mtapia3 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 5:32 PM, FatherOfPugs said: My pick ups from the cruise I went on. Punch Duke ER Mexico and Punch La Isla ER Cuba. Nice looking sticks. The one Duke with a cracked foot happened while in transit, I was able to inspect both boxes before purchase. Visited my first LCDH in Cozumel, decent shop, high prices, but very well stocked. I can't stand those hideous labels that Mexico covers their boxes with. Heating the labels with a hair dryer makes it easier to peel them off, but then you're stuck with a sticky box that will stick to other boxes in the humidor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman17 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 8:32 PM, FatherOfPugs said: My pick ups from the cruise I went on. Punch Duke ER Mexico and Punch La Isla ER Cuba. Nice looking sticks. The one Duke with a cracked foot happened while in transit, I was able to inspect both boxes before purchase. Visited my first LCDH in Cozumel, decent shop, high prices, but very well stocked. Did you not stop in Grand Cayman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigy Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I can't stand those hideous labels that Mexico covers their boxes with. Heating the labels with a hair dryer makes it easier to peel them off, but then you're stuck with a sticky box that will stick to other boxes in the humidor. I put plastic cling wrap on the sticky part and cut it off. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, FatherOfPugs said: I just peeled off until I found the box code, all I really need the back for. Box spends it's life in the coolidor, so I'm not that bothered by the labels. I did. That's where I picked up the Punch La Isla. Juan was great, talked to him for a bit, but the warden (wife) was right there, so I was only able to pick up 1 box and some Cubita. The Punch Dukes were in Cozumel at the LCDH. Jimmy was pretty cool to talk to, let me open and inspect several boxes before making a choice. He only had a partial box of Edmundo Dantes Conde Belicosos, again, the warden was with me, so only 1 box. So who wears the pants in this relationship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CampDelta369 Posted January 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2020 Christmas in January. Thanks El Prez. My face was in this box for longer than a moment. Damn son, that’s good leaf. Some 6ers from 24:24 mid December. Glorious. I put a couple of the lighter wrapped Dips in the Humi. Never had an Epicure #1 so both are treats. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Drguano Posted January 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2020 First box of 2020 is a beauty! PSP Montecristo Medio Coronas from 2017! Lovely to look at and to smell... PUR ABR 17 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbenham73 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 6:29 PM, VKUTT said: VR Famosos, OPS AGO 15 I really like those. A underrated cigar. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampDelta369 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 3:29 PM, VKUTT said: VR Famosos, OPS AGO 15 Madam @VKUTT how would you rate the Famosos in your rotation? I have never tried one but have read favorable comments. Are they worth seeking out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cbenham73 Posted January 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2020 Received these lovely H.Upmann today. Looking forward to trying one. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirds Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 12:36 PM, BoliDan said: Deliery of the day. Sometimes I get lucky buying blind. These just need a rest and good to go. They look perfect. Nice pick up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thirds Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 First trip to the mother land and it was just awesome. Didn’t leave disappointed but left plenty of reasons to go back. This hobby has me sick in the head. I zoomed in on a picture of a humidor of one of the LCDHs there from a google review 30 days ago. Saw 3 boxes of VR DA hiding behind some other boxes. Went there immediately thinking I was gonna pull off the heist of the century and I’ll be damned if that was the only store shut down because it’s currently being fumigated. I zoomed in on a picture doing recon for possible cigar purchases...what is wrong with me? 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethehaze Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 First trip to the mother land and it was just awesome. Didn’t leave disappointed but left plenty of reasons to go back. This hobby has me sick in the head. I zoomed in on a picture of a humidor of one of the LCDHs there from a google review 30 days ago. Saw 3 boxes of VR DA hiding behind some other boxes. Went there immediately thinking I was gonna pull off the heist of the century and I’ll be damned if that was the only store shut down because it’s currently being fumigated. I zoomed in on a picture doing recon for possible cigar purchases...what is wrong with me? That’s a nice pick up !!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigmundChurchill Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Thirds said: First trip to the mother land and it was just awesome. Didn’t leave disappointed but left plenty of reasons to go back. This hobby has me sick in the head. I zoomed in on a picture of a humidor of one of the LCDHs there from a google review 30 days ago. Saw 3 boxes of VR DA hiding behind some other boxes. Went there immediately thinking I was gonna pull off the heist of the century and I’ll be damned if that was the only store shut down because it’s currently being fumigated. I zoomed in on a picture doing recon for possible cigar purchases...what is wrong with me? Nice haul! I heard you met an old friend of mine down there. I’ll be seeing him tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirds Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, SigmundChurchill said: Nice haul! I heard you met an old friend of mine down there. I’ll be seeing him tomorrow Tell him I said hello. The man knows his way around Havana. Got 25 of something special in route from the man himself. Your name came up when he mentioned the El Laguito tour...small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigmundChurchill Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Thirds said: Tell him I said hello. The man knows his way around Havana. Got 25 of something special in route from the man himself. Your name came up when he mentioned the El Laguito tour...small world. I will. Yes, small world in general. The cigar world, even more so. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirds Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, SigmundChurchill said: I’m glad you enjoyed the trip Thank you. My favorite part was when our driver was given the shake down by the officers patrolling the highway check points. They motioned for him to pull over and then told him they wanted to siphon his gas...he came back to the car laughing because he has a diesel engine. Cuba. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 First trip to the mother land and it was just awesome. Didn’t leave disappointed but left plenty of reasons to go back. This hobby has me sick in the head. I zoomed in on a picture of a humidor of one of the LCDHs there from a google review 30 days ago. Saw 3 boxes of VR DA hiding behind some other boxes. Went there immediately thinking I was gonna pull off the heist of the century and I’ll be damned if that was the only store shut down because it’s currently being fumigated. I zoomed in on a picture doing recon for possible cigar purchases...what is wrong with me? Nice haul. Glad to see punch DC cabs still being produced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rupe Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 With thanks to our host! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirds Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, havanaclub said: Nice haul. Glad to see punch DC cabs still being produced. It was the only one I found...UGO AGO 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Drguano Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 2020 continues to provide some lovely boxes from our r host. Outstanding H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1 from BRE MAR 19 and a stunning box of Punch 898 REs from LMB JUL 19. Sensuous aroma... 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, VKUTT said: I have only had 5 of em before buying this box, a 5er I scored from a friend a year ago. I liked them very much. They are of a similar flavor profile to the Unicos but just a tiny bit lighter. Like if the Unicos is med-full, these are about a medium. Coffee, cocoa, a nice balanced spice, some toffee/caramel-type sweetness. Gonna give these a good 2-3 month rest, then spark up! They do have a fairly loose draw for a Cuban, so I use a shallow V or a punch to cut them. A straight cut is just a little too open of a draw for these IMO. And I've always been a Unicos fan, but I don't always have the time for an hour and a half (or more) cigar. And I'm a big time Robusto fan, so these are perfect fit for me. Basically a smaller, slightly more mellow Unicos. Would LOVE to see VR come out with a PC! A friend is going to Cuba at the end of the month, so I'm going to have him grab me another box to put away while I smoke on these '15s. CHEERS They did make a regional PC, which are still available and not too insane yet in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Theophilus Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 RASS 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lomey Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 Last purchase in 2019 arrived yesterday from our host. Both new to me. Can't walt to try the Diplo 2 this summer. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigpen Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 With thanks to our host!Nice !!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohbob976 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Theophilus said: RASS Man those are super duper dark wrappers. Unless it’s just the lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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