I'll just agree with what you and kuzi and maddy have already said on the Nub Habano and Cameroon. If the Cameroon didn't exist, I'd probably keep some Habanos around for short smokes.
Do you consider over an hour a short smoke? Just curious.
the nubs are a huge ring guage but they are short. im know that they have the same amout of tobacco as "larger" sizes but i find that a cigar that is 5 inches long lasts me about 1 hour 15-20 min no matter what the ring. now, i still havent had the nub (ill get there) but but i cant imagine that it would last much more than 50- 60 min for me.
The Nub that I smoked the other night was a quick smoke also. About 40-45 minutes. And it got hot, it was odd. If it hadn't got hot I maybe had another 10 minutes smoke time on it but it was to harsh to continue.
Tonight was a Torano Casa Torano torpedo and a Hemingway Signature. The Torano was much milder than I thought it would and flavor wasn't much. Mediocre smoke. Hemingway was excellent as usual.
Sounds good, Lassy. Let us know. I think I'm gonna have this Nestor Plasencia that sdip sent me. I've been making myself not smoke it ever since it arrived.
Sounds good, Lassy. Let us know. I think I'm gonna have this Nestor Plasencia that sdip sent me. I've been making myself not smoke it ever since it arrived.
You betcha! I'm writing away on this guy as I speak (er, um type) to you guys. And may you enjoy yours as well!
May not be the most linear cigar review though, because the girlfriend is also out on the porch with me (She is smoking a CAO Flavours Vanilla)
Cohiba Siglo III tonight. Box date AUG 2007. Smooth, flawles wrapper, with flavors of honey, tea, with a short, graham cracker finish. Somewhat tight draw, but this is still a young cigar. Paired well with the Havana Club rum.
Glad you enjoyed. Cigar Affc supposedly rated it a 93
Sdip, I never go by what CA says. I have seen some of the most one sided reviews come from that mag. I heard throught the grapevine that the more advertising money you give them, the better the rating you will receive. Heard this from a few companies.
My theory is smoke what you like, and don't worry about what everyone else is smoking.
Just cracked the seal on a box of Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1, box date SXF MAR05.
Nice cigar, somewhat tight draw, but definitely ready to smoke. Notes of honey, cedar and leather, but not much depth. Finish is lasting. I know since I opened this box, it is not going to last long! I usually don't drink carbonated beverages with cigars, but I had a full glass of Maker's Mark and Coke Zero from dinner so I thought what the heck. Not a good combo with this particular cigar, IMHO. Would have been better off with straight MM.
The 5 Vegas Classic is a pleasant smoke. I'm not going to review this one because I had a long interruption in it to help some neighborhood kids with their bikes. Despite the long break, during which it went cold, it smoked well and burned consistently. Definitely something I'll want to try more of.
Since today is my birthday, I'm indulging a bit. My girlfriend took me out for a great dinner at a steakhouse in the french quarter. I'm following it up with a Graycliff Professionale. It's quite tasty. As with all their sticks, I doubt I'd pay retail, but when a deal is found they are worth smoking.
Had a DPG Blue this afternoon.Nice smoke, not as spicy as other DPG's I have smoked. Tonight was a Gurkha Centurion after going to see Jimmy Buffet. Excellent smoke with a flavor consistently through that I couldn't place.
The night is still young, kuz. Fire up that Sancho.
You just can't go wrong with the Hemingway, can you, Joe? Just a classic, classic cigar. (Especially the Classic.) God bless those Fuente boys.
I think you need to give us more info on the Graycliff, Scrambler. And happy birthday!
I just polished off a Gurkha Beast. It's a good cigar, but nothing terribly special, I have to say. I can't imagine I'll ever pay full price for one. It also didn't strike me as nearly as strong as advertised.
Tonight is a La Flor Dominicana "Reserva Especial" El Jocko Natural.... I'm half in the bag after going to a bar to watch a live Swing dance band, so not much review headed your way, but a good cigar none-the-less
You just can't go wrong with the Hemingway, can you, Joe? Just a classic, classic cigar. (Especially the Classic.) God bless those Fuente boys.
Yeah, quite a nice cigar urby and its all thanks to you, I probably would have tried one eventually, but thanks all the same. I'm down to one lone cigar, so I'll be looking into a box sooner rather than later I suppose as this is one I can say for sure I'd like to have on hand.
Tonight I smoked a Rocky Patel Fusion Double Maduro toro and it was simply the best maduro I have ever smoked. Lots of smoke, perfect draw and a fantastic balance of spice and chocolate flavors. Wow!
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Do you consider over an hour a short smoke? Just curious.
WoW! Thats pretty fast!
It's been awhile since I smoked NC's, I am just trying to get back into the newer releases.
the review is up
Tonight was a Torano Casa Torano torpedo and a Hemingway Signature. The Torano was much milder than I thought it would and flavor wasn't much. Mediocre smoke. Hemingway was excellent as usual.
You betcha! I'm writing away on this guy as I speak (er, um type) to you guys. And may you enjoy yours as well!
May not be the most linear cigar review though, because the girlfriend is also out on the porch with me (She is smoking a CAO Flavours Vanilla)
The 5 Vegas Classic is a pleasant smoke. I'm not going to review this one because I had a long interruption in it to help some neighborhood kids with their bikes. Despite the long break, during which it went cold, it smoked well and burned consistently. Definitely something I'll want to try more of.
Since today is my birthday, I'm indulging a bit. My girlfriend took me out for a great dinner at a steakhouse in the french quarter. I'm following it up with a Graycliff Professionale. It's quite tasty. As with all their sticks, I doubt I'd pay retail, but when a deal is found they are worth smoking.
did drink some good beer though.
You just can't go wrong with the Hemingway, can you, Joe? Just a classic, classic cigar. (Especially the Classic.) God bless those Fuente boys.
I think you need to give us more info on the Graycliff, Scrambler. And happy birthday!
I just polished off a Gurkha Beast. It's a good cigar, but nothing terribly special, I have to say. I can't imagine I'll ever pay full price for one. It also didn't strike me as nearly as strong as advertised.