Popular Post Glass Half Full Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 Tried an NC Sunday, but did a casual comparison: Daughters of the Wind Salamones vs. Patoro “VA” Belicoso The Patoro won (to my taste), hands down. But at close to $30 per stick it damn well should have, …and yet (again, to my taste) it doesn’t compare to a great CC. (I think HW needs to try more aged CC stock.). The construction of the Patoro is flawless. It has a beautiful draw, some mild complexity, …but lacks the funk and full 3/3rds of flavour that wonderful CC’s can bring IMO. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post akpreacher Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B44 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Glass Half Full said: Tried an NC Sunday, but did a casual comparison: Daughters of the Wind Salamones vs. Patoro “VA” Belicoso The Patoro won (to my taste), hands down. But at close to $30 per stick it damn well should have, …and yet (again, to my taste) it doesn’t compare to a great CC. (I think HW needs to try more aged CC stock.). The construction of the Patoro is flawless. It has a beautiful draw, some mild complexity, …but lacks the funk and full 3/3rds of flavour that wonderful CC’s can bring IMO. Those Patoro Extra Aged are beyond delicious, and I agree with you the cost is a little steep! Have you heard the stories about the ash? Apparently it’s a delicacy and used to season meats in Spain. Suppose to be salty. I wasn’t brave enough to give it a lick LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskol Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 6 hours ago, smbauerllc said: How does the 54 compare to the 50 taste-wise? Love the 50 and would love the same great taste in a bigger vitola The last I smoked a 50 was about 2 years ago. I thought they were too young. As for the 54, they are more approachable for me. Between the 2, I prefer the 54 due to body(med) & well rounded flavors. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbauerllc Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 The last I smoked a 50 was about 2 years ago. I thought they were too young. As for the 54, they are more approachable for me. Between the 2, I prefer the 54 due to body(med) & well rounded flavors. Hope this helps. Seems to be the case with everyone I ask for a comparison. Everyone has long since picked their favorite and hasn't smoked the other in quite a while. Will just to find some 54's in stock and compare myself. Thanks for responding Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post puromaniac Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 Okay, didn't smoke them all in a day, but a selection from this past week to make chasing steelhead even sweeter. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hotboxx Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 Famosos 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post karp Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 2020 RyJ Churchill. Excellent smooth smoke. Berry sourness, almond, cream, cocoa… no overt cherry but the nutty/sourness could be considered cherry-like…? 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LLC Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Good couple of days. Yesterday a RAG OCT 18 Punch La Isla. Another great one. Then last night a TPO JUN 20 PsDP. This morning a UTL JUN 18 JL2. Great construction. After cooking dinner on the KJ, I used the residue heat and maple sugar wood to smoke some maple syrup, salted pecans while enjoying a ABO DIC 17 RAG. Pecans were delicious 😋 and long into the evening I enjoyed the Gigantes. Only a few from this box but they’ve all been very good 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boxer31 Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Monte PE for relaxing Sunday afternoon. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Half Full Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 21 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said: By any stretch? Really? Like, not even debatable? When you are from Eastern NJ, it seems pretty Mid-West, at least culturally. It is right near the border of Ohio, which is most definitely considered "Mid-West", so is it really "a stretch" to say that there are cultural similarities? From the google search I just did, it seems like a hotly debated topic, so clearly there are enough people who at the very least, don't think it is "by any stretch". But I didn't mean it as an insult, as Mid-West is not a negative term in my mind. Who said it was negative?? Just calling it as it is. https://www.city-data.com/forum/pittsburgh/1707149-what-pittsburgh-midwest-northeast-other.html Remember, I'm from South Cackalacky, so far be it for me to criticize any local. All good here, just trying to parse out the particulars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boss Hog Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Cracked open a new box of Por Larrañaga Encantos Edición Regional Asia Pacifico 2010 and a fresh bottle of Springbank 21 YO. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Perla Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Lunch break and the weather was okay. smoked a Partagas SdC No.3. Just a few left. And I don’t really understand why they have been axed. great format, great taste, having a good time while smoking. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbauerllc Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 19 hours ago, karp said: 2020 RyJ Churchill. Excellent smooth smoke. Berry sourness, almond, cream, cocoa… no overt cherry but the nutty/sourness could be considered cherry-like…? I was personally a little underwhelmed by the RyJ Churchill, especially for the price. It was good, but just nothing special for me. Plenty of other RyJ's out there that I enjoy more, and are cheaper. They do show up a lit in these threads and are well received, so maybe I should give them another chance... Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karp Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, smbauerllc said: I was personally a little underwhelmed by the RyJ Churchill, especially for the price. It was good, but just nothing special for me. I do enjoy these but am having the same thoughts. It boils down to time... for a 2 hour smoke, I'd rather have a Lusitania or Hoyo DC, so I'm on the fence about buying a box of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbauerllc Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I do enjoy these but am having the same thoughts. It boils down to time... for a 2 hour smoke, I'd rather have a Lusitania or Hoyo DC, so I'm on the fence about buying a box of them...Oddly enough, everything I smoke lasts right at 1 hour, whether it's an 8x50 or a PC.No idea why, but that's how it works out for me every timeHaven't looked at box prices for them, so if cheap enough, they may be worthwhile, but bought mine as singles for $23 each, and didn't feel they were worth that price Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RedLantern Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 My best friend got a chance to come by last night so I broke out a siglo III, he’s not much of a smoker so I gave him a Vigia. Days are getting shorter and it’s necessary to fire up the patio heater to enjoy an evening cigar these days! Cigar was great but then turned extremely bitter in the last 1/4 and I put it down much earlier than I usually do 😕 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbauerllc Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 6 hours ago, RedLantern said: My best friend got a chance to come by last night so I broke out a siglo III, he’s not much of a smoker so I gave him a Vigia. Days are getting shorter and it’s necessary to fire up the patio heater to enjoy an evening cigar these days! Cigar was great but then turned extremely bitter in the last 1/4 and I put it down much earlier that I usually do Real shame it turned on you. I love the Siglo's. Great smokes. I just had a similar experience with an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos 80th Anniversario Personal Reserve yesterday. All I have smoked have been great, but yesterday's was just extremely bitter the entire time. No idea why, but it really sucked Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smbauerllc Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 RyJ Exhibicion No.4 My favorite RyJ Extremely tasty and perfect draw,burn and construction as usual. Dont believe I have had a problem or a dud out of the many i have smoked. Consistent, solid smoke Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2016 LC50 Very rich and flavorful, but very smooth and a solid medium at most. Gives the impression that it was considerably stronger when young. Perfect draw, burn and construction A very good Cigar in every regard SCdLH La Fuerza A favorite. Extremely tasty and perfect draw,burn and construction as usual. Definitely want to split a box of these in the future 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post havanaclub Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 OSU JUN 02 MdO4. From the Canadian box pass. Wow!!! Probably the best cigar for me in 2021. I do love LGC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rupe Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 BUM - JUL 15 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inter4alia Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 A ridiculously generous gift from @lovethehaze. Extraordinary stick! 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFullMontecristo Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 A 2017 Bpc 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, havanaclub said: OSU JUN 02 MdO4. From the Canadian box pass. Wow!!! Probably the best cigar for me in 2021. I do love LGC. I have a partial box left with the exact same box code. Not a size I reach for often but your experience is tempting me to pull one out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puros Y Vino Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 There ain't no Piramide fina' than Vegas Robaina. 😁 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now