FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[daleighan]

Especiale no.2

[Trimming]

Part of the Baragay Fiesta

Found white sugar

 

[Deeg]

Another SD4 from my NOV 17 box (I really need reinforcements if I'm going to follow through on the plan to age these).  Even after a layoff of a few years the SD4 continues to strike me as a quintessentially "classic" Cuban cigar.  Nothing extraordinarily unique, but the core elements are in perfect harmony.  What stands out is the creaminess, and the complexity of the wood notes - not just cedar here, but various other wood notes.  If you're familiar with Mizunara (Japanese) oak as used to age whisky, I definitely get that - a bit floral, with Eastern spice notes like cardamom and even sandalwood.  And the gentleness of the development - a gradual deepening and build of the body with a hint of delicious salty tang, but it's a luxury ride and not a sports car.

[SigmundChurchill]

My yearly Memorial Day Weekend ritual:  After the 3 hour drive from NJ to my beach house, I put my stuff down inside the house, and before I even unpack, I go out on the deck and smoke a Siglo VI.

Happy Summer everyone!

Followed by a BBF

And finishing up the day with a CoRo.

[BoliDan]

First El Principe. I always ignored these in favor of the big 3 BCJ, Party Shorts and RASCC. I found a new favorite. So much clean baking spices, and malty!

Some lady kept bugging me for a puff. So rude.

[JohnS]

Partagás Serie D No.4 OPA Mar 2010

In case you didn't know it, modern consensus in the Habanos community suggests that the number one selling Cuban vitola in the world is no longer the Montecristo No.4, rather it has been surpassed by the Partagas Serie D No.4. That's not bad for a cigar that because of its size (50 ring gauge x 124 mm or 4.9 inches) sold only 5000 boxes annually when it was first released in the 1960s.

This Partagas Serie D No.4 was gifted to me by an anonymous benefactor (yes, you know who you are...and thank you!) a number of years ago, I decided today it was time to see how it was coming along, before I could change my mind and let it age into its tenth year!

It was completely different to my MEG Abr 2016 Partagas Serie D No.4, which because of its 'toastiness' and pepper/spice prompted me to rest the remainders in the box until the sourdough started to peak through in the blend. This nine-year-old Party D4 was very mild, replete of sourdough, leather and cream and capped off with some black coffee. There was no pepper or spice as such and it satisfied in every way, this is pretty much how I prefer my Partagas cigars. Luckily I have one more from the same box to be thankful for at sometime before or around its tenth birthday!

[CampDelta369]

Kicking off long weekend by shortening my Friday and working Saturday. Monday Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 BLUES V BRUINS. Really pulling for Blues here. The defense has to sort out the Marchand line that ate up Carolina. Low scoring defensive games maybe. Great goaltending both sides of ice as usual at this level. It will be a special CC day.

This young RASS EOS DIC 18 smoking great only 30+ days in Humi at 65%RH. Cheers 

 

[Orion21]

A 2015 La Fuerza to start my weekend. Paired with a nice Sancere. Cheers boys and girls!

[CampDelta369]

47 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Partagás Serie D No.4 OPA Mar 2010

In case you didn't know it, modern consensus in the Habanos community suggests that the number one selling Cuban vitola in the world is no longer the Montecristo No.4, rather it has been surpassed by the Partagas Serie D No.4. That's not bad for a cigar that because of its size (50 ring gauge x 124 mm or 4.9 inches) sold only 5000 boxes annually when it was first released in the 1960s.

This Partagas Serie D No.4 was gifted to me by an anonymous benefactor (yes, you know who you are...and thank you!) a number of years ago, I decided today it was time to see how it was coming along, before I could change my mind and let it age into its tenth year!

It was completely different to my MEG Abr 2016 Partagas Serie D No.4, which because of its 'toastiness' and pepper/spice prompted me to rest the remainders in the box until the sourdough started to peak through in the blend. This nine-year-old Party D4 was very mild, replete of sourdough, leather and cream and capped off with some black coffee. There was no pepper or spice as such and it satisfied in every way, this is pretty much how I prefer my Partagas cigars. Luckily I have one more from the same box to be thankful for at sometime before or around its tenth birthday!

Thanks for another great insight into an aged CC. This is the one so far in last 2 months that really twisted my head. The PSD4. That sour cream with a touch of fruitiness in the second third that I never experienced before. It just cooled down that spicy first. Amazing. Just a another single out of the store from our host.

[Orion21]

5 minutes ago, CampDelta369 said:

Thanks for another great insight into an aged CC. This is the one so far in last 2 months that really twisted my head. The PSD4. That sour cream with a touch of fruitiness in the second third that I never experienced before. It just cooled down that spicy first. Amazing. Just a another single out of the store from our host.

Aged CC are very different than their younger versions. I’ve been smoking Cuban cigars for over 10 years. Loaded up between 2010 and 2013 (really loaded up). Between 2014-15 my buying tailed off to almost nothing. I currently hold 20 years worth of cigars based on my smoking habits. I have to say, I do miss some of the younger cigars with their youthful vigor. Some, like the PSD4 have mellowed significantly over the years and I prefer them young (1-3 yrs of age). Others have aged into masterpieces and I much prefer the aged version. 

What I have learned over the years is that if you buy a box new and it’s too strong or the flavors are “closed down” let them rest for 12-18 months. You will be rewarded, then enjoy them! 

My 2 cents.

 

Cheers

[THEMISCHMAN]

UME ABR 15 Fonseca No. 1

[BoliDan]

9 minutes ago, Buck14 said:

I feel like I need more picture. ? Do you have an overhang there? Is that mounted on your siding? 

[Buck14]

8 minutes ago, BoliDan said:

I feel like I need more picture. ? Do you have an overhang there? Is that mounted on your siding? 

 

[FHFinster]

Started off with a 2014 La Fuerza, a stick I haven’t touched in years. This cigar was excellent, but not to my taste. 

 

Life too short, so I lit up ‘ol reliable. 

 

[FHFinster]

47 minutes ago, Buck14 said:

 

Fantastic. Jersey City?

[Buck14]

24 minutes ago, FHFinster said:

Fantastic. Jersey City?

CHICAGO

North Side

??Jersey ??????

[Buck14]

SANCHOS

 

 

 

 

[inter4alia]

A little before and after... 

C&C time with Fonseca No 1 while I put together my newbie/vet box pass post. 

UME Sep 16 punch punch courtesy of @Markspring1978via the PIF. This is my first one more than two years old. Makes a big difference to my taste. Really enjoying this one. 

[BoliDan]

1 hour ago, Buck14 said:

SANCHOS

? Are those the ones you picked up in Spain? My God, man. What a monster! What's the smoke time on that? An entire 4 hour baseball game?

[Buck14]

12 hours ago, BoliDan said:

? Are those the ones you picked up in Spain? My God, man. What a monster! What's the smoke time on that? An entire 4 hour baseball game?

Yep from Spain from 2000.

I’m about 75 minutes in and halfway done.

And it is absolutely fantastic! 

EDIT: Total smoking time on the Sanchos was 3 Hours 5 Minutes!

[mtd057]

Great start to the long weekend! 

[Artin]

HDM Palmas Extra (BUP NOV 17)




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[SmokinNukie]

FOH La Puntilla by Alex.








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[Mr.T]

My first smoke of the warm weather season after a brutal winter and no better way to kick off the Memorial Day holiday weekend than some fine Irish whisky and an SLR DC’05...have a great Memorial Day weekend all!


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[RijkdeGooier]

A day of strong smokes. Started with the CR from Milagros at the Hotel Nacional (below) and continued with the deceptively slim powerhouses from La Escepcion. 

A day of good smoking?