Little Rocky Patel 1992
Rain held off today but going good now. We have a nice perch here overlooking a great Northwoods lake
Rain held off today but going good now. We have a nice perch here overlooking a great Northwoods lake
What Cigar are You Smoking? 2024
- Thread starter TheIronMonkey
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Curivari Buenaventura on this muggy morning, got hammered by some rain last night.
Graycliff G2 Maduro. Not a bad smoke…construction on this one hasn’t been great. Some touch up lights required. Decent smoke for the price. Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers, Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro wrapper. 
Oliva Saison Maduro. Pretty good smoke. Saison Maduro employs leaves from 2011 into a Cuban-esque blend, Nicaraguan long-fillers are tucked beneath a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. Flavors of cedar, sweet spices, and leather. Consistent construction and a sharp burn line. 
P.S. - I’ve learned to copy and paste and touch up descriptions so my post are more descriptive.
P.S. - I’ve learned to copy and paste and touch up descriptions so my post are more descriptive.
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Humidity surge outside has rocked the last few sticks except for this Caldwell.
Monte Christo by AJ Fernandez
Last time I smoked this - I commented that I like this better than any other Monte Christo labeled cigars. Today also, it is tasting exquisite.
I love almost everything made by AJ Fernandez
Last time I smoked this - I commented that I like this better than any other Monte Christo labeled cigars. Today also, it is tasting exquisite.
I love almost everything made by AJ Fernandez
First time with Oliva Melanio
Bought a 10-box on the recommendations of you, dear forumites.
I went for the #4 size. These have been resting a little over 2 months
Bought a 10-box on the recommendations of you, dear forumites.
I went for the #4 size. These have been resting a little over 2 months
Stopped by a few boutique cigar shops in Ybor City/Tampa today. Tampa Sweethearts is only open weekdays, so i'll do that one next time i drive down before i leave. But today, i fired up a NIcahabana on Tampa Beach after selecting it from the store with the same name.
The drive back northbound was wild. I left the beach sunny and 97 degrees, 20 minutes north it was 81 and cloudy, a few more minutes it was 74 and torrentially raining with the freeway visibility severely impaired, slowing traffic to about 30 mph. Soon after the clouds opened up, it was 89, sunny and traffic went back to it's insane 85 or so mph! I've experienced all these temps and even the torrents and poor visibility in Washington, just not all in a matter of minutes!
The drive back northbound was wild. I left the beach sunny and 97 degrees, 20 minutes north it was 81 and cloudy, a few more minutes it was 74 and torrentially raining with the freeway visibility severely impaired, slowing traffic to about 30 mph. Soon after the clouds opened up, it was 89, sunny and traffic went back to it's insane 85 or so mph! I've experienced all these temps and even the torrents and poor visibility in Washington, just not all in a matter of minutes!
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My Father La Promesa Petit
Another decent day here in the Northwoods of WI.
These have been resting a little over 4 months. I could see myself buying more. Some nice milk chocolate notes interspersed with everything else
Another decent day here in the Northwoods of WI.
These have been resting a little over 4 months. I could see myself buying more. Some nice milk chocolate notes interspersed with everything else
Don Pepin García Blue Exquistos (5.5x46)
What a big league pairing here tonight boys. You just cannot pry this pair apart if you tried, match has been made. Cigar is a dried fruit flute, and hitting all the right notes, like a big ol bowl of Boo-Berry cereal to be completely honest. Under $8 stick here, say what!? This is tremendous, blows the My Father line out of the water, yet somehow doesn’t even taste like distant cousins, with more of a Dominican flavor to me. I swear it departs a blueberry after taste, I know blue label suggesting strongly here, but still. Go Go Leonardo!
What a big league pairing here tonight boys. You just cannot pry this pair apart if you tried, match has been made. Cigar is a dried fruit flute, and hitting all the right notes, like a big ol bowl of Boo-Berry cereal to be completely honest. Under $8 stick here, say what!? This is tremendous, blows the My Father line out of the water, yet somehow doesn’t even taste like distant cousins, with more of a Dominican flavor to me. I swear it departs a blueberry after taste, I know blue label suggesting strongly here, but still. Go Go Leonardo!
Another Foundation to add to the list of “Yes, please” Hanging with my brother. Some Selva Rey Chocolate Rum to accompany. 
Having a Davidoff of Geneva Corona, 5 3/8" x 40 from the 1990s on the porch. We’re watching a heat lightning storm and listening to tunes. It’s 79⁰ with a soft breeze and quite comfortable.
It’s been many years since I’ve reached for one of these little Davidoffs. I love its pungent aroma and earthy notes, and have to say its construction has always been impeccable and holds the ash very well. The flavours have melded and mellowed a lot in thirty years, but I guess that’s to be expected.
Just finished the Davidoff. We’re heading inside. Susan is going to take a bath. My Pipe Force Episode II tins arrived today, so I’ll probably light up a pipe.
Another cigar today: Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro
So far all my sticks have been quite good.
So far all my sticks have been quite good.
Getting ready to step out for some night air. Trying a Blackened M81 (6x52 Toro) for the first time with a Blackened (batch #145) smoked old fashioned. Been in a Blackened mood... losing daylight now, that's a plus. C'mon fall & winter. This guy does reviews better than me and he can be funny at times.
Just lit up this Oliva Series O, much less muggy out than yesterday morning.
I have David and Goliath sitting in my humidor right now, almost smoked one this morning. Like it a lot?