Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary
July 12, 2010
Current Contest:
Check out Brian's review of the Gran Habano Azteca for details on how to win Cigars and Swag.
Contest: Win a box of Nub Cameroon Box Pressed Torpedos
The prize is a box of Nub Box Pressed Torpedos.
Courtesy of RGianelli
This contest is even simpler than last months Fumee World contest. All you have to do to enter is simply tell me what you are smoking (or were smoking). One contest entry per person, per day. Contest ends on July 31, 2008. A winner will be selected at random early in the month of August and announced here on Stogie Review.
Good luck
I’d love to see the comments climb on this one
so don’t be bashful and enter every day!
so don’t be bashful and enter every day!
To kick things off, I’m currently smoking an Ashton Aged Maduro for next weeks review.
Recently smoked a Nub Conn. Torpedo and Nording Torpedo. Have an Opus X and an Edge Maduro waiting in the wings to be smoked over the weekend.
Today I’m starting off with a VS 10th anniv.. I have a Camacho 10th anniv. lined up for lunch and a Camacho Triple ready for dinner.
Just smoked a Oliva Serie G Maduro yesterday, im starting the day with a CAO gold
Last night (4th of July) sat out in front of the house listening to what sounded like WW3 enjoying a Trinidad Maduro
Nub Cameroon 460 is my latest flavor of the week. Not only is it a tasty cigar, but it reminds me of my beginning days when I thought “the fatter the better” is how you judge a cigar. It was great to share the new style with a few of my friends who I have recently recruited to the cigar world.
Smoked a CAO America followed by a Camacho Liberty 2006 last night for the 4th. I plan on smoking a CG4 today followed by ???
Last night started with a Camacho Liberty 07 and finished with a CAO America Monument..
Yesterday I had a Romeo y Julieta Bully and a Sancho Panza Double Maduro La Mancha.
Yesterday my last smoke was Black Pearl Morado.. today I have no idea what to smoke yet.. one of the nubs would be nice..
Cupido doble was the smoke of choice yesterday as I watched my neighbors try to blow up the neighborhood.
I just finished a Punch Grand Cru! But would love some Nubs!
Started my day with a Cohiba.
just smoked an Oliva series G cameroon on the 4th, smoking a nub connecticut 460 today and I have a Rocky Patel Decades torpedo lined up for my son’s 1st birthday Sunday.
Yesterday I smoked a Miranda Tabacos Maximilliano cigar. It’s extremely rare cigar and it’s a all Mexican tobacco and it is made in Mexico.
Smoke a Camacho Liberty 2007 last night and started off the morning with a Oliva Serie O Natural.
I’m starting my morning with a CAO Gold.
I’m smoking a Nub Habano 466 – a great follow-up to the 4th.
Camacho 1962 corona
I’m smoking a La Campina this morning.
CAO American Anthem
Rocky Patel Edge Lite
I started the day off with a Tatuaje Serie P and coffee. A breakfast of champions.
Last night I smoked a Felipe Gregorio Power, but started today with a Don Pepin Garcia – Blue Label
The 4th was a special treat day, so I went with a Padron 1926 #6 natural, then an Oliva Master Blend 2 robusto. Both were incredibly delicious, but I’d have to say that I enjoyed the MB2 better.
For the 4th I had a Montecristo Platinum; it looked good and burned well but it did not like the taste.
I useualy smoke two to three cigars A day.I start off with A hoyo de Monterey rothchild,with A double espresso.After work and diner I ‘ll have A CAO pirana,or something along those lines.Then on the weekend I’ll have something like an Olivia V,or something by Pepin Garcia.
Currently smoking a lot. Mornings are usually Don Kiki Red label. Afternoons are now corona sized like Padron, Tatuaje or Illusione …mmm, those illusiones are tasty
This morning I had a La Riqueza # 1 and a large cup of Brooklyn Java.
The last really good cigar I had was a Padron 1964 Anniversary Series about two weeks ago…wonderful!
Smoked a CAO America LAndmark
Smoking a Vibe Corojo Robusto right now. Finding it a bit harsh, but with really strong coffee flavor. Probably will let them rest a while longer.
This month I’m smoking the following: 1) CAO Black, 2) Nub Habano and 3) Oliva Serie G Maduro.
Just got done with a Belinda Exquisito
5vegas limitada 06
Smokin CAO Brazilia Box-press
A CAO Mx2.
I was smoking a CAO America in celebration of the fourth of July.
Recently I smoked a Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee Maduro. This was on the 4th of July
Today I smoked an RP Connecticut.
5Vegas Gold…
2 of them last night.
first smoke of the day…. defiance by xikar robusto
I Just finished off my second Oliva Serie V and it was epic! I smoked that thing till it burned my lips! Happy smoking ya’ll
Just smoked a Rocky Patel Decade. Decent smoke, great burn, and the first cigar I’ve ever had that NEVER got hot towards the end.
Ashton ESG 21 year salute
smoking a C.I.legend orange label
started the day with a R.P vintage ‘92
I just got done smoking a Padron 1926 Serie No. 6. Great cigar! The burn was perfect!
Yesterday (4th of July) I smoked a 5Vegas Gold, an RP Factory Select, and a large dark Gurkha Torpedo. I also had a variety of PNW microbrews and some Dalmore Cigar Malt, which is why I can’t be more specific about the Gurkha. No cigars so far today but the day is young, unlike me.
G
Don Pepin Series JJ — one of my faves.
Im smoking a Kristoff Torpedo Criollo
I smoke two cigars on the fourth, an Asthon Aged Maduro and a TNT BP Padron Anniversary Alternative (note, it’s not even close to a Padron but I was bbqueing and it’s good for that).
Today it’s a real Padron 1926 Anniversary No. 9 – oh yeah.
just got done smoking a Illusione MK
Oliva V double toro. CAO America torpedo last night for the 4th.
I celebrated the day after the 4th today with an enjoyable CAO America Monument. Good flavor!
I’m getting over a cold, so nothing on the 4th. My next one will probably be a Don Kiki white label. Unless some of my friends come to town. Then It will likely be a Graycliff 1666.
Had 2 partagas 160’s last night and I’m planning to have at least one, possibly 2 cao america’s tonight.
I ain’t trying to enter but I love the Nub Connecticut…my favorite of all the Nubs.
Anyway, yesterday I smoked a Camacho Liberty, Nording by Rocky Patel and a Punch Rare Corojo from 2006.
Camacho Triple Maduro — dark chocolate, plumes of blue smoke, superb burn — loved it –
I smoked a nub today. Why, because it’s just the right smoke for sitting on my back porch, studying for the Architectural Registration Exam.
Yesterday for the 4th I started the day off with a Nub Connecticut Torpedo.
Today’s smokes are Indian Tabac Cameroon Maduro Gorilla, Vega Talanga Azul Robusto, and a Montecristo Media Noche Torpedo. Life is good.
Rocky Patel Fusion MM
Well, since Walt weighed in on this (are Stogie Review staff eligible to win? LOL) I’m smoking a Gurkha Regent Torpedo Solid was kind enough send me a week or so ago. Yesterday was all about the CAO America and I’m tomorrow I’m hoping I have the time to light up that Padron 80th….
Haven’t quite made up my mind yet, but I’m leaning towards smoking a 601 black label robusto tonight.
My 1st CAO America, a toro sized one.
And surprisingly, it’s really good.
I’m smoking a Partagas Black Label Clasico. Had a couple of Nub Habanos recently & loved em.
Punch Grand Puro
This is insane lol. I smoked a Perdomo Lot 23 last night. It was nasty! The flavors were OK for the first 1/4, but then it got disgusting with grassy/hay flavors. Bleh.
I’m smoking an AVO Domain this evening.
today i had a gurkha master select
I’m smoking a Rockey Patel Fusion MM Torpedo from cigar.com’s Cigar of the Month Club deal.
Just lit up a Tatuaje J21
A Camacho Coyolar Rothschilde. Kicked my butt! Don’t smoke this on an empty stomach.
I had Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 torpedo this morning and a San Cristobal this evening while floating in the pool with a frozen mug of Heineken. Both are Don Pepin Garcia blends and are consistant smokes like all his stuff. The flavor of his blends is consistantly smooth and silky and the construction and burn are flawless.
The last cigar I had was a Padron 5000, and boy was it good!
Scott
Rocky Patel Sungrown
A nice 2002 Cohiba Robusto
CAO America woo hoo
Punch Rare Corojo. Delish
Smoking a CAO Mx2
Currently i’am smoking a partagas black label bravo,
anf perdomo reserve champage,
partagas black label bravo, perdomo reserve champagne
Early this morning I was smoking a CC Sancho Panza CORONA (2000 VINTAGE).
Later Oliva serie V double toro.
Just finished an AVO Domain and it went perfect with ‘Boondock Saints.”
Oliva serie V torpedo
Today i started with a flor de oliva gold torpedo, followed by a padron 4000 maduro and finished with an oliva serie v torpedo
CAO America, meh.
I’ve really gotten into Cameroons lately, smoking the CAO Cameroon (my favorite), Oliva Serie G, La Flor Dominica, and most recently the Nub Cameroon, which I very much enjoyed not less than an hour ago (about 4am cst). I also received a Gurkha Ancient Warrior which was surprisingly very rich and smooth, as I expected it to have a little too much body for me to handle. Looking forward to my Nub Habano, CAO Brazilia, La Glora Cubano Serie R, Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Cedros Deluxe No. 1. I also recently enjoyed an Oliva Family Master Blend No. 3, I believe it was. My 4th of July smokes were as follows: Cohiba Esplendidos early in the day, followed by a Cohiba Especiales, and finished the day with a nice CAO Gold Torpedo and some delicious Weihenstephaner Orignal German Brew
CAO America Potomac
Padron Londre
Last night I smoked a CAO black mosaic, Joya de Nicaragua Atano 1970, and Cusano 18 Double Connecticut Robusto, All were good, but lately I just can’t get enough of the Joya de Nicaragua.
Had a Montecristo no. 2. Very smooth. Great smoke.
Last night I smoked a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel. This is one if my all time favorites. This time I tried pinching the cap, rather than cutting, as suggested by Rush Limbaugh. Pinching cracks the cap and cuttting or punching are not necessary. I also smoked it with the chisel up and down which keeps it open and really focuses the flavor.
I’m enjoying a nice Partagas Black. MMMMM…….
Had a CAO Americana yesterday.
Oliva Series G
I had a Rocky Patel Signature series yesterday and will be chillin with a Tatuaje Havana VI churchill
Dunhill Churchill
5 Vegas Gold Robusto
Carlos Torano Casa Torano Toro
La Perla Habana Perfecto
w00t! 100th Comment! Heh…sorry.
padron 1964
I smoked a CAO Americana yesterday. First one not to impressed with the cigar, but will try one more after it ages.
La Flor Dominicana Doubl Ligero Chisel….. it’s kicking my a**
Smoked the RyJ Reserve Real. Really wasn’t impressed.
Last night had a R & J Viejo “B”,. Started the day this morning with a CAO Gold. Will have an Excalibur #3 Maduro later this afternoon.
Earlier today I had a RP Connecticut and I am now smoking a CAO Italia.
Flor de Oliva for me this morning.
A very tasty CAO Brazilia today.
Just lighting my first try of the La Riqueza line, the #2.
Probably gonna burn my first Oliva Master Blend 3 today.
On the 4th is was a Edge Corojo, which was awesome till the wrapper split. None yesterday, but tonight it will be a San Cristobal.
started the morning with a flor de oliva gold with my coffee… this afternoon features a serie V lancero and this evening will hopefully bring a tatuaje black
starting off today with a gran habano corojo #5, then will smoke a felipe gregorio icon..
I just had a Cohiba Coronas Especiales Cuban absolutely wonderful 6″ x 38 ring. I’d love to try the Nub it looks very interesting. Great Web-site… Thank you for all the Great Cigar info.
A Taboo Twist Churchill.
Oliva Serie G (again). It’s quite a lovely smoke! Happy 6th.
On the 4th, I had a CAO America and a 5 Vegas “A”. Fine stoges!
Oliva Serie G Maduro.
I don’t smoke that much, so the Don Kiki white label is still on the agenda. I do have some Tatuaje JJ’s on the way though.
Bahia Gold today.
Cardenas Black Label Reserve for lunch, Fuente Don Carlo No. 3 tonight.
Just a little bit ago, I was smoking a 5 Vegas Classic.
Smoking a 9″ Ashton LOL! This sucker is huge!
Yesterday had an Onyx Reserve and a Hoya de Monterey Excalibur
5 Vegas Gold this morning
Smoked a Montecristo Afrique in the afternoon today. Good example of a Cameroon cigar. Was rolled a little tight but still very smokable. Got it two weeks ago so probably needed more drying time in my humidors.
That being said, it’s a solid Med despite the claim it’s Med to Full. I prefer the Perdoma Cameroon over this but in general, I’d say it’s a good solid cigar as I’d expect from a Montecristo. It’s a Yes to smoke again and yes to buy again. Matter of fact, I’ll probably pick up a five pack to put money where my mouth is
CAO Brazilia Gol! … good stuff!
5vegas serie R
I’m smoking some class as I write this one. It is a Diamond Crown! I don’t smoke many of them, but I was at a cigar shop the other day and saw one with a maduro wrapper and thought, Hmmm I haven’t had one of those yet. I just lit it up so I can’t give you much of a review.
I hope I win!
Cal
Smoked a Nub Habano 464, 3rd one I’ve had. Best one too. I tend to smoke them too fast but tonight I just took my time.
Just finished off a Davidoff Limited Edition 20th Anniversary. Very nice cigar, but as with all Davidoffs, a bit over priced.
Just finished the Diamond Crown. I think they are over rated. Yeah, it was smooth but boring.
I’m currently smoking Vengeance Robusto. Vengeance is a maduro made by Rocky Patel. It is one of my current favorites. The blend of tobacco is from 4 countries: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras. The wrapper is an aged maduro tobacco from Brazil.
I am currently smoking an Oliva Serie V Belicoso. Great smoke but not quite as great as the Ashton VSG Wizard I burned on the 4th.
Bolivar BF
Today i had a rocky patel vintage 1992 robusto,
Just finished a nice Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Edition.
A perfect way to finish the weekend…Padron serie 1926 #9 Maduro.
I smoked Casillas Double Corona
Adam
Rocky Patel Factory Select, Fuente Short Story.
I just finished my midnight snack.
A Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Cedros Deluxe No. 1
I am fairly new to cigars and am still trying to find my tasting/palette ability, but It seemed to start with some nice peppery spice with a fairly nutty after taste with a hint of some chocolatey goodness mixed in there. It was a good 1 hour and 10 minute orgiastic feast for the senses. I liked it. I had a Romeo y Julieta a number of years back and wasn’t diggin’ it then, but I can see enjoying more in the future.
I just smoked my first Oliva Serie O. the cigars tasted great but the wrapper split multiple times… I believe the same thing happened in your review… huh…
Night ya’ll
Carlos Torano Signature, gotta love Brazillian Maduro Wrappers.
I smoked about half of a Famous Nicaraguan 3000 on the fourth!
While walking on a grated outdoor sidewalk, the 2nd half fell out of my mouth and through the grating!! Doh! I’m a beginner cigar smoker and this was my first cigar outside of the mild realm and it was utterly fantastic!!! Best I had yet in fact!
Double doh! famous now out of stock! I would easily buy a box if it were available!
Last evening I enjoyed a CAO Criollo and this morning an Oliva Series G Maduro
starting off with a Gurkha Legend Torp.
5 Vegas Gold for this morning’s post breakfast smoke.
On The 4TH Of July I Smoked A La Flor Dominicana Lancero Ligero After A Fire Work Show With My Family, Me and MY Brother Smoked And Laughed Like Some Fools Watching Training Day…….
Oliva V Lancero
I am smoking a Perdomo Golf Iron.
Arturo Fuente Privada #1
466 Nub Box Cameroon
On the 4th I had a NUB Conn. to start off, then an Aroma de Cuba and finished off with a CAO Brazilia box pressed. On the 5th I had 2 RP Vintage 1992. On the 6th I had an Arturo Fuente Churchill and 2 Gurkha Shaggys. Today I started with a Davidoff No.2 for lunch I’ll probably have a CAO Italia Novella.
Found some Opus X this weekend & Illusione Cg:4s…
Last cigar I smoked was a Oliva V Torpedo last night.
(ps- I did have a cameroon torpedo NUB this weekend – Very good!)
Today I am smoking an ITC 10th Anniversary Edition. Very…..interesting smoke.
Punch Elites 5×42
Coronado by La Flor (double corona).
Arturo Fuente Curly
Oliva Series G Maduro last night.
At the moment I’m smoking a fatty Perdomo Inmenso, and planning out what sticks to take to a bachelor party this weekend.
Unfortunately I’m not smoking anything at the moment. Last night I had a La Flor Dominicana DL-700.
Vega Talanga Tercio.
At this time I am not smoking anything, tonight will will be trying the NUB Connecticut 464 Torpedo that was just reviewed. Yesterdays cigar of choice was a Montecristo, the exact one my not sure. Have to look at my journal which is not on me at this time.
I am a new Smoker so I’m always trying different ones and I find these reviews extremely helpful!
Oliva G Belicoso
Today I started with a CAO Gold Maduro. Later I’ll probably have a Padron 1964 Diplimatico.
barely any cubans posted=(….
I started my day with an hoyo de monterey epicure no.1, for lunch i had a partages serie D no.3 (edicion limitada 2003) and im finishing off a large cohiba esplendido for dinner which is going great and hase loads of rich cocao and ceadar flavours….
now thats a healthy cigar diet
n by the way it may show 11:am in america, but im posting all the way from australia n its like 2 in da mornin….
anywaiiz keep up the good work, ive been tuning in 2 ur reviews since u guyz started, n ur gettin heard all the way from australia….
so dats a sign that u guyz r doin a grate job…
cheers mate tc
Smoked a 601 Oscuro…what a smoke!
Will be picking up a few Oliva V Torpedos sometime for this weekend.
I smoked a CAO Black last.
Oliva Serie G Maduro Churchill
Oliva Serie G on Saturday!
just got done smoking a Montecristo No:2 I’ve been aging in my humidor. AMAZING smoke.
Just a quick San Cristobal pc this morning. These things are packed full of flavor and I’ll buy another box to have around for sure.
Smoked a Rocky Patel Old World Reserve Maduro.
Thanks for the contest.
Either a Perdomo lot 23 or a Torano Exodus silver tonight
Oliva Serie G today. Awesome cigar.
My personal favorite, Hoyo Dark Sumatra. Hopefully a box of Nubs pretty soon.
I’ve had a nub connecticut 464T Today. i may try a rocky patel sungrown torpedo later on..
Smoking a Tatuaje Series P and eying a Diamond Crown Maximus sitting in my humi
A Nub Connecticut 460 While watching Jerry’s review.
an el mejor emerald.. corojo beauty with a shaggy foot and a curly head. very tasty..
i had a camacho liberty finally and a coronado
Padron 2000 Maduro
Smoked a AF Best Seller at lunch and plan on smoking a Tat when I get home.
Oliva serie V, and Punch EMS rothschild
watching Jerry’s nub review while smoking a Perdomo Habano Corojo
Currently a RP Edge LIte.. last night.. CAO black…tonight will be a Nub conn. for starts.
Padilla Signature 1932 Lancero
Let’s see. On July 4, an R&J Reserva Real. On the 5th, on Oliva Serie G. On the 6th, a Nub Connecticut 464 (boxed pressed torpedo) and later, a Punch Champion. Today is still young, but I’m at work!
This AM, a Casa Torano robusto with a cup of coffee. This afternoon, a Don Tuto habano colorado toro with a beautiful draw and aroma. Full flavor without a nicotine knockout….
Today I smoked a Perdomo ESV91 and a Camacho El Legend-ario.
late last night had a serie V, the 6 x 60 figurado – my personal favorite of the line.
Just smoked a Rocky Patel Sun Grown. Amazing smoke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite Rocky Patel by far.
I am smoking a MAXX Fix right now while lounging by the pool. I love these smokes and your Website.
Last night I smoked a Don Pepin Garcia Blue Lable. This morning I enjoyed a Perdomo vintage 1991 (tubo). Tonight I will relax with a CAO American.
Till the morning …Peace
RP: The Edge Sumatra
Partagas Black Label…can’t get enough of em’
Top of the list right now is Oliva Serie V and La Gloria Serie R natural… Great smokes.
Punch Gran puro right now, Flor de Oliva in the Morning
I bought a box of Auturo Fuente Hemingway Signature, It’s 10pm and I am on my third one of the day. Absolutely Great Smoke.
Just smoked a CAO Criollo. Have not tried the Nub yet, but have wanted to and will not turn down a box.
601 habano oscuro and 5 vegas limatada 06
Don Pepin Black
today i had a flor de oliva gold, a la aroma de cuba and an oliva serie v. breakfast lunch and dinner
Rocky Patel Factory Select and La Flor Dominicana Ligero.
NUB Habano 460. A Wonderful smoke. Still haven’t had the Connecticut, soon.
Don Pepin Black
After a year in the humidor, my Onyx Reserve Bellicoso #2 was thoroughly enjoyed.
CAO Brazilia – Great smoke!
Jerry’s video has gotten me curious about the NUB Connecticut.
Most recent smoke however….my current fave cigar, the Tatuaje Brown Label Noella!
benchmade robusto – good smoke for the price
The Nub 460 Connecticut a couple of hours ago. AWESOME Smoke!
On my Cameroon kick, I just finished smoking a La Aurora 1495 Vintage 94. Fantastic cigar. Smoked it for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Quite a bit longer then I thought it would be. Very oily, plenty of smoke and fantastic construction. Similiar in taste to the other 1495 cigars so not sure I’d pay the price to buy more since a regular 1495 is just as good in my opinion. Makes me want to get smaller ring guage 1495 cigars though
today is a RP vintage 1990
Last night’s selection was a CAO Brazilia and a NUb 464 Habano Torpedo
Currently smoking an Oliva Serie G torpedo
Oliva Series G Belicoso
Oro Cubano Aniversario
Romeo y Julieta Viejo ’E’
Padilla Series 68
Nub 460 Habano
I’ve decided to boycott my sticks until somebody else wins the Nubs. Because this is a month-long contest, I may quit altogether.
CAO America – potomac
Last night, I had a Don Lino 1989 maduro churchill. It was good, behaved well. I cant remember what I paid for it so dont know if I would smoke it again.
NUB 354 Connecticut
I just lit up a CAO Italia. One of my favs!
CAO Brazilia this morning, and this afternoon I’ll have an Oliva Serie G Torpedo
smoked a cabaiguan torpedo this morning, I’m about to light up a nub habano after lunch
Last night it was a Gurkha Regent…
Thanks Ace for taking one for the team. If I win, I’ll send you some Nubs out of gratitude for your sacrifice.
Carlos Torano Virtuoso… Slow smoke.great burn with a tight ash. I’m going to put on a pot of coffee as I think the combo will be great.
i smoked an oliva serie O perfecto last night. i really enjoyed it
I had a Gran Habano #1 Connecticut Churchill on the golf course yesterday.
I just finished a NUB Connecticut. Beautiful…
Smoked a Partagas Black.
just finished a felipe gregorio “icon” churchill.
Just hit my B&O Yesterday and picked up a Nub 460 conneticut, Oliva serie G special G and Fuente Curlyhead!
Looking forward to smoking the Serie G hopefully by tomorrow, in direct response to the latest American front porch review!
that Serie G is good.
Today has been an unnamed, unbranded cigar I laid up for nearly 4 years (rolled onsite at a corporate party – not bad!), Thomas Hinds Vintage Reserve (not bad, but needs a few months aging), and later, a Fonseca Habana Seleccion Dark Prince. (I can see why they call the abnormally long one a “Dark Prince”. I just can’t believe how much I enjoy having it in my mouth for a couple of hours…)
Today I had a CAO America !
Dave,
Don’t do it! Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!
I plan on smoking a DPG series JJ torpedo later tonight.
Last night I had a Canaria D`Oro Maduro Rothschild
Part of today’s lunch included an Oliva Serie G Maduro – Special G. Nice little smoke while at work.
nub habano
Today I started with a 5Vegas Shorty followed by a Nording by Rocky Patel.
Smoking an Oliva Serie V Figurado, just a great full bodied smoke.
Lately I have been having the CAO Brazilia (Piranha) on my lunch break. Over the weekend I had a Playboy by Don Diego Lonsdale and a Don Diego Privada #1 maduro.
today im smoking a 5 year old jose l piedra cazadores and im drinking some coffee….
Smoked a Gurkha Legend Chuchill on the 4th of July with 2 of my friends after a big cookout and it was very enjoyable.
A nice little Rocky Patel Junior on the way home from work.
Nub habano
This morning started with a Oliva G serie. Tonight I enjoyed a 5 Vegas Classic out on the back deck.
10 puffs in to a 601 Green Label robusto. The perfect example of a Pepin blend mellowing out just when you start to wonder if you’ll be able to handle the spice and power until the nub.
Today I smoked a Liga Privada #9 by Drew Estate. I was very surprised and very impressed with this smoke. Very rich, flavorful and well balanced.
I guess I wasn’t expecting too much, but this was really quite good. I’ll look for more soon.
Just stepped inside from a nice hour spent with a fresh cup of java and a Padron 3000 Maduro. Always a good combo in my book…
I just had a Short Story by Fuente.
Nice construction, burn, draw….all was flawless,off the bat.
San Cristobal Robusto
Just finished teaching a hypnosis class. Life is good now with my Nub Habano!
Gotta love Cohiba Black. Great smoke!
Smokin the Saint Luis Rey – Reserva Especial
Smoked a Rocky Patel The Edge Torpedo last night – very enjoyable!
Padron 2000.
Sol Cubano Connecticut
CAO Brazilia. Great cigar!
non-Cuban Trinidad maduro…meh. Glad this was a gift because it’s doing nothing for me.
padron 1926 – great smoke
5 Vegas Gold this AM, Oliva Serie G Maduro tonight.
I just smoked a CAO Black. One of my favorites from CAO.
I has just smoked a Rocky Patele Vintage 1992 Churchill.
Smoked a Rocky Patel Edge.
Just finished my late night sitdown with a CAO Brizilia torpedo. Never lets me down.
Since Ace has given up smoking for this month, I’ll try and pick up the pace. Smoking a RP Vintage 92 that’s been in my humidor for over a year. Wow, very nice cigar and great example of a Sumatra wrapper. After that, hmmm, probably stick with my Cameroon theme and smoke a CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon. Now that’s a nice cigar too!!!!
Ace, your bad for my budget but I love the cigars I’m smoking in your absence!!
You should recommend 5 I should smoke in your honor (US purchasable) lame to good and I’ll see if I can find them heh.
for the exception of this mornins cigar, a cohiba siglo II
all my others have been non-cubans…..
n boi they were a treat….
for lunch i had a padron 1964 exclusivo….
n 4 dinner i saved myself an OPUS X FORBIDDEN X that was gifted 2 me along with a cutter n a fuente cigar DVD…
overall my cigar deit for the day was like an all you can eat buffet… not very healthy
On July 4th, I smoked a Flor de Filipinas Robusto. For what I paid for($0.55 ea.)it isn’t bad at all. It’s a mild, consistent, easy smoke.
last night a smoke an oliva serie v torpedo. absolutely delicious
Drew Estates La Vieja Habano Corojo Belecoso D.
It has a Nicaraguan mixed filler with a Corojo wrapper, natural tobacco not infused.
I just got home. Por Larragana Petite Corona (c). MAN! The website says light-medium… I swear it’s stronger than that.
To quote me friend Nate, “This cigar is so good, I can’t feel my face!”
Really, really nice cigar.
today will be a Padron 2000 maduro
Macanudo maduro ascot
Smoked an Oliva Series O last night
5 Vegas Gold Double Nickel
Dave,
I submit the following, none of them lame, all of them good, and all can be purchased stateside:
Perdomo ESV 1991 Maduro
Illusione, any size, all great
Padilla Signature 1932 Robusto
El Rico Habano Torpedo Maduro
Camacho Scorpion
There you are. I enjoyed them just by typing their names, and the per stick price was great!
Goin with the Oliva Series G this morning and will round out the day with an Illusione 888
Yesterday I had a new Cusano LXI Habano Sun Grown which drew perfectly & had a nice rich flavor that reminded me of the red EO 601 – I’ll have to do a side-by-side comp! In the evening I enjoyed a Cuesta Rey SG #11 over ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ – great draw, burn & flavor… Just a sun-grown kinda’ day…
Padron 2000
Yesterday was a La Riqueza No. 2 followed by a CAO America from the Four for the Fourth pack.
Today I’m thinking Illusione Holy Lance and a Padron 1964 Maduro.
Yesterday = Camacho Triple Maduro
Today = La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero
Tomorrow = Perdomo Edicion d’Silvio Maduro
RP Vintage 1990 “60″
La Flor Dominicana L-500 Oscuro
RP Sun Grown …. Jerry + Mike i know u guys love this one
had a Hemingway untold story this morning, excellent smoke, after lunch I’m smoking a CAO Italia gondola
Camacho 1962 corona
Sup all, 1st post. Had a RP vintage 90
Today I am smoking a Sancho Panza La Mancha.
Had a Gurkha Legend today…nice medium smoke. Love the broadleaf maduros!!!
Last night I had a Gurkha legend, Rocky Patel Edge, and a NUb Connecticut 464. I had some burn problems with the Gurkha, but the other two smoked flawlessly. Burn problems aside all of the smokes were enjoyable.
An Illusione 88.
I was in college – on spring break down in Florida many, many years ago. A buddy and I had just started smoking cigars, and were trying to find that smooth cigar we could count on. Fate lead me to a box of Cuban seeded, Dominican grown cigars named Santa Damaina. They had a blue label, and were amazing cigars. Smooth, burned great, beautiful smoke. Living in the midwest, I haven’t been able to find any since then. You will always have a place in my heart Santa Damaina….
Too warm to spend much time outside, so just a Cabaiguan Guapos 46 and a cold drink.
Cuba Libre Epicure.
This things sure getting long.
I’ll be lighting up a Partagas Short later in the day.
WIll light up a Nub Cameroon after work. With all the hype, had to try these for myself.
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Smoking a Ramon Allones Specially Selected (Cuba)
Tatuaje Black lined up for today.
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend Gorilla Maduro
padron1964-natural torpedo
Don Pepin blue label is awesome!
Felipe Gregorio Tres Capas Churchill
An Oliva G Belicoso Maduro
this morning i sparked up a gran habano corojo #5. 108 degrees today here in sacramento, ca.. just too damn hot to enjoy a cigar…
Pleiades Paris
I had a CAO Gold this morning and am now smoking a Partagas Black Label.
Over July 4th weekend, had a CAO black, RP Connecticut, RYJ Vintage, and Jose Seijas Signature. For tonight, gonna light up a HDM Certified Vintage.
LGC Series S #4, thas thee one i’m gonna be smoking the minute i get to may home, With some Johnny Red over ice.
I had a good Partagas Black this morning. very full very nice
This last weekend, I smoked a Gurkha Class Regent Churchill. Friends are coming over Friday and I’ll be smoking 2 or 3 stogies then. I’ll enter those in future days with future entries. Cheers!
padron 5000 – very consistent
I’m smoking a Don Juan Urquijo Pyramid from La Flor De La Isabela in the Philippines.
5 Vegas A.
Had a CAO Gold Maduro this afternoon with lunch. And Im going to be sparking up a Padron 1926 Serie No. 6
Tried my Special G, Cameroon today! Fantastic smoke! American Front Porch had a dead on review!
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Belicoso today; Yesterday a Montecristo No.2 and an Oliva serie V lancero.
Yet another Oliva Serie G…love ‘em
having a HdM excalibur epicure maduro
This evening it’s a Camacho Habano.
My goal is to not miss a day ‘cuz I wanna win big!!!! :p
This morning i had a montecristo no.4(cuban)
during the day i had a montecristo no.2
and a montecristo C edicion Limitada…
nice n simple….
For lunch: NUB Connecticut 460
For dinner: Oliva Serie V Torpedo
Today I had Romeo & Juliet Vintage Maduro that has been in the humi for 9 months. Very Nice. Much better than when I first bought them.
padron 2000- natual not a 1964 but good smoke
Punch Champion
Last night my smoking choices were a Graycliff Espresso and a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992. Both were very tasty, and together brought hours of enjoyment.
La Campina
Last night I had a Carlos Torano Signature Collection Perfecto.
I just had a Rocky Patel Edge. Not a bad cigar in my opinion. Thanks for the contest!
Today I plan on trying the Rocky Patel Summer Blend.
Padron 6000 Maduro
I am presently smoking Gurkha’s Triple Ligero this is one awesome smoke, burns evenly no canoeing, and taste wonderful if any of you guys haven’t tried one of these yet get to stepping, this cigar is great!!!
Just dusted a Rocky Decade
5 vegas Gold Torpedo
Torano 1916 camaroon
H. Upmann Toro……….very nice!
I’m smoking a Rocky Patel Edge Missile Corojo. Sigh.
gonna try a Nub Habano after work.
Just had a Oliva V Belicoso.
RP Fusion tonight
Smoking an Excalibur #3 Maduro right now. Probably a R&J Viejo B later on.
Smoked a Sol Cubano
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label.
Smoke a Camacho Corojo. Not bad at all.
Out on the golf course, smoked a RP Vintage 90 special size 8.5 x 50.
Well when a friend buys you a stick it’s rude not to try and enjoy it right? So I had a Casa Blanca, seemed to be a 4 x 60. Poor wrapper, quick burn, loose draw, but free. I think I will buy next time.
La Eminencia, fancy cubanitas
Gurkha Class Regent Torp.
smoked a CAO gold maduro this morning, just finished off a San Cristobal after lunch, good cigar
Had a very good Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8
I could smoke these everyday if they were a buck cheaper.
Drew Estates Natural Pimp Stick
La Vieja Habana – Brazilian Maduro – it was a great stick for the golf course today.
hoyo de monterey , excaliber prensado.. dark as night oscoro wrapper, smooth as silk..
On today’s cigar agenda is an Oliva Serie O perfecto- after dinner that is!
A Fuente Hemmingway
Oliva Serie “V” Lancero. 7 inches of pure pleasure. Smoked it to a teeny tiny nub.
Padron 6000 maduro.
A 601 black .. robusto..is on the list for tonight..
CAO Brazilia Gol!
Perdomo Lot 23
CAO MX2. Very nice cigar!!!!!!
Going to smoke an Arturo Fuente Curly Head Natural for the first time later today! YeeeHa!
Just about to put down a Jose L Piedra. Tastes like crap.
Today I had the Punch Magnum 5.25×54. It was OK. Very 1 dimentional. A little Earth some pepper and not much else. I have to say I liked it more than the Punch Rare Carojo I had a couple week back. Just not my style at all.
CAO Brazilia Gol. I really wanted to like this stick, but it’s just not rubbing me right. Wrapper smells good, though.
Today I smoked a DPG Cuban Classic robusto, a Tatuaje Serie P, and a Perdomo Limited Golf Edition Double Eagle.
Met up with Jerry and Emjay today and smoked a Carlos Torano Casa Torano
Met up with Jerry and the CigarSpy for an OWR courtesy of Jerry himself, and my first NUb!
A friend gave me a stick he bought on vacation and I smoked it after dinner tonight. It’s from Carolina Cigar Company.
CAO Mx2 Dagger, nice little lunch smoke again.
Just smoked a CAO Gold, great cigar. I need to try a Nub.
the Rocky P old`e world reserve.i got this cigar in a sampler pack .great smoke abit too much cigar for the drive to work, i highly recommend it to all
Tonight …Davidoff Classic..Best so far…
A CAO Gold tonight
Some god-awful fake Cuban that a friend thought would be a nice gift when they came back from Mexico. I appreciate the thought, but wouldn’t you think a band that looked like it was printed on an old dot matrix printer would clue you in? or possibly the fact that it said “Coheeba”?
Torched a Cuban Reject toro tonight…yummy
smoked a JdN Antano 1970 magnum, no matter what i do, the antanos seem to have tunneling problems at the end of the cigar, even after dryboxing they still tunnel on me
It is a wonderful evening and I just smoked a Nub Cameroon and then a Habano, and I have to say that the Habano is the winner for me, “hands down”. What a great cigar. I still like the Cameroon though! Next I’ll have to see if I agree with Jerry and give a Connecticut Nub a try. I have a few in the humidor waiting…
Early today I had CAO Vision Prana, I enjoyed it very much. Not sure its worth the money, but I a delicious smoke.
This afternoon I had a La Aroma de Cuba.
I am about to enjoy my night smoke, which happens to be a Punch Champion this evening.
Nub 460….Mmmmmmmm
Smoked a Rocky Patel Decade Toro this afternoon – this was only the second one of these cigars I’ve had – a little pricey, but on a per minute basis, definitely a bargain.
Puros Indios….satisfying
yummy, smoking a Felipe Gregoria Power Triple R. Very nice cigar. Of course, you can see the video review here.
And Ace, ok, getting my Ace 5 pack all set up. Got two Illusions in my humdor and two of the Perdoma ESV 91 Maduro’s so set there. Ordered a 5 pack of the Padilla Signature 1932 Robusto’s from http://www.cigarplace.biz and 3 El Rico Habano Torpedo Maduros plus 2 Camacho SLR Perfecto #2 Maduro’s from http://www.tampahumidor.com. OMG!! Scorpions, your a funny guy Ace LOL!!! I did see one place online that may sell singles but I’ll try Tower Cigars here in Sacramento and see if they have it. I’ll hope the SLR is close enough heh.
Currently smoking a Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro. Awsome.
Padron 64 Exclusivo maduro
Padron 64 Exclusivo Maduro, my favorite smoke. Burn the fingers every time!
Last night I had a Victor Sinclair Triple Corojo and a Padron 6000
La Aroma de Cuba Monarch.
Padron 6000 Maduro.
Nub Cameroon
DPG Cuban Classic
Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote
Punch Elites
NUb Connecticut 460
cuestra -rey centro fino sungrown pyramid
Perdomo lot 23
Famous Nic 3000
Smoked a Ghurka Symphony Robusto #4 last night.
yesterday I smoked a Nub Habano, Fuente Fuente Opus X (amazing stick) and a CAO Vision (Another amazing stick).
Today I have smoked so far, CAO Brazilia and a Gurkha Vintage Shaggy
CAO Black………great stick!
gran habano corojo #5
Earlier this week, I had an Oliva Serie V. Wonderful cigar with a full body and quite a punch, too. One of my new favorite smokes, especially at the great $6 – 7 price point (and that in California!!!). As the doctor said, take two of these and repeat as needed!
Punch Champion
Oliveros El Padrino Lucky Lou
This morning I tried to enjoy a CAO Brazilia with my coffee, which I have before and loved, but there were some really bad burn issues, and the construction was botched as far as I know, there was a strange sort of hollow tunnel down the center of the stick that lead to very uneven burn and shitty ass draw. It was very hard to enjoy. Never have I experienced this with a CAO Brazilia, or a CAO in general. I chalk it up to a one time fluke, but it still ruined the smoke. At least my coffee was delicious.
This afternoon I’m going with another La Aroma de Cuba leading into an evening with the CAO l’anniversaire Maduro for sure.
Smoked a Cinco Vegas Miami…..I am a Don Pepin nut.
I think it would be a good idea to get a mini review with each cigar. I know SR doesnt do numerical reviews, but I think a 1-10 scale would be a way just to say how you liked that particular stick. Considering burn, flavor, strength, price, etc.
For example:
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Belicoso – 6.5
my Nub Trifecta is in play – smoking the Connecticut on drive home from work, in about 5 minutes
Tatuaje Reserva J 21
5 Vegas Gold
Ashton VSG Corona Gorda – very smooth experience with bountiful white smoke and medium body producing a soft spice undertone behind a buttery nut aroma and a faint sweet dark coco finish.
Carlos Torano Virtuoso. Lots of smoke!
CAO Brazilia GOLLL
Oliva Serie G double robusto
5 Vegas……………..consistently good!!!!!!!!
I just smoked one of my very favorite cigars. The Dynamite 450 Natural wrapper. it’s very smooth… and cheap. I recommend it!
Graycliff Espresso and Gurkha Class Regent Nepalese Warrior
Hoyo excaliber 1066…………I likey!!
Partagas Serie D No.4
Hoyo de Monterray Excalibur No. 3
I have only been smoking cigars for a few weeks now and have tried something new each night. I saw these Kahul’a cigars by Drew Estates so I thought I would give it a try. Not bad, the burn was uneven and it got pretty spicey into the second third. I actually caught a buzz off of it. Don’t think it is something I would smoke again. Maybe a 5 out of 10. I think I will go out tomorrow and pick up a couple of Nub Cameroon’s.
Seems that alot of people like them.
CAO America Landmark. Pretty well made but just not my flavor profile.
Bolivar Royal Corona,The first half was booring but the second half really kicked up a lot.
oliva serie g toro, best stick for the money imho
I’ll be burning a Don Pepin JJ Belicoso that was gifted to me.
Illusione 888
Having a La Gloria Cubana. I usually smoke the Serie R, but this is quite good for a change. I’m thinking of lighting up a Graycliff Chrystal after this. It is such a wonderful Friday evening.
Smoking a Rocky Patel Vibe………….nice stogie for the price!!!
Had a Nub Conn. 460 this afternoon
smoking a La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial robusto
gotta love a Cohiba Black……..nice!!!!!
Padron 2000 maduro.
I just finished smoking an Oliva Serie V Lancero during my sometimes nightly reading. Excellent smoke. I have Jerry to thank for the recommendation and for his and Walt’s review.
Hoyo De Monterrey Dark Sumatra
Perdomo Lot 23
La Aurora Robusto
Today’s Smoke is a Oliva Serie G Natural.
Starting the day off with an Avo Intermezzo. Haven’t actually smoked it yet but will when I get where I’m going. Wasn’t sure if I’d be able to post today and I really want this box o’ Nubs so figured I’d start early!! :p
Tatuaje Series P1
Smoked an Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe
Last night, second cigar: Nub Habano. Great taste, spicy, earthy. Kicked my butt! I’d do it again, but probably not as a second stick of the night.
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979
Puros Indios Chief….. it literally took me 6 hours to smoke it.
Just finished a Oliv Serie V. First construction issue i’ve ever had with an Oliva cigar. Plugged like a sumbi#@h! I got through it though!
I had a Hoyo De Monterey Excalibur 1066 Churchill yesterday.
padron 6000- natural
Rocky Patel Edge Maduro Gran Robusto followed by a Rocky Patel Edge Corojo Gran Robusto.
I am turning an Arganese Nicaraguan Presidente into smoke and ash.
Tasty.
a. fuente curly head natural…is it my inexperience or do these just taste like a big semi-sweet cigarette?
601 Blue label box press….awesome
A Fuente Curly Head. A classic Fuente. A good value but still can’t expect wonders from a $2.50 smoke.
Java Wafe by Drew Estate. Small (rectangle pressed), but a touch more spark than the Robusto.
Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf Maduro Toro. Smoke is rich and complex in flavor. Nice $3.00 maduro. Very enjoyable.
Trinidad y Cia Double Corona. Medium cigar, technically short filler but burned like a long filler. Cheap, one dimensional but pleasant.
Arango Sportsman no.300 – Just in at the B&M. Good sweet $2.00 smoke to enjoy. Mild with a hint of vanilla.
Java by D.E. Robusto. Great cocoa and dark chocolate maduro.
No 59 Factory throwouts. A buck a stick. Good smoke for doing things, not for savoring.
Flor de Olivia. A good value $2.50 daily smoke. Medium-bodied cigar rich in flavor.
That’s it for today and lately.
Mowed the lawn with a Rocky Patel Sungrown.
Today, so far, I’ve smoked an RP Summer Collection and a VS 55 Corojo. Tonight we plan to smoke Partagas Black.
5 Vegas Limitada 06 and Torano signature
Carlos Terano Virtuoso Maestro…awesome
Just got my iPhone 3G! So now I am celebrating by smoking a Partagus, Serie P, No 2! Life is good!
Wow, so many good cigars smoked among you fine people. Today, I smoked a R&J Vintage. Nice Connecticut Shade representative. Followed it with a Don Pepin Serie JJ. My first JJ. Milder then I anticipated but it was a very nice Med body cigar. Paired very well with my IPA beer. Kind of a sweet grassy or hay flavor offsetting the bitterness of the beer. I’ll definitely be smoking more of the JJ cigars. Later tonight, going for a Pueblo Domincano II cigar while I bbque
No cigar for me today
Baccarat Churchill… because I am teh broke
Last night was a Gurkha Ltd. Master Select, Graycliff 1666 PG Robusto, and a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992.
Oliva Serie G Robusto
Oliva Serie V Torpedo
JR Ultimate Principle (Natural)
Another RP Vintage 90 tonight, just received the Nub sampler, looking forward to the next few days
a great sunny socal day, smoked a Arturo fuente special selection, my first and defently not my last one,highly recommend this cigar to all, in my opion this is a med~full smoke with great flavers
RP Vintage 92
Saturday – smoked a Nub Conn regular
Gurkha Black Dragon
Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Double Chateau.
Had a Camacho El Legend-ario maduro, Oliva G maduro, Camacho Scorpion, and a Boli today. The Scorpion was awesome.
I smoked the Nub 464T Habano while bbquing and I must say I was disappointed, specially after smoking an awesome Oliva Serie V last night. It was ok at first, it kinda has a hint of caramel that I expereinced with the Oliva, but then it kinda tasted like soap and burnt afterwards. The Connecticut is def my fave, though I still have to try the cameroon.
RP Conn. Torpedo and the Don Kiki Green Labels
Last night was the Gurkha Triple Ligero. Good stuff!
Onxy Reserve Maduro is on today’s agenda.
LFD Chisel.
5 Vegas Gold Churchill
(That better not have been one of mine M.J.
)
This morning i am sipping on a Java Loca Moca and smoking a Perdomo Champagne.
Chateau Fuente Sun Grown
Padron 6000 Maduro.
Famous Dom. 2000 corona
Bahia Trinidad
Over the weekend, and based on jerry’s review of the nub conn i picked up 2 and smoked both. Awesome cigars.
Padron 4000
Enjoyed an Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva around the ol’ urban campfire on the back deck last evening!
Gurkha Triple Ligero. Mellow and cocoa-y, just a hint of sweet spice. Not a powerhouse, but it sneaks up on you and tries to kick you in the head near the end. Slightly tight draw and a crack in the wrapper at the head were annoying, but not deal-breaking, construction problems.
Romeo Y Julieta Habana reserve toro. Great stick
ashton vsg torpedo
La Gloria Cubana
I smoked a Illusione mk today… oh I love this cigar.
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend……..but the day is young….definitely more to follow!
5 Vegas Gold toro
Java Wafe by Drew Estate. Small (rectangle pressed), but a touch more spark than the Robusto.
CAO Brazilia
Smoked a Nicaraguan 1000 last night!
The first time I smoked one of these, it was the day after they came in from Famous Smoke; it was really really spicy, way too much for my taste.
Last nights Nic 1000 had been sitting in the humidor for 3 weeks, unwrapped. It was smooth, not spicy and very enjoyable! Perhaps the first cigar had some ammonia in it..but now that they are mellowed out, i really like these full bodied cigars!
Last night: R & J Viejo “B”, RP Vintage 1990 Mini Belicoso
cuestra -rey centro fino sungrown pyramid again today
Camacho Select
Just knocked off another Oliva G box pressed
Wow, just finished smoking a La Cuna Bin. No 85 $49.95 for a box of 20 Torpedo’s from CI. Great cigar. Highly recommend it!!!!
Tonights smoking experience will kick the price up 6 dB to a Graycliff Double Expresso. Man, can’t wait!!! The thunder and smoke will awaken my neighbors.
I’m going to my heighbors right now the smoke is a gran habano corojo # 5 but my fav is Oliva Serie V and very difficult to come by all of a sudden. Nice summer smoke keep the skiters off and probably my wife she hates when I hit the hay smelling like gar or fire……………………………………………………………… Later B
smokin a don kiki brown label, perfecto…
i got a gran habano habano #3 robusto lined up tonight
I’m smoking one of the Nicaragua Reserve Savinelli, in a corona size. To be followed by a Nacarao from Rocky Patel, which I think are better than any of the Padron “thousand” series cigars.
Smoked the Arturo Fuente Chateu. Really nice cigar!
Yesterday I had a Rocky Patel The Edge Missille and a Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro.
Last night, Ashton Classic Sovereign Torpedo. It’s the first time I’ve had one and it was an awesome mild bodied smoke.
Montecristo Media Noche
todays cigar was a CAO Brazilia, an over rated cigar in my opion
Having a Thompson’s Manolete, which I think is one of Thompson’s best
Oliva Serie V Torpedo for lunch. Wonderful Wonderful.
Oliva Serie G torpedo right now. Prefer the V, but really enjoy the cameroon wrapper as I always do!
Finished off the last Macanudo Hyde Park from my humidor this afternoon.
2001 RyJ Churchill. Light and smoooooooth.
coming in from a pool side padron 64 torpedo it was great and well worth the money. Thats why i keep a box of 1926 40 anniversary, 1964 torpedo, and 6000. If you can try all of them thay are great. P.S. all in natural. That is what I like
Deseo.
yesterday i had a punch champion and a punch gran cru
Last night was the Gurkha Gran Reserve. Since we’re not allowed alcohol here in the sand box, the congac is that much nicer!
RP 1992 vintage last night. So far I haven’t had an RP I didn’t like.
CAO Maduro
I had two yesterday afternoon/evening:
Chateau Real (mildly disappointing)
R&J Reserva Real (significantly better)
Torano 1916 Cameroon Torpedo
Smoking a Padron Londre
Had a Gurhka Beast … with some age its not a bad smoke.
Nub Cameroon for me last night. First one; I liked it.
Rocky Patel Fusion Churchill
Por Larranaga Connecticut – Rating = 4
Smoking a 5 Vegas Gold
Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf Maduro Toro. Smoke is rich and complex in flavor. Nice $3.00 maduro. Very enjoyable.
Felipe Gregorio Power Leopard. My first spotted cigar. It’s… interesting you guys should review it.
Friday night’s first cigar: Torano Virtuoso. Oily wrapper, great appearance, good cigar, but did not knock my socks off. Scale of 100: 83. Not something I’d throw away, but I probably won’t pay a lot for it again.
Trinidad y Cia Double Corona. Medium cigar, technically short filler but burned like a long filler. Cheap, one dimensional but pleasant.
Gurkha Fuerte Toro and La Flor Dominicana L-400
Rockey Patel Fusion
Today I smoked my first La Flor Dominicana Double Ligera Chisel.
Wow. That thing kicked my ass. I’m seeing double. I hope I just wrote this once!
Gran Habano 3 Siglos
Had the Rocky Patel Decade, it was good but not great. If the price was lower I would buy more for sure.
Smoking a Lot 23 robusto. I’ve got like 2 boxes of the belis, and now I wish they were robustos. Great morning drive smoke.
Ashton VSG Corona Gorda
Yesterday morning had a illusione hl, then in the evening after dinner a padilla habanos
good old go to cigar for me. CAO Brazilia GOL!
NUB Camaroon turned out great. I’d buy another
NUB Cameroon…turned out awesome!
Oliva Serie G
Today I had a RP Vintage 1999
I smoked a Red Dot Cohiba Lonsdale last night. It was a good smoke, but not for it’s full price(I only paid $6 in a sampler pack for this one though). My chances of winning will be slimmer now, I won’t smoke another one for a couple of weeks.
Started off the morning with a Pirate’s Gold Corona by Rolando Reyes, Sr. – better than I expected. This evening’s treat will be a CAO Brazilia Lambada (toro). Life is good!
Sancho Panza Extra Feurte Cordoba
Arturo Fuente Dbl Chateau
Smoked the tried and true “Hoyo De Monterey-Governor” this afternoon. Cheap and tasty!
5 Vegas Serie A Atomic
CAO Mx2 Robusto, really , really good
5 vegas gold double nickle..
famous nic 3000 presidente
Let’s see….today I smoked a 601 green label and a Tatuaje Serie P.
Today I had a La Gloria Cubana Wavell. It was pertty good, not Great, but above average. It was better than the other 2 I had right when I received them. I think a month in the humi served them well.
It was a creamy smoke with a very good draw. Lots of smoke with hints of cedar and nuts. The resting smoke was very nutty and pleasing. Again much better than the ones that did not have time to mellow in the humi.
Arango Sportsman no.300 – Just in at the B&M. Good sweet $2.00 smoke to enjoy. Mild with a hint of vanilla.
Java by D.E. Robusto. Great cocoa and dark chocolate maduro.
Smoked a Padron 3000 a while back.
Padron 1926 Robusto
Rocky Patel Old World Reserve Corojo Torpedo.
This stick started off harsh then settled down. The first on I had was excellent, this one was nothing special. I Have a few more to try. I hope it was an isolated bad stick.
Padilla Obsidian. Glad I still have a couple bundles left.
Tatuaje series P and Oliva series V
Montecristo Afrique…….nice!!!
After work I enjoyed a Cusano Corojo 1997 robusto.
My commute home smoke was a Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Petite Belicpsp (5 1/2 x 52) torpedo with a maduro wrapper. Nice low price daily smoke. I grabbed this one this morning, and its been in the humidor for about five months. Nice smoke, with a good finish.
No 59 Factory throwouts. A buck a stick. Good smoke for doing things, not for savoring.
todays cigar was an La Perla Black Peral, great cigar a must try
RP Vintage 92……. ummm good
CI Legends-Orange
Yummo!!!!
Gran Habano 3 Siglos robusto and a RP vintage 1990
Yummy, going to smoke Graycliff Double Espresso. Whoo, had to make sure I had eaten dinner first. It’s a power plug of a tasty cigar.
Victor Sinclair Conn Yankee
Smoked a regular Flor De Oliva natural wrapper robusto! Haven’t tried the Flor De Oliva Golds yet, i should order a few singles of those.
NUB Cameroon 460
Oliva Serie G Torpedo
Lovin’ those NUBs!
Gurkha Grand Reserva for me yesterday with my future father-in-law after I proposed to his daughter
I am smoking a graycliff now, but a Romeo y Julieta Viejo last night.
Nice one Josh! A nice sparkly ring for the future wifey and a nice smoke to please with the father-in-law. They’re blessed to have you.
Just polished off another RP Conn with a couple of cups of some Guatamalen blend coffee. they complimented each other nicely.
Yesterday was the Camacho Triple Maduro.
tonight will be a Gurkha Doble Maduro
Smoking Flor De Filipinas Coronas Sumatra. 4:44am here in California. Still jet lag from my flight yesterday coming from the Philippines.
Illusione cg4
Yesterday I had a J Fuego Gran Reserva Corojo #1
Padilla Habano Toro
Last November I went with some friends to the Big Smoke in Vegas. One of the sticks I still had from the event was a CAO Gold. I smoked it yesterday, hoping that 8 to 9 months in my humidor would improve that basic flavor profile. Nope. After all that resting time it still tasted like…let’s just say I only smoked half of that dog rocket! Not sure how much resting time one of those would take to actually be able to stand it.
Aged Connie!
Java by Drew Estate wafe. My second ever and this one had a pretty wild and uneven burn at the 1/3 mark that ruined the last bit. Got hotter than the Robusto and the finish was a bit more buttery.
CAO Black
Diablo Pimiento that was alright