Had a forum blend maduro earlier. I still think the sumatra is better, but both are pretty good. This one had a wicked tight draw. I can't believe how slow they smoke and how cool they burn, a real testament to good construction...tight draw aside.
Enjoyed a Gurkha Rare Breed last night. I received this is a trade a long while back, but don't remember from whom I got it from!
It was the first Gurkha that I have liked. The cigar was a good medium body with a nice long finish and a ton of flavor. Not very complex and didn't change, but it was tasty and that's what I was looking for. Now I just need to find more.....
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992. Sorry to say, it's the first RP that I've ever had a problem with. The burn was horrible for the first half. Once the burn straightened out, the rest of the stick was good. A case of 'too little too late' for that stick.
Nica Libre 1990. The first time for this one. Very nice cigar. The flavors were woody, earthy, nutty, sort of coffee, and just a touch of sweetness. Burn was perfect and slow. Can't ask for much more. This is a cigar that everyone will enjoy. This one falls in my "Get a Box " category.
I had one of my go to cigars, Torano Exodus 1959 Gold torpedo. I'm leaving for a conference at Disney tomorrow, hoping it warms up. I am going to visit Corona while in Orlando.
Nica Libre 1990. The first time for this one. Very nice cigar. The flavors were woody, earthy, nutty, sort of coffee, and just a touch of sweetness. Burn was perfect and slow. Can't ask for much more. This is a cigar that everyone will enjoy. This one falls in my "Get a Box " category.
Hey Kas, what vitola did you have? I've only had the torpedo it was kinda meh.
Nica Libre 1990. The first time for this one. Very nice cigar. The flavors were woody, earthy, nutty, sort of coffee, and just a touch of sweetness. Burn was perfect and slow. Can't ask for much more. This is a cigar that everyone will enjoy. This one falls in my "Get a Box " category.
Hey Kas, what vitola did you have? I've only had the torpedo it was kinda meh.
Torpedo it was. I liked it a whole lot more than you I guess.
Nica Libre 1990. The first time for this one. Very nice cigar. The flavors were woody, earthy, nutty, sort of coffee, and just a touch of sweetness. Burn was perfect and slow. Can't ask for much more. This is a cigar that everyone will enjoy. This one falls in my "Get a Box " category.
Hey Kas, what vitola did you have? I've only had the torpedo it was kinda meh.
Torpedo it was. I liked it a whole lot more than you I guess.
I like the Exclusivo with my morning coffee. Got the Diplomatico in a trade & can't wait to try out that bad dog....maybe right now??? Kas if you were looking to do a box split let me know, I would be up for it.
Changed my mind and went with a Cuba Libre. First time I smoked one. Not going to buy a box because I wasn't very impressed.....should've went with my first choice. Guess I will make up for it tonight with a RP Edge Habano.
Today's line up
0600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
0900-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
1215-- MOW Robusto
1600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
A real full bodied day today and freaky cold for N Florida.
Today's line up
0600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
0900-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
1215-- MOW Robusto
1600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
A real full bodied day today and freaky cold for N Florida.
Gypsy, I need to know. Do you choose your starting line-up the night before, or at game time. And, ( I am jealous) while spending the day smoking away, do you just kick back and enjoy the surroundings ? I can't sit still that long. Maybe when I retire to Florida, I will be able to sit on the beach and just r-e-l-a-x. ( don't do it ! )
Halftime! Going to get the snow blower out and will bring a Punch Champion.
Just finished. I have had my share of Punch, but I have never had the Champion before. I cut it and was off. For the first 15 minutes, I was sucking my face in because I could barley get a draw. I then decided to cut above the cap line and it was perfect from there. Minor burn issue that fixed itself. Pretty one dimensional (which I was told by Bryan Glenn) but the good thing was, that one dimension was great. I think I'll need to stock up. It was a perfect quick smoke with some spice that will get me through the winter months.
Started the day with an Oliveros XL Double Corojo Toro. I love these XL cigars. I haven't found one yet that I don't like. I'm thinking these might seriously become my go to cigars.
Got a box of La Cuna Bin 85 Churchills in today and pulled one straight outta the box. Only got through half of it before I had to go into work, but the half I smoked was delightful. Looking forward to these after a little rest on them.
A real full bodied day today and freaky cold for N Florida.
Gypsy, I need to know. Do you choose your starting line-up the night before, or at game time. And, ( I am jealous) while spending the day smoking away, do you just kick back and enjoy the surroundings ? I can't sit still that long. Maybe when I retire to Florida, I will be able to sit on the beach and just r-e-l-a-x. ( don't do it ! )
I hit one on the way to work, 2 while under the guise of working (have golf cart, will travel) and of course one on the way home. I make all my selections at 0530 for the day. My favorite one is that 0600 smoke.
Started the day with an Ashton VSG spellbound and a pot of coffee. Two hours of bliss. For lunch I had a a bowl of homemade chili and a Fuente Anejo, and I think for this evening I will have a CAO Sopranos soldier (retail they are overpriced, but online is great for finding deals).
Nothing like having a day off from work today and tomorrow with the forecast being snow tonight, brutally cold temperatures, and tomorrow 30+ mph winds.
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It was the first Gurkha that I have liked. The cigar was a good medium body with a nice long finish and a ton of flavor. Not very complex and didn't change, but it was tasty and that's what I was looking for. Now I just need to find more.....
0530 El Mejor Emerald Churchill
0700 MOW Robusto
1200 Benchmade
1600 RP MM
1800 MOW Robusto
My box of Cuaba Divinos came in last night. I was going to let them rest for a week but I couldn't help myself. I'm glad I didn't wait.
0600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
0900-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
1215-- MOW Robusto
1600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
A real full bodied day today and freaky cold for N Florida.
Just finished. I have had my share of Punch, but I have never had the Champion before. I cut it and was off. For the first 15 minutes, I was sucking my face in because I could barley get a draw. I then decided to cut above the cap line and it was perfect from there. Minor burn issue that fixed itself. Pretty one dimensional (which I was told by Bryan Glenn) but the good thing was, that one dimension was great. I think I'll need to stock up. It was a perfect quick smoke with some spice that will get me through the winter months.
Got a box of La Cuna Bin 85 Churchills in today and pulled one straight outta the box. Only got through half of it before I had to go into work, but the half I smoked was delightful. Looking forward to these after a little rest on them.
I hit one on the way to work, 2 while under the guise of working (have golf cart, will travel) and of course one on the way home. I make all my selections at 0530 for the day. My favorite one is that 0600 smoke.
0600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
0930-- Cu-avana Intenso Robusto
1215-- MOW Toro
1600-- Arganese ML3 Torpedo
Just an observation. The CA Intenso and the MOW are some of the tastiest sticks around, wow are they good.
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Nothing like having a day off from work today and tomorrow with the forecast being snow tonight, brutally cold temperatures, and tomorrow 30+ mph winds.
I find the CA Intenso to be a great budget priced stick, though OTT a bit bitter. With a few months on them to relax, they are, I agree quite tasty!