Elric

» » » Starring for hours hoping for one of those delicious nipples to pop » out!:-D I hear ya Chuck!

» Don't delay Ken this is what can happen after only two hours gorging from » the newly discovered "smallringgaugus" beetle ..................act » now before it's too late. » » Oh the humanity!!

Best mate- Taboada Churchill, strong blend moocher...some nc dog rockets that I keep on hand for just such an occasion.

» .....a man makes one mistake on this forum and....whooshka....the sharks » circle Ya got that right! The D is next to the S on my keyboard too Prez...lol

Absolutely amazing pics!

» » » Ok I'll be different » » » » 2002 » » 1998 » » 2003 » » 2001 » » 1999 » » 2000 » » 1997 » » » » I have very little in the way of 04-06 that I have actually smoked yet. » » » » IMO 1997 was an atrocious year. The only saving grace is that they are » » well aged. I have no doubt that the 02-03 will blow the '97s away when » » they have 9 yrs. on them. 1999-2000 are coming along and are IMO » already » » better than the '97s for many vitolas. » » That is an interesting assessment Elric. I know Habanos does not rate 1997 » or 98 as great years. 99 to them was a disaster. 2001 was their first » "comeback" year. I've had a bunch of '99s from various brands and have found them to be MUCH better than the prevailing opinions. As for construction I have found it to be OK. I do prefer 40-46 rings and have had some issues with part Sel. Privadas but everything else has been fine. I might just be lucky. I stand by what I posted: The 97s are good because of the age. The 98 are outstanding in those vitolas I'm partial to(SdC #1, Trini, SW...)

» Ok I'll be different 2002 1998 2003 2001 1999 2000 1997 I have very little in the way of 04-06 that I have actually smoked yet. IMO 1997 was an atrocious year. The only saving grace is that they are well aged. I have no doubt that the 02-03 will blow the '97s away when they have 9 yrs. on them. 1999-2000 are coming along and are IMO already better than the '97s for many vitolas.

That would be nice but it does become very problematic when each brand/vitola is produced in different amounts. Altadis/Habanos is all about profit, and gimmicks.

I have a week at La Cabana. We're going from June 27-July 8. You'll have a good time at the Aruba resort. As for cigars, the island is full of fakes. You can trust the LCDH in town but it is pricey. You'll eat like a king too!

» Nice review Ken. » » From what I have seen....and it is early....I would put 05 above 06. In » fact 05 was the best since 97/98. Thats a BOLD statement considering the quality of the '01s.

Welcome aboard.

Great job Rob, Lisa, and Smithy!! Great prize! Congratulations

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Stock 'em both we'll buy. If not then short.