No major issues with the NBK, a bit uneven burn but it's a bit breezy and it corrected itself. This and the coffee are giving me a good boost this afternoon as I plug away at work out on the patio.
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Glad to hear it. Perhaps the coronas that I was smoking had problems with the wrapper and binder not burning was because the ratio of them to filler was too extreme.
*This is my first one of these and it's pretty surprising. Doesn't have that typical Nicaraguan profile but is very tasty. Reminds me of The Griffins cigar at its core but with a nice helping of spice added and a bit less creamy. The name is a little misleading, tastes much more Dominican profile than Nicaraguan profile.
Odd duck to be sure but considering the sale price points I often see these going for, a great deal nonetheless. Very solid medium bodied with enough taste to satisfy and smooth enough to be enjoyed by those who prefer a milder blend.
Those looking for that classic Nicaraguan strength and boldness will probably be disappointed and it may scare off the very smoker who would most enjoy this blend by calling it CAO Nicaragua. It's really a strange situation and I'm not exactly sure what they were thinking. Anyway, tasty and enjoyable for the coin spent IMO.
Smoked this Oliva G maduro from @CommanderDuke1_ on my way home from a marathon at work. This is the cigar that got me into the hobby. Thanks wade, what a pleasure cruise!
Welcome back Frank, Peter missed you (and probably the rest of us cool kids).
Well my first S&R was 'interesting'. Either they need to get buried in the bottom of the cooler for a year or I don't like Sumatra wrappers. Had an odd thin, sharp taste that I am not too keen on.
@peter4jc, I sometimes don't know what year, oh, wait, this is not a cognitive test. The graphic on the box lid says 2020. There is a batch code on the bottom of the box but I don't know how to decipher it.
Found this little sucker in the bottom of a drawer. It had a shizz tag on it! Thank you Jim @Bigshizza great vitola, great cigar! Sucks less than a retired hooker..
@silvermouse said: @peter4jc, I sometimes don't know what year, oh, wait, this is not a cognitive test. The graphic on the box lid says 2020. There is a batch code on the bottom of the box but I don't know how to decipher it.
I guess it's not all that important; you either like a stick or ya don't... We may have to find someone that knows the S&R better than me to see if the graphic on the box changed from '19 to '20. The '18's had a plain box and plain band. The main reason I'm curious is that the '19's were a noticeable improvement over the '18's and I'm trying to discern if the same upward tick happened into this year's.
Cubiche. A lot better after a short week long rest in a humidor with appropriate humidity. The draw is great this time and it only required one correction for uneven burning. Boveda 65%s saved the day. I’ve started up a tupperdor as well. Hopefully for my bank account’s sake I don’t fill it up too quickly 😂
@silvermouse said: @peter4jc, I sometimes don't know what year, oh, wait, this is not a cognitive test. The graphic on the box lid says 2020. There is a batch code on the bottom of the box but I don't know how to decipher it.
I guess it's not all that important; you either like a stick or ya don't... We may have to find someone that knows the S&R better than me to see if the graphic on the box changed from '19 to '20. The '18's had a plain box and plain band. The main reason I'm curious is that the '19's were a noticeable improvement over the '18's and I'm trying to discern if the same upward tick happened into this year's.
I have nothing to compare them to, plus I shouldn't be reviewing cigars except in the broadest of ways given my less than good taste.
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BWS NBK with coffee
No major issues with the NBK, a bit uneven burn but it's a bit breezy and it corrected itself. This and the coffee are giving me a good boost this afternoon as I plug away at work out on the patio.
Glad to hear it. Perhaps the coronas that I was smoking had problems with the wrapper and binder not burning was because the ratio of them to filler was too extreme.
The premium ones from the box, not the cheap reblended bundle.
La Coalicion.
Oliva Serie G. Burning great and tasting great. A nice break on my day off.
Don't let the wife know what you spend on guns, ammo or cigars.
Having a nice afternoon in beautiful AZ
S&R Corona Gorda
*This is my first one of these and it's pretty surprising. Doesn't have that typical Nicaraguan profile but is very tasty. Reminds me of The Griffins cigar at its core but with a nice helping of spice added and a bit less creamy. The name is a little misleading, tastes much more Dominican profile than Nicaraguan profile.
Odd duck to be sure but considering the sale price points I often see these going for, a great deal nonetheless. Very solid medium bodied with enough taste to satisfy and smooth enough to be enjoyed by those who prefer a milder blend.
Those looking for that classic Nicaraguan strength and boldness will probably be disappointed and it may scare off the very smoker who would most enjoy this blend by calling it CAO Nicaragua. It's really a strange situation and I'm not exactly sure what they were thinking. Anyway, tasty and enjoyable for the coin spent IMO.
Smoked this Oliva G maduro from @CommanderDuke1_ on my way home from a marathon at work. This is the cigar that got me into the hobby. Thanks wade, what a pleasure cruise!
Welcome back Frank, Peter missed you (and probably the rest of us cool kids).
Well my first S&R was 'interesting'. Either they need to get buried in the bottom of the cooler for a year or I don't like Sumatra wrappers. Had an odd thin, sharp taste that I am not too keen on.
^^^ do you know what year it was?
@peter4jc, I sometimes don't know what year, oh, wait, this is not a cognitive test. The graphic on the box lid says 2020. There is a batch code on the bottom of the box but I don't know how to decipher it.
Found this little sucker in the bottom of a drawer. It had a shizz tag on it! Thank you Jim @Bigshizza great vitola, great cigar! Sucks less than a retired hooker..
Wu Wednesday on the Ohio River at Cairo
Is that the shipment of coal for all the naughty children?
Oh, cigars....
BLTC Bishops Blend Corona Larga from @CalvinAndHobo. Thanks, Calvin! Paired with some Avana Green Tea from Teamonk.
Juan Lopez # 2! ROTT! Needs some down time, but still great’
I guess it's not all that important; you either like a stick or ya don't... We may have to find someone that knows the S&R better than me to see if the graphic on the box changed from '19 to '20. The '18's had a plain box and plain band. The main reason I'm curious is that the '19's were a noticeable improvement over the '18's and I'm trying to discern if the same upward tick happened into this year's.
Cubiche. A lot better after a short week long rest in a humidor with appropriate humidity. The draw is great this time and it only required one correction for uneven burning. Boveda 65%s saved the day. I’ve started up a tupperdor as well. Hopefully for my bank account’s sake I don’t fill it up too quickly 😂
Edit: she’s gotten cantankerous and required a few more touch ups.
I have nothing to compare them to, plus I shouldn't be reviewing cigars except in the broadest of ways given my less than good taste.
Edward put the idea in my head...
Awesome stand. I need one that says The Hammer
The Hammer on one side, and P***y Destroyer on the other.