Had a few today. First up was an Ashton Monarch tubo, I really like Ashtons for a mild cigar and this one hit the spot. Later I decided to try a Diesel, I wish I hadn't because this was not ready to be smoked...I'll save forming an opinion until I've had one that is rested for a bit. To finish off the night was a Padilla Cazadores torpedo, same as the Diesel, I wish I hadn't smoke this one as it just needs to rest for a bit. I'll revisit both in 2-3 weeks and see how they are then.

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When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

Thomas Jefferson

Padilla 1932 I got in a PIF, I really enjoyed it! night yall!

Had a RP 1961 toro with a month in the humi. was a very very pretty looking cigar. Amazing construction, burn and draw with an amazing looking wrapper. Flavor was very nice through the 1st half. Wasnt paying to much attention to pick out flavors but coffee, rich tobacco and a little citrus maybe. Slight spice on the outset. Probably needed more rest as it got harsh toward the last 3rd and I know these are pretty new. Would love to try another one. Overall a very nice experience.

Had a Padilla habano next which was no where near ready. Only been in the humi for a day. Also had some construction problems as the cap was applied very poorly. This made for a sloppy cut. Flavor was not bad at all but the wrapper just split all the way down the side about half way through. I was kinda upset the 5 pack I got came in a plastic bag with no cellos and 2 of them had damaged wrappers at the head. Gona let these sit for a good while before trying another. It did however burn very evenly for the amount of it I did get to smoke.

phobicsquirrel:

Did you like the mx2? I found it to have more flavor.

MX2 had a nice kick to it, I remember it left me feeling a bit queasy, so I have held off trying it again. I do have another that I got from our pal Maddy, Chocolate taste, early on changing to woody. Growing in strength as the cigar burned nicely. Sweet and smooth..again nice flavor, construction, and burn. But, not a box purchase for me.

today i smoked a Room 101... the new brand from Camacho. It has honduran and dominican tobaccos.
wrapper: semilla 101 (honduras)
binder: Honduran
filler: honduran, dominican


it started out kinda flat but took off in the second third. the last third toned down again. its not the best thing camacho has put out but its worth a shot.

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Had a Gurkha Park Avenue Churchill good but not really memorable. I'll come back in 3 months to see what it's like then.

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I wasn't a fan of the Park Avenue, very light and wasn't very flavorful to my tastes...

I had three cigars today, a nub conni this morning, and a camacho liberty 08 followed by a gurkha empire III. Both of the last two really made my office smell good!

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Went out on the patio and smoked a La Aroma de Cuba while watching Chinatown. The movie was excellent and the cigar was pretty good, the first half was a bit underwhelming but the second half improved quite a bit. The only downer was that it was freaking cold outside on the patio.

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brsmith21:

I've heard the first step is admitting that you have a problem. Thankfully, I don't have a problem. I'll just smoke more.

I have had 5 cigars in the last two days. Last night I started with a Hemingway Between the lines. As cool as they look I'm just not getting into them. Then I had a ISOM Monti #2 that I got in Switzerland May 07. Then I finished with a Cask Strength II. Not sure how long I've had it. Maybe 8 months????

Today, I started with a Cain Habano. This cigar reminds me exactly of the Triple Ligero. Burn got messed up but corrected itself. Then on the way home from the gig I had a Cain Maduro. This tasted similar to the Habano but different enough. Same thing with the burn, fixed itself. I'm all smoked out!

After coming 2nd place in a costume contest ($50 Tab at my favorite bar) I smoked a Graycliff 1666... Pretty good flavor but burned a wee bit hot and the coffee/espresso turned to burnt grounds... but still a great stick for free!

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Lasabar:

After coming 2nd place in a costume contest ($50 Tab at my favorite bar) I smoked a Graycliff 1666... Pretty good flavor but burned a wee bit hot and the coffee/espresso turned to burnt grounds... but still a great stick for free!

so basically like drinking starbucks coffee? ouch, sorry lassy.

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I've done a few over the past few days. I smoked a 5 Vegas Gold which is one of my favorite everyday smokes. I had some Gray Goose Vodka and Cran Grape Juice with this. Needless to say it was a little over powered by the drink but still a good mid-day smoke and light on my taste buds. Then I moved onto one of the box pressed micro-batches from Gurka w/Jack & Coke. Another good smoke but I tried to stay away from the drink so as not to over power the smoke. Finally I found a very good match. Nica Libre 1990 and Hazelnut Coffee. Let me start off by saying I'm not a fu fu coffee guy. I started drinking coffee in the Army and like it strong or stronger. If you are looking for a great complement to the coffee nutty chocolate flavor of this smoke try it out. It tasted like I was smoking a chocolate coffee stick. It was amazing! So guys raid your girlfriends and wives coffee and make some hazelnut coffee for a great pair with the Nica Libre 1990!!!

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kuzi16:

i wish i could blow s_hit up with a bow and arrow.

Lasabar:

After coming 2nd place in a costume contest ($50 Tab at my favorite bar) I smoked a Graycliff 1666... Pretty good flavor but burned a wee bit hot and the coffee/espresso turned to burnt grounds... but still a great stick for free!

Were you dressed as a can of Miller Lite ?

I had a 601 Green this morning. Definitely a good smoke, but I kinda hyped up too much in my head. I'll be picking more up though. If I'm not too wiped out after work when I get off tonight, I might enjoy a smoke, but I'm not sure what yet. I might go with the Diesel since I haven't had one in a couple of days.

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Only real men cut their cigars with the tusks of elephants.- Hugemoose

Tonight is the Graycliff 1666 as I pass out candy to the kiddies.....j/k that would be rude. This one is for the fallen master mind behind Graycliff and all the other BOTL that have passed. RIP On a different note Happy Halloween be safe out there as there is an extra hour in some places for the bars to be open tonight.

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kuzi16:

i wish i could blow s_hit up with a bow and arrow.