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[Habana Mike]

2012 Petite Belicoso RE UK

 

[RDB]

Monte 2. This from an SMA NOV 18 box. Smoking very nicely, with all the classic creamy cocoa that Monte is made for. It’s cold here in London at the moment, about 7C out, and this makes smoking a little quicker, the flavours a little sharper and a touch more harsh than they could be. All the same, a very nice cigar.

Incidentally this is an HQ box and a good demonstration that these can be better at times than the darker, oilier, more intense PSP. At this age and in these conditions, one of those might be more bitter and less pleasurable. Everything in its place...

 

[djrey]

Illusione 88 today. Along with a “Cuban ash”

[Raskol]

3 hours ago, StogieSteve23 said:

Nice! How are they smoking? Waiting on a few boxes from 24:24 myself right now


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After 90 days. Thought I give it try. Hints of sweetness & spice during the 1st & 2nd thirds. Last third had some harshness, can't blame a young cigar for that.  Will sample again in 6 months time or maybe longer. 

Stay Safe Always.

[havanaclub]

MUP SEP 18 Isla These are excellent cigars, medium -full, tons of flavour and this one is burning phenomenally. Anyone here tried this and the new punch petit punch? Are they similar?




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[Chibearsv]

Liberatador MSU SEP 2019  Cigar is luscious 

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[SigmundChurchill]

Esmeralda

 

[LLC]

UTE MAR 17 RASS with some Root Beer.




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[Silverstix]

LAR 2013 Party Short - just delicious....coffee, leather, sweet cream, sourdough, chili powder finish




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[MigsG]

2 hours ago, djrey said:

Illusione 88 today. Along with a “Cuban ash”

How do you compare that to the 88 maduro? Haven’t tried the non maduro version yet.

[MigsG]

‘18 Coloniales, enjoyed after the rain, with coffee.

After a couple of days smoking NCs (some really good) there’s still nothing like a great Cuban. This really does it for me.

[FatherOfPugs]

Whiskey Wednesday, Booker's and a Talisman.

[BlueRidgeFly]

Perfect weather tonight and a D4 - FOH clearance from 2019. Always good. Might be the most reliable cigar in my stash ?

[djrey]

45 minutes ago, MigsG said:

How do you compare that to the 88 maduro? Haven’t tried the non maduro version yet.

Actually have not had it. The only Maduro I have much experience with is Padron. However being Aganorsa leaf I’m sure it’s pretty good! 

[Chucko8]

Got on the sugar cane train with cream ride last evening with this Hoyo petite robusto ROE ENE 17 procured from 24:24. Sure was a sweet journey 

[JayHabanos]

Choix Surpreme


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[Mcoad]

First nice weekend in Calgary... decided to celebrate by taking 2 flex days thus extending the long weekend from 3 to 5 days... and, of course I’ll kick things off with a Zacapa and Punch Punch courtesy of our host. 
 

 

[Smalls]

Trying only the 2nd Bolivar Gold Medal from a 2009 box.  Hopefully, my patience has paid off.

Finishing the night off with a 2014 PLMC.  Love these little things.

[Toasty]

After Yesterdays extravagance in trying my first Siglo 6, Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial, H.Upmann Mag 54 and Opus X perfection X. ( what an amazing day yesterday was), I decided today on more modest and humble choice, Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleur. I think a great little smoke.

[Trimming]

Lons 

 

[Chucko8]

6 hours ago, JohnS said:

Por Larrañaga Montecarlos LGR Oct 2017

What more can one say when you encounter a box that continually 'hits the mark', so-to-speak? Like a gift that keeps on giving, you wonder, "surely this must come to an end?". Perhaps when the box runs out and you have to buy another?

This LGR Oct 2017 would have to represent the best return for investment in my entire inventory. Each stick cost me just under $US3 a stick and the satisfaction these cigars have afforded me have easily been the equal in value to some much more esteemed (and indeed expensive) cigars in my humidor.

So what is it that satisfies so with the Por Larranaga Montecarlos box? I think it's the balance of sweet flavours such as caramel and honey with the underlying base flavours such as toast and wood. It seems so uncannily consistent that when I have one that has those flavours dominate more than the other, I still seem satisfied.

There's one last thing I need to mention. These sticks usually come in pale, dry wrappers with little to no sheen. They are often  'vein-y' or resemble a dry twig. The ash will never win a slow-smoking or long-ash competition. But one thing I know, they hold their own against some other much-heralded Habanos cigars. And it is this fact alone which I find most 'satisfying'!

Couldn't agree with you more John!! Undoubtedly my star consistent stick in the past 18 months.

[barry12321]

'17 Monte #2, the Old Faithful

[Monocle]

First from a 2-20 bundle of Alex’s Puntillas. I put the rest down for a sleep but had to try a fresh one. The color and sheen closely resembles many ELs. I used Rob’s fridge trick for the first time and it seemed quite effective. Lovely smoke and can’t wait to see what a bit of downtime does to its brethren. Skinnies ftw!

[xandor88]

EL REY DEL MUNDO CHOIX DU ROI ER BELUX

[StogieSteve23]

 

20 hours ago, havanaclub said:

MUP SEP 18 Isla These are excellent cigars, medium -full, tons of flavour and this one is burning phenomenally. Anyone here tried this and the new punch petit punch? Are they similar?

I enjoy those Isla's a lot as well.  Even for a young cigar IMO it shows promise.  Are you referring to the Short de Punch? Petit Punch has been discontinued completely since 2009 (if I am not mistaken according to CCW).  If you are referring to the new Punch Short de Punch that's just came out last year, look at the post right above your La Isla pictures.  I asked the same thing just before you to Raskol who was smoking one.  

I've heard mixed things about this cigar so far.  Most people say its pleasant but no one I've heard says its a "dog rocket" especially for something so young.  I scored the two box deal when they first went up a couple weeks ago on 24:24 and am eagerly awaiting their arrival.  Unfortunately, I think I'll try one after a short acclimation period and forget about them for a bit.  

 

16 hours ago, Mcoad said:

First nice weekend in Calgary... decided to celebrate by taking 2 flex days thus extending the long weekend from 3 to 5 days... and, of course I’ll kick things off with a Zacapa and Punch Punch courtesy of our host.

Interesting little book there.  What is it? Is that a notebook for all of your smoking notes?   I just use a little spiral ring notebook but its getting a bit full and the spiral is starting to wear down.  Looking into something a little better for my tasting notes.  

 

16 hours ago, Toasty said:

trying my first Siglo 6, Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial, H.Upmann Mag 54 and Opus X perfection X.

Bringing some heat here!  Nice smokes brother. Sounds like a very nice day.