Cigar smokers?

A brisk (a little too brisk) evening in the Eastern Townships last night. On the front porch listening to the howling coyotes.

Cohiba Esplendidos

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Originally posted by stickman:

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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. Now how long before I fire up the first one is the question.

I look forward to seeing what you think of them.

The first one was a dud. It canoed on me right from the start and O could never get it to recover. Pretty much burned as a hot mess. I'll let the rest sit in my highly seasoned humidor for at least a couple of weeks and see if I have a better go the next time.

stickman, send me an email to <email removed>. I want to email you a picture of this thing. LOL!

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Originally posted by wineismylife:

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Originally posted by stickman:

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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. Now how long before I fire up the first one is the question.

I look forward to seeing what you think of them.

The first one was a dud. It canoed on me right from the start and O could never get it to recover. Pretty much burned as a hot mess. I'll let the rest sit in my highly seasoned humidor for at least a couple of weeks and see if I have a better go the next time.

stickman, send me an email to or friend me on Facebook. I want to email you a picture of this thing. LOL!

Joe, I will email you Stick's info.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
The first one was a dud. It canoed on me right from the start and I could never get it to recover. Pretty much burned as a hot mess...
stickman, send me an email I want to email you a picture of this thing. LOL!

Joe, I will email you Stick's info.

Thanks for sharing. Painfully humorous, I'm afraid. Wow. Then again, your description as a 'hot mess' is eerily accurate. Ouch.

Well got back from Foxwoods last night...still in a daze. I remember some of the cigars we smoked, I believe there was a bottle of wine or four as well, something from Tuscany 2001 and Bordeaux 1990. I think it was good? Mostly drank Macallan 18, still bleeding scotch.

Cigars were:

Cohiba BHK 56
Montecristo Sublime
LGC Sublime
My Father LE 2011

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Originally posted by marcb7:
...Cohiba BHK 56
Montecristo Sublime
LGC Sublime
My Father LE 2011

:two-thumbs-way-up:

Cohiba BHK 52 - brilliant as usual.

I just read where California State Bill 575 has passed, expanding the prohibition on smoking to include retail tobacco shops.

The mind boggles.

nice cigars everyone is firing up.....

Just got another box of 2010 LE Montecristo grand edmundos. Got a lot of these now

Letting these sleep for a looong time.

Fired up a cohiba reserva esplendido on the weekend. On deck for tonight, bolivar simones.

St. Luis Rey Pacifico....fantastic!

marcb7, any way you can post a link to a photo of your humidor? I'm curious to see how you're storing your cigaros.

Hey Joe,

I wouldnt have a clue how to post a pic, however have you ever seen one of those huge marine white coolers, like 110QT? Thats pretty much what I use with boveda packs for full boxes. I have a few desk tops as well for loose sticks and a foot locker humidor for odd shaped boxes.

If you want me to email you a picture I certainly can do that with my phone....im not completely moronic.

Yeah, I know what you're talking about. Go ahead and send a few pics of your gear though. <removed email>.

Sent Joe...hopefully you can see them ok?

Thanks Marc! Got them.

08 party short last night. Delicious

Which websites do you guys recommend for buying cigars? And are there any good "sample packs" out there that are worth a damn for someone who is relatively new to cigars and is looking to try different varieties/styles to figure out what I like?

I like CI

Good prices and service.

PH

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I like CI

Good prices and service.

+1 Cigar Place is also worthy of a recommendation.

Last evening...H. Upmann "Flying Pig"

Monday afternoon was a Padron, Punch and Don Pablo.

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Originally posted by stickman:
Thanks for sharing. Painfully humorous, I'm afraid. Wow. Then again, your description as a 'hot mess' is eerily accurate. Ouch.

Gave one to a fellow cigar lover to smoke on Monday afternoon. Although it didn't canoe like mine did it burned like a hot mess until he finally gave up a little over half way through. That's 2 for 2 bad showings.

A few evenings ago:

Cohiba Maduro 5

Turned a little too acidic half way. Not as enjoyable as I expected it to be.

Cohiba BHK 56 to celebrate the Canucks first round victory. Great smoke, so much power and finesee.

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Originally posted by Dunder:
Cohiba BHK 56 to celebrate the Canucks first round victory. Great smoke, so much power and finesee.

Very nice! I will do the same if the Habs can pull it out.

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Originally posted by KSC02:
A few evenings ago:

Cohiba Maduro 5

Turned a little too acidic half way. Not as enjoyable as I expected it to be.

Vintage? Possible sick period?

Had a Sancho Panza Corona tonight from 03'...lots of chocolate and coffee flavors..medium body, could see this smoke go very nicely with an aged Port.

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Originally posted by marcb7:

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Cohiba Maduro 5

Turned a little too acidic half way. Not as enjoyable as I expected it to be.

Vintage? Possible sick period?

Possible. I purchased from a legal dealer in Playa del Carmen (not surprising, a lot of counterfeits there) but I neglected to check the vintage on the box.

KSC,

I wonder if it was a fresh stick with ammonia still present? Was it Sharp/bitter? I dont smoke a ton of Cohibas but with my experience the larger ring guage ones needs a few years for all the ammonia to die off.

Do you typically smell the cigar before you light it?

Last night after an off-line.

Bolivar Belicosos Habana.

The finest stick I have had this year.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:

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Originally posted by stickman:
Thanks for sharing. Painfully humorous, I'm afraid. Wow. Then again, your description as a 'hot mess' is eerily accurate. Ouch.

Gave one to a fellow cigar lover to smoke on Monday afternoon. Although it didn't canoe like mine did it burned like a hot mess until he finally gave up a little over half way through. That's 2 for 2 bad showings.

:shaking-head: What a pity that such an exquisitely blended cigar is plagued by such atrocious construction issues. Just a shame.

Agreed. I'm going to leave my remaining 8 in the humidor for quite a while and pray for better days.

My Father Limited Edition 2010. While I find myself more consistently enjoying smaller vitolas recently (e.g., Liga Privada Dirty Rat, Man o' War Puro Authentico, H. Upmann Mag 46), a great toro remains my preference for special occasions. Just the feel of this cigar (6 1/2 x 52) in the hand is a thing of pleasure. It reminded me of the first time I wrote with a hefty Mont Blanc pen; it turns something ordinary and easily taken for granted into a moment of appreciation and respect. This is not the most complex stick Pepin has blended, but it's savory and deep with rich tobacco, dry wheat cereal, malt, and pepper, varying in degrees as the stick burns. That this stick also exhibited and absolutely perfect draw from beginning to end and only needed a couple, easy corrections made this a joy to smoke.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Agreed. I'm going to leave my remaining 8 in the humidor for quite a while and pray for better days.

'Pray' is right. I've got nine left and was actually considering buying another box. Your 2 for 2 and my 1 for 1 poor showings may be enough to dissuade me. Hmm.

Sorry to hear that guys in regards to the Monte....I have about a box and a half left and luckily have had no burn issues. There has been a couple of soft spots noticed but tasted and burnt fine.

Yesterday enjoyed a Montecristo A from 2005 on the golf course.

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Originally posted by marcb7:
Sorry to hear that guys in regards to the Monte....I have about a box and a half left and luckily have had no burn issues. There has been a couple of soft spots noticed but tasted and burnt fine.

'Glad to hear your batting average has been better than ours. My box code is MGA NOV 10 from PE. How does that compare to yours?

Mine are from May and June...potentially the issue, they may simply need a bit of time depending on humidity/temp....but if its rolled poorly, unfortunately, there is nothing that will help them.

My box code is MBA NOV 10.

Last night was an Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserve Number 46 Madura Dominica.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Last night was an Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserve Number 46 Madura Dominica.

I haven't had the 46 yet, but I've never met an Anejo I didn't like... a lot!