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Edmundos. UAO, AUG 18. Perfect construction, perfect razor sharp burn, not one touch up. Chocolate, leather, cedar and hay notes. Sweet cocca powder bomb. Building to nice strength in last 3rd. Its what i imagine Monte should taste like. One of the best sticks I smoked this year..

OBM OCT 15 Cohiba Siglo IV. Fifth one from this SLB and it was spot on. Wow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A hot one today. Nice and sunny.

A week of mediocrity. Some meh NC sticks and this disappointing Connie 1. Not sure why it was a let down, the rest of these have been good, a couple were great. Made up for it tonight with a PLMC LGR AGO 19 that was really good despite its youth. Trying something new recently - a Boveda 62 in a sealed box stocked with a handful of on-deck sticks, including this one.

Saturday night This afternoon I tried to light up this Connie A (REG Mar 2018) but not even my Perfect Draw could help! Redemption came from this Monte Edmundo (LMB Nov 2018). Lovely smoke

AUM SEP 14 Sobresalientes These are really coming around nicely imo, excellent grassy notes w/ toffee, and sweet baking bread. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Monte #3 Sevilla Jar

Eddie, watching the Rerun of last Eves UFC 251

Taking a Bolivar Soberanos for a spin.

C&C Time. HDM Epi Especial (2017) - 24:24 Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

Ending the week with an ex #4. Always disappointing when there is no fruit in these. Getting cedar, grass and some coffee. It would be stellar if that is why I grabbed this ex4 in the first place. But I was looking forward to some red fruits. Alas.

2014 DC

Party Short type of afternoon. BRC to wrap out our weekend at the beach.

VR Unicos BRE JUN 18. Great fruity flavour but reluctant burn. I think there’s just a lot of oil in these and time will sort it out. Close up shows strange little balls of ash: you can see them sizzling up when relighting.

17 Lusi which smoked great. Warped Celestial. An event only cigar gifted by a friend in Dallas. Wasn’t bad but I’ve only enjoyed a couple cigars by Warped.

Morning C&D LMB OCT 18. These are starting to smoke very well. Confirming my bias of this marca.

First smoke of this year's summer vacation: Partagas P2, box code POL JUN 10. We were supposed to spent two weeks in southern Spain, but Covid changed those plans into a summer vacation home in Denmark. Great smoke, fully understand why these are so liked by so many. Classic Party spice combined with a bit of aged sweetness

Saint Luis Rey Serie A MOE Oct 2014 It's a shame that Habanos S.A have reduced a marca such as Saint Luis Rey to one regular production vitola, the Regios. Saint Luis Rey as a brand established itself in the 1940s in the United Kingdom and did not do so in other regions, nevertheless, the Regios and the Serie A are quite different cigars, in my opinion, especially as these can be quite complex in their flavour delivery. I find the Regios more approachable young, yet the Serie A can really take you on a journey when smoked with some age on it, as this one was today. This cigar when aged can give you nuanced, subtle flavours and changes through the thirds. My most recent Serie A's showed notes of powdered cocoa, hay, lemon/orange citrus sweetness and apricot or peach stonefruit flavours in the first third, floral flavours and cream in the middle third and chocolate and espresso coffee in the final third. This Saint Luis Rey Serie A, at five-and-a-half years of age had more elements of the first third in it. The main flavours I got from it were cocoa, hay, orange citrus and a sprinkling of pekoe tea and spice. It was a finely balanced cigar and upon finishing it I lamented that I have only five Serie A's left in my humidor. I plan to enjoy them with a little more age on them yet.

Im not sure they do, but I would love it if they had something like this.

BBF OPG NOV 14

Cuaba Distinguidos perfectly constructed and lovely nutty taste

Leopoldina Gutierrez aka ‘La China’ Salomones - NOV 17 As usual I've given away more of these than I've smoked myself! First try tonight and since it's been a glorious day I wanted to pick something larger. This does not disappoint, top notch construction (it's windy but look at that ash!) - as soon as I cut and took a cold draw I could tell this one would burn perfectly which it is.The blend is great, medium/medium-full to my palate.Lovely! The only other La China roll I've smoked was her lancero, gifted to me by Heri at the Partagas shop in November '17 when visiting for the Encuentro Amigos de Partagas.A #tbt photo included for reminiscing [emoji847] Reminds me of that trip with many great times and friends. Hope everyone's enjoyed the weekend [emoji120] Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

Ramón Allones Hunters & Frankau Aniversario 225 2015 - Edición Regional Gran Bretaña MUR Feb 2013 The Ramon Allones Hunters & Frankau Aniversario 225 was released in 2015 to commemorate Hunters & Frankau's 225th Anniversary as a cigar distributor company. The release notes below... About this cigar: To mark Hunters & Frankau's 225th Anniversary, we are offering a very special Havana cigar and a commemorative humidor. Just 50,000 of the cigars have been produced in numbered SLB boxes of 25. Master blender Arnaldo Vichot at the Partagas factory, created the rich mixture of leaves for the cigars. Two different blends were submitted to a tasting panel in November 2012 and once the blend was chosen by H&F representatives, production of all 50,000 cigars took place between February and May 2013 and was undertaken by just three top grade torcedores. In the traditional British manner, the cigars were then shipped to the UK and aged for a period of two years in their condition-controlled warehouse so that they would be fully matured before being released to the market. Popular Vitola: H&F 225th Aniversario Factory Vitola: Gordito con Cabeza Tumbada Ring Gauge: 50 Cigar Length: 141 mm / 5.5 inches Body: Medium - Full After five years the cigar has become medium-mild in body yet still retains a core flavour of cocoa, madeira cake, baking spice and floral notes. I found it very different to a regular production Ramon Allones cigar, much lighter and nuanced. The Bolivar Silver Jubilee Asia Pacific Regional Edition has since been released with the same vitola in 2018, but the RA H&F Aniversario 225 remains a unique cigar within the Ramon Allones marca.

A PLMC before dinner and a RASS after dinner - the Yolanda CR turned out to be off.

Second go on this one, so much better than the first experience.I might even like it [emoji847] Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

ULA JUN-15: Boli PC Surrogates Tramp Stamp. Incredible. Black licorice meets molasses. Flawless construction as expected from Tatuaje.

Mail call from our gracious host

... Seeing the team is now on their knees, perhaps the name Foreskins is more appropriate. -the Pig

Bolivar [emoji1083]- Royal Coronas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Big shout out to Rob and the FOH team for this beautiful sampler. Particularly excited for that Siglo VI...

Today's arrivals from our host. Had no idea the demi tasses were that tiny! Will make for a perfect winter smoke. Need to figure out codes and dates on the dip 2s and romeos

Too slow for the box on clearance a few weeks ago so settled for a 12’er.

PGT NOV-06 No. 5 for breakfast. Needing something quick with this mornings coffee. This is the last of a box of 10 that has been anything but good. Most were fireproof sticks like trying to smoke a 2x4. This was was the same but I was determined to make it work. Pulled out the PD and went to work. I did squeeze a little hard and crack the wrapper, but check out the plug tobacco that was pulled from the cigar. That's why we love PD's. The draw truly is perfect now. Green tea and stale milk chocolate flavors. UEB AGO-17 Lusi. Started off fireproof despite having a great draw. Opened up after the 1.5" mark. Black tea, lemongrass and wet cedar with a slight fresh leather note. EDIT: Absolutely perfect smoke. Never a relight/touch-up needed. Impeccable construction. Perfect combustion. Razor sharp burn, great flavors. 2 hours of smoking heaven.

A good Sunday drive cigar

Coro. Last one too. 2nd last one was plugged solid. Flavors disappointing in this one and pale in comparison to last night's Mag50. Ive tried siglo 1, 2. 4. 6, pyramides, esplendido, medio siglo over last 7 years. Have never been wowed by any. Cohiba overated in my book. Won't see any more of my $.

BBF MSU OCT 19 lots of Earth and spice with a roasted coffee finish. A slight creaminess but nothing compared to The usual thick creamy chewy textured cream flavour I usually get from these, I’m assuming that flavour is what many refer to as Guiness ( I wouldn’t know as I’ve never had guiness) would give this one a 91/92 Connie 1 BRE AGO 17 The best one I’ve had from the box so far, haven’t enjoyed a Connie 1 this much since I recently finished a 2011 box that was full of creamy caramel goodness. The best way to describe this particular one is an expresso with a dash of sugar. Paired superbly well with this milky coffee, when these cigars are on they make for the PERFECT late morning smoke. Comfortable 93 points (and I’m probably short selling it) Fuerza LGR DIC 18 this box has been a rollercoaster so far, wrappers have been perfect however construction has let me down for 3 of the 4 smoked in this box so far. Considering the last one I smoked was sensational (94 points) This one was a muted version of all the delicious cream, caramel, honey and milk chocolate flavours I got from the last one. It was also let down by its poor construction as stated above. 87 for This one.

@ElJavi76 brought this up in zoom while hanging out with @SigmundChurchill. He brought up a lot of good points of things that are "considered" racist in today's overly PC world. Although I agree with my friend on the ridiculousness of those events, I don't think this situation is similar of those examples (Sorry Javi, I would have brought it up in zoom, but I was too tired to have @Jeanff type argument at the time... just wanted to smoke and shoot the poop). This has been a bane to the population it has targeted since it's inception and not some new snowflake culture thing. It is just being addressed now after years and years of fighting. One of our biggest rivals in college hockey was the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. They changed their name recently. I could not understand. As an Irish decent, I always liked the "fighting Irish", even if the mascot is a midget... We Fight, Feck off, it's grand!!! I can understand Native Americans being pissed off about Redskins as a name. It was originally used as derogatory term for Indians, even giving bounty for people collecting "Redskins" in newspapers (Indian scalps, and I am that qualifying they did it first, so this was retiribution. In a way justifiable.. ) Furthermore, at the same time they called us White Devils and other slights. Clearly the name "White Devils" would not bother us... However, imagine if the Indians conquered us, pushed us off in barren, poorly irrigated lands, where there is no easy access to jobs, there is no available transportation to locations of employment, there is no internet, there is no good schooling oppurtunity, a large % of people die of alcoholism in their 30s, children get minimal care and have the highest infant mortality rate in the nation. There would likely be a uprising against the team that celebrates that old derogatory slur... I understand hate against "Redskins". My wife is half Comanche (closely related to Navajo). She is a beautiful woman and is offended by it. She is 100% correct because she is the one targeted. Rather than someone absolutely with zero affiliation and just wants "them" to deal with it. I never cared either way myself (still would not) but the fact that my wife feels like it is normalizing hate towards her, is why she will always be right versus some sensitive dudes that believe society is falling because we are addressing something harmful to someone else. My wife has absolutely zero issue with other teams: Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, KC Chiefs. She thinks they are fine. She actually like the chiefs chop (and she's a Broncos fan)... It is literally just the "redskin" for her. Here is my beautiful Native wife, our ridiculously photogenic child and me. Obviously if they feel pissed about it (and not honored) they are ones correct, not us. I'm not sure why it means more to a bunch of curmugdens who cant deal with a little change in name, of a team, that will continue to be the same team.

Started the kitchen renovation today. Dismantling has gone well. Nearly everything came out without being damaged. Only one break in the granite (clean break, so it can be glued back without a seam) and the carcass took some damaged (sacrificed to preserve the granite). Everything gone now. Bye-bye old kitchen! You have served us well for 25 years.

The wrapper is a light hazelnut hue. Fairly smooth to the touch with slight veins. Little bumps here and there. Construction is excellent. Firm throughout the cigar with a slight give when squeezed. The triple cap looks like a rounded flattop and the foot is well packed. Aromas of maple syrup, milk chocolate, hazelnut and touches of earth. First Third The draw is a little tight however, the smoke production is good. The burn is sharp and the ash is a ‘dirty’ grey. All good to start. The retrohale is subtle. Makes you pay attention as there is a lot going on. Roasted nuts, grassy notes, with touches of earth, leather and light oak. The after finish is a little fleeting. Leather, earth, grassy notes and light oak at the forefront, followed by touches of oolong tea, gravel, expresso and chalk. The flavours dissipate quick due to the lack of strength. Very well integrated and has nice complexity. Hope the strength level picks up. Second Third The retrohale brings integrated layers of light oak, grassy notes, with touches of eucalyptus, leather and earth. The after finish shows the roasted nuts more prevalently and integrates with the light oak, grassy notes, eucalyptus, leather and earth. Softer layers of oolong tea, expresso, chalk and gravel. Very complex and subtle. Has most staying power on the palate due to the increase in strength. Would like to see the volume turned up a bit more though... Final Third The retrohale brings a gentle layers of light oak, oolong tea, grassy notes, leather and earth. Very vibrant as it moves through the nasal passages. The after finish shows the complexity and nuance of the flavour profile in all its glory. Light oak, oolong tea, grassy notes, leather and earth at the forefront. Eucalyptus, gravel, chalk, roasted nuts and expresso on the back end. The strength level allows the flavours to envelop of the palate and has the staying power so you can really enjoy the flavours. Beautiful close however, disappointing that it came up in only the last third. Final Impressions This has such potential. The final third was stunning. Unfortunately, the draw wasn’t there to sustain the strength level. The flavours were on point. More modern as it didn’t have the weight of flavours that ​I associate with Bolivar. Core flavours were all present, just needed the power. Very curious to see what this could have been if the draw was there. The 2010 Bolivar Royal Corona showed what old school Bolivar is all about. Made me take a 3.5 hour nap afterwards. Lol. 82 points Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Colorado has 53 mountains above 14,000 feet known as the '14ers'. One of these, Mount Evans, is paved all the way to the top. This year the road is closed to vehicles so I decided to ride my bike to the top -- along with a few hundred other cyclists. I started at Echo Lake, elevation 10,600 feet. Here's a view of Echo Lake further up the road, above treeline: I saw lots of widlife on the ride. Here's a marmot keeping tabs on me This is Summit Lake, which is a damn lie. The summit is 5 more miles up the road. I saw tons of mountain goats A few bighorn sheep At the top, elevation 14,265 feet

Sometimes you feel like a nut -ty cigar. it may be Boli review weekend. And yes my fav marca. But I need variety. A nutty treat. code unknown but likely 19. Gift from a buddy who bought a box From FOH This year

2007 Edicion Regional Medio Oriente Bolivar Double Corona today... 2013 Edicion Limitada Punch Serie D’Oro No. 2 today... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There was a lot of this, this week. This was pretty cool, watched a baby sea turtle go from nest to water. And of course the night caps:

Trinidad Vigia ARS FEB 19

Now "Bombones" in spanish refers to chocolates/confectionery. La Escepcion Bombones : 89mm x 37 Gauge. Discontinued 1970's Close your eyes and you can taste them already! All references that I have seen show them as dress boxes of 25. This box piqued my interest as it looks to refer to a 50 count. Now we are talking