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[Raskol]

C&C time. HDM Elegantes (2018) - 24:24

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[Ciscojohansson]

[smbauerllc]

  On 5/29/2021 at 12:36 PM, Raskol said:

C&C time. H. Upmann Anejados - 24:24

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I liked the Upmann and Montecristo Anejados I tried a while back, but not really enough to justify the high price for me.

Would happily get more if I spotted them on sale though, as they were very tasty.

Not sure I buy the backstory on the Anejados being as aged as is claimed, but honestly haven't smoked enough aged Cigars to really be a good judge of it

  On 5/29/2021 at 6:07 PM, Cigarsmoker81 said:

Medio siglo was disappointing, second third was ok
d4 was spot on, got a little hot on the last third though

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Have been considering trying the Medio Siglo but keep putting it off since they aren't cheap, and I have read a lot of mixed reviews on them.

What was it that you felt was disappointing about it specifically?

  On 5/29/2021 at 7:53 PM, Queens88 said:

Cohiba Coronas Especiales from a 6er. Needs more time to reach its full potential - but enjoyable all the same.

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Actually will be trying my first one tomorrow for memorial day.

Dont know the box date as I bought them as singles and the vendor didn't provide the dates like I requested and they said they would.

Guessing it's 2019 or 2020 as most of my purchases have been, but the vendor seems to go out of stock on them quickly, so may be 2021.

Only have 2, so don't want to waste on by smoking it too young

What was the date on yours?

Curious how much more time you feel they need.

  On 5/29/2021 at 8:14 PM, Count of Montecristo said:

Currently my daily smoke is a Romeo Y Julieta number one because I’ve got so many of them I’ve got to get rid of them. They’re a good cigar, they go good with coffee or tea in the morning, and I got them for really cheap,  but I think next time I’m going to purchase something different. Thanks! 

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I like the no.1's and no.2's.
They aren't anything special, but pretty good for a very cheap price so i smoke a fair number of them

  On 5/29/2021 at 9:42 PM, Glass Half Full said:

I haven't heard about anything before about how Culebras smoke -- so have shied away too.  ...Kinda thought you might be supposed to smoke all three at the same time  

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Lol, I wouldn't recommend that

I really like them. They are actually one of the best tasting and smoking partagas I have had. They are definitely in my top 3 partagas.

Always a great taste, draw, burn and construction.

I'm surprised at how good they are in every regard given the odd shape

  On 5/30/2021 at 1:22 AM, Greenhorn2 said:

Kinda hate when you smoke them too young. This could have been a good cigar.

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Robusto or Medio Siglo?

What was the box date?

Haven't tried the Medio Siglo yet, but my last Robusto from 2020 was very disappointing and the CoRo is one of my all time favorite smokes

  On 5/30/2021 at 6:45 AM, Bolismoker said:

2016 Diplo 2

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Nice.
Loved the ones I have had, even being much more recent production.

Hard to find singles in stock anywhere though. They must be pretty popular as they go fast

  On 5/30/2021 at 10:40 AM, Chibearsv said:

La Fuerza - RAT MAR 20
Perfect construction and very tasty.  Nice cigar

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Love the La Fuerza.
One of the very few smokes that I stock more than 2 or 3 of.

Have like 7 right now thanks to a private sale on another forum where they were just too cheap to pass up

  On 5/30/2021 at 11:18 AM, Alfonso Sánchez said:

Montecristo Open Regata. 
 

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Nice
The Regatta and master are my favorites of the Open line.

Dont see many people smoking them for some reason

  On 5/30/2021 at 11:43 AM, Raskol said:

C&C time. HDM Elegantes (2018) - 24:24

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How are they?
I have a 2019 and a 2017 i was generously gifted but have never tried one yet.
Big HDM fan in general.
Lots of excellent offerings

[StogieSteve23]

  On 5/28/2021 at 10:18 PM, SigmundChurchill said:

they were my age at that time, but somehow they are all older than me now.

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Doc, not everyone holds the magic key to an endless supply of age-defying drugs.. 

  On 5/29/2021 at 8:27 PM, njpinette said:

Punch Punch

 

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Looks more like rain rain in your car car. 

[westg]

A glorious 1996 Montecristo Especial

[Queens88]

  On 5/30/2021 at 12:39 PM, smbauerllc said:

Actually will be trying my first one tomorrow for memorial day.

Dont know the box date as I bought them as singles and the vendor didn't provide the dates like I requested and they said they would.

Guessing it's 2019 or 2020 as most of my purchases have been, but the vendor seems to go out of stock on them quickly, so may be 2021.

Only have 2, so don't want to waste on by smoking it too young

What was the date on yours?

Curious how much more time you feel they need.

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I got the 6er about 9 months ago. Records suggest it was REG ABR 20 - could be wrong - so certainly young for a Coronas Especiales. Obviously the cigar will improve with a few more years on it, but still a very good cigar despite its youth. I was merely curious, as I hadn’t  tried one before.

[smbauerllc]

  On 5/30/2021 at 1:51 PM, Queens88 said:

I got the 6er about 9 months ago. Records suggest it was REG ABR 20 - could be wrong - so certainly young for a Coronas Especiales. Obviously the cigar will improve with a few more years on it, but still a very good cigar despite its youth. I was merely curious, as I hadn’t  tried one before.

Glad to hear that they are still good even very young

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[SigmundChurchill]

Normally, we spend Memorial Day Weekend at the beach.  This year, the forecast was so abysmal, we are spending it at home.

I'm drowning my sorrows in a Behike 52.  🤣😂🤣

[Shatner's Bassoon]

SCDLH El Principe LGR JUN 18

 

[smbauerllc]

  On 5/30/2021 at 2:04 PM, SigmundChurchill said:

Normally, we spend Memorial Day Weekend at the beach.  This year, the forecast was so abysmal, we are spending it at home.
I'm drowning my sorrows in a Behike 52.

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Never tried a Behike and likely never will.
Are they really worth the outrageous price?

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[SigmundChurchill]

  On 5/30/2021 at 3:17 PM, smbauerllc said:

Never tried a Behike and likely never will.
Are they really worth the outrageous price?

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In general, I find Siglo VI to be just as good at less than half the price.

Unless you can find Behikes in Cuba, in which case I would say to buy as many boxes as possible.

[Chibearsv]

  On 5/30/2021 at 12:13 AM, Kaptain Karl said:

It’s loaded with Boveda 65%. Although I’ve had a lot of new stock come in the past months so I think it’s higher than 65%. Not sure what the house is, probably 20-30%!

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If you want to bring the RH down, you might want to try letting the Bovedas dry out about half way and then put them back in the coolers.  If you check them in a month or so and their fully moist again, put another dry one in there.  The only way the Bovedas can moderate RH in both directions is for them to NOT be fully "charged".  It's really helped for me.  I'm testing adding a small dry desiccant pack in a couple tuppers for the past few months to see if that can help suck some of the humidity out of both the cigars and the Bovedas and I don't think that works as well as a half dried out Boveda.  Might help?

[smbauerllc]

Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Robusto
Very tasty and perfect draw,burn and construction.
These were a favorite of mine and a staple 10 years ago.
Glad to see I still enjoy them

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[triphitter]

Partagas Serie E 2

[Puros Y Vino]

The Super Ramon rarely disappoints. I can't believe such a monster cigar was a Canadian RE in a 25 count no less.  

 

[KCCubano]

  On 5/30/2021 at 6:25 PM, Puros Y Vino said:

The Super Ramon rarely disappoints. I can't believe such a monster cigar was a Canadian RE in a 25 count no less. 

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I was gifted a couple and should have bought a box. 

[Greenhorn2]

  On 5/30/2021 at 1:11 PM, smbauerllc said:

Robusto or Medio Siglo?

What was the box date?

Haven't tried the Medio Siglo yet, but my last Robusto from 2020 was very disappointing and the CoRo is one of my all time favorite smokes

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Actually a Sig 1. A couple singles so no idea on date. The flavors were there but very faint.

[NicPac]

Not sure what the first box codes of these were but this has to be pretty early on. I got this 5 box as a little bonus from a mix up with a BR purchase. I really enjoy these fresh and now I’m finding out how beautifully they age.  

 

[Chibearsv]

Romeo y Julieta Cazadores. I’ve never seen a whiter ash. Pretty cool

La Fuerza - RAT MAR 20

Perfect construction and very tasty.  Nice cigar

[Rupe]

[LLC]

[Glass Half Full]

Was gifted an NC this past week -- a Sin Compromiso Espada Estoque -- which was very kind.  (There are folks here trying to take me over to the dark side :)  It lighted beautifully, and promised a rich, delicious smoke, which was delivered.  My challenge is that I find it a bit one dimensional -- and it's the progression of flavours that keeps me coming back to CC's.  

It was delicious.  Though, to my taste, a bit uninspiring after an hour of the same flavour.  ...I will say that the nub is trending upwards, a lot, and I'm thankful for the experience.  Nice excursion, but this experience keeps me in the CC fold.

For what it's worth...

 

[Raskol]

  On 5/30/2021 at 12:28 PM, smbauerllc said:

I liked the Upmann and Montecristo Anejados I tried a while back, but not really enough to justify the high price for me.

Would happily get more if I spotted them on sale though, as they were very tasty.

Not sure I buy the backstory on the Anejados being as aged as is claimed, but honestly haven't smoked enough aged Cigars to really be a good judge of it

 

How are they?
I have a 2019 and a 2017 i was generously gifted but have never tried one yet.
Big HDM fan in general.
Lots of excellent offerings

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For me the Upmann, Monte & Partagas Anejados are good cigars but not great so far. Totally enjoyable smokes. Yes, I agree on the high price & also the backstory...

The HDM Elegantes was quite tasty. Mild to medium in strength.

Typical Hoyo taste - woody, hints of spice, sweetness came in after the first third. A very enjoyable smoke tis one. 

Cheers

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  On 5/30/2021 at 11:33 AM, Greenhorn2 said:

Good looking sammich meat!

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Brisket, always decent for a long weekend.

[Bolismoker]

JFR Robusto


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