After a day of killer thunderstorms and very heavy rains and flooding again in Houston, sheesh. I smoked an amazing cigar gifted to me by @avengethis.
This peppery, spicy and leathery flavor stick was a hidden gem produced by the Zaid brothers from Texas.
It was a great smoke from start to finish. Glad to see the Lonestar state is contributing to the premium cigar world in such a spectacular fashion.
So, outside, during a break in the weather, waiting for more storms. This smoke allowed me a better end to a weekend courtesy of a Californian. What are you gonna do, sheesh? Except say "Go Penguins!
All kidding aside, great find @avengethis, in my own backyard no less.
(P.S. meant to post this much earlier, but recently been having long wait times for pictures to upload).
@GrouchoM glad you enjoyed it my friend. I have really been digging these.
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
A Murcielago tonight. First time w/ the bat, and it is tasty. I let my better half know she is officially appointed as the ceegar selector from here on out. A high honor...
“There’ll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read ’em but all that’s gonna matter is that little dash between ’em.” -Kevin Welch
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
A Murcielago tonight. First time w/ the bat, and it is tasty. I let my better half know she is officially appointed as the ceegar selector from here on out. A high honor...
That's a solid but fairly unknown to many Don Pepin Garcia blend, great maddie for sure.
Brett
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
A Murcielago tonight. First time w/ the bat, and it is tasty. I let my better half know she is officially appointed as the ceegar selector from here on out. A high honor...
That's a solid but fairly unknown to many Don Pepin Garcia blend, great maddie for sure.
Brett
The old one but it has been reblended and rereleased
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
A Murcielago tonight. First time w/ the bat, and it is tasty. I let my better half know she is officially appointed as the ceegar selector from here on out. A high honor...
That's a solid but fairly unknown to many Don Pepin Garcia blend, great maddie for sure.
Brett
The old one but it has been reblended and rereleased
Ahh geez shows what I know, man I have been out of it I guess lol. Who does the new one? The old one was a terrific one trick pony.
Brett
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
Espinosa said he reversed engineered it to try and get back to the old blend. I have only and the old blend so I can't compare
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Espinosa said he reversed engineered it to try and get back to the old blend. I have only and the old blend so I can't compare
At least it wasn't by RP or Gurkha HAHAHAA. Thanks for the info Nick, I think I have one of the old blend left too, doubtful I would be searching out the new but hope it goes well all the same
Brett
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
Nice choice Jason, awhile back I was smoking one of those on the back porch (loving it of course, great stick1) and Amanda asked me to make her a sweet drink. Mixed her up a White Russian but she ended up not liking it, so not wanting to waste I had that with that Jamie Garcia not expecting it to pair well. Gotta say that it really changed the cigar for the better, the flavors of the Khalua and the cream really complimented and balanced the cigar and made it just explode. If you have never tried it I cannot recommend enough, that cigar specifically was made for pairing with White Russians, at least for my palate.
Brett
PS. Good to see you man, hope you are doing well its been too long
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
Good idea, Brett. I think you just made up my mind what my evening smoke (and drink) will be.
Would love to hear what you think Peter, the coffee notes in both the drink and tobacco really build off of each other. As a coffee man yourself would love to hear your thoughts, would be very interesting to hear from someone much smarter than myself in that area
Brett
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
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(P.S. meant to post this much earlier, but recently been having long wait times for pictures to upload).
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Brett
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Brett
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Brett
"I ain't got no Opus's"
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May I assss u a ?
Brett
Holy hell this is a powerhouse stick but so damn good thank you!
Brett
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
Brett
PS. Good to see you man, hope you are doing well its been too long
Brett