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2011 Sancho Panza Molinos What a blend!

C&C time. Partagas Anejados from our gracious host.

Enjoying the Tuesday evening

Johnny-o Siglo III Johnny-o Siglo VI

Upmann Robusto Añejados MES DIC ‘11 Fantastic smoke, courtesy of a BOTL.

GEL ABR 21

BRE JUN 2018 Unicos. Pretty good flavour, very good burn. Not the best example of these - it lacked that tropical dark fruit richness that VR can bring - but a satisfying smoke nonetheless.

Monte Media Corona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Undercrown Maduro Flying Pig. What a smoke bomb.

Picked up a deuce of the San Cristóbal de La Habana El Princípe (BRM OCT 22). Nice and oily.

Thanks @Bada_Bing_NJ for this great smoke!

Hello hello (hola!)

Edmundo time

2022 Nudies Marevas pilot. Is this anyone else’s favorite of the Nudies line?

This was purchased as a single in 2022, box code unknown. The last time I reviewed one of these was a reverse blind, and my notes gathered a few guesses of Siglo II. So it seemed fitting to revisit for this review comp. Opening third: begins with more barnyard flavour that I’ve previously experienced with this. Some citrus zest… a *lot* of citrus zest. Overall a strong, sour profile that conflicts with the sweetness I’m used to from these, I suspect I may have pulled this at the wrong time of its ageing lifespan. There’s a hint of a mild cream that emerged midway through this opening act. Best part so far is the construction - draw is perfect and burn is immaculate with no touch ups required. Middle third: still driven by citrus tart heading into this next stage but starting to get whispers of sweetness. Notes of orange peel to start, then a firm transition to a sweeter profile with burnt sugar. The cream, a minor consolation amidst the sour opening, was at that point mild and largely uninteresting, like a glass of skim milk. Now it’s blooming into a more satisfying double cream. Body nudging towards full, burn and draw still flawless. Final third: new leather and polished wood. Can’t work out whether the cigar is trying to transport me to a violin luthier or a dress shoe boutique. Burn and draw still holding up, body dropping down a touch below medium but in a comfortable way. Still sweet at its core with a more honey/syrupy aspect now, and a touch of fresh vanilla bean. Towards the end more grassy barnyard that I had almost forgotten about from the first few draws. First third was at best a 60 pointer, middle third pushing 90, final about 80-85. Averaging it out to 80. Well, why does this beat out the Cohiba? I can think of a few points: 1. The PLPC is kinder to a five-figure salary, 2. The band is prettier (the Cohiba is a more interesting and iconic design but I just love that gold sparkle from the PL) 3. The highs can get pretty close to the Cohiba highs, and at the price the lows don’t hurt nearly as much 4. Por Larrañaga is more fun to say. The rolled r’s, the eñe, I could chew on it all day long. Por Larrañaga. Por Larrañaga. Por Larrañaga! 80/100

FOH customs & PLPC (2017) from our gracious host.

Cohiba is a brand that I do not have many examples of mainly due to price. I have a handful of Siglo ii's that I purchased while in Havana back in 2013. I am assuming these to be 2012 vintage but not entirely sure. I usually smoke one a year and down to my last few. These certainly are not the most prestigious Cohiba and to many they are likely a daily winter smoke but for me, this cigar delivers nearly 96 plus every time. Perfect construction and a slight hint of straw sweetness on the nose. Cigars open up light to medium bodied. Fresh hay and a delicious honey flavor make up the core of the cigar. At 10 plus years old this cigar is silky smooth and retrohales with ease. Body ticks up a hair in the middle with the intro of a touch of woodiness but zero tannins which you sometimes find. A touch of chocolate joins in with the sweet hay/honey. Final third is one of my favorite parts of this cigar. They generally hit a solid medium plus, even with 10 years. The slightest touch of pepper joins in with the aforementioned profile. Not sure if its the memories of buying these in Havana, but these Cohibas knock it out of the park for me. There is not another Petit Corona that can touch this cigar for my taste, Cuban or non Cuban. 96 pts.

Excellent looking box and cigars. BRM box code😉 Nice start to a new week.

Bit rough? I’m excited either way

A few from this weekend: AF Mag 44 from 11/17, RGP (SOM MAY-17), and a relatively new AJF New World Dorado from 12/22.

...always a solid topic 😅

Short trip: Hong Kong. Within 9hr reach of Oz. Cigar and foodie heaven. Nice wild side. 3-4 days is plenty Long trip: Cuba/Havana. It takes me 2 days to get there so I need to make it 8-10 days. The country/city has introduced me to some of the greatest mates I have today.

Sometimes I watch Smokers Spot. He basically just chills and smokes,German dude. Foh TV is always fun. Halfwheel. Here. Look up the videos @JohnS has when he had the hair!

Good to find some Choix Supreme again. Sent from my SM-S908B using Tapatalk

I think you guys are going a little overboard. When Rob asked for running shoe recommendations, this was the kind of running he was thinking of....

Katman for the story's as most reviews are non Cuban. Half Wheel as they buy there own Cigars Foh tv for the Ken and Rob show However it loses something when they are not on the Deck together.

Thank you for the mention, @GVan. Honestly, I find it hard to compare my blog series with other, more higher-profile online versions. You see, I started it all by accident really and it evolved from there. My Daily Smoking posts proved interesting for a few members and I was requested to post them up together in one place, in another section and voila...a few years later we have something quite grand and substantial, I suppose. I think that was in 2017. My how time flies! Nowadays, I aim to provide a parameter or a reference point by which our members can compare what I smoke with a cigar that they may have in their humidor that is somewhat similar. It's a service aimed at empowering our members to make more informed choices with their time and money in regards to our shared hobby. If anyone finds that valuable then I am pleased.

I would say the same thing. Upmann Monarcas (07 -dress box of 25) purchased in 2013. Everyone that I have smoked has been excellent.

It was very good. Very flavorful and complex. It is reminiscent of the Capitolio, which is one of my favorite regionals. I give it a 93.

Abana, Cuba

Short trip = Havana. Cigars, rum, friends. Anymore than 4 days it gets expensive. Extended = Italy. I'm fluent in the language. I have family in the North and South to visit. I'm enamored by the history, food and culture. Every stop is unique in its' own way. Enjoying a cigar here and there doesn't get anyone's nose in a twist. If I were to stick to one locale, it'd be Rome. In repeated trips I estimate I've spent about 2 weeks there. And that was not enough to see everything I wanted to see.

A box of early 1960's sealed Partagas Tubos I bought about 10 years ago was immaculate. No mold, all aroma and flavour. I have a handful left and there hasn't been a dud amongst them. I'd buy a box of vintage Habanos Tubos in a heartbeat.

Rascc

Yesterday's smokes 👍

Couldn't wait - had to smoke a desnudo canonazo today. Draw was very light, had grassland type aromas at cold draw. Burned a bit wonky but was an enjoyable smoke.

2019 RAG - spectacular cigar!

Gorgeous example. Nippon Hand Painted Cigar Jar w/ Lid

Short trip: St. Barts Long trip: Vail, CO, (Maybe Aspen, it’s really a tie) Why? St Barts because you are on a Caribbean island like no other. There are other islands that are/were ruled by France, but this is only one where you really feel it. The workers are mostly from Paris, so you get amazing French/Hybrid French food, and service along with beaches that are second to none. Vail/Aspen because I love skiing. And I love that it is something the whole family can do together. My kids are at the age where they don’t want to hang out with their parents anymore, but if skiing is on the table, they will gladly suck it up and hang out with us for 8 hours a day. Plus, Vail/Aspen have some great restaurants and amazing shopping. And I get to dress like a cowboy without looking strange.

100%. The guitar work in Animals is insanely good. While almost everyone knows the Floyd, Gilmour flies under the radar in many circles. A great player, touch & tone outstanding, and always seems to play just the right amount of notes. To me, Waters never got the musical side of his solo stuff anywhere near the quality of the collaboration with Gilmour.

From the last few days…all were good but e2 and davidoff diademas was a cut above

Enjoying some time in DR. One of my fav NCs

Got lucky in Brussels today.

Album wise for guitars: - Dream Theater - Images and Words - Jeff Beck - Guitar Shop - Stevie Ray Vaughan Texas Flood Fave jazz guitarist would be Wes Montgomery. Fusion wise Alan Holdwsworth and Frank Zappa (which ended up leading me to Steve Vai and Joe Satriani - with Satch more his earlier works). For tone anything by Dave Gilmour. Acoustically anything by Erik Mongrain, Tommy Emmanuel or Paco de Lucia. For heavier realms love Chris Broderick even though not a huge fan of the bands he's been in but whilst there In Flames for their Jester Race and Whoracle albums for the sheer melody they put into their guitar work in the death metal realm.

Just discovered this thread and thought I would share my (comparatively meager) collection. A Bulova Curv Titanium - my first watch, I bought it for my 21st birthday A Bulova Precisionist Gunmetal - diamond on each hour A Bulova Marine Star - this one with the red second hand is a special edition featuring a black and red silicone strap with a whale motif, but I have swapped to the traditional gold bracelet. A Seiko Prospex diver's - love the shade of green and the glow the hands and hours have And a Tissot Visodate - love the thin, minimalist look and a great shade of blue