Just got back from a little after-hours party with folks from work. While there I had an RP Vintage 90, which was good. What I could taste of it, anyway, with this cold. I'm thinking about going outside and having something else. Wanna take advantage of this cooler weather while it lasts.

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Had the Sol Cubano Artisian Tonight. I read a few, um "Mediocre" if that's what you wanna call them, reviews and figured I'd fire it up and give it a chance. As i'm sitting here with a NASTY after taste, I can definitely say I second EVERY review I've read on this cigar so far. The other one I have will be resting for a LONG time. I wasn't impressed in the least. Best thing i could say about this one... Um the ash did hold tenaciously. Beyond that, It had a decent start kind of reminded me of Southern Comfort Pipe tobbaco as I'm a bit of a pipe smoker as well. But this quickly fizzled into a bland cigar altogether. Overall I wasn't impressed. I'll have to smoke a Ghurka Titan tommorrow night to make up for tonight's dud.

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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

Sounds like a real bummer wilbr. I almost don't want to smoke the Artisans that I have for fear that they look better than they smoke. Well, at least if mine are no good, I didn't pay for them, so there is that much.

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

Thomas Jefferson

Last night was the Man O War robusto. This cigar was absolutely fantastic!!! It started peppery and full bodied...the draw was perfect and the cigar burned very well. About 2 inches in the cigar mellowed considerably and it was just a pleasant nutty and flavorful smoke with a pepper finish to the nub. Maybe one of the best smokes ive ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I know this cigar wont be around long...so imma buy my box soon!

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my dad is in town. time for some good cigars. cigar #1: 5 cegas cask. these were my last two. it was a good decision. i may never get to smoke one of those ever again. DAMN YOU SHORT RUN CIGARS!! wonderful. id make the same decision again.

#2 CAO Italia. a consistant favorite.

good stories good conversation. Good family.

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kuzi16:

my dad is in town. time for some good cigars. cigar #1: 5 cegas cask. these were my last two. it was a good decision. i may never get to smoke one of those ever again. DAMN YOU SHORT RUN CIGARS!! wonderful. id make the same decision again.

#2 CAO Italia. a consistant favorite.

good stories good conversation. Good family.

... and obviously good cigars too.

Tonight was the local Rodriguez torpedo. This has consistently been a pleasant cigar, though I must say they are much better fresh than with a bit of rest. Here's what I like about these cigars, when he rolls them, he gives each cigar a light mist of cognac, the cigar tastes like a cigar without any cognac infusion, but the wrapper leaves a sweetness on your lips that is just wonderful. Good cigar for relaxing after a particularly difficult day.

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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 just had an Avo Domaine #30, and wow, is this a good cigar. I'd give it a full review, but with a bit of my summer cold still lingering, I don't want to short change it. Instead, I'll just say it had terrific flavor, the burn was even, and although the draw was just a bit loose, it didn't smoke itself at all. I got a good 1.5 hours out of it. Avo is one of those brands that was always just under my radar, somehow. The Domaine caught my eye for some reason about a month ago, so I ordered up a fiver and I'm glad I did.

I should also add that -- unless my remaining stuffiness fooled me -- this is the cigar I would pick if I were going to smoke in a public place where people might find cigar smoke offensive. It has a very floral, not unpleasant secondhand smoke.

Highly recommended.

On a personal note: man it's nice to be able to taste things again.

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I had me two cigars today, whoopee! In the early evening I had a Camacho Havana robusto. My first experience with this was not so great, I smoked one straight out of the mailbox and it just was not good, but me being one to not give up so easily, I let the remaining ones rest for a spell and boy did it make a world of difference. Without going into much detail, this was a pretty good cigar.

I just finished up with an Ashton 6.9 x 48, they call it the Prime Minister... kind of a dumb name IMO. But it was a good cigar. The construction was absolutely flawless and the draw was perfect with just the right amount of resistance. Now this was a bit more mild than I usually like, but it did come into its own about 1.5 inches in. The flavor profile is one I'd have to describe as floral, with maybe a hint of woodiness. I enjoyed it but I don't think its a box purchase kind of cigar for me as I would not smoke this with any regularity, but I can see keeping a few on hand. Smoking time was about 90 minutes. My thanks go to Pilot711 for this one, this was one of the cigars he sent me in the PIF a while back.

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

last night i had praseneia reserva organica i didnt like it at all put it out half way threw and was done ...

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

ON saturday i bought for the first time MAXX freak cigars and I must say for me and my golf partner we both did not enjoy them nearly as much as the MAXX Vice. The freak was a way stronger smoke and was hard to stay lit for me. Gonna have to go back to the Vice as I enjoy a lighter flavorful cigar!!

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Golf ball hitting, Cigar Puffing...Check and Check!!

I'm in Boston dealing with this weather in the northeast today. Have to fly to New York then Los Angeles. If I ever make it to the west coast this evening I have a nice R.P. Vintage 92 waiting in my travel humi. That and a cold brew will be a good finish to a long day. Hey j0z3r glad you enjoyed the Ashton Prime Minister. Take care. P

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'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

The RP 92 has never let me down. Great smoke.

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Yesterday was a Matasa Legend. Really enjoy this cigar.

Today I had a Monte Christo #3 and a Puros Indios Reserva Maxima 2003.

5 Vegas "A"

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms should be a convenience store - not a government agency.