Chucko8 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Lord Verulam said: That’s a perfect wrapper for the jl2..I would be very happy with that ! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you mate. I’m going to let them sit for at least 1 month then try them out. I still have my example of recent production from the Xmas sampler to have yet, which has a noticeably darker wrapper. So it shall be great to compare the differences. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SpecialK Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 From our gracious host.. I have to say again such a good job is done in packaging by the FOH logistics team. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamthewolf Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 22 hours ago, therealrsr said: Have some concerns with these. Same dates and codes, GEL OCT 20. Consensus seems to be GEL is provincial. They were inspected and the lids would not close. Looked closer and they are plump, firm and stuffed in the box. Big variance in wrappers but credit to the sorter at GEL. Thinking will be long haul boxes even though 2020. I have a box of Partagas D4 GEL MAY 21 I got in last month. I haven't tried them. They're very nice looking cigars with beautiful and uniform wrappers! That said, a few of the bands were put on haphazardly. Two sticks in particular have loose bands. So loose that when they were jammed in the box the slack of the loose band got folded up under the cigars. Your boxes look nice. Probably shipped too wet it seems? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 2 hours ago, williamthewolf said: I have a box of Partagas D4 GEL MAY 21 I got in last month. I haven't tried them. They're very nice looking cigars with beautiful and uniform wrappers! That said, a few of the bands were put on haphazardly. Two sticks in particular have loose bands. So loose that when they were jammed in the box the slack of the loose band got folded up under the cigars. Your boxes look nice. Probably shipped too wet it seems? yes they seem rather full... I could't even put the 65rh Boveda in the box and close it.. 1 hour ago, therealrsr said: It is the most likely answer. It is a big player with whom I have a pretty good history. I did have one no show with them, but it was handled as expected. Came in vac w\ small 69 boveda. Not upset per se and definitely not with them, I figure it is the nature of the beast. Honestly I think GEL's rollers were a touch heavy. Once they settle I will weigh some and compare to other stock. They look and smell good for sure. yup... pure Barnyard... probably won't touch these until May at least as they will be a year old... I will dry box for more than a few days when I do.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 Montecristo- No. 1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Webbo Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 A replacement box from a European official vendor after the previous were returned as all under-filled. These are much better indeed with an average weight of 17.6g. Happy with the response. Anyone know the RUP factory? 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichG Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 Some lovely smokes from our host. 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ElJavi76 Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 Two more Casilda Books! Both TLU SEP 20. These cigars are massive and loaded with Trini flavors. Love em! 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tstew75 Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 It's my bday & I might've gone overboard 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 A 10-count ROP Feb 2020 box of Partagas Serie D No.4... 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigmundChurchill Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Tstew75 said: It's my bday & I might've gone overboard Happy Birthday! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevrknow Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Tstew75 said: It's my bday & I might've gone overboard Happy Birthday and no you did not go overboard. 👍🏻 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgoodrich Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Tstew75 said: It's my bday & I might've gone overboard No way is that overboard, you only have 1 birthday a year, and only 1 life to live! Happy Birthday!!! 🥳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yadegari6 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 2/11/2022 at 9:59 AM, therealrsr said: Have some concerns with these. Same dates and codes, GEL OCT 20. Consensus seems to be GEL is provincial. They were inspected and the lids would not close. Looked closer and they are plump, firm and stuffed in the box. Big variance in wrappers but credit to the sorter at GEL. Thinking will be long haul boxes even though 2020. Just received the same box code, the lid also does not close although I inspected the cigars and they do seem well rolled. Couldn't find any that seemed obviously plugged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted February 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2022 14 hours ago, therealrsr said: @JayHabanos does your box seem overstuffed? See my post on this page for reference, same #1 and code. I didn’t really think about it until you mentioned it. But they were tightly packed. Trying one out now. Seems pretty good so far, especially with no humidor time 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Happy Birthday @Tstew75! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hrs1 Posted February 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2022 Reinforcement BBFs & some Mag 54s to try out. Many thanks to our host 🥂 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOMTL Posted February 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2022 Lush 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bijan Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 One of my white whale cigars. Half a 50 cab of Punch Super Selection 2 from Bond Roberts. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 A 10-count ESL May 2018 box of Montecristo No.5... 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bijan Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Lord Verulam said: Why is this a white whale for you if I may ask Had an absolutely excellent one last year that I received as a complimentary bodyguard for a Bond Roberts order. Wanted to get more but since they were discontinued in 2002 and only ever came in 50 cabs it was quite difficult. Very rarely on bond Roberts and the first full cab sold for $5,500 or so. Edit: also supposedly a strong cigar that ages well. My other white whale being the le Hoyo du Dauphin, discontinued 2003 but that one being milder might be past its prime in some respects. Here's some info from MRN. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thirdcoastwatch Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 ERDM La Reina UAO MAY 19 God save the Queen!! 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted February 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2022 GEL 2021 Monte 1 look great! 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstoner Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Thirdcoastwatch said: ERDM La Reina UAO MAY 19 God save the Queen!! Oh those look nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pharmacovigilant Posted February 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2022 ROP ABR 21 Monte1 - look and smell great. However I’m experiencing the same aforementioned issue with the box not closing. I removed the thin foam insert placed by the vendor for protection. Not much help. No biggie, just going down for a long long nap anyway. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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