What Cigar are You Smoking?
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bBoots: Glad you had Cohen's.
My paternal grandmother was a fabulous cook but maddening if you asked her for a recipe: a little of this and a little of that. Maybe my grandparents knew about all the great things to eat because the deliciousness of her cooking provided an attunement to what Chicago had to offer. In any event it was just like them to know about Rosen's rye and make sure it was on the table.
Hard Rolls: the Italian bakery on 63rd St.
Shrimp: Wolcotts
etc.
'13 Hoyo de Monterrey du Gourmet. Utter shame this got discontinued. A masterpiece in cigar blending - keeps you guessing the whole way down.
Wonderful afternoon Cigar, El Duke Hernandez 26. And I’m not even a baseball fan. This is a great cigar. Creamy, mild strength, medium body. Lots of smooth mellow flavors. My inexperienced palate says nuts and cream, light cedar, not a lot of pepper or spice. Great with ginger beer, ice and Foursquare spiced rum
A Drew Estate MUWAT, a gift from @BROBS that arrived with my estate pipe purchase today.
Very tasty so far. Thanks,Track Suit, Brian! 
Very tasty so far. Thanks,
Glad you are enjoying it!! How’s the strength level?A Drew Estate MUWAT, a gift from @BROBS that arrived with my estate pipe purchase today.
Very tasty so far. Thanks,Track Suit, Brian!
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I'll be damned. I didn't know Orlando El Duque Hernandez had a cigar line. I always admired the guy as a baseball player. As a pitcher, El Duque certainly threw a lot of el Dookie, but he made it work for him and had a solid career.
Now smoking an Illusione Ultra Op No. 8 with a bit of nitro cold brew coffee from Starbucks. The cigar is good, the coffee is mediocre and cost like $4+ at the gas station
Tried a nitro cold brew from Starsucks last week. It was mediocre... if I'm being generous.I'll be damned. I didn't know Orlando El Duque Hernandez had a cigar line. I always admired the guy as a baseball player. As a pitcher, El Duque certainly threw a lot of el Dookie, but he made it work for him and had a solid career.
Now smoking an Illusione Ultra Op No. 8 with a bit of nitro cold brew coffee from Starbucks. The cigar is good, the coffee is mediocre and cost like $4+ at the gas station
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It was a great after work decompression smoke. I had to cut it slightly short because Mrs. jaytex was ready for dinner.
Strength was perfect. Just feeling a bit of nic at about 2/3. Incredibly strong wrap. The draw was perfect with a punch but I actually had to work at it to pop the ash off.
I will definitely revisit that maker.
Strength was perfect. Just feeling a bit of nic at about 2/3. Incredibly strong wrap. The draw was perfect with a punch but I actually had to work at it to pop the ash off.
I will definitely revisit that maker.
I don't care what anyone says, an 8-5-8 always delivers.To quote a certain member..."Cigar Time"...
You can find good deals on them from Cbid ?
It is one of my favorite maduros. I don't know quite how to articulate it, but it really does just have a wonderful ripeness to the flavor profile. That it's medium in body and strength, at most IMO, just means it's a great choice for nearly any cigar smoker. It might be one of the few cigars that I prefer the Maduro version over the "natural," though the Sungrown is real nice too, and the regular Cameroon is more than decent.
Hoyo Excalibur. Creamy almond smoke with a citrus flavor and light cedar aftertaste. Great cigar.
8-5-8's were my go to in the early 1990's. I preferred the naturals.
Try the Maduro if you get the chance. Admittedly, I have not had one in years, but they were always a fantastic bargain.
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