The Cigar Thread ( reviews, and fun)

[weak_link]

So the BARF auction was really popular and it's pretty obvious we have some cigar smoker 'round here.

Thanks to Ratters I have a renewed interest in cigars and I've found myself in the garage almost every night this past week after everyone goes to bed for a nice bit of quiet time with a stogie.

What is your current favorite? Anything a great deal right now?

I'm currently enjoying a Punch Gran Puro. Just about 20 minutes into this thing, if that, and it's pretty mild so far. Thick smoke, a little creamy without the overbearing peppery taste of the Fuente I had Saturday.

So lets here the reviews- what's good and cheap? What is expensive and a rip off?

[weak_link]

I was just reading up on the CAO Italia- anyone had one?

[elbacalao]

Heres a couple of people you might want to hangout with, they like cigars too.

[Ratters]

Ah, so the turn to the darkside is now complete. :D

That Gran Puro will kick up a notch as you get to the halfway point.

And don't worry, I got an Italia for ya next time I see you. They're pretty good, not exactly in my flavor profile though.

Had and El Mejor Espresso tonite. Great Nicaraguan puro maduro I get of cbid for under two bucks a stick. Already looking forward to my post work cigar tomorrow. :teeth

[03suprchikn]

Last saturday I bought two sticks. A CAO gold maduro and a Cuesta Rey Centenario. I smoked the Cuesta Rey Centenario while I was fucking off in the garage. It was ok, but didn't seem to have much flavor. Maybe my taste buds were screwed up.
Next up the CAO gold maduro. I like the regular CAO gold so I figured I would give the maduro a shot.

[weak_link]

Ratters has me thinking about the Camacho Triple Maduro. Damn that was a creamy, fine smoke.

[ThinkFast]

If you like em a bit stronger (maduro) and don't want a huge commitment (time-wise), I recommend Partagas Black Label Prontos - they on the smaller side, around 4.5"x36. But they smoke like the big dogs. All the online guys sell em - six tins of five for about $40. Good value. I get em at Mikes (http://www.mikescigars.com/ProductDetail.aspx/productID/12324/name/PARTAGAS%20BLACK%20LABEL%20PRONTOS%206-TIN%20MAD).

[Ratters]

Yeah, I have the prontos quite frequently. Good 30-40 minute smoke.

And yeah, I have yet to find one person who doesn't enjoy the Triple Maduro. Got my neighbor hooked on them too.

Cigars International had a great Joe Cigar deal a couple days ago selling the Joya de Nicaragua Antano consul size for 19.99 shipped for ten of them. I orderd twice. ;) Now I'm going back to my resolution not to buy any more cigars. :teeth They've been doing some great deals lately. I check every night at 9pm to see what the new selection is.

[ThinkFast]

Yeah, I have the prontos quite frequently. Good 30-40 minute smoke.

And yeah, I have yet to find one person who doesn't enjoy the Triple Maduro. Got my neighbor hooked on them too.

Cigars International had a great Joe Cigar deal a couple days ago selling the Joya de Nicaragua Antano consul size for 19.99 shipped for ten of them. I orderd twice. ;) Now I'm going back to my resolution not to buy any more cigars. :teeth They've been doing some great deals lately. I check every night at 9pm to see what the new selection is.

Cool site - hadn't heard of them before. Their Joe Cigar deal is amazing. Just added them to my RSS reader. :thumbup

Thanks for the tip.

[Ratters]

Well, just make sure to stay away from cigarbid.com. You'll save yourself into the poorhouse.

Working on a fabulous 601 Red right now. Not as full bodied as touted but smooth and full of great flavors.

BTW, if you want to learn alot about different cigars I highly recommend www.stogiereview.com. Lots of video reviews done by regular guys. Really helped me learn a lot. The Your Questions My Answers videos are great too. In fact I'm watching the latest one right now.

[03suprchikn]

If you like em a bit stronger (maduro) and don't want a huge commitment (time-wise), I recommend Partagas Black Label Prontos - they on the smaller side, around 4.5"x36. But they smoke like the big dogs. All the online guys sell em - six tins of five for about $40. Good value. I get em at Mikes (http://www.mikescigars.com/ProductDetail.aspx/productID/12324/name/PARTAGAS%20BLACK%20LABEL%20PRONTOS%206-TIN%20MAD).



I just checked those cigars at a site I go to and you can save a couple of dollars on this one. I think I'm going to look for some of these and try one theis weekend.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/stats.cfm/inum/16339

[Ratters]

Famous is a good shop. They also have www.cigarmonster.com which is similar to Joe Cigar, just doesn't have nearly as many good deals. Mostly just seem to be overstock on crappy brands. Every once in awhile they have a gem though.

[weak_link]

Trying out a Montecristo right now.

*bump*

[hoax]

The cheapest smoke I like are the machine made Topper extra oscuro which run about 80 cents a stick.

As we move up to the less expensive hand rolled cigars (around $2) I like the Sancho Panzas and the El Mejor Esspressos.

In the $3 to $4 range I like Gurkhas, Rocky Patels, and Olivas.


note: prices listed are from online sources and do not include the Cali tax you'll pay at a local store.


In terms of what are overpriced and overhyped, I've got to point a finger at CAO.

[Ratters]

Hey Justyn, are you in town? Darrell, Bob, and others are coming Saturday to herf a bit over here. PM me for the address. Hope you can make it.

Working on a Gurkha Black Puro right now. I prefer the X-Fuerte but it's still an OK smoke. Funny thing about Gurkhas is their MSRP is always outrageous but you can get them for less that $3 a stick on cbid pretty much any time you want.

[weak_link]

Getting ready for one of THESE. (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-05A&cat=3) Wow....a two cigar day.

[hoax]

Hey Justyn, are you in town? Darrell, Bob, and others are coming Saturday to herf a bit over here. PM me for the address. Hope you can make it.

Working on a Gurkha Black Puro right now. I prefer the X-Fuerte but it's still an OK smoke. Funny thing about Gurkhas is their MSRP is always outrageous but you can get them for less that $3 a stick on cbid pretty much any time you want.

Yeah, I just got back in town very late Tuesday night.

What's funny is I just finished smoking a Gurkha Black Puro like 10 minutes ago. It was a slow smoke, I ended up leaving almost 3 inches in the ashtray because I got tired of sitting out in the garage (and I finished all my beer).

I'll PM you for an address, but I can't promise I'll make it. If I do I have a handfull of ISOM's I can hand out.

[hoax]

Getting ready for one of THESE. (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-05A&cat=3) Wow....a two cigar day.

I've never had a Graycliff. Let me know how it turns out.

[weak_link]

I've never had a Graycliff. Let me know how it turns out.

I enjoyed it quite a bit actually. Shade grown wrapper, light to medium bodied smoke. I bought it on a lark at the local store having done no research on it at all. It's their budget smoke but well made with a light draw. I did get an uneven burn from about the 1st 1/3 to 1/2 and had to do a re-light. My palette isn't developed enough to pick out all the highlights but I would buy it again. :thumbup

[Ratters]

Yeah, I just got back in town very late Tuesday night.

What's funny is I just finished smoking a Gurkha Black Puro like 10 minutes ago. It was a slow smoke, I ended up leaving almost 3 inches in the ashtray because I got tired of sitting out in the garage (and I finished all my beer).

I'll PM you for an address, but I can't promise I'll make it. If I do I have a handfull of ISOM's I can hand out.

That's funny. I was thinking about how fast the Black Puro was going as I was smoking it. :D

I really hope you can make it, should be a good time. I'm sure they'll be plenty of cigars flingin around all day. :teeth

[SpikedLemon]

I guess I'm spoiled being in Canada with the selection (but not the price). I normally enjoy Romeo & Julliets #4 or Cedro #2. Last time I was in Cuba I brought back some #1 R+J and a few boxes of Montecristos.

While the Cohibas are nice: I can't justify the extra over a Montecristo. Especially a Montecristo #2 (torpedo).

But... The last few R+J's I've had weren't all that great and I made a switch. My Humidor is packed with CAO Mx2's right now (along with the "sampler" so I can test out a few other CAO cigars if I get broed). The CAO Mx2 is a great, full bodied, smooth cigar. I find a good Maduro cigar to taste very similar to a good Cuban cigar and these CAO's are of good quality.

[weak_link]

btw I liked the Graycliff G2 so much I went back and bought another 5 today. ;)

[weak_link]

btw Hoax, if you make it out to Ratters tomorrow I've got a stick for 'ya. :teeth

[Ratters]

Canada is great if you want Cubans but pretty much sucks for NCs cause they're expensive and not the best selection. At least that's what my Canadian BOTLs tell me. Lucky for me I've found very few Cuban cigars that I like. ;)

Gotta clean up tonite for tomorrow. Then I'm thinking about a Padilla Obsidian to finish the evening. :)

And I might have a Greycliff for you too Justyn, so get your ass up here. :thumbup

[weak_link]

some days it's good to just forget about sucking the marrow out of life.

[Ratters]

Nice.

Hoax bailed on tomorrow, btw. Just cause it's Stephs bday. Lame.

:twofinger

[kneeSparX]

just smoked am A.Turent from mehico, not bad for 50 pesos (5 bux) but yeah i like the Cohibas better but at 400 pesos a pop ill be smoking the other stuff more often.


im still talking about cigars :p

[weak_link]

Well I'm glad I hung in there with that bad boy macanudo maduro 7.5"er in the pic.

I'm at the 2.5 hour mark and easily have another 30 minutes to go. I kinda want to go in but it just took a really nice, sweet turn and it's got my attention.

Fuggin Ratters...got me all going on cigars again. :laughing

[kneeSparX]

thats good man :)

[weak_link]

My new favorite lunch cigar is the Graycliff G2. Light building to medium and just so smooth and tasty.

It's not up to the super fine standards of the Original Red Ratters gifted me yesterday but hawt damn....this is a freeking great smoke if you are in the mood for something lighter.

Goes great with coffee and half and half.

[weak_link]

I'm totally in love.

[Ratters]

Hey addict. :hand :p

Man, it was a great time yesterday. Don't go too crazy bidding on those cigars. They'll pop up again and sooner than you think. And the prices can vary greatly. That box of Camachos I picked up for $100 are now bid up to $130 or so. I quit this one at $88. ;)

Had an Acid Earthiness today. First one in a long time. Wasn't too bad.

[weak_link]

Hey addict. :hand :p

Man, it was a great time yesterday. Don't go too crazy bidding on those cigars. They'll pop up again and sooner than you think. And the prices can vary greatly. That box of Camachos I picked up for $100 are now bid up to $130 or so. I quit this one at $88. ;)

Had an Acid Earthiness today. First one in a long time. Wasn't too bad.

nabbed a box of 25 for $91, which blows the doors off of what I was paying local. (duh)

Of course I had to throw in a fiver of 5 vegas double corona...to save on shipping & stuff. :twofinger

Having a Punch robusto right now. I do need to chill a little after this weekend though.

[watsgowinon]

WTf! What's going on here? I can't believe I missed this thread! I'll be doing another auction for BARF soon, so save some humidor space...

[kevin350]

Subscribed... Just getting into cigars, got talked into buying a humidor, looking at all your suggestions and reviews. Tried the Triple Maduros, very nice. Keep it going!

[Ratters]

Ooohhh, I want your Gixxer. :thumbup

Having a Gurkha X-Fuerte churchill right now. Man, really like these smokes, especially with some age on them.

Was going to do a review on the 5 Vegas Cask Strength but was in the mood for a good known quantity. Wasn't really impressed with the last Cask Strength I had, but you always gotta do two, just in case. ;)

I highly recommend checking out the reviews at stogiereview.com. Very entertaining and informative.

[weak_link]

If you only have 50 minutes the Fuente Shortstory is an excelent light building to medium bodied smoke. Not outta the ballpark in price but not a total el cheapo @ around $5.50, either.

[nubcakes]

two words:

rocky patel

[Ratters]

two words:

rocky patel

Yeah, but how about two good words?

:twofinger

Actually I like the Edge Maduro and I have a box of Juniors that are a great 30 minute smoke. :thumbup

About halfway through the Fuerte, still doing great. None of the wrapper problems I've had in the past. Maybe the age helps. Plus I'm keeping them at 65% which might be helping too.

[Ratters]

Just hit the burn the fingers mark. Man, what a great smoke. Been an absolute slice of heaven. And I just picked up another 12er off cbid for $25. I can't think of a better $2 cigar in the world. :teeth

[weak_link]

Well holy cow ladies and gentlemen because I just enjoyed one of my new favorite smokes-

The Dona Flor Selcao
http://secure.cazbah.net/product_images/catalog19649/Selecao_df_Sing.gif

You can find them online for $3.30 a stick if you buy a case of 50. This is great news for me to find a $3.30 cigar that I enjoyed so much.

It's medium bodied and complex all the way throughout. I burnt my lips on this one folks!

[Ratters]

Well holy cow ladies and gentlemen because I just enjoyed one of my new favorite smokes-

The Dona Flor Selcao
http://secure.cazbah.net/product_images/catalog19649/Selecao_df_Sing.gif

You can find them online for $3.30 a stick if you buy a case of 50. This is great news for me to find a $3.30 cigar that I enjoyed so much.

It's medium bodied and complex all the way throughout. I burnt my lips on this one folks!


Where's you find it online? Box split? I couldn't find any Dona Flors online at all.

eta- OK saw the rockycigars in the pic. I'll check it out.

[weak_link]

check your 'other' pm

[weak_link]

So I'd only ask a question like this on Barf 'cuz I know what I have to ask is hardly shocking for the Barf community.

I used to like to smoke the green stuff with the purple smoke and realized I smoked it for the taste and flavors of really good 'tabac.' ;) wink wink ;) :p At times the buzz is great but the real thing for me was savoring the flavor, the smell of it lit and pre-light.

Does anyone know of a cigar that mimics the taste of a very high quality sativa or indo? When I was into it I only smoked 'the good stuff' so I'm not looking for the taste of vapor ass, stress, mex, dirt weed, whatever you wanna call it. No stems and seeds dude. :Party :laughing
I guess I'm looking for something fruity and bright...those who know, will understand. Not really into flavored smokes but would be willing to give it a go if anyone has any good suggestions. If I was a cigar blender I would definitely have something like that in the rotation, if possible, because you know there is a huge market for it. Even if it isn't very p.c..

[mcarb]

Hey guys, I've been into cigars for a few years but haven't smoked much the last year or so.

That said, if you guys are interested in a box split of habanos, I know a place with reasonbale prices that are the real deal. You need a password and referral to get access, but I have that.

You might want to check out www.herfersparadise.net.

Tell them Scrot sent you, that'll start a stir. I'm like the (now banned) T-1 over there. LOL.

[scratchpad]

weak link

Have you been into the cigar lounge? Cool place to relax and hang out for a bit but the cigars are pricy there.

[weak_link]

Is that the place out in Fairfield or Vacaville? :confused

weak link

Have you been into the cigar lounge? Cool place to relax and hang out for a bit but the cigars are pricy there.

[Ratters]

Hey guys, I've been into cigars for a few years but haven't smoked much the last year or so.

That said, if you guys are interested in a box split of habanos, I know a place with reasonbale prices that are the real deal. You need a password and referral to get access, but I have that.

You might want to check out www.herfersparadise.net.

Tell them Scrot sent you, that'll start a stir. I'm like the (now banned) T-1 over there. LOL.


I joined there a coupola few years ago. I didn't like the attitude. Right now I have a good board that I've met a lot of great people on and that's enough. :thumbup

No cigars for me tonite, but some cbidden going on. ;)

[weak_link]

No cigars for me tonite, but some cbidden going on. ;)

What? Have you gone mad, man?

[Ratters]

Wednesday night meet. And nobody there will smoke with me. :(

I'm not going next week in protest. :x

[mcarb]

Ratters, what board are you on now.

I agree with the attitude thing. I don't go there anymore either (I've been banned for making a mod look like the jackass he was). But it has some good info.

[scratchpad]

Is that the place out in Fairfield or Vacaville? :confused

It's in downtown Brentwood. Inside the small courtyard next to the sushi place a couple stores down from the theatre.

[weak_link]

It's in downtown Brentwood. Inside the small courtyard next to the sushi place a couple stores down from the theatre.


Seriously??? Holy crap. Guess where I'm going tomorrow? :p I've been going to this really crappy place across from the Ford dealership. It's in the corner of a strip mall and mostly have Havana Honey's and flavored smokes. I did discover the Graycliff G2 there, which I like quite a bit so I guess I can't say they are horrible, just not so great.

I know that little courtyard thingy you are talking about so thanks for the hot tip. :thumbup

[scratchpad]

I've never been into the place your talking about but see it all the time. Next to the old Barneys BBQ Pit, now Brentwood BBQ or something like that. I havnt been to the new but Barneys was smokin'

The guy just opened up shop prior to the holidays. I'll hit you up ahead of time if/when i plan on heading out that way and have some time to spare.

[Ratters]

Ratters, what board are you on now.

I agree with the attitude thing. I don't go there anymore either (I've been banned for making a mod look like the jackass he was). But it has some good info.


www.clubstogie.com

Lots of good people there. :thumbup

[weak_link]

I've never been into the place your talking about but see it all the time. Next to the old Barneys BBQ Pit, now Brentwood BBQ or something like that. I havnt been to the new but Barneys was smokin'

The guy just opened up shop prior to the holidays. I'll hit you up ahead of time if/when i plan on heading out that way and have some time to spare.

Do they have a smoking room? Oh man that would be too cool if it turns there is a place in-town.

For sure though- let me know. If they don't have a room we can come back to my place and enjoy if you like.

[scratchpad]

Do they have a smoking room? Oh man that would be too cool if it turns there is a place in-town.

For sure though- let me know. If they don't have a room we can come back to my place and enjoy if you like.

It is a smoking lounge, new leather sofas and recliners. Two good size flat screens on the walls and stand up humidors full of cigars. He's got all the knick knacks too. For the aficionado it's definately not the place to buy anything (quantity). You'll see what i'm talking about on the prices. He does have a good selection though. He may even have wi-fi, he was cruisin the net on a lap top while we were there. When i was there UPS was dropping off ten large boxes and the guy was going to put a walk-in humidor in the corner. I havnt been back since.

If you're ever in Pleasanton there's a place right off Santa Rita not even a quarter mile down on the right. I think it's still there. Been in there once with my dad years ago.

[Ratters]

Well, had a Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label. This is my second one. Didn't really like the first one I had but thought I'd give it another shot as I have a box of the things. Hit me with a ton of pepper at the back of the throat right off the bat, but flavor pretty absent. The ash is very flakey. Flavor picked up a bit after about an inch in or so. It was very leathery. It was OK but definitely not my favorite flavor profile.

[weak_link]

I ended up checking out the Cigar Lounge and indeed, it's a very nice place to hang and have a smoke. I don't even watch basketball but was having a great time watching the Lakers Game with a couple other dudes.
Prices are high but a very relaxing place to go have a nice smoke.

The CAO Camaroon made me so sick though I had to come home and go to bed. Maybe last night wasn't the best night for two stogies back to back.

[JadedOne]

Hay!! :x

Nice.

Hoax bailed on tomorrow, btw. Just cause it's Stephs bday. Lame.

:twofinger

[Ratters]

Hay!! :x

:teeth

Hey, tell Justyn that we're doing it again tomorrow. I'll PM him later.

[hoax]

Sorry, I'm going shooting with some friends tomorrow.

I'll be at West Coast Cigars in San Jose on Sunday watching football if anyone is in the area.

http://westcoastcigars.net/

[Ratters]

Fine, be that way. :hand

Don't you know guns are evil?

Hope to see you at Darrell's next month.

Working on a 5 Vegas Cask Strength. Liking this one a little better than the last. A little. :|

[hoax]

Have you tried the 5 Vegas A series? Damn, those are some tasty smokes. I picked up a 5 pack of the petite corona and smoked them once a week on Friday mornings. After they were gone I ordered a whole box of Toro size. To be honest if I were to do it again I'd get the petite corona instead. But still, a damn good stick.

Oh snap, it's already 9pm. I'd better get started on my smoke. I picked up a sampler bundle of Felipe Gregorios awhile back, I think I'll torch one.

[Ratters]

I got two of the A series in a sampler pack. I must say I didn't care for them. Maybe with some time on them they'd be better, I didn't wait that long.

Let me know how your Gregarious smoke went. :teeth

I started pulling out smokes for the herf tomorrow. I think I'm bringing too many. :D

[Ratters]

Mmmm, smokey smoke smoke.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0022-1.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0028.jpg

[weak_link]

Justin dude, wish you could'a come but at least you missed it for a good reason. :teeth


I wish these were here. Gotta wail 'till Tuesday :(

To me, it's the perfect morning smoke and goes great with coffee w/ cream. It just stays smoooooooth 'till the nub and get creamier and creamier. For a light smoke it sure packs in a lot of flavor.

http://www.cigarplace.biz/ezcart/products/3741.jpg

[Ratters]

No cigars for three days. :(

I hate being sick.

[weak_link]

No cigars for three days. :(

I hate being sick.

:(


In other news...the 5 Vegas Miamis are a really nice smoke. You tried those Ratters?

[Ratters]

Nope, haven't tried it. So far not a fan of the 5 Vegas cigars I've had, but I'm open.

[weak_link]

Nope, haven't tried it. So far not a fan of the 5 Vegas cigars I've had, but I'm open.

It's the best 5 Vegas I've tried. Really does have hints of ISOM but also develops into a nice medium blend with just a hint of pepper at the back of the tongue. Lots of coco too.


Gotta stick for ya when yer feelin' better. ;)

[Ratters]

Sounds good.

I just found out the UPS has been putting the exwife's address on the bombs I've sent, so if people are trying to bomb back, they're all going to her house. She claims that nothing has come to her house. Hmmm, she just bought a Gixxer 600, now she's stealing my cigars. Hmmmm.



:D

[JadedOne]

Hey.. I saw that asian guy in the middle before at somebody elses cigar smokey party.

Mmmm, smokey smoke smoke.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0028.jpg

[Ratters]

That's Bob. He was at Darrell's last herf.

Hmmm, I'm actually feeling better after my vitamin overdoses, though I think I'm gonna do one more day before hittin the sticks again.

[scratchpad]

Had a Padron Churchill the other night. It was a good cigar. Very smooth and spicy.

[Ratters]

Was it a natural or maduro. I find the natural's really boring but the maduros are pretty good.

Working on a El Mejor Espresso churchill right now. This one has a bit over six months of humidor time on it and is smoking great. Not sure what I'm gonna try next.

[scratchpad]

It was the maduro

edit: Actually, it may have been the natural. Gonna have to check.

[scratchpad]

It was the natural. I'll have to try the maduro now.

[weak_link]

Just lit up a CI Legends Graycliff. I love these things. The best part is I'm officially off duty and I'm not going to touch a project. Just sit here on my butt with my dog at my side and take the time to enjoy this cigar.

[Ratters]

Ended up smoking a Cienfuegos. Started off kinda crappy but turned out to be a pretty decent smoke. Then finished with a Camacho Coyolar figurado when my neighbor came over for a smoke.

[kevin350]

Any upcoming auction planned? If so, I would be willing to donate some cigars or something (it is time to contribute to BARF again).

Just to bump the thread a bit...here is my current stash partly due to suggestions in this thread:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj112/87gixxer/Cigars/IMG_0423.jpg

I am finding that cigars are one of those things that you find yourself spending more money on than you originally thought you would :laughing

[m_asim]

Well now that Castro is about to croak, I plan on spending my dineros on them Cuban cigars ... legally.

[weak_link]

Well now that Castro is about to croak, I plan on spending my dineros on them Cuban cigars ... legally.

At least shipping should get cheaper. :)

Just putting down a CI Legends Black Label which I believe is the La Aurora. Smooth but a little light for what I was looking for tonight.

[03suprchikn]

For my fellow Cigar smokers. I found this on one of my cigar forums. Your basically paying for shipping.

http://www.montecristoplatinumoffer.com/promo0705.html

[Ratters]

Any upcoming auction planned? If so, I would be willing to donate some cigars or something (it is time to contribute to BARF again).

Just to bump the thread a bit...here is my current stash partly due to suggestions in this thread:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj112/87gixxer/Cigars/IMG_0423.jpg

I am finding that cigars are one of those things that you find yourself spending more money on than you originally thought you would :laughing

Triple Maduro, nice. :thumbup Had one last night.

And you don't want to know what I've spent on smokes over the last six months. :toothless

Had a JdN Antano today. Great smoke.

[scratchpad]

Recently tried a Helix 550 Maduro. Started off horrible, got okay through mid cigar and then was burning hot. Dont know if it was just a shitty cigar or it had no time in the humidor and was dry.

Most recent cigar i had was a CAO Gold. It was good all the way through.

[scratchpad]

Smoked a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 today. :thumbup

[Ratters]

I have a bunch of those but have yet to smoke one.

Working on a review of the Oliva Series O maduro right now. Not a bad smoke. I liked the one I had a couple weeks ago a bit better than this one, not sure why the difference. :dunno

[weak_link]

I have a bunch of those but have yet to smoke one.

Working on a review of the Oliva Series O maduro right now. Not a bad smoke. I liked the one I had a couple weeks ago a bit better than this one, not sure why the difference. :dunno

I had a smaller one I liked quite a bit and bought a fiver of the double tubo off cbid. They got really crappy tasting about the 1/2 way point.

Just finishing up a 5 Vegas Miami right now.

[Ratters]

Did you purge?

I must say, I haven't had a 5 Vegas that I've liked, haven't tried the miami yet though.

BTW, got bombed by Darrell and I'm assuming Tam today. They just opened up a whole can of whoopass.

[weak_link]

Did you purge?

I must say, I haven't had a 5 Vegas that I've liked, haven't tried the miami yet though.

BTW, got bombed by Darrell and I'm assuming Tam today. They just opened up a whole can of whoopass.

:laughing Yeah I might'a known that one was going down.

Darryl hit me yesterday, too. Bastards.

The Miami and the Maduro A are the only ones I'm liking these days and even then I have better options than the A.

BTW// I purged often w/ the double tubo O and even after I had created a small flame thrower, it still tasted like crap.

[Dr. Evil]

On a related note, I'm going out of the country this summer, and a few of the places I'm going, I'll be able to buy cubans.

I don't smoke anything, but I'm considering trying one just because I can. I know the embargo will probably be lifted in my lifetime, but whatever.

Any thoughts?

[Ratters]

Had a great day at the herf yesterday. Great seeing Hoax and Jaded. I think I smoked 7 cigars, plus about one inch of a Cremosa before dumping it. :D

Jaded, I'm ready for the next poker game. :p

West Coast Cigars in San Jose is a great shop. :thumbup

The Camacho Diploma maduro I started the day with was awesome. As was the Camacho Corjo Maduro I picked up. I was a bit let down by the DPG Black Label I bought, but Pepin cigars seem to do that to me. High on spice, low on flavor. The JdN Antano was great as always. The one I gave to a newer smoker hit him pretty hard. I warned him though. ;)

OK, it's about time to have some lunch and light up another out back. :teeth

[JadedOne]

:laughing I think I was just lucky and got bored at the end haha.

It was a good time :) Sorry we missed your WL

[scratchpad]

Had a CAO Cameroon the other day which was good.
The Gurkha Ancient Warrior i smoked today was:thumbup:thumbup

Gonna light up an Acid Kuba Kuba next.

[Ratters]

Hey, having people over Saturday for some smokes. PM me if ya wanna come. :thumbup

[scratchpad]

Rush's cigar recommendations
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/estack_12_13_06/rush_s_cigar_recommendations.guest.html

[Ratters]

Must say I'm not a big fan of most of his recommendations, but then again I have an anti-dominican bias. And when did Fuentes become hard to find? :wtf

Just finished up a Joya de Nicaragua Antano. Man, they are a great smoke. Probably shoulda eaten first though. :toothless

And I just got a box of Camacho Corojo Maduros in the mail. Me so happy. :teeth

[Ratters]

Oh man, seven cigars today. I'm whooped. Great time though.

[weak_link]

Oh man, seven cigars today. I'm whooped. Great time though.

I had 6 myself including the one I had on the way over. That last one was freekin' awesome.

[Ratters]

The Cremosa?

Man, those steaks were great too. Now I gotta see if I can recover enough to have a smoke tomorrow. Gonna go straight for that 11/18 if I can. :teeth

[weak_link]

Well I blew my wad for the month on smokes and it's only the 3rd. :laughing

One box of Perdomo Reserve Champagne
One box Camacho Triple Maduro
one bundle of 20 Graycliff sampler

yum-freekin'-yum-yum!!!

I wish I had the kind of cash to burn on cab of Cohiba Esplendidos but sadly it's just not in the cards for me. :cry

[Ratters]

And the wife knows about those??? :laughing

The 11/18 I had Sunday was AWESOME!

The Dona Flor I had today SUCKED!

Working on a JdN right now that's damn tasty but has a bit of draw issue.

Gonna make it to Chico in two weeks too. :thumbup

[weak_link]

And the wife knows about those??? :laughing

The 11/18 I had Sunday was AWESOME!

The Dona Flor I had today SUCKED!

Working on a JdN right now that's damn tasty but has a bit of draw issue.

Gonna make it to Chico in two weeks too. :thumbup


Um...no? :laughing

Which DF did you smoke? Sorry is sucked ass.

I had a Graycliff Double Espresso today at lunch and while it was OK, it was nothing compaired to the Davidoff No3 Tubos I had last night. That is my new favorite smoke I think.

Yay on Chico!!!

[Ratters]

It was the DF Selecao. It's funny cause I really enjoyed the last two I had. But this one was really BITTER. A little bitterness in cigars can actually be a good thing, but this was pretty much all bitter. :dunno

The JdN I had afterward tasted great but had some draw issues for the first half.

[Ratters]

Hey, got my second "published" review. :laughing

www.stogiereview.com/?p=500

[HeavenzJai]

not sure if anyone is interested but this site has a couple of sample packs for $20 + 5 ship.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/specials/index.cfm
Key code: ZMA3248
or
KEYCODE: ZWW2701

each code has a different sample pack.

Key code: ZMA3248
Items in Sampler: 1 Alec Bradley MAXX The Fix, 1 Cohiba Robusto, 1 Cusano 18 Robusto, 1 Padron 3000, 1 Perdomo Reserve Cameroon R, 1 Plasencia Reserva Robusto, 1 RP American Market Robusto, 1 Rocky Patel Vintage 99 Robusto, 1 Sun Grown RP Robusto

KEYCODE: ZWW2701
Items in Sampler: 1 CAO Cameroon Robusto, 1 Cohiba Robusto, 1 Cusano 18 Robusto, 1 Exodus 1959 Silver Robusto Cor, 1 Oliva Serie O Robusto, 1 Plasencia Reserva Robusto, 1 Romeo Y Julieta Bully, 1 Sun Grown RP Robusto, 1 Vintage 1992 Robusto

[Ratters]

Those are pretty good deals. :thumbup

I don't really buy sampler packs anymore cause I've pretty much figured out what I like and samplers usually have a bunch I don't mixed in. Plus now that I've found all these cigar buddies on the board there is no shortage of new cigars to try in my humidor. ;)

[weak_link]

This Triple Maduro is better than I remembered. Wow.

[Ratters]

Really? I heard those sucked.

:twofinger

[Ratters]

Had a 601 Red and a Nording today.

I'm having people over on the 29th for smokes, so pm me if you want to join in. It's a great group of guys. You just have to be careful of their terrorist activities: www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=145529 :D

[jordan]

Had an AVO 80th yesterday, damn it was good. It just kept getting better and better.

[weak_link]

Had an AVO 80th yesterday, damn it was good. It just kept getting better and better.


That sounds great.

Next month is all about Davidoff for me. Muh wife informed me that the family is going in on a couple boxes of 10 for muh bday. Woo-freekin'-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Ani no. 3's!!!!!!!!!!! :Party

[Ratters]

Ugh, I really need to just not look at cbid.

But I did get a box of Camacho Limited 8/22s for $76 bucks. Which is less than half of the CI price.

Looking forward to Saturday. :thumbup

[weak_link]

I am SO looking forward to Saturday.

Working on another Marcus Daniel from Richard. I really like these smokes but I think they are still a little 'greeen' bc on both examples I've smoked thus far I've had burn problems. First one went out twice, this one once at the 1/2 mark. I've got 4 more of 'em so I'm just going to let 'em rest for a couple months.

Thinking about my lineup for tomorrow. Hhhmmm....

mystery smoke
Perdomo Champagne 'p'
Tatuaje' IV
Tripple Maduro
Ramon Allones petite corona.

Yep, that'll do. :teeth

[Ratters]

5 smokes? Wuss. :hand

:twofinger

Yeah, I've been working on my list.

Mystery smoke,
Diademas
Marcus Daniel
and that's as far as I got. Maybe even break down and try the RASS. At least it's small and I can ditch it if I don't like it.

[weak_link]

5 smokes? Wuss. :hand

:twofinger

Yeah, I've been working on my list.

Mystery smoke,
Diademas
Marcus Daniel
and that's as far as I got. Maybe even break down and try the RASS. At least it's small and I can ditch it if I don't like it.


I have no idea how you could not like the RASS but you are the one that likes your cigars thermo nuclear so who knows.

Mystery smoke will be interesting and hopefully fun, but not in the Cermosa sense. Hope you don't ditch it but we'll see. It ain't an El Duque' either so you sleep sound.

BTW the last 1/3 of this Marcus Daniel is having major construction problems with the wrapper. Don't know wtf is up w/ that. A box of these things are like $265 so that's disappointing.

[hapamoto]

Not sure if this within this thread but when I got married I had some special cubans shipped in and they gave me the contact info but I can't find it. I remember the name of the Co. and it may be available on line. PM if you want to try searching. Unfortuneately I quit about 2 years ago.

[weak_link]

Not sure if this within this thread but when I got married I had some special cubans shipped in and they gave me the contact info but I can't find it. I remember the name of the Co. and it may be available on line. PM if you want to try searching. Unfortuneately I quit about 2 years ago.


Well if you feel like you want to start up again you have friends in us. Want me to fire a couple out to you? MUahahahahahah....:teeth:laughing

[uhmeebuh]

Eric and Steve - I hate you. Lots. :laughing

I went to West Coast Cigars ad picked up a tiny humidor for my new collection and picked up a Graycliff Crystal, Graycliff Espresso, and he recommended an LG Diez. I have some reading to do so I think I'll light them up outside and relax a bit...

The Famous Smoke sampler up above might be perfect for me. :teeth

[Ratters]

Man, those a pricey high end smokes you picked up there. Oliva makes great smokes for much less. ;) Welcome to the dark side. :devil

[uhmeebuh]

Man, those a pricey high end smokes you picked up there. Oliva makes great smokes for much less. ;) Welcome to the dark side. :devil

Well, I'm gonna wanna try them all so I figured I'd splurge a bit on these first ones. :teeth

I'm curious about how the flavored cigars are viewed by the aficionados...like the Acid cigars.

[Jakemate]

Eric and Steve - I hate you. Lots.

+1

Bastids.

:x

[magyarbetyar]

Hey guys nice thread you have going here. The pride and joy of my humidor as of right now is 4 Cuban R&J that have been in there for about 7 years. Had one the other day and have to say it was the best cigar I have ever had.

[Ratters]

Those are some nice aged cubans. :thumbup Though personally I don't smoke cubans.

Brandon, a lot of people give shit to the Acid line, but I have some and they are very well made smokes. I'll bring some to the next meet.

And Jake and Brandon, you can't break up the trifecta. Don't blame me, it's just the way it is.

:twofinger

[magyarbetyar]

Just finished a Tatuje Corona. They are made in Miami out of Cuban materials. Just found it today at a smoke shop I found today in Walnut Creek. It was pretty smooth with a mild peppery note on the finish.

I don't smoke very often. Usually 1 a week with a nice Scotch.

My humidor is stocked with R&J's cuban and non-cuban, Rocky Patels, Sancho Panza, Avo, Montecristo, Fonseca, and La Flor Dominicanan. Also sharing space with my humidor is about 60 Hungarian non filter cigarettes made with shredded pure tobacco leaves. They are smooth as a baby's ass and twice as strong as a Malboro Red :teeth

[weak_link]

Just finished a Tatuje Corona. They are made in Miami out of Cuban materials.

Tatuaje's are nice- when I don't have plugs. :p

They have a sister brand called Cabaguan and they are supposed to mimic some pretty high end smokes for a cheaper price point. Haven't tried one to say for sure yet though.

I'm glad Brandon and Jake had such a good time. Welcome to the brotherhood of the leaf, it's all downhill from here. :teeth

[magyarbetyar]

Tatuaje's are nice- when I don't have plugs. :p

They have a sister brand called Cabaguan and they are supposed to mimic some pretty high end smokes for a cheaper price point. Haven't tried one to say for sure yet though.

I'm glad Brandon and Jake had such a good time. Welcome to the brotherhood of the leaf, it's all downhill from here. :teeth

You mean CabaIguan? I have one of those in my humidor also. Bought it today with the Tatujae. The T was a little hard on the draw for about the first 1.5 inches. After that is freed up. I will probably smoke the C next week sometime.

[Ratters]

No smokes for me today. Took a nap after the ride. But yesterday I had a Davidoff No.3, Camacho Diademas, Marcus Daniel, Tat West Coast, Camacho SLR Maduro, and RP Sun Grown.

Did you hit up the shop next to the hamburger place in Walnut Creek? They have a pretty good selection there. We have a pretty good shop up in Vacaville. But good ones are getting fewer and far between.

[uhmeebuh]

So, I tried the LG, Graycliff Crystal and Graycliff Espresso with Pacifisticuffs tonight along with a Glenfiddich 21 single malt.

I didn't really like the LG Diez - it seemed less flavorful than the Crystal and the came apart about halfway through. I did like the Espresso but the Crystal was the clear winner for the evening. Full of flavor but not as harsh as the Diez and smooth until the last little bit. You could really taste the espresso in the Espresso which was a nice change of pace.

So many to try!


Trifecta?!? :laughing

[magyarbetyar]

No smokes for me today. Took a nap after the ride. But yesterday I had a Davidoff No.3, Camacho Diademas, Marcus Daniel, Tat West Coast, Camacho SLR Maduro, and RP Sun Grown.

Did you hit up the shop next to the hamburger place in Walnut Creek? They have a pretty good selection there. We have a pretty good shop up in Vacaville. But good ones are getting fewer and far between.

I went to O'Sullivan Cigars on Locust street.

[Ratters]

Never been to O'Sullivans, I need to check that out. Soon.

And Brandon, gotta do the whole bike, guns, cigars trifecta. One just isn't enough. ;)

[magyarbetyar]

Never been to O'Sullivans, I need to check that out. Soon.

And Brandon, gotta do the whole bike, guns, cigars trifecta. One just isn't enough. ;)


Were you thinking of Cigar Emporium on Newell Ave? I am swinging by there today before I go to work. There also is a shop on Santa Rita Rd in Pleasanton called Mission Pipe Shop.

[magyarbetyar]

Looking to get this sampler maybe next month. Need to work some overtime first :teeth
http://www.my-cuban-cigars.com/Tasting-Samplers-specsub-25-Churchills.html

[Tazman]

Ratters you sux for getting me hooked on cigarbid.:hand ya bastid. Just for that next BBQ you get raw burgers.:twofinger

Ed

btw what where you serving at the last Z2 BBQ?

[Ratters]

Ratters you sux for getting me hooked on cigarbid.:hand ya bastid. Just for that next BBQ you get raw burgers.:twofinger

Ed

btw what where you serving at the last Z2 BBQ?


You're welcome Ed. ;)

Those were the El Mejor Espresso. Great smoke for the money. You can get a bundle of 20 of cbid usually for 25 bucks give or take. I'll bring some El Mejor Emeralds to the May 7 Sears day. I think you'll like those too.

Now did I tell you about www.joecigar.com? :twofinger

[magyarbetyar]

Hey Ratters I hit up that cigar shop by the burger place today. It is Cigar Emporium and they had a really nice selection. I picked up a 601 and a Black Pearl. Never tried either so thought I'd give them a shot. Got to tell you the 601 smells hell of good :cool Probably smoke that shit today sometime.

[Ratters]

601 Reds are one of my favorites. I'd like to try the other ones.

[weak_link]

I just picked up another 601 red in the hopes I enjoy it more than the last one. They are hot right now so figured I'd give 'em another shot.

[VOD]

So does anyone know of a good sample pack to get started?

[Ratters]

So does anyone know of a good sample pack to get started?

A lot of people say to start with mild stuff, but I think people should start with flavorful stuff. www.cigarsinternational.com has a bunch of good samplers by brand or by type. Look through and get one that looks interesting to you. Part of the joy of smoking is trying to find that great smoke.

Also, join up at www.clubstogie.com and people will send you more smokes than you know what to do with. :teeth

[weak_link]

Here's a good sampler for 'ya that kinda covers all the bases. If you feel like something light one day, it's in there. Full tits on? It's in there.

5 Vegas Gold
CAO Gold
Perdomo Champagne
Perdomo Platinum
Camacho Triple Maduro
5 Vegas Miami
Punch Elite
Camacho corojo
Graycliff G2
Graycliff Presidente (blue)
El Mejor Emerald
Punch Rare Corojo
Ghurka anything...they all kinda taste the same to me :p
Avo XO Notturno (the orange tubos)
Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage
Davidoff Aniversario no. 3

Um...try some of those and let us know how it goes. :)

Cigars are cool because while social, they are also very personal. Ratters hates some of the stuff I love. The only way for you to figure out what you like is to dive right in and try all kinds of different things.

Another great tip I picked up from Ratters and the group we herf with is to have some sugar around. If you feel woozy down a packet or two of sugar and it will help to neutralize the negative effects of the nicotine.

Puff slow, like one puff every one or two minutes once you get it burning nice and you should be good to go.

[Ratters]

Having a Drew Estate La Vieja Habana The Early Years Festival de Moroc that's been sitting around for a couple years. Actually a pretty good smoke.

Having people over Saturday if anyone feels like coming shoot me a pm.

[weak_link]

Having people over Saturday if anyone feels like coming shoot me a pm.


IN!

[Ratters]

My newest review: :teeth

www.stogiereview.com/fanforum/index.php?topic=742.0

[uhmeebuh]

So, I tried the Romeo Y Julieta Maduro Reserve and the Montecristo White on Saturday when a buddy came into town.

I really liked the RYJ - reasonably smooth, tasted good, and good construction. I'm finding that I like the maduros better and better.

The Montecristo seemed bland in comparision and even my non-cigar smoking friend felt it was less flavorful than the maduro. It was well made but burned unevenly - but I don't find that to be a big problem since I like playing with my lighters. :teeth

A few weeks ago I tried the Acid Blondie and was repulsed by the syrup (or syrup like substance) on the wrapper. I can see how some people like them but it was too much for me...

I also tried the CAO Earth Nectar and I liked the pipe-like smoke and flavor. But even the flavor became too much at the end. So, if/when I buy one again I'll be sure to pick up a corona. Does this make me a girl since I liked a flavored cigar? :laughing

[weak_link]

Does this make me a girl since I liked a flavored cigar? :laughing


Oh no, it's much worse than that. It makes you a flavored cigar liker!!!! :twofinger


I had a Punch Royal #12 from 2000 this afternoon and it was a fine smoke. Had higher expectations but not bad for a cheap Cuban. :p

[magyarbetyar]

Smoked a Fonseca Cubano Limitado the other day and thought it was very smooth no harshness and a creamy after taste.

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cig_view&itemcode=FNCLR

[Ratters]

I haven't found a Fonseca I like yet, they seem to focus on the more mild/medium smokes. I did finally finish a Dominican cigar, a Davidoff Eric gifted me.

[Baptistro]

I need to smoke a me a nice cigar. Someone hook me up with a nice medium bodies smoke, nothing that pulls too easy, I like a little resistance. Something that will go with what I've got left of my Oban.

Any of you guys want to play poker tomorrow night?

[Jakemate]

I need to smoke a me a nice cigar. Someone hook me up with a nice medium bodies smoke, nothing that pulls too easy, I like a little resistance. Something that will go with what I've got left of my Oban.

Any of you guys want to play poker tomorrow night?


I'm sure if you go to Ratters' on saturday, a random game could break out.

[Ratters]

Bap, come Saturday and I'll hook you up with a nice sampler. ;)

But for the time being look into the Oliva Series G cameroon and maduro. They are both medium bodied, great construction and great taste and not too pricey. :thumbup

[weak_link]

Yeah Bap- show up Sat and we'll hook you up brother!!

[Baptistro]

Can't do this Saturday or the next, but soon fellas.

[magyarbetyar]

Well I'm headed to the smoke shop to create my own little maduro sampler :teeth

[Ratters]

Which one? I tried going to the one on Locust but they were closed Mondays.

[weak_link]

Have you guys tried the La Aurora Emerald's? Awesome smoke, had my first one last night and I would highly recommend it. :thumbup

[magyarbetyar]

Which one? I tried going to the one on Locust but they were closed Mondays.

Went to the one by the burger shop you know of.

Smoked a Camacho triple maduro. . .wow great smoke. Gonna have to keep those in stock in the old humi :teeth

[Ratters]

Went to the one by the burger shop you know of.

Smoked a Camacho triple maduro. . .wow great smoke. Gonna have to keep those in stock in the old humi :teeth

They are the best. I have four boxes of the things. IF you really want to get some by the box, you'll save a lot by going to www.cigarwarehousehouston.com. It's $20 to join, but you'll save many times that on your first box, plus he sends you four cigars just for joining.

[Ratters]

Hey guys, going to have some people over for smokes on Saturday around 1ish for some smokes. PM me if you wanna come. I got burgers. :teeth

[weak_link]

Just finished up a Winston Churchill Marrakesh by Davidoff and if not for the price I'd smoke these things all the time. Has the woodsy Davidoff and Avo Xo-ish profile I like a lot.

I'm pretty sure I'm in for Saturday.

[MotardJunkie]

Wow a cigar thread on barf...cool I just started back in on cigars after many many years off.

Bought a humidor and quickly had to order another larger one dangit!
Just got in a shipment of mainly maduros. I got alot so they can age before I smoke them all.
Boxes of
Hoyo De Monterrey excaliber epicure maduro
La Flor Dominicana double ligero chisel maduro
Tatuaje havana VI angelos natural
Oliva serie V double robusto
Carlos Torano maduro robusto


i based the picks on reading a couple issues of cigar afficianado and smoking hopefully similar smokes from local shops.

Hopefully I didnt screw up too bad with my order

I was recently in bahamas for the company and i snuck back a few five packs of small cubans. im not into the gigantic cigars yet.
cohiba siglo II, montecristo no. 4, i think...cohiba secreto maduro, couldnt buy by the box of 20 as i had to get it in my suitcase with no room....that and these things are an arm and a leg

[Ratters]

Wow, you dropped some serious coin on smokes.

And you can't really screw it up, just buy what you like. Everyone's taste are different. The only way to screw up is by ordering from Thompsons. :laughing

We had a great time yesterday, here are some pics:
Bob and Jeff
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0138.jpg
Grant and Eric
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0139.jpg
Tam and "the boa"
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0140.jpg
Bob and the Culebra
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0142.jpg
The damage: (the ashtray is the size of a large punch bowl)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0145.jpg

Had a great time and Tam brought some great Kinder's steaks. Don't know how many cigars I had. But it was a lot. I was kinda hoping it woulda ended at our usual 8ish or so so I could head to the Sausage Fest, but we kept on smoking till about 11. Hope some of you guys can make the next one.

[wannabe]

OK, boys, I was too lazy to read through the whole thread, so I apologize in advance if these have already been mentioned. So far, the best Cigars I've had were the Churchills that I smoked in Costa Rica. (I'm still bummed that I chickened out of bringing some back with me.) Apparently, I like the more mellow smooth cigars.

When we were in Vegas a couple weeks ago, my buddy turned me on to Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur #3 cigar. Man that was some good-tasting stuff, and it is apparently dirt cheap. I'm no expert. I just know what I like.

Here's the link for the sampler:

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cig_view&itemcode=HOYTEN

Anyone here ever tried some Hoyo de Monterrey cigars? What did you think of them?

[magyarbetyar]

They are the best. I have four boxes of the things. IF you really want to get some by the box, you'll save a lot by going to www.cigarwarehousehouston.com. It's $20 to join, but you'll save many times that on your first box, plus he sends you four cigars just for joining.

OMG!! the member price's are of the chain!!!!

[cheezy]

The owner of a smokeshop gave me a couple of Black Pearls. Anyone tried them?

[Ratters]

Haven't tried one but they are a quality cigar. Post your thoughts after you have one.

No smokes for me today but had a great Camacho Corojo Maduro yesterday that really hit the spot.

[magyarbetyar]

The owner of a smokeshop gave me a couple of Black Pearls. Anyone tried them?

I had one. Not in the great category, but they are good.

[cheezy]

Cool, hey the best kinds are free!:Party

[FJRider]

Well, I'm gonna wanna try them all so I figured I'd splurge a bit on these first ones. :teeth

I'm curious about how the flavored cigars are viewed by the aficionados...like the Acid cigars.

One thing you learn about the Acid line: If you put your Acid cigars in the humi with your 'regular' cigars, they all turn into Acid cigars... I enjoy a Kuba Kuba from time to time (how often do people say 'that smells good!' when you're smoking a cigar?), but you have to keep them separate...

[magyarbetyar]

One thing you learn about the Acid line: If you put your Acid cigars in the humi with your 'regular' cigars, they all turn into Acid cigars... I enjoy a Kuba Kuba from time to time (how often do people say 'that smells good!' when you're smoking a cigar?), but you have to keep them separate...

That's good to know thanks :thumbup

[uhmeebuh]

One thing you learn about the Acid line: If you put your Acid cigars in the humi with your 'regular' cigars, they all turn into Acid cigars... I enjoy a Kuba Kuba from time to time (how often do people say 'that smells good!' when you're smoking a cigar?), but you have to keep them separate...

Luckily, I recevied that advice after reading about them *before* I tried any.

So, they stay separate from the other cigars in my humidor.... ;-)

[Ratters]

Hey, are coming tomorrow Brandon?

Just got my 30ct. travel humidor in the mail today. Plus a box of Oliva G maduros, a box of Camacho SLRs and a 601 Sampler.

[Jakemate]

Hey, are coming tomorrow Brandon?

Just got my 30ct. travel humidor in the mail today. Plus a box of Oliva G maduros, a box of Camacho SLRs and a 601 Sampler.


:|

[Ratters]

:|

Um, you were invited, you're lame excuse for not coming is your own problem. :|

And you're gonna pay on the back end for working on the sabbath anyhow. :x



:twofinger

[weak_link]

It's going to be freeking hot tomorrow. :x

[Ratters]

Just finished a Triple Maduro. Yummy as always.

Thinking of having some peeps over for a smoke on Sunday June 8. PM me if ya wanna come.

[uhmeebuh]

I made it to a BBQ today and tried a few new one's...for me anyway.

Drew Estates Java - came recommended by a fellow cigar fan (Bobarian) and it was a good smoke. Any more "infused" and I wouldn't like it. Slightly sweet with some coffee undertones and that's about all my poor palate could recognize. Draw was very easy so once I reached the halfway point the smoke was hot. It was almost soggy to the touch as it smoked. Average build quality...

CAO MX2 - Good build quality, moderate draw, moderately creamy smoke (more than the Rocky but less then the Camaco), good flavor, good overall overall. Got smoother at the halfway point. Would definitely smoke again.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 - I had this smoke second and it was really just OK to me. Not as creamy a smoke as the CAO, but good construction and draw. Burned well but didn't do much for me.

And, of course, a Camacho Triple Maduro - nothing to add here that Ratters hasn't already said :teeth

[weak_link]

Since I was in Utah on vacation I kinda went nuts. Of course I had to check out my buddies local b&m and I bought a Davidoff Diademan Fina 2006 and a Davidoff Short T and smoked 'em both while pulling fish out of a lake. Total relaxation with some premium smokes...hard to beat that.

Today I went for a 5 Vegas Miami (wile shooting guns :laughing) and a Davidoff 2000. I'm on a roll.

[Ratters]

Did you check out joe cigar today? :teeth

[weak_link]

Did you check out joe cigar today? :teeth


Ya, thx for the tip!

[magyarbetyar]

Smoked a Camacho 1962 last night. Itw as a little harsh on fist 1/2 inch or so, but after that OMG!! It became very mellow, with a nice creamy and almost sweet flavor to it. Ever-so slight leathery hint with very mild spice on the finish.

Deffinitely rated in my top 10. Actually looking for box deals on it right now :teeth

[Ratters]

CI is constantly having deals on the 1962. You can get boxes pretty cheap off cigarbid too. It's actually one of my least favorite of the Camachos, but maybe I'll have to try another, it's been awhile. If you come over on the 8th I think I'll have a couple for ya. ;)

[weak_link]

Well it was fun while it lasted- got laid off from the Cigar Lounge last night due to lack of customers. He just got City approval for his liquor license so hopefully I'll be back when the bar goes in. Until then...smoke 'em if you got 'em.

[Ratters]

That's sucky man. But yeah, he'll definitely need help when the bar goes in.

[magyarbetyar]

CI is constantly having deals on the 1962. You can get boxes pretty cheap off cigarbid too. It's actually one of my least favorite of the Camachos, but maybe I'll have to try another, it's been awhile. If you come over on the 8th I think I'll have a couple for ya. ;)

I'll be working overtime on the 8th :(

[magyarbetyar]

WOO HOO!! Just got my shipmnet of RP 1990 Churchills 5-pk. Also enroute is a sampler containing: 2 - Bolivar Robusto (5.5" x 50), 2 - Cohiba Robusto (5" x 49), 2 - La Gloria Cubana Wavelle (5" x 50), 2 - Macanudo Hyde Park Cafe (5.5" x 49), 2 - Partagas Naturales (5.5" x 50), a box (25) of Perdomo Champagne Robustos and an 8-pack Camacho sampler containing: 2 - Camacho 1962 Perfecto (4.5" x 50), 2 - Camacho 1962 Robusto (5" x 50), 2 - Camacho 1962 Torpedo (6" x 54), 2 - Camacho 1962 Churchill (7" x 48)

:cool :cool

[Ratters]

Man, you coulda come to my house and gotten all that shit for free. :hand

:twofinger

Only had four up shooting. Had a great Camacho Corojo Maduro, but I must say the Joya de Nicaragua Series C was pretty disappointing. Way too mild. But the great thing about cigars is there's always something great around the corner. :teeth

[Blind_Io]

Ok, I just found this thread and it seems like the perfect place to ask some questions I have had.

I haven't smoked many cigars and I've never bought them myself. What are some decent cigars for the relative nooblet? My tastes tend towards red wines and dark beers.

I'm in Richmond and fairly close to El Cerrito and Berkeley. Does anyone know of a friendly and helpful cigar shop in my general area? (Marin near the Richmond Bridge is a possibility too.)

[Tazman]

Hot tip for the day.

Graycliff Double Espressos

Creamy, rich medium body smoke. You won't be sorry.

[Ratters]

Yeah, I have a few left in the humi. Last one I had absolutely fell apart on me, which I've never had a Graycliff do. Good tasting smoke though.

Hey, you heading out my way for some smokes Sunday. :teeth

[Ratters]

Ok, I just found this thread and it seems like the perfect place to ask some questions I have had.

I haven't smoked many cigars and I've never bought them myself. What are some decent cigars for the relative nooblet? My tastes tend towards red wines and dark beers.

I'm in Richmond and fairly close to El Cerrito and Berkeley. Does anyone know of a friendly and helpful cigar shop in my general area? (Marin near the Richmond Bridge is a possibility too.)

If you like the heavy stuff, but not too heavy I highly reccommend the Oliva Series O and Series G cigars. Either Cameroon or maduro wrapper. They are very reasonably priced. Check out the Punch Rare Corojo too.

As for shops in the area, I don't know of any, but I don't live down that way. I guess the phone book would be your friend. Then you can try them out and report back here. :teeth

[Tazman]

Not this weekend. I haven't been home on a weekend in a month and if try to go anywhere I think my wife will shoot first and ask questions later. Next time.


Yeah, I have a few left in the humi. Last one I had absolutely fell apart on me, which I've never had a Graycliff do. Good tasting smoke though.

Hey, you heading out my way for some smokes Sunday. :teeth

[Ratters]

No worries. I'll bring ya up some smokes on the 14th when I head up to get my forks from Zoran. I'll bring some to Sears too. :thumbup

[magyarbetyar]

WOO HOO the Perdomos just arrived!

[Ratters]

WOO HOO the Perdomos just arrived!

Nice :thumbup

Last night joe cigar had ten packs of JdN Antano consuls for $24. So I ordered 5 of them. :toothless

Hey, I love these smokes. Just wish I woulda done it last time when they had them for $20.

[weak_link]

I'm starting off my morning with the perfect compliment to my coffee, a La Flor de Cano. Light with hints of floral tones, this is my new go to cheap CC.

[Ratters]

Hope you're having a great anniversary man. :thumbup

Had a mini herf today with Bob and Good Darrell at the cigar shop. Sorry you can't make tomorrow. :(

[MotardJunkie]

just had a padilla series 68 ...i think a robusto or double robusto? anyways im still kinda new at this but that smoke was smoooth and really freeking good.

Is that considered a strong cigar? I know it was rated high on cigar afficianado.

[Tazman]

Just discovered a new shop here in Tracy with a lounge. Nice place, about 14 commercial humidors filled with everything from daily smokers to the ones you want to age. If anyone is in the area shoot me an e-mail or give me a call (hint: you can find my # in the AFM rulebook) and we can grab a coffee and a smoke.

[Ratters]

Always great to find a new shop Taz. :thumbup

9rider- The 26 is a great smoke, a healthy medium in strength. I like Padilla smokes, have a bunch of the Obsidians.

[Ratters]

Well, today had an Illusion 68, a Nub Cameroon which was better than I expected, a Padilla Miami, some unbanded Honduran thing from the B&M, a Camacho Diploma Maduro which was very yummy, and a Camacho Coyolar to finish the night. Pretty good day of smoking. Missed ya Eric, it was a good one. :thumbup

[weak_link]

I was able to sneak in several very nice smokes today when no one was looking.

Davidoff 2000, cfo belicoso maduro, davidoff ani no 3, cohiba lonsdale and just ended with a party short. Had my own little premium herf today and still spent lots of time with the family so it worked out pretty good.

We ended up having the kid spend the night at the grandparents last night so we got to go to a dinner and a movie for the first time in almost two years, which was nice. :)

[Jakemate]

Well, today had an Illusion 68, a Nub Cameroon which was better than I expected, a Padilla Miami, some unbanded Honduran thing from the B&M, a Camacho Diploma Maduro which was very yummy, and a Camacho Coyolar to finish the night. Pretty good day of smoking. Missed ya Eric, it was a good one. :thumbup

The one camacho I had wasn't all that. The other camacho you gave me was good.

The nub was good, goofy, but good.

The commie import Jeff gave me was nice. But then, I like just about all the commie imports.

[Ratters]

Cigar: Punch Rare Corojo Magnum
Vitola: 5.1x54
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Honduran
Noticabbly absent: Corojo
Price: $8 at the B&M (CA), about $80 a box of 25 online

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Setting: Sun room, about 85 degrees, 6pm and having a Peach Snapple.

Pre-light: Cigar as a nice oily reddish brown wrapper with medium veins and a noticable seam. Cut was easy with the palio and the draw was just slightly resistant and left a sweet taste on the tongue. Cigar seemed fairly firmly packed without any real soft spots.

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First third: Lit up easily and the resting smoke from the toasting has a very pleasant aroma. Wish they made incense that smelled like this. Taste is initially fairly woody and slightly grassy. Smoke volume and body seem fairly medium and the strength on the mild side. Burn is a tad wavy but nothing that needs correcting yet. So far off to a decent start.

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Second third: Burn has corrected itself without any butane correction. Flavor is picking up a tad and the grassy flavor has gone away. The aftertaste is plesant and on the thin side. The ash seems fairly firm but has a nice hole right in the foot.

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Final third: Flavor has really picked up with some earthy as well as woody flavors. Body has picked up a bunch too. There is almost no spice to the cigar which is sometimes a nice thing. The ash has gotten a bit flakey, but I only ashed myself once, which is pretty good for me.

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Final thoughts: A good medium smoke with good strong flavors. I often reccommend these to newer smokers looking for something full flavored that's not going to kick their ass in the nicotine department. I find it funny that the Rare Corojo has a corojo so rare it's not even in the smoke.

Smoke again: Sure, I have a few more in the humidor
Buy again: At the B&M but probably not a box
Reccommend: Sure, already have

[Ratters]

Working on a Sancho Panza right now. This is the standard one, definitely not as good as the double maduro or extra fuerte.

[Ratters]

Gonna have my CAO America today.

Hope it doesn't suck. :teeth

[weak_link]

Gonna have my CAO America today.

Hope it doesn't suck. :teeth

I'm pretty sure it will. :laughing


Had me a Perdomo ESV '91 Connie at lunch and it didn't suck at all.

I think I'm going to go fire up an AVO.

[Ratters]

Yeah, it was pretty meh.

[Ratters]

Cigar: CAO America Landmark
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro and Natural
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Italian, and American
Binder: ?
Vitola: Landmark (super toro) 6x60
Price: About $10 at my B&M, but that was awhile ago. He was currently out of stock, probably due to the 4th of July holiday.

Setting: Sun room, about 5:30pm, and about 80 degrees out. Pairing with a Barq's root beer.

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Pre-light: The cigar has been resting in my humidor since last fall. It's a very pretty cigar. A bit large for my liking, I prefer smaller ring gauges. The pinstripe effect of the wrapper is attractive if a tad uneven. The wrapper has some medium size veins and a couple patches. The label is pretty, nice and loose which I really like in a cigar and the foot label came off easily. Cut was easy and the prelight draw was nice with a touch of hay taste to it.

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First third: Well, off to a bit of an uneven start, but I always have a hard time getting these large ring gauge cigars lit. The first tastes are kinda sweet with lots of smoke and nice looking zebra striped ash. Burn line is a bit thick and wavy but I kinda expected that with the double wrap. Flavors are mostly just tobacco, kinda nutty with a hint of wood to it. The intensity of flavors is kinda on the medium side as well. The ash stayed firm with no flakiness to about the inch and a half mark where it decided to drop in my lap. The smoke is nice and thick and medium in body.

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Second third: Right as I was finishing up the first third the maduro wrapper decided to come apart at the head. Luckily with the double wrap I just peeled a part off and still had the natural wrapper hanging tough. Flavors in the second third are staying pretty much the same, with maybe an increase in the nuttiness. The body is picking up just a tad, but still well in the medium range. The draw througout the cigar has been just about perfect with a slight resistance but producing plenty of smoke. As I get toward the end of the second third the flavor is getting a leather taste along with the nuttiness and the body is picking up even more. Burn continues to be wavy but nothing that needs correction.

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Final third: Well, once I took the label off the whole maduro wrapper wanted to unravel but I was able to keep it together for awhile. The flavors are picking up in intensity a bit and the body is getting into the medium/full range, but the flavors are staying pretty consistent. As I got to the last couple inches a bit of bitterness came up. I tried purging but it remained. Not a lot, just enough to feel on the back of the tounge. I finally ditched the cigar with about an inch left at the hour and thirty mark.

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Final thoughts: This was a very large, and minus the wrapper issue it seemed very well made. Overall not a bad smoke, but just not my taste. I don't think I'll be having another but I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend one to someone who likes the woody leathery taste.

Like it: Eh, it was OK, but not my flavor.
Buy again: Probably not
Reccommend it: Sure, if they like that particular flavor.

[cold100onhw1]

Wow how did I miss this thread for so long. I'm still a cigar noob, and still finding out what I like. Last night I had an El Major espresso, it was a really nice smoke. Started out kinda average, but then the last third was really creamy and smooth. I didnt want it to end!

[Ratters]

Yep, I have a couple bundles of those. Have to let them rest for a couple months but after that a really good smoke for the money. Welcome to the thread.

[weak_link]

Working on a San Cristobal El Principe and these things are little firecrackers. Next month is reorder time!

[Ratters]

Cigar: Padilla Obsidian
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua and Honduran corojo
Vitola: Belicoso 6x54
Price: About $5 a stick of CI but you can routinely get the bundles for under $50 on cbid

Setting: Sun room, about 85 degrees out. Drinking an IBC root beer. About 4:30pm.

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Prelight: Once the cello is removed you can see the cigar has a maduro wrapper of very inconsistent coloration. Even though this should be a fault I find it strangely attractive. The cigar is pretty squishy with a couple soft spots. It has been sitting in my humidor at 65% for a minimum of three months. I'm not a fan of belicosos because I can't peel the cap off but this cut cleanly enough with the Palio. The wrapper has a nice spicy smell to it that tingles the nose. The foot continues the spicyness but with a wet hay component.

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First third: The resting smoke as I completely lit the foot was very pleasant. The first draws were rewarded with thick clouds of spicy sweet nicaraguan tobacco. From somking so many Camachos I can really taste the corojo leaf in there mingling with the maduro sweetness. Right off the bat you can tell it is a hearty smoke, and though not full in strength of nicotene it is definitely full of flavor. Burn is wavy but even and ash is dark and separated. In fact after about 3/4 of an inch it collapsed on to my laptop and exploded.

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Second third: Well, as I hit the second third I had to give it a touchup. I find that cigars with thick maduro wrappers that are smoked on the slow side tend to burn the filler faster than the wrapper. Happens to me a lot as I'm a very slow and easily distracted smoker. But the flavor continues to be really great. A bitter sweet chocolate flavor with just a tingle of spice on the tongue. I haven't had one of these in awhile and I must say I'm really enjoying the visit with them again. The body is now in the medium to full range and the nic bite seems to be picking up a tad as well, or I'm just really tired from the day. :) Ash continues to be really flakey.

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Final third: Well, all has been great since the touchup. The flavors are bold and tasty. A coffee bitterness has started at the end of the second third that's really nice. Burn has been wavy but even, though I picked up the pace a bit. Overall a great flavorful earthy smoke so far. The aftertaste is pleasant and lingering. The smoke is wonderful and thick and great for blowing smoke rings. I did have to touch it at about the 2 inch mark, though I think it may have to do with the celing fan blowing down upon it. The body definitely entered the full range and the spice is kicking up a notch though still staying off the back of the throat.

Final thoughts: I've always really enjoyed these though you really have to give them some rest before they're really smokeable. I had a couple burn issues requiring touchups but nothing that detracted from the enjoyment of the smoke. Smoke time was a bit fast for me at 1:15, but I was picking up the pace to keep the burn right. This cigar really pairs well with the rootbeer and brings out the molasses taste out of the IBC. I'm glad I still have a bundle and change of these left, I really need to start smoking them more often. :) Overall a great smoke for about $2.50 a stick.

Smoke again: Soon.
Buy again: For sure when I come close to running out and can give them a three month lead time until I smoke them. And of cbid, of course
Reccommend: Highly for people who like a full bodied spicy sweet maduro.

[ysrfreak87]

Well fellow Barf'ers I just finished the best cigar I've had in long time. It's call a Acid, Ming Dynasty. Has any one tryed one yet, I highly recomend it????

[Ratters]

Well fellow Barf'ers I just finished the best cigar I've had in long time. It's call a Acid, Ming Dynasty. Has any one tryed one yet, I highly recomend it????

A lot of the cigar cognisciente pooh pooh the Acid cigars. Personally I found quite a few that were enjoyable, though I don't really smoke them anymore. If you loved it try to score some off cigarbid.com to save some dough.

Had a Camacho SLR Maduro tonight. Man I love those things.

[Ratters]

Hey, I'm published. :teeth

http://www.stogiereview.com/

[Ratters]

Got published again. :teeth http://www.stogiereview.com/08/28/2008/guest-review-free-cuba/

[sparky80]

I'm starting to get more so into cigars too. My first one was a real montecristo and it was most delightful. Steve gave me a couple and they were a bit strong for my weak self.
I like the more mild and sweet ones... had some cuesta rey's which aren't all that bad. Maybe I'll venture off and try some of the ones talked bout on here.

[Ratters]

Show up on a Monday and I'll bring ya some more mild ones James. ;)

[sbk62]

"Had a Camacho SLR Maduro tonight. Man I love those things." Rattters.

I believe I am addicted to these little buggers. The perfectos are 15 minute smoke which is about all the free time I have these days.

[weak_link]

Graycliff Crystal Toro 6x50





Graycliff Crystal Toro 6x50

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Cigars International blurb:

“Often compared to the beloved Ashton VSG, the Crystal Series is a bold, medium to full-bodied gem. Rated 90+ on more than one occasion, in addition to “Best of the Best” honors from Robb Report, this flavorful lovely combines a thick and oily Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper with a complex mixture of supremely aged long-fillers from Brazil, Nicaragua, and Honduras. As an added bonus, a rare strain of Grecian tobacco was carefully blended into this cigar, adding a lovely spice to the fray. After significant box-aging, the Crystal Series blankets the palate with bold, yet elegant flavors, including leather, earth, pepper, and a sweet aftertaste that complements the cigar’s rich core perfectly.

This just might be Graycliff’s most sophisticated handmade. “



Partnered with Johnny Walker Green

Setting: garage with dog, 101 F

Pre-light inspection:

Dark, slightly toothy wrapper with slightly grassy pre-light draw. Nothing remarkable nor nothing negative to report.

First 1/3

Cap cuts off easily with a twist & snip of the Palio cutter and reveals an even, smooth draw.

Fires right up with a torch and draw remains smooth.

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Earthy tones hit the palate with a thick smoke that's fun to roll around in the mouth. Finish has a hint of sweetness with a lingering spice. The JW Green is really brining out the spice in the finish. Working towards the end of the first third, the draw reveals the earth tones and leather building in intensity while keeping the slightly spicy, long finish. Ash has been holding firm and keeping the draw cool and very smooth.



2/3

Smoke gets richer, fuller in body. While still smooth, the spice is becoming more pronounced and it's very easy to pass the smoke though the nose. Heating up a little at the end of the second third but mostly likely because I'm smoking it a bit on the fast side. Ash refuses to drop but the burn line has gone from laser even to a slightly flowery edge. Nothing horrible, just an observation. Very relaxing smoke thus far and leaves my mouth with a little tingle.

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3/3

Ash finally dropped. Earth and leather have edged the spice out of the way on the draw. Finish reminds me of the warmth from jalapeño pepper oil on the tip on my tongue. The Crystal has that Graycliff flavor profile I can't quite place from the Original and Professional, just less of it. Maybe it's a bit fuller bodied and less grassy but I'm not good enough to tell you what that flavor profile is that isn't quite there. This smoke has gone though several subtle changes I wish I could tell you more about but again, my palate just isn't developed enough to describe them all to you.



Liked it: Yes

Buy again? Yes

Recommend? Yes, goes great on a full stomach. I enjoy the subtle changes all the way throughout this smoke and appreciate that it remains smooth to the nub.

[Ratters]

Crap, I forgot I was going to smoke one of those today. Well, maybe Thursday. :)

Just finishing up a Camacho Corojo Maduro. Yum.

[Ratters]

Now just finishing up a Camacho SLR Maduro. Yummmmmmy.

And today got a box of 18 well aged Camacho Diploma Maduros for $87.

And got the cbid statement for the week. :cry
Sampler pack of Greycliff 1666 for $29
5 pack of the Padilla Achilles for $19
Bundle of Obsidians for $34
Box of Camacho Monarcha Maduros for $88
Box of Camacho SLR Maduro Rothschilds for $73

Sure, shoulda spent the money on track days, but they were all great deals. :teeth

[weak_link]

You did get some pretty good deals there. Saving yourself into the poorhouse again, eh?

:laughing

I'm smoking a Camacho Corojo you gave to me in fact. ;)

[Ouches]

"Had a Camacho SLR Maduro tonight. Man I love those things." Rattters.

I believe I am addicted to these little buggers. The perfectos are 15 minute smoke which is about all the free time I have these days.

Any of you guys happen to know a b&m that stocks these in the south bay? I have no room to store online orders. Wonderful little guys though.

Thanks.

[Ratters]

You can get 5packs online too. Don't know of any shops down south that would have them for sure. I guess get a phone book and call around.

Herf my house Saturday 2pm. PM me if ya wanna come. :D

[Ratters]

Cigar: Camacho Coyolar Titan
Vitola: 6x60
Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran
Price: Box is about $135 off CI. Got mine for significantly less on Cbid.

Setting: Sitting outside for this one. About 4:30pm 80 degrees out or so and a light cool breeze. Pairing with a Snapple Peach Tea.

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Pre-light. The cigar comes in cello and a nice simple black and gold band. The wrapper is medium brown, slighly mottled and fairly veiny. It is firm with a slight soft spot near the head but nothing to be concerned about. The cigar cut easily using the Cranial Screw Top method with the Palio. Typical free draw that already puts a tingle on the tongue. Smelling the foot is really sweet tobacco that belies what's about to come.

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First third: The cigar lit up easlily. This one strangely didn't start with the pepper blast I get from the perfectos. Maybe the length and girth of the cigar mellowed the initial blast. This cigar has also been in the humi for about ten months which may have mellowed it a bit. The ash is solid and white with some wave to the burn, but I'm gonna let it go to see if it becomes a problem. Ash dropped at a little over an inch in one big chunk. Body is in the medium range right now. The flavor is heavily of leather with a mild spice and some sweetness. Really different from the perfectos I've been having lately.

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Second third: Ok, now the spice is starting to pick up as is the body. The leather continues to dominate and the pepper is definitely there, but not the pepper bomb the smaller one is. As I neared the end of the first third the body really started picking up as well as the amount of smoke. The finish is really smooth with the lingering spice, but not thick or heavy feeling. The burn line has evened out and not required any touchups. The ash just seems to want to chunk off an inch at a time. About halfway through the stick a woody/earthy flavor starts coming into the background. There is also a faint bitterness but the good kind, definitely not unpleasant, just feel it at the side of the tongue. The funny thing is that though the leather dominates the flavor is constantly changing in the background making it an interesting and enjoyable cigar to smoke so far. The burn rate actually seems to be fast for such a large cigar. Usually a cigar this size it would take me over an hour to reach the halfway point and I'm here in about fortyfive minutes or so. The cigar seems to be pretty firmly packed so I'm a bit puzzled, but maybe the free draw has something to do with it?

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Final third: Ah, here's the pepper bomb I was expecting. Odd, cause the prefecto starts out as a pepper bomb and smooths out where this seems to be doing the opposite. Body is in on the medium side of full, definitely not the super full that Camacho claims it is, though I am starting to feel the nic a tad. But this is my second cigar of the afternoon after a small lunch. The smoke in the second half has become really rich and creamy, though the finish is still not very thick or lingering.

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Final Thoughs: Well, this is my first one since I bought the box ten months ago, I usually smoke the small perfectos, and this definitely wasn't what I was expecting. Overall I really enjoyed the cigar. The flavors were great and always interesting. The pepper/spice wasn't overpowering and I got a nice nic buzz. I think I'm gonna have to move the box from the back of the humidor. I was surprised at how quickly this smoked. An hour and a half total smoke time. I usually get another hour out of the Triple Maduro of the same size. But really a great smoke.

Smoke again: Yep
Buy again: Yep, when these run out, but not for msrp. But for a box under a hundred off cbid I sure will. Maybe a smaller size though.
Reccommend: Yep

My dog stopped by to say Hi
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Oh, and here's a pic of two flies doing it on the cello.

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[weak_link]

Nice review but the fly pron is what got me excited.

[Ratters]

Herfin at my house Saturday the 25th: http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4404060#post4404060

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OK, smoking again at my house December 7th. No cards this time, just smokes. Starting early cause it's a Sunday. PM me for directions if you wanna come.