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[lovethehaze]

SOM ABR 17 RGPC I’m getting the burnt sweetness and ceder or wood ...  no cocoa yet but nice and creamy smooth mouthfuls of smoke 

[MigsG]

1 hour ago, 99call said:

I tried one the other night, and yep the NO 1 final blend, seems to have a bit more tart berry twang

I would say the prototypes were as follows

No 1=    rich party, boli, fundy mashup

No 3=    aromatic party, R&J mashup 

not sure what changed in the final edit, but the No 1's  seem to have a bit more twang and power......more likely however is they just need to settle down and acclimatise. 

Interesting, I didn't get any Fundy but maybe because it hasn't rested enough yet. 

Thanks for the info, very helpful.

Guess I'll have to try the N3 tonight now. Definitely looking forward to it.

[99call]

16 minutes ago, lovethehaze said:

SOM ABR 17 RGPC

Smoked exactly this today, it was a delight as always.  sweet chestnut goodness from first light to nub

[lovethehaze]

Smoked exactly this today, it was a delight as always.  sweet chestnut goodness from first light to nub

I am about 2/3 through it and not even an elbow of youth. Honestly I am wondering if it can make it all the way through ... sounds like I may be in the clear ! It is great I agree simple under rated great smoke


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[99call]

7 minutes ago, MigsG said:

Interesting, I didn't get any Fundy but maybe because it hasn't rested enough yet. 

Might just be my palate, with the first cigar i got, a slight buttery doughy aspect which I really enjoyed.......but don't get me wrong, it was very much in the background where as the Partagas and Bolivar flavours were front and centre.    The one I smoked the other day was a great deal more tangy

[MigsG]

36 minutes ago, 99call said:

Might just be my palate, with the first cigar i got, a slight buttery doughy aspect which I really enjoyed.......but don't get me wrong, it was very much in the background where as the Partagas and Bolivar flavours were front and centre.    The one I smoked the other day was a great deal more tangy

I'll look out for that with the next one. The tangy aspect really appeals to me. 

[TNT009]

[snowy70]

[Wookie]

ARS JUN 19 wonderful flavors, tight draw. 

 

[Trimming]

Afternoon quickie

 

 

Quick Patricia 

[Astar20]

RYJ Churchill, so sad this vitola along with the DC have withered away! These are so great young will always have a box on hand. 

[CptGoodTimes]

Xmas sampler smoke & 68F Winter Wonderland. How will I survive & with only one box.  

 

[Guest Nekhyludov]

MUL MAY 15 Lusi

[LLC]

LGR ABR 18 Punch 48. This and the previous one from this box have been excellent.



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[eastburn84]

Got a CoRo with a growler of my favorite local beer on my 36th.

A beautiful  night in Co U.S.

 

[JayHabanos]

Picadores 17


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[westg]

Hoyo du Roi from 03 I think. Just beautiful.

Dantes. Cracked a box last night . This morning , pain from to much Zacapa.I find myself asking why do I do this to myself. 

 

 

[Raskol]

C&C Time. HDM Le Hoyo De San Juan (2016) - 24:24

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[potvin]

[havanaclub]

2013 belle encre brown label blend. These never ever disappoint, so rich and very cubanesk.


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[Kaptain Karl]

Smoked some great cigars over New Years at home and in Tahoe. The Winston was young and inconsistent, but it was insanely complex and rich at times. The espy just didn’t have enough smoke production and wasn’t complex, but the orange/honey/graham cracker flavor profile is just amazing. The PL Robusto had awful construction but good flavors. The ‘08 D4 tasted completely different than a young D4, it was fascinating and delicious. The Monte espy#2 from sept 18 was amazing, definitely the first from the box that was ready to smoke and the QdO CC did it’s cohiba impression like the rest of the box had. I certainly wish I could consistently reach for the higher end stuff like this consistently! 

[99call]

44 minutes ago, Kaptain Karl said:

QdO CC did it’s cohiba impression

How very dare you!

[CampDelta369]

C&C Time here. Morning Reyes

[Rupe]

Monte 2

RG Panatelas Extra

 

[JohnS]

Cohiba Piramides Extra (circa 2012)

The Cohiba Piramides Extra, chances are...you've never had one, or more likely one or two in your lifetime (or less than a box, which comes in a 10-count). If this the case, what is it about this Cohiba addition to the classic line that warrants the "extra" in its moniker, apart from the price?

The Cohiba Piramides Extra was introduced as an addition to the Linea Clasica group of cigars (i.e. Lanceros, Esplendidos, Robustos, Coronas Especiales, Panatelas and Exquisitos) within the Cohiba marca in 2012. It was noted for its dimensions being a little larger than the standard piramide cigar such as the Montecristo No.2, which is 52 ring gauge by 156 mm (or 6.15 inches) in length. The Cohiba Piramides Extra is 54 ring gauge (1/32 on a inch larger) and 160 mm in length (4 mm or 1/6 of an inch longer). These larger dimensions I believe define why it was labelled as "extra", but I'd argue that the price point in comparison to other Habanos cigars would similarly justify why it's named "extra", especially in regards to price increases since its inception.

The other thing that the Cohiba Piramides Extra is noted for is its hologrammatic band which it was released with. In mid-2014, the other Cohiba vitolas began to follow suit.

When I first purchased a box of this cigar, it was on special. Five or six years later the price is two-and-a-half to three times what my original purchase price was, so it's no surprise that I smoke these on occasion. In fact, I'd say the greater majority of our members smoke this cigar only 'on occasion'.

What about the blend? How does it compare to other Cohiba vitolas? In a recent poll on our forum the following question was asked; "Which is the most flavoursome Cohiba today?" Responses were limited to cigars from 2015 onwards. The Esplendidos garnered 21% of votes, followed by the Robusto which received 13%. The Cohiba Piramides Extra received around 6% of the vote, but more importantly it came eighth out of 14 cigars.  Why did it not poll higher?

In my opinion, firstly, the premium price disqualifies it from creating a better brand awareness. I feel cigar enthusiasts simply don't smoke enough of them in comparison to other Cohiba cigars. Secondly, if you were to compare it to the Esplendidos, which topped this poll, I tend to find it rather full-flavoured and most Cohiba cigars are noted for being more milder and subtle in their flavours.

I would counter that the Cohiba Piramides Extra is still flavoursome. However, don't approach it expecting mild Cohiba grass/hay, honey or milk coffee. On the contrary, like this one I smoked today, it tends to be stronger on that mocha coffee flavour and lighter on any grass/hay to be found. Sure, I got that Cohiba honey and citrus but the stronger mocha flavour tends to invite spice at times, and I got this too.

In regards to strength, it's a mild-medium to medium cigar, even after 5 to 7 years, but make no mistake, it's full-flavoured. It's the type of cigar you reach for 'on occasion'.