FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[tbelle7]

OUR FEB 08

[El Hoze]

2021 Carlota that has been sitting in an old Des Dieux box for just over 3 years, as hard as that is to believe. I have not smoked one in a while. Fantastic, certainly has gotten significantly better versus the first six months or so. 

[Gemini_Man]

'24 Quintero. Surprisingly good for being short filler.

[loose_axle]

On 11/11/2025 at 6:15 AM, JohnS said:

Saint Luis Rey La Cuna - EBP Feb 2024, gifted by @loose_axle. (Thank you!) Another awesome cigar!

Deeeeellllliiggghted sah! Glad you're enjoying! 

[Çnote]

I originally smoked this just for the band but it's in the rotation now

[Chucko8]

[Hoosh]

14 hours ago, Çnote said:

I originally smoked this just for the band but it's in the rotation now

The Dapper La Madrina Shade. How is it? Their website says it’s a full strength cigar-right in my wheelhouse. 🙂 Lots of folks think Padrón makes full strength cigars though so…

[WestCoastSmokin]

Been awhile but I smoked a Connie A a few days ago, love the way these are aging. Wish I had a second box.

[tbelle7]

CoRo - OEG JUL 23

NC

[Redgoldband]

14 hours ago, tbelle7 said:

CoRo - OEG JUL 23

NC

Max coziness! Something like what is pictured here is the height of luxury: a fireplace, an enclosed comfortable space, smoking cigars, all while it's cold outside. 

[tbelle7]

32 minutes ago, Redgoldband said:

Max coziness! Something like what is pictured here is the height of luxury: a fireplace, an enclosed comfortable space, smoking cigars, while it's cold outside. 

The windproof retractable screens make a big difference!

[Chibearsv]

12 hours ago, tbelle7 said:

The windproof retractable screens make a big difference!

Are those screens really windproof?  Wind is the nemesis of the Cigarden (my patio pavilion). From November through April, I wrap it all up in a tarp to block as much wind as possible. But retractable screens that could withstand 60 mph winds in the winter (no lie) would be much more pleasant. I've got inexpensive roller shades on four sides that work just fine from May to October but would love to find a way to squeeze out a couple extra months of outdoor smoking time. Once the leaves are off the trees, our wind is ridiculous and sends me to the garage. 

[tbelle7]

12 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

Are those screens really windproof?  Wind is the nemesis of the Cigarden (my patio pavilion).  From November through April, I wrap it all up in a tarp to block as much wind as possible. But retractable screens that could withstand 60 mph winds in the winter (no lie) would be much more pleasant.  I've got inexpensive roller shades on four sides that work just fine from May to October but would love to find a way to squeeze out a couple extra months of outdoor smoking time.  Once the leaves are off the trees, our wind is ridiculous and sends me to the garage. 

I froze my ass off last winter on the back porch. I tried everything. 2 outdoor heaters, fireplace, etc...I eventually moved to the garage but then the wife started complaining. So, I had these installed over the summer. These screens block the wind and provide insulation so that the heat from the fireplace warms the (now enclosed) back porch. A link to the source I used is below. They have all kinds of caveats about snow, ice, etc..but we just got our first snow, 26 degrees, and I was outside every day in jeans and fleece 1/4 zip and the screens worked as intended. They are more "heavy-duty" than I imagined, not at all lightweight or flimsy. Wind rated for 75MPH.

Skyview USA. Go to the "MagnaTrack" Section from their home page. Vinyl screens.

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[Chucko8]

On 11/9/2025 at 10:08 PM, Li Bai said:

How are these now?

It was not too bad, though I honestly prefer my box of QD52's to these.

[TheFullMontecristo]

El Principe BRM DIC 23

[SigmundChurchill]

[Çnote]

20 hours ago, Hoosh said:

The Dapper La Madrina Shade. How is it? Their website says it’s a full strength cigar-right in my wheelhouse. 🙂 Lots of folks think Padrón makes full strength cigars though so…

It's Damaso strength, maybe.

[DX1185]

Broke out the big gun for the big 4-0. TUA SEP 21. Absolute bliss!

[Li Bai]

10 hours ago, Chucko8 said:

It was not too bad, though I honestly prefer my box of QD52's to these.

I've never smoked an Imperiales but it was a much loved cigar among the French cigar community so when this Clemenceau was made available it came with great expectations and almost everybody I know was disappointed. At least they made up for it with the 52.

[Chucko8]

Hoyo de Mena farm custom 

[ViscountDick]

[Hoosh]

7 hours ago, Çnote said:

It's Damaso strength, maybe.

Thanks. My notes on that cigar were exactly “very light in every way.” Thanks for saving me the money! 🙂

[Dlowil]

14 hours ago, DX1185 said:

Broke out the big gun for the big 4-0. TUA SEP 21. Absolute bliss!

Happy birthday!

[Gemini_Man]

Partagas D4 UMR DIC '20. No less than 4 distinct flavor transitions. Every cigar from this box has been top tier. While I doubt they have peaked entirely, I can't imagine them getting any better. So, do I smoke through them over the next year or continue to have 1 or 2 annually? 

[Lucas Buck]

ECA ENE03 - H. Upmann Magnum 46 Cab - superb as always.