiteMamba.
I also have smoked quite a few cigars that I received in the 2022 mass pummeling I received. I simply thank all those who sent things here: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=77103

I will try in the future to be more pro-active in taking pictures of things. I usually put nice bands on saying who gave a cigar to me, and when I received it. I take it off with the intention of saying something later. Then someone comes along and pics up the trash and throws it away before I can do something.

But, I do want to say thanks. I have been enjoying a bunch of cigars lately from a bunch of different people.

I do think of you all often.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[icehog3]

Todd mentioned White Mamba, he wins Cigar Asylum for the week. :D