What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025
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The smoke, the first half is Dominican the second has Cyprian Latakia and Honduran in there somewhere. You can sure tell when the Latakia kicks in.
Finally got around to trying a Stillwell Star. The Bayou is going to be discontinued and so I snagged some to try while I still could. I'm a perique lover so I was very excited for this.
It was... underwhelming. The cigar leaf was quite mild - tasty, but mild. I think this is necessary to allow for the pipe tobacco to not get overwhelmed by the stronger leaf. If I didn't know there was perique in this, I never would have guessed. It was a tasty cigar but the burn was a big issue. I guess the smaller bits of tobacco in the filler burn a lot faster than the wrapper and so tunneling was a big issue. If I smoked it slower, it needed a lot of relights. And the last third got very hot and the cigar was mushy. Not an optimal cigar experience, which might explain why these aren't more popular. Curious if others had the same experience.
It was... underwhelming. The cigar leaf was quite mild - tasty, but mild. I think this is necessary to allow for the pipe tobacco to not get overwhelmed by the stronger leaf. If I didn't know there was perique in this, I never would have guessed. It was a tasty cigar but the burn was a big issue. I guess the smaller bits of tobacco in the filler burn a lot faster than the wrapper and so tunneling was a big issue. If I smoked it slower, it needed a lot of relights. And the last third got very hot and the cigar was mushy. Not an optimal cigar experience, which might explain why these aren't more popular. Curious if others had the same experience.
Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage Short Gordo, good smoke, ordered some more.
Ramon Allones Specially Selected. Raisin toast with honey, just like everyone in this cab. Sorry no pic - forgot to take it before I started the car
Creamy cedar, peanut skin, maple sugar and leather. As classic as they come.
Having a a Cigars International Knock-off of a Cohiba Churchill, 6 7/8" x 48 on the porch. It’s 77⁰ F with a nice light breeze. It feels good to be outside after being laid up in bed for several days.
Earlier I smoked a Crowned Heads Juarez
After faking dinner it's a Guantanamera and some Rye and soda on ice.
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You get sick?
That Smokingpipes/Blackbird Lancero, watching the moon rise over the big lake
Underfilled but 92% humidity (@71F) is helping. A perfectly fine smoke but I don't see myself seeking more. This was a holiday gift from family that I am with right now so that's nice
I suppose so—I patched some mortar on a retaining wall on the side of our property in 90⁰+ heat last week. I sweated a lot and konked out for a nap before properly rehydrating; even though I drank tons of water after waking up, this ultimately resulted in joint inflammation in my right foot later in the week. I’m annoyed because I could’ve easily prevented this; I missed a family function I wanted to attend this past weekend because of it.
Water is overrated - Powerade or Gatorade works wonders, especially the bulk powder/mix your own.
Forgot the recommended dosage, jam 3-4 scoops in a small glass of water and you'll be right in no time
Haven't taken any photos and I haven't been smoking much lately, just 2 cigars in the past month.
Aladino Vintage Rothschild which was typically top notch from Aladino - big fan of their stuff. Smoked that one on a cold Canberra night out with colleagues so couldn't really analyse it but will buy again, down the line.
Joya de Nicaragua Clasico Medio Siglo.
Fantastic aroma, huge smoke output but too much pepper/spice on the retrohale.
Flavor was good but not sure if I'd buy again. Maybe Nicaraguan tobacco is not my thing.
Aladino Vintage Rothschild which was typically top notch from Aladino - big fan of their stuff. Smoked that one on a cold Canberra night out with colleagues so couldn't really analyse it but will buy again, down the line.
Joya de Nicaragua Clasico Medio Siglo.
Fantastic aroma, huge smoke output but too much pepper/spice on the retrohale.
Flavor was good but not sure if I'd buy again. Maybe Nicaraguan tobacco is not my thing.
