Popular Post Chucko8 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 First try out of an RA Small Club Corona from 2018 thanks to @KavalanWhisky Nice medium bodied cigar with toasted almond, light cherry and espresso notes. Relaxing with the morning work coffee break. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 12/30/2018 at 7:15 AM, Akela3rd said: HUPC TOS NOV 16 HU Regalias MEG MAR 17 I had the HUPC a couple of days ago and thought I'd compare it with the Regalias... The HUPC was, as ever, a smooth, slightly nutty and for want of a better word, gentle, smoke. I've got a couple of dozen left and shall ration myself on these accordingly. The Regalias isn't as subtle but does share the Upmann DNA with a nutty background. I do think these will settle down nicely but although only a few months younger it's definitely still got 'elbows'. As an experiment I'm going to put the Regalias in my 50 count jar with the HUPC and give them the same conditions for a few months and see what develops. Sent from my ActionMan walkie-talkie Did you ever come back to the Regalias and see how they developed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sprouthog Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post havanaclub Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks to a very generous BOTL for this Lusi GR. Celebrating my 40th! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chucko8 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 minute ago, havanaclub said: Thanks to a very generous BOTL for this Lusi GR. Celebrating my 40th! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Happy birthday mate. Now that's how you celebrate the entry into the naughty forties!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HumidorJuan Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Cuaba Distinguidos LGR JUN 18 Once the gage opened up, the peanut butter came out. got creamy with a great caramelized bread crust midway thru and finished with a lovely, well structured flavour profile into the final third. I swear i'm not drunk, I tasted parmigiano reggiano near the end 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, MigsG said: Did you ever come back to the Regalias and see how they developed? I've had a couple since then but although they've smoothed out a little they're really not in the same league as the HUPC.Good for the price but there's better out there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bri Fi Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 I’ve never had a good NC montecristo. This was no exception. It’s actually a good looking cigar covered in bands from head to foot. Crappy NC such as these give them a bad reputation. There are many great NC out there. Had this in my humidor for about three years. Needed to get rid of it. Half turned to ashes. The other half went into the trash. 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 36 minutes ago, Akela3rd said: I've had a couple since then but although they've smoothed out a little they're really not in the same league as the HUPC.Good for the price but there's better out there. Thanks - so perhaps the Corona Major would be a better alternative? Any experience with it? If you don't mind reading my last posting here, does it sound like I had an HUPC, Regalias or Corona Major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trimming Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Went to town via pump boat to get a few things for the local Barangay Fiesta tonight & tomorrow The locals go all out on sound system Time to enjoy a mojito (only found brown sugar) and a D.C. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ElJavi76 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 9 hours ago, havanaclub said: Thanks to a very generous BOTL for this Lusi GR. Celebrating my 40th! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Happy birthday Brent! Many more. I hope it was a fantastic smoke. Cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoliDan Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 17 hours ago, MigsG said: Really? Never had the Coronas major! I'd like to know because I thoroughly enjoyed it. I should probably buy a couple sticks of the Regalias and Coronas Major and compare! Unless someone wants to trade with me for a couple of sticks! Thanks @BoliDan Well, it was actually a little jest to throw in additional confusion in to the matter. Major is very slightly longer than the PC and Regalias. Since I piqued your interest though, yes, it is definitely more forward with those Upmann Cinnamon/Nutmeg/Cafe Creme flavors all the way through. BUT, it will be on the stronger side of medium-full, and a bit more punch in the face and more unbalanced. You probably had the PC which was more refined than powerful. The PC was one of great Mild strength but full-flavored cubans that I lament the disappearance of. I do normally suggest the Major or Majestics for smaller rg, these days, but I felt it necessary to give you a heads up on the Major's strength before you bought a box blind. I personally love majors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post THEMISCHMAN Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 MSU NOV 18. This was a very enjoyable smoking experience. It’s been dry boxing for a little over a week and smoked wonderful. The burn got a little funny for a little while because it’s pretty windy but once it died down it corrected itself. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 58 minutes ago, BoliDan said: Well, it was actually a little jest to throw in additional confusion in to the matter. Major is very slightly longer than the PC and Regalias. Since I piqued your interest though, yes, it is definitely more forward with those Upmann Cinnamon/Nutmeg/Cafe Creme flavors all the way through. BUT, it will be on the stronger side of medium-full, and a bit more punch in the face and more unbalanced. You probably had the PC which was more refined than powerful. The PC was one of great Mild strength but full-flavored cubans that I lament the disappearance of. I do normally suggest the Major or Majestics for smaller rg, these days, but I felt it necessary to give you a heads up on the Major's strength before you bought a box blind. I personally love majors. I figured, it certainly did grab my attention! Thank you for that description. It sounds like I will enjoy the Major. I wonder if removing them from the tubos and dryboxing for up to a week will remove some of that punch. Maybe it's worth an experiment. If I had the PC, then it was a great experience and I have it memorialized on here to fondly look back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George-eed Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Party Lusi, the perfect companion for a lazy afternoon on the beachSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MountainMilG Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 It's a Party! 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Montecristo No.1 MER Mar 2013 (thanks @awkwardPause!) If I had to guess what sells, in terms of annual volume, amongst the original Montecristo line when it was first released in 1935, I'd say the No.4 followed by the No.2 would sell in the greatest numbers. The Montecristo No.5 would be next followed by a distance by No.1 and No.3. The reason the last two would be less in demand, in my view, would be due to their vitola dimensions rather than how good a cigar they are. Lonsdales and coronas respectively don't currently sell in great numbers, hence their recent mass deletions in the last 15 to 20 years. After smoking this No.1, I find it a great shame how it's 'under-the-radar', but I'd say that would be less so amongst enthusiasts on our forum. This six-year-old Montecristo No.1 was graciously gifted to me by @awkwardPause. It continues a great run I've had with Montecristo No.1's in the past 24 months, albeit, the other ones have all been around 2 years of age. How was this different to those? In a word, the citrus twang! My other youthful Montecristo No.1's have all had that mild Montecristo coffee and cocoa element to them, but none embodied that citrus twang like this one! The citrus twang began from the first puff, and together with a strong almond nut combination, dominated the cigar well into the middle third. When cigars start off so well, like this one, my hope is always that they would continue to do so into the second third and thankfully this one did. In the last third it picked up in leather and the underlying Montecristo cocoa and coffee, but I simply loved the complexity and mildness this cigar offered my senses. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Akela3rd Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks - so perhaps the Corona Major would be a better alternative? Any experience with it? If you don't mind reading my last posting here, does it sound like I had an HUPC, Regalias or Corona Major? The bands (on mine at least) are very subtly different with the HUPC having a slightly smaller one. Cross reference the picture here and see what you think... And the HUPC never made it to 2017...Sent from 47171 Lempo 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rupe Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Monte Carlo 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, Akela3rd said: The bands (on mine at least) are very subtly different with the HUPC having a slightly smaller one. Cross reference the picture here and see what you think... And the HUPC never made it to 2017... Sent from 47171 Lempo This was very helpful. I compared the band of the cigar I smoked. The gold border on the Regalias is thicker. That is the detail that stands out to me. I had a Regalias. Awesome ? Thanks @Akela3rd I'm very impressed with it for a cheap and cheerful. I'll also be taking Bolidan's advice and trying out the Corona Major side by side. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted May 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2019 Romeo y Julieta- Short Churchill Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CampDelta369 Posted May 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2019 Partagas evening. Perfect finish to the day that started out with clouds and drizzle. A too firm of a roll and regrets my Easy Draw is at home. Going to suck it up. Starts out nuts, cream, leather, black coffee w a spice hit. A beautiful wrapper. Cheers boys. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wade1979 Posted May 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2019 Enjoying this SLR on the deck, after power washing said deck. Enjoy your weekend FOH! 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post LLC Posted May 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2019 ARG ABR 14 Sir Winnie. Awesome cigar and had it watching a great game 5 Raptors win in Milwaukee Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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