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Padron Family Reserve 45 Maduro H Upmann #2, 2013 (I think)

Did the law change in Japan? I hope you get it figured out.

Brickhouse 2009 Lecca Gran Perfecto White 2014 Viaje Holiday Torpedo 2011 Cavalier NFG24 Swiss Cheese Casdagli DotW El Maestro Elegante

MdO 1, from OSU 2002 Casdagli Basilica C no. 2 Trinidad Vigia, from 2017 Winnie from 2014 Fat Fundy, from the first batch Every blessed BBF I’ve had this year.

As much as I love the episodes with great cigars, the ones where you’re disappointed almost teach me even more. You guys actually TRY to find something to compliment and even try to think of whether any smoker would like something if you don’t. This episode had a lot of great parts despite your not liking the cigar really at all. I love how you broke down why it was failing, the issues with the blend vs with construction, and even after all that want to give the brand a chance to wow you. It’s content like this that keeps me coming back. A bunch of cigar guys really searching and challenging themselves and the makers to do everyone’s best. I especially appreciate that you hold brands accountable to price. When discussing this cigar and the Davidoff limited editions (think that was earlier in the episode), you went out of your way (as did Senator) to mention that if a cigar has a high price but is excellent, it might be worth it in some cases. But when brands charge $30+ for a single stick, that stick had better BRING IT. As for Aganorsa, I’ve never tried one. But I’ve also never met a smoker in my or any lounge who has lit one next to me. I think that says a lot in its own right for such a large brand (whereas I’m not shocked nobody has lit an Avowed or Stoic next to me despite their being amazing). Great episode. And, for what it’s worth, pigs in a blanket rule, and my wife insists on having them at Christmas. Though she dips them in ketchup, which might be a war crime.

Just joining the FOH community to share the love of cigars! I'm based in New Jersey. My current go-to favorite Cuban cigars are the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2, Quai d'Orsay No. 50, and the Partagas Serie D No. 4 (Yes, I know, I'm not exactly very original with my choices!) Given the complications with US shipping, I'm currently holding off on dipping into my last stash of about 20 Cubans in my humidor and really hoping the situation will eventually improve so the flow gets easier. Cheers!

Good until it blew up lol

It felt like for a while there this spring/summer you guys were on a roll and everything coming to the pod was excellent! Sucks that towards the end of the year there's been so many rough goes of it between the RYJ, Black Honey, and this one. Today reminded me of your nightmare before Christmas episode a couple years back! I haven't had an Aganorsa cigar before, though I've had other brands created by them. This sounds brutal though. Hopefully 2026 has some good stuff coming your way! Exciting to hear about MaCallan 15 though, I'll keep an eye out for it.

Congrats @AshMe Nothing!!!

Can anyone point me to a decent cigar from Aganorsa? This $30 cigar was really bad. @Cigar Surgeon - help!

UTL - DIC 17

Congrats @AshMe Nothing! I knew there’d be a lot of flags between these two clubs, but 9???

I believe him

I like a good brawl. I may need to see the recap.

Sweet! I’ll message you.

She’s . . . . . lovely

Last week of FOH for 2025 Orders this week will not be shipped until the week of the 5th of January. Please keep that in mind. Do not order if that does not suit. Ahhhh Cuaba. I have a soft spot for the line largely because the Cuaba Distinguidos 52 × 162 mm (6⅜″) is one of my favourite cigars in the Habanos lineup. The Cuaba Salomon is very good but the Cuaba Distinguidos for me is the pinnacle of the line. That cigar screams peanuts coffee and cream. I am a sucker for a cigar that consistently delivers that peanut goodness. Now the Cuba Divino is the short man of the lineup at 43 × 101 mm (4″). This Petit Perfecto when on song is glorious and also delivers that "peanut" hit. Outside of the Distinguidos it is the only Cuaba I keep on the periphery of my personal rotation. The only downside I have found is some QC construction issues. Still, a great box is a treat, and the size lends itself to many occasions when you are seeking richness in a small format cigar. Cuban Divinos. Have your say in the Beneath the Band Poll! Have a cracking day! 24:24 kicks off at the following AEST times — check your local time so you don’t miss out Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10:30 AM Friday: 8:30 AM A few quick reminders to keep things running smoothly If you order late Friday or over the weekend, Di will get back to you Monday. No stress. Please email [email protected] — no PMs. Include your full name and forum handle, State and Country in every email. Emails missing key info or order details will be deleted. If you’re new, or your details have changed since your last order, please let Di know. Other bits to note Once your order is confirmed, please settle up promptly. If you’re unsure or can’t commit, best to hold off. Orders under $100 USD will have a $25 USD shipping fee. Emails missing your name, handle, Country and State won’t be acknowledged. Bolivar New Gold Medals (10’s) ALL SOLD 6 ½ X 48 Partagas 15 UBL OCT 23 Mostly Clearance Bolívar Gold Medal is a classic Cervantes (girth 42 and 165 mm long) with a strong tobacco taste along the cigar that will undoubtedly delight the palates of those who seek for rich flavours. Box of 10 $ 596 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Cohiba Panetela (25’s) 26 × 115 mm (4½″) Minutos GES ABR 25 Mostly Clearance I have bagged these in the past on pure price point, but I know some of you adore them. I am not the arbiter of how you spend your moola. Just spend it with me and I will tell no one 😉 Box $ 468 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Cohiba Secretos (25's) 40 × 110 mm (4⅜″) Petit Corona ESU NOV 24 *Mostly Clearance What you have is a milk chocolate wrapper that will translate to a milk chocolate coating palate (albeit strong). Throw in some dark roast coffee beans and you have a cracking cigar. Box $ 982 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Cohiba Siglo I 5 x 5 (25's) ALL SOLD 40 × 102mm (4″) Minuto ESM ENE 24 Mostly Coffee, dark coffee with a spoonful of cream, a touch of sugar and little bit of sponge cake. When young it is “ready to rumble”. That is why I like them. They are excellent young (as long as you enjoy a ballsy cigar) and they blossom with a little bit of age. Well by blossoming I mean a mongrel wearing a dinner suit. Dark coffee, medium full, edge of honey while combined with a touch of white pepper through the retro hale. Box 5 x 5 (25) $ 587 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members Carton Pack (5) $ 165 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Cuaba Divinos (25’s) ALL SOLD 43 × 101 mm (4″) Petit Perfecto BRM MAY 25 *Mostly Clearance Pure Peanut butter bombs. You guys are loving them! Box $ 271 USD * Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted*** H. Upmann Connoisseur B (25’s) ALL SOLD 54 × 150mm (5⅞″) Geniales RSG MAR 25 * Mostly Clearance Such a beautifully blended cigar. Cake, nuts, honey, milk coffee. Upmann at its very best. Box $ 1299 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** H. Upmann Magnum 46 (25’s) ALL SOLD 46 × 143 mm (5⅝″) Corona Gorda UAR DIC 24 *Mostly Clearance BBF/Mag 46/Bolivar Petit Corona/Nudie N3/young PLPC are staples for me. Partagas 898 is another with a similar profile. One of my go to cigars. Smokes big and bold. You can enjoy it young if you don’t mind big cigars. You could lay them down for 20 + years. Your call. Dark coffee, roasted nuts, liquorice. Recently more sweetness in terms of burnt sugar. Box $ 573 USD * Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members **when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted** Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Number 2 (25’s) ALL SOLD 50 × 124 mm (4⅞″) Robusto ETA JUL 25* Mostly Clearance I reckon they are a must have in the humidor. I always keep D4 and Epi 2 at hand. Ying and Yang of Robusto. Cream and cocoa dominate but there are other sweet spics coming into and out of the festival. Clove, flowers, cinnamon are perhaps the most dominant but certainly not the only ones. Box $562 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Juan Lopez Seleccion Number 2 (25’s) ALL SOLD 50 × 124 mm (4⅞″) Robusto OSG SEP 24 *Mostly Clearance Light “Cointreau” coated coffee cake. These and the BBF are the two cigars that I need to stop picking up automatically when I am in the walk in. I could smoke them all day. “You want a cigar to smoke now but one also that will age superbly. “Notes of orange peel, chocolate and strong cream coffee all wrapped in a spine of quality toasted tobacco” Box $ 450 USD*Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members Quarter Box (6) $ 136 USD*Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Montecristo Joyitas (25’s) 26 × 115 mm (4½″) Small Panetela BRM DIC 24* Mostly Clearance Not my scene but there are plenty who I know that go through box after box with their mid-morning coffee. Chocolate and coffee are simply perfect matches. Box $ 270 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Montecristo Petit Edmundo (25’s) ALL SOLD 52 × 110 mm (4⅜″) Petit Robusto RLO MAR 25* *Mostly Clearance I don’t have to sell the Monte Petit Edmundo to you. It has more followers than a Kardashian. The Monte Petit Edmundo is all about the interplay of dark and milk chocolate. What I think most people enjoy is that it is a touch fuller than the Monte 2 and Monte Edmundo. It does everything this vitola should do and that is deliver big marque defining flavours from the first to the last draw. Box $ 506 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted*** Partagas Mille Fleurs (25’s) 42 × 129 mm (5⅛″) Petit Corona UAR JUN 24 *Mostly Clearance Straight Partagas taste in a mid bodied profile. Cuba does this type of cigar very very well. Consistent, inexpensive, delivers. Box $ 234 USD * Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Partagas Petit Corona Especials (25’s) 42 × 132 mm (5¼″) Corona BAO ENE 25 *Mostly Clearance It is more than a cheap and cheerful. They fit the bill for everyday smoking when you don’t want to blow your wad on a $$$ cigar. Box $ 230 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted*** Partagas Serie D Number 6 (20’s) 50 × (3½″) Petit Robusto TSA ABR 25 *Mostly Clearance Full of spice, sourdough, espresso coffee. it satisfies from the get go and doesn’t let up. Box $ 316 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members Quarter Box (5) $ 99 USD * Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Partagas Super Partagas (25's) Corona UAR DIC 24 *Mostly Clearance Solid cigar. Box $ 250 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted ** Por Larranaga Picadores (25’s) Corona Extra BRM DIC 24* *Mostly Clearance Medium/full bodied cigar..... slightly burnt toast with a spread of honey, shortbread, toasted tobacco. Dry box if you are going to smoke them young. Box $ 447 USD * Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members Quarter Box (6) $ 134 USD*Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Quai d’Orsay No 54 (10’s) ALL SOLD 54 × 135 mm (5⅜″) Edmundo Grueso BRM JUL 25 Mostly Clearance Mezzo coffee with a beautiful crema. That is what this cigar tastes like to me. It’s a QD. You will need to put these away for a little time. Your reward will be immense. Box $ 255 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Rafael Gonzalez Panetelas Extra (25’s) 37 × 127 mm (5″) Panetela SUL DIC 24 *Mostly Clearance Cocoa biscuit scrolls in look and taste. Perfect with coffee! They benefit from a little time down but not much is required. If you enjoy a cigar with coffee….this is your cigar. Box $ 153 USD * Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Ramon Allones Specially Select (25’s) ALL SOLD 50 × 124 mm (4⅞″) Robusto UBL AGO 24* Mostly Clearance Fruit toast lashes the taste buds. Raisins, peel, gingerbread. Medium bodied. Rest them for 3 months and then enjoy the cherry/stout, stewed fruit, creamy goodness that is superb Ramon Allones specially Selected. Box $ 490 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members Quarter Box (6) $ 147 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs (25’s) 42 × 129 mm (5⅛″) Petit Corona RSG AGO 24 Mostly Clearance They are medium full, dark coffee and toasted tobacco with just a hint of dried fruits. Mille Fleur of this standard don’t come up often. Box $ 237 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Romeo y Julieta Petit Royales (25’s) 47 × 95 mm (3¾″) Petit Robusto UAR DIC 24 Mostly* Clearance Big R&J cherry choc flavour. If the Monte Petit Edmundo brings a choc coffee profile, the R&J will bring that cherry milk choc experience. Deserving of all the kudos. Box $ 310 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Trinidad Coloniales (24’s)ALL SOLD 44 × 132 mm (5¼″) Coloniales TSA JUL 25 Mostly Clearance The flavour profile is all deep, rich, cookie dough, coffee, nuts, honey. Jump on them people. No other cigar of this size delivers the class and complexity when at this standard. Box $ 751 USD *Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Trinidad Media Luna (12’s) 50 × 115 mm (4½″) Petit Robusto SRM JUL 25 Mostly* Clearance True Trinidad DNA from beginning to end. They are gorgeous! Coffee, cream, biscuit, cocoa. Box $ 408 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted * Trinidad Vigia (12’s) ALL SOLD 54 × 110 mm (4⅜″) Torres ESM MAY 25 * Mostly Clearance Strong milk coffee, doughnuts, nutmeg, almonds and a hint of buttered popcorn. Terrific flavour profile and these are spectacular examples. Box $ 454 USD Additional 10% Tariff Surcharge for US members ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** COHIBA SIGLO 4 25’S BOX CODE – TBS MAR 07 $3581 USD Normally (outside of the week before Christmas), the process for orders placed each week from the 24/24 sales is as follows, the stock is ordered from the warehouse the following Monday and once received shipping will commence that week. All clients will be notified by the logistics department when their order has been shipped and tracking details will be provided. If per chance there are delays with shipping we ask clients please to bear in mind our staff in logistics are doing their best to ship all orders placed the previous as swiftly as they can. If you order on a Saturday/Sunday there may be a few days extra delay (as it falls into the following weeks cycle). Similarly, if you order on a Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri then they go out the following week 99% of the time. Public holidays can occasionally throw a spanner in the works. If you have multiple orders, then they will be scheduled but the team will correspond with you. Do not contact Diana unless there has been a significant delay outside of the above. · This selection will be up for 24 hours. First in first served as quantities are limited.

2018 H Upmann Connie A - as soon as i unwrapped the cab i knew something was wrong it weighed at least 2X what it should + the 2 sticks i attempted to smoke were ridiculous even after perfecdraw-ing the hell out of them they were still thick as a rock why would a roller waste tobacco?

Congrats @AshMe Nothing! Enjoy your cigars!

I rather just choose my palate. It always tells the truth. Custom or branded. I pick a cigar I'm curious about and if I like the experience I get a box/bundle. If I don't like it, no harm no foul I just don't invest my time into again. It's a simple process for me. As the years pass I have been gravitating toward customs for some reason. I just like new experiences.

@AshMe Nothing Congrats! Sunderland getting the W and that massive brawl at the end threw most of the field out this week!