HDM Particulares

[coug28]

I’ve had this single stick in my humidor for well over a decade. Must’ve been acquired in a trade many moons ago. Anyone happen to have smoked one of these in semi-recent past?? Any insight into what I may be in for would be appreciated. 
 

Yes, I plan to torch it and find out eventually, but winters here are cold and wet and soonest I’d attempt it is in the Spring…..but seems a good Summer BBQ smoke given the length of this puppy. 
 

[coug28]

Quick forum history search looks like last threads about this cigar were from 2008/2009…and this cigar has some issues with construction, surprise surprise lol. 
 

She does at least look pretty. Maybe I’ll frame it 🤪

[Islandboy]

I bought a box of these here on a whim, pre-Bond Roberts when Rob would devote a week or so of 24:24 to aged stock. 2 of the 5 sticks were plugged beyond hope, but the 3 that weren’t were absolutely delicious. I recall lots of fine cocoa powder dominating, a bit of apricot, and creamy as hell. You’re in for a treat if it isn’t plugged.

[El Presidente]

They are heavenly or they suffer from construction issues that are largely irreparable.  Few in between's. 

[99call]

this is one of those moments, where you are actually crossing your fingers for a bit of underfilling

[La_Tigre]

When you recognize by holding the cigar in hand that it is now only a showpiece and not for consumption.

 

[Duxnutz]

Got a couple stuck in Oz with all my other stuff. Intrigued now.