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Recently ABO JUL 17 RAG Reynaldo Sublimes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Espy

Snow day here in North Carolina. This cigar is an enjoyable way to pass the time!

First try of the Leyenda.

ETP Mar 17 bbf underfilled sadly and tossed [emoji20] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

‘16 RASS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Puntilla with some turquino coffee in my Tundra Taj Mahal. Had to use the torch to free up the lock to get in today. It’s a wee nippy outside. Nice and toasty in the trailer though!

Thanks FoH for the mag 54. This one has much better construction. Spot on! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Just picked up these additions for the collection

i'm calling this as rubbish. no self-respecting single bloke would ever be caught dead with almond milk in his fridge. it is a set-up.

Having a BCJ in the cold Kansas weather Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

A lovely 97’ Tainos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Half Corona

Vigia from the FOH crew

I have no willpower... none.

JL #2 has had some real fans on here (including the Presidente) and I've also heard chatter from folks who dislike it. I lit it knowing it had the requisite lie down in the humidor to even be worth trying and I gave it some room. This cigar, for those unfamiliar, is on the rustic end of Cubans. This isn't your Trinidads, Cohibas. This is a rougher and punchier experience. While other marks are the Mercedes, the Lexuses and the Maybachs, this is a Camaro. A rebuilt Dodge with the bench seat. It has tons of flavor and a lot of good smoke, nice aromas and strength. But none of that is tuned; it's like Clemenza says of the gun he hands Michael in The Godfather: I left it loud to scare any pain-in-the-ass innocent bystanders. This is that cigar. It's deep and dark as bass in that dance club. the aromas are leather and graphite, wood and some fruit but not a ton. Roasted Nuts and a savory flavor which I attribute to the cigar still being young and having all its elements still overlapping and powerful. The first third is strong and it's pushing you to taste it all. It mellows (as one's palate gets a bit used to it) in the second third, still gets deeper in some ways and the element of Creaminess (which to me is a slight lactic acid note, sweetness and a full smoke mouthfeel) takes over. It's a pleasure to smoke but it's not a refined cigar for those who can't take the boxer in this stick, they will be put off. The last third gains power and flavor starts to go. The last notes were coffee and a smokey, pleasant finish. I drank a Manhattan derivative. Sweetness and round flavors in its balance aided me in tasting the second third as the cigar got creamy.

Finally, they have arrived. I bought these PL Encantos and aged them for three years before trying the first one. I was not impressed. I tried one about every six months with not luck. The other day I tried one and it was sublime.

Cce

Nice box of RG petit coronas. Wonderful smell and good wrappers.

“12 Days of Christmas” sampler and FOH chapeau!! ???

I absolutely love Boli. And that’s what’s so good about cigars. So many “experts” will tell you that X,Y & Z are “simply the best”. It’s all a matter of what tastes good to you. The best cigar is that which you enjoy the most. No other qualification is required. Except Cuaba. They’re just shit.?

Married man's refrigerator. Second door shelf is all nail varnish, apparently it needs to be kept cool. Who knew? Sent from my ActionMan walkie-talkie

Tequila and a Siglo II from 2008.

A fantastic looking box of RASS from a recent 24:24. I'll try one then let them rest for a couple of months.

Finally something useful for Springsteen to do

There are lots of threads exactly like this... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

I laughed so hard when I opened my cousins fridge. Just bought a house. Then I took him out for dinner [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would advise to try each brand in the Robusto format and their derivatives, as well as the Double Corona format or similar. These formats have never disappointed me. The pyramided is also a very good format and I very like it

I look forward to the new weekend sport of drone shooting. A few beers, then break out the shotguns to hijack the neighbours’ pizza.

...you would be in for a rude surprise

I don't like Bolivars. Have tried many over the years, but none have ever been a "wow" cigar, and at best they have been just "meh". Doesn't mean that I will stop trying them. Keep trying Cuabas periodically. Could have just been a dud cigar, too young, poor storage, your taste buds were having a day off, or Cuabas just aren't for you.

Did an A-B on these with a friend new to CCs to show him how age changes a smoke. This past week we smoked from my TOS MAR 17 box. He was amazed! Also, first time I’ve used a V cut

2004 RASS (that beautiful Habana Habana band) to start the day. Very pleasant, oddly enough it started stronger than it finished and the final third was slightly underwhelming. First two thirds were a perfect example of an aged RA. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

It just looks like you are torching the hell out of it. What kind of lighter are you using?

Arrived today from our hosts. Another delivery today from FOH! Great last couple of days. I love the quarter box options.

Escodigos Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Lets give this freezing thing a whirl with some custom rolls....Here goes nothing.

Get back to me when the drones have a range of say, Brisbane to Minnesota...

Pretty sure that was from 2016...

Cuaba Distinguido (Magnificent....the best) Cuaba Divino I pass on the rest.

Clearance box of Diplo 2 from our host

Recent shopping trip couple of hours South...

Arrived today from our host. Thanks Rob, Di, and crew!! Look at the sheen [emoji15] Sir Winston RUM JUL 18 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

From a great member here. Thanks again!

This morning I received this beautiful box of H.Upmann No. 2 "BRE NOV 17". I like to smoke a torpedo size cigar sometimes so I am glad I have another box of H.Upmann No. 2 "LUB JUL 14" to smoke through while this boxes ages for a few years. ?