Bellas Artes Robusto. Smoked one of these 5 or 6 months ago and remember really enjoying it. So far so good this time around as well.
I seem to be picture challenged this evening.
I seem to be picture challenged this evening.
What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025
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Back to the H Upmann 1844 Anejo tonight. 
I typically do not put a date on my cigars, but occasionally in the past I did. I was looking at the bottom of the humidor and found many aged Oliva Melanios.
Smoking an aged Oliva Serie V Melanio from September 2022. This is probably the oldest as it’s the only one with a date.
Smoking an aged Oliva Serie V Melanio from September 2022. This is probably the oldest as it’s the only one with a date.
Hemingway Signature maduro today while out 'n' about for Fuente Friday. 
El Borracho Broadleaf from Dapper
CAO Cameroon Churchill. I first tried to light up a JFR Churchill but it was plugged. Tried the PerfecDraw, no dice. Stabbed that stupid thing about 8 times on each end and still couldn't smoke it. My first and last go at a JFR.
Edit-BTW, perfect draw and burn on the CAO.
Edit-BTW, perfect draw and burn on the CAO.
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Fuente Friday Hemingway Signature. Been smoking Nicaraguan stuff so it was a bit tame in comparison.
Good morning, it already feels an hour later. Eiroa LCA Vintage Reserva Corona 2022.
Brick House Mighty Mighty Maduro with some root beer.
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro.
Aksum Claro Toro. I had some confusion around this one, because I wasn't sure if I'd tried it before, but I read this is the Metapa line with a new name. I had tried the Metapa Maduro, but don't remember what I thought about it. Anyway, the Claro version was excellent. Highly recommended for those that like Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers.
How was that?
Casdagli Romano for the drive out
Good but I think I prefer the Rosettas
'23 Carillo TAA for the ride back
Disappointing. These were good upon release, and absolutely great last summer. This one had wide open draw, required touch-ups, and flaked ash on me for an hour and a half
66°F/64RHOne left from the box, hoping for better out of that one
Enjoying the Tijuana sunshine after a stormy week with a Nestor Miranda Special Selection Habano. Pretty decent if unspectacular cigar. It's mostly leather, coffee, and a hint of spice. Not very complex, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Could use a bit more sweetness for some balance. For the going price at Smoking Pipes, I might buy a couple more.
An Oliva V and a drop of Wild Turkey 101 after an evening at the theatre.
Excellent cigar. Great construction, burn and draw. I actually get the flavors off the box. Graham and cinnamon retrohale. I had it with black coffee.How was that?
Casdagli Romano for the drive out
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Good but I think I prefer the Rosettas
'23 Carillo TAA for the ride back
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Disappointing. These were good upon release, and absolutely great last summer. This one had wide open draw, required touch-ups, and flaked ash on me for an hour and a half
One left from the box, hoping for better out of that one
LFD Andalusian Bull with a lime twist TopoChico. Hockey on the box.
Tobacos Baez Series S.F. Robusto.
I was so disappointed in this release. All I could taste was this weird and unpleasant pine flavor.