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[yuppie]

I had high hopes for this 1999 SLR Corona, but I was severely disappointed. I got these in the mail 10 days ago and thought that was enough rest to try lighting one up. I probably should have listened to Dave the Dude and rinsed it under the sink for a few seconds! Hot air, cardboard. Not. Good. I wonder if these were improperly stored or I'm expecting too much from 25 years of age. Past their prime? I'll put them lower in the tower and rinse the next one before trying again.

[Boss Hog]

4 hours ago, MadridPuros said:

Agreed. Haven’t had the other vitolas but have heard none are worth it other than Distinguidos. 

The Salomones are definitely worth consideration. 

The only problem is that they are rare as hen’s teeth. 

3 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

This is just my opinion but I like the exclusivos and divinos.  I will have to hunt down some of these as it’s the only Cuaba Vitola I havent had. Sometimes the little ones can be tent pegs but it is an under the radar marque for sure. I had a Solomon once. I remember liking the one I had.

Never had any construction or draw issues with the Distinguidos or Salomones.

Only reason I gave up on the Divinos and Exclusivos, as I truly enjoy the flavour profile of this particular marca.

Now if you can get your hands on a Diadema, those were simply spectacular.

[X-Man]

Have a lovely weekend FOH!

[Havanaaddict]

3 hours ago, yuppie said:

I had high hopes for this 1999 SLR Corona, but I was severely disappointed. I got these in the mail 10 days ago and thought that was enough rest to try lighting one up. I probably should have listened to Dave the Dude and rinsed it under the sink for a few seconds! Hot air, cardboard. Not. Good. I wonder if these were improperly stored or I'm expecting too much from 25 years of age. Past their prime? I'll put them lower in the tower and rinse the next one before trying again.

I know you smoke a lot of vintage stuff just like I do. But I have never had much luck with stuff from '99. A few boxes here and there, I don’t think it’s the fact that its past its prime. I just don’t think they were using the best tobacco during that period. I have had stuff from early '70s, '80s and '90s up to '98. Everything is still smoking perfectly. You could try humidifying them separately in a bag. See if the humidification brings up the flavor.

[Gemini_Man]

God of Fire Serie B. Excellent. 

[JohnS]

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