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It's only just begun. Expect a lot more of this in '26 unfortunately. It looks like it's working in Australia. I saw this post about a local diner near the beach

It’s funny how he’s trying to justify the price of a cohiba, Trinidad, DC etc. I don’t ever smoke customs simply because I want to stock up on the banded stuff since I’ve only been doing this for a few years, but eventually I do plan on trying some. My take is, smoke what you like. Doesn’t matter if it’s banded or unbanded. I understand he has to make content though.

Custom Havana roll after 1-year. Modelled after BHK 54. Major Trinidad notes for me. Spectacular.

I agree, you need these with nice rosado wrappers and then hope that they are nicely balanced in flavours. It doesn't always happen. I have a box from 2018. They've been quite nice, but I remember the POU Jun '13 was the 'creme de la creme' by comparison.

The last two years have been the toughest for Jews across the world in many decades. As a child we never needed police armed with assault rifles around the Temple, even on high holidays. Now it’s ubiquitous, and still we are mentally figuring out escape routes as soon as we sit down. Rob, your sentiments and what others have shared mean a lot to me. I’ve shared them with some family to remind them that antisemitism is still anathema to decent people. Mr. Ahmed’s heroism provided a glimmer of hope in the darkness cast that day. It was a reminder that the love of liberty and fundamental equality of all mankind will always outshine hatred of the other - so long as we are willing to preserve our commitment to these ideals, even when uncertainty clouds their light, rather than giving in to fear.

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Although it's a heavily wrapper shade dependent cigar (I also think that the Rosado wrapper is the key ingredient for legit RyJ cherry ride), I find this Corona Extra is one of the tasty thick RG CCs when it's on. It packs with signature medium RyJ cherry, vetiver, fruit, earth, milk chocolate, leather, floral, cocoa, anise, and rosewater flavour which makes it a perfect pairing for cognac IMHO.

That may be why it so exceeded expectations for a 2 . Love the JL1s.

Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy and solidarity with with all Jewish communities around the world, during what should be a time of celebration, family and peace. We have one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe here in Manchester, and to see need for things like security on school yard gates of Prestwich is horrific. Also to Aussies and those on the forum based in Sydney. You never imagine atrocities like this can happen in you home town, and feels like a puncturing of all the things you felt were certain and untouchable about your community. As a Mancunian, we've had more than our fair share of these atrocities whether is be the IRA or ISIS, but you will come out the other end stronger, more bonded and committed to the continued inclusion and celebration of all the varied cultures and traditions that make up the proud people of Sydney. There were many heroes that day, and we now learn in the days following. and sadly many of them that lots their lives in their attempt to fight back. Heroism is obviously to be celebrated, and we all hope that it's within all of us, if there worst should ever happen. But I just wanted to add this, we should not accept the need for heroism, it's not acceptable that a family man have to take bullets desperately trying to defend others. There is a huge amount wrong in our society, and we need to find the root of the problem, the gutless who seek to radicalise others into committing these horrific acts, because they're are to cowardly to act on their own evil sociopathy. We should be eternally grateful for hero's like Ahmed al-Ahmed and he should be rightly celebrated, but let's not accept tragedies like this, like its a part of the new normal. Let's address that there's a root and branch problem with the spreading and monetising hate and division.

Happy Hannukah

Personal favorite since I started smoking from my first ‘02 box. When the ‘02s ran dry and the ‘03s underwhelmed bought a ton of ‘04 which are among the best cigars I’ve ever smoked. Was never able to secure a cab which vexed me no end. Bought a fiver here and there of round cab Exhi4 from generous BOTL and enjoyed them thoroughly. They do range from phenomenal to very good though. Not terribly consistent as I’ve had a few duds.

I always visit the Olde Cuban in Singapore they have done it up a little based in China Town. The Connaisseur Devan is good as well. The Capitol Cigar and Whiskey Lounge is worth a visit. They have private rooms. 😎

Dear ARABIAN, I was talking about CIGARS and only about CIGARS, as for the rest, WELL !!!!!!!!! Guy

I'm only a quarter of way through my first box and it's been brilliant. Very light but interesting. I don't get cherry personally but a rose water, Turkish delight nuance that I really enjoy. A cigar with a good aftertaste in my experience.

A true hero!

Hoyo de Monterrey Coronations (BRM December 2024) smoked several from this box that were this great. H. Upmann Connossieur No.2 (GEM January 2022) H. Upmann Magnum 46 (ABO November 2018) Montecristo Wide Edmundo (2023) Punch Short de Punch (BRM October 2022)

Where are the recommended places to smoke in Singapore?

I've had two boxes, both brilliant so my experience is that it's a phenomenal cigar and one I am active on finding a new one (hint. hint @El Presidente). Rosado wrapper being key. Then again, rosado wrappers on any cigar and sign me up. I'll say the same exact thing with RyJ Belicoso too.

For me this was a no contest. Partly because I didn't see Big Trouble until 20 years after it had been released, but Ghostbusters (I and II) are just pure gold. Hell my 10 y/o nephew has been obsessed with the movies this past year.

Short Story > Divinos every day of the week for me. And like so many others here, I'm a habanophile and can still confidently say this.

Very limited experience but the ones I smoked had good age (4+) on them. I just did not like the flavors and the burn/combustion was bad. Not a fan.

Quite right...it's a No 1 ...thanks Li

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You nailed this one, Rob. You experience mirrors mine exactly. When on, they can be tremendous, but it's a lottery when you light one up whether or not that's the journey you'll get... The RyJ Short Churchill is one of my favs once they get some age. Seems like once they hit 4+ years rewards start to manifest. Given the choice side by side between these two, I'll probably opt for the Short Churchill 80% of the time.

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