sdip:

Had a good round at the Blackjack tables so I splurged on a Padron 1926 #2 Maduro. Very nice smoke that was very strong and looked great. Draw was a little tight and not that much smoke. Good cigar, but don't think I would lay out $20 again. If I am going to spend for a good cigar I much prefer the Ashton VSG or others.

I have a box of the 1926 #6 Maduro's from July of 2004. I have only smoked two out of the box, and that was two years ago. I wonder what 4 years has done to these cigars?

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"The Grouse Whisperer"

i have about 5 savinellis but they are on order from my local shop =\ when they get in i would be more than glad to send you one!

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If you are going through hell, keep going.
Winston Churchill

I appreciate the offers guys, Just to make myself clear since i'm relatively new to the Forum. I wasn't really wanting to get free cigars as much as I was wondering if anyone happened to know of a specific website or anywhere for that matter where I could get a few. These are my Favorites so far.

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"If I had taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral." George Burns

well ive seen a few places online but none of them i would recommend they dont look trustworthy

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If you are going through hell, keep going.
Winston Churchill

Had the Fonseca robusto from the COTMC package tonight. It wasn't bad, but with little to judge it against, I'd say it was very mild. It burned great and the ash hung on for dear life, probably at least an inch and a half. But a little too mild I think.

Tonight was a 5 Vegas Limitada '08. After a few weeks on backorder it finally came today and I could not resist smoking one straight away before I put the box away for a deep sleep. The cigar looks very nice with its oscuro wrapper, moderate veining and some speckles of sunspots. Pre-light aroma is very much chocolate and the pre-light draw (first time I've done this one) yielded some flavors I cannot put my finger on but was pleasant. It lit and burned like a champ with a slightly tight draw. This was an awesome 90 minute smoke and one I can honestly say I didn't want to end. This one's got my recommendation.

Joe

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

Thomas Jefferson

Capt:

sdip:

Had a good round at the Blackjack tables so I splurged on a Padron 1926 #2 Maduro. Very nice smoke that was very strong and looked great. Draw was a little tight and not that much smoke. Good cigar, but don't think I would lay out $20 again. If I am going to spend for a good cigar I much prefer the Ashton VSG or others.

I have a box of the 1926 #6 Maduro's from July of 2004. I have only smoked two out of the box, and that was two years ago. I wonder what 4 years has done to these cigars?

Damn, Capt...you almost got me to tear up. A Padron '26 aged 4 years. That's a seriously delicious smoke by now.

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Andy

A little rebellion now and then...is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.
Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Madison, 1787
3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)

tonight i had a camacho havanna carona. i love this line. they seem to be getting harder to find though. I hope they didnt stop making them

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Had a Padron Londres Maduro last night. I have now had a couple and was extremely surprised. At $2.50 a stick, I was thouroughly impressed. The fact that they were only 2.50, and I wasn't expecting much, may have had something to do with it but I did enjoy them.

Has anyone had any experience with these. Would like to know if I am way off base or not.

wilbr11:

I had a decent 5 vegas classic tonight, Got it on the Friday Special. My pallate is just not coming along though. I'm still finding it very hard to detect alot of diversity in the flavors. I get a hint of something here and there and when I try to pay attention to it I can't get it. EXTREMELY Frustrating. Anyways, Changing Subjects a bit. If ANYONE finds somewhere that has Savinellis PLEASE let me know, preferably online, but I would KILL for one. Back to post, any suggestions on the "Maturation" of the Pallate?

hey wilbr, check your PM box.. no need to kill anyone.

I tried a Nording tonight and it was really good. It was a short torpedo, guessing 4.5 x 52 or 54. Almost had the appearance of a Nub. Flavor was exceptional and it burned real slow. Believe this is a RP line, but I am surprised that I have seen nor heard anything about it.

sdip: The Nording is a Rocky Patel made cigar for Erik Nording, a world famous pipe maker, kind of a joint venture type of thing I guess.

edit: Just finished up with a Punch punch, in the oscuro wrapper. Very nice, as I've come to expect from Punch.

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

Thomas Jefferson

I own a Nording pipe, matter of fact. Never had the cigar, though. The only pipe-related cigar I've had is the Butera (they make excellent pipe tobaccos), which was my favorite cigar for a while. Well, I've also had some Dunhills, but they don't really count.

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Nothing for me tonight. I've got a bit of a sore throat and cough, so I'm going to take a night off.

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Rocky Patel Summer Blend for me... wish me luck! I've had a bad string of em lately... I'll get it back!

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In Tim's Beard we TRUST