What's your latest NC purchase?

[JDoughty]

4 hours ago, BG318 said:

I'll grab some when the Fenomenos are released. Appreciate the heads up!

I can't wait. I could have sworn I saw a post from that mentioned November for some of the new BR releases, but the latest post mentioned December and in Kuwait. How soon till us poor starving Americans can get our hands on some of those? If we have to wait too long, some of us might end up in the asylum and it will all be your fault @El Presidente! 😆

[Boxer31]

Prize pack for weekend comp - thanks FOH!!

[Hoosh]

Just picked up a couple of the new Viaje cigars and a Cromagnon Aquitaine…

[Ford2112]

8 hours ago, Hoosh said:

Just picked up a couple of the new Viaje cigars and a Cromagnon Aquitaine…

I dropped the ball on the ones I could've gotten a hold of. Enjoy!

[Hoosh]

13 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

I dropped the ball on the ones I could've gotten a hold of. Enjoy!

I missed out on these last year, so I’m glad I walked in on them. Of course rolled by Aganorsa (like most Viaje cigars) so I’m expecting good things!  Having smoked a ton of Roma Craft cigars, there’s no expectation, just “more of the same” awesomeness from them. 🙂

[sunshine4u]

Snagged a box of Epernay Le Monde. I can't get over how sweet and inviting they smell right out of the box. 

[ViscountDick]

A few hyped up sticks, let’s see what they’re about.

[cbenham73]

[Hoosh]

Happy Halloween! Got some Roma Craft Neanderthals (aka palate killer gang initiators) delivered today.

[Marrduk24]

These are some of my fav NCs. While not cheap, if you look around you can find them for $35-$40 a stick. 

 

[JDoughty]

Joined the Privada cigar of the month club and got some fun little items. Since I missed the Tatuaje Monster releases by not paying attention, these will have to do for my seasonally themed NC smokes. I will probably drop this subscription as I don't fully trust their rebranding, but it was amusing to try once.

[Boss Hog]

Picked up two boxes of The Late Hour Toros today.

I find that this particular vitola suits the blend wonderfully.

[ElLoboLoco]

8 hours ago, Boss Hog said:

Picked up two boxes of The Late Hour Toros today.

I find that this particular vitola suits the blend wonderfully.

How do they compare to the Churchill?

[Boss Hog]

8 hours ago, ElLoboLoco said:

How do they compare to the Churchill?

The Toro is much bolder and consequently more representative of what this blend is striving for.

Full bodied with greater intensity and enhanced complexity.

Overall, it’s just more flavourful.

The Robusto is the worst of the bunch, in my opinion.

Hope this helps.

[ElLoboLoco]

17 hours ago, Boss Hog said:

The Toro is much bolder and consequently more representative of what this blend is striving for.

Full bodied with greater intensity and enhanced complexity.

Overall, it’s just more flavourful.

The Robusto is the worst of the bunch, in my opinion.

Hope this helps.

It does thanks, I was looking to give them a whirl. I liked the Churchill but would have liked a smidge more power. Toro sounds like a fit. 👍🏼

[Hoosh]

Just came home to these. Trying to have no expectations for a $4.50 cigar. But it is a Tatuaje, so…

 

 

Stay tuned for the coming edit because you know I’m smoking one ROTT!

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Okay, here you go…

The wrapper was musty out of the cello, but the foot smelled sweet. And right from the initial light, the smoke was creamy and slightly spicy.

For being a Cuban sandwich, the ash consistently held on for an inch and a half or so with zero flaking. Halfway in, salty caramel notes and a small pepper and bready retrohale came before Brazil nuts and a faint Dr Pepper taste. Surprising, really. 

From about the halfway point until the end, this was a medium strength cigar. Not as much earth and woodiness as I thought I would encounter. Rather, sweet tobacco and a very faint marshmallow hint finished this cigar. I was genuinely surprised at the cigar ROTT because it was $4.50 when buying by the box. This punches way above that price point. 

 

 

 

[mikejh]

Two of my favorites.

[mikejh]

Absolutely wrecked in transit, they were shipped in a padded envelope 🤦‍♂️. Hopefully customer service helps me out.

[El Gato]

Not a Plasencia fan but I had to try this one.

Haven't smoked any Casa 1910 but they are gettng good reviews around here.

Let's see.

[Ford2112]

5 Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Generosos

5 Foundation Charter Oak Habano PC

10 Oliva Serie V Melanio No. 4

Never tried a JSK . Digging the smaller format NC lately.

[mikejh]

Retailer replaced my damaged order.

[Hoosh]

On 11/6/2025 at 5:25 AM, El Gato said:

Not a Plasencia fan but I had to try this one.

Haven't smoked any Casa 1910 but they are gettng good reviews around here.

Let's see.

Wish I could have given you the heads up about Casa 1910; I didn’t see this until your other post. Their puros - if you like, dirty, earthy, and somewhat spicy smokes - are good. I think, anyway. 🙂

[El Gato]

On 11/8/2025 at 9:56 AM, Hoosh said:

Wish I could have given you the heads up about Casa 1910; I didn’t see this until your other post. Their puros - if you like, dirty, earthy, and somewhat spicy smokes - are good. I think, anyway. 🙂

Thank you. There was no signal in the shop so I couldn't research it a bit. And the shop assistant had no idea, she usually asks me actually.

I want to try the Cuchillo Parado though.

Cheers.

[Hoosh]

Stopped by a shop today and picked up a couple of goodies…L->R, a MF La Promesa Lancero, two new Fuente Sangre de Toro Bestias, a Fuente Rare Pink Happy Ending, and an Eiroa CBT Maduro Lancero.

Edited to add that I just smoked the Eiroa. Nice cigar! Chocolate, spice, green peppers, and a minty retrohale. The last third had some interesting cinnamon as well.

[Bohemio]

Fuente Eye of the Shark.