12 Days of Christmas Sampler

[Arctic Dude]

Does anyone recall what the cigars are that are making up the 2018 sampler? ?

[xtcat9k]

 

H. Upmann Connaisseur A

Partagas Serie E 2

Juan Lopez Seleccion Number 2

Trinidad Fundadores

Partagas Presidente

Ramon Allones Specially Select

Punch Punch

Hoyo De Monterrey DC

Partagas Serie E No 1 LE

H. Upmann Connaisseur Number 1

Cohiba Robusto

San Cristobal la Fuerza

 

[Arctic Dude]

Bless your cotton socks @xtcat9k!! ?

[markmcc]

Thanks for this, was just trying to find this info as well. Can't wait to get to try these!

@Elpresidente Any chance of posting the writeups you had done in the 24:24 thread for reference of noobs like me?

[Markspring1978]

Apologies in advance for noobie question, but where/when is this sampler offered? 

[xtcat9k]

1 hour ago, Arctic Dude said:

Bless your cotton socks @xtcat9k!! ?

Happy to help. 

[rguinn]

14 minutes ago, Markspring1978 said:

Apologies in advance for noobie question, but where/when is this sampler offered? 

No probs. The sampler was on 24:24 last Monday. It sold out in a few hours. 

[Markspring1978]

1 minute ago, rguinn said:

No probs. The sampler was on 24:24 last Monday. It sold out in a few hours. 

Gracias 

[kalibratecuba]

2018 12 days of Christmas Sampler.

 

*All stock is HQ or PSP

*All box codes are late 17 or 2018

 

 

H. Upmann Connossieur A

 

When you give marks for consistency, there have been a half dozen stand out cigars  in 2018. The Connie A is at the top of the list.

Remarkable complexity delivering the best of Upmann. It rivals the Sir Winston as the best Upmann of all.

  

Partagas Serie E 2

 

The E2 is to Partagas what the Connie A is to Upmann. Sweet spiced cream, Italian trifle. I was tossing up between the Lusi and the E2. I went for the E2 because it has been the premier Partagas of 2018 in terms of flavour complexity and consistency.


 

Juan Lopez Seleccion number 2

 

I am travelling with one cigar to smoke on my way to Havana. That is the Juan Lopez Seleccion Number 2. That should day it all. My value for money cigar of the year.


 

Trinidad Fundadores

 

The comeback king of 2018 has been all class. It has been well rolled using quality tobacco resulting in a cigar that is decadently rich.  It is the way it should be. It is everything Trinidad should aspire to be.

 

Partagas Presidente

 

If you had told me two years ago that the president would one day feature as one of my top cigars (of any year) I would be in tears laughing.  What a turn around it has been. From crack ***** to beauty queen, the transformation is now complete.

 

Ramon Allones Specially Select

 

For some reason quality RASS in 2018 (cabs and dress boxes) take me back to the superb batches of 2006. It is a raisins and light coffee.

It is firmly back in my personal rotation.


 

Punch Punch

 

It pushed the JLS2 to the wire as the best cigar $for $ in 2018.  When people come in and say that they don’t like Punch I give them a Punch Punch from 2014-18. I can’t recall anyone who hasn’t been blown away. God knows I still am.


 

Hoyo De Monterrey Double Corona

 

The queen of mocha clove cream has been at the top of her game in 2018. Elegant to the last draw they have been smoking brilliantly all year and that is young cigars.
 

Partagas Series E No 1 Limited Edition

 

I wasn’t going to include any LE’s but this one forced it’s way in. The quality is extreme/PSP and the cigar itself has nailed it. The past 4 I have had have all been in the 94+ range. I couldn’t leave it out.


 

H. Upmann Connoisseur Number 1

 

They have been so bloody consistent all year. They just scream shortbread….shortbread and slivers of almonds. If you don’t enjoy that profile…I weep for you!

 

 

Cohiba Robusto

 

It’s been a great year for Cohiba Robusto. Without it’s pesky brothers  ( Siglo VI  and Behike) around, it has been the beneficiary of all the love. Honey, Citrus, coffee and flowers abound.


 

San Cristóbal la Fuerza

 

It wouldn’t be Christmas without San Cristóbal la Fuerza. Until last week I thought it would miss out as I couldn’t find the right quality. Then I found these. Thank God.

Fuerza tastes like Christmas. Brioche, pancake, dried fruits. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Hallelujah! 

[leafdream54]

Lots of great sticks to try in there!!

[alloy]

I'm wondering how long do I let them rest in my wineador?

[prodigy]

I'm wondering how long do I let them rest in my wineador?

5 years

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[Derboesekoenig]

Just now, prodigy said:

5 years

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Yeah they're for Christmas 2019 sampling right?? 

[prodigy]

Yeah they're for Christmas 2019 sampling right?? 

I couldn't resist being sarcastic.

The point of the 12 days of Christmas sampler is to smoke them during the 12 days of Christmas. Theres usually a review competition involved. Whether or not you smoke them sooner, or later, is entirely up to you.

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[El Presidente]

9 minutes ago, alloy said:

I'm wondering how long do I let them rest in my wineador?

i will have the schedule/dedicated thread up next week. 

it is not so much about getting cigars to their peak, but rather sharing the christmas experience in no doubt a small way 

[alloy]

7 minutes ago, prodigy said:

5 years

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5 years????? Never tasted the Hoyo DC, Parti Presidente or the LE. I may give them two weeks (maybe). ?

[Lucass111]

Just received my xmas sampler today! Besides my H. Upmann Connoisseur Number 1 having a blowout, I'm assuming during the shipping, they look awesome! Merry Christmas to me. Thanks FOH!


 

[JamesKPolkEsq]

Just received the sampler! Merry Xmas FoH! 

[golf4less]

Received my sampler today!! Merry Christmas All

[stin187]

Mine landed today.  Looking forward to smoking these with you all and sharing thoughts.

[prodigy]

Mine arrived as well. Some look like high end PSP!

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[slowsmoke]

I kind of like the fact that everyone seems to be saying eff it, we're gonna smoke these young and restless!

 

[Lomey]

Mine are due to arrive tomorrow! 

[alloy]

8 hours ago, Lomey said:

Mine are due to arrive tomorrow! 

Same here. 

[markmcc]

Mine tonight, and I'm not going to be home to intercept before the wife sees them. uh-oh.