What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025
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I was gifted a Liga Privada #9
My favorite
My favorite
Taking advantage of mild November temperatures to start the day outside with a Padron 1926 No. 47. Italian Roast on the side.
Second cigar today: My Father Blue Toro. Water on the side. I am smoking this due to the 9.8 rating it was given by The Lounge Lizards podcast.
EP Carrillo Pledge
There was a Vinyl Record show a few towns over today. My eldest and I visited and got a good collection of records.
I was looking for Indian and there wasn’t any but we got a fantastic collection of popular rock.
I deliberately bought pressings from 1990 or earlier to see how they differ from current pressings.
There was a Vinyl Record show a few towns over today. My eldest and I visited and got a good collection of records.
I was looking for Indian and there wasn’t any but we got a fantastic collection of popular rock.
I deliberately bought pressings from 1990 or earlier to see how they differ from current pressings.
Yeah they really liked that one!
How would you rate it?
Visited family in WI today- Garmirian PC on the ride out, Eiroa Classic 448 for the ride home
BenMN: A caveat regarding my comments. When I smoke a cigar for the first time, I always prefer having it indoors at the cigar lounge I frequent; the flavors and burn line note are richer for me experienced indoors. I smoked the My Father Blue Toro on my deck with some wind effect and chilly temperatures. I also smoked a Padron 1926 first which could have impacted my perception of the flavor notes of the milder second cigar. I intend to smoke the cigar again at my lounge for a better evaluation.
The construction was very good, with a consistently even burnline and an open--but not too open--draw. It is an easy cigar to smoke.
The predominate flavor throughout was the cedar-foward Connecticut Broadleaf Rosato wrapper. It also had some secondary Maduro notes from the wrapper and some of the Honduran berry flavors from the binder/filler.
In all, a very enjoyable cigar. The price point at $12 is excellent value. I gave it an 8--a definite recommend--but plan to revisit the Lizard podcast at the second smoking as their palates usually align pretty well with mine. I may have missed something with the smoking environment outside. (Final note: the size of the Blue Toro would keep me from buying a box as I prefer smaller ring gauges. The Toro was 6 x 54 with a slight box press.)
Trying out the 6.5” x 52 maduro version. It’s just as great as the normal O series but a bit more sweetness. I’m getting a little more toasted marshmallow and cocoa and less dark fruit. Delicious!! 
Last night I smoked an Opus X Super Belicoso. Haven't had an Opus X in many years. In my opinion it was way overpriced but quite good. Very Cuban like in taste. Densely packed but with an excellent draw. Definitely a finger burner. Loch Lomond 18 worked well with the cigar.
Thanks for expanding, that all makes sense
I may try one myself, but I too prefer smaller RG
Speaking of that, a Maduro Short Story for me before I finish some yard work
Spencer Herbert Gordo, damn fine cigar!
Smoked two Nubs today. First was a 460T Connecticut, second was a Habano 
Found this at a local vape shop that has a little humidor too. Looks like it’s been there for years. It’s quite toothy with lots of white powdery plume on it and the wrapper is pretty brown. This will be my first SLR. 
Principal Accomplice Classic Toro. Big fan of Principal cigars in general.
Earlier I smoked an Arturo Fuente Brevas Royale Natural
