Whatcha smokin tonight?

madurofan

Twas a good day for Maddy. I worked from the B&M today. Started with an AVO Classic Toro, dissappointting. I haven't had a classic in a while and after smoking it I remembered why, quite bland.

Then I had an Ernesto Perez Carrillo Short Run. GREAT SMOKE, even better price point.

Fourtotheflush

Nub CT 460. Yummy little smoke Last one I had was meh, this one delivered.

phobicsquirrel

madurofan:

Twas a good day for Maddy. I worked from the B&M today. Started with an AVO Classic Toro, dissappointting. I haven't had a classic in a while and after smoking it I remembered why, quite bland.

Then I had an Ernesto Perez Carrillo Short Run. GREAT SMOKE, even better price point.

I never got into that thing either. I do like the maduro, just way more money for it than I like.

I broke out a gurkha double maduro tonight. Pretty good stick. I haven't had one in a very long time.

wwhwang

Had my first Alec Bradley Family Blend. Not impressed with it at all. Tastes like a Padilla Achilles or Gurkha Grand Envoy with fewer flavors and lots of burn problems. My humi's running at 68 rh, but it went out completely twice - both when I left it alone for 15 to 20 seconds.

I've had that problem a LOT with the Tempus box press, Maxx, and Maxx Vice Press. Anyone know if the burn problems are a consistent blending or rolling problem?

madurofan

phobicsquirrel:

madurofan:

Twas a good day for Maddy. I worked from the B&M today. Started with an AVO Classic Toro, dissappointting. I haven't had a classic in a while and after smoking it I remembered why, quite bland.

Then I had an Ernesto Perez Carrillo Short Run. GREAT SMOKE, even better price point.

I never got into that thing either. I do like the maduro, just way more money for it than I like.

I broke out a gurkha double maduro tonight. Pretty good stick. I haven't had one in a very long time.

Yea I love the AVO Domaine Maduro

PuroFreak

wwhwang:

Had my first Alec Bradley Family Blend. Not impressed with it at all. Tastes like a Padilla Achilles or Gurkha Grand Envoy with fewer flavors and lots of burn problems. My humi's running at 68 rh, but it went out completely twice - both when I left it alone for 15 to 20 seconds.

I've had that problem a LOT with the Tempus box press, Maxx, and Maxx Vice Press. Anyone know if the burn problems are a consistent blending or rolling problem?

I've never had any issues with AB sticks. Also didn't think the Family Blend was ANYTHING like the Achilles. Strange... Makes me wonder if you got a bad stick or something. I have enjoyed every AB stick I've had. Also have a lot of flavor.

stephen_hannibal

PuroFreak:

wwhwang:

Had my first Alec Bradley Family Blend. Not impressed with it at all. Tastes like a Padilla Achilles or Gurkha Grand Envoy with fewer flavors and lots of burn problems. My humi's running at 68 rh, but it went out completely twice - both when I left it alone for 15 to 20 seconds.

I've had that problem a LOT with the Tempus box press, Maxx, and Maxx Vice Press. Anyone know if the burn problems are a consistent blending or rolling problem?

I've never had any issues with AB sticks. Also didn't think the Family Blend was ANYTHING like the Achilles. Strange... Makes me wonder if you got a bad stick or something. I have enjoyed every AB stick I've had. Also have a lot of flavor.

Nope Puro's just wrong Alec Bradley are terrible. Like trying to smoke pocket lint.

Diamondog

Had a Carlos Torano Exodus Silver courtesy of Goldy, how much time on it Goldy 3 or 4 years? Nice stick...

stephen_hannibal

I'm just messing with ya puro. But in all seriousness Alec Bradley suck.
Also I tried to enjoy a Sccc. I don't know why I keep trying that stick. I haven't liked it yet.

Ironmick63

just smoke a RP Renaissance. It was very smooth with a little spice to it and peppery, wish it would of be little bit stronger though.

PuroFreak

stephen_hannibal:

I'm just messing with ya puro. But in all seriousness Alec Bradley suck.
Also I tried to enjoy a Sccc. I don't know why I keep trying that stick. I haven't liked it yet.

This from the guy that loves Puros Indios... And Wayne... like you guys ever know what you're talking about. haha j/k

bandyt09

DPG Cuban Classic 1979 with about 18 months of age

Russ55

Started up a JdN Dark Corojo Azarosa and the thing was over filled. Nice hard spot right in the band area. Re cut it, didn't help. Chucked it and grabbed a Graycliff DE. That was fantastic.

j0z3r

bandyt09:

DPG Cuban Classic 1979 with about 18 months of age

Mmm. I have some with 18-24 months on them, possibly a bit more. Need to pull one out here and give it a whirl.

j0z3r

j0z3r:

bandyt09:

DPG Cuban Classic 1979 with about 18 months of age

Mmm. I have some with 18-24 months on them, possibly a bit more. Need to pull one out here and give it a whirl.

Update, I've had them for at least 18 months, likely 24+, but the box date is Feb 08. Smoking fantastic too.

Diamondog

Had a Diesel Unlimited this morning...

smoke_em_if_you_got_em

had a ccom brazailan label last night and a half of bottle of wine to keep me warm out there. Great stick for the price!!

rwheelwright

Had a Forum Blend Maduro last night. For the most part the burn was good and the draw was great. I swear this think lasted for about 30 hours. I don't know if I was smoking slow of what but man it was a long time! After that I had a Tatuaje Black Tubo. Have been resting since March. I let this one sit in my smoking humidor for the past 30 days. Flavor was good but burn was ehh. Had to correct and relight a few times. Draw was good though. I have a red from the same time period also sitting in the smoking humi that I am gonna have really soon.

t_evan50

Freezin my *** off but enjoying a 5V A.

absolutjer

Just enjoyed a Cohiba Corona Cameroon

Diamondog

Had an AB Tempus tonight again, this batch I have are smoking real good...

Russ55

I had a Camacho Corojo Ltd today. Great stick. After that I fired up a Cuba Libre Epicure.

xIcedGuardianx

Having a Oliveros King Havano thanks to Alex' suggestion. I'm really into it! Thanks for the suggestion, Alex.

Fourtotheflush

CAO Criollo from the aging humidor here. Pretty good. Had some odd spices that I had trouble putting my fingers on!

absolutjer

Just fired up a CAO Mx2, my first out of a box I got a few months ago.

Nick2021

absolutjer:

Just fired up a CAO Mx2, my first out of a box I got a few months ago.

how is it?

Nick2021

MOW Special edition...loving it so far, a little easier than the ruinations I've been smoking in regards to "strength"

civilguy

decided to dip into the stash that my wife gave me for our anniversary.  777 belicoso - in the garage door partially opened and the space heater set on high.

not a bad smoke.. not as heavy as i hoped, the maduro wrapper gave it a good hit and taste. it got better towards the end - and as i type this now 1hr after finishing, i'd buy some more for sure.

overall, a good smoke - i would compare it to an illusione #88.

Diamondog

Just finished up an Oliva V...

kingofallbacks

I've lurked for long enough, I guess. Sitting on my patio in 16 degree weather, celebrating the beat down the Saints just received. Smoking a Nica Libre. Not a bad cigar for 2 bucks.