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Monte 2 from earlier. This one had a bad crack, unfortunately there was a big knot throughout that area and it was a tough smoke. However there was some young brilliance there, I’m extremely excited for this to come into their own! I just had a really incredible development on something that’s been a massive weight on my chest, so I’m celebrating this with a La Trova and some aberlour a'bunadh batch 68...my first bottle of it!

Good weekend. Best was a RAG on the golf course that was delightful, didn’t take a pic though. These were all good.

A Serb and a Bourb Both tasty!

Smoking a couple of aged Monte 4’s. Just lovely! CB

Reyes

HdM “Le Hoyo des Dieux,” LAG MAY 10, courtesy of @inter4alia. My first “des Dieux” and probably my last!

PSD4 BUP MAR18

Just thought of sampling from my 2019 D4 box.. first 2/3 were amazing .. last third needs at least one or maybe 2 more years to shine.

A '17 Partagas D4. Had a wonky burn which caused me to smoke it too quickly....almost blew me out of my seat! Glad I had my lifejacket on

Patricia

UAO SEP 17 Esplendido

Cazzi

A couple from this weekend

Me time. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

A sublime cigar from 2019 (unknown factory/month unfortunately). Perfect burn, only ashed 2x down to the nub. The Lone Star paired nicely, too.

Sir Winstons from 24:24. They've got an orange sticker so guessing HQ? Last box of the year. Anything else that shows up will count against that over/under bet 😂 I think the over/under was 10 boxes 🤔

Excited for both of these, but goodness the wrappers on the RJ Wide Churchills are heavenly.

Gorgeous PSP- PLPC RAT MAY 20 Esmeralda GLE OCT 20

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El Principe

My favourite Marca ...

RyJ Cedros De Luxe PTG May 20. It's a damn shame this cigar was nothing like the aroma coming out of the box upon opening. While the box smells of deep tobacco and dark fruits, this smoke was pure salt. Salt and cedar...to varying degrees, but that was really it, and at times the salt was almost overwhelming. Weird and uninteresting, with a moderately uneven burn. 4/10

First cigar in almost 6 months. I purchased three singles in Brussels in 2019, cant remember the first, the second was great. This was good, not great. Im just glad its warm enought to smoke again.

tight draw good flavor. pitched it , not gonna fight with a cigar for flavor fired up a Punch Punch from 2020

2011 RASS "round boy" from a 50 cab. Haven't had one in 5 years. So far so good!

Well I received two 10 count boxes of these and was searching for a late 2019 SMA box code because Rob and Ken gave such high accolades on the Montecristo No. 2 “SMA OCT 19” they reviewed last year. I have always smoked H.Upmann No. 2s and VR Unicos for pyramids/torpedoes so this is my first ever Montecristo No. 2. I usually do not smoke a cigar until they are a minimum of 3 years of age on it but given Rob’s and Ken’s high score of 95+ I made an exception and had high expectations on this cigar. The first third was an mild milk chocolate and malt flavor and the strength was medium. The second third was increasing in milk chocolate and malt with a little bit of nougat coming forth. The strength is slightly increasing too. The final third was increasing in the same milk chocolate and malt flavor and strength. it was totally different than my usual H.Upmann No. 2s I smoke. i am glad I picked up these and will try one again in about 3 years. I would rate it a 92. BTW, my Harris Hawk was keeping me company while I was smoking it

Bday smoke... unfortunately I have nothing positive to say about this beautiful smoke. It produced a very dry acrid smoke w/ no flavor whatsoever. A real shame to say the least. Maybe I got a bad one. who knows...

RyJ Short Churchill Very tasty as always and great burn,draw and construction. Just recently discovered these and have really been enjoying them. They are just outstanding in every way. Definitely plan to keep some on hand at all times Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

No. 3 tubos, OPG DIC 14. Paired with Oolong Jasmine tea.

Good day for a ride and a Party short. Thanks to a BOTL garbandz!!!

Sunday smoke. These Petit Edmundos are tasty little buggers. Might get some more at some point.

Breakfast famosos.

Beautiful morning, 53°F here in Central Texas!

Memories of times in Brussels, where I think we picked these up. CB

PSP abo oct 17 ex 4. PSP December 20 sig IV from a couple of weeks ago

TUE Dic 2020 Partagas Maduro No.2 courtesy of our host...

My one year old Chocolade Labrador is keeping me company while I smoke outside Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

Proud owner of this piece !!

Our 10 year old Brittany Spaniel “Buttercup”.

Ramon Allones Small Club Corona

This was the weekend of my birthday, which also coincided with the culmination of a major international project at work which was nearly three years in the making. So I decided to pull out a little something special from a deep cooler. This is the Bolivar Especiales No.2, 5th Avenue. These cigars are an elegant 38x192mm, a size I find flexible and enjoyable. Expectations were high and so I purchased three units. Aside from their initial inspection at the vendor, the dressed boxes have not been opened since I received them in 2009. The box from which I sampled today is #1,245 of 2,400. The experience prelight The presentation is classic and flawless. No extraneous ostentation or ornamentation save for the plastic medallion indicating the order of release. It's perhaps a serendipitous coincidence that the presentation resembles that of the Romeo y Julieta Cazadores, another perennial and reliable favorite of mine. The aroma upon opening the foil-laminated paper liner was of clean, medium tobacco with a touch of floral tones. The wrappers are fine and leathery but not rustic, and to my eye, a medium colorado. The overall construction was unfussy but neat. Clearly handmade with appropriate care. Cold aroma at the foot is clean, clear tobacco with hints of leather and light pepper. They still smell "young." The smoking experience Lighting was perfect and the burn established readily. There was a slight soft channel at the lower inch by the foot and this manifested in short-lived valley in the early ash which soon resolved itself. The draw was perfect being neither tight nor loose, in fact just right for a cigar of this aspect ratio: medium light, allowing for a relaxed draw and the occasional deeper pull. Most of the initial 25% was light and clean, honestly without too much distinct weight or character. Just pleasant. After that point, the profile noticeably turned heavier with a surprising pulse of oily, rich mouthfeel and denser flavor. The middle 60% developed gradually but surely into a classic Bolivar profile: rich, leathery with some sweet wood notes, and soft pepper. Otherwise, satisfying, well-fermented, and high-quality tobacco. Very satisfying. The cigar stayed well-behaved until the very, very end. It became stronger but never harsh. Throughout its length, it left the palate clean, with tobacco and a mild, refreshing tangy note. Retro-haling, and dual-pulling revealed an extremely satisfying density of rounded spice, middle and bottom tobacco notes. Again, pure and clean. A genuine pleasure. In the end, of the 192mm, I combusted about 180mm and enjoyed every millimeter of that. Highly recommended for fans of Bolivar and this vitola. PS. I apologize for the pictures, aside from the first, being presented in reverse order. Apparently being a moderator doesn't necessarily mean you know how to post pictures in order.

Just took delivery 30 minutes ago. The aroma from both boxes is heavenly.

D4 from ‘18 box, excellent burn and construction, nice aroma but flavors are off ? Anyone knows why cigar aroma is nice but flavors are off ? Good but had better examples

I just picked these up from the Warped DROP site. Moon Garden Nocturnal Harvest. I love mottled wrappers.

100% got this RAT MAY 20 box due to the FOH review...and sure glad I did! What a freaking beauty!!! 🤩🤩🤩

These arrived today; Bolivar LIbertador PSP/HQ (TUA OCT 20) and a Monte 1935 sampler pack. All look fantastic, and will be looking forward to enjoying these after a nice rest 😇😋

Shark attack