Popular Post JohnS Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Cigars I've enjoyed lately... 1. Cohiba 1966 EL 2011 (thanks @Trevor2118) This continues to be a superlative cigar! Of course, I'm grateful to you Trevor for the opportunity to sample this prior to doing our Cohiba Siglo VI video review for the 2017 Xmas Sampler series. Hay, citrus, honey, vanilla all tied up in a cocoa or "Limited Edition" light chocolate spine, these haven't diminished whatsoever since their release 6 years ago. They have many years left in them yet to develop! 2. Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 (from circa 2012/13 thanks @GreenPosiden) I must say age can do wonders for this cigar. It had notes of cedar, milk coffee, cocoa, which is very pleasant in Hoyo de Monterrey, but it was the light notes of a combined cream and spice, more through the nose, which I appreciated. 3. San Cristobal de La Habana El Principe (TOS May 16) This is a staple in my humidor. Espresso Coffee, cocoa, molasses and at times, spice, these are great because they are so consistently good for me construction-wise and flavour-wise. 4. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (circa 2001 - thanks @Fuzz) I must thank Fuzz for gifting me this aged Double Corona. 15 years on this allowed that coffee biscuit and cream combination to come through, together with some vanilla, cedar and hints of spice. 2 hours of bliss! 5. Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos (circa 2007 - thanks @Trevor2118) If you smoke these on a regular (or semi-regular) basis, do yourself a favour and age these a little. Sure, that Cohiba grass/hay and maduro distinctive coffee flavour is there, but the chocolate and dashes of cream really combine nicely as these age. (It's a) Very nice cigar to have on occasion! 6. Partagas 8-9-8 (RAE Ago 15 - thanks @khamy) I must acknowledge and thank Kam for the opportunity to smoke this cigar. The Partagas 8-9-8 has not been around lately as in the past, but I really love the Dalia vitola (43 ring gauge x 170 mm). It was also not overpowering in anyway, with a lovely "Partagas DNA" sourdough, coffee and leather throughout. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fuzz Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 It's funny, John. A lot of your posts in this thread thank a whole bunch of people for the cigars you smoke, which gets me thinking..... do you actually have any cigars of your own? 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raskol Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 C&C Time. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 9 hours ago, noreaster said: Q d O corona Abr '13 How is that ABR 13 QdO Corona compared to a 2 year old QdO? I have some aging at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Luca Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Edmundo Dantes Belicoso TOR NOV 16 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Fuzz said: It's funny, John. A lot of your posts in this thread thank a whole bunch of people for the cigars you smoke, which gets me thinking..... do you actually have any cigars of your own? I guess a lot of people like @JohnS!!! I know he lives on El Principe and Party Shorts haha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Luca said: I guess a lot of people like @JohnS!!! I know he lives on El Principe and Party Shorts haha Haha...El Principes definitely. Partagas Shorts? Well, I may need to re-visit these! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimalia Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 2:37 PM, cardinalfan85 said: Another Fuente since it's a beautiful day. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk I recently went on a little Fuente kick. I love the rosado sungrown. Once the eye of the shark won COTY, I went through a few Hemingway, Gran Reservas, and Don Carlos to see how the flavor profile compares across those lines with Cameroon wrappers. I have enjoyed returning the experiments. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Cigars I've enjoyed lately... 1. Cohiba 1966 EL 2011 (thanks [mention=1158]Trevor2118[/mention]) [mention=14583]GreenPosiden[/mention]) [mention=1537]Fuzz[/mention]) [mention=1158]Trevor2118[/mention]) [mention=9305]khamy[/mention]) I must acknowledge and thank Kam for the opportunity to smoke this cigar. The Partagas 8-9-8 has not been around lately as in the past, but I really love the Dalia vitola (43 ring gauge x 170 mm). It was also not overpowering in anyway, with a lovely "Partagas DNA" sourdough, coffee and leather throughout.How was the HDMDC John? Just picked up a box and can’t wait to get my hands on them to smoke. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Akela3rd Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Monte 4 (AEM MAY 14)Proving to be an excellent box from a 24:24 a couple of months ago. And my new ashtray, which my wife hates as its "70's tat" but I think is pretty damn groovy. Thunder & Lightening '75 - '15 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jbhunter223 Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Smoked my last Diplo 5 today ?. Wish I could go back in time and stock up! Damn good. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump89 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 14 hours ago, Hutch said: Second to the last of the short-lived Robusto Extras <sigh> I'm in the same situation, just can't bring myself to smoke them yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HarveyBoulevard Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Came home for lunch today and decided it was just too nice not to have a cigar after lunch. RA Superior... ... now I have to get motivated to go back to work or just say screw it and take a nap. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BuzzArd Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, HarveyBoulevard said: Came home for lunch today and decided it was just too nice not to have a cigar after lunch. RA Superior... ... now I have to get motivated to go back to work or just say screw it and take a nap. I'll vote nap.... I was never called a positive influence.... 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thedame007 Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Cheeky little HUHC braving the outdoors. This little fella has settled down after his rest, and it’s full of cream, wood, but still got a spicy bite on the retrohale 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post encephalization Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 Vegueros El Laguito No. 1 from 2001. This box has been hit or miss when it comes to construction but I found a good one this morning. First third was a bit muddled (past its prime?) but it sure revved up and I had a hard time putting it down at the end.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 8 hours ago, havanaclub said: How was the HDMDC John? Just picked up a box and can’t wait to get my hands on them to smoke. If it were up to me I think I wouldn't have them up to 15 years of age rested because I would have smoked them all! At this age, the 15 year old HdM Double Corona blend was light on chocolate or cocoa and coffee, but emphatic on graham cracker or biscuit. There was a very nice cream texture to it. I think you won't be disappointed trying a few right out of the box. I had some recent examples less than 2 years old and they've been great too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noreaster Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Luca said: How is that ABR 13 QdO Corona compared to a 2 year old QdO? I have some aging at the moment! Sorry this my only box so cant be of much help!! Haven't bought many of these in the past.I do however have a '16 on the way.will say it doesn't seem to have mellowed much. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post ElJavi76 Posted January 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2018 Boli Tubos #1 ETP MAR 16 Cedar and cacao... Some spices. These are a little more humid than I'd like. Yanked one out of the tupperdor... No dry box. Lesson learned. Still great flavor. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sprouthog Posted January 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtfrizzy Posted January 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2018 This Monte #4 was from yesterday afternoon. Great little smoke for a walk around town. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtfrizzy Posted January 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2018 This Nov. '15 RA Gigantes is smoking very well right now. Pairing it with a couple fingers of Blanton's Bourbon. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, jtfrizzy said: This Monte #4 was from yesterday afternoon. Great little smoke for a walk around town. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Forget about the cigar, what about the little green men? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 hours ago, JohnS said: If it were up to me I think I wouldn't have them up to 15 years of age rested because I would have smoked them all! At this age, the 15 year old HdM Double Corona blend was light on chocolate or cocoa and coffee, but emphatic on graham cracker or biscuit. There was a very nice cream texture to it. I think you won't be disappointed trying a few right out of the box. I had some recent examples less than 2 years old and they've been great too. That was my last '01 HdMDC too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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