Earlier in the evening - Smoked a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut
What Did You Smoke Today? Cigars.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur cigarillo.
Did the split smoke last time. I like it this way better.
Recently, I've become amazed at how overlooked the Macanudo Cafe is by regular cigar smokers. I myself had a few from a sampler in my very first cigar purchase back in 2005 and was underwhelmed. I assumed it was a cigar for beginners & dabblers only, and forgot about the brand until recently when I received a very well-aged Baron de Rothschild housed in some of the brownest cello I've ever seen. The cigar had obviously been sitting for quite some time and smoking it was nothing short of a revelation - it actually reminded me a lot of the Fuente Opus Angel's Share with musty, earthy notes overlain by a creamy lemon flavor. I immediately secured some freshies which unfortunately lacked this deeply complex experience, so it appears this blend, while good in recent vintage, needs serious downtime to become the world-class smoke I enjoyed several months ago.
This is gonna sound screwey, moved my big tractor waiting on heavy rains from tropical storm, got zero turn out to cut patch wher tractor was, seen how thick grass was started cutting yard which is approx 5 acres, no cigar no hat no water. Wife came and gave me a hat and water, thought about asking her to get me a cigar and lighter, but thought that would be pushing it. 5 Vegas Gold Presidenti I missed you.! 
Giving the Rocky Patel Cargo another shot. First one had a nice flavor but burned poorly.
These came in about a week ago, gonna smoke a small one today, any suggestions?
I think i am smoking potpourri, its not bad i guess. Might try the purple potpourri later on the back of my parents toilet. Its been there for about 25 years so it should be aged well.
Oliva G Churchill. At just over $3 a stick I think this is an incredible value. My every day go to cigar.
1. I like Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut - However, I may be in the minority as it’s scores are not great. In needs at least a month in the humidor in my opinion.
2. Jury is still out on Rocky Patel Vintage 1990. In my opinion it loses flavor at about 2/3 mark. (I have smoked 2 so far). Also, one of the two I smoked had such a tight draw, it might have been plugged. The first 2/3 is beautiful though.
3. I cannot read the labels of others. One looks like La Aroma De Cuba. If yes, then I had a beautiful smoke of the basic La Aroma De Cuba (The one with the red ribbon) and I think others from the same line should be very good
2. Jury is still out on Rocky Patel Vintage 1990. In my opinion it loses flavor at about 2/3 mark. (I have smoked 2 so far). Also, one of the two I smoked had such a tight draw, it might have been plugged. The first 2/3 is beautiful though.
3. I cannot read the labels of others. One looks like La Aroma De Cuba. If yes, then I had a beautiful smoke of the basic La Aroma De Cuba (The one with the red ribbon) and I think others from the same line should be very good
These came in about a week ago, gonna smoke a small one today, any suggestions?
Drew Estate Natural Irish Hops. I can't really find these anymore- I'm glad I bought a box last summer.
This is probably one of my favorite cigars. So creamy and smooth.
Are those little guys Padron Corticos? If you're looking for a small smoke they're a great choice. I enjoy the LA Aroma EE quite a bit, but I understand they tweaked the blend recently and haven't tried it yet. I've always been curious about that Oliva Serie O perfecto. Something about that nearly symmetrical shape that looks so cool.These came in about a week ago, gonna smoke a small one today, any suggestions?
Tatuaje Black Cazadores. Moar lonsdales, plz.
Actually ended up smoking the natural Padron Corticos, great taste for a smaller cigar and just over 30min of puffing.
I've only had La Aromas since the recipe tweak, I really enjoy them.
Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Machito. Often present in my Top 5 list.
Smoked a Nub Cameroon while watching Cropduster spray my canefield- Status