Started with a Perdomo ESV second toro, I've burned through almost 2 bundles and they have been consistently good. To finish off the day I had a San Cristobal Monumento, the name does the cigar justice as it is truly a monument to the blending abilities of Don Pepin, just a fantastic cigar.
I had my first Reposada 96 tonight. Not 3 days out of the box and this thing was great! I would consider this one of the better Habano wrapper cigars in my humidor now. The flavors were great and just kept getting better as the cigar progressed. It had a nice even burn the entire way through and lasted a good hour and 45 minutes. I was very well pleased with this cigar and I'm looking forward to one with a lot more rest on it.
Fired up an Oliva O corona after lunch today.. Ya know, I think this is just not a stick for me. Tried it in a couple different vitolas, and I'm gonna have to check my records, but I'm just not digging it at all.
¨The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea¨ - Isak Dinesen
¨Only two people walk around in this world beardless - boys and women - and I am neither one.¨
Have you tried the Serie O maduro Hays? Totally different cigar. I don't really care for the habano, but I love the maduro. Funny how they are almost completely opposite in the strength department too.
I have actually, and I agree with you 100% - the maduro is much more for my taste buds. This is pretty much par for the course though - I can't recall many habano wrapped sticks that I really liked.
¨The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea¨ - Isak Dinesen
¨Only two people walk around in this world beardless - boys and women - and I am neither one.¨
Tonight I will have the last Macanudo Maduro in my humi, not going to replace them, don't dislike them they are just ok....here is my lineup I am bringing to Dominican tomorrow to keep me going until I hit the shops...
0530-- Arganese ML3
1200-- MOW Ruination
1600-- Arganese ML3
Smoking the full tilt stuff today. The ML3 is a 3 blend all ligero filler and it is strong! The MOW Ruination tastes so good I am surprised it is has not been outlawed for being habit forming.
Started with my 2nd and last VSG Rounds. It was pretty lame. The flavor was ok but nothing spectacular. Maybe because it is aged too much. The burn was ehh. My second cigar was a Torano Exodus Gold. This cigar tasted very similar to the RP I-Press. The burn was much better though. This thing burned spot on like the last Torano I had. I was impressed with the burn but the flavor isn't my favorite. Not bad at all just not something I could smoke every day.
I have actually, and I agree with you 100% - the maduro is much more for my taste buds. This is pretty much par for the course though - I can't recall many habano wrapped sticks that I really liked.
We couldn't be more opposites. I have had multiple of these in both wrappers the past few weeks. I prefer the habano over the maduro in this and most sticks. To each his own I guess?
I have actually, and I agree with you 100% - the maduro is much more for my taste buds. This is pretty much par for the course though - I can't recall many habano wrapped sticks that I really liked.
We couldn't be more opposites. I have had multiple of these in both wrappers the past few weeks. I prefer the habano over the maduro in this and most sticks. To each his own I guess?
I'd agree as far as preferring the habano over maduro in most cigars, there are not many maduros I really like, the Serie O is one of them. And definitely to each their own, I like the cigars I like and I'd never be so presumptuous as to tell other people they have to like them too or they have bad taste. Good thing for us there are so many options out there, a cigar for every taste.
Had some good ones today. First up was a Perdomo ESV second toro, great smoke. Later was a Tatuaje Reserva J21 which hit me like a brick, I didn't remember them being that strong. Last up was a 601 Green robusto, one I always enjoy.
I have actually, and I agree with you 100% - the maduro is much more for my taste buds. This is pretty much par for the course though - I can't recall many habano wrapped sticks that I really liked.
We couldn't be more opposites. I have had multiple of these in both wrappers the past few weeks. I prefer the habano over the maduro in this and most sticks. To each his own I guess?
I'd agree as far as preferring the habano over maduro in most cigars, there are not many maduros I really like, the Serie O is one of them. And definitely to each their own, I like the cigars I like and I'd never be so presumptuous as to tell other people they have to like them too or they have bad taste. Good thing for us there are so many options out there, a cigar for every taste.
Had some good ones today. First up was a Perdomo ESV second toro, great smoke. Later was a Tatuaje Reserva J21 which hit me like a brick, I didn't remember them being that strong. Last up was a 601 Green robusto, one I always enjoy.
I like Habano and Maduro for different reasons. I enjoy Habano's for the flavor and a good Maduro when I want a little sweetness for the palate.
had a alex bradley tempus tonight, not a bad smoke .
Great construction and burn. started off almost too sweet but mellowed into a nice nutty cedar flavor that was heavy on anise.
What is anise?
black licorice and jaegermeister are flavored with it
They also use it alot in tobbacco products, mostly ciggies, and sub standard cigar tobacco..I like the flavor but when a cigar taste too much like anise I figure the crop missed the bar and needed a little help
Last night I had a 5Vegas Gold. I was expecting a "Mild" cigar, so that first blast of hot spice kinda caught me off guard. I am looking for a nice, pleasant, smooth, mild stick for a 'change of pace' from my regular selection. This wasn't it.
Last night I had a 5Vegas Gold. I was expecting a "Mild" cigar, so that first blast of hot spice kinda caught me off guard. I am looking for a nice, pleasant, smooth, mild stick for a 'change of pace' from my regular selection. This wasn't it.
In honor of my half italianness I started smoking a Denobli. I didn't even know I had these. I was cleaning out an end table because I am moving in a couple of weeks and found a box with 2 of these plus a box of Black and Milds and then another box of smaller length black and milds. No idea where these came from. It's a good thing you don't need to keep these in the humi.
Last night I had a 5Vegas Gold. I was expecting a "Mild" cigar, so that first blast of hot spice kinda caught me off guard. I am looking for a nice, pleasant, smooth, mild stick for a 'change of pace' from my regular selection. This wasn't it.
Cam what size was it? I love the 5Vegas Gold & think it's a great mild smoke....just MHO. I'm smoking a RP Conn Torp. right now & it is very mild. Tried this one yet? A few others to try would be ITC Grand Reserve Conn., Nica Libre, Verdado Organic, Nub Conn. So many choices so little time.
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¨Only two people walk around in this world beardless - boys and women - and I am neither one.¨
¨Only two people walk around in this world beardless - boys and women - and I am neither one.¨
Cohiba Siglo VI
Cohiba Siglo IV
Romeo y Julieta Churhill 1875 ISOM
Montiecristo Tubo ISOM
Cohiba Black
God Of Fire Carlito 2006
Padron 1964
La Aurora 100 anos
Bolivar #2
That line-up AND going to the Dominican!!!? Can I say that I have a major case of cigar envy?
I had a Rocky Patel Limited Series "A" Old World Reserve this afternoon. What a treat! Not to mention taking the entire afternoon to smoke it.
Crappy thing is that I'm not having anything tonight either
Had some good ones today. First up was a Perdomo ESV second toro, great smoke. Later was a Tatuaje Reserva J21 which hit me like a brick, I didn't remember them being that strong. Last up was a 601 Green robusto, one I always enjoy.
Last night I had a 5Vegas Gold. I was expecting a "Mild" cigar, so that first blast of hot spice kinda caught me off guard. I am looking for a nice, pleasant, smooth, mild stick for a 'change of pace' from my regular selection. This wasn't it.
try the Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real.