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Speak Easy

Lifer
Jan 12, 2024
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New Wave "Stella" from good old E.P.

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This may be my finalist for easygoing Connecticut. Nothing earth shattering, just a good smoke for $5 and change. I also like the smaller size @ 5.1 X 42

I liked the Perla Del Mar shadegrown, but the wrapper is quite delicate.

Other suggestions definitely welcomed
Have you tried a Southern Draw Rose of Sharon? Little large for your liking probably, but they have my favorite CT wrapper. I’ve never looked them up to see what it is but it’s like velvet or suede, very nice for a CT.
 
Nice.

Are you able to comment on how much life it had left? Over the hill, just right, couldn't be better, etc...
It was an exceptional smoke and i'm sure would have remained that way for some time. Certainly not at the end of it's rope. Plenty of full, rich high grade Dominican goodness there, smooth edges and med-full bodied.
 
Today I have an 1876 maduro that appears to be made of fire-resistant tobacco. I’m giving up now after many re-lights 🤪. I’ve never had this problem before.

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Interestingly I had this problem a few days back. The cigar in question was La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press