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Agree with that. He should still be sleeping. The fact that he actually shouted out whoooa as he was going down and his eyes opened up . He probably had all sorts before the fight and not the licorice type.

I trust you guys way over CA.

Queenie

Merry Christmas to the Fab 5 team!! Queen Corona Give these a month or 2 rest and you have a cigar that stands up to the best of them!

Spada Gorda, one of my favorites in the line.

Rob and I have never had that many Negronis together…..but there’s still time

Just another day on the lake

Morning coffee and cigar. I definitely have to tell myself to slow down when smoking these.

Humo d’Oro – Your Singular Finest Cigar Experience of the Year H. Upmann Connie A: SUL DIC 22. Fantastic cigar that I’ve dipped too much into on my one and only box. That has to change in 2026! El Señor Confiable – Mr Reliable Cigar of the Year Oliva Serie V Melanio. I love smoking this cigar especially the box pressed one. Great flavors and I never have any issues with em. La Sorpresa – Most Surprising Cigar of the Year MOFOH Robusto Trinity- I smoked a 5 pack at the end of last year into the current year and #4 and #5 really blew me away! It convinced me to purchase a bundle of these! Best New Cigar into your Regular Rotation. I’d like to put two down for this one: first off the Davidoff Escurio. It really fits my flavor pallet well and I’ve throughly enjoyed the ones that I’ve smoked, I believe they are here to stay. The second one I’d like to say that is about to enter my rotation are the MOFOH Robusto Trinity, I fully expect to be smoking these regularly from now on. Best Value Cigar of the Year Juan Lopez #2: This has to be my favorite CC Robusto. It delivers every time, construction on these are great, I have not come across any draw or burn issues on the box I’m smoking. For the price of 25 I’d say they are hard to beat in the CC Robusto lineup.

EML SEP 14

I missed this order. 😢

So what have the "Hands of Time" done with the H. Upmann Propios? 2018 LE released sometime 2020. 5 years down and they should be showing their true personality. This cigar had a fairly good market reception. At 46 × 120mm (4¾″) it is a size that fits many a need. I found them to be relatively rich in flavour in a Mag 46 meets H. Upmann Half Corona sort of way. I found construction to be patchy but at 46 gauge this cigar is fairly robust in putting up with lacklustre roller attention. I enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) the Propios. Of course this cigar was conceived and released before the dramatic price increases. I don't think it would even be considered today which is a shame because the world of EL's should push boundaries. 1. In your opinion, how has the H. Upmann Propios aged? Can you see an evolution from release? What do you think its ageing sweet spot will be?

@Capn_Jackson It's the time of year that we give the side eye to CA for their top 25. #3 Tatuaje Black Label. I see they have picked the hardest to find vitola. No matter, the entire line is worth a go. This particular one is a little subdued, mostly sourdough toast with fat and paprika to start, gets richer at midpoint with some rum raisin and the sourdough becomes more brioche. Picks up creme fraiche and coffee in the nub. Over all too quick, superb construction, call it an 88 and now I want another cigar 😆

Bad for boxing that this fight was sanctioned. The whole appeal was the prospect of someone getting killed rather than the prospect of a good fight. It would’ve done a lot of damage to the sport had Paul died. His conditioning wasn’t great either, which is stupid from a safety perspective and asinine considering how much he was paid. I also think it was ridiculous the fight wasn’t stopped sooner - Paul couldn’t even keep his fists up after the second knockdown in the 5th. That’s dangerous in the ring against a good middleweight, let alone someone as powerful as Joshua. I can only surmise Paul told his corner not to throw in the towel for any reason. Either that or they’re incompetent fools who are fortunate they only cost their fighter a broken jaw and lost teeth. That last right hook was absolutely brutal - I was astonished he remained conscious.

Totally impractical at home but might be nice in a high-end lounge. Marco, maybe you could pick one up 😉 i can’t really see the foot while using a table lighter so to me they’re an inferior choice for using on a regular basis. I still think for outrageously over the top accessories nobody can touch Davidoff. They can be over the top at times, but with enough restraint usually to remain classy.

I’ve fallen down the stairs, a handful of times as an adult and every single time was on one with those curves along a portion.

Too aggressive? The Game Over was released in 2021 and the Handsaw in 2022, both under Nomad due to release size, but originally EZ level blends according to the marketing copy I found. Both still huge and monolithic and with flavors on the harsh side. A lack of finesse? I like the people and don't mind the sales schtick of 'the greatest cigars ever,' but it does get exhausting when everything is described as sweet and rich and presents savory and rough.

I am doing my best to be well enough to attend but 24 hours out and I am still struggling health wise. Let's see if those new antibiotics kick in today or iIwill put it off to a 2026 New Years bonanza

Diplo No. 2. SAR SEP 11.

Only discontinued or limited editions I am curious to try that all go for well above $100 at auction, and even then no more than a handful. I don’t think any cigar is “worth $100” - but some are intriguing enough to overpay for a few. Habanos gets away with is mostly due to demand and scarcity whereas, for NC producers, cigars over $100 are pure gimmicks I have no interest in. I’d be shocked if any of them cost more than $5 to produce, with the possible exception of the original Blanco d’Oro depending on how one values Eladio Diaz‘s labor. - Cohiba Gran Reserva (either the original or the forthcoming Esplendido) - the original Siglo VI is obviously over $1000, though I strongly suspect they’re past their prime by now. If someone organized a split for the Esplendidos when they arrive in 2030, I’d go in unless they were four-figures each. - Any 2003 Siglo VI - Winnie Gran Reserva - ERDM La Reiña Regional If I think of any others later I’ll add them in.

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