All Activity

All of the above, ...plus don't forget your expectations! It's a lot easier for that PSD4 experience to shine if you expected little from it other than a fun, relaxing time. Meanwhile, if you expected to be "wow-ed" by the Cohiba, it can be hard for such a relatively mild, easygoing cigar (IMO) to deliver a superlative surprise.

Actually I think there is absolutely no difference between these and the Punch mini's or the Montecristo or Partagas I have . 5 minutes is about it and these are actually an enjoyable little smoke. I would definitely steer clear of the larger formats . Black coffee and one of these first up this morning...no problem.

He saw it in the window and just couldn't resist.

Bias can definitely taint things. The trick is to recognise that 'bias' and try to be objective as possible with the cigar at hand.

If it did so, it was much more obvious when the Quai d'Orsay Nos. 50 and 54 were released. Up until that point, the Quai d'Orsay marca was languishing somewhat. That changed thereafter.

Citrus/cream bomb. They are great when they hit.

Do these get a bad rap?

It's a fair question. But a bad cigar is a bad cigar and a good one is a good one. The consistency problem is real. The question is how much does it influence 'the score'? A lot? A bit? I'd say a bit. And how much does it influence the enjoyment? I'd say a lot! After all if one is dancing with a pretty lady, the music can well be anything!

These used to be my toss aways to people that claimed they loved Cubans (but I knew the truth). Buried deep in the humidor. With almost a decade on 'em I smoke em halfway thru busy intersections happily..

I've got a double for y'all today... 1) Makeshift outdoor amusement park (grandma and grandpa couldn't believe it) 2) In a jewellery store

Love it. One of my favourite blends. Bought a box as soon as I could after having some singles. Beautiful morning coffee smoke.

Yes, near LCDH. Hit me up when you come visit your buddy if you have time. Maybe we can light some Cubans over a bbq. Cheers. _____________________ Latest Cubans:

It was colonel mustard in the library with the stale gluten free baguette! Did I win!?

It's more complicated today but still worth it, in my honest opinion. 👌 I was already a cigar smoker when everything was really cheap and available, the BGM would go for 90€ a box, the Cohiba Piramide EL 2006 for less than 200€...I missed all of it and I hear my friends talk about the good ol' times. It is what it is! For what it's worth, one day I've stopped looking back and started focusing on the good things. I think for example, most veterans would agree that QC is far better now, I can't remember the last plugged CC I've had! Above all, as one of my mentors Jean-Philippe told me once, "smoke less, smoke better",. These are words to live by.👍

After smoking the whole thing, you are still sticking with 'Eh'? I think it’s simply because of the band, but I actually want to try this AF. Hesitant because I’ve had other AF’s and have also landed on 'Eh' after smoking them.

And here I am getting into CC at the mid year of 23. 😢🥲

Anyone from Toronto knows the Greek presence on the Danforth. Our household spot was Astoria (lookin' back it wasn't as fancy as I thought it was). It's gone downhill in recent visits, but the tzatziki is as free of moisture as anywhere outside Greece. You will be able to kill vampires the next morning. Took some tips from @BigGuns on this tzatziki - was delicious, but still a bit wet.. gotta squeeze those cukes like they owe me money next time. Chicken pieces were way too small for proper souvlaki — I basically made ‘Greek Yakitori’ — but that’s what happens when you decide to cook at 7:32pm...

Our environment, our mood, the band or lack thereof, who gave it to you, its pricepoint, pretty much everything can play a part... The mind is a tricky b*stard 🤯

Aunt Harriet never found it.

Too obvious, my hidden latch isn't even located on the bookcase.

Was clearing out my Alfa before I sold it and found a Zino No.8 tubo in the glovebox. Wondered how it got there, then realised I had thrown it in the glovebox after a masquerade party...4 years before. Smoked fine.

Admit it, the airline lost your luggage, so you grabbed the room's curtains.

Unless the hidden door is opened by pressing a button concealed in the bust of William Shakespeare, it ain't a proper hidden door.

I only fully trust my ratings if smoking alone in one of my usual spots.