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[JohnS]

H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 PLM May 2011

There was a time a few years ago when PLM May 2011 H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1's used to sell like 'crazy' on 24:24 listings when they invariably came up. After sampling this last one from the box, it's easy to understand why...they are both simple and simply satisfying in general.

The Connoisseur No.1 is almost a Robusto. It's a Hermosos No.4 size, 48 ring gauge x 127 mm or 5 inches in length. This Connie 1 had typical Upmann flavours...shortbread, coffee, a little cedar and dashings of white pepper which, for me, perfectly counter-balanced the other flavours and kept the cigar interesting for me all the way. This was a 'no-brainer' to nub. What a pity I have none left! Oh well, c'est la vie!

[JohnS]

39 minutes ago, BoliDan said:

Alas! But no need to worry. Pick up current production (2018) connie 1s. They are absolute magic. 

Cheers and thanks for the recommendation. I'll look out for them.

[Sprouthog]

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[Jbhunter223]

Post shopping ‘16 shorts.  Grand parents in-law are selling their lake house, they said if there is anything we wanted come get it.  The wine fridge was the only thing on my list. 

Round 2. Johnny o wf shorts. Little over a year old. 

[rod707]

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[CampDelta369]

Saturday Workday. It looks like Monday as well. But its still a good day when finished with a good smoke. This was one for the review. Cheers

Partagas Short UGO ABR 18

 

[Orion21]

2015 RA EL paired perfectly with this amazing whisky from Taiwan.  

The cigar has come a long way since release. Initially I did not care for these at all. I think I’ve smoked 5 cigars out of the 4 boxes I have. They were always too brash and unrefined. It’s been about a year and a half since I smoked one and I can say for certain that, this single at least, is everything you’d want out of a fine RA. 

The sherry oak aged whisky is bring out the stewed fruit, leather and espresso in the cigar. A lovely pairing. 

[havanaclub]

UTL NOV 18 Medio Siglo after dinner and a Raptors victory!!


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[havanaclub]

On 5/25/2019 at 1:47 AM, SigmundChurchill said:

My yearly Memorial Day Weekend ritual:  After the 3 hour drive from NJ to my beach house, I put my stuff down inside the house, and before I even unpack, I go out on the deck and smoke a Siglo VI.
Happy Summer everyone!

Followed by a BBF

And finishing up the day with a CoRo.

Looks gorgeous, enjoy Elliot!
 

On 5/25/2019 at 7:02 AM, CampDelta369 said:

Kicking off long weekend by shortening my Friday and working Saturday. Monday Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 BLUES V BRUINS. Really pulling for Blues here. The defense has to sort out the Marchand line that ate up Carolina. Low scoring defensive games maybe. Great goaltending both sides of ice as usual at this level. It will be a special CC day.
This young RASS EOS DIC 18 smoking great only 30+ days in Humi at 65%RH. Cheers 
 

Let’s go Blues!!


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[JayHabanos]

 

Upmann- Magnum 50
BUM May 15- these seem like they are starting to turn the corner at the 4 year mark


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[jtfrizzy]

Finally got these '12 Trinidad Coloniales acclimated nicely and they are smoking really well right now. Its been a struggle with them to say the least but it shoukd be smooth sailings from here. Pairing it with a couple finger of Eagle Rare bourbon which imo is the best $30 bottle of bourbon money can buy. They could charge double, even triple and it would still fly off the shelves (as this was the secoks to last bottle of a shipment that got in the day i bought it). Either way hope you all have great smoking weather for this Memorial Day Weekend!

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[Raskol]

C&C Time! Parti Shorts (2014) - 24:24

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[Tollickd]

Lazy Sunday with this little beauty also picked up a new box will post later when home.

 

This stick or brand never disappoints!

 

 

 

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[SigmundChurchill]

Sunday morning coffee run with a QDO Capitolio.

And back home for a CoRo.

[King of Norway]

BBQ and cigars, one of my favorite spare time hobbies. Enjoying a Sancho Panza Molinos (feb17),  wile smoking a duck on the grill.. God times 

[Chucko8]

I can’t imagine what will top this experience 

[Orion21]

34 minutes ago, Chucko8 said:

I can’t imagine what will top this experience 

I’d say sex, but we all know that isn’t true ? Well done good sir! In all my years and purchases I never took the GR leap. So I guess you could say I’m still a cigar virgin of sorts! 

 

Cheers

[slowsmoke]

3 hours ago, King of Norway said:

BBQ and cigars, one of my favorite spare time hobbies. Enjoying a Sancho Panza Molinos (feb17),  wile smoking a duck on the grill.. God times 

show us the duck!

[Buck14]

DOS SANCHOS

Sancho Panza Sanchos from 2000 with @inter4alia

 

[TTP21]

Punch Punch UBM AGO 18. 6 pack from a "mostly" box code on 24:24 so can't say for sure this was the code, but can at least assume the date is close.  Burn and construction were top notch, flavors were a bit one dimensional.  

[Puros Y Vino]

Smoked a lovely 2009 Trinidad robusto T on a fantastic Toronto afternoon. 

[THEMISCHMAN]

My first Sancho Panza Belicoso thanks to@inter4alia. Definitely a unique flavor profile. I can relate to the salt and driftwood descriptions. I guess I’m gonna have to keep my eye out for more of these.
RUM JUL 18

[HDGSN]

Bike ride beer run and a Trinidad Fundadore MUP OCT 18 with some of that beer

[JohnS]

H. Upmann No.2 LUB May 2014

This had just hit the 5-year mark so it was time to re-visit it. The H.Upmann No.2, like its Montecristo No.4-sized sadly discontinued brother, the H.Upmann Petit Corona, can be fuller-bodied when youthful. For that reason, I like to age these cigars to bring out their shortbread cream flavour, but it takes time...for me, typically 5 years.

Like the Montecristo No.2, the H.Upmann No.2 is a torpedo cigar (52 ring gauge x 156 mm) but I wouldn't envisage that it sells anywhere near the volume of Montecristo No. 2's annually. It's not because of their blend either, the H.Upmann No.2 is a fine-tasting cigar, rather it simply a matter of brand appeal...the Montecristo No.2 is much more well-known.

This Upmann No.2 has settled nicely around the 5-year mark. It was a touch over medium-mild, had a nice combination of shortbread, coffee and cedar and it surprised me with a hint of powdered cocoa at times. I envisage that the blend will become more creamy with age and I look forward to sampling the next one.

[mtd057]

I needed to get some yard work done today so thought I would grab a N/C for some company while I worked.  Holy Moly this was a good pick.  So good that I ended up sitting down to enjoy it.  Superb cigar, beautiful construction and burn.  The smoothest retrohale on any N/C I can remember smoking.  Very enjoyable.  I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!