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[smbauerllc]

On 4/22/2021 at 2:35 AM, gojira said:

RASS ETP JUL 15
Not my favorite vitola but it doesn't hurt to smoke a Robusto from time to time.

How did it compare with some age vs fresh 2019 and 2020's rott?

Just got my first aged one, a 2016, that I'm really looking forward to trying and comparing to the young ones I have had.

The young ones I have had i definitely enjoyed, but found them a bit overwhelming of the palate, so curious if they mellow some with age

On 4/22/2021 at 3:58 AM, Shatner said:

This was the first one I’ve ever smoked and I was very impressed. I will certainly be on the look out for more. Hope you enjoy yours!

Very nice.
I only have one vendor that carries them as singles, and they are a bit pricier on everything than my others, but it is worth it to get to try something new.

Will be putting mine into rotation in June after they have had a little rest and time to acclimate to my preferred rh.

On 4/22/2021 at 3:59 AM, Shatner said:

2020 Esmerelda

How are the Esmeraldas?

Have never had one, but recently found a new vendor that carries them as singles so planning to get a few with next months order.

Have really enjoyed every other Trinidad I have had, so I have high hopes.

On 4/22/2021 at 4:24 AM, Lrabold89 said:

I dont think they get enough of that quality leaf to roll a WHOLE box full of consistently good cigars ....that’s why 2 or 3 are great and the rest okay to shit ....just my hunch ...what the hell do I know

Interesting perspective.

On 4/22/2021 at 5:07 AM, Cigarsmoker81 said:

I honestly really like vigia, it’s on my regular rotation and I’m having one today much better than the earlier examples. 
it is definitely on the expensive side given the size though

Yeah, the only vendor I have found that sells them as singles is a bit pricier on everything compared to my other sources, so they are even a bit more expensive for me.
Thought they were excellent in every regard, but agree about the price for the size.

20 hours ago, Baccy said:

Thanks, and yea same here. I love OpusX. I have a massive collection of Opus. This was the first 20th anniversary smoke I had tried so maybe it's something with that blend. The last one before that was a Perfection 888 and that was literally one one of the best cigars I had ever smoked, Cuban or Non. I mean it was easily in the top 3. So this was just extremely bizarre. What's even more bizarre is that I smoked the whole thing anyway in spite of not enjoying it.

Lol
I lived all the different opusx 's I had back about 10 years ago, but didn't have any more recently as I have been focusing on cc's.
Got a few in Sampler and private sales and honestly didn't enjoy them at all anymore.

Apparently my taste has changed.
Ended up gifting the 8 anejos and opusx I had.

17 hours ago, mprach024 said:

Just hand this kid the belt, some how these are getting better the more I have them.  Firmly in my top 5 right now.  Best smoke of the month so far.

Was that a San Juan or a Rio del Seco?

15 hours ago, mprach024 said:

Yessir!

Very good to hear you praise it so highly.
Have really been wanting to try one, and am finally going to get a few with next months order

9 hours ago, Raskol said:

Trini Media Luna (2019) - 24:24

How do you like them?

Have a few lined up for my next order to try out as I have really enjoyed every Trinidad I have ever had

[gojira]

7 minutes ago, smbauerllc said:

How did it compare with some age vs fresh 2019 and 2020's rott?

Just got my first aged one, a 2016, that I'm really looking forward to trying and comparing to the young ones I have had.

The young ones I have had i definitely enjoyed, but found them a bit overwhelming of the palate, so curious if they mellow some with age

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I don't have a clue. I smoked the last fresh one when I bought my cab approximately 5 years ago. I don't have any 2019s or 2020 and won't buy any as I'm not a big fan of the RASS or the Robusto vitola (except for the CoRo and the JL2).

[CampDelta369]

Rainy morning HUP#2. 

[Kaptain Karl]

I’ve had a brutal week so having a slow morning to help get the train back on the tracks. 
First LGR ABR 19 from the box. Very different from my UEB SEP 19 box. None of that stone fruit and cocoa, but lovely cream, vanilla and cedar. 

Ended the evening with a fantastic Lusitania and a BPC that was phenomenal. Really blown away by the BPC after that great Lusi. Amazing day of cigars! 

[mprach024]

4 hours ago, smbauerllc said:

Was that a San Juan or a Rio del Seco?

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Rio Seco

[Cigarsmoker81]

4 hours ago, CampDelta369 said:

Rainy morning HUP#2.

How are they smoking ? Went in for a box yesterday I’m hoping it’s much better than the last one I had from an ‘18 box 

[kcmontie]

POU AGo 12

[Shatner's Bassoon]

BBF UER JUL 19

 

[akpreacher]

‘13




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[Raskol]

9 hours ago, smbauerllc said:

How do you like them?

Have a few lined up for my next order to try out as I have really enjoyed every Trinidad I have ever had

My first ML actually. Rested the box after they arrived in December 2020 from our host. Surprisingly a very good smoke for this stick. Flavorful, construction was great with no touch ups at all. Body - Med-Full. Box worthy. 

Can't wait to smoke another soon. Hope this helps...

 

[Rupe]

Today’s selection.

[ReturnFreeRisk]

GOB DIC 19 that I have to sip like a skinny because underfilled. But it has some nice citrus cream cookie to it. Taking whiffs of my birch burning in between puffs too haha




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[ReturnFreeRisk]

Rainy morning HUP#2. 

Love your BRCC mug; one of their finer pieces imho. Bumped into the CEO at O’Hare a couple months back. Solid guy, glad I had listened to a couple of his podcasts appearances to chat about his great startup history with him


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[RedLantern]

[Scubasteve20]

It was a 2-fer night. A ROTT PLPC, will be the caramel powerhouses they are supposed to be I think. All of the elements are there. A little milder than expected.

Then an Epicure 2 from a 2018 3x5 pack. 

 

 

[Bri Fi]

La Gloria Cubana MDO 4 MSU MAR 18. For those who don’t kno... it’s terrible. For those who do know.. amazing. Seriously, it took a few years for these to wake up. 

[Digi]

Weather in Seattle isn’t traditionally “good”, outside of August anyways, but the last week has been gorgeous.  Had to soak up the longer dusk and cloudless sky with a Hoyo EE and some Buff Trace.  Noice.

 

 

[mprach024]

Zoom meeting Hell today, so I brought some friends.  I like going on mute to relight my cigar.

Not my favorite from this box but still pretty good.  

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On 4/21/2021 at 11:05 PM, Chucko8 said:

How are you findings these? I haven't another for around a year now and they are from a 2019 box.

This random one, kind of flat. Others I’ve  had same box, decent stick. 
 

[Trimming]

After a quick trip to Denver, return drive was slick

Needed a decent stick to unwind

[Raskol]

No. 2 (2017) from our gracious host... Have a great weekend! FOH

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[JohnS]

11 minutes ago, Lrabold89 said:

Why is the photo sliced from this post? If folks are trying to follow the conversation they have to go way back in the thread just to see what cigar these guys are talking about

If you're that interested, you can go to just the previous page and follow the original context of the conversation. To clarify further, you'll find that the original post has not had the photo clipped. However, to assist you, because we do certainly aim to assist, please kindly follow the link below...

 

[smbauerllc]

19 hours ago, mprach024 said:

Rio Seco

Nice, glad to hear that the recent couple years are smoking well. They aren't cheap so hadn't bought any until my upcoming order. Have been on my list for a while now

14 hours ago, Raskol said:

My first ML actually. Rested the box after they arrived in December 2020 from our host. Surprisingly a very good smoke for this stick. Flavorful, construction was great with no touch ups at all. Body - Med-Full. Box worthy. 
Can't wait to smoke another soon. Hope this helps...
 

Great to hear, thanks. I suspect mine will be 2019 or 2020 as that's almost always what I have gotten for a while now, but they seem to be regarded as particularly good years. I know I have been happy with everything I have gotten, even after just a month to rest and acclimate

13 hours ago, Rupe said:

Today’s selection.

Bought a few of the Divinos a few months ago and all of them were way too tightly rolled, like trying to suck an ice cube through a straw tight. And couldn't use my modus II on them as they are such a small rg and so overfilled it would have cracked the wrapper and possibly the binder too.

Have sworn them off and now only get the Exclusivos and Distinguidos.

10 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

La Gloria Cubana MDO 4 MSU MAR 18. For those who don’t kno... it’s terrible. For those who do know.. amazing. Seriously, it took a few years for these to wake up.

Am dying to try one, but so far haven't found anyone selling them as singles so the hunt continues.

Will likely have to post my desire for 2 or 3 in the marketplace sections of the various forums I belong to and see if I can score a couple that way

1 hour ago, Raskol said:

Monte No. 2 (2017) from our gracious host... Have a great weekend! FOH

Nice.
The Montecristo no.2 is one of my all time favorite smokes.
All i have had had have been 2019 or 2020, but have a nicely aged one to try on the way. Very excited to compare a well aged one with a recent one

[Chucko8]

Legendario MLO Nov 11 with nice larger to celebrate the weekend starting

[gojira]

Today's enjoyments:

My Petit Robusto purge continues. Week 3:
Hoyo PR BOR NOV 15
Starts out not too bad and makes for a decent morning cigar.

We made a trip the park where I enjoyed a Coloniales RMU SEP 15.

In the mood for a longer smoke now and decided to check on one of these: Boli Tesoro ETP JUL 16