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[eastburn84]

Got a CoRo with a growler of my favorite local beer on my 36th.

A beautiful  night in Co U.S.

 

[JayHabanos]

Picadores 17


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[westg]

Hoyo du Roi from 03 I think. Just beautiful.

Dantes. Cracked a box last night . This morning , pain from to much Zacapa.I find myself asking why do I do this to myself. 

 

 

[Raskol]

C&C Time. HDM Le Hoyo De San Juan (2016) - 24:24

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[potvin]

[havanaclub]

2013 belle encre brown label blend. These never ever disappoint, so rich and very cubanesk.


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[Kaptain Karl]

Smoked some great cigars over New Years at home and in Tahoe. The Winston was young and inconsistent, but it was insanely complex and rich at times. The espy just didn’t have enough smoke production and wasn’t complex, but the orange/honey/graham cracker flavor profile is just amazing. The PL Robusto had awful construction but good flavors. The ‘08 D4 tasted completely different than a young D4, it was fascinating and delicious. The Monte espy#2 from sept 18 was amazing, definitely the first from the box that was ready to smoke and the QdO CC did it’s cohiba impression like the rest of the box had. I certainly wish I could consistently reach for the higher end stuff like this consistently! 

[BoliDan]

15 hours ago, eastburn84 said:

Got a CoRo with a growler of my favorite local beer on my 36th.

A beautiful  night in Co U.S.

 

Love that brewery. Fantastic pub food too.

[99call]

44 minutes ago, Kaptain Karl said:

QdO CC did it’s cohiba impression

How very dare you!

[CampDelta369]

C&C Time here. Morning Reyes

[Rupe]

Monte 2

RG Panatelas Extra

 

[JohnS]

Cohiba Piramides Extra (circa 2012)

The Cohiba Piramides Extra, chances are...you've never had one, or more likely one or two in your lifetime (or less than a box, which comes in a 10-count). If this the case, what is it about this Cohiba addition to the classic line that warrants the "extra" in its moniker, apart from the price?

The Cohiba Piramides Extra was introduced as an addition to the Linea Clasica group of cigars (i.e. Lanceros, Esplendidos, Robustos, Coronas Especiales, Panatelas and Exquisitos) within the Cohiba marca in 2012. It was noted for its dimensions being a little larger than the standard piramide cigar such as the Montecristo No.2, which is 52 ring gauge by 156 mm (or 6.15 inches) in length. The Cohiba Piramides Extra is 54 ring gauge (1/32 on a inch larger) and 160 mm in length (4 mm or 1/6 of an inch longer). These larger dimensions I believe define why it was labelled as "extra", but I'd argue that the price point in comparison to other Habanos cigars would similarly justify why it's named "extra", especially in regards to price increases since its inception.

The other thing that the Cohiba Piramides Extra is noted for is its hologrammatic band which it was released with. In mid-2014, the other Cohiba vitolas began to follow suit.

When I first purchased a box of this cigar, it was on special. Five or six years later the price is two-and-a-half to three times what my original purchase price was, so it's no surprise that I smoke these on occasion. In fact, I'd say the greater majority of our members smoke this cigar only 'on occasion'.

What about the blend? How does it compare to other Cohiba vitolas? In a recent poll on our forum the following question was asked; "Which is the most flavoursome Cohiba today?" Responses were limited to cigars from 2015 onwards. The Esplendidos garnered 21% of votes, followed by the Robusto which received 13%. The Cohiba Piramides Extra received around 6% of the vote, but more importantly it came eighth out of 14 cigars.  Why did it not poll higher?

In my opinion, firstly, the premium price disqualifies it from creating a better brand awareness. I feel cigar enthusiasts simply don't smoke enough of them in comparison to other Cohiba cigars. Secondly, if you were to compare it to the Esplendidos, which topped this poll, I tend to find it rather full-flavoured and most Cohiba cigars are noted for being more milder and subtle in their flavours.

I would counter that the Cohiba Piramides Extra is still flavoursome. However, don't approach it expecting mild Cohiba grass/hay, honey or milk coffee. On the contrary, like this one I smoked today, it tends to be stronger on that mocha coffee flavour and lighter on any grass/hay to be found. Sure, I got that Cohiba honey and citrus but the stronger mocha flavour tends to invite spice at times, and I got this too.

In regards to strength, it's a mild-medium to medium cigar, even after 5 to 7 years, but make no mistake, it's full-flavoured. It's the type of cigar you reach for 'on occasion'.

[Shatner's Bassoon]

Juan Lopez Seleccion no 1. Not had one before, but really enjoying this so far.

 

 

[lovethehaze]

Oh how I love when the perfecto opens up 

[Graves]

Party short

[Wookie]

Started with a flourish of vanilla, floral notes and solid earth. Magnificent beginning which transcended to more traditional bolivar character I associate with the BCG in the second half (one of my favorites). Finished full and plate-licking good. What a triumph. 93-95 points now IMO. 

[noreaster]

' 17 E2... I always considered the  Lusi to be the King of Partagas but now I'm not so sure....

[jtfrizzy]

ETP JUN 16 Ramon Allones Specially Selected paired with a Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout. On another note, I really hope all you friends in Australia are doing alright with these fires that have been going on for some time now. I wish you all nothing but the best and hope you all stay safe. I'll keep all you Ausies and your wonderful country in my prayers!

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[BoliDan]

Oh boy. Sick kid, wife has a pinched nerve in her back. Im exhausted and work is piling up while im taking care of everyone. Need a robusto.

 

[JayHabanos]

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[westg]

On 1/8/2020 at 11:38 AM, westg said:

Hoyo du Roi from 03 I think. Just beautiful.

Dantes. Cracked a box last night . This morning , pain from to much Zacapa.I find myself asking why do I do this to myself. 

 

 

My two posts on separate days...have turned into one post again. Do I have three guesses. ?

[Lotusguy]

Gotta love a smoking room - I don’t often have the opportunity to have a stick while laying in bed in my undies

 

This one was quite alright but I don’t regret selling the rest of that box.

 

 

[Raskol]

C&C Time. QDO 50 from our host.

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[RDB]

This was a bit of an indulgence: a late morning Fundy. ARS JUL 19 so a very young stick. It’s my first from a fragile looking box with verrry thin claro-colorado wrappers, this one with a fairly big crack at the foot. However, construction and burn turned out to be excellent, and the flavours were classic Trini burnt cakes. Started out quite mild (as lanceros do), and I particularly love that cool first third. Really looking forward to the rest of the box now.

 

 

And from a few days ago, a rich little RyJ Petit Royale from SMA JUN 18. I love these for a short, tasty smoke.

[Rupe]

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