mkz Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 27 minutes ago, 99call said: Nice work mate. glad they were good. I think i'm not far off getting my box, just shipping to deal with now I'm also glad these delivered. As stated before these were the ones I was most worried about in the lot. If you like the mild, creamy side of H. Upmann I believe you won't be disappointed. Personally I love that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broletario Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 That's the first post I am reading in this forum since my registration and I have to admin that I am blown away. The oldest stogie I've ever smoked was a SLR Lonsdale back from 1999, that was truly phenomenal. But this? W-O-W! So many great and also aged cigars! Hope you are well and can enjoy the most out of them! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encephalization Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I had the great pleasure of receiving a large selection of these from the generous OP. Haven't had anything to smoke for almost 48 hours so my palate is as clean as it will be for the next few months . Decided to go with the JL Corona (SCO MAY00), never had this discontinued ('06?) vitola however. First third, black pepper with earth. Perfect draw. Flavors full from the beginning. Floral notes appear out of nowhere for a good centimeter, the pepper on the finish is so well balanced.Second third, the earth is there but less pronounced, more peaty. Green pepper or almost jalapeño-like now, its spicy and lingers, tongue-tickling. Vegetables and herbs.Final third sticks with the goodness of the second but easier to distinguish. Root vegetables. They dominate with the green pepper, now both on the front and retro. The taste lingers for what seems like forever. Towards the very end they dissipate but the after taste is still fantastic. Thank you again @mkz for this treat. The best JL I've ever smoked, best cigar of the trip. Can't wait for what the other ones will have in store! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, encephalization said: Thank you again @mkz for this treat. The best JL I've ever smoked, best cigar of the trip. Can't wait for what the other ones will have in store! Cheers mate! Glad to share some of these gems. My first experience with these was ok, but later on they just got better and better. Please keep on posting your experiences! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenfoot Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 This is great to follow!! You're a very lucky man haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepp69 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Wow! YOu were in the right place at the right time man. Great haul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encephalization Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Had another cigar from this treasure chest last week. The LFdC Selectos, 1999.Of the three I've had, this was the biggest disappointment so far (maybe partly because I think La Flor de Cano is a great underdog cigar). It was just very flat to begin with, airstick. I kept at it (of course) and in the final third it started kicking. Great flavors but contained in a short space unfortunately. May be passed its prime but still a privilege to smoke.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, encephalization said: Had another cigar from this treasure chest last week. The LFdC Selectos, 1999. Of the three I've had, this was the biggest disappointment so far (maybe partly because I think La Flor de Cano is a great underdog cigar). It was just very flat to begin with, airstick. I kept at it (of course) and in the final third it started kicking. Great flavors but contained in a short space unfortunately. May be passed its prime but still a privilege to smoke. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Always a pleasure when you are checking in on these! The aged Selectos has been a rather dull experience for me too. Some has been decent and ok. But others has been like "meh?". The remnants of this box is my yard-cigar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encephalization Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 8 hours ago, mkz said: Always a pleasure when you are checking in on these! The aged Selectos has been a rather dull experience for me too. Some has been decent and ok. But others has been like "meh?". The remnants of this box is my yard-cigar. Only a Göteborgare would have a 20-year old Cuban as a yard-cigar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdiesel Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 mkz, Out of curiosity, are you still in touch with the man who gifted you the cigars? I bet he would enjoy reading this thread and seeing all of the joy his cigars have brought the smoking community worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 18 hours ago, topdiesel said: mkz, Out of curiosity, are you still in touch with the man who gifted you the cigars? I bet he would enjoy reading this thread and seeing all of the joy his cigars have brought the smoking community worldwide. I meet him quite regulary since we are members of the same order. Always bring a smile to his face when I tell him about how the cigars are developing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdiesel Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 that is really cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post encephalization Posted December 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2017 Jeez, this was soo good. Didn't end up taking notes because I just wanted to enjoy something I had never smoked before. Second half may have been the best thing I've smoked this year. Thanks!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 2017-12-02 at 8:47 PM, encephalization said: Jeez, this was soo good. Didn't end up taking notes because I just wanted to enjoy something I had never smoked before. Second half may have been the best thing I've smoked this year. Glad these are coming around! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just revisited the Punch Punch... Way better now! Enjoyed it in a smoky, dark copenhagen bar... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Back in the royal capitol of Denmark and checking back on the 8-9-8's... Well rolled and soooo bloody tasty!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Great thread. Glad you are doing mini reviews of each one after acquiring this amazing collection. Good on you bro. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeGaDoOm Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I love this thread, you lucky ********. I’m only acquainted with Cohibas and several local cigars (i don’t like the latter). Not trying to be rude, but are you willing to share some extras to try ? Please pm if you do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtd057 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 This is one of the best threads I have come across so far! Amazing story, thank you for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneizzzz Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Great thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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