pnoon's what cigar did you smoke today VII?

[Weelok]

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[gomeitsmybday]

@ Dave would you recommend the Blackbird?

[gomeitsmybday]

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Guardian of the Farm Natural Apollo - I used to smoke these so much, I got a little burnt out on them...but now when I occasionally revisit them, I'm reminded why I smoked them so often! Still among my favorite NCs without a doubt.

[gomeitsmybday]

Moving right along -

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Sinistro The Last Cowboy Maduro Corona - this is one that I had been eagerly anticipating...has an interesting candela capped foot which I included an extra picture of above...unfortunately it appears I've been a little too eager because this is definitely smoking a little harsh, I'd say it needs another 2 weeks or so of rest but it's close! I can definitely tell this is going to be a powerful & flavorfully spicy maduro, so I'm looking forward to trying it again soon!

[Weelok]

@ Dave would you recommend the Blackbird?

I was not particularly impressed and say it’s an average but good cigar. For me, to buy again would be due to the price being too good to refuse.

It’s in the mix with a lot of good cigars that aren’t standouts in some palate light up event. I’ve read some reviews just now and the glowing praise seems out of place or grossly exaggerated compared to my experience.

The pepper is definitely present but I would say it’s the low end of medium / full and maybe I expected more.

One reviewer smoked it in the morning and that pretty much sums it up in my opinion as to it’s strength and body.

I need to smoke another and actually pay attention to it to give the cigar a fair shake.

In comparison, I smoked a 2016 L’Atelier SS torpedo (only smoke the SS as the non-SS is unremarkable) and a 2017 L’Atelier du Mission and both were great with the Mission being the better of the two and it was second in the rotation.

There are just too many good cigars so at some point, it’s just a matter of price. CigarFed has these at $8+ non-sale and I got them for $5. It’s a $5 cigar.

[Weelok]

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[NCRadioMan]

H Upmann by AJ Box-pressed torpedo
New World Cameroon Churchill
Crafted by Casa Fernandez toro
Henry Clay Cheroot
Nicaraguan Series toro by AJ

[gomeitsmybday]

@ Weelok thanks for the honest assessment, I totally agree about there being too many *really* good cigars out there...I'd rather take the $10 I'd spend on 2 Blackbirds and just buy another Stolen Throne for example, or something else highly peer reviewed, and know for sure that I'll have something really interesting in store. :tu

Speaking of interesting -

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Espinosa Las 6 Provincias LHB Toro - smoked this last night, very nice cigar, definitely easy to distinguish as an Espinosa from first light, lots of toasty mineraly notes and even a jam like sweetness towards the end. I think these could be amazing with a little age...

Isabela Firecracker- first up with my coffee today, this one is a winner, ended up writing a lengthy review so I'm going to post in the review section, check it out if interested!

[Weelok]

Cigar Fed CTRL-Alt-Delicious ROTT

2013 FUMARE La Grande Classe - strong and tasty. Only a few of these left. Mine.

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[The camaro show]

Had a h uppmann Connie A yesterday

[J.Caprell]

Had a Monte no 2 last night and a Norteño this afternoon.

[icehog3]

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

Caldwell Long Live the King

[Chainsaw13]

‘97 Bolivar Coronas Extra. Wish I wasn’t down to the last 4 in the box.

[icehog3]

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

Southern Draw Rose of Sharon

[NCRadioMan]

La Gran Llave robusto
RP Fifty
Lunatic Corojo Maduro perfecto

[Weelok]

Last night cigar was the Aganorsa Leaf.

Tonight’s was gifted to me from the Rev and boy is this a good cigar. Sometimes you forget all the great DP cigars out there in the fascination with trying new cigars. So good.

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[gomeitsmybday]

Graycliff 30 year Toro - haven't had one of these for a while. While not all graycliffs are much to write home about, this one is still an AM/with coffee favorite.

@ Dave I also picked up some of those JJ Maduros in Robusto and couldn't agree more, it's a spectacular cigar!

[gomeitsmybday]

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R&J Ex#4 2017 - had to put the perfecdraw to this one, would have been unsmokable without doing so. Nice toasty cigar :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

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601 Maduro Toro - i think one of the reasons I like this blend so much is that is has a..long, yet gentle peppery finish. Sort of like the experience of a massage therapist that ate jalapeño poppers without a fork on their lunch break, translated in to a really tasty cigar! :dance:

[Porch Dweller]

601 Maduro Toro - i think one of the reasons I like this blend so much is that is has a..long, yet gentle peppery finish. Sort of like the experience of a massage therapist that ate jalapeño poppers without a fork on their lunch break, translated in to a really tasty cigar! :dance:

That's quite the description. 😊

[Weelok]

Second ctrl alt delicious but wrapper flaked off. They are pretty dry ROTT but the flavor was still great so nubbed it.

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[gomeitsmybday]

That's quite the description. 😊

Haha, in retrospect, I think most of my inspiration for that little mini review came from a little too much post dinner Chianti. :D

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601 Steel Toro - took another crack at this one after another couple/few weeks of rest and I have to say, it's got a lot of interesting flavors going on under all that pepper and spice - enough to consider a box purchase lie down for the longer term, hmm....

[gomeitsmybday]

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DPG Black Toro - black coffee and a little DPG action to accompany my morning studies/homework. The Black blend is a personal favorite but seems to shine *so* much more as a robusto. As a toro it's a little less intense, but hey it's also a longer smoke so who is keeping score? (I am, actually, and Robusto still wins)
On a side note, does anyone have an idea as to how I could convince DPG to make this blend as a corona? I think it would smoke *spectacularly* in that vitola.

[gomeitsmybday]

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601 La Bomba Toro - stronger than the 601 Steel but not by much. The La Bomba has more of a buttery/oilier profile and Steel has drier earthy and floral notes. I'll definitely be getting more of both. :tu

[NCRadioMan]

On a side note, does anyone have an idea as to how I could convince DPG to make this blend as a corona? I think it would smoke *spectacularly* in that vitola.
Originally, there was a tre petite corona called the Perla and a petite lancero. They were, hands down, the best of the Black Labels. They were discontinued years ago for some reason. They aged beautifully.

[Weelok]

The unbanded is the Mexican Hot Chocolate.

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[gomeitsmybday]

Originally, there was a tre petite corona called the Perla and a petite lancero. They were, hands down, the best of the Black Labels. They were discontinued years ago for some reason. They aged beautifully.

Thanks for that info NC! Yeah those both sound like they would have been perfect for the blend, unfortunately it seems like larger ring gauges seem to be the "in" thing these days but it's a crying shame when blends that shine in smaller gauges get those gauges axed. :( To add further insult to injury, they make a DPG Blues in corona format!
I wonder if enough people were to start a petition or somehow promise to buy x amount of boxes, if we could get DPG to do a special limited run? Personally my preference would be something like a standard traditional corona or maybe even a lonsdale...

Oh and btw this morning I smoked a....

HC Criollo Toro - wonderful cigar, would recommend to anyone that loves a good Criollo blend!

[NCRadioMan]

JSK Red Knight
Kristoff Sumatra
LAdC Beli

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/z2oSPA5.jpg

Chateau Fuente King B tubos

[gomeitsmybday]

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Isabela Sparkle Robusto - wowwww this one deserves a review too but I won't have time this morning. Another home run from Isabela imo, has a nice med-full body and rich, rich flavor. Slow even burn...this one and the Isabela Firecracker are among the best cigars I've had this year, really looking forward to trying the rest of the sampler I have!

[NCRadioMan]

Padron '64 Diplomatico
Aganorsa Supreme Leaf

[gomeitsmybday]

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My Father La Promesa Corona - very nice! However, it doesn't stand out to me amongst some of the more unique My Fathers, but this one is still very good. That said I probably wouldn't get more unless on a killer sale.

[J.Caprell]

Had an ashton VSG last night. Been a while since I had one and forgot how much I love them.
Puffing on a Flor De Las Antillas currently. Burn has been a little wonky, but I attribute that the it being stupid windy today. First time trying one and I'm pretty impressed. Not the most complex profile, but for the price it is a really nice cigar.

[Willem2]

601 Maduro
Cohiba lancero

[NCRadioMan]

Nat Sherman Timeless - They should call this tasteless.
KFC Flying Pig

[Weelok]

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[Weelok]

Nat Sherman Timeless - They should call this tasteless.



Hahahaha, nice.

[gomeitsmybday]

@ Weelok wow that Regina Cigars band looks way cool. I've always liked those Renaissance style paintings/artwork, I'll have to look that brand up!

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Warped La Hacienda Robusto Extra - great first cigar of the day preferably with coffee. Lightly sweet earthy floral notes early on then a nice creamy mineral note closer to the end. I'd like to get these in the corona vitola eventually and age them.

[gomeitsmybday]

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Sinistro Last Cowboy Maduro Corona - after revisiting this one once its had a little more rest and finally, the verdict is in: it's a winner! Full bodied, lightly sweet earthy coffee with white pepperiness and a light but long lingering red pepper finish. Spectacular cigar and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a full bodied full flavored maduro, so if that's you - check this one out! :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Diesel Delirium
Cabaiguan Coronas Extra

[Porch Dweller]

Padron 3000 Maduro. Haven't had a smoke in a few weeks due to a persistent cold, so it was nice to enjoy one.

[The camaro show]

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How was that Regina?

[Porch Dweller]

Diesel UHC

[Weelok]

How was that Regina?

That Regina cigar was very good and much better then I expected!!!!! I’d never heard of it before so a pleasant surprise.

[Weelok]

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[icehog3]

All in one day, Dave? :D

[Weelok]

All in one day, Dave? :D

Heh, well, more like Friday through Monday as I took Monday off to do a short hop to Sacramento with the family and watch A Bronx Tale at the theatre. Good production but the regular theatre is being renovated and large gymnasiums just don’t do the audio justice.

So many of those cigars were in the smokers quarantine corner outside in the furthest corner from the door they could find.

[gomeitsmybday]

So many of those cigars were in the smokers quarantine corner outside in the furthest corner from the door they could find.

I've been daydreaming at work lately that they send us home for the rest of the month due to the virus so I can smoke more cigars. Everyone is so worried about stocking up on food and hand sanitizer, but I'm already covered in the cigars and coffee department so I'm not at all concerned. Might need to pick up some whiskey though...

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AJF Enclave Toro - woo doggies I've found that I like AJs stuff so much that I always end up smoking them not long after they've rested a couple months. But after smoking this Enclave and his Ramon Allones with 6-8 months of rest? Incredible. Planning on stocking up on some of his stuff soon and forcing myself to forget about them for a year or so. :tu

[hammondc]

La Anteguidad

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[TXRebel]

BLTC Santa Muerte

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[The camaro show]

Had a black pearl oro yesterday golfing and was highly impressed for such a cheap budget stick.

[Porch Dweller]

Had a black pearl oro yesterday golfing and was highly impressed for such a cheap budget stick.

Many of the Black Pearls are pretty meh. But there are a couple that are great smokes, especially at the price.

Having a Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Robusto.

[gomeitsmybday]

Many of the Black Pearls are pretty meh. But there are a couple that are great smokes, especially at the price.

Having a Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Robusto.

About a year ago I picked up a box of Black Pearl Morados that was deeply discounted, when they arrived they were extremely brittle but I'm not sure if that was due to the retailer or the company itself. After a couple of months rest they smoked quite well as I recall, spicy and sweet. Had to be careful cutting the caps of course but yeah, otherwise quite tasty and one heck of a deal.

As for me, I'm smoking a....

Sabor Aganorsa Corona - excellent cigar! After dinner tonight I might light up a Kristoff I received in a recent trade, along with some whiskey, of course. TGIF!!!! :tu

[Weelok]

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[Weelok]

BLTC Santa Muerte

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Great cigar, smoked one last night hah.

[TXRebel]

DPG JJ Maduro

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[Willem2]

Ferral Flying pig

[Porch Dweller]

Aging Room Maduro Toro

[gomeitsmybday]

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Warped La Hacienda Robusto Extra - solid offering by Warped, one of the more complex cigars I like to smoke on weekend mornings with my coffee, highly recommended.

[Weelok]

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[Porch Dweller]

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Loves me some Yellow Spot, nice choice, Dave!

I'm having a Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Robusto with some home brew.

[jonumberone]

Smoked a 601 Blue in honor of Kelmac07 the other day.

[Weelok]

From a MAW / PIF from NCRadioMan the AJ Montectisto and it was a very good cigar. Smooth, pepper, wood, excellent burn and a nice box press. Definitely an AJ Fernandez cigar!!

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[gomeitsmybday]

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Sinistro The Last Cowboy Maduro Corona - guys, this is a phenomenal cigar, this is maybe my 3rd or 4th out of the box and they just keep getting better and better. I'm definitely hoarding the ones I have now but hope to grab a few boxes in the future so I can send out some in trades because they really are that good.

[Weelok]

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[gomeitsmybday]

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AB Coyol Toro - been a while since having one of these...pleasant cigar!

[icehog3]

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

[Porch Dweller]

Oliva V Double Robusto
Padron 3000 Maduro

[hotreds]

Finally decent enough to sit on the balcony and light up a Boli RE España. Excellente!

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/dkh7OyA.jpg

[Weelok]

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[TXRebel]

Neanderthal

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Mr. Brownstone

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[gomeitsmybday]

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2007 Partagas Coronas Gordas Anejados - very nice! First half was a little uninspiring but the 2nd half is awesome. :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

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Southern Draw Firethorn Toro - well, well, well....Another fine cigar by Southern Draw. Definitely not my favorite by them but it's good! This one is especially peppery and spicy at the start and while it mellows about an inch in, the spicy pepperiness sticks around throughout the entire cigar. Really only hitting medium body at most however so I'd recommend it as a post-breakfast or lunch cigar. If you think you would enjoy a medium bodied cigar with a peppery spiced honey profile, check this one out.

[gomeitsmybday]

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CLE Corojo Robusto -a no nonsense primarily Honduran all Corojo blend, medium-full with plenty of spice and flavor!

[NCRadioMan]

Last Call Habano Torp
Punch Chop Suey lancero

[icehog3]

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

[gomeitsmybday]

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Espinosa Las 6 Provincias LHB Toro - the governor of the state of Ohio just declared a stay at home order until April 6th so I figured I'd celebrate with a fine cigar by one of my favorite blenders!! Not so sure I'll be able to afford them for a while after not working for 2 weeks but hey, what the hell!

For the record I'll probably be posting here even more often for the next 2 weeks. So you can expect plenty more unnecessary cigar mini-reviews and other assorted inane babbling! ;s

[gomeitsmybday]

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Ashton Symmetry Toro - oh boy where to start with this one...it's a delicious cigar but my god is it expensive for what it is imo. With that in mind, for the price there should always be consistent draws on these cigars yet this one was absolutely plugged...so plugged in fact, if I didn't have a perfecdraw tool to loosen it up, I would have had to pitch it. Completely unacceptable for a cigar that pricey...but aside from that it is a very tasty cigar! The current box I have was gifted to me, but I can say that I'll never buy more unless deeply discounted or ive been convinced the construction issues have been fixed. :confused:

[icehog3]

Post away, Michael! Love the pics and reviews.

Threw an NC into my 3 cigar day yesterday.

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[The camaro show]

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Southern Draw Firethorn Toro - well, well, well....Another fine cigar by Southern Draw. Definitely not my favorite by them but it's good! This one is especially peppery and spicy at the start and while it mellows about an inch in, the spicy pepperiness sticks around throughout the entire cigar. Really only hitting medium body at most however so I'd recommend it as a post-breakfast or lunch cigar. If you think you would enjoy a medium bodied cigar with a peppery spiced honey profile, check this one out.

Thanks for the review Michael, I had always wondered about that one since it’s one of less commonly smoked southern draws.

[gomeitsmybday]

Thanks Tom & Chayse! Yeah I figure whenever I have the time, it's nice to post a little run down, so folks can get an idea if they want to pull the trigger on a given cigar and also so I can go back and see what I thought about a cigar before buying more. (My memory isn't as sharp as it once was, heh.)

Up next:

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SD Kudzu Robusto - one of the better SDs I've had to date imo, I sent one of the lanceros in a recent trade to RevSmoke if that is any indication. Has plenty of pepper and spice as well, but has more body than the Firethorn and has much more richness to the profile. Has a very very interesting but fleeting sweetness that appears & disappears throughout the length of the cigar that reminds me of some kind of candy, but I can't quite place it. Nice cigar!

[NCRadioMan]

Sin Compromiso lancero by Dunbarton
MF Le Bijou Petite Robusto

[icehog3]

Michael, have you had the Rose of Sharon? If so, how do you compare it with the Kudzu?

[AdamJoshua]

Nancy and Ann Wilson special .. the Barracuda!

If the real thing don't do the trick
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn the stick!

[Porch Dweller]

Oliva O Maduro Robusto

[gomeitsmybday]

Michael, have you had the Rose of Sharon? If so, how do you compare it with the Kudzu?

Actually no not yet I haven't, as far as SD goes I've just had the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone, Firethorn & Kudzu to date. I also have a 10 pack of the Kudzu Illustrum but those are going down for the longer term.

I have been wanting to check out the Cedrus & QuickDraw next but I've also heard good things about the Rose of Sharon from you and quite a few others so I'll consider grabbing a 5er next time I place an order! :tu

[Weelok]

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[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/MNgzHx9.jpg

[NCRadioMan]

Padron Palmas
Muestra De Saka Nacatamale (2018 Edition)

[gomeitsmybday]

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Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Toro - nice solid smoke, I'd say a pretty solid medium, maybe medium full at times, and imo this one has always exhibited a lot peanut/nut flavors with just enough spice to keep it interesting...I think I prefer the Aganorsa Leaf Casa Fernandez to this one, but it's still quite good!

[hammondc]

La Barba Red. I am liking these a lot. I wish they'd make a corona(ish) size.

[gomeitsmybday]

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DPG Blue Robusto - I have a real love/hate relationship with the Blue. I once had what was a *glorious* Blue Robusto a couple years ago and have been chasing it since. This current box I'm smoking was definitely too young when I first got it, but now are smoking fine. Not gloriously unfortunately.

[Porch Dweller]

H. Upmann AJF Toro

[gomeitsmybday]

H. Upmann AJF Toro

Great cigar :tu

This morning I've chosen -

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Isabela Time Traveler (Corona Double?) - one of the upsides to being stuck at home is that I can smoke more cigars! One of the downsides to being stuck at home is that I can smoke more cigars! .....because it's they are giving me some real palate fatigue :(

Such is the case with this beautiful specimen. This is from what I understand, to be Isabela's in-official crown jewel in their lineup, supposed to have many flavor transitions which I'm trying to pick up on but it's difficult - again, by no fault of Isabela, it's my damned fault for smoking too many cigars yesterday. Definitely a sweet start though, then settled in to a very rich, very aged tobacco profile.

Fellow Asylumers, for any of you that like fuller bodied cigars, I implore you to check Isabela out. They smoke like an extra premium cigar but cost at most $10 a stick. Definitely a smaller company but I really like what they are doing with their tobacco and would love to see them grow. :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Uppman box-pressed torp by AJF

[NCRadioMan]

Dug deep......
Sancti Spiritus by Pepin (an old house blend of Cigar King) Didn't hold up well to time. :(
Padilla 1932 toro by Pepin. These were and are fantastic! :banger

[gomeitsmybday]

Dug deep......
Sancti Spiritus by Pepin (an old house blend of Cigar King) Didn't hold up well to time. :(
Padilla 1932 toro by Pepin. These were and are fantastic! :banger

Yeah there is nothing quite like a really good Pepin. :tu

Tonight I went with...

Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Robusto - forgot time snap a picture unfortunately. Spectacular cigar for the price imo.

[The camaro show]

Yeah there is nothing quite like a really good Pepin. :tu

Tonight I went with...

Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Robusto - forgot time snap a picture unfortunately. Spectacular cigar for the price imo.

Imo Pepin dosent hold up well to time very well, I had a old old like original light blue band from 2004 i smoked a few months ago and it was completely dead. I think they have a really short sweet spot which is when we have these amazing blues.

[The camaro show]

Michael have you had the Cuban classic or serie JJ? If so how were they

[gomeitsmybday]

Michael have you had the Cuban classic or serie JJ? If so how were they

Sure have! If I don't count the glorious DPG Blue I once had, I'd rank them in the following order, from best to least favorite:

- DPG Black/Cuban Classic - amazing...no, spectacularly memorable with a couple years age imo
- DPG JJ Maduro - these are stellar Maduros, can be found at Atlantic Cigar, highly recommended
- DPG Original JJ - not a bad smoke by any means, but doesn't stand out as much as the previous two, definitely worth grabbing a 5er if you've never tried!
- DPG Blue/Original - meh. I'm aware how good these *can* be, and when they are that good, they could make the top of this list! However recently I've been coming across a lot of underwhelming Blues as well. I haven't given up faith mind you, I just snagged a box of 2019 Blues in corona vitola to put down for the long term. Going to try to zero in on that sweet spot if I can. :tu

[The camaro show]

Sure have! If I don't count the glorious DPG Blue I once had, I'd rank them in the following order, from best to least favorite:

- DPG Black/Cuban Classic - amazing...no, spectacularly memorable with a couple years age imo
- DPG JJ Maduro - these are stellar Maduros, can be found at Atlantic Cigar, highly recommended
- DPG Original JJ - not a bad smoke by any means, but doesn't stand out as much as the previous two, definitely worth grabbing a 5er if you've never tried!
- DPG Blue/Original - meh. I'm aware how good these *can* be, and when they are that good, they could make the top of this list! However recently I've been coming across a lot of underwhelming Blues as well. I haven't given up faith mind you, I just snagged a box of 2019 Blues in corona vitola to put down for the long term. Going to try to zero in on that sweet spot if I can. :tu

Thanks Michael!

[gomeitsmybday]

Sure thing amigo!

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601 Blue Short Churchill (I think that's the name of the vitola) - picked these up because while I love the 601 Blue Toros, sometimes I wished the smoke was a bit more concentrated, and so far, this one is delivering!!

[gomeitsmybday]

Been having a lot of the same cigars lately so haven't seen as much need to post ta bout them, particularly any I've already posted about recently.

This morning I'm having a...

Graycliff 30 yo Toro - (forgot to snap a picture today) I'm with a lot of folks when they say Graycliff has a lot of underwhelming offerings, I've tried some other blends beside this one and haven't been terribly impressed. With that said, this is and has been a consistently spectacular smoke for me. It reminds me of a L'atlier, very very creamy smoke but with more nuance and subtleties going on under that cream. Haven't been buying these lately because the vendor Id have to go through is now charging the Ohio excise tax, but now that I'm running low, I'll eventually just bite the bullet and pay the excise so I can get more of these. Yep, that good.

[NCRadioMan]

Surrogates 7th Sam
Crafted by Casa Fernandez toro

[Porch Dweller]

601 Toro

[gomeitsmybday]

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Surrogates Crystal Baller Toro - nice medium bodied smoke. Almost out of these, which is unfortunate, but don't think I'll be picking up more

[gomeitsmybday]

AJF Enclave Broadleaf Toro - was too lazy to snap a picture this morning. It's been my experience that while these are good, they lack a bit of the character that the original Enclave has that makes them so unique. AJ makes the Toro format of these rather large, so I'm wondering if maybe they might smoke a little better in a smaller vitola. I think I might get another 5er in a smaller size before I pass ultimate judgement however.

[icehog3]

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Caldwell Eastern Standard Corretto. Good, though I enjoy the Long Live the King and The King is Dead better.

[gomeitsmybday]

Still plan to check out more of that Caldwell portfolio...does anyone know who that face is on a lot of those Caldwell bands? My guess is either an old, unshaven Mark Twain, or some long dead Russian author. :r

For my Friday Quarantine Funday I went with...

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AB Prensado Churchill - always tasty, but I'm starting to thinI this blend wasn't meant for this vitola either (referencing my last post in thread). After dropping the rh significantly they burn much better but still not without needing at least 2 re-lights. Up next....

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CigarFed Mexican Hot Chocolate Toro - very wonky ash on this one, but smoking wonderfully as usual. A big thanks to Weelok for recommending this one many moons ago, a consistently flavorful spicy Nicaraguan that always delivers. :tu

[Porch Dweller]

H. Upmann Nicaragua AJF Toro

[Weelok]

Well, over last two weeks. Cigar photo and post catch up.

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[gomeitsmybday]

@ Weelok a Diplomaticos, nice! I plan on checking those out in the future, I've heard good things, I've heard on person describe them as a cross between a Monte #2 and a Partagas Serie P #2 which sounds awesome to me. :tu

This morning im smoking -

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DE Herrera Esteli Toro - great cigar, buttery & rich with lots of flavor - no surprise that these are quite popular.

[gomeitsmybday]

And tonight,

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Espinosa Alpha Dawg Toro - incredibly full bodied intensely flavorful cigar.

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/V6By6WnQ/2-B80-B3-C3-84-FD-4-FEA-BB24-94-EC3-BBA7-B1-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

CF Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus - what a nice spin on the original Guardian, just has less of the nutty flavors and instead some more spice & chocolate...really good stuff, I just bought another box on cigar auctioneer and so I can start to smoke some of these finally without feeling like I'm running out of them as fast :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

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RP Sungrown Maduro Toro - I still have some of these from a box I bought maybe a couple years ago now. Since then I think I've outgrown RP a little as a brand, but I have to say this is still a very nice cigar. Medium/full to full with plenty of spice and pepper to start then settling in to a pleasant chocolately cocoa-y goodness that remains accented by that typical Sungrown spice.

Would I buy more? Sure, if they were on a really good sale, but it's hard to justify anywhere near full price when I could get a more interesting brand for just as much or less dinero. With all that considered however, again it's quite a nice cigar and would recommend it, particularly to any fans on full bodied maduros. :llp

[Porch Dweller]

'15 psd4

[Porch Dweller]

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RP Sungrown Maduro Toro - I still have some of these from a box I bought maybe a couple years ago now. Since then I think I've outgrown RP a little as a brand, but I have to say this is still a very nice cigar. Medium/full to full with plenty of spice and pepper to start then settling in to a pleasant chocolately cocoa-y goodness that remains accented by that typical Sungrown spice.

Would I buy more? Sure, if they were on a really good sale, but it's hard to justify anywhere near full price when I could get a more interesting brand for just as much or less dinero. With all that considered however, again it's quite a nice cigar and would recommend it, particularly to any fans on full bodied maduros. :llp

I agree. If I can grab a box on CBID I will, but full price? Nope.

[gomeitsmybday]

@ James yeah there's just simply too much other stuff out there with more interesting flavor profiles! Speaking of which -

I'm finishing the (decidedly Maduro themed) day with a....

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601 La Bomba Maduro Toro - I tried one out of a box of 10 a couple weeks ago and wasn't terribly impressed, but on a hunch, I tried giving some serious dry boxing time on this 2nd one. If memory serves correct, 4 days in total - which has me concerned it was going to be as dry as...well, really dry.

Turns out, the extra time is exactly what it needed because it is smoking *tremendously*. Incredibly rich buttery dark savory notes, compared to food I'd say...a smoked T-bone steak seasoned with black pepper and butter, washed down with a glass of yoo-hoo. Uncultured and sophisticated at the same time, talk about nuance! :2

[gomeitsmybday]

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My Father The Judge Toro Fino - oh how I love this cigar. Probably my favorite out of the My Father line...Le Bijou comes in a close 2nd though. Has a wonderful...funk to it that I just love and complexity for days, almost no puff is alike imho. However, it does occasionally taste reminiscent of a DPG Black, which makes me wonder if they might use a similar tobacco in both blends?

Regardless of the tobacco used, at the end of the day it is a spectacular cigar and I would recommend this one to anyone! Unless you use cigarauctioneer to buy your cigars, in which case it is an awful, horrible cigar and you should neverever bid on it. Ever. :su

[Weelok]

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[Weelok]

@ Weelok a Diplomaticos, nice! I plan on checking those out in the future, I've heard good things, I've heard on person describe them as a cross between a Monte #2 and a Partagas Serie P #2 which sounds awesome .

That is a pretty dang good description!!!

I thought they were great fresh, mediocre from years 1 - 3 and are now getting back to great hah.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/yoJhG53.jpg

[Porch Dweller]

I took advantage of an absolutely beautiful day and had a rare three-fer.

Oliva V Double Robusto
Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Robusto
Padron 1926 Maduro #6

[gomeitsmybday]

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AB Tempus Natural Churchill - AB is certainly a diverse brand...some blends are spectacular (Magic Toast & Black Market Esteli come to mind) and others are more lackluster (Lineage, Post Embargo, etc) and not that that those are bad necessarily, but aren't to my taste.

Fortunately, the AB Tempus Natural is a blend that I'm partial to! Full bodied, rich smoke with lots of wood, mineral & nutty notes that I find delectable. I have had some burn issues with this current batch of Churchills I'd ordered around a year ago, they've gotten better with some extended rest but still not entirely immune to uneven burning.

So sure, while there are lots of cigars I'd rather be smoking, when the price is right, I definitely see myself stocking back up. :tu

[Porch Dweller]

Las Calaveras 2018

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/H6EmDXb.jpg

Caldwell Midnight Express. While I like it less than most of the other Caldwells I have smoked, it's still purty good.

[NCRadioMan]

Dug deep today....
Jaimie Garcia Reserva Limited Ed. 2011
'06 Troya Classico churchill by Pepin

[Weelok]

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[Weelok]

Good Friday selection

The TTT was Easter above.

The RASS starts tonight.

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[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/vZkhfgbx/C9-B6-CB1-E-25-E8-46-AA-B496-F05864-EAE26-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

AJF New World Cameroon Belicoso - my last out of a 5er I snagged some time ago. *Fair warning* the wrappers on these are quite brittle, I'd exercise caution when clipping if you ever smoke one. Pretty standard stuff as far as Cameroons go, rock solid medium body, has a fun spicy sweet woodsy start, spice mellows after a while then just kind of a pleasant caramel & woods note for the remainder of the cigar.

So while this is a nice cigar, particularly as an AM smoke to pair with coffee, I can't say that it's particularly memorable or complex. Of course, if at the right price I'd certainly pick more up so I had something on hand for when I was in the mood for Cameroon tobacco.

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/T1kBsQCZ/E95-B10-C7-3946-41-AD-8148-04-B6-D7022542.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

AJF Enclave Toro - one of my favorite in the AJF lineup! So much so that I used to smoke these so frequently that I got a little tired of the profile. I have been trying to space them out more and I'm glad I have because they have been getting much better over the last year. Makes me wonder how one would smoke after 3-4 years...hmmm I might be buying more of these soon. :D

[Porch Dweller]

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Robusto

[NCRadioMan]

Tried the new Cabañas made by My Father. Very nice but I wish they would make a corona or lancero. Not likely unless this brand takes off, me thinks.

[Porch Dweller]

Illusione Ultra OP

[gomeitsmybday]

Tried the new Cabañas made by My Father. Very nice but I wish they would make a corona or lancero. Not likely unless this brand takes off, me thinks.

Interesting! I was completely unaware of these, I'll definitely add them to the to-try list as I love the My Father lines. Also agree about coronas, there needs to be more of them in general.

This morning -

https://i.postimg.cc/15McpKTr/89312524-90-E5-4258-89-D3-F5-E248-A35562.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

601 Blue Maduro Short Churchill - speaking of smaller rgs, I definitely think I prefer this to the 601 Blue Toro, as this one offers more intensity and flavor. The 601 Blue sits somewhere between medium to medium full body so when in Toro vitola sometimes it feels like it's lacking...but still a great blend any way they roll it! :tu

[icehog3]

Last couple days, between my CCs:

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

https://i.imgur.com/g2eUzc6.jpg

[Weelok]

COVID therapy last week.

https://i.postimg.cc/pTVSBh4Y/2318-DD66-74-EC-43-F7-8-E04-1-C0-BF8007-B88.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y985cfYs/3-F998215-782-A-4-C40-BB05-BD7-E3-E9-A00-D9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/CL9WVKnS/524-C394-C-41-EC-4373-8-F50-74-B256887767.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/zvc4vzdw/6-D3-B66-CF-5190-4-DD9-B272-142-A6-D7-C4-F3-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/SsmBtt29/7702330-C-95-B6-4393-9235-EA3-C02-C966-A9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/R0L8fQsZ/9-A0-B5-A85-F85-F-4-D4-C-912-D-156-D48-D1927-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/QCtRj9qx/AB8222-E8-F407-49-B7-9285-00-A537-C3197-D.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NGJ3pDgy/B87-DC78-C-B530-4471-9-C53-ABEA097-B689-C.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/PqbGykxh/BE3-DF1-CC-0-FAB-4-C64-9455-7859-E9-CE2740.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/L6Jr7PXx/CB37-C299-1-A31-49-E1-9-DE4-9-D5-E540-D5466.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/g2R1cP3R/DECE45-A4-5346-463-A-A420-BB350312-C8-FB.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Lspwn0VW/E80-C9-F4-B-7208-4-B0-A-A2-DC-DCA1-D8-E26-BBF.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/25NRn5C2/FB918-B85-3667-4-F0-A-91-AC-BF708-D94263-A.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Weelok]

Weekend cigars. Just finished the Ezra Zion Emminence.

https://i.postimg.cc/R0L8fQsZ/9-A0-B5-A85-F85-F-4-D4-C-912-D-156-D48-D1927-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/jSzk04r4/1-EBE78-A5-520-C-4-DD8-81-D4-089-A5-C495081.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/s2sHVGjd/33573-BB6-BDE1-4-C18-9683-9439-D57008-E4.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/25Gc3jyq/8-AD511-E8-47-E5-4917-B7-B2-CF3-CC8-BD4580.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/j5j8fVnM/B35736-B8-C3-BA-4036-9026-D365-FDF145-DA.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

You're tearing it up out in Reno, Dave! :ss

Last night I had a Caldwell Midnight Express.

https://i.imgur.com/eIfR6jJ.jpg

[Porch Dweller]

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Robusto

[Weelok]

Mexican Hot Chocolate
Guardian of the Farm

https://i.postimg.cc/XqJ9K986/6-B26-C8-E3-F2-B5-423-D-B61-B-750786-C17-C71.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/63zdGMCh/7-FAD1-ED4-DA23-4-AD7-A97-F-863-DE7-AB6-D7-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Snook]

Oliva V milanio robusto

[Weelok]

ROTT Herrera Esteli Maduro toro

https://i.postimg.cc/rFbYmNG4/B005-F75-A-9068-4192-A5-FE-58-D01-BEB95-B3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

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

Quick Draw Short Panatela

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/1sAZ1Jq.jpg

Caldwell The T Lancero by AJ Fernandez. Nicaraguan puro.

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/5tCt6FT3/766-ED79-B-7705-427-B-991-D-5-A93-EDDB6494.jpg
My first Viaje cigar.
Exclusive Nicaragua robusto. Solid!

[Remo]

18928

Caldwell Yellowcake

[AdamJoshua]

18928

Caldwell Yellowcake

Dude what's up? Haven't seen you around forever, hope all is well!

[TXRebel]

JC Newman The American

https://i.postimg.cc/bwjzZL1v/Image.jpg

[Remo]

Dude what's up? Haven't seen you around forever, hope all is well!

All good buddy, life gets in the way a bit, just been busy :)

[AdamJoshua]

All good buddy, life gets in the way a bit, just been busy :)

Good to hear, stay safe!

[J.Caprell]

Haven't been able to smoke much lately. Some recents have been
Tabernacle Havana seed Lancero
El Centurion H2KCT
Flor De Las Antilles
PSD4

[icehog3]

Remo Mike! How's the new (sorta) gig treating you? :D

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

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/Kz5j9txN/C150-B90-A-3504-4-C76-AF17-114-FA8-A07285.jpg
Smoked while watching Rambo Last Blood

[Weelok]

https://i.postimg.cc/vDRVw5G9/217-AECB1-1391-4-C55-A9-F5-0-EC5904-E6-FF4.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/DZMG5tDx/64-B168-EE-2-F74-4-D24-8758-987097882-FB9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/D04XNx3n/776-FBC7-D-8723-4-A9-A-AC19-98-A442-C91-D39.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/ydd9mVfJ/CEB98-E25-7-A6-E-42-F8-914-E-BF971-FE1824-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/QNv4dPtg/D573-DA09-AF1-A-49-C2-AC0-A-590-B9-BEC23-F1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/fWVqZZwT/F1-FF4848-770-B-4-B6-E-8-B2-D-76-A47-BC87599.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

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

Southern Draw Firethorne Pome

[J.Caprell]

Currently enjoying the beautiful weather in my hammock with a Don Carlos.

[Porch Dweller]

18928

Caldwell Yellowcake

Long time no post, Mike! Hope all is well with you.

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Rubusto
Aging Room Maduro Mezzo

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/sDyGv7jY/17-A6-AC68-E147-424-C-8-BEB-972-D3-A25-D1-DE.jpg
Not bad. Start was underwhelming. Later It had a somewhat long and oily finish with notes of oak wood.

[Remo]

18936

Some Maduro overrun out on the boat.

[jerseystepup]

Just had a Famous Dominican 3000 Churchill. Not very impressive, I know!

[icehog3]

I'm impressed, Randy! :D

https://i.imgur.com/KJQrk1H.jpg

Quick Draw Habano Short Panatela

[jerseystepup]

Thanks Tom!

RyJ. Cedro #2 after lunch today!

[Weelok]

After the 601 Steel from gomeitsmybday I lit up a Guardian if the Farm.

https://i.postimg.cc/6QJcY7rq/9-A97-EADE-B8-F6-4155-9-FEA-794719-EE5142.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[icehog3]

Couple of Caldwells yesterday. Long Live the King Heater and Eastern Standard Corretto.

https://i.imgur.com/45XGLaG.jpg

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

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/kMYC5yPD/91-B851-BA-12-FF-47-A7-8-AD9-5947040-CDA8-D.jpg
09 Boli RC

[Weelok]

https://i.postimg.cc/ydJjRH4H/808-C69-A4-D198-417-B-A192-194-FE36-DCE3-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/VvnF7WkZ/8-CCF31-F0-CF14-4-F86-82-B0-F0-FBA4146-C6-F.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/0QLfdBPJ/CBFA5-F34-A4-C5-4889-B194-1382-B391232-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[jerseystepup]

Punch Clasico Elites Maduro

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/jd5GpjXp/2-E8-A4-D0-A-F4-A8-42-ED-89-A4-FC35-FE9-B4-B73.jpg

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/QMjQKvgB/B186545-B-744-E-4-F91-A6-B3-4-DEEFA77-B732.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Warped La Hacienda Robusto Extra - stupendous cigar, complex and fun to smoke, great with black coffee in the am!

[Weelok]

Love the Hacienda.

Cigars I’ve smoked the last few days are below as well as my drinking buddy greedily enjoying Glenfiddich 15. I grabbed a beer and let the moth have the Scotch.

https://i.postimg.cc/tTDScBgg/2829-C388-B002-49-D5-BDCE-47-A272-CDCF5-D.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/BvTwTS9H/55-C57-D99-78-E3-4-EF7-B23-A-72397-CD019-A7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/hGW5QJwK/6-B1-A2180-02-A7-449-B-98-C9-1-A591-D7-CE6-D7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/vTBqw51t/A7117-C76-B34-F-4111-B434-A7-E891-E819-FD.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/QtjYS2hP/DD44922-E-7905-4-C20-A62-F-77-A54-FE9-B40-A.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

Lol that moth has the right idea, I'd take Glenfiddich over a light bulb any da.....night. :D

[J.Caprell]

Love the GOTF Dave. Currently smoking one with some Oban 14.

[ThisYouAppa]

Started with with a Brick House Fumas then on to a Ramon Bueso Habano and just finished up a Long Live The King.

[Snook]

Kristoff Cameroon while working on the garden and watering plants.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/AQin2yc.jpg

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/pXY25rX5/8-F710-EEE-1-F95-42-CC-8696-A806023-F466-B.jpg
I enjoyed this one. Recommend a fiver.

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/rprm9nfc/16-DBB2-DF-3-DCA-427-F-9-CD4-66-AD7-F15-C799.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

My Father The Judge Toro Fino - one of my favorite NCs

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/m3vKzvt.jpg

Caldwell The King is Dead. Hitting up Cbid for s'more. :D

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/4yL8VC0g/F33-BE660-B9-E3-4-D06-8435-F1408-EC499-D4.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

AJF Ramon Allones Toro - I have had a box of these for a little over a year now I think. They were very nice after they rested a while but after about the year mark I revisited and they were almost like a completely new cigar. Still generally quite a peppery cigar (but then so are a lot of AJs stuff) but with so much complexity going on! One particular note I keep getting is a spicy butterscotch, so while I highly recommend this cigar, try to let it rest/age a year or so first.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/u7cvj00.jpg

Caldwell Eastern Standard Corretto

[J.Caprell]

PSD4 with lunch this afternoon.
Listing between Woody and spicy with creamy and sweet undertones. Draw was slightly more snug than I prefer, but other than that a perfect cigar. One of my favorites.

[jerseystepup]

Lord Blackburn Black Churchill. Smoked really good for a budget cigar! I was surprised.

What are you all using to host images on here? I tried to upload straight from my phone but it wanted a URL

[NCRadioMan]

JFR Lunatic robusto
illusione cg:4

[jerseystepup]

H. Upmann 1844 Reserve corona. SUPER tight.

[Porch Dweller]

2015 Boli PC

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/wvCPDMJS/783-B9304-501-B-437-C-A60-D-C34-BC8-EA38-D7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Estella Toro - grabbed some of these from Atlantic a while back, pleasant cigars and were already pretty old when they arrived (had some boxes that I want to say were from 2017 I think?) but these are a little lacking in uniqueness for my preference, especially for an Espinosa imo. Still, not a bad cigar.

@ Randy https://postimages.org/

[jerseystepup]

https://i.postimg.cc/v4rsPtJX/26-DDD329-B5-C1-45-D0-BCC9-7982-A66-E86-DA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/v4rsPtJX)

Queen Bee

[NCRadioMan]

Padron Palmas
Dunbarton Mi Querida toro

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/DyfGLCx1/467-FC646-5-CD3-4731-B1-D5-FE26981-F929-B.jpg
Warped La Hacienda superiores. I’m conflicted with this one. Flavor was phenomenal initially. I got a lot of cream and pistachios. But I had to babysit the damn thing. Kept turning off on me and the ash was flakey. There’s no doubt the tobacco is high quality but I became so damn frustrated. Anyone else have experience with this one?

[icehog3]

Never had one, Leo. Was it new to your humidor? Was is super hot or humid?

2018 Crowned Heads Las Calaveras for me, definitely my favorite release of these.

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

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/DyfGLCx1/467-FC646-5-CD3-4731-B1-D5-FE26981-F929-B.jpg
Warped La Hacienda superiores. I’m conflicted with this one. Flavor was phenomenal initially. I got a lot of cream and pistachios. But I had to babysit the damn thing. Kept turning off on me and the ash was flakey. There’s no doubt the tobacco is high quality but I became so damn frustrated. Anyone else have experience with this one?

Yep. In my experience, these are one of those NCs that seem to smoke better at a lower RH like some maduros and CCs. I've been having the best luck with my La Haciendas lately by keeping them in a smaller sealed plastic bag with a small 49% boveda for a week or so before smoking. However I understand that might not be handy to everyone so I'd suggest dry boxing them for about 2-3 days before smoking.

Definitely a bit of an annoyance, but when you light up a Hacienda that burns right....you realize it's totally worth the effort. :tu

[Snook]

Tom and Michael, you’re right. It was a humid night after some rainfall. I’m not giving up on this one. I’ll order some more and revisit another time. Thanks for your input.

[TXRebel]

My Father LE 2016 Le Bijou

https://i.postimg.cc/5HVKvP9s/thumbnail-1.jpg

[jerseystepup]

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo

https://i.postimg.cc/JDFpyVvT/31-A61-D15-ACBB-40-BF-A93-F-261-D490-CBA93.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JDFpyVvT)

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/X7pNCjZ8/BFCAD749-1-E5-A-4-D98-8-DDC-F63-DB7-AB0-EDB.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

La Boheme Robusto - very nice medium full, very rich Dominican cigar, I think this box is about 2 years old now and showing no signs of mellowing in intensity as of yet :tu

[TXRebel]

Neanderthal

https://i.postimg.cc/Kvt8RKKk/thumbnail.jpg

[icehog3]

Neanderthal



Good looking cigar, Cary ….but no need to insult us. ;) :r

[jerseystepup]

Tattoo caballero ROTT. Blew me away it was so good. Really wish they weren’t sold in boxes of 50!

[Porch Dweller]

601 Toro

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/zX1dddC3/44309-E7-B-DE4-D-4-FE0-AA6-E-DE5112-A7-BFEC.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/rwVfTKYk/50145718-40-E5-445-B-85-DD-8-ABCE1-DDD433.jpg

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/pTMLQG0q/18776674-37-AA-4-C2-F-9-A50-D036-A06-E6-F0-B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

DPG JJ Maduro Robusto - slowly making my way through a box of these and they never disappoint.

[Weelok]

Cigar catch up. This weeks cigars.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxGtnd7P/1-DCC7-A73-47-B3-4-A57-B0-B1-3453-A86067-C2.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NjQ0BCpk/30-E7-FA29-1403-4-EF7-84-CA-55-B007-B40-F60.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/fR5RL7Pn/5920-E3-C8-E682-4-D50-8-F68-59154-B2-C7517.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/FFcFcX6x/5-C336-A43-6742-4-E9-F-8-C9-C-B107-E929-C59-A.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/5ycxGsXv/99-F78661-8-B1-A-4-F7-F-8021-F37-F37826-C65.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/vTWQd5nK/9-C893-BB2-3751-4922-A2-CB-F0-DCC1-A8-EA02.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/43S4vfZW/D2-CD2-DFE-2-E8-E-4-BA5-8-CDA-8-D7-FD0-CFC323.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/50Q4nh2b/F69-FB5-BB-A59-B-41-C6-8828-5-B37-B65-FC1-C4.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/CLG1ypHK/F986-BC0-F-FFF5-4-E3-C-9-DE5-39-C9579-DC06-F.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Bv6Q1LW8/FF067768-500-A-4089-A955-9-F816321337-C.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/9Xp1cNry/CE56-CF34-EFD5-4691-8689-BA25-EC837-C2-F.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

HC Criollo Toro - these are perfect when I have the itch for a Honduran (well I guess a little Nicaraguan too) criollo blend but don't feel like paying for Camacho Criollos. :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/C5xrMv8s/7987-CF70-08-DB-4169-9-A53-5-E6569336-C01.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Casdagli Daughters of the Wind Toro - found these on sale a while back and decided to treat myself to 5 of them. This being the first one, I'm impressed! Definitely some flavorful aged tobacco here, nice complexities and fine construction as well...but it's far too expensive generally speaking. Definitely recommended but I'd suggest waiting for a sale if you buy.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/Hp1R8yA.jpg

Caldwell Midnight Express

[The camaro show]

I had a nice four kicks today

[Weelok]

https://i.postimg.cc/j5Nfh6Q3/78792752-EFEC-4-CCE-9-D60-D6-E34939-F960.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/bvZkZfGh/A347-D69-D-2-CC2-4-B56-9883-8-B23-CB5226-C1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/jjBNN3NJ/C2-B9-C853-EF85-4-DAB-B117-38-AB72-C04-C8-C.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Weelok]

https://i.postimg.cc/hvzFXjLB/BB9-E6874-2-FDA-4-D5-D-9699-5-F828-D8205-BE.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/L5rcLpDZ/F756-C8-ED-5-AA6-453-E-964-C-A02-F1979-F4-C5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Snook]

I smoked an Aging Room Solera corojo last night. Disgusting. Not even worth a picture.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/x8DcObO.jpg

Current favorite (available) NC.

[The camaro show]

Had a well aged casa Fernández Augusta leaf maduro that was excellent

[Porch Dweller]

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Robusto

[jerseystepup]

Doesn’t get much better than this boys!! Hope everyone has a great weekend and I appreciate you all!

https://i.postimg.cc/3WhDF7mS/DB70070-D-265-C-4-E0-A-9-C62-22-B982032-DDD.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3WhDF7mS)

[Weelok]

https://i.postimg.cc/CxNtYjgn/92170603-15-AB-4-FF4-8-A00-80-DD272429-D9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Snook]

https://i.postimg.cc/MpXbLzDb/77340-F44-EB4-B-4787-845-A-C9501-ECF3-E6-E.jpg
LFD Chapter One. Damn good stick

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/TQlF2BT.jpg

2018 Las Calaveras

[gomeitsmybday]

https://i.postimg.cc/DypdpXdD/819-BD7-F8-F8-B3-47-D8-B8-BA-7-C0-FD59-D3899.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Warped Corto - rainy dreary day here in Ohio but fortunately this little powerhouse of a stick is lifting my spirits. :tu

[icehog3]

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

Long Live the King Heater, my NC go-to these days.

[4WheelVFR]

Last night was a Viaje Collaboration 2014. I haven't smoked a viaje in quite a while. Was a nice smoke.

[gomeitsmybday]

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Natural Toro - It wouldn't be revelatory to say that these are good, I think most everyone is of that opinion, and they are - but I have to say I think I might prefer the regular Serie V to these.

RevSmoke recently shared a regular V with me in a sampler and I have to say it was sublime. Granted, it was extensively aged, but man it really out performed this Melanio I'm currently smoking. I think I'll have to snatch up a Serie V 5er and see how they smoke when younger in comparison.

[Weelok]

Unbanded is CigarFed HendriX.

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[Weelok]

CigarFed Risqué Maduro
Viaje Ghost Pepper
Black Works Bishops Blend

Was trying some cigars out before sending out my MaW to NC.

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[Snook]

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I don’t like it when NC cigar makers use Cuban terms to describe and market their cigars. It’s misleading and a cheap ploy that usually turns me off. This Herrera Esteli in londsdale vitola is the exception. If someone handed me this without a band and told me it was a Cuban, I’d be fooled. It has a lot of qualities you look for in a cc but with flawless and consistent construction. This will be my go-to summer cigar, no doubt.

[TXRebel]

^^^^^^Leo, Atlantic is having a sale on Herrera Esteli, buy a fiver get a fiver free^^^^^^^

[TXRebel]

Bishops Blend 2020

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Umbagog

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[Snook]

^^^^^^Leo, Atlantic is having a sale on Herrera Esteli, buy a fiver get a fiver free^^^^^^^

Thanks. I checked but the lonsdale wasn’t part of the deal. I’ll probably get a box if there are any Memorial Day coupons/deals this weekend.

I smoked a RomaCraft Aquitaine corona last night. Good, good, good!

[gomeitsmybday]

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Protocol Probable Cause Churchill - holy smokes guys. This is a damn fine cigar, I had seen some positive reviews for it and they were on the money.
Medium body with lots of pepper and spice and a ton of complexities. I picked up some notes that I can't say I've ever tasted in another cigar, definitely fleeting but they were there. Unfortunately the first 1/3 burned crooked and needed a few relights but after that it has been smooth sailing. Recommended.

[Weelok]

Last years Bishops Blend as this years are chilling.

The unbanded is a 2017 Viaje Ghost Pepper.


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[Snook]

No pictures taken but yesterday I enjoyed:
CLE Chele. Smooth and creamy Connecticut that went well with a lager in the heat of the day.
Boli PC. Classic.
Herrera Esteli maduro lonsdale. Perfect nightcap, butterscotch and chocolate.

[gomeitsmybday]

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Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Robusto - okay so, this is the 2nd specimen I've smoked and I have to regretfully admit that they are not smoking well. I saw some others review it similarly and I just didn't want to believe them, but I should have.
Now that isn't to say that there isn't promise, I do pick up some interesting notes, but overall it's an extremely harsh smoke. I've had these resting for about a month and a half now and I find that most smokes are at the very least, palatable by that point - but not these.
I think I'll stash these at the bottom of one of my coolidors and try to forget about them for a long while, hoping they'll improve with some age.

[Snook]

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Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Robusto - okay so, this is the 2nd specimen I've smoked and I have to regretfully admit that they are not smoking well. I saw some others review it similarly and I just didn't want to believe them, but I should have.
Now that isn't to say that there isn't promise, I do pick up some interesting notes, but overall it's an extremely harsh smoke. I've had these resting for about a month and a half now and I find that most smokes are at the very least, palatable by that point - but not these.
I think I'll stash these at the bottom of one of my coolidors and try to forget about them for a long while, hoping they'll improve with some age.

That's too bad. Aganorsa usually puts out solid smokes. Thanks for the update.

[gomeitsmybday]

That's too bad. Aganorsa usually puts out solid smokes. Thanks for the update.

I know, I'm a huge Aganorsa fan, which was why I decided to order a box anyway. I agree it's totally out of step for them, which is why I'm wondering if maybe the leaves are just really young? I'll post an update when I revisit in 6-12 months, hoping they'll smoke better with some time.

This morning I went with..

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Tatuaje Cabaiguan Corona - saw this one recommended here and decided to pick up a 5er, very nice, flavorful medium bodied cigar! Excellent breakfast/coffee cigar :tu

[gomeitsmybday]

Moving right along...

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Dunbarton Mi Querida Robusto - decided to revisit these and I'm glad I did. Superb cigar, a gritty spiciness that is reminiscent of the Tabernacle, however not as sweet as the Tabernacle. I pick up a lot of damp earth and mineral notes in this cigar, very unique and interesting to smoke. Recommended!

[icehog3]

Moving right along...

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Dunbarton Mi Querida Robusto - decided to revisit these and I'm glad I did. Superb cigar, a gritty spiciness that is reminiscent of the Tabernacle, however not as sweet as the Tabernacle. I pick up a lot of damp earth and mineral notes in this cigar, very unique and interesting to smoke. Recommended!

I've smoked a couple of those, Michael, thought they were interesting and enjoyable as well. :tu

[icehog3]

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Yeah, you know me. :r

[gomeitsmybday]

Yeah, you know me. :r

Hey, a good cigar is a good cigar!!

Speaking of good cigars....

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Southern Draw Cedrus Toro <--- (I think) - woooooo dohgies this is the finest rootin'-tootinest (channeling my inner Yosemite Sam) cigar I've had since.... well, since the Mi Querida anyway!!

Nice peppery start, I'd say medium body the first 1/3 then ramps up to about a medium body. Lots of subtle complexities, but at its core there is a lot of leather, bittersweet chocolate and cedar. Similar to many cigars this way, it's not the most unique profile, but what it does, it does well...and again, there is a lot of subtle complex notes throughout. Definitely recommended, particularly to any Southern Draw fans that haven't tried this one yet!!

[NCRadioMan]

I've tried and tried but I do not like Southern Draw cigars and yes, I have had multiples of most of their offerings. Just finished another Jacob's Ladder and as much as I wanted to like it, had to stop halfway. Just not my cup 'o tea.

[Porch Dweller]

Caldwell All Out Kings Robusto

[gomeitsmybday]

I've tried and tried but I do not like Southern Draw cigars and yes, I have had multiples of most of their offerings. Just finished another Jacob's Ladder and as much as I wanted to like it, had to stop halfway. Just not my cup 'o tea.

I've only ever smoked the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone but I definitely need to get around to trying to original as well to see how it smokes. I will say that I've found that many of the stronger SDs smoke far better at lower RHs fwiw. NC - have you tried the Firethorn? More of a medium body but really a fun spicy smoke, particularly in the AM with some coffee.

@ James AOK is a great cigar :tu

For me this evening -

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DPG Series JJ Belicoso - been a while since I've had one of these, definitely enjoying it!

[Weelok]

This weeks cigars so far. Last years and ROTT Bishops Blend from BLTC. Both Bishops Blends were identical IMHO and awesome.

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[NCRadioMan]

NC - have you tried the Firethorn? More of a medium body but really a fun spicy smoke, particularly in the AM with some coffee.

I have. Not a fan and I do keep my stock around 60-62%. I officially give up on them. :su

Today, I've had a Surrogates Tramp Stamp and an Illusione F9.

[gomeitsmybday]

I have. Not a fan and I do keep my stock around 60-62%. I officially give up on them. :su

Ah yeah sounds like SD just isn't your brand, that's cool! -(P

This evening I went for...

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Diesel Hair of the Dog Toro - sheesh, I forgot how good these are. Pretty sure they are my favorite out of the Diesel lineup. Really unfortunate that every vendor I've found these at enforces my state's excise tax. :(
Might have to face the music in order to get some more!

[hammondc]

I've tried and tried but I do not like Southern Draw cigars and yes, I have had multiples of most of their offerings. Just finished another Jacob's Ladder and as much as I wanted to like it, had to stop halfway. Just not my cup 'o tea.

Very hit and miss for me as well. Really the only ones from the whole lot I care for are the red label ones from the Quickdraw line.

[Snook]

Leche de Mama maduro -- outstanding after dinner smoke. I want more of these.

Perdomo Estate selection maduro torpedo -- Good, classic Perdomo style, but nothing to make me crave another soon.

[The camaro show]

Moving right along...

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Dunbarton Mi Querida Robusto - decided to revisit these and I'm glad I did. Superb cigar, a gritty spiciness that is reminiscent of the Tabernacle, however not as sweet as the Tabernacle. I pick up a lot of damp earth and mineral notes in this cigar, very unique and interesting to smoke. Recommended!

Love these as well, have you tired the new red band one Michael?

[Weelok]

Last few days.

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[NCRadioMan]

Guardian of the Farm day for me.

Natural Apollo lonsdale
Nightwatch Campeon

[icehog3]

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Caldwell Midnight Express…...Oh, Billy......