Last night was a Gurkha VH-7. It was good, not great. There were some very minor burn issues, but it had good flavor. When it was said and done, I enjoyed it quite a bit.
Yesterday my patience gave out and I had to try one of new Diesels... I really enjoyed it and I think it will be one of my favorites.
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I almost broke down and grabbed a diesel myself...smells great, decided to sit on them for just a little longer(dont know how much longer I can hold out) and grabbed a rocky patel sungrown instead
Well, I started feeling a lot better tonight. I've been waiting to smoke the RP Autumn Collection '09 that I've had sitting, but I wanted to smoke it on a nice, cold night. Well, that's exactly what it's like here. I've paired it with a glass of hot cider, and it's a pretty nice smoke so far. There's nothing amazing about it, but it has a good draw, and a nice burn. It has a pumpkin-y flavor to it. I'm enjoying it while watching some Mavs' basketball, and then I'll watch some Monday Night Football. So far, not too bad of a night.
Smoked an El Primer Mundo Rosado Oscuro that I got from Renaissance Man. I had never heard of it before it showed up on my doorstep, and I was pleasantly surprised. A good stick to be sure. Thanks Stan
Tonights smoking enjoyment came courtesy of bbc020, The La Gloria Cubana Artesanito of the Artesano de Miami line. This cigar is simply amazing, a heavenly blend of DR and Nicaraugan with a habano wrapper, Creamy,complex that builds with each lusciuos draw. Thanks a ton to Brandon for turning me on to these.
Smoking a Perdomo Fresh Rolled or whatever they are called, literally feels like they were rolled the day they were shipped, For the money I paid for them not a bad smoke at all. Infact a great value stick hard to beat for the money on auction.
Had a CAO America Monument tonight, this has got to be my favorite CAO. And this was the first time I've had this size, it may very well be my favorite size.
Had some good ones today. I started with a Perdomo Reserve Cameroon robusto, which is a nice medium bodied smoke. Later was an El Triunfador, went diggin in my humidor and found out I still had two left, sweet, this is an awesome cigar and I've been really liking lanceros recently. To finish the day I had a Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 which is a very flavorful and satisfying toro, too bad it was my last one.
Had some good ones today. I started with a Perdomo Reserve Cameroon robusto, which is a nice medium bodied smoke. Later was an El Triunfador, went diggin in my humidor and found out I still had two left, sweet, this is an awesome cigar and I've been really liking lanceros recently. To finish the day I had a Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 which is a very flavorful and satisfying toro, too bad it was my last one.
~~~ Nice line up Joe! My best smoke of the night (to this point) was a barrel aged Montecristo Afrique, but I might just go Humi-shopping to save some face
After lunch I had a Tatuaje Havana VI, it was really good. Tonight was a MOW, I liked it a lot, but I know it needs some time to get as good as it can be. All round a good day :^)
Smoking a Perdomo ESV 91 Conni. Reminds me of the Macanudo Vintage 2000 I had. Neither of these arre bad cigars and this ESV has great construction and burn. I know the ESV is a forum fave, but I just cant get into this type of cigar. It is smooth smoking, maybe just too smooth for my tastes. I am not going to say I dont like it, but I will say it doesnt excite or woo me.
After lunch I had a Tatuaje Havana VI, it was really good. Tonight was a MOW, I liked it a lot, but I know it needs some time to get as good as it can be. All round a good day :^)
That is what I enjoyed last night, a Tatuaje Havana VI. I honestly don't remember whom I received it from (in a trade on ccom), but I enjoyed it. It started off kind of boring with just nothing but tobacco taste, but quickly turned into something great. The finish was great and it only became better as I got further into the cigar.
Now I am terrible at discerning flavors in a cigar, but this was a very tasty cigar after about the first thrid.
I had a Bahia Trinidad that a buddy gave me. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't something I would have spent money on either, I am glad it was a free smoke. I couldn't quit put my finger on the flavor I was tasting but I think it might have had a bit of an orangey taste, maybe some other citrus fruit - weird. I had some nuts burn issues the whole way through and my buddy's was worse. After the Blue and now the Trinidad, I have come to the conclusion that they are good enough sticks to give away but I wont ever keep them for myself.
I had class today and about an hour ride home in the afternoon traffic so I took along a 601 Green to keep me company. Mmmmm.... Smoked a little over half of it on the ride home then finished it here on the balcony. Still one of my top 10 smokes!
Last night I went to a cigar event that was supposed to be hosted by Benji Menendez of Partagas, but sadly he because ill and was unable to attend. The event still went on however and I was able to pick up one of the new Partagas Master Series Majestuoso by Mr. Menendez. I smoked a regular red label Partagas at the event and brought the Master Series home to rest in the humidor, but a couple of my friends smoked it and said it could be the most balanced cigar of 2009. Made me want to try it soon, but have to let it rest. These are a limited run of only 5,000 boxes so they aren't going to be available just anywhere.
Had one of those Gurkha Shaggy maduros from the daily deal a while ago. It was ok. It got better near the end but I think I was just not in the mood. My truck is in the shop so I won't be smoking much until I get it back. :-(
Last night I had a rocky patel edge maduro torpedo my favorite out of all the rps ive had. After that i had a Gurkha Gold toro, it had some burn issues which i havent run into all that much with this cigar. And rightnow im having a Oliva O torpedo, another favorite of mine.
Last night I went to a cigar event that was supposed to be hosted by Benji Menendez of Partagas, but sadly he because ill and was unable to attend. The event still went on however and I was able to pick up one of the new Partagas Master Series Majestuoso by Mr. Menendez. I smoked a regular red label Partagas at the event and brought the Master Series home to rest in the humidor, but a couple of my friends smoked it and said it could be the most balanced cigar of 2009. Made me want to try it soon, but have to let it rest. These are a limited run of only 5,000 boxes so they aren't going to be available just anywhere.
In my best stern teacher's voice. Puro... did you bring enough for the rest of the class?
Last night was a Gurkha Sig 101 Maduro. It was ok I guess, got better in the last half. Not bad, but not something I'm in a hurry to order more of. Right now I'm working on a Gurkha Doble Maduro. Basically the same verdict so far, not bad, but not great either.
la aurora 1945, why did I not smoke this sooner? one of the best cigars i have had to date!! Now I gotta find a way to stuff a box of these puppies into my already overflowing humidor Donations accepted!!!!!!!! will trade choice body parts/soul for more!!!
Finishing up a Viaje Fifty Fifty no 3 (7 x 47). I didn't find this cigar as good as the no 1 (5 5/8 x 46) I smoked about a month back, but still very good smoke IMO. The change was not as pronounced in this size, but the flavor was still there and the last third of this smoke is fabulous IMO. After some experimentation, I found that letting these cigars rest a solid 2 minutes allows them to fully cool and brings out the most flavor from each puff. When I didn't let it rest this long, the cigar burned hot and the flavors weren't nearly as rich or enjoyable.
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Peace, Nick
Now I am terrible at discerning flavors in a cigar, but this was a very tasty cigar after about the first thrid.
Yes sir it was! Mighty good smoke. I wonder how close in flavor other vitolas are to the torperdo.
Puro... did you bring enough for the rest of the class?
one of the best cigars i have had to date!!
Now I gotta find a way to stuff a box of these puppies into my already overflowing humidor
Donations accepted!!!!!!!!
will trade choice body parts/soul for more!!!