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I was curious to see what recommendation the experienced pipe smokers would have in selecting a blend to smoke outdoors on a hot summer day (like middle of the day ... Read Full Post
I was curious to see what recommendation the experienced pipe smokers would have in selecting a blend to smoke outdoors on a hot summer day (like middle of the day ... Read Full Post
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Summer is here in the deep south!! Well, not until the 21st, but its hotter than blue blazes here! Most days last week were 90°+ with a heat index in the area of 105°. With that being said, my cigar time has been cut down to late evening...
Summer is here in the deep south!! Well, not until the 21st, but its hotter than blue blazes here! Most days last week were 90°+ with a heat index in the area of 105°. With that being said, my cigar time has been cut down to late evening if possible. My corneal ulcer cleared up on Saturday. That allowed me to enjoy some cigars here and there between catching up on household chores I couldn’t do while my vision was impaired last week. I have a good friend who had a massive stroke back in December. He is still in a medical care facility. Hopes, wishes and prayers go out to you Robert McGrath aka: “Uncle Bob”. A few buddies and I got together and cut his 3 acre yard for him the end of last week. I knew if I was in the situation he is in, he would be in my yard helping get in in order too. That is what friends are for! I had a cigar there once we got done with the monumental task. I also got to enjoy a smoke with my Dad on Father’s Day. He doesn’t smoke, but he enjoyed my company as we shot the bull and drank beer all Sunday. Between the heat, my corneal ulcer, catching up on housework, fixing a broken wheel hub on my truck, and other things; I didn’t get a chance to smoke many cigars this week. Have a review lined up to be posted on Wednesday or Thursday as well. Cigar Views La Flor Dominicana DL Oscuro Lancero (Old Band): I have one of these left and I think they have hit their “prime”. They seem like they are almost starting to bottom out and become somewhat flat (almost too mellow for my tastes). It had a decent draw, great burn & short ashes. I got some salty caramel notes with some slight short-lived pepper notes. This cigar has evened off smoothly. The aging makes it not as “harsh” as they can be fresh. If I want a nice bold dark flavored lancero, I’ll grab a fresh one of these. But if I want a not so bold, more rounded off lancero, these are a good choice at around 3-4 years aged, I think. The old band LFDs are getting more & more scarce. Arturo Fuente Anejo “Shark” (2011): This was my Father’s Day gift to myself. I date my Anejo and OpusX to keep track of their age. It was either this or a 6yr old OpusX. I was in the mood for a bold maduro and this one hit the spot. I drank a few Sam Adams Summer Ale and Killians Irish Red beers with this cigar. The beers were not strong enough to kill off the great flavors of this cigar. I did cut the cap too short and got some tar build up. I cut a bit more off (the cap) and the draw, tar & burn got tremendously better. These are great fresh, but way better after at least a year or two. I always grab a handful, some to smoke, more to age. Well worth the price paid for these cigars. Click here to read more   Cohiba Robusto: If you have never heard of a Cohiba, either Cuban or non-Cuban…. well….. These are one of the most “popular” cigars to date. They are all over the men’s magazines along with Macanudo, Montecristo etc… I have had this one for about four or so years from a sampler from Mike’s Cigars. Had a milkshake thick type of draw that produced flavors of dark woody notes. There was also a hint of short-lived vanilla here & there. Associated with those flavors was a hint of an off-key “twang” that I didn’t care for. This could have been from the tight-ish draw. Even aged, I still don’t think these cigars are worth $12+. Alec Bradley Tempus Lancero: I haven’t had a Tempus in years. My few experiences with the cigar was not all that pleasant to me. I don’t recall why I don’t care for it, but just veered away from the Tempus line all together. While cutting my buddy’s (with the stroke) yard a good friend (Josh D.) gave me this cigar, I was weary at first, but never had it in a lancero. Well, that cigar was my “Good Karma” cigar! Good Karma for helping a buddy in need rewarded by a good cigar. It
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Ok, I am gonna try the heartfelt beads in my second humidor that I just got. It is a 100-count humidor with a tray and about 900 cubic inches. I ... Read Full Post
Ok, I am gonna try the heartfelt beads in my second humidor that I just got. It is a 100-count humidor with a tray and about 900 cubic inches. I ... Read Full Post
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Ok guys I have been reading alot about coolidors I'm ready to set one up, the only problems I'm having is which ones will be good for forests draw set ... Read Full Post
Ok guys I have been reading alot about coolidors I'm ready to set one up, the only problems I'm having is which ones will be good for forests draw set ... Read Full Post
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about 3 hours ago
I am wondering for those of you who are like me and have two humidors one for everyday and one for premium and special occasion smokes, do you use different ... Read Full Post
I am wondering for those of you who are like me and have two humidors one for everyday and one for premium and special occasion smokes, do you use different ... Read Full Post
about 4 hours ago
How's it going! My name is Jeff and I live and work in Los Angeles trying to make some sort of career in the music industry. I started smoking cigars ... Read Full Post
How's it going! My name is Jeff and I live and work in Los Angeles trying to make some sort of career in the music industry. I started smoking cigars ... Read Full Post
about 4 hours ago
just wondering how many hygro's you guys are running in your 120Qt coolers? Should I stick with the single one I have or add a second? how many hygro's for ... Read Full Post
just wondering how many hygro's you guys are running in your 120Qt coolers? Should I stick with the single one I have or add a second? how many hygro's for ... Read Full Post
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