FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[Kaptain Karl]

Monte 1 last night and a really good Connie 1 from the “dreaded” late ‘18 BRE code this morning. IMO all these needed was some extra rest, this is a shortbread bomb!

[billyh79]

6 hours ago, smbauerllc said:

Yeah, just really sucked since it was my first Cigar of the day, and I had such high expectations and was really looking forward to it as it seems to be considered the best HDM from what I've read on various forums.

Was hoping it would start my day off on a high note like I always try to do, but it was just a terrible experience for my first and only one of these and for a first Cigar of the day

@billyh79

Very nice travel case.

Where did you get it?

I like that it also holds a cutter and other supplies.

Thankfully, I have always had good luck with the draw being great with torpedoes, piramides and belicosos, which is good as I'm a sucker for them and buy everything in those vitolas whenever possible

It’s an old Nat Sherman Italian leather case that came from my grandfather. The pockets are a little odd sized but it’s a great case.

[smbauerllc]

It’s an old Nat Sherman Italian leather case that came from my grandfather. The pockets are a little odd sized but it’s a great case.

Nice, especially cool it came from your grandfather, and looks like a really nice case.

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[triphitter]

Last Rio Seco, probably won’t reload for another year or so. But it’s on point.

[LLC]

Last night. BRE MAY 19 Connie A. 
 

Tonight a ABO DIC 17 RAG. 

[GotYaGoat]

OER JUN 20. Very good

PLMC and a fruited sour from Mortalis. Interesting combo, but it works!

[karp]

19 hours ago, Bijan said:

Principe

How are these smoking?

[GotYaGoat]

34 minutes ago, Lrabold89 said:

Your inverted spider falcon grip is about as menacing as that dogs eyes

I had a great teacher!

[karp]

2020 Monte no2 smoked while unpacking my latest FOH goodies. These have been indeed excellent lately… can’t decide if I should get a box since I usually smoke the Edmundos and have a good stock of them already. 

[Bijan]

17 minutes ago, karp said:

How are these smoking?

Pretty good. This was from a LGR JUN 17 box. I don't have a huge preference between the 4 different minutos but if I had to rank them it would probably be Bolivar Coronas Junior, El Principe (these), Partagas Shorts and then Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas, though it's pretty close overall (I smoke all 4). Just wish I had another box of El Principe as they seem to be in short supply now.

[karp]

16 minutes ago, Bijan said:

wish I had another box of El Principe as they seem to be in short supply now.

Thanks for the info. I was blown away by a La Fuerza recently so am going to get these too if they show up! Love the molasses flavour. 

[Ej456]

UEB April 19 Mag 46

 

[Trimming]

[Bijan]

3 minutes ago, Trimming said:

How was it? I have one but holding off after a bad experience with a Diademas. Heard these were good.

[Jackinkc]

Haven’t had a plpc in awhile. Cracked open another box 2020. Still young, but I don’t mind them young. 

[smbauerllc]

11 hours ago, karp said:

2020 Monte no2 smoked while unpacking my latest FOH goodies. These have been indeed excellent lately… can’t decide if I should get a box since I usually smoke the Edmundos and have a good stock of them already.

If a box of no.2's were within my price range, I'd go for it, one, before prices get even higher and stock gets lower, and two, I think the no.2's are better than the Edmundos personally, not that the Edmundos aren't excellent too.

The no.2 is my favorite Montecristo, which is my favorite marca
 

10 hours ago, Lrabold89 said:

Trova is such a classy cigar …..flavors are very rich and have quite a lasting finish …..they pick up decently in flavor intensity by the final 1/3 but only complaint (and from many) is the lighter body ……my recommendation is to know what the right occasion and setting for such a cigar is ….this is a cigar that should probably best be smoked indoors with a less over powering pairing than the stout I chose lol you should set yourself up to savor and think on This kind of smoke …..but what do I know !?

They seem to get excellent reviews on the forums

10 hours ago, karp said:

Thanks for the info. I was blown away by a La Fuerza recently so am going to get these too if they show up! Love the molasses flavour. 

Big fan of the La Fuerza. Excellent Cigars and I smoke a fair amount of them.

 

6 hours ago, Trimming said:

2008 Cuaba EL

@Trimming

How was the Cuaba EL?

First one I have ever seen, on the forums and with any vendors in my handful of trusted ones.

Didn't even know they existed and really like the Cuaba profile, at least from smoking the Divinos, traditionales (my preferred one), and Distinguidos.

Never had any of the others yet

[Raskol]

C&C time. Monte Edmundo (2017) from our gracious host. Tasty...

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[Spaceman Spiff]

Isabela Transporter Figurado - okay so first off Isabela is a small boutique company out of Miami that uses primarily (in fact, maybe exclusively) Nicaraguan tobacco. The owner pre ages all of the tobacco extensively and it is immediately evident when you light one of these up. Oh, I should mention they *lightly* sweeten the caps but I read that it's an homage to the old Cubans and it's barely noticeable.
 

I wouldn't normally explain all of that but I feel this company is woefully overlooked and any cigar fan owes it to themselves to check this brand out.

This one is an LE I believe and has a very creamy-custard like profile, maybe some vanilla here and there...very dessert like!

[Cigarsmoker81]

[smbauerllc]

Flor de Ybor City No.75 Maduro (7x36)

My first maduro of this marca I believe.

Regardless, extremely tasty and perfect draw,burn and construction as has been my experience with all of this marca I have smoked.

Truly a hidden gem in my opinion

Fonseca Delicias

Tasty, flavorful little buggers and a little on the stronger side.

Excellent taste, burn,draw and construction

A great, inexpensive quick smoke

Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Belicoso

A nice, smooth, mellow mild-medium with great taste and a nice woody undertone

Perfect draw, burn and construction

Definitely added to my cart for my next nc order

[inter4alia]

N3 are really singing a nice tune now.

ULA Aug 14 BPC continues to be epic.

[ChuckMangione]

BBF the amount of plum I’m getting from this box is fantastic 

[Kaptain Karl]

Started the weekend with a UEB OCT 19 Partagas Lusitania that was the best cigar I’ve had in a long time, fantastically rich and complex. Then followed it up with a ‘19 BPC that wasn’t far behind the Lusi. 

 

[DanWil84]

HUHC BRE OCT 19

call me crazy and maybe it's because of diner (Chinese pork, salty) but man is this sourdough bready. Never had this with a HUHC, last time I got spearmint.

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[Trimming]

11 hours ago, Bijan said:

How was it? I have one but holding off after a bad experience with a Diademas. Heard these were good.

@smbauerllc

 

Definitely different, I don’t reach often for  Cuaba or what it umbrellas , but glad I have a few. Seems to have the “twang” sort of like a tangy meat marinade that catches the taste buds on the side of tongue.