WestCoastSmokin Posted December 11 Posted December 11 10 hours ago, Li Bai said: A 2021 Hoyo de San Juan, pretty disappointing, I liked it a lot more 2 years ago which makes me question their ageing potential 🤔 Maybe this one was a dud, any thoughts ?? I’ve only had one but I thought they were pretty strong when young? I did enjoy it quite a bit though and added a box to my wants list. I remember the Sahakians saying that a cigar could go bland/“dead” for a few years and then after a few more years come back to “life” but I believe they were talking about when aging a cigar 10-20+ years. All in all I would mark that one down as a dud and give it another go in 6 months to a year. 2
Popular Post Lucas Buck Posted December 11 Popular Post Posted December 11 11 hours ago, Li Bai said: A 2021 Hoyo de San Juan, pretty disappointing, I liked it a lot more 2 years ago which makes me question their ageing potential 🤔 Maybe this one was a dud, any thoughts ?? I have smoked only one so far from a 2016 box but it is likely to be my cigar of the year. That is especially impressive to me as this year I removed all previous restrictions I’ve held for years and smoked some of my best most prized Havanas. I’ll smoke another soon but it’s hard for me to believe these were anywhere near as good fresh to even a few years aged. Also Hoyo in general I find to be among the best with long age. 5 1
Popular Post Nevrknow Posted December 11 Popular Post Posted December 11 Suffering in the shop. 2019 Coro. 27
Popular Post SigmundChurchill Posted December 11 Popular Post Posted December 11 As less and less vendors have been shipping to the States, I have been trying to slow down the Cuban bleeding from my humidor, so I have been testing out different NCs to see if there are any I could get used to. There really are no substitutes for the Cuban flavor, but these are pretty good. 26
barrygoodvibes Posted December 12 Posted December 12 6 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said: As less and less vendors have been shipping to the States, I have been trying to slow down the Cuban bleeding from my humidor, so I have been testing out different NCs to see if there are any I could get used to. There really are no substitutes for the Cuban flavor, but these are pretty good. I am on the same journey. Try the below cigar. Really, really good. MARTINIQUE CORONA GORDA BY PRINCIPLE CIGARS 2 2
Popular Post mtd057 Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 Just cracked into this box of #4's from 2018 and I am going to keep pulling from it. Wonderful afternoon cigar! 28
Greenhorn2 Posted December 12 Posted December 12 On 12/10/2025 at 7:10 PM, Ford2112 said: My dad passed away at midnight last night after a 7 month long battle after having had a major stroke. I dedicate this Partagas E2 to Robert William Ford, 1946-2025. Cigars have many functions. Tonight it was a welcome diversion from all the stress. Three Generations. Dad, Myself, my Nephew Anthony. He will be greatly missed. Sorry to hear of your loss, condolences to you and your family. 2 1
Popular Post Greenhorn2 Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 Let's get the day started with a Punch Punch. Got the 120 ton crane set up 35,000 lbs of counterweights on and the old 35 ton rooftop unit down. Waiting on the new unit so we can set it and see what kind of chill water and steam pipe modifications have got to be done. 29
Popular Post WestCoastSmokin Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 This was a bummer, simply because I was looking forward to this one for about a week now, and it didn’t deliver on the level that I wanted it to. Oh well, it did its job at the end of the day. 20
Popular Post Gemini_Man Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 Nudie Ninfa. A long glorious smoke. 25
Popular Post MAT Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 Have a nice weekend everyone... 27
Popular Post JohnS Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 - UTL Jul 2019... 27
Popular Post Ford2112 Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 Long Live The Queen!! 19 1 1
Popular Post TheFez Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 LFD Golden Bull from last night. I really love these, so consistent every time. 22
Popular Post Havanaaddict Posted December 12 Popular Post Posted December 12 14' San Cristóbal de la Habana Torreon Pancake, Marshmallow, Burnt Sugar 26
KCCubano Posted December 12 Posted December 12 1 hour ago, Ford2112 said: Long Live The Queen!! I have had a few of the LLTQ Lanceros and they were pretty good. 1
Popular Post Boss Hog Posted December 13 Popular Post Posted December 13 Sancho Panza Eslavo Edición Regional Serbia 2014. Absolutely stunning. A wonderful weekend to you all. 24 1
Ford2112 Posted December 13 Posted December 13 21 hours ago, KCCubano said: I have had a few of the LLTQ Lanceros and they were pretty good. Those are the best of the Caldwells I have smoked so far, with LLTK Mad Mofo a close second. Wasn't a fan of the Eastern Standard as much but I still thought it was decent enough. 1
BG318 Posted December 13 Posted December 13 On 12/12/2025 at 10:44 AM, SigmundChurchill said: As less and less vendors have been shipping to the States, I have been trying to slow down the Cuban bleeding from my humidor, so I have been testing out different NCs to see if there are any I could get used to. There really are no substitutes for the Cuban flavor, but these are pretty good. Timely post! I just inventoried my humidors. I pushed the large red alarm button right after. I might not make it to retirement with my CCs.. 3 2
Popular Post LaoFan Posted December 13 Popular Post Posted December 13 QdO Senadores EL '19. These have all been stunning. Nursing a bit of a Sat morning hangover and getting ready to cook. 26 1
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