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[Connoisseur Kim]

1 hour ago, David88 said:

I smoked a Monte 1935 Maltes this weekend. I picked this up in the 1935 sampler from a few months ago and it’s the first I have had from them, although I have previously sampled the Dumas and Leyenda. 

What an incredible smoke, it’s my least favourite of the three but still fantastic. With the scarcity of Behike and the crazy prices they are going for, I’m not sure why more people aren’t picking these up

For Montecristo Linea 1935, I only had Dumas and Leyenda from our host (weekday sampler). Like everyone says, Leyenda is the best of Montecristo Linea 1935 in my opinion. What about yours?

I agree that Montecristo Linea 1935 deserves to get more attention since it is not only the super premium lineup of the brand like Cohiba Behike but also out of this world in terms of taste and flavour especially Leyenda ?!

P.S. The Montecristo Linea 1935 and others like Connoisseur B are still not available in my country (Korea) even now by the way...

[bigbwalls]

 

PSD4 - June 18

[Sprouthog]

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[LLC]

OLM JUN 15 HDM San Juan



LR SEP 12 VR RE Canada, XV Aniversario


LBT MAY 12 Siglo VI



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[FHFinster]

The wind kicked the heck out of this one.  

And

(Beach + Sun + Wind) x 5hr = Wicked Sunburn

Was pretty cold, so I really had no sense of the sun’s strength today.  I should know better though.

[Guest Nekhyludov]

TUP OCT 14 Punch DC. This has been an incredible box.

[JohnS]

Cohiba Talismán 2017 - Edición Limitada UAO Ago 2017

Do you remember the hype surrounding the release of the Cohiba Talisman 2017 Limited Edition? It was launched in London in October 2017, it sold out quickly despite a hefty price tag and it was subject to rumours of unauthorised pre-sales in the United States or distribution of copied fakes. From a marketing point of view, what more could Habanos S.A want?

It is the seventh Cohiba Limited Edition since 2001 (Piramides Extra 2001 and 2006, Double Corona in 2003, Sublime in 2004, 1966 in 2011 and Robustos Supremos in 2014 were the others). It is a Cañonazo Doble at 54 ring gauge x 154 mm or 6.1 inches in length. The common name for this cigar is a Robustos Extra, however take note of that factory name as the Cohiba Siglo VI is a Cañonazo, being slightly smaller, and in my mind, this cigar is its direct cousin in terms of how it smoked.

If you have picked a 10-count box of these (or two), or perhaps split them as I have (with our dear friend @Luca...thank you mate), what can you expect? How do you approach this cigar in terms of when to smoke it and how does it compare to other Cohiba vitolas?

After smoking this today I can assert that the Talisman is like an amplified Siglo VI, much like the Robustos Supremos was like an amplified Magicos, in my opinion. There was complexity through the thirds too.

Prior to smoking it, I untwisted the pigtail and removed the cap with my thumbnail. The draw was fine, as was the smell of hay/barnyard on the wrapper. The cold draw has notes of coffee, nuts and a little spice.

The first third saw this at its very best. I was especially impressed by the smoothness and velvety plumes of smoke on the draw, which were plentiful throughout. Cohiba mocha coffee, citrus, a little honey and a buttered cream texture reminded me of some of the best aged Cohiba Siglo VI's I've enjoyed over the years.

The middle third saw some spice or white pepper notes and anise sweetness pick up in the blend. At this point I wanted to compare notes on the retrohale as I find aged Cohibas very pleasurable to exhale through the nose, and this did not disappoint, it had quality spice but did not overwhelm via retrohaling at any point.

The final third saw change further still. The cigar picked up in darker coffee, earth and leather notes but it still had that honey and anise sweetness. It was easy to nub.

My conclusion on the Talisman? It ended up being a great choice to celebrate my birthday this weekend. Like the Robustos Supremos, this will get better with a few years as the middle and final third meld and becomes more akin to the flavours in the first third, no doubt. However, I enjoyed the cigar for what is was. I wouldn't hesitate to choose it to celebrate another milestone event in the near future.

[MigsG]

Enjoying a '14 Montecristo No. 5 courtesy of @HopeUgood. 

Creamy, spicy, sweetness of cocoa, smooth

[JACDO]

[Bri Fi]

Partagas Serie E no2. Fireproof binder for the first two thirds. Construction was shit. My first E2 but it was ROTT so probably some moister content issues. Next one will be a year from now.

Trinidad Reyes ARS SEP 17. Had put the E2 down. You can see it blew up in the background. Crazy how you can want a cigar to relax and if you get a bad one you end up with a worse mood than when you started. Much better now. 

[SmokinNukie]

Siglo custom from Yolanda lastnight.





I liked it so much that after smoking these




I smoked another Yolanda custom Siglo.



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[jtfrizzy]

ELU MAY 14 H. Upmann Sir Winston paired with a little Eagle Rare Bourbon. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

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[JayHabanos]

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[CampDelta369]

Another great impromptu meal with neighbor. New Zealand Lamb chops, Colorado Elk Ribeye, Gluteney IPA, and Laphroaig Single Malt.

Oh, Diplomaticos No.2 for me and MC#2 for me mate since he did the grilling and kept my glass full. The Dip No.2 was cigar of the month. A single out of the store? Smoked like an aged beauty. He nubbed the MC#2 as well. Cheers 

 

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[saintsmokealot]

[Raskol]

C&C Time!

 

JL No. 1

[joeruby]

2013 HDM EPI 2, paired with a Coopers Best Extra Stout, both shared, with my lovely wife. Great combination (all three..) EPI 2 just sublime!

[joeruby]

Cheers JohnS , and a belated Happy Birthday ? to you.

[ErikB72]

Well isn’t this nice 

[Astar20]

48 hours down 48 to go an ERDM choix Supreme from 15 tastes like cashews with some honeycomb delicious! 

 

[JayHabanos]

Partagas- Shorts (2015)

 

Shorts NUB!

 

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Hoyo De Monterrey - Palmas Extra


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[JACDO]

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

Yesterday’s stroll in the woods cigar. ETP APR 16 Petit Coronas from the first Handicapped Box Pass.

Today’s stroll in the woods cigar. ALO JUL 16.

[Guantanamera]

16 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

Partagas Serie E no2. Fireproof binder for the first two thirds. Construction was shit. My first E2 but it was ROTT so probably some moister content issues. Next one will be a year from now.

Trinidad Reyes ARS SEP 17. Had put the E2 down. You can see it blew up in the background. Crazy how you can want a cigar to relax and if you get a bad one you end up with a worse mood than when you started. Much better now. 

I've had the same experience with the E2. Fire proof wrapper, tunnels, uneven burn.....generally poor construction! Too bad.