tonight i had a java maduro mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm maduro and java mixed one tasty cigar my mouth is watering again i might have to smoke another
tonight was amazing...
i haven't had the chance to smoke for the past four days due to surgery. and tonight was the night ive been looking forward to all week... i was questioning all week what i was going to smoke and sure enough when it came time it choose i wanted nothing more than a simple Nat Sherman.
I stepped outside my front door and i couldn't even wait to get to my smoking spot down the street. i fired up the lighter and the Sherman didn't disappoint. it lit right away. i took in a long drag and let the smoke drift out between my two lips. the cedar smoke filled the air to complement the sweet taste. it felt like seeing a old time friend too long apart. i took a walk around, although getting a bit excited and smoking it a bit to fast lasting only around 35mins the cigar was worth the 4 day wait.
theres my story...
Been away for a week at the beach and had a bunch of great smokes, two of my favorite being a Cusano 10th anniversary from COTM and an Onyx reserve compliments of Duty. Also had another RP edge, quickly becoming one of my favorites.
Glad you liked it, Smoke. I still have my doubts about the Serie V, but I'll try one of the lanceros Joe sent me, soon; maybe I'll have a better experience.
Speaking of lanceros, I had another RP Double Maduro lancero last night. Very good, as usual.
Gurkha Legend (again).
This is my new favorite cigar.
I hope I am not taking up too much bandwidth as this is my first review.
I usually try and take my time with cigars. I like to get a glass of Cogniac or a Newcastle beer with my smoke-time and watch the smoke rise away and disappear along with my worries.
This was a long smoke. Each one of these have been over 90 minutes. If I recall correctly, these are 6 x 48.
I understand this is a Dominican long-leaf filler with a Cameroon binder leaf, then a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper.
Burn - 8.5
This burned even, I did relight it twice. I think my relights have more to do with my smoking habits and/or my humidor than the cigars.
Consistency - 8
Eh- what do I know about consistency.
Draw - 8.5
Easy - I usually use a double-guillotine to cut. I am tending to use a "V" cutter though. Appearance - 8.5
It looked nice, no major veins and the wrapping to the cap look fine. Taste - 9
This was a nice smooth and creamy starting cigar and in the middle it became earthy and spicy. I don't like peppery and this one doesn't get peppery until the last two inches. Construction - 8
Eh - what do I know about construction? Smoke - meidum - thick -
This is almost the perfect smoke for a cigar. It may be a little on the heavy side for indoors.
I cut the cap and take in the draw before I light. This cigar has all the indications of a medium to full cigar, but not when I light it. The draw is very easy and enticing.
This starts out as a smooth mild cigar full of easy smoking flavors. Since, I am relatively new to cigars, I am not sure how earth would taste, but I presume this would be it. This is a consistent almost creamy smoke turning medium spicy, but not peppery after the first 3/4 - 1" (15 minutes). The next 20 minutes are great. I think I had to tap the ashe off this only four times. As each time it would keep a 3/4" ash and it wouldn't tap off.
It doesn't get overpowering or peppery as some stronger cigars (Cusano or the Vegas "A") tend to do as they get closer to the end. It sure does take some time just to get to the last two or three inches (60 minutes or so). With about 2 inches left (90 minutes), I start to get the peppery tingles on the tongue and for me, this is when my smoke is over.
This cigar has not disappointed yet. I have 6 of these left along with 4 Centurians. Everytime I look for a smoke, I want the Legend, but I have a few others to try.
And it was . . . the Fuente Don Carlos (No.3). I had one of these years ago, and wasn't impressed. I guess my palate has changed, because this one was terrific. Slightly tight draw, tons of smoke, and a rich flavor. It was spicy and dark with a clean finish, and for the first time I detected the "barnyard" you guys talk about.
I'd give it a 9.1. The Griffin's was about an 8.5.
Sounds nice urby, I attempted a DC #4 myself earlier, but was met with failure as the stick was too far on the over humidified side and quickly became impossible to smoke. Ah well, live and learn and sacrifice a few good cigars in the process.
Oh, and maybe I'll post what I was smoking today so I'm not completely off topic here.
This evening I had a La Gloria Cubana R maduro robusto which I liked, it was a nice slow burner that never got hot or harsh. Tonight was a Flor de Allones toro, which was so-so, don't think I'd seek this one out, but I wouldn't refuse a freebie.
Yes, I do. I'm not touching them for a good while though to make sure they balance out properly so I don't ruin another.
Cool. Mine have only been in my humi for a couple of weeks and, obviously, seem to be alright.
I finished the night with an RP Sungrown. After clipping this one, I noticed the draw was quite tight. I thought that might actually be a good thing, though, because it was very breezy out. As it turned out, however, it was just too tight to really enjoy; too difficult to get enough smoke out of to really taste. Oh, well.
I didn't get out of work until about 1am, so I just grabbed an Oliva Special G to enjoy while I wind down from a busy night. These have pretty much become my go-to. I have 3 left, thinking about ordering a box.
Are your's loose? If so, that is probably the difference, as I bought a box and I'm sure that slows down the de-humidification process substantially.
Yes, they'll sleep with anybody. Har har. But yes, they are loose. I bought a fiver, so no box-storage issues for me. Also, I keep my humi at about 66%, so that may be a factor, too.
HEE HEE HAR HAR. You funny guy. My coolerdor hovers around 65%, but I've noticed that boxed cigars just don't dehumidify as quickly as loosies, which is probably a good thing since a gradual dehumidification is probably better for the cigar than a rapid one
I'm currently enjoying an Arturo Fuente Anejo #46 with a glass of Cabernet. Wow, this is pure tobacco bliss. The cigar has a perfect draw with a flawless burn. The wine is well balanced, a little tart, no alcohol taste. Hell, with the Springfield 1911 on my hip I'm in ATF heaven.
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even I want a background cigar sometimes...
Speaking of lanceros, I had another RP Double Maduro lancero last night. Very good, as usual.
This is my new favorite cigar.
I hope I am not taking up too much bandwidth as this is my first review.
I usually try and take my time with cigars. I like to get a glass of Cogniac or a Newcastle beer with my smoke-time and watch the smoke rise away and disappear along with my worries.
This was a long smoke. Each one of these have been over 90 minutes. If I recall correctly, these are 6 x 48.
I understand this is a Dominican long-leaf filler with a Cameroon binder leaf, then a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper.
Burn - 8.5
This burned even, I did relight it twice. I think my relights have more to do with my smoking habits and/or my humidor than the cigars.
Consistency - 8
Eh- what do I know about consistency.
Draw - 8.5
Easy - I usually use a double-guillotine to cut. I am tending to use a "V" cutter though.
Appearance - 8.5
It looked nice, no major veins and the wrapping to the cap look fine.
Taste - 9
This was a nice smooth and creamy starting cigar and in the middle it became earthy and spicy. I don't like peppery and this one doesn't get peppery until the last two inches.
Construction - 8
Eh - what do I know about construction?
Smoke - meidum - thick -
This is almost the perfect smoke for a cigar. It may be a little on the heavy side for indoors.
I cut the cap and take in the draw before I light. This cigar has all the indications of a medium to full cigar, but not when I light it. The draw is very easy and enticing.
This starts out as a smooth mild cigar full of easy smoking flavors. Since, I am relatively new to cigars, I am not sure how earth would taste, but I presume this would be it. This is a consistent almost creamy smoke turning medium spicy, but not peppery after the first 3/4 - 1" (15 minutes). The next 20 minutes are great. I think I had to tap the ashe off this only four times. As each time it would keep a 3/4" ash and it wouldn't tap off.
It doesn't get overpowering or peppery as some stronger cigars (Cusano or the Vegas "A") tend to do as they get closer to the end. It sure does take some time just to get to the last two or three inches (60 minutes or so). With about 2 inches left (90 minutes), I start to get the peppery tingles on the tongue and for me, this is when my smoke is over.
This cigar has not disappointed yet. I have 6 of these left along with 4 Centurians. Everytime I look for a smoke, I want the Legend, but I have a few others to try.
Have FUN!
thats earth. if you ate it, thats probably how it would taste.
i dont reccomend that though.
Now I'm headed back out to have . . . something else.
I'd give it a 9.1. The Griffin's was about an 8.5.
This evening I had a La Gloria Cubana R maduro robusto which I liked, it was a nice slow burner that never got hot or harsh. Tonight was a Flor de Allones toro, which was so-so, don't think I'd seek this one out, but I wouldn't refuse a freebie.
I finished the night with an RP Sungrown. After clipping this one, I noticed the draw was quite tight. I thought that might actually be a good thing, though, because it was very breezy out. As it turned out, however, it was just too tight to really enjoy; too difficult to get enough smoke out of to really taste. Oh, well.
I'm fissin' to go out and smoke this Zino Platinum Scepter perfecto. Will report back in a few.
Had a C.Com Cuban Label
Yesterday I had a 5 Vegas Miami Knuckle and CAO Brazilia Lambada at a herf in Nashville