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Prayers for the Cuban people.

Ah! If only you'd said that in the beginning [emoji3][emoji3]

I'd just like to retire with my sanity and health intact (still a long way off) and no debts. Have loosely planned a Southern France down through Andalusia into Spain then into Portugal driving trip (the point to the trip would be wine, sherry, port, food and cigars, if we can find any) with some friends but as is always the case there's been curve balls for one of more of us that puts it back on hold. One day. Planning to play at St Andrews and do a bit of the UK for a mate's 50th in another 8 years or so.

Been laid up with a particularly bad virus for the past few days. On heavy meds and it's kyboshed all plans so far but still hoping to make the Superbowl on Monday at the pub with some close mates. We've done it every year for 10 years without fail but this will be the first one dry for me (curse and bless you antibiotics).

I fish up that a ways in the winter sometimes. Will try and visit this year.

This is the most impressive thing I've heard about this project

#5 is most likely at this point. The others are pricey as all get out.

I take it the La Fuerza is too big to qualify?

Partagas Short. Lovely lil stick for the brief reprieve from the trenches.

The bands are the big upgrade project for BR in 2026. I wear the blame here. We could have gone top tier by importing fro Europe but I insisted on every aspect of BR, Desnudo, MOFOH to be made in Honduras. Box makers, ribbon suppliers, band manufacturers. We have invested money to assist the local artisans to get up to speed. I really want the dollars to remain in Honduras and assist this aspect of the local economy to rise and become world class. It will happen slowly, but it will happen 😉

I got a 5 pack directly shipped from here, so there is no doubt to provenance. Look at the band - it's veiny-er than a BBC. also, it looks like its been rubbed on stuff and fading in some parts. the veins you can actually feel with your nail. At first i thought no big deal, and still think no big deal, i'm just curious wtf did they do in the factory? lol the foot band was the same - i tossed it before i decided to post this. IMG_2618.HEIC IMG_2619.HEIC IMG_2620.HEIC

well how kind. i am used to being ignored, neglected, an oversight. but better late thaan never. and genuinely appreciated.

Happy birthday for January 3rd Ken

Except for the famoso, all of the hermoso #4’s came in slb. (All had 50 cab iterations, except the Upmann with 25; VR only in a db presentation) . I like them all, as well as the RG Coronas de lonsdales, depending on my mood.

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A banged up oldie but goodie. It had a little construction hold up at the turn to the 2nd, but the wonders thereafter more than made up. (MSC Ene 2007)

The most consistent and reliable Cuban Hermosos No.4-sized cigar nowadays would have to be the H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1. The others (such as the El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme, Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4, Saint Luis Rey Regios or Vegas Robaina Famosos) all have their moments of exhilaration, from time-to-time, but in general nothing beats the H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1.

nice way to slip in it is your birthday next week. and i am certain everyone whose birthday you remembered will be llning up to pass on regards and best wishes...

Some great pieces there. I hope they make a lot of money Andy. Congrats 🫶

A few minis at the beach this morning.

5:30 am beach therapy this morning; swims, black coffee and a Punch mini. Being dragged to the Fremantle markets and I have no will to go. That said, they are actually pretty good. Dinner at the Embassy tonight which is owned by Simon Devlin who owns the local cigar lounge here as well. Tomorrow morning beach again. 😎🌴

Great question @jps2345. It would be interesting to see some ER and LEs if dear FOH can share insights. Personally, it's my favorite vitola. I think Vegas Robaina Famosos personifies this vitola rather well and if I am not mistaken, with a beautifully slight box pressed presentation. I would also like to add Punch Sir John, ER Germany. Is there a Cohiba Hermosos I wonder?

Great topic! Me? I find the No.1 is a much better cigar. Great size, the examples I have had have been absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful, sweet, savoury profile with a little spice. The No.2 is a great practical cigar I use them for fishing, work and short trips.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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