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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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!

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

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Yeah, you know me. :r

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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!!

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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.

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Caldwell All Out Kings Robusto

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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!

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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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https://i.postimg.cc/j2FFB2m8/98-E50...-F5888-BF3.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/wTnrVthM/CCD599...8-E16-FF91.jpg

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https://i.postimg.cc/g0WBCftP/E59903...4-CF8-E111.jpg

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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

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Last few days.

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Guardian of the Farm day for me.

Natural Apollo lonsdale
Nightwatch Campeon

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