Popular Post cfc1016 Posted January 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2019 AEM JUL 14 reyes. This whole box has just been delightful. Chestnuts, hops, sourdough, some sort of non-peppery spiciness - like wasabi ir radish or something (it’s awesome, whatever it is). I can’t wait for that lovely salted-pretzel thing that trinidads always give me at the end. There it is. Delightful. Mmmmmmmm 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 99call Posted January 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2019 6 hours ago, HarveyBoulevard said: Boddingtons It's great to see Boddies is enjoyed on the other side of the world. This is the old demolished brewery tap that used to stand in the centre of my fair city. Sadly it was pulled down before I was of legal age. With it's inoffensive creamy mild nature, I imagine this was a good pairing for a Hoyo. Old mild beers are a welcomed break from hop monsters these days. Hats off to you Sir I have no idea what "Pub Ale" is supposed to mean, definitely an Americanism 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raskol Posted January 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2019 C&C Time! Epi 1 [TEA SEP16] - 24:24Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtd057 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 7 hours ago, JohnS said: Those green spots are thought to occur when the wrapper is curing (or drying out) and there are imperfections in spots to do with humidity, whereby the chlorophyll in the wrapper leaf remains, rather than turn brown. It has no effect on the taste of the cigar and there is nothing to worry about. Thanks for the info! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prodigy Posted January 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2019 I might have a new favorite smoke. These BPC have blown me away every single time. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post saintsmokealot Posted January 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2019 Reynaldo 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbhunter223 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 13 hours ago, cfc1016 said: AEM JUL 14 reyes. This whole box has just been delightful. Chestnuts, hops, sourdough, some sort of non-peppery spiciness - like wasabi ir radish or something (it’s awesome, whatever it is). I can’t wait for that lovely salted-pretzel thing that trinidads always give me at the end. There it is. Delightful. Mmmmmmmm How many years we’re on the box when you started smoking out of it? I have an ‘18 box, just wondering if I should let them rest a while 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BG1165 Posted January 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2019 I don’t smoke often during Winter but a custom Alex Behije 52 hit the spot today. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc1016 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Jbhunter223 said: How many years we’re on the box when you started smoking out of it? I have an ‘18 box, just wondering if I should let them rest a while Just smoke em. I’ve had reyes that were 6 months old and reyes that were 6 years old. They were all excellent. I think each box has had ***slightly*** different character, but that it’s much more a result of different harvests than aging. In my opinion, reyes do not need age to show their potential. I think they’re excellent regardless of age. You will not ‘miss out’ by smoking them young. As long as they’ve had ~60 days to acclimate to your humi, I say smoke em now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric E Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 RyJ Hermosos No. 2. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbhunter223 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, cfc1016 said: Just smoke em. I’ve had reyes that were 6 months old and reyes that were 6 years old. They were all excellent. I think each box has had ***slightly*** different character, but that it’s much more a result of different harvests than aging. In my opinion, reyes do not need age to show their potential. I think they’re excellent regardless of age. You will not ‘miss out’ by smoking them young. As long as they’ve had ~60 days to acclimate to your humi, I say smoke em now. I tried one less than 60 days down, as I usually do because I get impatient haha. Was good but could tell it needed the full 60 days. Thanks for you input! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 H. Upmann Connossieur A (2018 Xmas Sampler Series) The first cigar I've sampled from the 2018 Xmas Sampler and of course I'm going to start off with one of the most reputable. Well, it did not let me down! Quality shortbread, almond nut and light coffee all the way. The only surprise here was that the body of this H.Upmann Connossieur A was slightly stronger than what I'm used to, and more so on the palate then through the nose. But it didn't alter how much I enjoyed it at all. Juan López Selección No.2 (2018 Xmas Sampler Series) The second cigar I've sampled from the 2018 Xmas Sampler and this was light on orange citrus and chocolate and more heavy on toasted tobacco and coffee. Also, much more intense than would I would like, I couldn't retrohale this in comfort, for example. In regards to strength, it was medium to medium-full but the flavours in general were okay, I'd have love this to be more refined but it's a bit much to ask for a cigar less than 12 months old like this one. Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2018 Xmas Sampler Series) This was the third cigar I sampled from the 2018 Xmas Sampler series and it was exactly how El Pres described it in his recent 24:24 write-ups. All raisin, coffee and tobacco and did I mention intense? Yes, very intense. If I compared the likes of some Ramon Allones Superiores or Ramon Allones Gigantes I've had in the past year then I'd say that this Specially Selected Robusto was at least twice as potent in body and strength. For my preference I'd need a minimum of 5 years rest to get this cigar at my desired point prior to smoking. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 H Upmann- Connoisseur No. 1MEG May 2016 Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkH NUBMANN!! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JGD Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 Enjoying a Connie No. 1 from the X-Mas sampler after a long day at the Magic Kingdom. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc1016 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Jbhunter223 said: I tried one less than 60 days down, as I usually do because I get impatient haha. Was good but could tell it needed the full 60 days. Thanks for you input! I usually smoke one ROTT too, especially when it’s a new vitola to me. Good to get a baseline. Then give everything else a good 60 days. I find reyes to be pretty bulletproof. I’m hard pressed to recall one that didn’t satisfy. Trinidads have a nice distinctive character. To me, that justifies the extra price point above my other favorite in the size range - principe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post THEMISCHMAN Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 Unknown box code but I’m pretty sure it’s from 17. Draw was really tight but got that fixed and it’s smoking great. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lotusguy Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 It’s official - I can’t stand Davidoff. First the 50th anniversary Diademas finas , now the year of the pig... they all taste like slightly moldy books to me. $45 wasted. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raskol Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 C&C Time! Connie A (2017)- 24:24 Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Jimmy_jack Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 A Johnny-O small 109 and a cigar from Hopduro, a roller on another boardSent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George-eed Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 Party short in the garage this evening. This is from a PSP 50 cab on 24:24 last year and some have been just ok but this one is pretty special! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucass111 Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 Punch for the win! Smoking great 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pandyboy Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 RP Sungrown LanceroSent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SigmundChurchill Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2019 UAO NOV 17 Siglo VI 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric E Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, SigmundChurchill said: UAO NOV 17 Siglo VI How’s it smoking? Very jealous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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