FOH'ers Daily Smoke

[RDB]

M2 from SMA NOV 18. Mild, slightly sweetened cocoa, touch of cream. Detuned Monte. Not a box for the long haul I think, but a nice easy smoke.

[lovethehaze]

Not for the faint of heart 

[Wookie]

1 hour ago, RDB said:

I have a box that I’m trying to stay away from. Help me out here!

I had to try a 2019...couldn't tell much difference from the earlier years. They've all been pretty good, but I think when the vigia is on it is better, for me. Can't wait to try the Esmeralda and other new vitolas. 

[dcbuss]

Didn’t plan on shooting this out...but BOP may 19 Monte 4 from October’s 24:24...the first one is smoking like a delectable chocolate lovers dream.  
 

* I’m very new to this Cuban, and more specifically FOH ‘hobby’...buuuuuut to anyone new like me, and who averages 2 box purchases a month( aka: price shops) throughout the year.  The extra coin for me, since my first FOH purchase is well worth it.

Edited February 12, 2020 by dcbuss

[TNT009]

Caymus and Connie (B)!

[LLC]

Opened a new cab of REG JUL 18 Party Shorts. First one was quite good.



Last ABO ABR 18 HU Mag 46 from a box that was inconsistent. Hope the next box is better.




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[Chucko8]

C&C with a Petit Royales. This was gifted to me  by @Derboesekoenig which I’m truly grateful. I had never tried this prior and had to actually look up what it was named. I found it to have milky mocha and cherry profile and was quite enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised and would happily smoke one again.

C&C with 2014 PLPC picked up on FOH auction and generously gifted to me by @KavalanWhisky. After having a 2017 PLPC a few days earlier I was able to differentiate the ageing process. There is a substantial difference on the smoother creamier aspect with the 14 and the caramel notes were enhanced greatly. I also picked up more of a biscuit/ graham cracker note in behind which was delicious. I noted that there was quite a difference on the wrapper between the 2 also. The 17 had a darker wrapper where as the 14 was lighter and not as rough. I have prior had similar experiences with PLMC’s where I have preferred the lighter wrapper over the darker and find the sweeter characters come through more on the lighter wrappers. IMHO I will gravitate more towards the light on the PL’s of these formats.

[Derboesekoenig]

1 hour ago, Chucko8 said:

C&C with a Petit Royales. This was gifted to me  by @Derboesekoenig which I’m truly grateful. I had never tried this prior and had to actually look up what it was named. I found it to have milky mocha and cherry profile and was quite enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised and would happily smoke one again.

I believe these were from a 2014 or 2015 box. I think they are all gone now, but not one of them has been disappointing for me. Glad you enjoyed! The RyJ PCs are often overlooked. 

[Jonboy4074]

Any specific box codes to look for from 18?  

UEB

[JohnS]

Cohiba Secretos (circa 2008)

I'd like to thank @Trevor2118 for this 2008 Cohiba Secretos as this Maduro 5 Reyes still packed a punch of flavour even though it was over 10 years aged. Like my previous aged Secretos around six months ago, its intensity has rescinded with age, so it's now a nice medium-strengthed smoke. The chocolate and coffee still dominate, with some Cohiba grass/hay in its spine and some nice floral notes on the edges. The difference in this Secretos compared to my last one six months ago was the hint of oak in its spine. It certainly made for a fine smoking experience on a warm summer's day, there was no hesitation in nubbing it!

[SigmundChurchill]

ARS OCT 19 Trinidad Esmiralda

[Connoisseur Kim]

ARS OCT 19 Trinidad Esmiralda

Nice Trinidad pic! Is Esmeralda tastes good? Also, what about Topes and Media Luna?

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[Raskol]

C&C Time. HDM Epi 1 (2016) - 24:24

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[Euckersw]

Hoyo San Juan - love these - top 5 cigar for me

[SigmundChurchill]

1 hour ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said:

Nice Trinidad pic! Is Esmeralda tastes good? Also, what about Topes and Media Luna?

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Tastes great!  This may be my new favorite cigar.  This is the 4th one I have smoked, and this is the first one from the box that I thought might have benefited from a little more rest, but still excellent.

I haven’t tried the new Topes or Media Luna yet, but I suspect I will love them as well.  I like the Topes EL, but not as much as I think I will like the new Topes.  The difference being the wrapper, and the different flavor that the EL wrappers usually impart on the cigars.  The reason I love these Esmeraldas, is because they are Trinidad through and through, and I think that will most likely apply to the other 2 new vitolas as well.  I really like La Trovas as well, but again, I feel like the blend is different than the regular production Trinidads.  In the La Trova and the Topes EL, I feel like I have to search for the Trinidad flavors, while with these, it is right there, in your face from the first puff.

[Nino]

Starting a new Maravilla evening shift at the cigar lounge ... ?

[Trimming]

Fresh Eve

 

[CptGoodTimes]

TOU SEP18 can’t praise this box enough.  Just a pleasure to have consistency throughout a box.  Very dependable. 

 

[havanaclub]

This box has been exceptional. RASS TRU MAR 18.
I hope my incoming psp/hq cab will deliver like these ones.


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[Rupe]

Choix supreme

Petit Coronation- TOS JUN 16

[RDB]

RyJ Churchill ESL MAY 18. From a nice looking HQ box. Starts very mild and sweet, typical rosewater and Middle Eastern spices. Builds slightly but never more than medium. Big guy but a gentle smoke. Bookish.

[lovethehaze]

SRO JUL 17 JL1. Twang, earth & coffee so far. Construction almost flawless; always underrated. I would say right at medium and getting slightly more maybe medium plus. These r ⭐️‘s. 

[Puro_Lover83]

BBF ‘19...hadn’t smoked one in a while. Absolutely delicious 

[inter4alia]

El Morro AME May 12

[Buck14]

N1 @ Up Down Cigars in Chicago 

(some ugly bastard @inter4alia in the background cramping my style)

 

Reload on the N1....damn!