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M marcb7Member
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Originally posted by stickman:
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Originally posted by marcb7:
My Father LE 2011 "Unbanded". Very enjoyable cigar, worth seeking out!

Are the 2011 LE's unbanded, or did you have something 'extra-special'? That's a toro, right?


No I didnt do anything special to them, they havent been released as far as I know yet. I also dont think they will come in coffins this year, which is perfectly fine by me!
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by stickman:
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Originally posted by kingofcool:
That being said, what are accessible (in price, enjoyment and availability) cigars that got y'all started?

...an accessible stick that's still my favorite is the Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Generoso (Toro), a Nicaraguan puro with a Corojo Oscuro wrapper that is as delicious and full-flavored as any cigar I've tried so far and which I've purchased for as little as $5 on special online...

Seriously, right now these are available as a 'Daily Deal' right now online at cigarsinternational dot com for $40 for a ten-pack. At $4 a cigar, this is an amazing QPR! For the record, I am not affiliated with Cigars International, Don Pepin Garcia, or any entities related to either.
S stickmanMember
Just tried my first Montecristo Grand Edmundo LE 2010: in terms of flavor, this is far and away the best Cuban I've tried yet. Fantastic sweet green tea and honey flavors from the moment it was lit, adding more savory, earthy flavors as it burned. I purposely chose to smoke this particular stick first because it seemed to have some construction issues (uneven color in the wrapper and some unevenness in the firmness, especially at the foot), and these translated naturally into some frustrating burn issues that needed constant attention to keep on track. In the end, inspiringly delicious but not a relaxing endeavor by any means.
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Do you guys normally go for the humidifying pack and/or the vacuum wrap?

Humidifying pack for me. I've been impressed with how well they work for some time after shipping. I've kept small numbers of sticks (fewer than 10) in ziplock bags for weeks with humipaks, and when I put my hygrometer in the bag to check it - bang, spot on at 69% humidity. :thumbs-up:
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by KSC02:
I highly value an extremely well constructed cigar

Here, here. Again since I consciously picked the 'worst one' by external inspection, hopefully I simply got the dud out of the way. This really is some amazing tobacco; among the savory elements, the one that I can still taste in my memory is a deep roasted nut flavor. 'Surprised I forgot to mention it in my earlier posting. Given time to reflect, I will buy another box of 10. As LE's seem to go, it's not unreasonably priced, IMHO.
M markjahnkeMember
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Originally posted by stickman:
Seriously, right now these are available as a 'Daily Deal' right now online at cigarsinternational dot com for $40 for a ten-pack. At $4 a cigar, this is an amazing QPR! For the record, I am not affiliated with Cigars International, Don Pepin Garcia, or any entities related to either.


Couldn't agree more. I got in on this as well, and have been smoking these on the golf course. Wish they'd have the same sale again...I'd load up! Nice smoke for the money.

Tonight is a CAO The Sopranos Edition that a colleage gave me...ehhh. -mJ
M marcb7Member
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Originally posted by wine+art:
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by wine+art:
Bolivar Royal Corona Habana... I'm guessing.

Habana indeed.

Your thoughts on this smoke? Enjoyable for you?


Excellent, and far better than my putting today.



KSC is correct, one of my old faithfuls! I enjoyed a Anejo 49 and a HdM Double Corona (Cuba) today on the golf course as well.

First round of the year, hit it pretty good but short game was aweful...74.
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by Jersey Foodies:
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Originally posted by stickman:
At $4 a cigar, this [Don Pepin Blue Label Toro] is an amazing QPR!...

Couldn't agree more. I got in on this as well, and have been smoking these on the golf course. Wish they'd have the same sale again...I'd load up!...

Mine just arrived, and they smell absolutely scrumptious! CI has deals on these fairly often, either in the Daily Deals or in Make Me an Offer. This is the third time I've purchased these from CI, never for more than $5 a stick. Just crazy good and remarkably consistent, which means a lot in my book.
wineismylifewineismylifeMember
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Originally posted by stickman:
Just tried my first Montecristo Grand Edmundo LE 2010: in terms of flavor, this is far and away the best Cuban I've tried yet. Fantastic sweet green tea and honey flavors from the moment it was lit, adding more savory, earthy flavors as it burned. I purposely chose to smoke this particular stick first because it seemed to have some construction issues (uneven color in the wrapper and some unevenness in the firmness, especially at the foot), and these translated naturally into some frustrating burn issues that needed constant attention to keep on track. In the end, inspiringly delicious but not a relaxing endeavor by any means.


10 pack just arrived. Cool Now how long before I fire up the first one is the question. Smile
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by wineismylife:
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Originally posted by stickman:
Just tried my first Montecristo Grand Edmundo LE 2010: in terms of flavor, this is far and away the best Cuban I've tried yet...

10 pack just arrived. Cool Now how long before I fire up the first one is the question. Smile

I look forward to seeing what you think of them. Smile
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