Ave Maria Crusader. I liked this size a lot more than the one I had in the sampler. This one was much more complex. I think I might actually replace the SCCC with this in my rotation. Really enjoyed it. Box worthy even.
I just smoked my first one last week at a local cigar lounge event and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Will definitely smoke more of these in the future.
Me neither. Not since Saturday (or Sunday if you count the fact that I was smoking Saturday night into Sunday morning.) I probably won't have anything until tomorrow night.
Been weeks for me. Weird day at work. Have a few hours off in the middle of the day. Smoking a T-52 Flying Pig. I would describe it as the T-52 blend on PCP. It's wild, and strong, and sort of out of control. Flavors are reallllllly bold, spicy, dark, sweet, to the Nth degree. Burn line is flawless for a perfecto. Draw is really easy too, despite being really dense, and firm. I cannot stress how good this cigar is.
Had a 5 Vegas ltda 2k9 this morning with close to a year on it, a little age made this very enjoyable...
I really need to give these another shot. Every single 5V limitada I've ever smoked has either tunneled so badly I had to put it out halfway through, or it was so plugged I couldn't smoke it. They also always get super bitter and gross at the halfway point. Not a good experience.
I had an Oliva Serie O habano today with about 14 months on it. It was pretty fantastic! I'm really glad I have a few more of those. I also had a Oliveros LTD that I bought when Jeff had a sale on them last October, so about 14 months on this one too. It was alright, nothing spectacular. It started out with almost no flavor but about half an inch in it was decent. There wasn't much flavor but what was there was was pretty good. I'll have to try another one soon and get a real opinion for them.
Had my very first Diesel, a d.x habano torpedo, it was delish! I then proceeded to get drunk as a skunk...it's 12:45 am, I'm out!
I've noticed that if I have some cigars that I don't really care for, when I'm drunk they are so much better! I think you made the right choice though enjoying that amazing cigar before the booze took their toll. I sure wish I could have had access to booze while I was deployed. It would have helped the post-mission wind down a whole lot!
Holly Sh-t Wheelie! Wow I'm sorry buddy. Seems you are the second person that I have read about (and trust) that didn't have good things to say about the HMR. It is interesting as I've had every reserve from them and I will say that the art deco has the biggest amount of cognac flavor of them all. Second would be the platinum followed by the grand. The royal is off and on with the taste. Not sure what is going on but I've had 2 art decos thus far and they were both from different boxes.
This morning I had an opus x shark!!!! I had ordered a couple from ccom and they are still in transit however yesterday I picked one up from a local shop and lit it up this morning. I have to say that I really think this stick is more lore, or shall we say over-rated. Now I enjoyed it, as I do all opus's. However I didn't notice all that much over any other opus I've had. A good stick but not worth the 20 plus bucks for the price.
If it was from this year's release, then it was probably just too young. It seems to be generally accepted fact that Opus Xs need to sleep for a year or two before really hitting their stride. I have had plenty of them younger than that, but nothing that was less than 6-7 months, and the ones with a year+ on them were significantly better.
You may be right, though I usually smoke opus's when I get them (at least one off the bat) and have usually enjoyed them. The only opus's I've had from the shop I felt were too young was a magnum and love affair from last year. The shark I had wasn't as bad but you may be right. Either way I'm sure most all opus's will be good after a year or two. Though I have noticed a difference year to year and an OR opus to those released today.
Just finished up a Savinelli Rico y Raro double robusto. I've been really enjoying these lately, and for under $4 a stick they were definitely a good buy.
Tonight I will broil a salmon filet, caught by my son off the coast of Alaska, pour a glass of Glenfiddich Single Malt, and smoke my first Armada. Happy Birthday to me!
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Tonight I will broil a salmon filet, caught by my son off the coast of Alaska, pour a glass of Glenfiddich Single Malt, and smoke my first Armada. Happy Birthday to me!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Amos Umwhat. Sounds like you have a great day plan going. You should love that Armada. Make sure you give yourself at least 2 full hours for that stick.
Had my very first Diesel, a d.x habano torpedo, it was delish! I then proceeded to get drunk as a skunk...it's 12:45 am, I'm out!
I've noticed that if I have some cigars that I don't really care for, when I'm drunk they are so much better! I think you made the right choice though enjoying that amazing cigar before the booze took their toll. I sure wish I could have had access to booze while I was deployed. It would have helped the post-mission wind down a whole lot!
It is nice to unwind once in a while. I have notice since I drink less out here my wallet is fatter and my pants fit looser lol.
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i need to break this trend.
La Herencia Cubana this afternoon while finishing up my daughters home-made Christmas present.
1:00pm: Montecristo Media Noche
3:00pm: Diesel Unholy Cocktail
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