FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[maverickdrinker]

2017 Edicion regional el Rey Del Mundo WIH 20 year today...

2007 Cohiba Robusto today. Even wrote down the box code. Lol. OEB MAR 07




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[JohnS]

Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco ABO Mar 2019

The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco may only have been with us since 2018 but my what an impact its made! Yes, we may lament its 56 ring gauge, but believe me, this thing sells; it really sells!

For me, it's unlike other Hoyo De Monterrey cigars of the 'Le Hoyo' line. I have des Dieux from 2013/14, du Depute and de San Juan from 2015 and with these cigars I always feel that they can still benefit from more time down. I feel no such sentiment towards these recent-2019 de Rio Seco. These are simply smoking superbly right now!

I find the large ring gauge is always a challenge to straight cut properly, hence why I often go for a large punch cut with my Credo 3-in-1 Punch Cutter. Today, I went for a straight cut with my Xikar XO Cutter and this did the trick. The draw was also spot on.

Like the greater majority of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars, these are light in strength. I enjoyed the cedar, gingerbread and spice aspects to this cigar today, along with its creamy texture. I know I will back for another one from my humidor soon!

Montecristo Especiales No.2 REG Nov 2018

This was the first Montecristo Especiales No.2 that I've had this year. The last one I had was in November 2019 and I find they rarely let me down, both in construction and flavour. This one was outstanding from 'go-to-whoa' (i.e. from beginning to end). For a cigar less than two years old, I marvel how light this was in strength and how subtle it was in flavour. Montecristo coffee combined with a powdered milk cocoa, there were hints of vanilla sweetness, almond nut and a creamy texture throughout. Simply wondrous!

[inter4alia]

9 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Montecristo Especiales No.2 REG Nov 2018

This was the first Montecristo Especiales No.2 that I've had this year. The last one I had was in November 2019 and I find they rarely let me down, both in construction and flavour. This one was outstanding from 'go-to-whoa' (i.e. from beginning to end). For a cigar less than two years old, I marvel how light this was in strength and how subtle it was in flavour. Montecristo coffee combined with a powdered milk cocoa, there were hints of vanilla sweetness, almond nut and a creamy texture throughout. Simply wondrous!

Excellent to hear, John. I have a box of the exact same code that I haven't cracked open yet. I guess it's time to fix that. Thanks for the review, and the inspiration! 

[JayHabanos]

Habaneros


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[havanaclub]

Having a BUP NOV 17 Lusi with WT101



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[Chucko8]

C&C time with a Monte Maltes

Mag 46 with beers for this Thursday night. Quality time 

C&C with a Punch Punch from 2017 to get the day underway 

[NicPac]

From 2018. 

[BoliDan]

1 hour ago, Lrabold89 said:

having some wt rare breed now with a punch punch, and despite having let it sit out for at least an hour, im finding its cask strength to be a bit too much for a cigar.....how do you find it? i love the whiskey but idk about it with a cigar

Yeah, I think the plain 101 would have done just fine. I try not to overthink pairing too much and just smoke the cigar I want and have the drink I want for the time being.

[BoliDan]

Coloniales

Had to switch it out for a montecarlo. Disappointingly wind tunnel. It was tunnelling like crazy. No flavor. First dud out of this box though.

bcj 2017

#4

[WABOOM]

TOU JUL 17. I love these.

[THEMISCHMAN]

TOU DIC 17

[Islandboy]

I’m on a roll this week...no duds, all studs. Tonight, a tasty JL2, yesterday it was an excellent HU2, a stellar Mag 46 on Tuesday, and the week started with the first La Fuerza from my first box...delicious! I just realized they’re all from our host. Coincidence? I think not. 
Cheers!

[StogieSteve23]

7 hours ago, RDB said:

A little RG Perla tonight, GOS MAY 18 and smoking great.

Tried my first Perla tonight and loved it.  Excellent short smoke. 

[SirVantes]

ULE JUL 14 Picadores = frosted cornflakes

 

[GaryK 54]

HdM Epicure Especial.

[Zaphod42]

Bolivar PC. MUR JUL 12. 
 

[Kongelunden]

Afternoon RASS. Box code AUM MAR 15.

[Wookie]

[sw15825]

SC El Principie. LGR JUL 17. Really amazing how this cigar has a light to medium body, but so full of flavors that are always changing and keeping me interested throughout the smoke. A great aroma, that I couldn't even think would be offensive to non-smokers. I love these in the morning it's great with coffee to me. There are subtle floral, woody and sweet flavor that is really enjoyable. There is also a nutty, honey or molasses flavor, hints of coca, and a smooth powdered sugar flavor that morphs into burt sugar flavor. It's amazing to me the amount of flavor and complexity the Cuban's can pack into such a small cigar. If you like sweetness in a cigar, and a panoply of constantly changing flavors, then add a cost of a little over $4.50 a stick during a sale, a no brainer. 

[dshot]

BBF "18.  In for the daily.

[yadegari6]

Punch punch REG Aug 2018

[SigmundChurchill]

Today I held the battle of the cañonazos.  Almost too close to call, but I would say the Siglo VI beat the Esmeralda, but just by a nose.  Technically, I’m not sure the Esmeralda is a true cañonazo, but it’s close enough for me.  In fairness, the Siglo VI have 3 years under their belt, while the Esmeraldas are from OCT 19.

[TheFullMontecristo]

Finishing off a Mag50 

Last of my BBF from a box of MSU MAY 19. 

[Shatner's Bassoon]

R y J Churchill PLA JUL 15

 

 

Por Larranaga Montecarlo while watching Brighton & Hove Albion resume their season.

 

[Yellot00tr]

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