Popular Post JohnS Posted December 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2017 Greetings dear friends! After much coaxing by my dear pal, Jason (@jay8354) over some time, I've decided to give video reviewing a 'crack' over the upcoming Australian summer holiday season. I thought the exemplary 2017 Xmas Sampler would be a good source to share some knowledge of these fine cigars offered by El Presidente for the benefit of our members. I'd like to say that speaking 'on-the-fly' about cigars is certainly a challenge and I will need to acknowledge errors throughout this series (so bare with me). Also, please feel free to share your thoughts on these cigars in this thread, especially as they are the best of 2017. If you have views or opinions contrary to what has been stated, please feel welcome to express your thoughts and say so, after all, my own views here is intended to serve as a guide. The main goal of this series is to look at the question, "Why would you as a cigar enthusiast reach for this particular cigar? Or, what circumstances or situation suits each particular cigar in the 2017 Christmas Sampler series?" 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted December 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2017 1. Montecristo Petit Edmundo – SGA DIC 16 In this review, it's the Vegueros Entretiempos that I was meant to be referencing! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted December 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2017 2. Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 2 – MEL FEB 17 In this review, I meant to state that the Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 and No.2 have been around since the 1990's, not the Juan Lopez marca itself which was first founded in the 1870's. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted December 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2017 3. Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 – TOS MAY 17 I'd like to an extend my thanks to our dear friend @Luca for joining me for this review (and bringing his Fez!). This cigar was certainly a pleasant surprise. I meant to state "Saint Luis Rey Serie A" in this review, definitely not "San Luis Rey Serie A"! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post JohnS Posted December 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2017 4. Romeo y Julieta Churchill – OBM DIC 16 I'd like to again extend my thanks to our dear friend @Luca for joining me for this review. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ken Gargett Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 good stuff john. i appreciate these - it will show people how much i have to carry rob every week! mind you, we have greg to fix our many errors. keep them up! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 John. While I am in awe of that marvellous beard, please mate. Face for radio Keep up the good work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well done! I watched these while smoking my Don Alejandro, followed by my Petit Edmundo. I’m completely with you on the PE, pleasant but young tasting. The nutty chocolate is definitely there. I must admit, I prefer the HdM PR in this format, only because I really like brown sugar sweetness over chocolate in my cigars. Keep ‘em coming gents. Cheers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Nicely done John. I watched the Monte PE vid whilst smoking one myself.Thunder & Lightening '75 - '15 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Thanks for your input (via video) - I am at loss when it comes to newer stock and these reviews are a good source of information for me.Appreciate the effort!Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David88 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Great reviews guys. Love the fez! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Fantastic John! Really enjoyed these. One day my better half and I will make it there. Hope to meet and smoke with you! And Luca too!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickEwing Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Nice work John! Not an easy thing to do, appreciate it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharmacovigilant Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Nicely done mate! You’re gonna put Ken out of a job! Just keep your shoes on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thanks everyone for your replies! I look forward to doing the Punch Punch 48 this week and discussing it in comparison to the regular production Punch Punch and also doing the Cohiba Esplendidos. We'll have another guest to join me this week, so I'm looking forward to that too. My teenage daughter saw the videos and subscribed to my channel. "Good videos Dad! I don't what you are talking about in regards to the cigars though!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDBM Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Great stuff John, I look forward to your forthcoming epics ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Well done John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 2:07 AM, David88 said: Great reviews guys. Love the fez! Thanks David. Glad you like it! The Fez will make another appearance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted December 12, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2017 5. Punch Punch 48 – TOS NOV 16 In this review I referred to the size of the Punch Punch 48 being an Hermosos No.3 (i.e 48 ring gauge x 140 mm) of which there have only been 4 special releases. In the midst of discussing these I erred by referring to them as Hermosos No.4s. I also mention that Hermosos No.4s (48 ring gauge x 127 mm) are a more common regular production cigar, and off the top of my head I remembered the Romeo y Julieta Exhibicion No.4, the Saint Luis Rey Regio and Por Larranaga Picadores. Of course, there is also the El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme, the H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1 and the Vegas Robaina Famosos. This cigar was a good cigar and its dominant flavour was roasted peanuts, which continued throughout until I finished it. There are differences, in my opinion, to the regular production Punch Punch (a Coronas Gordas at 46 ring gauge x 143 mm). 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Thanks for putting in all this effort John, It's slightly unnerving watching a FOH video with things like, facts etc.............this is wholly un-orthadox, bring back the personal abuse and slap-stick comedy!!. Bravo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David88 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Great review again John, very informative. I have a box tucked away in the OLH and I’m looking forward to taking them out some time next year now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 7 hours ago, 99call said: Thanks for putting in all this effort John, It's slightly unnerving watching a FOH video with things like, facts etc.............this is wholly un-orthadox, bring back the personal abuse and slap-stick comedy!!. Bravo I'm very confident that the reviews planned this weekend will rectify this, most probably at my expense! 3 hours ago, David88 said: Great review again John, very informative. I have a box tucked away in the OLH and I’m looking forward to taking them out some time next year now. I couldn't believe I went almost 15 minutes on this one, but it is a new release and the question of comparison to the regular production Punch Punch has come up on our forum so it warranted extended discussion. I needed to add that 2015 and 16 Punch Punch has been excellent generally young, and for me surprisingly so, before this, I was inclined to rest my Punch Punch much longer which is why I have some from '14 in my humidor, from a split, still resting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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