FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[Bijan]

Lusitania on zoom.

[Chucko8]

Last few days

HLP 56 custom from 2018

 

 

Mercaderes from 2008

[Cigarsmoker81]

Epi 2 with ugly light wrapper but taste really good, much better than the oily dark wrapper I had couple of days ago …

 

not sure how the colour of the wrapper effect taste ( if it does ?) if you guys know let me know 

[Bijan]

14 minutes ago, Cigarsmoker81 said:

not sure how the colour of the wrapper effect taste ( if it does ?) if you guys know let me know 

I generally prefer light wrappers. Dark wrappers can have burn issues and heavier flavours.

On the other hand I think dark wrappers are supposed to age better (it might just be that they need more age, i have a ).

I have some 2009 punch rs 12 and they have very dark wrappers and I think they could still go longer. Same with 2016 Hoyo du prince, though not to the same extreme.

[Cigarsmoker81]

3 minutes ago, Bijan said:

I generally prefer light wrappers. Dark wrappers can have burn issues and heavier flavours.

On the other hand I think dark wrappers are supposed to age better (it might just be that they need more age, i have a ).

I have some 2009 punch rs 12 and they have very dark wrappers and I think they could still go longer. Same with 2016 Hoyo du prince, though not to the same extreme.

Thanks ! Our b&m Sales guy keep on telling me go for darker wrappers they’re much better ! My limited experience seems to be the opposite 

[Shaunster]

4 hours ago, Cigarsmoker81 said:

Epi 2 with ugly light wrapper but taste really good, much better than the oily dark wrapper I had couple of days ago …
 
not sure how the colour of the wrapper effect taste ( if it does ?) if you guys know let me know

I think it depends in the cigar, IMO dark wrappers don't suit hoyo or most Cubans at all, I actively avoid them. But for certain cigars like monte edmundo/petite Edmundo dark wrappers can be nice. But yeah, I don't seek them out.

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[hrs1]

59 minutes ago, Cigarsmoker81 said:

Epi 2 with ugly light wrapper but taste really good, much better than the oily dark wrapper I had couple of days ago …

Similar experience as you - the lighter wrapper Epi 2's usually have a bit more sweetness for me (cloves, cinnamon ... sweet spice), which I prefer.

On the other hand, don't mind a BBF with a darker, oily wrapper - the Guinness flavor stands out a bit more  

[Fugu]

Old Dependable ‘16 T3

[MAT]

Have a nice Saturday afternoon with HdM ELEGANTES ALO ABR 17 

[karp]

3 hours ago, Cigarsmoker81 said:

not sure how the colour of the wrapper effect taste ( if it does ?)

My box of light wrapper clearance (FOH) 2019 is better than my box of PSP 2020. The dark wrapper ones are very strong clove / spices. Almost overwhelming.

[oneizzzz]

Esplendido courtesy of @GoodStix.  Delicious!  Taking my new smoker for its maiden spin as well!

[Nevrknow]

8 minutes ago, oneizzzz said:

Esplendido courtesy of @GoodStix.  Delicious!  Taking my new smoker for its maiden spin as well!

The only way to do it! If your filling up the smoke box, fill up the meat box! 👍🏻

[Ford2112]

Partagas 8-9-8 varnished,date unknown. Wow!!

[Sir Diggamus]

I had this Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose with my morning coffee. Fantastic
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[Kaptain Karl]

AMP MAR 19. Glad I got 3/4 of a cab of these! Very unique, luxurious flavors and mouth feel. 

[triphitter]

Stogeys and Bogeys
Esmeralda SOR SEP 20

[Boss Hog]

Punch Punch 48 (LGR OCT18).

[sw15825]

Epi #2 and an ice cold beer while grilling steaks for dinner MLO MAR 10

Beautiful aroma, reminds me why I love Cuban cigars so much. Smooth as silk.. Great before dinner.

[rjake100]

One hour of PC bliss with this UGR ABR 20 MC4

[karp]

Smooth and outstanding Epi1, UEB 2019..

[Sir Diggamus]

CCE PFY NOV05. It’s beautiful.




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[Fox Sterlingworth]

Good fire stogie

[Hotboxx]

JL2  

[sw15825]

11 hours ago, Shaunster said:

I think it depends in the cigar, IMO dark wrappers don't suit hoyo or most Cubans at all, I actively avoid them. But for certain cigars like monte edmundo/petite Edmundo dark wrappers can be nice. But yeah, I don't seek them out.

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I happen to agree with you. Some of the best Cuban's I ever smoked. Boxes of CORO, Espy, a 50 cab of JL #2 from 2008, Punch Punch, Monte Edmundo's, Romeo short Churchills, Wide Churchills, RASS, Trinidad Robustos extra, Robustos T, Reyes. You get the picture. Not sure why, but I believe it let's well blended cigars show their intended taste. On the other hand, I've had dark wrapped cigars I didn't like, turn fantastic years down the road. Also comes down to a matter of preference imo.

[NSXCIGAR]

12 hours ago, Bijan said:

I generally prefer light wrappers. Dark wrappers can have burn issues and heavier flavours

Have to concur. I've been avoiding dark wrappers for over 10 years. Whenever I have flavor or burn issues 2/3 times it's with dark wrappers. I don't recall really caring much either way until about 2010.