El Presidente Posted December 8, 2014 Author Posted December 8, 2014 Punch Double Corona TUP MAR 14 (Mostly) PSP USD $346 AUD 849 HQ USD $310 AUD $789 Magnificent examples of Punch DC at their best. Overall they have been very good and this is one cigar where you can buy blind confidently. This quality however in PSP represents the top 5%. PSP HQ 1
Popular Post El Presidente Posted December 8, 2014 Author Popular Post Posted December 8, 2014 I should have pointed out. All those who purchase through this Christmas Clearance thread go into the draw for an ORIS mechanical Divers Watch valued at $1500 USD. I will put the picture of the watch up tomorrow. Draw will take place on Monday the 22nd of December (local time). 14
Popular Post El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Popular Post Posted December 9, 2014 The Prize. Oris Aquis Date Swiss Mechanical. 14
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Partagas Shorts 50 Cab RAE ABR 14 PSP ALL SOLD $265 USD $699 AUD HQ ALL SOLD $242 USD $675 AUD I have been a little disappointed in the quality of cab Shorts of late. And then these came along. Back to their absolutely bloody best...at least this month. For the lovers of Cab shorts. Get the best you can. PSP HQ
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 H. Upmann Magnum 50 BUM JUN 14 PSP ALL SOLD $269 USD $740 AUD HQ $249 USD $699 AUD There is a good discussion on these in another thread. They have been excellent throughout most of 2013. 2014 is a continuation. In my opinion the most underrated cigar in the Habanos lineup today. Note however that to get the full spectrum of flavour they have, they need to be like this with great construction and gorgeous thin shiny/sheen/oily wrappers. Beautiful. PSP HQ
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Bolivar Royal Corona ULA MAY/JUN/JUL/AUG PSP ALL SOLD $219 USD $570 AUD HQ $199 USD $549 AUD Brilliant. Not much difference between HQ and PSP. PSP HQ
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 H. Upmann Magnum 46 LUB ABR 14 GEO ABR 14 PSP $230 USD $ 585 USD HQ $215 USD $560 AUD One of my favourite cigars for the past decade. The Mag 46 suits me as I love the size and the full bodied nature of the cigar. I love them young, I like them to about 7 years of age. There is an element of class to a young mag 46 but mostly rambunctious mongrel. It is a spiv of a cigar that surprises you time and time again. These are perfect and I am glad because I was getting a little worried over the past 3 months on what I had been seeing. PSP HQ
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Juan Lopez Seleccion number 2 ORA/ULA/ELU MAR/MAY 14 HQ $189 USD $499 AUD JLS2 quality has gone off the boil in 2014 after a stellar 2013. These are the pick of my crop and you can see why.
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Montecristo Number 2 SOLD Box A BLP MAR 08 Aged Monte 2. Construction is very good. HQ or close.. Some markings to the lid of the box but otherwise perfect. $375USD $849 AUD
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Montecristo Number 2 SOLD Box B BLP MAR 08 Aged Monte 2. Construction is very good. High end PE. $385USD $849 AUD 1
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Montecristo Number 2 SOLD Box C BLP MAR 08 Aged Monte 2. Construction is very good. HQ $395USD $849 AUD
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Montecristo Number 2 SOLD Box D BLP MAR 08 Aged Monte 2. Construction is very good. HQ Check out the plume!!!!*** ****only kidding $395USD $849 AUD
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Partagas Shorts (50 Cab) SOLD LPA NOV 07 Aged Shorts and a very good cab as well. USD $369 AUD $720
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Partagas Shorts (50 Cab) SOLD LPA NOV 07 Aged Shorts. Good Cab. The first cab would be my pick but I wouldn't quibble. . USD $359 AUD $720
El Presidente Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Saint Luis Rey Regios (50 Cab) SOLD EPR JUL 07 Very nice indeed $449 USD $899 USD
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Hoyo De Monterrey le Hoyo de San Juan. ALL SOLD Forgot to take box code but 3rd quarter 2014 from memory. HQ $395 USD $749 AUD Stunning looking cigars Excellent construction. I have only smoked three of these (from this batch). Big cigar (54 x 150) but it also has big flavours in the realm of cream, caramelized sugar, raisins, nuts. Yet three cigars does not an opinion make and I will be looking forward to seeing how my box develops over the coming months. With that flavour profile however, it will be my Christmas Day cigar. 2
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 H. Upmann Half Corona PMU JUL/AUG 14 EML ABR 14 PSP ALL SOLD $129 USD $299 AUD HQ $115 USD $278 AUD The ideal short cigar for the winter months or when you are looking for a 30-40 minute bit of peace. The H. Upmann Half Corona varies a lot in terms of quality. I personally don’t enjoy the pale yellow incarnations you too often see. These on the other hand are spot on in terms of construction and wrapper. There is just an extra level of richness in the flavour and with that, satisfaction. PSP HQ
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Cohiba Siglo II ALL SOLD MOB JUN 14 HQ $219 USD $555 AUD You don’t often see Cohiba Siglo II like this but when you do it is the time to jump in. Quality in Siglo II is sporadic at the best of times. I really look for a wrapper with sheen as opposed to the pale flat wrappers that are too common. A picture says a thousand words.
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Punch Punch BUM MAR 12 BMS MAR 14 PSP ALL SOLD $225 USD $590 AUD HQ ALL SOLD $199 USD $565 AUD Loving the Punch Punch when at this level of quality. After a stellar 2013 the 2014 have not dropped off in terms of flavour. Beautiful complex cigar smoking exceptionally well young. PSP HQ
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Hoyo De Monterrey Double Corona ALL SOLD MOB MAY 14 PSP USD $346 AUD 849 Simply Perfection. 1
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Romeo y Julieta Churchills PMU MAR 14 HQ $320 USD $775 AUD These are a throwback to the days when R&J was great. This batch is smoking brilliantly well. Long may the R&J revival continue. 4
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill SOLD EST JUN 08 The front of the box is marked. A little bit of glue remover will get rid of most of it. The cigars are excellent. Construction perfect. Only one box of these 08 Short Churchills. $345 USD $690 AUD
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Ramon Allones Specially Selected 50 Cabs ULA MAY 14 PSP SOLD $420 USD $995 AUD HQ ALL SOLD $ 360 USD $950 AUD You have to love RASS cabs. You love them more when they are like this. PSP HQ 1
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Saint Luis Rey Regios (50 Cab) SOLD Cab B EPR JUL 07 One in the top row has a tiny crack. Price adjusted. $439 USD $885 USD
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Partagas Serie E 2 ALL SOLD ULA NOV 13 HQ $255 USD $699 AUD Excellent cigar in terms of flavour and complexity. I still see too many below par boxes (mostly flat/light wrappers) but you don't have to worry about these.
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