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[baltic445]

Vigia. Mid 19 box date, not sure offhand. Possibly my favorite cigar.

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1 hour ago, StogieSteve23 said:

On 3/26/2021 at 10:02 PM, ElJavi76 said:

... if you forced me to smoke 1 cigar for the rest of my life and that cigar was an E2 I would be pretty happy. 

Word. No doubt... 

Hear hear

[ReturnFreeRisk]

AF short story maduro with a few years on it is really tough to beat at the price point. Admittedly, I am a bit biased to the marca after reading the Fuente family story book. Remarkable tale.



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[kevpro]

5 hours ago, inter4alia said:

Alex custom Corona gifted to me by @kevpro at one of our little Chicago Habanos Society herfs back when such activities were allowed. Excellent stick. Thanks, brother!

I hear rumblings that the crew might be ready for a throw down sometime this summer. Stay tuned 😉

Great view! Glad you’re enjoying it!

I’m definitely ready for another Herf whenever it’s feasible again. 

[Kaptain Karl]

30 days off the truck and she’s not ready. Darker wrappers with far more oil than my other box of Coloniales and it’s showing. Definitely needs more time before the stars come together! 

I’m having to work from home the next few days so 2 a day training begins now! After yesterday’s disappointment this 2 year old mag 46 is magnificent! It’s smoking more like a Connie 1 than anything. Shortbread and sweet cream 🤩

[GolfT3]

@cgoodrich Similar story here. I fell in love with the brand as a kid, my dad was a Porsche fanatic. Was finally able to pick up a ‘14 Cayman at the end of February and have already put 3k miles on the clock. Awesome cars and a fantastic brand.

[BigGuns]

I don’t grab these nearly often enough.  What a fantastic stick!  Cheers, FOH!!!

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[akpreacher]

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[Raskol]

C&C time.

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[BlueRidgeFly]

A 2019 Connie A... just OK.

[smbauerllc]

On 4/6/2021 at 4:55 AM, Ites said:

Oh yes, I can recognise the issue with singles. Being based in Europe helps I guess but there are still some that seem harder to find in smaller quantities to try out

Yeah, very true.
I just found a vendor with singles of the Coronas junior, so at least I will be able to try one more out

23 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

Smoked 4 or 5 different robustos this weekend to try for a review and only the BRC was even close to acceptable. Must be me. Tonight starting with Rio Seco and it makes me want to throw rocks at all those robustos. Really enjoying this one.
 

Glad to hear you enjoyed the Rio Seco. Just ordered my first ones a couple weeks ago and waiting for them to arrive.
They seem to get good reviews, but seem to be somewhat unknown and obscure. Don't see them mentioned much

23 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

Smoked 4 or 5 different robustos this weekend to try for a review and only the BRC was even close to acceptable. Must be me. Tonight starting with Rio Seco and it makes me want to throw rocks at all those robustos. Really enjoying this one.

What Robustos did you smoke? Curious which ones you didn't enjoy as I'm a big Robusto fan. It's definitely my preferred vitola

21 hours ago, baltic445 said:

Vigia. Mid 19 box date, not sure offhand. Possibly my favorite cigar.

I enjoyed the few vigias I have had but they are awfully pricey everywhere

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[smbauerllc]

RyJ Exhibicion No.4
Excellent in every way as usual.
Probably my favorite RyJ, tied with the Belicosos

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[Chibearsv]

39 minutes ago, smbauerllc said:

What Robustos did you smoke? Curious which ones you didn't enjoy as I'm a big Robusto fan. It's definitely my preferred vitola

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I tried a CoRo, JL 2, BRC, and D4.  They all just tasted muddy and hot to me.  As I said in my post it may have just been me (due to weather, allergies, etc.) but the Rio Seco 2 days later knocked it out of the park.  I certainly wouldn't take my opinion of a single bad day of smoking as an indictment of the Vitola.  I'm pretty sure it just wasn't my day.

[baltic445]

6 hours ago, smbauerllc said:

RyJ Exhibicion No.4
Excellent in every way as usual.
Probably my favorite RyJ, tied with the Belicosos

Considering picking up a few of these. Enjoyed a Belicoso recently too. Is the Exhibition profile a bit stronger and sweeter? 

[smbauerllc]

6 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I tried a CoRo, JL 2, BRC, and D4.  They all just tasted muddy and hot to me.  As I said in my post it may have just been me (due to weather, allergies, etc.) but the Rio Seco 2 days later knocked it out of the park.  I certainly wouldn't take my opinion of a single bad day of smoking as an indictment of the Vitola.  I'm pretty sure it just wasn't my day.

Weird, all consistently good Robustos for me with the exception of one dud CoRo recently. And mine have recently been only 2019 at the oldest

5 hours ago, baltic445 said:

Considering picking up a few of these. Enjoyed a Belicoso recently too. Is the Exhibition profile a bit stronger and sweeter? 

I would say that they are about the same in strength and haven't really noticed any sweetness in the EX #4, but I don't have the greatest pallet from being a 30 year cigarette smoker.
I think both are great smokes and very consistent in every regard

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[CampDelta369]

Nice morning Habanos and coffee. i have not cut a lot of Trinidads but they have been outstanding. Construction always a level above imo. 

[CampDelta369]

21 hours ago, mprach024 said:

I still think Lusi’s might be the best example of Cuban Cigars.  It’s to me the standard bearer. Which is strange because it’s quite different than most other Marcas who most will share at least some similarities.  Wonder why that is.  I guess it’s because if I want to show an NC smoker what Cuban twang is, what better stick to represent?  Idk....just rambling...happy stupid Monday

interesting observation since the last Lusi i had was outstanding as well. Definitely a great blend and a high bar to meet.

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RyJ Sport 2012

Delicious rosewater and chocolate DNA in a 35m bite

[Cigarsmoker81]

Rio seco from ‘19 box...sweet and smooth 

[Kaptain Karl]

2 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I tried a CoRo, JL 2, BRC, and D4.  They all just tasted muddy and hot to me.  As I said in my post it may have just been me (due to weather, allergies, etc.) but the Rio Seco 2 days later knocked it out of the park.  I certainly wouldn't take my opinion of a single bad day of smoking as an indictment of the Vitola.  I'm pretty sure it just wasn't my day.

I have those from time to time! 

[gojira]

Punch DC UGO FEB 18

[Ites]

4 hours ago, gojira said:

Punch DC UGO FEB 18

Great photo!

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1 hour ago, Kaptain Karl said:

I’m having to work from home the next few days so 2 a day training begins now!

Congratulations! I kinda have the same new schedule 

[Rupe]

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