laker1963: PuroFreak:Last night I went to a cigar event that was supposed to be hosted by Benji Menendez of Partagas, but sadly he because ill and was unable to attend. The event still went on however and I was able to pick up one of the new Partagas Master Series Majestuoso by Mr. Menendez. I smoked a regular red label Partagas at the event and brought the Master Series home to rest in the humidor, but a couple of my friends smoked it and said it could be the most balanced cigar of 2009. Made me want to try it soon, but have to let it rest. These are a limited run of only 5,000 boxes so they aren't going to be available just anywhere.In my best stern teacher's voice.Puro... did you bring enough for the rest of the class?
PuroFreak:Last night I went to a cigar event that was supposed to be hosted by Benji Menendez of Partagas, but sadly he because ill and was unable to attend. The event still went on however and I was able to pick up one of the new Partagas Master Series Majestuoso by Mr. Menendez. I smoked a regular red label Partagas at the event and brought the Master Series home to rest in the humidor, but a couple of my friends smoked it and said it could be the most balanced cigar of 2009. Made me want to try it soon, but have to let it rest. These are a limited run of only 5,000 boxes so they aren't going to be available just anywhere.
cholmes8310:Oliva Serie G Cameroon toro. paired it with Harpoon IPA. Best thing about smoking outdoors in 28 degree weather? Cigar doesn't burn hot and beer stays cold. Love IT!
bbc020:Finishing up a Viaje Fifty Fifty no 3 (7 x 47). I didn't find this cigar as good as the no 1 (5 5/8 x 46) I smoked about a month back, but still very good smoke IMO. The change was not as pronounced in this size, but the flavor was still there and the last third of this smoke is fabulous IMO. After some experimentation, I found that letting these cigars rest a solid 2 minutes allows them to fully cool and brings out the most flavor from each puff. When I didn't let it rest this long, the cigar burned hot and the flavors weren't nearly as rich or enjoyable.
j0z3r: bbc020:Finishing up a Viaje Fifty Fifty no 3 (7 x 47). I didn't find this cigar as good as the no 1 (5 5/8 x 46) I smoked about a month back, but still very good smoke IMO. The change was not as pronounced in this size, but the flavor was still there and the last third of this smoke is fabulous IMO. After some experimentation, I found that letting these cigars rest a solid 2 minutes allows them to fully cool and brings out the most flavor from each puff. When I didn't let it rest this long, the cigar burned hot and the flavors weren't nearly as rich or enjoyable.I've smoked both those sizes as well Brandon, and personally I thought the churchill was better than the corona gorda. That said, I honestly didn't really care for the 50/50....I didn't pick up the "dramatic change" that much, it seemed more like the natural shift that cigars take through the length of it. Aside from that, I didn't really like the blend that much, it just didn't speak to my tastes. Glad you enjoyed it though. Today I had an AB Maxx 5x58, which was good except for the really tight draw. Later was a Pinar del Rio Sun Grown Habano robusto that came from Tony, it was good but burned terribly, it was stronger than I expected too. Finally I had an AJ Fernandez churchill, also from Tony, that I really, really enjoyed, perfect burn and draw, great flavor.