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[Fugu]

2 hours ago, Realmikemeadows said:

Upmann noella. This is my third one from 2 different jars and I have to say I've been disappointed everytime. All seem to have been very tight and wonky on the burn past halfway. Box codes are LUB Jul 14. Anybody else have thoughts on these?

Don't listen to Lotus, he loves Party Maduros... (and hates Mag 56) ... lol

I love them - don't give up on them to soon! Don't smoke them straight from the jar. My suggestion - take out the stick 2b smoked a few days (edit: better weeks) in advance, and perhaps even dry-box a little.

[Realmikemeadows]

What are your thoughts on storing them in the jar or out of the jar lid off or lid closed?

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[Fugu]

12 minutes ago, Realmikemeadows said:

What are your thoughts on storing them in the jar or out of the jar lid off or lid closed?

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Long-term: In the jar, lid closed - no question.

If you want to go through the jar quickly (but which is wasting a good cigar if you ask me): Short to medium-term, best take them out of the jar and repack into a box / cab.

(my post above was referring to a single cigar smoked from the jar once in a while)

 

[mrretrohale]

custom monsdale of forgotten origins. Slightly resistant draw but throughly enjoyable flavours.


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[dangolf18]

First stick out of the new humi. Solid Monte PE.


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[Realmikemeadows]

Long-term: In the jar, lid closed - no question.

If you want to go through the jar quickly (but which is wasting a good cigar if you ask me): Short to medium-term, best take them out of the jar and repack into a box / cab.

(my post above was referring to a single cigar smoked from the jar once in a while)

 

I think these definitely warrant some age. They have that "sour" young taste that to me makes it almost unsmokeable. I'll take your advice and put em to bed.

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[encephalization]

Been excited to smoke this one for a while, the Don José 2015. Love the reddish, impeccable wrapper. Quite a complex cigar with pepper on first and third but almost nowhere to be found in the second third. Vegetable notes with sweetness and wood.

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[Knilas]

[weirdneighbor]

Out in the garage after I finally got the kids to bed. Fired up the Monte #1 from the Christmas Sampler. Perfect draw on this one and has a silky smooth wrapper. 

I've been digging these Northeast Style IPAs. This one is from a local brewery, canned just 2 days ago. I like the fruity,  juicy flavors and love the bright, cloudy color. Plays well with the slight citrus taste in the cigar. 

You can see the color better with the flash on

[Aardwolf]

Last week and a half's continued travel bliss.

LGC MdO #4 (ETP March 16) overlooking Ponte alle Grazie:




RyJ Tubo #2 on Arno, under filled and pale wrapper:




Quick Partagas Mille Fleurs leaving Andorra, literally less than 18 hours there...



Another RyJ Tubo #2 but properly filled and with a rich wrapper, delicious. Back in Barca:

[BuzzArd]

Spent the day with my 15yo son working on the old VW.  We pulled the tie rods, blasted and painted them, replaced all the rod ends and reinstalled.  Car rolled beautifully after a toe tweek.  Still toed in a little too much maybe, but  it's not a major concern to me.  Replaced the front brake hardlines and softlines.  Also swapped out a crappy fender for a decent fender if only to clear a part out of the garage...

Now it's time for a reward.  Found this one in the bottom of a singles humi.   Been in the collection for 5 years.  Fire it up! 

 

[Guest Nekhyludov]

HUPC. ROTT. Had to do it. Don't regret it. Spectacular already. 

[Realmikemeadows]

Tatuaje Pork Chop. One word.... AMAZING...

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[Optic101]

Sunday morning HDM EL 11

[HarveyBoulevard]

CoRo of unknown age/box code...

 

[NweakO]

A really good double edmundo

[Lotusguy]

Since I have a cold, I didn't want to waste one of my nicer cigars

Oliva Melanio Corona. Quite nice.

[Jauwels]

[SokaKiel]

Sunday morning smoke in West Palm Beach. Unfortunately it's pretty windy.




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[JohnS]

Some special Cigars I've had lately (during my vacation)...

1) Cohiba Behike 'Seconds' (thanks @Duxnutz)

Apparently these are Cohiba Behikes that didn't make the final grade, so to speak, usually for quality assurance reasons. The construction here was superb so was it the wrapper shade perhaps? I'm not sure, but I'm grateful that you picked some up on your travels Adam and allowed me to sample one!

2) La Flor de Cano Grandiosos Regional Edition 2013 ROL Oct 13 (Thanks @golfdude888)

Remember when these came out what big sellers they were? Is that 4 or 5 years ago now? My how time flies! I know El Pres has had these 10-count boxes up last year, and I think they were some of the last he had in stock. If you've picked these up, kudos to you. Cheers Steve for letting me try this one too...a nice change-of-pace with floral and citrus notes interspersed with a very light cocoa edge.

3) H.Upmann Half Corona TOS Jun 16

I just love these for a quick 1/2 hour H.Upmann 'pick-me-up'. Shortbread, toasted tobacco, a little spicy sometimes, it's Upmann but just fuller-bodied. And aren't they easy to smoke through a box? I picked up a few 5-pack tins in a 24:24 in December and now I'm down to 2. Thankfully I'm in for a split with some other FoH members for another 5-pack tin last week. I can't wait until they arrive!

4) Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo des Dieux 2003 (thanks @Duxnutz)

Again I must thank and acknowledge Adam for gifting me this brilliant cigar. Whatever you've heard about this fabled vitola (fabled on account that no-one has seen one produced for about 2 or 3 years), well, it's true. They are that superb. 5 out of 5 here for simply a sublime smoking experience!

5) Alex (El Comodoro Hotel) Custom (thanks @Fuzz)

Fuzz brought these back on his recent trip to Cuba last November and handed them out. He's convinced me that if you visit Cuba, you should prioritise getting these before you try searching for regular production and regional/limited editions Habanos cigars. I must say, after enjoying how smooth and creamy this was, on account of the quality seco leaves in it I believe, well...I'm convinced!

6) Montecristo Especial No.2 SOE Dic 11 (thanks @Duxnutz)

This and the Cohiba Coronas Especiales are the only Laguito No.2 vitolas left in regular production. I remember reading a thread a few months ago were it was deduced that those two vitolas were being made out of the same factory in Cuba...well, it makes sense to have the same rollers on these. This was another stellar cigar. If you like Montecristo for its cream. coffee and cocoa flavour profile, do yourself a favour and get a box of these when they come up on 24:24 again. This was just so refined and smooth!

7) Quai d'Orsay Regional Edition Asia Pacifico Superiores OGA May 11(thanks @baragh)

Thanks Will for gifting me this. If you are familiar with the regular production Quai d'Orsay Corona, with its lighter-bodied shortbread and citrus profile (for me), then this 50 ring gauge x 124 mm Robusto was like that, only more fuller-bodied. I was glad I was able to try it!

 

[HarveyBoulevard]

50f outside...103 in the spa...and a Trinidad Topes.

CoLa after a long soak.

 

 

[Cletus]

Enjoying an Oct '14 PIcador on a warm Sunday afternoon.

[rmill3r]

BPC (ULA ABR 14). Not sure what the more recent boxes have been like but the ULA 13 and 14 boxes for Bolivar have just constantly amazed me.

Also, watching The Wolverine for the first time in prep for Logan tonight.



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[encephalization]

NC Sunday. Viaje Juntos. Not worth the price, at least not fitting me flavor wise. Will have to balance it out with a CC tomorrow morning.

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[JohnS]

32 minutes ago, Hutch said:

No bands on '03 du Dieux, or a couple years after that.

True when they came in Slide Lid Boxes of 50, but when they came in Cardboard packs of 5, they came with bands.