What are you smoking today?

[physiognomy]

Just thought I'd throw this one out there since it is 5:43pm and 73 degF on my balcony... Not bad for Nov 1st & definitely great smoking weather!!!

Pre-dinner I'm just about finished with a Tat Reserva J-21 that Dawn picked up for me in Texas earlier this year... Its been a while since I grabbed a Tat & this dark oily cigar didn't disappoint. A little one-dimensional throughout, but had good flavor with tons of leather & a touch of spice. I have made a few trips inside to grab a beverage etc & the burn hasn't skipped a beat. Not something that I would smoke all the time considering their cost & what else is out there, but tasty none the less.

Now my only problem is deciding what to smoke after dinner...

[jcarlton]

Partagas de Partagas #1 from 2000 with Mike in the garage and thinking about a Party Short next. :wink:

[moglman]

RyJ Regalas de Londres while raking leaves today. Not bad for MM. Slightly tight draw but no worry. Decent flavor but got hot since I left it in my mouth and kept drawing while I worked. That's it.

[zmancbr]

Partagas de Partagas #1 from 2000 with Mike in the garage and thinking about a Party Short next. :wink:

No Franks? :mrgreen:

I have to find a good day to light one of those up! :mrgreen:

[jcarlton]

Partagas de Partagas #1 from 2000 with Mike in the garage and thinking about a Party Short next. :wink:

No Franks? :mrgreen:

I have to find a good day to light one of those up! :mrgreen:

You may want to wait until the Summer solstice. <crazy eye guy in the back of the room: That's a big stick!> :wink:

[physiognomy]

Today I had a bowl of Wessex Burley Slice after lunch... I think Burleys get a bad wrap for the most part from some pipe smokers. I enjoy quite a few of the tinned blends like Wessex BS, Solani Aged Burley Flake and Esoterica Stonehaven.

Tonight I smoked a RyJ Cedros De Lux #1 (Thanks Fred!) before dinner. I can see myself trying a few more of these 8) Mild, but very flavorful! After some tasty fish tacos I'm enjoying a LFdC PC... Good day!

[jcarlton]

H. Upmann Magnum 46 before dinner and a PdP #1 after. Next time I think I will do this in reverse, that 46 is an a$$ kicker. :mrgreen:

[hsmunoz]

good weekend for smokes

FRiday, 2003 Cohiba DC
Sat morning,Litto Gomez Diez, evening, 2004 Cohiba Sublime, and Padron 26, watching the Tech game.

Sunday morning 2003 Monte C, dinner, Partagas Super Partagas

Jeez, it was a great weekend!

[BackwardsGolfer]

saturday i enjoyed

a Tatuaje VI - really tasty little smoke while reading up on American political thought

then in the late afternoon Jamie was kind enough to kick me down a Party Short for delivering the Franks.. Gotta say this is an awesome little power house imo. I think i like the H Upmann and the SLR a little better but still a great stck

then after cracking out 5 (out of 10 total) pages on Plato's two world metaphysics I got down on a Cohiba red dot robusto.. tasty and powerful!

yesterday i had a ashton mini cigarillo... just didnt have the time to get in on a real sized stick.. oh well..

[hsmunoz]

today, I have a 01 Lusitania, 07 Juan Lopez #2, and A Cao MX2, in the pouch. Not sure which one is going to get flamed, but one of them surely will.

[zmancbr]

An '06 PLPC on the way home from work! Should be good as this is only my first or second PL... :mrgreen:

[mojo65]

Something new for me today. An Alec Bradley Medalist. First time Ive ever tasted MAPLE in a cigar.....

[opusfxd]

Something new for me today. An Alec Bradley Medalist. First time Ive ever tasted MAPLE in a cigar.....
Interesting.....what's next? Waffles?

I went to a VMWare user group that just happened to be about right across the street from HMS. :mrgreen: Stopped in, grabbed one of my Angeles for me and my coworker, sat for a few minutes to get things started and then had a smoke on the way back to work.

[physiognomy]

Great time tonight @ casa Zach... Burned a Hoyo du Roi & Fonseca Cadete.

[moglman]

Last night in Zach's garage, I enjoyed a Reynaldo Custom Petit Salomone. Very good! I wish I could have stayed for a second cigar.

[opusfxd]

Last night I finally was able to enjoy one of my Trini Fundadores. Delicious smoke to sit back and enjoy the company at Casa Zach.

[zmancbr]

Last night I finally was able to enjoy one of my Trini Fundadores. Delicious smoke to sit back and enjoy the company at Casa Zach.

I love those funnydores... they are damn fine smokes. I need to get a box and let them sit for awhile... see how awesome they are in 8 years!

[moglman]

Last night I finally was able to enjoy one of my Trini Fundadores. Delicious smoke to sit back and enjoy the company at Casa Zach.

I love those funnydores... they are damn fine smokes. I need to get a box and let them sit for awhile... see how awesome they are in 8 years!
I can tell you they are awesome after 7 years, and 10 too. :P

[RonaldMCd]

Last night I finally was able to enjoy one of my Trini Fundadores. Delicious smoke to sit back and enjoy the company at Casa Zach.

Just had my first Trini today...not sure which one it was since I never asked (was in the Smoke and Vote sampler from HMS), but I was very surprised at how good it was. I'll have to get me some more!

[zmancbr]

Last night I finally was able to enjoy one of my Trini Fundadores. Delicious smoke to sit back and enjoy the company at Casa Zach.

I love those funnydores... they are damn fine smokes. I need to get a box and let them sit for awhile... see how awesome they are in 8 years!
I can tell you they are awesome after 7 years, and 10 too. :P


I bet lol... one day I will have half the fine collection you have! :mrgreen:

[opusfxd]

Last night I finally was able to enjoy one of my Trini Fundadores. Delicious smoke to sit back and enjoy the company at Casa Zach.

Just had my first Trini today...not sure which one it was since I never asked (was in the Smoke and Vote sampler from HMS), but I was very surprised at how good it was. I'll have to get me some more!

Let me know the next time I'll see you. We can compare notes. :twisted:

[opusfxd]

Argenese Conneticut earlier tonight. Mild creamy flavor that added a bit of spice towards the end. It would prolly be considered a good breakfast smoke for those of you that do such.

[physiognomy]

I smoked a bowl of Balkan Sobranie in my blasted Jirsa earlier... Trying to decide on something else.

[hsmunoz]

currently in Aptos Ca. At the Seaside resort, listening to the waves crashing on the beach and puffing on a Siglo VI

could be worse....

[opusfxd]

currently in Aptos Ca. At the Seaside resort, listening to the waves crashing on the beach and puffing on a Siglo VI

could be worse....
Yeah, you could be having to suffer through a tasty frosty beverage as well.

[physiognomy]

'97 Romeo Regalas de Londres this afternoon... Tasty light tobacco & sweet woody flavors with a firm-medium draw. A nice way to finish a lazy Veterans Day.

[moglman]

'97 Romeo Regalas de Londres this afternoon... Tasty light tobacco & sweet woody flavors with a firm-medium draw. A nice way to finish a lazy Veterans Day.

Not quite the mini powerhouse as the Coronitas en Cedro, eh Peter?

I smoked a '07 RASCC today. I pulled it out of the box a week or two ago and it sure felt tight. It sat in the 50 count since (not quite a dry box) and when cut, the draw was firm and perfect. Very tasty, full body, and altogether yummy.

[physiognomy]

Not quite the mini powerhouse as the Coronitas en Cedro, eh Peter?

No, those old & cello'd diamonds in the rough definitely take the cake... Holding off for now, but I will bite before long.

I smoked a '07 RASCC today. I pulled it out of the box a week or two ago and it sure felt tight. It sat in the 50 count since (not quite a dry box) and when cut, the draw was firm and perfect. Very tasty, full body, and altogether yummy.

Glad to hear they are treating you well Scott... They were the first box that taught me patience was necessary. Coming around really well now, but not the best earlier on. I still have a couple that have been cut, but not smoked...

[Spect]

The RS 12, not nearly as nice as the 11 but it's a good cheep-o import none the less.

[workinonit50]

Graycliff 1666 for breakfast

For lunch I went up Boulder canyon and enjoyed an edicion de silvio. Probably the last time this year I will be able to do this.

[RonaldMCd]

Just finished a San Cristobal Francisco. I'll spare you all a lengthy review, but this was absolutely delicious! So many different notes striking such a delicious, complex chord. San Cristobal has just earned it's name on the ever growing "get more" list.

[NullSmurf]

^^ what he said, cept I did get a box!

[jcarlton]

The SC NC's are some of my favorites.

[RonaldMCd]

Working from my windy deck today, smoking a RYJ Reserve Maduro. It's not great, but not bad. Beats sitting inside sans cigar.

[zmancbr]

Nothing today... tomorrow will be a punch RS11 from '00 on my way home... I haven't smoked any of these yet, but I love the RS12s and I figure I have 3 boxes of them soon so I can spare one lol... :mrgreen:

[opusfxd]

Nothing today... tomorrow will be a punch RS11 from '00 on my way home... I haven't smoked any of these yet, but I love the RS12s and I figure I have 3 boxes of them soon so I can spare one lol... :mrgreen:
Nothing for me either. I think I picked up a cold. :evil:

[zmancbr]

Nothing today... tomorrow will be a punch RS11 from '00 on my way home... I haven't smoked any of these yet, but I love the RS12s and I figure I have 3 boxes of them soon so I can spare one lol... :mrgreen:
Nothing for me either. I think I picked up a cold. :evil:


That sucks... hopefully you get rid of it by Sat or you may have to skip the UFC smoking... :shock:

[opusfxd]

That sucks... hopefully you get rid of it by Sat or you may have to skip the UFC smoking... :shock:
Or I'll just dig into the humidor and pull out the otherwise foul tasting sticks that I wouldn't be able to taste anyways.

[zmancbr]

That sucks... hopefully you get rid of it by Sat or you may have to skip the UFC smoking... :shock:
Or I'll just dig into the humidor and pull out the otherwise foul tasting sticks that I wouldn't be able to taste anyways.


LOL... now thats a plan I like! :mrgreen: :lol:

[jcarlton]

2/08 PSD4, yum!

[opusfxd]

2/08 PSD4, yum!
Name dropper!!

[jcarlton]

2/08 PSD4, yum!
Name dropper!!

I thought that was the point of a "what are you smoking?" thread.

Stop by, I have more PSD4's and I share. :mrgreen:

[zmancbr]

2/08 PSD4, yum!
Name dropper!!

I thought that was the point of a "what are you smoking?" thread.

Stop by, I have more PSD4's and I share. :mrgreen:


He does share... he smacked the hell out of me the last time I was there lol... :mrgreen:

[NullSmurf]

Had my daily smoke, a GR Special. George Rico bundle. Damned good stuff for a buck and a half. I go through about 30-40 a month.

[BackwardsGolfer]

not too sure what ill be smoking this afternoon

just have to wait and see what HMS has that strikes my fancy !

[RonaldMCd]

not too sure what ill be smoking this afternoon

just have to wait and see what HMS has that strikes my fancy !

I'm thinking I'll go with a San Cristobal this afternoon at HMS. When smoking the last one, I kept thinking how good it would go with a strong Americano from the HMS machine. Mmmmmmmm...can't wait.

[NullSmurf]

not too sure what ill be smoking this afternoon

just have to wait and see what HMS has that strikes my fancy !

I'm thinking I'll go with a San Cristobal this afternoon at HMS. When smoking the last one, I kept thinking how good it would go with a strong Americano from the HMS machine. Mmmmmmmm...can't wait.

What time? I might have time to join you.

[RonaldMCd]

not too sure what ill be smoking this afternoon

just have to wait and see what HMS has that strikes my fancy !

I'm thinking I'll go with a San Cristobal this afternoon at HMS. When smoking the last one, I kept thinking how good it would go with a strong Americano from the HMS machine. Mmmmmmmm...can't wait.

What time? I might have time to join you.


I should be there around 2:30/3:00. I think Mike is showing up around 4:15ish.

[NullSmurf]

I should be there around 2:30/3:00. I think Mike is showing up around 4:15ish.

Nope, sorry. I have meetings all afternoon. Pity is, they're the 'suck the marrow from your bones' kind of meetings.

[BackwardsGolfer]

you are more than welcome to join us Bruce!!! comeon down youre the next contestant on 'smoking with clint and mike!!'

i get off work at 315 so ill probably be there by 4.. but once im there, gonna have to wait for traffic to die down before attempting the pilgrimage back to SE Atown.. probably stay around until 6ish or later.. hehe

[zmancbr]

I'm going to have an RS11 on the drive home tonight. Should be great! :mrgreen:

[opusfxd]

I still can't taste. :( Or smell.

Hope I get better by tomorrow.

[moglman]

On the first tee yesterday, I fired up my first Frank. This was a very nice cigar with full flavor to the nub. There was a little spice up front but it settled down to a very tasty and smooth cigar. Next up on the 10th was a Pepin Blue Lancero (looked more like a Lonsdale to me). Firm draw, good flavors and different enough from the Frank to enjoy every inch. After the round with the sun settling low in the sky, I smoked a Monte no. 4 Reserva. Very smooth, long finish and beautiful construction. It was a good day.

PS - Thanks again for the Pepin Blue Zachary

[mojo65]

While driving across Minnesota last night I fired up a Peridomo Lot 23 gifted to me by Zack, if I remember correctly....

MMM MMM Good!

[opusfxd]

Last night I finished up a La Riqueza with a Ted's I got from Dogwatch Dale at the May Dinner Herf. Nice even burn all the way through producing a light ash that was almost all white. Nice creamy smoke throughout which got a bit more flavorful as I went through. Thanks Dale!!

[BackwardsGolfer]

smoked a cao italia and an oliva master blend on friday night at hms with clint and my brother, saw henry it was a good time! have to say that i like the brazilia better but that master blend was just an awesome stick

yesterday i smoked a graycliff 1666 - pretty nice stick, dark and tons of smoke. ill have to check these out a little more

this morning already got in to a pardon 3000 while getting some quotes/references/information for my paper on immigration and its economic impact in colorado and nationally
fun fun!!

[physiognomy]

On the course yesterday I smoked a Hoyo Churchill & Punch Corona, before a SP Bachilleres on the clubhouse deck. A great finish to a fun round of golf (shot 89).

[physiognomy]

RS12 on the patio @ my local watching the world go by...

[RonaldMCd]

Just had an Onyx reserve something or other. The best way to describe this cigar, is if you took a RP Vintage 92, and wrapped it in a chamois that had been aged for a couple years in salt water. The flavors did not mix well, at all. The salty leather flavor was very unwelcomed throughout...at least throughout the amount I actually smoked. Tossed it just past the half way point. This goes on the "Give to Mike" list.

[moglman]

:lol: Nice description Clinton!!

I smoked a gifted Boli RC that started off slowly but was very good the second half.

[BackwardsGolfer]

Just had an Onyx reserve something or other. The best way to describe this cigar, is if you took a RP Vintage 92, and wrapped it in a chamois that had been aged for a couple years in salt water. The flavors did not mix well, at all. The salty leather flavor was very unwelcomed throughout...at least throughout the amount I actually smoked. Tossed it just past the half way point. This goes on the "Give to Mike" list.


gross bro, based on that review i do not want clint, repeat do not want
:shock:

[hsmunoz]

Just had an Onyx reserve something or other. The best way to describe this cigar, is if you took a RP Vintage 92, and wrapped it in a chamois that had been aged for a couple years in salt water. The flavors did not mix well, at all. The salty leather flavor was very unwelcomed throughout...at least throughout the amount I actually smoked. Tossed it just past the half way point. This goes on the "Give to Mike" list.

Clinton
was that the one that came in the bag at HMS?

[RonaldMCd]

Yeah, that's the one. Save your's for the next time you see Mike.

[BackwardsGolfer]

lol

ill trade you guys for some Tierra Del Sol sticks!

[RonaldMCd]

Yet another beautiful November day to work from my deck...enjoying an Ashton VSG. Where the hell is the snow?

On a side note...I found a bug under the band on this VSG...looked like a really, really small spider, but definately dead and crispy. Also a small hole in the wrapper near the same location. These came from Mike's humi...so they are probably contaminated. Still smokes nice, but should I be worried? (I'm such a noob)

[jcarlton]

Yet another beautiful November day to work from my deck...enjoying an Ashton VSG. Where the hell is the snow?

On a side note...I found a bug under the band on this VSG...looked like a really, really small spider, but definately dead and crispy. Also a small hole in the wrapper near the same location. These came from Mike's humi...so they are probably contaminated. Still smokes nice, but should I be worried? (I'm such a noob)

Sounds like mike should be worried. Hey Mike you been hearing "snap, crackle, pop" when you smoke?

[zmancbr]

Yet another beautiful November day to work from my deck...enjoying an Ashton VSG. Where the hell is the snow?

On a side note...I found a bug under the band on this VSG...looked like a really, really small spider, but definately dead and crispy. Also a small hole in the wrapper near the same location. These came from Mike's humi...so they are probably contaminated. Still smokes nice, but should I be worried? (I'm such a noob)

Sounds like mike should be worried. Hey Mike you been hearing "snap, crackle, pop" when you smoke?

LOL... :mrgreen:

[zmancbr]

Gonna light up a '98 Punch corona on the way home... should be sweet! :mrgreen:

[physiognomy]

Smoking a Le Hoyo du Roi this afternoon... I was working, but now I'm distracted.

..I found a bug under the band on this VSG...looked like a really, really small spider, but definately dead and crispy. Also a small hole in the wrapper near the same location.... should I be worried?

Maybe... Spider = weird, but Beetle = bad. If the hole was neat, rounded & approx 2-3mm in diameter I'd personally do something about it. If you only have a few cigars smoke em quickly or double bag & freeze (1 day in fridge, 2-3+ days in freezer, 1 day in fridge) just to be safe.

[RonaldMCd]

Smoking a Le Hoyo du Roi this afternoon... I was working, but now I'm distracted.

..I found a bug under the band on this VSG...looked like a really, really small spider, but definately dead and crispy. Also a small hole in the wrapper near the same location.... should I be worried?

Maybe... Spider = weird, but Beetle = bad. If the hole was neat, rounded & approx 2-3mm in diameter I'd personally do something about it. If you only have a few cigars smoke em quickly or double bag & freeze (1 day in fridge, 2-3+ days in freezer, 1 day in fridge) just to be safe.

"Sorry honey, I'm going to be out here all night. I need to kill the beetles in these cigars."

Here is a picture I took of the bug. I'm not sure what it is...it's so damned small, and too shriveled up to count legs. The picture isn't that great either because my camera is not that great, and does not have a good macro function. It is next to a quarter for size perspective.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u42/ikayaknboard/Cigar_Bug.jpg

[physiognomy]

"Sorry honey, I'm going to be out here all night. I need to kill the beetles in these cigars."

LOL... Doesn't look like a beetle to me.

[tdp]

Yeah if those things hanging off the left-hand side of it are legs, that's a long way from a tobacco beetle.

[RonaldMCd]

Yeah if those things hanging off the left-hand side of it are legs, that's a long way from a tobacco beetle.

The picture makes it look like an ant with legs hanging all over, but that's not really what it looks like. I'll try to get a better shot through a magnifying glass or something.

[BackwardsGolfer]

lol what the shit?

i only smoked 1 of them vsgs so far.. ill have to inspect tonight

[BackwardsGolfer]

so i checked the rest of the VSGs and everything else in my coolador last night..

took off the bands of 4 of the vsg and i didnt see any dust, or bodies > nothing to suggest that any bugs were alive and kicking it

im leaning towards clint got a stick with a stowaway from DR but i dont know what the shit.....if so, its rather bad form ashton..

[mojo65]

DPG JJ maduro! Im loveing it! :twisted:

[moglman]

I smoked a PdP no. 1 today that was gifted to me by Jamie. Great flavor and draw. Thanks pal.

[zmancbr]

I smoked a PdP no. 1 today that was gifted to me by Jamie. Great flavor and draw. Thanks pal.

Nice... glad to hear those are smoking well... I must have had an off one when I smoked mine.

I smoked a Party Short, also courtesy of Jamie, last night on the way home... and lemme say WOW... that thing was all kinds of yummy. I almost nubbed it. If it didn't go out right near the end I might have... :mrgreen:

That is one more I can add to my box "want list" 8)

[moglman]

I smoked a PdP no. 1 today that was gifted to me by Jamie. Great flavor and draw. Thanks pal.

Nice... glad to hear those are smoking well... I must have had an off one when I smoked mine.

I smoked a Party Short, also courtesy of Jamie, last night on the way home... and lemme say WOW... that thing was all kinds of yummy. I almost nubbed it. If it didn't go out right near the end I might have... :mrgreen:

That is one more I can add to my box "want list" 8)

I carried it around for a few weeks in the caddy. I really think this helps the draw and evens up the humidity levels throughout the cigar. The more I do this the more I like it over smoking a cigar right from the box. The shorts are definitely a cigar to always have in stock.

[zmancbr]

I carried it around for a few weeks in the caddy. I really think this helps the draw and evens up the humidity levels throughout the cigar. The more I do this the more I like it over smoking a cigar right from the box. The shorts are definitely a cigar to always have in stock.

Was your caddy like a drybox sort of environment? I know mine tends to run a bit higher but I have 65% bead tubes that I use to keep the humidity up...

And yes that Party short was amazing... possibly my favorite Partagas so far... of course I still have a lot of Party stuff to try including the Luisitanias, and the Churchills de Luxe...

[jcarlton]

I smoked a PdP no. 1 today that was gifted to me by Jamie. Great flavor and draw. Thanks pal.

WhoooHoo: I'm glad you enjoyed the PdP Scott and I new you were going to enjoy that Party Short Zach!!! Zach we need to work out a trade if you got some PdP coming as I might have a few more Party Shorts laying around. :mrgreen:

[zmancbr]

I smoked a PdP no. 1 today that was gifted to me by Jamie. Great flavor and draw. Thanks pal.

WhoooHoo: I'm glad you enjoyed the PdP Scott and I new you were going to enjoy that Party Short Zach!!! Zach we need to work out a trade if you got some PdP coming as I might have a few more Party Shorts laying around. :mrgreen:


Now that sounds like a smart idea to me... :mrgreen:

[moglman]

Was your caddy like a drybox sort of environment? I know mine tends to run a bit higher but I have 65% bead tubes that I use to keep the humidity up...
When I dry box, I don't like to leave it too long, a day or two, because the wrapper gets brittle quickly, even if the inside is still drying out. My caddy's are probably somewhere between 50% and 65% Rh but have never tested them. The 10 ct just has the foam deal in the cap with distilled water and the 50 ct has 65% sheets top and bottom. I think it just has to do with the overall environment, allowing the cigar to expand if box pressed and the Rh to stabilize through the cigar. I don't really know but I'm going to keep doing it.

[physiognomy]

Boss came around at noon today to tell everyone Happy Thanksgiving & to go home by 1pm... Sitting on the balcony now with a cold Breck. Vanilla Porter & a RG Panetelas Extra. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving with friends & family!

[zmancbr]

Boss came around at noon today to tell everyone Happy Thanksgiving & to go home by 1pm... Sitting on the balcony now with a cold Breck. Vanilla Porter & a RG Panetelas Extra. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving with friends & family!


Nice to get let off so early... I am definitely jealous... sounds like you are having a good time too... :mrgreen:

[jcarlton]

I am thinking RyJ Cazadores for tonight. In addition to it being a four day weekend I got a raise today!! First in many years as I have been topped out. This one goes straight into the 401K which totals 20% (6% match 14% all me) of my pay now. So maybe I can retire at 80, you know with the economy and all. :P

[opusfxd]

I am thinking RyJ Cazadores for tonight. In addition to it being a four day weekend I got a raise today!! First in many years as I have been topped out. This one goes straight into the 401K which totals 20% (6% match 14% all me) of my pay now. So maybe I can retire at 80, you know with the economy and all. :P
Let me be the first here to break the thread and say CONGRATS!!!!!! Glad to hear it came through for you and you're putting it to good use.

[zmancbr]

I am thinking RyJ Cazadores for tonight. In addition to it being a four day weekend I got a raise today!! First in many years as I have been topped out. This one goes straight into the 401K which totals 20% (6% match 14% all me) of my pay now. So maybe I can retire at 80, you know with the economy and all. :P
Let me be the first here to break the thread and say CONGRATS!!!!!! Glad to hear it came through for you and you're putting it to good use.
And let me be the second... congrats Jamie!! That is awesome news and glad to hear you are using it wisely... :mrgreen:

[zmancbr]

Forgot to mention I will be smoking a vegueros mareva on the way home tonight courtesy of Peter! Thanks for the cigar!! :mrgreen:

[jcarlton]

Forgot to mention I will be smoking a vegueros mareva on the way home tonight courtesy of Peter! Thanks for the cigar!! :mrgreen:

I smoked a Vegueros last night that Peter gifted me. It was about 7 X 40 or so. Took a little while to open up but when it did it was a fine smoke. I was surprised at the creaminess of the cigar. It coated my mouth completely, I couldn't pick out any specific flavors except at the end when a very pleasant almond flavor appeared.

Thanks guy's!!!!

[zmancbr]

Forgot to mention I will be smoking a vegueros mareva on the way home tonight courtesy of Peter! Thanks for the cigar!! :mrgreen:

I smoked a Vegueros last night that Peter gifted me. It was about 7 X 40 or so. Took a little while to open up but when it did it was a fine smoke. I was surprised at the creaminess of the cigar. It coated my mouth completely, I couldn't pick out any specific flavors except at the end when a very pleasant almond flavor appeared.

Thanks guy's!!!!


Sounds like an especial #1... I enjoyed the one gifted to me as well... so much so that I ordered the boxes on special... :mrgreen:

[RonaldMCd]

Smoked an Oliva Serie O Maduro tonight. It was delightful...especially for the price. I haven't had many maduros yet, but this was probably my favorite so far (and probably the cheapest).

[hsmunoz]

one of my favs Clinton, in a Robusto Vitola

I started off with a pepin blue label, nice smoke, and then finished the day with a JL #1, feeling a little dizzy right now.

[Spect]

one of my favs Clinton, in a Robusto Vitola

I started off with a pepin blue label, nice smoke, and then finished the day with a JL #1, feeling a little dizzy right now.

What'd you think of the blue, did it measure up to the other Nic puros?

[hsmunoz]

one of my favs Clinton, in a Robusto Vitola

I started off with a pepin blue label, nice smoke, and then finished the day with a JL #1, feeling a little dizzy right now.

What'd you think of the blue, did it measure up to the other Nic puros?

good smoke, a little tight , but very earthy, some would say leathery with some bite. A generous CFRH'er gifted it to me so I don't know how much they cost, but if they are in the sub 10 dollar range I would say a pretty good value as well.

right now, my fav Nic puros are
Padron 26 naturals,
Padron 64 Diplomat Maduro
Oliva V, O Maduro

the Padrons are expensive but worth it
the Olivas are worth more than they cost.

[jcarlton]

Smoking a VSG Illusion gifted to me from Gary. Thanks Gary!!!! :mrgreen:

[mojo65]

this morning I had a ElRey Del Mundo..... And now im contemplating my selection of Fuente's......perhaps a Grand Reserve.

[jcarlton]

RyJ Churchill is smoking great...


Thanks Fred!!!

[physiognomy]

Smoking a Boli CE ('98? - old serif font on band) generously gifted by Scott... Draw is a smidge tight to start as I expected, but delivered smoke & a very smooth light earthy/vegetal flavor. Not your typical Boli flavors, but towards the 2nd third the draw is opening significantly and is starting to pick up that deep earth & sweet leather. Burn is razor sharp with a light gray & almost 'fluffy' looking ash. Thanks for this great cigar Scott it is a nice way to finish the afternoon...

[opusfxd]

Smoked a spicy little number last night I got from Henry. A nice Monte #4, gonna have to do that again.

[zmancbr]

Smoking a Boli CE ('98? - old serif font on band) generously gifted by Scott... Draw is a smidge tight to start as I expected, but delivered smoke & a very smooth light earthy/vegetal flavor. Not your typical Boli flavors, but towards the 2nd third the draw is opening significantly and is starting to pick up that deep earth & sweet leather. Burn is razor sharp with a light gray & almost 'fluffy' looking ash. Thanks for this great cigar Scott it is a nice way to finish the afternoon...


I smoked mine friday night also gifted by Scott and I have to say WOW.... that was a cigar that I enjoyed and it was nice to see what a Boli can be after 10 years... fantastic all the way around. Thanks Scott! :mrgreen:

[physiognomy]

'98 Punch corona... My local put in duct heating & inclosed the patio with canvas/plastic. Best part is they allow smoking! Talk about having me at hello...

[RonaldMCd]

Been working on my deck most of the day, as the unseasonably warm weather has returned. Enjoyed a Tatuaje Havana VI, Oliva Serie G Maguro, and a San Cristobol robusto. It's been a swell day :mrgreen:

[opusfxd]

Been working on my deck most of the day, as the unseasonably warm weather has returned. Enjoyed a Tatuaje Havana VI, Oliva Serie G Maguro, and a San Cristobol robusto. It's been a swell day :mrgreen:

That's alot more than a swell day dude!!

[LordOfWu]

Smoked an Oliva Serie O Maduro tonight. It was delightful...especially for the price. I haven't had many maduros yet, but this was probably my favorite so far (and probably the cheapest).

Smoking the Churchill right now...very nice!

[physiognomy]

Sitting back tonight with some PS Luxury Bullseye Flake in a sandblasted Amphora bulldog Dave (Sparky1957) gifted me... I need to check with Dave so I have the history right, but the pipe came down through his family. A great gift that has proven to be a good smoker & a regular in my rotation.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3076718848_03a8732e85_o.jpg

[macms]

I just nubbed a SLR Serie A that topped off an exciting day. Sweet smoke that was very enjoyable for nosing. Ahhh...

[Byrnebrew]

Had one of my go to's the Punch Gran Puro

[BackwardsGolfer]

couldnt help myself!

had to get after one of the Partagas de Partagas no. 1

stiff draw and definitely needed to be dry boxed for a couple days but the flavor was there and I am looking forward to getting after some more of these once they have stabilized and dried out a little!

[zmancbr]

couldnt help myself!

had to get after one of the Partagas de Partagas no. 1

stiff draw and definitely needed to be dry boxed for a couple days but the flavor was there and I am looking forward to getting after some more of these once they have stabilized and dried out a little!


Glad to hear they have good flavors. The one of these I had was a bit tight too... I will definitely drybox the nest ones of them that I smoke...

[zmancbr]

I will be smoking an Oliva V Maduro on the way home... I looked in my box of them and one has a good crack going up the foot so it leaves me no choice but to burn it lol... :):)

[BackwardsGolfer]

those are awesome!

I smoked one on sunday with the neighbor... chewy and dank all the way through..

Zach, have you had a master blend 3? Id be interested to hear your comparison between the two.. which one you liked better...

i wont say which one i liked better.. yet... :D

[zmancbr]

those are awesome!

I smoked one on sunday with the neighbor... chewy and dank all the way through..

Zach, have you had a master blend 3? Id be interested to hear your comparison between the two.. which one you liked better...

i wont say which one i liked better.. yet... :D


Umm I haven't tried the MB3.. I have tried the O, G, V and a few other ones but never hit up those... so no comparison... but good to hear the V maduro is good... they have some at the Smoking cave right now so if anyone wanted some that is a ship in CO that has them... good prices to I think they were like $8ish each...

[RonaldMCd]

Umm I haven't tried the MB3.. I have tried the O, G, V and a few other ones but never hit up those... so no comparison... but good to hear the V maduro is good... they have some at the Smoking cave right now so if anyone wanted some that is a ship in CO that has them... good prices to I think they were like $8ish each...

Mmmmmm...MB3. (http://www.cfrhn.com/VB/showthread.php?t=314) I'll trade you a MB3 for a V Maduro if you're game. I don't anticipate going to the smoking cave any time soon, and haven't been able to get my hands on one yet...I think the price range is about equal.

[moglman]

I smoked a Pepin Blue Firecracker yesterday in the stiff breeze. I forget who gifted it to me but I thank you. It was spicy, nice draw and too short.

[Spect]

I smoked a Pepin Blue Firecracker yesterday in the stiff breeze. I forget who gifted it to me but I thank you. It was spicy, nice draw and too short.

Proably Zach. It's a good little stick, did you notice (can't help myself) the whole thing was like one big sweet spot?

[zmancbr]

Proably Zach. It's a good little stick, did you notice (can't help myself) the whole thing was like one big sweet spot?


Yes it was me... I am glad you enjoyed it Scott... I wasn't sure if you would wanna smoke it since Pepin isn't your best friend... :)

[moglman]

Yes it was me... I am glad you enjoyed it Scott... I wasn't sure if you would wanna smoke it since Pepin isn't your best friend... :)
Geraldo Pepin? I thought he was locked up?

[zmancbr]

Mmmmmm...MB3. (http://www.cfrhn.com/VB/showthread.php?t=314) I'll trade you a MB3 for a V Maduro if you're game. I don't anticipate going to the smoking cave any time soon, and haven't been able to get my hands on one yet...I think the price range is about equal.


That can probably be arranged... but I should let you know I was a tad disappointed with the V maduro. It wasn't complex at all... as a matter of fact only one thing changed during the entire smoke and that was it got a bit ashy toward the end.

It was an OK cigar that had a good flavor and some strength to it but lacked in discernible flavors and definitely needs more age. It had so much tar on it after the first few inches I was literally getting my fingers full of it and had to give it a second clip to remove some of it.

[zmancbr]

Tonight I will have to go find something special to smoke and celebrate Dawn's job. I have lots of time to do it too cuz I didn't make it to work... got to longmont after an hour+ of fighting to get there and thought screw this... I don't want 70 more miles to work and then 90 back. So I turned around and went home lol... Kind of wish I would have stuck with my gut feeling and just stayed in bed but oh well at least I was up early today. :sifone:

[hsmunoz]

come on Zach, your not fooling anyone,
you just stayed home to wait for the mail man!

gotta admit, I was thinking the same, but had to take the kid to school so that put me half way there.

Today I need a good smoke but the weather is not cooperating so may have to shoot up to HMS later today.

[zmancbr]

come on Zach, your not fooling anyone,
you just stayed home to wait for the mail man!

gotta admit, I was thinking the same, but had to take the kid to school so that put me half way there.

Today I need a good smoke but the weather is not cooperating so may have to shoot up to HMS later today.


LOL... I did think about waiting for him, but I decided to go buy the BB Storm instead lol... then I came home to all kinds of mail! :D

I think I'm only missing a few packages now so hopefully they will be in soon.

[hsmunoz]

you need to stack them all up and take a pic.
its got to be impressive!

[zmancbr]

you need to stack them all up and take a pic.
its got to be impressive!


I thought about posting a pic of all the stuff I ordered in Nov... we will see if I get around to it... :new_rofl:

[hsmunoz]

your going to need a wide angle!

today I had a san cristobal, El Principe, what a great little stick!

[sepp]

a nice Siglo I

[mojo65]

Today I torched a FRANK and what was determined to be a Monty #4 I believe.

[opusfxd]

Today was a H. Upman Epicure #1 or 2 I forget and it wasn't given to me with a tag and a Sancho Panza Fred gave me.

Nummy day.

[zmancbr]

Tonight will be a H Upmann Monarch from '00 that was given to me from Ron... I can't wait to try it! :D

I might post a review of it tonight! :sifone:

[sepp]

Padron 1926 after lunch & a SCdH EP on the dog walk!

[RonaldMCd]

Smoked a Tatuaje Reserva "A" Uno today at Barlow's. Good thing I had plenty of time to puff down this 9.25" beast of a cigar. It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed (nearly) every minute of it.

[moglman]

First cigar of the week and it was a good one. While hanging with Peter and Mert, I enjoyed a RA Gran Robusto ER BENELUX. Dang!

[opusfxd]

I had an RS11 last night. Chris did too but hers was all plugged up and went to a Los Statos.

[hsmunoz]

this morning I tried a Bolivar CE, that I got as a single. No lineage, but I beleive it's an older stick. Pretty plugged. So I got out the poker and worked it some. Smokeable but not enjoyable, so in the stinky it went.

little later got an envelope from my brother , he said he was sending me some sticks.
Sadly they were some dog rockets with two siglo 2's mixed in. All of them have been so niglected that they were crumbling in the bag. Still I cut about an inch of the siglo and gave it a shot. Drier than a nuns ...... .

into the stinky it goes. All of it's traveling companions will never see a torch, into the crapper. I did keep one that looks like a Diplomatico knockoff. The label is almost the same but is says something else.

maybe today is a write off ;c(


ok well, I had a Mag 50 el, and Genios the other day and I am still holding on to those memories, great sticks!

[moglman]

I hope I didn't give you that BCE Henry. They definitely can be tight, but yummy when they're on.

[hsmunoz]

Hi Scott

nope, it came as part of a promotion on a recent order. I beleive I have a BCE in my locker at HMS, courtesy of a good BOTL!

I love this vitola from Bolivar, a favorite on the golf course. But I think the onese that came in the promo are likely 99's . The 06-07's I have had recently have been excellent.

Well time to find an 8 in aircraft drill. know of any local places that might have some?

[moglman]

Yesterday, I smoked a pipe of sample oriental, an RG Panatella Extra, a Punch Corona, part of a Qd'O Imperiales and a RASCC. It was a good day for smokin'.

[hsmunoz]

thanks to Mert, I am burning a RGCE from 00,

draw is good, flavor is grassy with some coffee. nice smoke.

the wrapper is doing some kind of blistering thing, but it eventually burns so all good!

more later.

[Parabola_609]

I'm enjoying a Casa Fuente that was given to me on Christmas eve, and i have to say this is an awesome way to start my day.

[opusfxd]

I'm enjoying a Casa Fuente that was given to me on Christmas eve, and i have to say this is an awesome way to start my day.

Oh those are nice. :D

[opusfxd]

I was FINALLY able to have a smoke Sunday on my way home from three days of crazy, intense Boy Scout Leader training and campout. I had packed me an Oliva G Maduro torpedo. I've never had one taste so good.

[Spect]

Wood badge?

I can't find the wanting to kill yourself smilie, for Wood badge you need one.

[kburke532]

Smoking a monte #2, in the last 3rd and its really woody with smooth tabacco flavor. Yesturdays bday smokes were amazing, monte especiale #1 '01 and Cohiba Genios. The Genios may have been the best cigar I've ever had so smooth and so many flavors literally smoked it until my fingers were red from burning.

[opusfxd]

Smoked an Illusione P68 tonight while at work waiting for the Frogmore Stew we were cooking to come together.

[mhailey]

I'm about to fire up my patio fire pit, pour a jack daniels, and light a brown label Tat after I did this to my bathroom today. Boy am I in deep!

[jcarlton]

I'm about to fire up my patio fire pit, pour a jack daniels, and light a brown label Tat after I did this to my bathroom today. Boy am I in deep!

Been there my friend, one word...















rent:lotofsmiles:

[hsmunoz]

I'm about to fire up my patio fire pit, pour a jack daniels, and light a brown label Tat after I did this to my bathroom today. Boy am I in deep!


man that must have been some crap you took! you blew the drywall right off the wall!!

I bet it was mexican food. Does it to me everytime ;c)

[mhailey]

man that must have been some crap you took! you blew the drywall right off the wall!!

I bet it was mexican food. Does it to me everytime ;c)

I'll spare everyone the details.

[opusfxd]

I'm about to fire up my patio fire pit, pour a jack daniels, and light a brown label Tat after I did this to my bathroom today. Boy am I in deep!

Dood, anger management issues? :frusty:

[moglman]

Demolition is always the easy part, but that doesn't look easy Matt!

[mhailey]

The builder did not use backerboard around the shower and the drywall was totally soaked, with mildew on the vapor barrier. Now I just have to put in wonderboard, a new shower pan, retile the shower, and around the tub, rip up the carpet, wonderboard the floor, retile the floor, intall a new toilet, rip up the tile on the counter, and then retile the counter.

Multiweekend project, but it is nice to do something with my hands were I can actually see and feel the fruits of my labor.

Matt

[hsmunoz]

STEAM ROOM , STEAM ROOM, STEAM ROOM!!!!
just slip it in there, the wifey will never know, tell her its a shower for two.

[mhailey]

STEAM ROOM , STEAM ROOM, STEAM ROOM!!!!
just slip it in there, the wifey will never know, tell her its a shower for two.

OH MAN!! You are the devil on my shoulder! :decision:

I'm off to see what it will take to do that.

[hsmunoz]

got you covered bro!

http://www.saunafin.com/steambaths.htm

I have been kicking myself for not doing this, when we finished the basement.
so much so, I am seriously thinking of tearing out the bath and starting over with this little number!

ps sorry about bein off topic, I will stop now

[glking]

I have a STEAMIST (http://www.steamist.com/), and it's great!

[caveman]

Just smoked the Saint Luis Rey Churchill 2001 That Scott Gifted me. What a great smoke!

Thanks Scot!!!!!!:first:

[Whipper Snapper]

Nub Cameroon 460 and CAO Potomac