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[CampDelta369]

19 hours ago, JohnS said:

San Cristóbal de la Habana El Príncipe TOS Jun 2016

Again, I was wondering how it's been awhile since I've had a San Cristobal de La Habana El Principe. Don't fret though, these have been a strong 'go-to' cigar for me and are still very much in my rotation but honestly speaking, I've been pre-occupied with the Por Larranaga Montecarlos these last few months. And so thanks to Cuban Cigar Website's excellent Smoking Diary feature my suspicions were confirmed today, it has indeed been a little over two months since I had my last El Principe. After smoking this one, perhaps I should have another soon as this was superb.

At a touch over three years of age the flavours in this cigar have melded into a pancake-sweet cocoa and molasses combination, with a hint of light coffee and just a touch of spice. Simply perfect for my tastes, this is how I like them.

I have been at my El Principe fairly young circa DIC 17. Nice and bold now. I hope to let some sit into 3 year mark so I need to be distracted as well. Thanks for another great review.

[HumidorJuan]

Upmann HC. UEB ABR 18  such a little treat when your on the go 

[havanaclub]

Nice lunch smoke on a beautiful day.
RASS TRU MAR 18. This is all molasses, raisin and sweet fruit. Don’t think I have had a sweeter rass.


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[JohnS]

Punch 48 2016 - Especialista en Habanos Exclusivo LGR Ene 2018

I've been most pleased with the past two or three Punch 48 I've had this year and so it was time to light another. When I first tried this cigar (when it was first released) I noted the roasted nut profile in it that was so dominant, after around 18 months the peanut profile is still there, but it doesn't taste roasted anymore.

A Hermosos No.3, at 48 ring gauge x 140 mm (or 5½ inches), the size now seems more akin to a coronas, especially since the Robustos (50 ring gauge) is now the average-sized Habanos vitola these days. The wrapper on this was a deep rosado colour. In fact, it was so reddish-brown that I think the only other cigar that I've sampled in the last five years that was close to this wrapper shade would be the 2014 Partagas Privada Limited Edition. The nut profile was definitely there, but as I stated above, it wasn't roasted because the sour citrus twang that intermingled with a gorgeous light cream was the main flavour I picked up in the first third. In the middle third I got a pick-up of spice, however the sour citrus twang was still there and made the cigar so intriguing. In the final third the spice very much took over, like in a youthful Partagas Serie D No.4 and I had to let it go just past the band.

I'm curious now about that spice as it's the first time I've had so much of it in a Punch 48. I wonder if my next Punch 48 will be much the same? I think I'll find out soon.

[Burningman]

Party PCE ASE SEP 10

[Sprouthog]

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[bigbwalls]

 

Bolivar Royal Corona - July 14

 

[El Hoze]

Getting ready for some NFL. 2003 Des Dieux from a 50 cab I am starting to dig into a bit. Perfect cigar. And if this Beck’s was any colder it would have frozen when I opened it. 

[Chucko8]

Hoyo de Mena farm custom robusto 

These are sensational. Construction is insane taste is super smooth.

 

[jtfrizzy]

MUL MAY 14 Partagas Series D No. 4 paired with a couple fingers of Calumet Farms 12 year Bourbon my buddy brought back straight from the heart of Ketucky. Delicious bourbon with a delicous cigar. Life is good!

 

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[Trimming]

Monarch 

 

[CampDelta369]

A great night with the neighbor night capping. We went big. Partigas Lusi for me and RYJ Churchill for wingman. Bloody crackers all around. An absolute 2 hour treat. Cheers

Okay. A bit of a delicious chaser. Damn the Torpedoes!

[JayHabanos]

 

 

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Partagas- Series NUB

[Jonboy4074]

17 medio siglo...wonderful cigar...hibiki on the rocks to wash it down

I'm in love with these cigars.

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[Raskol]

PLPC (2016)- 24:24

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[potvin]

[Deeg]

13 hours ago, bigbwalls said:

 

Bolivar Royal Corona - July 14

 

That looks like a ULA.  All the Bolis from that summer seem to have that amazing-looking wrapper.

[SonGoku]

[Wookie]

Vigia 2016



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[HumidorJuan]

Little montecarlos to take the edge off   I don’t know if the PL is making my coffee taste better or the other way around. Caramel smoke for breakfast. 

[MigsG]

After a morning of hard work, enjoying this Bolivar Petit Corona ETP MAR 17 which has transformed into a dark coffee cream puff.

 

[JohnS]

Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco ABO Mar 2019

I finally got my chance to smoke this new Le Hoyo line release, thanks to our generous host offering quarter pack options on 24:24 and providing multiple instances of many (24:24) listings recently. According to those recent listings, El Pres has asserted that the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Rio de Seco is possibly the hottest new release selling cigar right now for Habanos S.A. After smoking this today, I believe it.

Before I discuss the flavours let me discuss the dimensions of this cigar. Yes, it's 56 ring gauge but the 140 mm length belies how big it is, when I got my quarter pack I remarked to myself that I distinctly remember the Le Hoyo de San Juan, despite being 54 ring gauge, being bigger. I think the fact that the San Juan is 10 mm longer makes it seem bigger. Also, after having a Punch 48 recently, which is also 140 mm in length (and is around a coronas size in length), I felt that the Punch 48 was also a lot smaller than what it was!

El Pres consistently mentions in his 24:24 listings that young Rio de Seco has a gingerbread spice and cream characteristic to it. I confidently concur with this view. Unlike other Le Hoyo line cigars, the cedar or 'woodiness' in this is diminished and the cream and sweetness is more amplified for its age, in comparison. The San Juan also had more tea notes and a crispy 'toastiness' to its flavours when young for me, this cigar was not like that. Instead it had a very strong ginger and licorice-type sweetness, cream, a hint of cedar and a little cloved spice. I had no issue nubbing it.

So overall, this is another quality release for Habanos S.A. I'm inclined to let my other Rio de Seco rest for some time to allow the creamy texture to take over but if you are inclined to enjoy them young, then I suggest you do so.

[potpest]

Siglo 4 earlier which was terrible in the first third then was beautiful all the way to the nub

Des Dieux, just a perfect cigar every time

[dcbuss]

Happy Friday 

[LLC]

Just back from a few days in Niagara Falls for work and relaxing with a Puntillas while watching F1 practice I recorded earlier today.






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