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[Ites]

H. Upmann Magnum 46 (ABR 19)

My first, and so far very good. The taste during this first third got me thinking toasted breadcrust or nuts. I had low expectations when this was delivered as it has been pressed oval just around the band (the retailer told me it was due to the silk ribbon pressing during changes in humidity since rolling but looking at pictures it's not even in the same spot) but so far I'd even say this may get a spot on the shopping list.

Its on the bigger end in terms of what I prefer in terms of ring gauge but let's see what the overall score ends up at.

As a follow-up, indeed this continued as it started in terms of flavour. It had a straight burn and solid ash, which for me are signs of good construction added to the easy draw with a v-cut. Overall I must say this goes on the list. It's not outstanding to the point where I wish I had more for now/tomorrow, but certainly a good HU candidate! So let's say 600 out of 756 total rating (I'm still refining my system)

 

[HiDrag]

This Punch is at least 12 years old. Honestly I’ve lost track. Based on the first third, the others I have won’t last very long! Purchased back in the day when bands were shipped separately.

[Odessa]

On 3/31/2021 at 3:06 AM, Bigfatpuff said:

I am super busy this week. However I still stole some time to smoke one this evening.

H.UPMANN CONNOISSEUR A LCDH

What a lovely lovely cigar!
I must give this one 88-90/100.
It was cheap but fantastic.
This can be my daily cigar.

First 1/3, caramel, creamy and sweet.
Second 1/3, added a bit black pepper to sweet.
Final 1/3, coffee notes and chocolate.
I love this one a lot.

What is the date of production and a box code? Thank you.

[Glass Half Full]

Montecristo  Double Edmundo, which I've been saving (as I surely did not appreciate its potential some years ago)  

LMB Oct 2017  (picked it up at Hotel Nacional in 2018).  

Not complex, but plenty of flavor in all the classic Monte ways...  That said, I did just have to re-light it!  ...granted, it had been a while (typing takes sooo long

Don't recall y'all posting much on this one.  Not bad at all if you give it some time IMO.

 

 

[Sir Diggamus]

Trying out the cigar bars in a town I moving to shortly. Weak selection in these first two but this cigar turned out wayyyy better than expected


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[Rupe]

RASCC (unknown date)

[Chibearsv]

Libertador first from a 2020 box. Just delicious is all. 
 

[Paladin865]

Por Larranaga Montecarlo RAT AGO 20

[Glass Half Full]

Would welcome some comments about the Bolivar Libertador, pls.  I've never had one and am contemplating.  What's your overall view of it?

That is, aside from just delicious??

I should add -- Dalmore Port Wood is a great cigar companion (at least for the Monte Double Edmondo but can't imagine it wouldn't get along exceedingly well with others).

[Chibearsv]

10 minutes ago, Glass Half Full said:

Would welcome some comments about the Bolivar Libertador, pls.  I've never had one and am contemplating.  What's your overall view of it?

 

See above. If a 2 hour smoke that’s leathery, apricot sweet, creamy, and strong sounds good to you, go for it. I’ve got 4 boxes and happy to have them. 

[LLC]

Picked up a couple of 3 packs of Cohiba Esplendidos back in October of 2019 while I was in Cuba. I wanted to enjoy something tonight as the date has special meaning to me. It fit the bill perfectly. 

[TNT009]

[Bri Fi]

Montecristo Especial No 2 REG SEP 18. Saw this meme and made me laugh. 

[griller]

Delicious D4 from 2020 (unknown factory & month unfortunately). Excellent construction, and 100% sold on the benefits of dry boxing.

[mprach024]

Good smokes while in Zoom Hell.

[havanaclub]

2 hours ago, LLC said:

Picked up a couple of 3 packs of Cohiba Esplendidos back in October of 2019 while I was in Cuba. I wanted to enjoy something tonight as the date has special meaning to me. It fit the bill perfectly. 

Enjoy bud! Great pick


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[Odessa]

40 minutes ago, mprach024 said:

Good smokes while in Zoom Hell.

What H.Upmann is that? Would you mind share the box code and date of production? thank you.

[Trimming]

 

[Islandboy]

This cigar deserves a shout-out. After a week full of challenges, I decided to dip into my RE stash on a weeknight. Damn these are fine right now!

[Islandboy]

5 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

See above. If a 2 hour smoke that’s leathery, apricot sweet, creamy, and strong sounds good to you, go for it. I’ve got 4 boxes and happy to have them. 

I’ve pretty much abandoned picking out individual flavors in a cigar because, well, I suck at it. But this is one of the best descriptions of one of my favorite go-to sticks I’ve ever seen. Well done!

[Connoisseur Kim]

18 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

Montecristo Especial No 2 REG SEP 18. Saw this meme and made me laugh.

I also LOLed so hard when I actually saw this cigar meme 😆. I'm "What I actually do" person in this cigar meme, since I frantically track orders 24/7 every time I order 24:24 CCs LOL 🤣.

[Raskol]

No. 2 (2017) - 24:24

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[laguitoNo1]

Boli PC MSU ‘18

 

[Bijan]

RyJ Churchill possibly for review.

[Bri Fi]

@Connoisseur Kim Sorry didn’t realize I stole your meme. Looked at that thread for the first time this morning.