Popular Post NicPac Posted May 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2021 Not sure what the first box codes of these were but this has to be pretty early on. I got this 5 box as a little bonus from a mix up with a BR purchase. I really enjoy these fresh and now I’m finding out how beautifully they age. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted May 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2021 Romeo y Julieta Cazadores. I’ve never seen a whiter ash. Pretty cool La Fuerza - RAT MAR 20 Perfect construction and very tasty. Nice cigar 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Glass Half Full Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 Was gifted an NC this past week -- a Sin Compromiso Espada Estoque -- which was very kind. (There are folks here trying to take me over to the dark side :) It lighted beautifully, and promised a rich, delicious smoke, which was delivered. My challenge is that I find it a bit one dimensional -- and it's the progression of flavours that keeps me coming back to CC's. It was delicious. Though, to my taste, a bit uninspiring after an hour of the same flavour. ...I will say that the nub is trending upwards, a lot, and I'm thankful for the experience. Nice excursion, but this experience keeps me in the CC fold. For what it's worth... 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskol Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 12 hours ago, smbauerllc said: I liked the Upmann and Montecristo Anejados I tried a while back, but not really enough to justify the high price for me. Would happily get more if I spotted them on sale though, as they were very tasty. Not sure I buy the backstory on the Anejados being as aged as is claimed, but honestly haven't smoked enough aged Cigars to really be a good judge of it How are they? I have a 2019 and a 2017 i was generously gifted but have never tried one yet. Big HDM fan in general. Lots of excellent offerings For me the Upmann, Monte & Partagas Anejados are good cigars but not great so far. Totally enjoyable smokes. Yes, I agree on the high price & also the backstory... The HDM Elegantes was quite tasty. Mild to medium in strength. Typical Hoyo taste - woody, hints of spice, sweetness came in after the first third. A very enjoyable smoke tis one. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimming Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 14 hours ago, Greenhorn2 said: Good looking sammich meat! Brisket, always decent for a long weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bolismoker Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 JFR Robusto Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ej456 Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 Smoking on of the first cigars I got from foh tonight after two years rest. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HabanosLuva Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 Connie B - coming along nicely. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edicion Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 12:12 AM, smbauerllc said: '16 RASS Always enjoy the RASS recent production I smoke, but one with 5 years of age on it was just great. Very tasty and very smooth and a bit more mellow than recent production Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Is this one of the Dutch bands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Edicion Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 First Rio Seco. Won't be the last! Very pleasant and good aroma. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Hollywood Ninja Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 Twas a gift so not sure of the box code, but am told ~1999. Pure speechless bliss. Hope I get the chance to smoke another one in my lifetime. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raskol Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 C&C time. VR Famosos (2017) from our gracious host. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kaptain Karl Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 2007 BBF at my buddy’s gorgeous new house last night. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smbauerllc Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 1998 Punch Super Selection No.2 Extremely tasty except for some bitterness in the aftertaste , but it wasn't bad enough to ruin the experience, just a little disappointing. Perfect burn, draw and construction Hopefully the second one I have that was also generously gifted doesn't have the bitterness. Wish these were still in production. I liked the dimensions of the vitola and think they would be pretty tasty even young. Discontinued in 2002 though, so likely the 2 I have will be the only ones I ever get to smoke Cohiba Coronas Especial My first one. Outstanding smoke. Great taste and perfect draw,burn and construction. May overtake the Robuso and Siglo II as my favorite Cohiba Hopefully they are back in stock by next month so I can order more. HDM Elegantes My first of these. Typically not a fan of the figurado, but I like Cuabas and the AF Hemingway line, so certainly not a deal breaker. Very tasty and excellent draw,burn and construction. Would glady smoke more of these Trinidad Vigia Granted, only my second one of these, the other having been smoked about a year ago, but these just aren't for me. Both tasted only like bitter tobacco and nothing else, burned fast even at a relaxed smoking pace, and aren't exactly cheap. Excellent burn,draw and construction on both, but being so quick and the taste just isn't for me. Odd, since I have loved every other Trinidad I have had, but will just stick with them instead 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbauerllc Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 8 hours ago, Kaptain Karl said: 2007 BBF at my buddy’s gorgeous new house last night. @Kaptain Karl How are they with some age on them? Have smoked a lot of recent production BBF's and they are one of my all time favorites, and definitely my favorite Bolivar. What differences does the age make flavor and strength wise? 16 hours ago, Edicion said: Is this one of the Dutch bands? Not sure of the exact country its from, but I'm told a number of Scandinavian and other countries add them. Definitely not a Cuban band as it was easy to remove unlike the glue crazy Cuban bands, lol Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bijan Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 7 hours ago, smbauerllc said: 1998 Punch Super Selection No.2 Extremely tasty except for some bitterness in the aftertaste , but it wasn't bad enough to ruin the experience, just a little disappointing. Perfect burn, draw and construction Hopefully the second one I have that was also generously gifted doesn't have the bitterness. Wish these were still in production. I liked the dimensions of the vitola and think they would be pretty tasty even young. Discontinued in 2002 though, so likely the 2 I have will be the only ones I ever get to smoke I've only ever had one. It was very good. But I think they were unbanded and Corona Gorda vitola (same as Punch Punch). If this is a Coronas Grandes (Siglo III size) then it's a Super Selection No. 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kaptain Karl Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 8 hours ago, smbauerllc said: @Kaptain Karl How are they with some age on them? Have smoked a lot of recent production BBF's and they are one of my all time favorites, and definitely my favorite Bolivar. What differences does the age make flavor and strength wise? My palette wasn’t great last night, but I’d say more tannic, more earth and spice and less cream/sweetness as with a good more recent production BBF. It had a lot of strength to it as well. You could tell it’s a different tobacco strain than what they’re using today. I know some guys love that style, but personally my favorite BBF’s I’ve had were more recent production (2014-present). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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