Por Larrañaga Monte Carlo EML NOV 15 (SRW)

[BuzzArd]

Was just sitting down to fire up this PLMC when @MoeFOH posted the weekend’s comp.   what an obliging fellow.  ?

I admit I was not a fan of these when young.   I had two of these July 15 boxes.  One is now with a friend who had his first child 7/15, the other is a year younger and thusfar untouched.   This is either the last from the other 7/15 box or darned near last, and it’s the first one that made me pay attention.  

With Diplomaticos Reserva on the side:

The wrapper and binder had got torn a bit way up near the head at some point.  It didn’t figure to be a problem.  Overall a bit rustic looking.... I appreciated no at cold aroma off the foot.  Straight cut and found a good draw with a slight bit of resistance. Still, nothing notable at cold.  Upon lighting I got the familiar PL creaminess and finally (with this stick) the PL caramel I love so much in the PC I regularly enjoy.  This mixed with a cashew nuttiness way in the background (so I guess pieces, not halves). ?

Razor sharp burn. Fantastic smoke production.  Some woodiness i termingled with roast nuts, caramel and cream.   Very consistent over the 40 minutes I smoked it.  One relight at the last third.  

I think I’ll be keeping the last box another year before dipping in, and Smoking Cat agrees.  I think (she made no indication either way actually...).

[Monterey]

Everybody needs a smoking cat

[rcarlson]

A German Shepherd, Doberman and a cat have died.

All three are faced with God who wants to know what they believe.

The German shepherd says: "I believe in discipline training and loyalty to my master."

"Good," says God. "Then sit down on my right side. Doberman, what do you believe?"

The Doberman answers: "I believe in the love, care and protection of my master."

Ah," said God. "You may sit to my left."

Then he looks at the cat and asks, "And what do you believe?"

The cat answers: "I believe you're sitting in my seat."

[BuzzArd]

16 hours ago, rcarlson said:

A German Shepherd, Doberman and a cat have died.

All three are faced with God who wants to know what they believe.

The German shepherd says: "I believe in discipline training and loyalty to my master."

"Good," says God. "Then sit down on my right side. Doberman, what do you believe?"

The Doberman answers: "I believe in the love, care and protection of my master."

Ah," said God. "You may sit to my left."

Then he looks at the cat and asks, "And what do you believe?"

The cat answers: "I believe you're sitting in my seat."

Yep.  Have heard it before, but it always makes me chuckle....