FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[irratebass]

23 hours ago, Shelby07 said:

Gonna celebrate my birthday right!

Happy birthday brother!

[BoliDan]

Tried this PC from LFD. Friend told me it would blow my mind... 

Surprise: It did not. Put it out half way through, lit up a party short instead.

 

I admittingly like air benders, so I guess I can see why he thought I'd like it. But only because of the cinnamon and citrus blast on the retrohale, and nothing else. This was too strong and left a bad aftertaste. But, we'll see how they do with some age. This is why my stock is 95% CC. 

[mtd057]

Started the weekend off the right way. Friday was a beautiful day here in Colorado and I was really ready for a nice smoke.  Dantes SAT DEC 2016 really nice, I wish I bought more!  I got rich tobacco, sweet cream and coco. This was the first time ever I got a salty flavor from a cigar. Interesting. Great construction and burn, very enjoyable.  I hope everyone has a great weekend.

[SigmundChurchill]

With the length of a Churchill and a 54 ring gauge, the QdO Capitolio is a big cigar.  I am only 1/3 of the way down, but so far, it doesn't taste much different than a QdO 54, which is not a bad thing.

 

 

[MigsG]

Montecristo Petit #2

It's a tasty one and creamy, but I enjoy the Monte #4's blend of flavors much more.

[JohnS]

Trinidad La Trova 2017 - La Casa del Habano Exclusivo ARS Mar 2018

Are you familiar with William Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date:
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed:
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st:
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

Can I argue that the qualities which make the Trinidad La Trova a great cigar are like this sonnet? The qualities of the young person described in the sonnet are eternal, but the person themselves, as we know, will pass. In the same way, the La Trova has been universally acclaimed as an exemplary cigar (yet it's difficult to source). But what makes it so exemplary?

In World War I, Anzac troops (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) went to Europe to fight in the Great War supporting Britain and the Allies. Many were sent (later labelled) Anzac Biscuits by their family to sustain them in battle. This Anzac Biscuit lives on in Australian and New Zealand culture today as these rolled oat, butter, flour, sugar, golden syrup and baking soda biscuits have a long shelf-life and are popular. I mention these Anzac biscuits because they are full of flavour and I feel the La Trova is exactly the same way. (Incidentally, Anzac Day is a Public Holiday in Australia and New Zealand set aside annually on April 25th to commemorate Service Men and Women who have fought in conflicts since the Gallipoli campaign in World War I.) To me, the La Trova is like a rich butter cookie slightly burnt. The mouth feel of this cigar certainly resolves on the palate for some time after one smokes it.

Like all Trinidad vitolas, it comes with a pig tail which I had no issue untwisting with my thumb nail. The resultant draw produced from preparing the cigar in this way was quite adequate.

In regards to strength, some have said it's below medium, others argue it's over. I believe that the fact that the La Trova is full of flavour belies its strength and hence the disparity, or lack of communal consensus, in this area. How did it taste? It was rich in butter, salty, full of spice (and I emphasis spice..it was very spicy all the way), contained elements of coffee, earth and leather and it made me smoke more slowly on account of the velvety and voluminous smoke per draw. I also nubbed it until the very last ¼ inch.

The Trinidad La Trova, in my opinion, is not similar to a regular production 'go-to' cigar. Rather, it is like a rich delicacy and is best enjoyed on occasion and preferably after a larger meal. It is not the type of cigar one smokes to precede another. Instead, I would end a night with this one. You'll understand precisely what I mean when you smoke one.

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

Bravo, John! Your eloquence is second to none.

 

[inter4alia]

PUS Oct 17 

LMB Oct 17 Especial No 2

[Wookie]

Bravo. Love the Trinidad funfdaores and vigilas: nutmeg, clove and other baker's spices. Just got a couple boxes of the Trovas and can't wait to "jump them"... (with my apologies to your and Shakespeare's eloquence)

[JohnS]

1 hour ago, THEMISCHMAN said:

Bravo, John! Your eloquence is second to none.

 

 

18 minutes ago, Wookie said:

Bravo. Love the Trinidad funfdaores and vigilas: nutmeg, clove and other baker's spices. Just got a couple boxes of the Trovas and can't wait to "jump them"... (with my apologies to your and Shakespeare's eloquence)

Thank you kindly, gentlemen. What can one say? A special write-up deserved for a special cigar!

[cbenham73]

Giving this H.Upmann a try! It was an excellent short smoke. Smooth dry, solid ash, good smoke output, and smooth mild taste. Will definitely smoke again.

Enjoyed this RA while cleaning up around the pool. Very nice and easy smoke. The H.Upmann from yesterday was lightly better, both will be in regular rotation with my A.Fuente Anejo and Padron 64 Anniversary Maduro.

[Wertman]

First cigar since July of last year.  2006 Diplo 4.  I must say wow it was marshmallow and graham cracker.  Amazing smoke.  Thank you to @cfc1016 for the opportunity.  If I had to rate 95-97 points almost perfect.

[Chucko8]

Throughly enjoyed this first Partagas Serie 2. Passed to me by Nate Chu out of a 5 count box from 2013.

Had a more creamy profile than other Partagas sticks I’ve had though the usual Party traits were still on show. The paprika a little more muted

[daleighan]

[cfc1016]

11 hours ago, BoliDan said:

too strong and left a bad aftertaste. But, we'll see how they do with some age. This is why my stock is 95% CC.  

Story of my cigar smoking life. I just can't smoke ncs anymore for the same reasons you listed.

[jtfrizzy]

A little to rainy out for anything too big so this '14 RG Perlas should be perfect. I must say, these things pack a great flavor in such a little cigar. Anyways, Happy Easter everyone.

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[LLC]

Had a good day and then out for a great evening. Midnight now and really enjoying this POU MAY 12 Siglo I with some San Pellegrino.




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[Connoisseur Kim]

Tried this PC from LFD. Friend told me it would blow my mind...  Surprise: It did not. Put it out half way through, lit up a party short instead.  

I admittingly like air benders, so I guess I can see why he thought I'd like it. But only because of the cinnamon and citrus blast on the retrohale, and nothing else. This was too strong and left a bad aftertaste. But, we'll see how they do with some age. This is why my stock is 95% CC. 

 

 

Much agreed! This is the reason why I really like CCs (I've never tried NCs before but I'm sure that NCs aren't likely being floated on my boat unlike trustworthy CCs due to the same reason as yours)!

[JayHabanos]

San Cristobal De La Habana
El Morro (2001)


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[havanaclub]

Home from a wedding and enjoying a medio Siglo. Cracked a new box and giving these a whirl. My 17s are definitely better but this box will likely be just as good. Just need some more time down.
UTL NOV 18


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[Connoisseur Kim]

Had JL #2 from weekday sampler as break time cigar. I actually prefer RASS over this by slight margin but I have to admit that it is definitely one of the greatest CC Robustos as well as Coffee and Cocoa bomb!

Total Time Spent: 1hr 30mins (longer than my usual time allocation for Robustos)

[Luca]

TOS NOV 16 HUPC from @Akela3rd

Thank you for this!

[Akela3rd]

TOS NOV 16 HUPC from [mention=28662]Akela3rd[/mention]
Thank you for this!

You're welcome sir! How is it?

Sent from 47171 Lempo 

[BoliDan]

Easter morning. Wife playing games on her phone, kid napping. I'll go enjoy the nice morning.?

 

[CampDelta369]

Another Beautiful Day. She is drawing perfect....