Normally I won't smoke a cigar unless it's been resting for at least 30 days. However, I couldn't do it today. I went to my B & M this morning, they just received the Camacho 10th Anniversary Corojo. All I can say is I need to make some room in my humis for more of these.

No smoke for me tonight. Just watching the Washington vs. Philadelphia game. (Go Caps!) But did get to smoke one last night. Had my first out of the cigar.com robusto sampler. The Cuban. Pretty good cigar. Nice flavors. Was very impressed especially for a few bucks. Will buy some more of these in the future.

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“The end of a good smoke is a little saddening. In some regard, it’s a bit like losing a best friend who had time to sit and listen.”

If things go right tonight, I'll be sampling the newest addition to my collection: J.L. Salazar y Hermanos Reserva Especial in the Toro, 6x52, size. I've yet to try one, but I have read some very positive reviews of this Nicaraguan made cigar. Well, I'll edit this post later to reflect my thoughts on the smoke.

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

Thomas Jefferson

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Smoked a Don Lino African this afternoon. Pretty good cigar. Just finished a 5 Vegas Gold. Really enjoyed it. My second one and it is delicious!

Last night I smoked my first Edge and I can safely say that it will not be my last.

Had a Royal Silk Gold while grilling dinner and a La Flor Dominicana Chisilito afterwards with some Tawny Port.

Had me a couple of cigars tonight. First I had a CAO Italia Caio. Awesome cigar will never let me down. Then my best friend, my wife, and I made some margaritas and I ended up having a La Aurora Cameroon robusto. The sweetness of the Cameroon wrapper went well with the margarita. By the way, if there are any tequlia fans out there, I just bought my first bottle of Cabo Wabo and was awesome. Better than Patron in my opion and about 10 dollars less. Hope everyone has a goodnight.

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“The end of a good smoke is a little saddening. In some regard, it’s a bit like losing a best friend who had time to sit and listen.”

Well I finally got my "Big" shipment in (34 Cigars) and I am going to try the Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet tonight. I may try more or I may not. I am not sure yet. I will post my review in the review threads tomorrow! So Excited!!

-Matt

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This is where a quote is supposed to be...Sorry I don't follow the crowd.

Still waiting on my order that I placed. It is probably in Taji already. I'm just waiting for it to get here to War Eagle. Hopefully it will be in tomorrow's mail shipment since we only get mail every 4 days until I get back to Taji. On another note, I have a La Aurora Cameroon in my humi right now. I might have to try it tonight while I wait, or should I smoke the CAO Black? Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

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Ron

Im enjoying a Gurkha regent right now! Nothing better to celebrate the end of a hard day. TASTES LIKE VICTORY!

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Many think that a smoking life is bad. I think a non-smoking life is sad.

I am going to smoke up a Gurhka Legend tonight. Can't wait. -Matt

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This is where a quote is supposed to be...Sorry I don't follow the crowd.

If my package finally makes it here tonight, I'm gonna try a CCOM Brazilian label. Then If I have time, maybe a La Aurora Cameroon.
If the package doesn't come, then I might try something different. Hmmm, maybe my Montecristo Media Noche

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Ron

Well, I tested a bargain smoke I picked up recently and confirmed for myself that sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you just get what you paid for.

The brand is Vegas de Tabacalera Esteli. The appearance of the cigar is decent, a dark brown coloring with a few pronounced veins and the cionstruction "seems" to be pretty decent, that is until I lit it and cut the cap only to have a section of the wrapper leaf unravel and fall to the ground. From that point it was nothing but problematic, uneven burn which led to a canoe forming within 3/4 of an inch, and even after correcting it the sucker still burned faster down one side. The draw was pretty loose for the first half inch, then it began to firm up a bit, and as it firmed up the cigar began to burn warmer and the smoke started to get a bit harsh even with an average of 90 seconds between puffs. The flavor was mild - medium as was the body, and it was fairly straight forward with little change in flavor until I chucked it.


Well, I suppose this will be a good one to keep on hand for my friend who likes to smoke cigars as if they were cigarettes and would not know a good cigar if it bought him a steak dinner and dessert afterwards. As for me, I think I won't be having another.

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

Thomas Jefferson