FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[SigmundChurchill]

It’s a little chilly tonight in NJ, so I’m smoking in the garage again.  Hope these days are over soon.

Im smoking a 1997 Punch Churchill.  It is firm and box pressed, but pre and post light draw is fine.  This cigar hasn’t lost any of its strength.  Come to think of it, it seems a lot stronger than I remember them, but it is both strong and smooth at the same time.  Very leathery, with pepper and coffee coming through.

<edit>  The second 1/3 is a lot less leathery with the pepper becoming predominant, with a floral undertone.  It is either not as strong as the first 1/3, or I have just gotten used to the strength of the cigar.

[WABOOM]

Well rested belicoso.

[GotaCohiba]

A little Monte 4 action while kicked back in the rocking chair

[Kaptain Karl]

I recently got into CC’s, and this is the bastard that ruined me and got me chasing the dragon. Paired today with Michters American Whiskey...surpringly epic pairing! 

[Optic101]

Lunchtime 

[cfc1016]

On 4/17/2018 at 11:51 PM, Siberian Bear said:

Demi Tasse tonight, very nice light and sweet floral smoke!

Lookin forward to a couple boxes coming in soon, myself. What’s the boxcode on yours?

[Siberian Bear]

1 hour ago, cfc1016 said:

Lookin forward to a couple boxes coming in soon, myself. What’s the boxcode on yours?

Mine is OLM MAR 15, bought it in Barcelona last year, every single stick is great so far.

[Raskol]

1 minute ago, crking3 said:

Just smoked my 3rd in a row absolute garbage BBF from 24:24...........hope yours was good brother


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Sorry to hear that bro....I had one or two which I experienced way below average, cause I was impatient. Let it rest 6 months & try again... It got better for me after that rest. 

It was a lil tight at first third for this one. After that it was good all the way......

[Raskol]

4 minutes ago, crking3 said:

The problem is that they have been too tightly packed .....bought a half box .....one was phenomenal and the other 3 that I’ve smoked have been horrendous .........in not so sure any amount of age or rest would’ve done these any justice .....just very frustrating as the one that was good was stunning in flavor


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Hand made.... No harm trying letting them rest another few months since you have a few more left. 

[cfc1016]

8 minutes ago, crking3 said:

The problem is that they have been too tightly packed .....bought a half box .....one was phenomenal and the other 3 that I’ve smoked have been horrendous .........in not so sure any amount of age or rest would’ve done these any justice .....just very frustrating as the one that was good was stunning in flavor


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get a perfecdraw.

[Raskol]

18 minutes ago, cfc1016 said:

get a perfecdraw.

Plus one  

[Akela3rd]

SCdlH Principe whilst finalising the paperwork on the job.

[Siberian Bear]

15 minutes ago, crking3 said:

Is that really the answer though?....so would that have fixed the one whose wrapper burned down only one side for half the cigar? Lol ....how about don’t grade cigars that feel like bricks psp and sell them at premium prices.... and then just chalk it up to the game...im so frustrated with buying amazing tasting Sticks that an 8th of a box are garbage.....and this is anywhere you get them doesn’t matter from who or where


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Could it be that your humidity level is too high? If yes, try to lower it down to 62-64% and try the rest again after a month or so. If they are "heavy, burning on one side and plugged" it sounds like you have overhmidified problem most likely.

[Fugu]

OMS Feb 16 - treats! (well packed, demand smoking slow and cool to show it all)

[Raskol]

C&C Time.

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[Lotusguy]

Winding down after a busy work week in Hong Kong and China at my usual place in Shanghai - Xin Tian Di - after my usual final dinner before I fly out - Din Tai Fung. - with my first Bolivar Tiempo. Some observations after not having been here for a couple of years:

- way more hookers and touts - I’m hoping the cigar smoke will keep them at bay a bit
- even more white people than used to be
- new record price for a cappuccino - ~$13
- the cigar is pretty tasty but is not a Bolivar to my taste. Much too mild. Not buying more than the two singles I got

[Lotusguy]

2015 or 2016 ERDM CS. Sadly, not my cup of tea, as most of them are/were. Probably my least favorite ERDM.


Sorry for the blurry pic.

[cfc1016]

6 hours ago, crking3 said:

Is that really the answer though?....so would that have fixed the one whose wrapper burned down only one side for half the cigar? Lol ....how about don’t grade cigars that feel like bricks psp and sell them at premium prices.... and then just chalk it up to the game...im so frustrated with buying amazing tasting Sticks that an 8th of a box are garbage.....and this is anywhere you get them doesn’t matter from who or where


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Yup. It is. 

What about the canoeing cigar? S**t happens. Your expectations are unreasonable. It’s that simple. You’re asking the sun to stop shining in your eyes, when the rest of us are donning our shades and enjoying a beautiful day. 

Simply put - get over it. 

[Sup3r6]

My first Saint Luis Rey.

So far.... very fruity.

[Grateful13]

BPC

 

[Fugu]

A fine ABR 03 Panetela for lunch break

[awkwardPause]

El Libertador joins me for my numero uno, numero uno of the day.

Somehow, I’m starting to feel like I can live off these things. Any thoughts on how the no. 2 compares in flavor delivery, construction, and overall consistency? I need to find something that tastes like this that hasn’t been axed!  

 

[thedame007]

Montecristo Edmundo (2016) - full of a sour twang and spice.


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[Isaac]

HUSW

[awkwardPause]

2017 Talisman

Way smaller and way shorter smoking time than I expected for the coin. Sloppy construction but good draw. Delicious for a 10 min break from mowing the lawn.