jamesward

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  1. Yep. i have yet to have one that was any good.
  2. After what seemed like an eternity, a box of epicure #2 finally arrived at my door and all was well with the world once again. you guys keep trying and I keep buying. I have been reading the emails from Rob as of late and it seems like things are a little rough. People should leave us alone, cause were just having a little fun and doing what we like... Keep up the good work guys!
  3. I have always felt a good cigar was not just the cigar itself, but a place and a time as well. Don't get me wrong, the cigar does matter, but cigar smoking is more than just bringing a flame to tobacco. There have been a few memorably occasions and most have them involved my mates, golfing and Asia. However, one time I had gone out clubing in Tokyo with some friends. I stepped outside as it was not my scene. As is the case, I had brought a couple of Monte No. 2s with me with the hopes of lighting up with my like minded friend who could not be found. I took one out to inspect it and pondered my next move. As if on queue the cutest thing you could imagine said, " now that's how I like them: big and fat." To my surprise she was actually into cigars. We found a great smoke shop on Gaien Nishidori to light up at while sipping rum and watching people. Suffice it to say, what great smoke that was. I will leave the rest up to your imagination.
  4. Sorry to go back to the beginning of the thread, but did anything happen on the Roman Allones Superiores?
  5. Rob, I was wondering if in your travels you have seen or heard of the Ramon Allones Superiores - a grand corona specialty release. Is there a possibility of you acquiring some? Jim
  6. Does not have to be. Looking for some advice on the best electronic humidifier for a 8 ft3 cabinet.
  7. Hi All, I am in the process of building a large, or at least larger humidor. I have combed through the topics in the humidor section, but I wanted to get an updated review of electronic humidifiers for humidors. So, if you have a recommendation - positive or negative - on electronic humidifiers I would appreciate your view. Also please try to include brand, year you bought it, and, if possible a link to the company. Much appreciated. Jim
  8. I thought I would break it down on one of my favorites - the Montecristo Edmundo. The wife was out with her friends and the kids were in bed by 8 o'clock. Given the near perfect weather you get in Tokyo at this time of year, the time right to light up. If you have never smoked an Edmundo, I hope I can persuade you to try one. The Edmundo at 135mm and 52 gauge it is a sightly over sized robusto of sorts. It is named after Edmundo Dantes all Edmundos are tripa larga, totalmente a mano - long filler, totally hand made using medium to full-bodied blend of Vuelta Abajo Pre-light: great construction - dark, slightly oily coat, with a beautiful draw. Rich, wood-like flavors; sweet spices and tobacco flavors. Burn: wonderfully consistant. Tangy, citrus flavors in the beginning which settles down into a nice oaky, deep and rich smoke. Nothing hidden here - what you are smoking is going to go all the way down to the nub with you. If you like Bolivar Royal Corona or the Roman Allones Specially Selected, the Montecristo Edmundo will be to your liking I would guess. One difference: I smoke a lot of cigars, as i am sure that the members of this forum do. I am used to and enjoy the buzz of a good cigar. However, the Edmundo is different. The Edmundo hits you like a sack of potatoes about half way through. God what a buzz. Not for the part-time players. This smoke is the real deal. Take a shot...
  9. The Belicosos and Molino are two of my favorite go-to smokes for their respective vitrola. The belicosos is a great smoke. While I admit that it doesnt have the marketing and following of a Bolivar/Cohiba, it packs a nice punch. I would hate to see it discontinued. I recently had the Sancho Sancho which was quite good, but I am just not a fan of that big of a cigar as the draw was damn tiring on the first 3rd.
  10. LOL. Only guys with kids can fully appreciate. That is not the woman I married.
  11. Yep, that was my pick as as well. Not because I don't like double corona or have the time to smoke, more because it is just my least favorite in my locker..
  12. Monte No. 2 is a wonderfully spicy smoke. Enjoy!
  13. If you have not tried the Quai D'Orsay Imperiales (double corona format), I beg you to try them. Superb. Beautiful construction with a flawless claro wrapper. Spicey but not overly so.
  14. I feel like Punch continues to get the benefit of the doubt despite poor performance. Whereas you **** kick the 08 Serie D - a good cigar - to no end, you still hold out hope for the Punch Corona '07 . What gives? I have yet to be impressed by the brand. I have a box of the double coronas '01 and I will wait until winter comes to put them to good use as kindling. (tongue in cheek) keep up the awesome work ...
  15. I just had the '06 Magnum 46 and really liked it. Nicely constructed with a good draw. Pre-burn tastes for dried fruits and liquers. Subtle tabacco flavors from start to finish. Not coming at you too hard, but consistent and pleasant.
  16. Thanks. By the way, I wasn’t trying to be accusatory; meaning trying to point out a mistake you made, but more understand the nature of the list you were writing as I am an infrequent visitor to Hong Kong, and would like to try new places. I have enjoyed The Red Chamber on a few occasions and would be looking to go to other places as well. I admit it is pricey, but as you had pointed out some that were pricy as well, I was wondering if there was some other reason for the admission. What does LCDH mean? Thanks again.
  17. Thanks for coming back on this. It had been some time since I put out this review and since the Molinos is not that mainstream of a smoke, I was not surprised at the response or lack thereof. But I have smoked a few since this review and have come to like it even more - iit is not going to blow you away, but at the right time and place is nice. - Enjoy.
  18. I noticed that you did not include the Red Chamber at the Tang. Any reason for that omission?
  19. Rob, Thanks. I am sure you will entice me to part with some more hard-earned cake. So looking forward to it. By the way, what is considered aged versus vintage in your mind?
  20. Wouldn't it be better if the awesome information was posted for all to see?
  21. Well, I was one of the fools that bought a box. Truth is that I like them. Definitely didn't blow me away the way a RASS or a HDM epi No. 2 does, but I thought a year of aging could improve them enough to be a nice cigar for certain occasions. Good stuff and the point is not to agree on every smoke as if we did, the forum would be a boring place. If you are going to discount these, i might buy another rack.
  22. Hi Guys. Any chance on getting this list updated. Or if it is and sitting somewhere else, point me in the right direction?
  23. F-ck the box codes. Those are some damn pretty Sir Winstons you got there.

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