FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[toledo1969]

Juan López Selección No. 4 Edición Regional Asia Pacifico 2010 Pirámide

 

Partagas Serie D No. 5 Limited Edition 2008 Petit Robusto

 

COHIBA MILLENNIUM RESERVE PIRÁMIDES

[WABOOM]

MSU Oct 17. Amazingly good.
Minerally, leathery, lots of cedar. Also getting the hint of Turtle Wax polish. I've gotten that once before in a cigar. The other time was in a fresh Alex.

[SigmundChurchill]

Finishing up a Siglo VI on the 8th hole.

The flag is a nice touch for Labor Day weekend.

 

 

[jerrybrowne]

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[sjmistry]

9 hours ago, awkwardPause said:

Is that the 888? How was it and how do you think it will fare in the long run? 

 

-Shake

[awkwardPause]

Is that the 888? How was it and how do you think it will fare in the long run? 
 
-Shake

Yep, just got my box since I was really intrigued by the size and was looking for a nice change of pace from my typical CC regimen. I don’t smoke a lot of FFOX or NC’s, in general, but this was really, really good and I think it will have a bright future. What it had in strength and pepper was balanced by a nice creaminess and absolutely phenomenal construction/burn. Sometimes I forget the level of QC these high end NC’s go through and man does it show.

I’d say snag some if you’re a Fuente fan :bigup:

[Silverstix]

15 hours ago, inter4alia said:

Continuing my journey through my NC stash waiting for the good stuff to have enough rest to fire up. Just a couple more weeks. 

I love these and the Inktome Exception.  Tastes like Ritz crackers.  Just bought a box of each on the cheap

[inter4alia]

4 minutes ago, Silverstix said:

I love these and the Inktome Exception.  Tastes like Ritz crackers.  Just bought a box of each on the cheap

Probably not easy to tell from the photo but this is the Exception.  Interesting vitola.  And I agree with you, these are great.  I bought a box a while back and am happy to have them.  

[Derboesekoenig]

3 minutes ago, toledo1969 said:

COHIBA MILLENNIUM RESERVE PIRÁMIDES

Any good? Was it affected by the so-called infamous "bad" years in Cuba? 99-02 thereabouts 

[toledo1969]

2 minutes ago, Derboesekoenig said:

Any good? Was it affected by the so-called infamous "bad" years in Cuba? 99-02 thereabouts 

I would give it a 90 Rating, since the draw is very lose, it smokes a little hot and harsh, but with time it has mellowed out. Who knows maybe it gets better in the next 18 Years. 

[THEMISCHMAN]

Study break

[Cubadust]

Not far away now with this 14 PLPC, I’m guessing two months or so.

[SigmundChurchill]

2 hours ago, Derboesekoenig said:

Any good? Was it affected by the so-called infamous "bad" years in Cuba? 99-02 thereabouts 

Toledo1969 may have had a different experience than me, but I bought the millennium jar, and they were among the best cigars I have smoked.

[encephalization]

Yesterday was 2013s. PLMC, just fantastic, convinced this is the best value of any cigars with the right age. HUHC, almost as good. Today I tried a RyJ Petit Royales from 24:24, almost ROTT but still has a lot of true Romeo flavors. Cherries (on the finish especially) and the final third was dominated by chocolate.

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[pandyboy]

Hoyo De Monterey Palmas Extras. Great little stick with some Dalmore 15 and pretzels.

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[Aardwolf]

QDO Cubano Secreto (SGA December 16), gingerbread cookies, kinda PL and Cohiba lovechild:

[LLC]

Needed to start the long weekend of right.

 

 

MUR MAR 13 LGC M’DO #2.

 

Would love to see another batch of these released.

 

 

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[BlackFriar]

Going the cheap and cheerful route this evening with a Quintero Nacionales. Been dry boxing a few days as the last one straight from the humidor got pretty acrid a third of the way through. This one is starting off strong. Good spice notes, with some leather/tobacco flavors and some dense smoke. Solid non complex flavor profile. Considering it’s under four dollars for a cigar, I couldn’t be happier with its performance out of the gate. 

Update:  Just finished the cigar.  Really enjoyed it!  The dry boxing made all the difference in the world!  Will take about five out of the Humidor to dry box and smoke next week.  When I cut the cigar, it had that nice dimple from the rollers who use the old bic pen shells to push in the rolled binder at the end.  Nice to see such quality rolling in such an inexpensive cigar.  The ash was flaky but it was a bit windy.  Is this a consequence of short filler?

[Easttide]

On 8/30/2018 at 6:39 PM, inter4alia said:

Continuing my journey through my NC stash waiting for the good stuff to have enough rest to fire up. Just a couple more weeks. 

Don't hold your breath. After buying and smoking ALL Cubans from 2011 on I have been enlightened in the last year and enjoying almost all Non Cuban cigars. I still have tons of Cubans from 2011-2017 but realize that, for my tastes, the HQ non Cuban stuff is simply better. YMMV. The Cuban mystique and price point (much like Burgundy) will draw buyers but it's based on a pipe dream. For every case of Burgundy I buy I get far more enjoyment from a simple Italian and Cental American wine or a freshly rolled N.C.. If anyone wants some prime aged cigars please p.m.!

[Stogiepuffer]

Don't hold your breath. After buying and smoking ALL Cubans from 2011 on I have been enlightened in the last year and enjoying almost all Non Cuban cigars. I still have tons of Cubans from 2011-2017 but realize that, for my tastes, the HQ non Cuban stuff is simply better. YMMV. The Cuban mystique and price point (much like Burgundy) will draw buyers but it's based on a pipe dream. For every case of Burgundy I buy I get far more enjoyment from a simple Italian and Cental American wine or a freshly rolled N.C.. If anyone wants some prime aged cigars please p.m.!

May I ask what HQ NCs have you been smoking that surpass the CCs?

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[havanaclub]

Cheers to the long weekend. Got a quick morning at the office tomorrow then up to the cottage. Have a safe labour day weekend.


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[Arkcigar]

Absolutely fantastic combination!
They have aged very well


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[inter4alia]

6 minutes ago, Arkcigar said:

Absolutely fantastic combination!
They have aged very well


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Great bourbon! 

[inter4alia]

Ditched the VSG I fired up earlier before it was finished. Really not to my taste. Rebounded with this maduro which started outstanding and was getting better with each inch then a monsoon decided to hit out of nowhere. Hid under the umbrella for about 30 minutes hoping it would pass. No luck, so had to toss this right about half way through. Not happy. Was reminding me of padron 1964. Chicago weather, what can you do... 

 

A lot of hype about this stick. Turning out to not be my cup of tea. Can't win 'em all. 

[Sprouthog]

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