Popular Post X-Man Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 Enjoyed this beautiful cigar last evening. Curious what caused the divot? Despite both bands are moving up and down freely, suspect it is still far from its peak. Plenty of years left in them. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, X-Man said: Curious what caused the divot? 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Perla Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 Bought some singles of them, many moons ago. Bolivar RE Alemannia Esp. No.2 2009 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Perla said: Bought some singles of them, many moons ago. Bolivar RE Alemannia Esp. No.2 2009 Funny, I smoked one of these today myself. it smoked very well! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perla Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Habana Mike said: Funny, I smoked one of these today myself. it smoked very well! I can second that. Was really stupid that I didn’t get deep on that. Well I was a greenhorn that days 😵💫 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post riderpride Posted September 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2021 Final Sub was sacrificed last night. The first box was aged ~5 years prior to consumption and was 'pleased' but not too excited about them (preferred the Grand Edmundo). Got around to opening this box over covid and the last few had matured to what I hoped for back in the day. The profile was mainly an intense chocolate mousse that is so intense it alters your heart rhythm. I gladly burned my fingers for the last few puffs. Cheers all! Sorry for the bad pic. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rhinoww Posted September 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2021 First Espy for me. Part of a prize pack from our host a year or so ago. Been saving the first one for a special event. Not a RE or a LE, but a special stick for me. Got home late last night after three days in Philly getting my son all set in his first post college home with some of his friends. He’s been working a real job remotely for about a month and now that he’s in Philly he is waiting for the office to reopen. Bird has left the nest. Time for a little celebration and a life marker. His first night supporting himself in a different city and my first Espy. As they say, I will always remember my first Espy. Only a third of the way through and it’s a pure delight. Now I regret not buying a box last year. Lots of barnyard and cream. A touch of honey. A very Elegant first third worthy of the hype. Not even a hint of any bite. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamrandr Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Rhinoww said: First Espy for me. Part of a prize pack from our host a year or so ago. Been saving the first one for a special event. Not a RE or a LE, but a special stick for me. Got home late last night after three days in Philly getting my son all set in his first post college home with some of his friends. He’s been working a real job remotely for about a month and now that he’s in Philly he is waiting for the office to reopen. Bird has left the nest. Time for a little celebration and a life marker. His first night supporting himself in a different city and my first Espy. As they say, I will always remember my first Espy. Only a third of the way through and it’s a pure delight. Now I regret not buying a box last year. Lots of barnyard and cream. A touch of honey. A very Elegant first third worthy of the hype. Not even a hint of any bite. Espy is a special event no doubt. That porch though..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinoww Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 44 minutes ago, teamrandr said: Espy is a special event no doubt. That porch though..... Thanks. The porch was a long time coming. Should have done it years ago. Smoking a cigar when it’s raining is priceless. Hoping the heaters extend cigar season as well. Neighbors call it my office haha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inter4alia Posted March 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2022 Two years since Mike started this thread. Who could have ever guessed what a crazy ride it would be. No matter the circumstances, there really is no time like the present to smoke something extraordinary. Sincere thanks to @Thirds for this beauty! 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebarnes Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, inter4alia said: Two years since Mike started this thread. Who could have ever guessed what a crazy ride it would be. No matter the circumstances, there really is no time like the present to smoke something extraordinary. Sincere thanks to @Thirds for this beauty! Amazing! Beautiful day for it too in the city. Might jump out on the porch a little later while the brisket cooks and watch the selection show with a bottle of Illuminated Ancient Magick...and maybe one of my dwindling Partagas Serie du Connaisseur 1s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodStix Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Just finished reading this entire thread. Blown away by the depth of experience. Hats off to you all 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post havanaclub Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 RIP Mike Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BTWheezy Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 What a poignant thread for Mike to have started… For those of us lucky to have Zoomed with him, to those who hung out in person…our lives were a little bit better. No time like the present, indeed. Miss you Mike. Brian 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I never knew Mike very well, just to chat here and do some trades and passes. And he was always unfailingly decent, kind, and helpful. A few years ago he proxied a box of La Isla for me from one of his trips to the island. One of the many times he extended his hand to me. This seems like a good time to light one up, enjoy some gratitude for having known him, and try to pay forward the kindness he always showed me and so many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ford2112 Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 Mike,I did not know you. But you touched a lot of lives from what I have seen here. So, this Partagas Lusitania ,AGO SEP 16,I dedicate in your honor. Robert 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Islandboy Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 It’s the first from my young box, some would say way too young, but if tomorrow never comes, at least I experienced one...in honor of Habana Mike. Aloha O’e my friend. 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 RIP Mike - 2011 BCG in your honor 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post X-Man Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 Exactly 2 years ago, Habana Mike started this thread and I thoroughly enjoyed it and participated in as a relatively new member to FOH. Smoking LBT MAR 10 tonight in honor of Mike. Rest In Peace sir. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puros Y Vino Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 While I've enjoyed this thread over the years, for the life of me I don't understand why I didn't partake. That'll have to change. It's so uncanny how the date of the thread's creation align with his passing. 😔. I just went through the entire thread. Mike sure owned up to the spirit of his post. He left very few boxes unturned/unopened. He cracked open boxes most of us dream of with little regards to their wholesale value on BR! Once again proving, these things were made to be enjoyed, first and foremost. Preferably, with others in person, or if necessary, online. He's a huge credit to this community and his absence will be felt for quite some time. Having begun my FOH journey shortly after the passing of another beloved FOH member; Tampa. I now understand how these losses impacted the FOH community. While some are no longer with us, their words, images and spirit have been preserved here for us to delve into at the click of a button. RIP Mike. 28 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PigFish Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 57 minutes ago, Puros Y Vino said: While I've enjoyed this thread over the years, for the life of me I don't understand why I didn't partake. That'll have to change. It's so uncanny how the date of the thread's creation align with his passing. 😔. I just went through the entire thread. Mike sure owned up to the spirit of his post. He left very few boxes unturned/unopened. He cracked open boxes most of us dream of with little regards to their wholesale value on BR! Once again proving, these things were made to be enjoyed, first and foremost. Preferably, with others in person, or if necessary, online. He's a huge credit to this community and his absence will be felt for quite some time. Having begun my FOH journey shortly after the passing of another beloved FOH member; Tampa. I now understand how these losses impacted the FOH community. While some are no longer with us, their words, images and spirit have been preserved here for us to delve into at the click of a button. RIP Mike. ... that was beautiful my friend! Cheers! 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bijan Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 A Bolivar gold medal from the plugged ones Mike sent me. I was saving it, but weather is nice today. 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kaptain Karl Posted March 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2022 A very special one for Mike today! Gifted by @cigaraholic. Thanks so much again for this amazing stick and very fitting to smoke it in Mike’s honor! 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LLC Posted March 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2022 Trying to decide what to enjoy in Mike’s honor. Decided on a custom from Cuba so I picked one of my last Monsdales rolled by Mons himself that I got in 2012. It was a special anniversary Monsdale rolled at the time with aged tobacco. much like Mike, this cigar was all class. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 10 hours ago, PigFish said: ... that was beautiful my friend! Cheers! Thanks Ray. Sometimes I get it right. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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