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[JohnS]

Montecristo No.2 PMS Abr 2015

Today's darker-wrappered Montecristo No.2 is the best one from this 10-count box thus far and unfortunately there's only one left! The reason it was so good was because it was well-balanced, there was ample amounts of nut, coffee, cream and even citrus twang on the edges but it was the generous serving of quality cocoa which made this stand out for me.

Interestingly, I can't say in general that my recent lighter-wrappered Montecristo No.2s have been so generous in quality cocoa, however; they've shone on account of their nut and citrus twang.

When Montecristo No.2 is like this, it's no wonder they sell so well!

Punch 48 2016 - Especialista en Habanos Exclusivo LGR Oct 2018

I had a box of LGR Ene 2018 Punch 48 prior to this box and whilst that was quite good overall, this LGR Oct 2018 box has thus far been sensational!

Again, it was the consistent construction and well-balanced flavours which appealed to me. Cedar, nut, a generous helping of citrus twang and some cream texture made this easy to smoke from 'go-to-whoa'.

Whilst I'd categorise the Punch 48 as being closer in blend to the 2018 Punch 8-9-8 Asia Pacific Regional Edition than the regular production Punch Punch or Punch Short de Punch, they've been consistently above average for me over the past 24 months.

Romeo y Julieta Petit Royales RAT Ene 2020

This is my second Romeo y Julieta Petit Royales from this 15-pack Tubos box and it was just as impressive as my first. Again, smoke output was voluminous, flavours were faithful to the Romeo y Julieta marca DNA and it smoked just fine for 30 to 35 minutes, I didn't need it to be any longer.

The chocolate and cherry was complimented by a deep toasted tobacco but it wasn't as spicy this time. The increased volume of smoke per draw did necessitate me smoking slightly slower. Check this release out if you get a chance and you don't mind Romeo y Julieta as a brand.

[prshah25]

2019 Monte 4.. these are delicious 

[Bijan]

TUE ABR 20 Punch Punch.

A little overfilled and a little fireproof on one side but otherwise pleasant.

Edit: TEO MAR 18 El Rey del Mundo Demi tasse.

And REG NOV 18 RyJ Sports Largos.

Both exceptional. Great draw, lots of smoke. Demi tasse nutmeg and cinnamon. Sport Largos rosewater. Hold their own against anything I've smoked this week even if 20 and 30 minutes respectively. If this is what winter has in store I'll be happy.

[TheFullMontecristo]

[awk6898]

Last night of camping. Perfect time for my first Lusi.

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[LLC]

PLPC LEP NOV 16. Haven’t touched this cab in about 2 or more years as a smoke several early and wanted to have more than half a cab with at least 4-5 yrs on them.
I can taste the caramel...


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One of the partial cabs I have set aside is the same LEP NOV 16 code and I agree on the caramel. It’s been a good cab.


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[LLC]

Reynaldo Pyramid well watching the game. Much better start for the Dodgers tonight and the cigar is in point.



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[Paso]

[maverickdrinker]

Bespoke Montecristo 520 custom roll tonight...




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[BoliDan]

5 hours ago, Paso said:

 

That CoSho seen better days

[BoliDan]

BCJ. Anyone else enjoy these dark flavor powerhouses only when it gets cold out? My preferences change with the seasons like crazy

[NicPac]

‘16 BCG on the golf course today.

‘98 Cuaba Tradicionales afterwards. I was surprised how good the Cuaba was and how much strength it still had. 

[Trimming]

[Raskol]

C&C time. Punch 48 [ LGR OCT18 ] - 24:24

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[Shatner's Bassoon]

CoRo ETP JUN 16

Media Corona PUR ABR 17

Bolivar Royal Corona ETP MAR 16 (snap @Kongelunden). Such a reliable box, and only three left.

[Chucko8]

A cheeky lager with a QD 50

[fokker4me]

2018 Hoyo Epi 2.

[Kongelunden]

Back to an old trusted friend this afternoon: Bolivar Royal Corona (ETP MAR 16). These are just so very enjoyable, and pure bolivar flavors......?

[CampDelta369]

My first RGPC and its fantastic. A big thanks to our host. They came in my favorite color.

[CampDelta369]

11 hours ago, BoliDan said:

BCJ. Anyone else enjoy these dark flavor powerhouses only when it gets cold out? My preferences change with the seasons like crazy

I remember winter days in Acworth GA where small format cigars were the rule for self preservation. Gloves recommended.  I need to score some BCJ  since it's one of the Bolivars I have not tried and I'm all in on dark flavors. 

[TTP21]

Siglo III PUR OCT 13. Thanks, @Markspring1978!

Round 2. BRO OCT 19. ERDM CX. 

[TNT009]

[Bijan]

Rainy day so SOP DIC 16 RyJ Petit Julietas

Turkish delight of the "good" RyJ in the first half and the mongrel bite of the cheap RyJ in the second.

[JohnS]

Cohiba Medio Siglo TPO Oct 2019

The Cohiba Medio Siglo is currently enjoying a solid reputation on our forum as a quality 'go-to' cigar which, antithetically in relation to other Cohiba cigars, can be smoked and enjoyed with minimal time rest.

The one main distinction I have enjoyed in all the Medio Siglos I've smoked this year is the consistent honeycomb biscuit in them, something akin to a UK Cadbury Crunchie confectionary or the similar Australian Violet Crumble. This cigar had very strong honeycomb biscuit notes from the very first puffs, yet it also had the hallmarks of classic Cohiba grass/hay, butter and mocha coffee, making it like a 'pared-down' Cohiba Siglo VI, in my opinion. It also had plenty of smoke per draw, which necessitated smoking it slowly and it also picked up in spice in the second half, but it was superb flavour-wise.

Despite being released in late 2016, I'm still 'kicking myself' as to why it took me a little over three years to get into these as this vitola, in my opinion, is amongst the finest Cohiba products currently available at the present time.

Trinidad Topes MUP Oct 2019

This is now my fourth 2019 regular production Topes within six months. My first one was superlative, my second one was mind-numbing average, my third one was a 'return-to-form', so-to-speak (i.e very, very good to excellent) and this fourth one was simply outstanding!

The first one was spice, coffee and butter which took on elements of butter pastry, some savoury salt and slight gingerbread-type sweetness as it went along. It felt like I was smoking a rich butter croissant, it was all-quality and all-class. The second one was more wood, dark coffee, salt and thankfully a delicious and viscous buttered texture which redeemed the cigar for me. The third one had elements of both the first and second cigar, but more of the first, which made it above-average in quality in my thinking.

This fourth Topes had milk coffee, dough and a buttered texture from the beginning. As it smoked down it had elements of salt and buttered pastry, like a mix of a croissant crossed with brioche bread, at other times the cigar had stronger notes of wood and strong coffee, much like my previous Topes a few months ago. The flavours resonated on the palate for hours afterward, this was a cigar that was rich and required attention to smoke slower.

I did not use my Credo 3-in-1 Punch cutter this time but I did alter my cigar-smoking technique for 'sipping' this large-ring gauge cigar from the back, meaning that it smoked slower and felt richer to smoke. After smoking the Topes this week and the Media Luna last week, I still feel that these new 2019 Trinidad releases are reputable in keeping with the premium brand status of Trinidad. I've found the Topes, Media Luna and Esmeralda quite satisfying to smoke thus far in 2020.

[99call]

23 minutes ago, JohnS said:

in my thinking.

On the back of your recent honey-a-thon traversing back to front, all of the golden greats of Cohiba..John,  I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the recent focus/quality of Trinidad&QDO and how it equates to current Cohiba in quality.   

 It's a question that always interests me. I think back to a time with the old band Fundadores,  where it would have been possible to do a like for like sampling of a Fundy, Lancero and Davidoff no 1,  and speculate as to which was the premo brand.      Of course life isn't that simple, someone cant demand "Bowie, or the Muddy Waters......which is better?" it's an futile question really. 

So I wont ask which is better, but with QDO and Trinidad rising like a phoenix, is the Cohiba crown at least slipping? is it getting hard to sell the brand as the undisputed market leader?