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[JohnS]

Partagás Serie du Connaisseur No.3 circa 2001 (thanks @Fuzz!)

I am again indebted to the generosity of @Fuzz to gift this special cigar to me, as it has long being discontinued (circa 2010). The Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No.3 is a forum favourite, a much-missed skinny with a delectable 35 ring gauge by 143 mm length (or 5⅝ inches). Otherwise known by its factory name of 'Carlotas', how I wish this size and this cigar could be re-released. Alas, one can wish!

This had a similar profile to the Partagas 8-9-8 from 2006 which preceded this cigar, albeit the Serie du Connaisseur No.3 was much milder, had more sourdough, coffee and notes of pepper or spice and was a touch drier, hence why it was 'crispy' or 'toasty' throughout and why it drew a lot of smoke and burned quicker.

If El Pres and Hamlet have aimed to replicate this flavour profile in the N3 Carlota release this year then I tip my hat off to them, for this cigar has a nice profile and deserves to be brought back, in my opinion.

[irratebass]

HUHC EPM JUN 17

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[lovethehaze]

UEB SEP 17 PLPC. Getting much sweeter .... still no caramel but def sugar and nice toasted tobacco. Got better the deeper i smoked it as well 

cheers 

[Lotusguy]

You don’t see these being smoked very often (like, sadly, most rare cigars). LFDC Short Robusto - the first of the LFDC RE.

Extremely enjoyable.

[LLC]

I watched the Toronto Raptors get their rings and raise the championship banner and then the World Series. Wanted something special to smoke so picked a Hamlet Flying Pig from 2015. 

It did not disappoint, full flavor and full bodied A great cigar would be an understatement.

 

[JayHabanos]

My dog passed away today. So sad to lose my best smoking buddy. So many good walks together

Hoyo De Monterrey- Double Coronas
Feb 17


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[MigsG]

Another fantastic ALO ENE 17 RGPC this afternoon with my usual latte. These have been rich in flavor and fragrant, like a blend of a Monte 4, Monte Media Corona, and savory wood. Hot day. No breeze. Fragrant smoke curling all around me.  Please don't go, summer. 

Earlier today had this '19 HUHC with this dark wrapper. Bold flavors of dark roast, baking spices evident, and a sugar sweetness.  Flavorful cigar.  Could use some more rest but already good with a latte.  Thanks to @Thirds for this one!

[GinFizzLove]

Foundation Highclere Castle. Curious if the blenders were going for a QDO Corona Claro vibe, as had some similarities. Either way, decent mild NC. Although needed the perfecdraw for it, so maybe they were trying to imitate a Cuban ?

[SonGoku]

H. Upmann - Connoisseur No. 1 (POS AGO 11) with ice tea after breakfast and some minor chores.

[lovethehaze]

My dog passed away today. So sad to lose my best smoking buddy. So many good walks together

Hoyo De Monterrey- Double Coronas
Feb 17


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I’m sorry for your loss prayers are with you


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[Raskol]

Punch Punch (2016) - 24:24

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[David88]

I was given an unexpected day off today. Rain caused flooding in Cairo so lots of people have been unable to get to work. This Petit Edmundo was certainly a great way to spend a lunch in the sun!

[havanaclub]

PSP Wide Churchill ATE ABR 18. Just excellent!!


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[Rupe]

Alex Gonzalez lonsdale

 

 

Media corona for round 2

 

[JohnS]

Punch Punch 48 2016 - Especialista en Habanos Exclusivo LGR Ene 2018

I have enjoyed the Hermosos No.3-sized Punch 48 from time-to-time since its release in mid-2017. I've generally found them to be more nutty than the regular production Corona Gorda-sized Punch Punch and have less sour cream and cloved spice notes in general.

This Punch 48 had cedar, nut and a gorgeous citrus twang to it but it was let down by some bunched leaves that wouldn't burn properly towards the end if the first third. This lasted until just after the middle third, so not long, but it was enough to char the cigar and it induced a slight bitter flavour which remained until the end, which I pitched early, just before the halfway point of the end third.

It's a shame as I've had very good to outstanding Punch 48 in the last two years and I'm hoping that this cigar turns out to be an anomaly.

[wineguy]

2010 RE Box code unknown.  It was outstanding in all aspects.  Thanks @Cayman17

[TTP21]

First cigar in 3 weeks. Figured I'd make it a good one. Special thanks to @MigsG!

[irratebass]

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[SigmundChurchill]

I’m celebrating my 10 year old daughter making the travel basketball team.  We got the email this morning. They only pick 10 girls and there is no participation trophy, you either make the team or you don't.  She wanted it so bad, and even though she had no doubts that she would make it, I was really nervous.  Not because I didn't think she was good enough.  I do.  But I was worried about it being political.  A lot of other fathers participate in the league, but since I work so much, I cant.  Also, what if she had an off day at the tryouts?

Anyway, I wanted to smoke some good cigars today.

I started with a Siglo VI, early this morning, before we even got the email, because I always smoke a Siglo VI at the end of a 24 hour shift.  Then I moved on to some other good stuff.

2014 Monte 2 on the way to the golf course.

Novedosos 

80th

[lovethehaze]

RAG NOV 17 Trinidad Vigia 

mostly twang some almond and doughnut. Randomly smelt of buttered popcorn for the 1st 1/2. Coffee finally coming now into the last 1/3. 
nice smoke 

[THEMISCHMAN]

I’m celebrating my 10 year old daughter making the travel basketball team.  We got the email this morning. They only pick 10 girls and there is no participation trophy, you either make the team or you don't.  She wanted it so bad, and even though she had no doubts that she would make it, I was really nervous.  Not because I didn't think she was good enough.  I do.  But I was worried about it being political.  A lot of other fathers participate in the league, but since I work so much, I cant.  Also, what if she had an off day at the tryouts?
Anyway, I wanted to smoke some good cigars today.
I started with a Siglo VI, early this morning, before we even got the email, because I always smoke a Siglo VI at the end of a 24 hour shift.  Then I moved on to some other good stuff.

2014 Monte 2 on the way to the golf course.

Novedosos 

80th

Congratulations to her!!

[saintsmokealot]

Mercaderes

[RDB]

Sancho Non-plus ATE MAY 18. Great stuff. Dark wrapper, squidgy feel, nice slightly firm draw. Rich and salty, and a great pairing with 50% dark milk chocolate.

[Cayman17]

3 hours ago, wineguy said:

2010 RE Box code unknown.  It was outstanding in all aspects.  Thanks @Cayman17

I appreciate the kind words but I gave you an Esplendido.  We had a few drinks that day ?

[CgarDan]

Nomad Drop Dead Gorgeous. Really nice change of flavors throughout the cigar