Now smoking a very old Black Label Bishops Blend
What Cigar are You Smoking? 2024
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This afternoon’s cigar was a Sobremesa Short Robusto. I got it 2 weeks ago in a sampler from Famous Smoke, and I guess I was too eager: the aroma was very pleasant, but the cigar itself was pretty dense, the draw was fairly tight, and the flavor muted: mostly damp tobacco. I expected better.
Fortunately I have a few more Sobremesas (in larger vitolas) so I can try again later. I only paid about $3 for this one, so not too much regret. I’ll be sure to give the rest of the sampler a lot more resting time.
Fortunately I have a few more Sobremesas (in larger vitolas) so I can try again later. I only paid about $3 for this one, so not too much regret. I’ll be sure to give the rest of the sampler a lot more resting time.
Bummer. I bought 3 of the short Churchill Sobremesas a few weeks ago, and have been tempted to smoke one "early"...
Last vacation smoke was a Davidoff Petite Corona with about 9 months of box time.
What a view! I hope that you've had a great vacation!
I haven't had a Sobremesa before, but based on previous experience with the Umbagog, I'm inclined to blame the conditions rather than the cigar. I bought some Umbagogs from Cigar Page in January, and tried one after 2 weeks in the humidor. It also was very bland and produced very little smoke. After 4 months of rest, I had another one, and it was a much better experience.
This Sobremesa came from Famous Smoke, and the experience reminded me of that first Umbagog. I'll bet that the other Sobremesas, which have been resting since March, will be much nicer. Now I need a nice vacation myself so I can try them out
I'm having the second of the Ventura "Cuban Rejects" I got from West Duluth Smoke Shop a month ago. It matches Monday morning pretty well, IMO.
Not worth a picture in it's bandless generic lack of glory.
Not worth a picture in it's bandless generic lack of glory.
Crowned Heads Mil Dias. This may become a favorite if it performs as well as it has done so far.
Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Cinco
I really enjoyed this Macanudo vintage maduro 2013 
Thank you! That's very kind. We had a great timeWhat a view! I hope that you've had a great vacation!
I haven't had a Sobremesa before, but based on previous experience with the Umbagog, I'm inclined to blame the conditions rather than the cigar. I bought some Umbagogs from Cigar Page in January, and tried one after 2 weeks in the humidor. It also was very bland and produced very little smoke. After 4 months of rest, I had another one, and it was a much better experience.
This Sobremesa came from Famous Smoke, and the experience reminded me of that first Umbagog. I'll bet that the other Sobremesas, which have been resting since March, will be much nicer. Now I need a nice vacation myself so I can try them out
I've been impressed by the handful of Mil Días I've had.
Smokingpipes has some XX Marevas which were the 2020 Mil Días LE...
After complaining about yesterday’s Sobremesa, I got a hankering for an Umbagog this afternoon.
Apparently that spider is envious, but I’m not going to share.
Thinking back, yesterday’s Sobremesa did take a long time to light, supporting my theory that it was too damp. This Umbagog lit much more quickly, and is much more flavorful and aromatic.
Apparently that spider is envious, but I’m not going to share.
Thinking back, yesterday’s Sobremesa did take a long time to light, supporting my theory that it was too damp. This Umbagog lit much more quickly, and is much more flavorful and aromatic.
You’ve tempted me to take a nice cigar up to the southern shore and spend some quality time listening to the waves myself. I’ll have to do that before the snow hits
Just a Cuban cheapie while out catching some rays in the backyard. Nice lil taste of the forbidden isle, nonetheless!
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Oh, this is nice!
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Found a box of Non Plus I forgot about! Fantastic smoke right out the gate.
Another cigar tonight: Oliva Black Swan
67th birthday today, first cigar in many a year, Romeo y Julieta Tubos No. 2 and first cut with my new Germanus cutter, very tidy.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, La Flordita Limited Giagante early mo before the heat