Cigar smokers?

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Originally posted by WineDaddy:
...I was wondering if anyone from the Toronto or Montreal crews had any interest in a source on Cubans... Just trying to be helpful.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
If you have any difficulties sourcing a Toro, let me know. Glad to hook you up.

I will ask/say it again: is there a more generous group of people with more goodwill than those who call themselves 'cigar smokers'?

Thanks for the offer PH. If I can't acquire them myself, I will indeed keep you in mind. Many thanks.

Like My Father alot!! The petite robusto and toro are the best sizes IMO, had the beli, it was just shy of great.

Today, while playing 36 holes I enjoyed a Fuente Rosado Classic, Anejo 46, Vegas Unico and Trinidad Coloniale afterwards....splurged today and had a few more than usual...oh well, too nice of a day!!

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Originally posted by WineDaddy:
With cigar season upon us.....

I know we have a bit more temperate climate down here, WineDaddy.......... but cigar season and grilling season are pretty much 12 month seasons in my world!!

PH

on deck for the weekend with some good beer, and maybe a huge wine (Nido?):

Murcielago Capa Negra Robusto
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Imperiales

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Originally posted by jorgerunfast:
on deck for the weekend:
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Imperiales

I'll be interested to hear your impressions.

I don't smoke cigars. Here is the latest from Maryland.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/bu...513,0,4265618.column

Just finished my first Opus X Lost City Toro (so-called anyway; it's actually 6 3/4 x 48, closer to a Churchill by most producers). Outstanding smoke, IMHO: started out with lots of raisin bran notes and ended up reminding me of a cherry pipe tobacco I recall from my youth. So smooth and elegant, even my GF liked it! The absolutely top-drawer construction really added to the pleasure of this smoke. When the ash falls only twice from a 6+-inch cigar, that's some impressive rolling!

The toro is the best size of the Lost City IMO. Its an expensive smoke, somewhere in the high 20, low 30's in this area. Im not convinced its worth that price tag but it is a very enjoyable cigar.

Stickman, Im impressed, it does have alot of raisin/date flavors with almost a cherry cola background and I also detected a little spice here and there, perhaps nutmeg?


Yesterday, on the course, Federal 90th Rosado....these are getting better each time I try one.

Yesterday: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2

Really wonderful. Made possible by a generous fellow cigar lover. Thanks!!

PH

During our Spring scarmble today in 50 degree frickin ass cold weather I enjoyed a Juan Lopez #1 from 08'. The cigar faired better than my team....

Today's selection...La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Robusto Nicaraguan. Well made cigar but I didn't care for it. A bit harsh for my taste.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Today's selection...La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Robusto Nicaraguan. Well made cigar but I didn't care for it. A bit harsh for my taste.

Harsh in what regard Joe? Spicy? Tannic? Strong nicotine kick? Not a favorite of mine by any means, just curious.....

I would say a strong nicotine kick up front. It did finally settle in but by the time it did my palate was pretty much shot.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Churchill.

We are having two other couples over for brunch tomorrow to celebrate an upcoming first child for one of the couples. Today I purchased 3 cigars for the men-folk to have after brunch. Don Lino Flor Fina; I asked the sales guy for a lighter, mild style for complete amateurs. I fully expect to turn green, lose my breakfast, or maybe a little of both!

I do not expect to add cigars as a hobby!

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Churchill.

What did you think?

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Originally posted by marcb7:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Churchill.

What did you think?

I did not have high expectations for some reason. That said, I thought it was well made and clearly an above average cigar, but will not go out of my way to seek more.

I was going to say that if you are having a tough time finding good cigars in your area Im sure someone could send you a few.....

My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto

loved it, smooth, the wrapper was very nice. i picked up some raisins on it that that i thought gave a nice touch.


had it with a dogfish head namaste

great afternoon with friends.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by WineDaddy:
With cigar season upon us.....

I know we have a bit more temperate climate down here, WineDaddy.......... but cigar season and grilling season are pretty much 12 month seasons in my world!!

PH

Thanks PH, Wiml and W&A have been kind enough to rub that in also. It has been the worst spring here in 20 years. I can't take it anymore. 9 celcius and raining here. BBQ'd a steak with my umbrella and am now sitting in Kitchen and sticking my head outside every 2 minutes to "enjoy" a Bolivar Petit Belicoso EL!

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Originally posted by WineDaddy:
Thanks PH, Wiml and W&A have been kind enough to rub that in also.

I don't recall that. I must have let you off easy.

Last night after my massage:

Cohiba Robusto Dominicana

i havne't smoked a cigar in many year, but am asking my fellow forum members, what's a really nice cigar I can get in the states to hand out to a few friends?

I like cedar/light woodiness with a touch of sweetness on the finish.

Partagas Serie D. No. 4 on the first nice night in Toronto this spring.

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Originally posted by g-man:
i havne't smoked a cigar in many year, but am asking my fellow forum members, what's a really nice cigar I can get in the states to hand out to a few friends?

I like cedar/light woodiness with a touch of sweetness on the finish.

g-man
I'd say a Montecristo.If you can get them outside of NY you can find them cheaper, NY & CA tobacco tax is ridiculous.

My Father LE 2011. Excellent!

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Originally posted by CRB:

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Originally posted by g-man:
i havne't smoked a cigar in many year, but am asking my fellow forum members, what's a really nice cigar I can get in the states to hand out to a few friends?

I like cedar/light woodiness with a touch of sweetness on the finish.

g-man
I'd say a Montecristo.If you can get them outside of NY you can find them cheaper, NY & CA tobacco tax is ridiculous.

which one?

they make like 40 different kinds.

g-man
Sorry. I would say the regular Dominican that comes in the yellow box. The Double Corona is a good size and a little bigger ring size than the #3.

thanks

i'll be on the look out!

Tatuaje Reserva SW. Very well-constructed, solid cigar, but only good - not great - flavor profile. No complaints, really, but I had high hopes that were not met.

A new box of Bolivar Royal Coronas just showed up in the mail.

Just finished a 08' BBF....these are in a great place right now.

Over the weekend had a Partagas Lusi from 2008, also very nice, probably my favorite double corona from a recent year.

BTW, very much appreciated your 'contributed' stick over the weekend, marcb. Nice smoke.

My pleasure sir

MC #2, celebrating the Canucks trip to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 17 years. Tasted extra sweet.

Bolivar Junior. Excellent small cigar. Excellent.

PH

As an accompaniment to a late-night discussion: Opus X Perfexcion X - so elegant and refined. Quickly becoming my favorite Opus, or any Dominican puro for that matter.

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Originally posted by stickman:
As an accompaniment to a late-night discussion: Opus X Perfexcion X - so elegant and refined. Quickly becoming my favorite Opus, or any Dominican puro for that matter.

I've always been an Arturo Fuente fan and have enjoyed each Opus that I've had. For some reason they get a bad rap, almost like they are an overpriced status brand.

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Originally posted by snipes:

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Originally posted by stickman:
As an accompaniment to a late-night discussion: Opus X Perfexcion X...

I've always been an Arturo Fuente fan and have enjoyed each Opus that I've had. For some reason they get a bad rap, almost like they are an overpriced status brand.

I'm not very deeply experienced with Opus, but I've had the xXx (mini-belicoso), the Fuente Fuente (5 5/8 x 42), and the Perfecxion X (6 1/4 x 48) each more than a couple times, and I've tried a few others (Lost City Toro, Perfexcion No.4, Robusto) once, and I've never been anything less than impressed with the inherent quality and craftsmanship. Perhaps those looking for a fat, creamy, chocolatey experience may be disappointed, but if you take them for what they are, I believe their quality is beyond argument.

SLR Exclusivo Asia Pacifico. I'm actually still smoking this as I type. Started with lots of green tea up front, followed by lots of toast and dried fruit flavors. Me likey! 'Sorry I couldn't wait until I had finished it, but it may be some time before I can post again, and I wanted to thank marcb7 for this sample.