Scrubber Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 09 Diplo 4 from a recent trade with a BOTL with some Zacapa 23. Beautiful cigar and very complex flavours. Not a bad way to start the week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cep Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Enjoying an amazing monte 3 this morning. Burn is perfect. It's amazing. If every cigar was like this I would be incredibly happy. Unfortunately this isn't typical for me lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Fugu said: Following a 1992 CCE?! Why'd one want to do such? Was the CCE soo bad? No the CCE was glorious. I certainly wouln't switch the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmokealot Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 #1 to start the 4th celebrations 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Cigars I've had recently... 1) Montecristo No.1 (Thanks Nick) Here's proof that cigars are quite robust, and a quality cigar that's constructed well can still turn out to be a good smoke. I rated this very highly, with a typical Montecristo profile of Leather, Coffee, Wood, Cocoa and Tobacco, yet all the flavours were smooth and subtle. Gifted by my brother-in-law, these were purchased duty-free by my other brother-in-law, George and kept in less than ideal conditions in his humidor (too dry). With love and patience, these were restored slowly and this one turned out to be a fine cigar! 2) Cuaba Distinguidos EML Mar 2014 This was my 4th from a box of 10. Unfortunately, for me, this rated only average on account of the fact that the nut, citrus, pepper flavours were muted and the shortbread and tobacco were more dominant. Alas, the other four from the box were eagerly enjoyed and so I've put away the other 5 for a long-term rest. (Indeed, I've just consulted my Cuban Cigar Website Smoking Diary and noted that my 5th was rated 'outstanding'.) 3) Montecristo Habanos Anejados Churchill LSM Feb 2008 When I got these a 'year and a bit' ago, I found that the first one or two I had weren't too far removed from a Montecristo No.1 profile. However, as I've smoked a few more since then, I've found that, on the whole, they've been a lot fuller than I expected, closer in profile to a Ramon Allones Gigantes. Still, I didn't mind the leather, coffee, cocoa, nut and tobacco combination on offer here, and one thing I can say about these Montecristo Anejados cigars is that they've all had excellent construction. 4) Bolivar Tubos No.1 ULA Mar 2015 Last year, I was fortunate enough to sample this cigar from El Presidente himself, and boy did I enjoy the marzipan and floral notes! This wasn't quite up to that standard, but the leather, Earth, coffee, cocoa and tobacco profile was a nice 'change-of-pace'. I don't gravitate towards 'Earthy' cigars, but this was more on the 'mild' side for Bolivar, and so was agreeable to my palate. 5) Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial (Thanks Geoff) When it comes to Hoyo de Monterrey, I really like the creaminess one associates with the aged Le Hoyo line. This Epicure Especial had your standard Hoyo de Monterrey wood, spice, tobacco, cedar and vanilla, and surprisingly was a touch over medium. I would have preferred it milder. If I were to have it again, I would let it rest longer to enjoy its nuances. Still, I'm thankful to you, Geoff for allowing me to sample this cigar. 6) H.Upmann Petit Corona ROA Ago 2006 Well, well, well...these have been a sensation. The first one I had from this box split was medium in strength and peppery, the rest have been milder, creamier and pleasant in shortbread and that 'Upmann' aged tobacco we all know and love (together with hints of coffee and cedar). I have seven left, but I don't plan to rest them! 7) H.Upmann Magnum 50 AGU Dic 2008 (Thanks John and Jimmy) I've had two gifted H.Upmann Magnum 50's gifted to me this year and I found that I enjoyed them within weeks of each other. They were both very similar, medium to medium-full with dominant leather and coffee, together with wood, hints of spice, tobacco and shortbread. Thank you kindly John and Jimmy (n.b, Jimmy's cigar had the box code, I would guess that John's was also aged, possibly 3-5 years minimum)! 8) Montecristo No.2 OPG Jun 2015 When you can get onto a 'seam' of quality Montecristo No.2's (or 4's) you truly marvel at how good these can be. I've had a frustrating run with consistency with Monte 2's in the past year, but thankfully I've been able to get a hold of these beauties. Cocoa predominantly, with coffee, nut and tobacco in flavour, I've quickly consumed 5 from a 10-count box, and have decided to rest the remaining for a little while. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboh Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 RGPC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strikethebox7 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Have you ever reviewed the ksa? Not that I will ever get a chance to smoke one, but man do they look good, would love to get ur thoughts on its flavor profile! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmill3r Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 RyJ Ex 4 and HURR for this holiday weekend. Happy 4th! Sent from AOL in 1999 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWhiz Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Happy Fourth guys! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardwolf Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Parti CJ; Happy 4th! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMG Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 2010 Fonseca No 4 Benelux Picked up a couple of these while in Belgium for my honeymoon back in November 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Closed the pre-party yesterday with a decent SLR Serie A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easttide Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 At lake all weekend but remembered to snap a few pics. 14 BCJ 14 Monte No. 1 14 HU MAG 46 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmoker Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Partagas Lusi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billh1 Posted July 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2016 Broke in the FOH ashtray with a OWH DIC 05 RyJ Churchill Tubo and a ULA MAY 14 RASS... Happy 4th, Cheers! Bill 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubatabaco Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 2006 RASS Happy 4th of July to my American friends! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubatabaco Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Partagas Lusi Be careful with that crack up there. Cheers! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hope everyone had a great 4th with family and fiends. I enjoyed mine with an excellent Diplomaticos 2...lovely notes of wood, sweet spice and cream... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 RyJ Cazador (SOA SEP07) to celebrate the 4th. These have aged nicely. Still potent, but tamed a bit. Very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gweilgi Posted July 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2016 Because the sun was shining today. Because life is good. Because rum and ginger beer needs something to go with it. Because I felt the need to treat myself. Because ... why the hell not. Life is too short for bad cigars and cheap women (or was it the other way round). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutzSpearo Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I still prefer the RAS, but can totally see the RACA tearing it up in a few years. I'd like more boxes of both. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Akela3rd Posted July 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2016 What else are you going to do on a Tuesday? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 What else are you going to do on a Tuesday? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWhiz Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Punch Punch, coffee, my son and my dog. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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