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In reference to tubos with a cedar lining… I’ve been keeping some tubos in my humidor with the caps off for some time now. The idea that the cedar will be at my humidor humidity so the cigars will have a seamless transition from storage to travel. Lately I’ve been thinking that I should keep the tubos out of the humidor so the cedar dries out and will “absorb” some of the moisture in the cigar during the few hour to few days stint that they spend in there. I’ve found dryboxing almost always contributes to a better smoking experience, so perhaps this is a way to take that experience on the road. Thoughts?

Have a 5 pack for many years and never tried on.

It took me a while to appreciate Cuaba. Mostly due to unlucky early experiences with the brand. They have definitely grown on me since then.

When the OG review of this cigar was posted, I knew I wanted to locate the cigar for two reasons…one, the indication this smoke was a nicotine bomb tickled my fancy right away, and two, in my experience, despite talking the talk, most “advertised” strong cigars simply aren’t (Viaje included here - S&B and the various MoAB are all, IMO, vastly overhyped in the strength category). Located. Purchased. Smoked three of five. Short version: pretty strong, very tasty, not long enough of a cigar. This cigar was created for the sole intended purpose of giving Andre Farkas a small, quick(er), bolder smoke while sport clay shooting. It wasn’t created to be a sit-around-the-fire-and-enjoy-with-some-friends-drinking-Pinot-Grigio-discussing-book-club-selections cigar. It is named after a shotgun shell, not a box of chocolates, and since “knowing” is half the battle, expectations should be in accordance. This cigar measures 3 1/2x54, so not a perceived long smoke. With a closed foot, this is a rather beautiful cigar. What is interesting here is that this isn’t an Aganorsa created Viaje cigar, as most are. For reference, I smoked this first thing, no breakfast, and black coffee. Bring it on! From the first light, There is powerful spice, some cinnamon, and very nutty to my palate. It is intense, and right away, you can tell it starts out as a high, medium strength cigar, almost full. Into the first third, and until halfway, though, it settles down, and is squarely a medium strength cigar to me. Very earthy in flavor, some saltiness in there, and leathery. It was very a mouth drying cigar over the three smokes. Towards the end, as short as it was, this did move in to the full strength category. I was reminded of the 94+ Padrón I smoked not long ago that finally hit me like a large number of folks find Padrón cigars to “be;” tasty, yet coming with a big power that sneaks up on you. Nice - another cigar to add to the full strength category! After smoking the second one, I went back to the place I had purchased them, to purchase more, but they were sold out. My fault for not buying more when I did. I would be all for Viaje making one of these cigars in a 6 x 50 or 52 vitola; a much longer smoke of this caliber is needed, as the actual number of real, full strength cigars is limited. As noted elsewhere, this is not a cigar for those that are used to smoking much lower nicotine cigars. No judgments, just a warning. If you do, bring something sickly sweet to help you out. 🙂

She was so fun to watch I dyed my like hers.

Rude name discord! I'm in!

The women of our country dominate Hockey and Soccer on the world stage. Good for them. On member is from MA!

I've ordered auto parts from the UK this year. Not holding my breath on any refund. I don't think in the end there will anyone refunded. Washington doesn't want to give up that cash.

Crystal tubos are what needs to be created. Talk about gilding the lily for top dollar! Diadema or Salomones cigar in a crystal tube. Sold in three packs.

Tubos I must admit are my favorite presentation.

Very interesting, it would be cool!

2016 Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin (A generous gift; I’m lucky to have tried it.) Clearly NC but with a profile all its own, both bold and subtle in it’s flavor transitions… Almost a “brownie batter” start with lovely, rich retros. 2nd/3rd morphed to mint-tinged chocolate nibs. 3rd brought rich tea flavors interspersed with baking spices; an unusual mix. Makes me want to age more Tatuajes

And/or try changing storage for that box to 58% long term. ...Anything's worth trying to revive that wondrous cigar

I think the distributors mostly think of tubes as for the more casual market, sold as singles or packs and smoked in short order, verses Regionals as prestigious cigars for collectors. If the distributors want any non-standard packaging for REs they have to organise it themselves, ie, Hunters and Frankau (or whoever) would have to design the tubes and get someone to manufacture them, and then deliver them to Habanos in Cuba before production could start. Between those two factors is why we don't see tubes in regionals. Not the look they want and too much hassle. But I agree it would be cool. If nothing else the tube would be a nice canvas for some cool looking design. Something like the old gold tubes from the Partagas de Luxe in an APAC regional seems like a no-brainer.

It was announced in 2019, then covid came which delayed everything by a couple of years, and after that there was a change in Habanos ownership and major change in marketing direction. I think it probably just got lost in the shuffle. The people who were passionate about it internally moved onto other things. It wouldn't have helped that it was a perfecto tube which Habanos doesn't have experience with, or that it was from Cuaba which the market has never had a great response to. That said, the Montecristo Herederos was in pretty much the same boat, but those are beginning to appear now, so perhaps there is hope for the Britanicas Extra one day.

F@#k. Just f#$kng f$$ck. Significant snow forecast which affects business, morale, and the never ending bursting plumbing pipes. At least the silver lining is, well, I haven't yet begun typing "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". Go spring!

Chas, I won’t be rooting against you but I may join you on the discord to call you rude names

Oooooh. So I see. Thanks. Eh. I don't pay to much attention to what Habanos says. And neither should you 😜

This one Banos. Vaporware....

I had to pay up for my Christmas presents sent from abroad last year by my elderly parents. DHL, like all shippers gonna have fun with that.

You mean the LGCubana Brittanicas Extra right?

Delicious wide churchill '23 Very aromatic HdM short robusto '23 Pretty good wide edmundo '23 Creamy and smooth QdO No52 '23 A bit disappointing HdM Hoyo de San Luis AGO 25. Not bad, just not what I expected. Enjoy your weekend.