Wookie Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 I taught a quick cooking class to a friend and his wife last night. He complains that her chicken is too dry and that her cooking, in general, is uninspired. So I taught her how to brine chicken breasts and then I demonstrated the technique for making a nice reduction sauce. In this case it was a brandy, cream, stock, peppercorn sauce. (sauce au poivre). Well, this friend is a very generous soul. To thank me, he left behind a bottle of Michter's 10 year and the box pictured below. My problem is this: I quit smoking cigars for 10 years and I have no boxes older than 2014 in my possession. So i have no idea when Habanos SA implemented the barcode on its authenticity sticker. Can anybody help me out with an opinion on whether these are authentic? Thanks in advance!
Bucky McSwensen Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 Without delving too deep seems legit. I have a box of those le and nothing seems off. The little sticker with the barcode implies it's from a vendor that I've used ans trusted. Obviously that shouldnt be the make or break authenticity check but all signs point to legit from a quick look. Theres a suspect thread in the forum that may be more appropriate for getting responses. I've been pointed there in the past https://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/forum/3-suspect-cigar-forum/ 2
garbandz Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 you probably will not get warning stickers on fakes. all looks good for me............. any sticks in there ? 1
Popular Post 99call Posted August 29, 2019 Popular Post Posted August 29, 2019 Jesus Christ.......for a cookery lesson!!?? You should wash his car, and see what the payoff is. 3 3
Baccy Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 Definitely legit. I(and Bucky) recognize that barcode from a very well known vendor... all good! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 2
Akela3rd Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 Jesus Christ.......for a cookery lesson!!?? You should wash his car, and see what the payoff is. Is that a euphemism?Sent from 47171 Lempo 1
99call Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Akela3rd said: Is that a euphemism? Sent from 47171 Lempo If it is. Then on his current gradient of gifting. I want 50 boxes of Bushidos. 50 boxes of Enslavos. And er 25 master cases of Sir David. Oh and 25 master cases of tang monarchs 1
javonazul Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, garbandz said: you probably will not get warning stickers on fakes. all looks good for me............. any sticks in there ? Oh I am 100% sure you will get warning stickers nowadays.
Capt. Corona Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, javonazul said: Oh I am 100% sure you will get warning stickers nowadays. I've seen them where all looks good on the outside but looking very suspect once the lid is opened.
Wookie Posted August 29, 2019 Author Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, garbandz said: you probably will not get warning stickers on fakes. all looks good for me............. any sticks in there ? Will poste tomorrow....25 sticks. He tried to give them to me last xmas eve but I refused. He left me a 20 yr pappy van winkle that day. Way beyond my pay grade. Im baby sitting them in my humidor, but clearly he doesn't have the same addiction as myself.
inter4alia Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 27 minutes ago, Wookie said: Will poste tomorrow....25 sticks. He tried to give them to me last xmas eve but I refused. He left me a 20 yr pappy van winkle that day. Way beyond my pay grade. Im baby sitting them in my humidor, but clearly he doesn't have the same addiction as myself. I need friends like yours! 1
prodigy Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Will poste tomorrow....25 sticks. He tried to give them to me last xmas eve but I refused. He left me a 20 yr pappy van winkle that day. Way beyond my pay grade. Im baby sitting them in my humidor, but clearly he doesn't have the same addiction as myself. My friends dont give me gifts at all, much less $1500 bottles of bourbon. I need new friends haha. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk 2
Bucky McSwensen Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 They're really good. Some people dont care for em. One of my favorites. Enjoy em! 1
jay8354 Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 They looked real without delving into more details. Usually, about this point, I will have asked how are they smoking but you mentioned that you have quit. So, the next thing will be to have a look at the cigar and just confirm the quality of the wrapper, bunching of the tobacco at the foot and no hard spots. 1
ryancuad Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Where do I sign up for friends that want to give me michters 10 and pappy 20's? 1
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