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[Ry27]

On 8/18/2019 at 1:27 PM, SigmundChurchill said:

How are the Reserva Wide Churchills??

[SigmundChurchill]

2 minutes ago, Ry27 said:

How are the Reserva Wide Churchills??

Of the 10 that I have smoked so far, all have been perfect.  Beautiful to look at, they smell great, and they have that cherry flavor that people associate with RyJ Churchills.

If you were to ask me if they are worth the extra money, I would have to say, “I don't know”.  Funny thing is, I have never smoked the regular wide Churchill’s, so I cant compare.  It’s one of those things I have been meaning to buy, but just never got around to it.

[Ry27]

I have had way too many abysmal experiences with the Connie 1, if I didn't love Upmann as much as I do I wouldn't ever try them again, but boy do I love Upmann. Finally have had some good luck with a couple really good Connie 1s lately. Big fan of the hermosa 4, and it is such a great value. Cream and coffee overload.

[RDB]

HUHC: rich and reliable short smoke. This one Jun 17 with plenty of legs. Where’s the 50 cab?

[JohnS]

Vegas Robaina Famosos AEM May 2015

This is the third Famosos I've had from this box and I must confess that this cigar, at this stage of its maturity at just over 4 years of age, is starting to grow on me. Before we get to discussing how it smoked, a caveat I need to share is the fact that the cigar came out of the box with no cap...yes, I repeat, no cap. At first I thought that someone had clipped it for me, but upon closer inspection, I could see that a cut was not applied to the head. The tobacco indicated no signs of being sliced and was rough and loose. As they say, "Cuba being Cuba", accept it, despite it making no sense, and move on.

The flavours were very similar to the last one I had. There was minimal milk chocolate and raisin sweetness and a core 'pure tobacco' or grassy flavour, but not like Cohiba-type grass, and baking spice with a hint of floral notes. The flavours were one-dimensional, there was little complexity or change through the thirds, but this is not a criticism, I didn't mind it being this way.

I nubbed the cigar as far as I could go and surprised myself at how long the cigar took me to smoke, perhaps 80 to 90 minutes, which for a Hermosos No.4 I would reckon my average time would be around the 70 to 75 minute mark.

After smoking this today, I reflected on the fact that this year I consider the Sancho Panza Non Plus to be the most unique Habanos cigar in my rotation, at the moment. After having a few of these I believe this mid-term aged Vegas Robaina Famosos could be a candidate to join the SP Non Plus in terms of offering something different from other Habanos vitolas, when it comes to flavours.

[irratebass]

Lunch, wouldn't post earlier, stupid work wifi


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[99call]

50 minutes ago, JohnS said:

After smoking this today, I reflected on the fact that this year I consider the Sancho Panza Non Plus to be the most unique Habanos cigar in my rotation, at the moment. After having a few of these I believe this mid-term aged Vegas Robaina Famosos could be a candidate to join the SP Non Plus in terms of offering something different from other Habanos vitolas, when it comes to flavours.

Very odd, to see another smoker going through a similar aged box of Famosos at the same time, and also being a bit spellbound.   I think Rob referred to is as 'sheer lushness'. I'm finding it mesmerising, I don't think i've smoked any other cigar which feels so unadulterated, like it's just pure terroir, like warm red cuban soil rolled into a cigar. That sounds incredibly existential and wankey, but I don't care.   I feel confident now, that if I was trying to express to a friend how good cuban tobacco could be,  I think I would give them a one of these Famosos, and tell them.  "great cuban tobacco can taste like, lemongrass, chocolate, dates, berries, wood etc etc......but this....THIS..... tastes like great cuban tobacco"    Glad you are enjoying yours John, as much as I'm enjoying mine. 

[bigbwalls]

 

Punch Punch - March 13

[wineguy]

Upmann 2 MEG OCT 15 

[Jbhunter223]

Pre dinner party short ‘16

 

[Jonboy4074]

TOS MAY 16. Yum.

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[Optic101]

‘13 HU Mag 46

[wineguy]

2 minutes ago, bdw1984 said:

How was it? Have a box, same code/mo I believe, is it time to dive in?

I am loving them and have smoked 10 or so from the box.  They will continue to improve but I am having a hard time resisting. So have one and see what you think!

[Chucko8]

Media Corona 2015

Nice creamy start with honey notes. Transitioned to toasted wood and cappuccino. Quite full flavour by the end and a touch hot.

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

TOR DIC 16 Edmundo Dantes Belicoso. Semi celebratory cigar as I have been selected to do an internship with my city’s IT Department this fall. I also received a phone call today asking me to interview on Friday for an internship in the spring with an organization in the US Army. I love it when a plan comes together.

[Chucko8]

2 minutes ago, THEMISCHMAN said:

TOR DIC 16 Edmundo Dantes Belicoso. Semi celebratory cigar as I have been selected to do an internship with my city’s IT Department this fall. I also received a phone call today asking me to interview on Friday for an internship in the spring with an organization in the US Army. I love it when a plan comes together.
 

Congrats mate!! How's the stick tasting, worthy of the celebration?

[THEMISCHMAN]

Congrats mate!! How's the stick tasting, worthy of the celebration?

Thanks. I think they’re really good. This is the third out of the box and they all have had a unique profile that I haven’t found in other cigars. There’s an unusual twang to them that I can’t quite articulate. All I know is I like it and yes it was worthy of the occasion. Then again, just being alive is an occasion worthy of smoking the best we can.

[JohnS]

6 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My new neighbor invited me to watch the Mets game on his roof.  Sorry for the picture quality, but the cigar is a La Fuerza.  I snapped it quickly while he had his back turned.

 

You certainly are having one of those rare days, I mean the Mets even beat the Indians (with a 74-52 record) 9-2 despite players like Jeff McNeil missing through injury. Could you possibly put your amazing luck into a bottle?

[Sprouthog]

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[JayHabanos]

Ramon Allones- Specially Selected
Cab 50 (Feb 17)

Partagas- Super Partagas

Bolivar- Royal Coronas


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[LLC]

I think I forgot to post this one from when I was on vacation last week. UBM JUN 17 Party Short.


Was home a day and now a quick work trip. After being up for 18 hours and now back at the hotel a UEB AGO 17 PLPC to finish the day.



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[LLC]

Bonus pic of the falls.



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[rod707]

TOR DIC 16 Edmundo Dantes Belicoso. Semi celebratory cigar as I have been selected to do an internship with my city’s IT Department this fall. I also received a phone call today asking me to interview on Friday for an internship in the spring with an organization in the US Army. I love it when a plan comes together.

That's awesome news. Best of luck to you brother!

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[JohnS]

2 minutes ago, BoliDan said:

John, I'm surprised. Do Aussies typically watch American Baseball or are you an any-sportsphile? 

A long-suffering Mets fanatic. Yes, it's an anomaly. Sometimes it's just so painful (to watch). But 1969, 1986 and the second half of the 2015 season compels me.

At least there are a few of us here who understand what (following the Mets) this feels like!

[MigsG]

Partagas 8-9-8, LMB FEB '18, thanks to @lovethehaze

Settled down for a longer evening cigar than my usual.  He was right, this is a rich smoke, with that typical Partagas spice, but also surprisingly sweet and fruity!  Great Lonsdale.