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BenMN

Lifer
Jun 21, 2023
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St. Paul, MN
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Not shabby, but I can't see buying any Aladino except the corojo line..... unless they see fit to release a criollo-wrapped cigar, similar to the old Camacho Havana.
Thanks for the comment. I almost bought some Classic but then read something like the classic is their attempt to sort of tone down the Corojo-ness.

No thanks, gimme pure Corojo please

Although I did buy a box of their Maduros, just to try

These intrigue me, and should be available soon

Looking forward to some much needed time off this next week. And the rain and wind finally let up :)

Mi Querida 448 after work
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Xhaxhi Bobi Gray out back with my hounds

These are pretty good but I'm not sure the brand got any traction. I blind- bought a bunch at 50% closeout and am glad I did
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pantsBoots

Lifer
Jul 21, 2020
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Thanks for the comment. I almost bought some Classic but then read something like the classic is their attempt to sort of tone down the Corojo-ness.

No thanks, gimme pure Corojo please

Xhaxhi Bobi Gray out back with my hounds

These are pretty good but I'm not sure the brand got any traction. I blind- bought a bunch at 50% closeout and am glad I did
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I'm the same with Aladino. The other cigars of theirs I've had are good, but the Corojo are great, sooooo.....

As for the Xhaxhi Bobi, I believe they only do limited releases. It's not that the brand is dead and gone, just that they're lost in the shuffle of all of the boutique releases out there.
 

BenMN

Lifer
Jun 21, 2023
3,299
52,590
St. Paul, MN
Annual trip to WI Driftless region started yesterday

Paul Garmirian Reserva Exclusiva No. 5 for the ride down

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Just excellent.

I bought a number of fivers across the Garmirian portfolio. They are just passing the 3 month mark so time to start sampling

My buddy who really doesn't smoke anymore gave me a bag of cigars before we left. The Fuente and LFD below are from him

This Fuente Chateau NT got smoked while walking around favorite park
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There are definitely critters in there...
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La Nox to close things out
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Beautiful day here. Started today with a La Colmena with 9 months of box time
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Required a couple pokes from the PerfecDraw. The level 128 rollers must have gone on break, leaving only the 127s and below...

Wishing you all a pleasant Sunday