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fishinguitarman Offline
#501 Posted: Thu, Jun 28 2012, 7:46 PM EST
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crgcpro wrote:
My spot didn't have those in stock so I got the Rass. Maybe next time.

I did get some HDM Epicure Especials as well. I love the HDM Hoyo Des Dieux's that I just got in so I figured I would give those a try.





You done good! Awesome smokes!
rfenst Offline
#502 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 8:32 AM EST
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fishinguitarman wrote:
Robert...The HDMs over the Demi Tasse?


Couldn't tell you one way or another. Got a box of DT for fathers' day, but its form 2012 so I haven't even tried one yet. The write ups is that it is a light bodied cigar.

Based upon one sample of an aged Des Deux and the aged, little, machine-made, cellophane HdMs I gave you and TJ at your Herf, my best guess is that current Du Marie will be a little woodsy and a little bit sweet- with a nice punch. At around $100 average per box and splitting three or four ways, how could we go wrong?
crgcpro Offline
#503 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 9:45 AM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Couldn't tell you one way or another. Got a box of DT for fathers' day, but its form 2012 so I haven't even tried one yet. The write ups is that it is a light bodied cigar.

Based upon one sample of an aged Des Deux and the aged, little, machine-made, cellophane HdMs I gave you and TJ at your Herf, my best guess is that current Du Marie will be a little woodsy and a little bit sweet- with a nice punch. At around $100 average per box and splitting three or four ways, how could we go wrong?



I'll join the split if you need one more.

Pro
fishinguitarman Offline
#504 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 10:09 AM EST
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rfenst
crgcpro
jojoc
FGM

That ought to do it!



Got 6 pkgs to get out this weekend from other splits, so let me take care of that and then I can turn my attention to these...Will prolly send PMs out to you guys this weeknd!
Pheloniousmunk Offline
#505 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 11:20 AM EST
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Hey FGM, it looks like you've got plenty of takers for the current splits but if you want to add one more or are looking for another person in the future, I'm interested. I haven't had too many CCs so I'm looking to broaden my horizons, splits seem like the perfect way to try something different without going all in.
APBTMarcel Offline
#506 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 11:47 AM EST
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Me too.
fishinguitarman Offline
#507 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 12:57 PM EST
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There will be more in the future!
dubleuhb Offline
#508 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 12:59 PM EST
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Wheres mine ?
fishinguitarman Offline
#509 Posted: Fri, Jun 29 2012, 1:03 PM EST
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Your pants? d'oh!
fishinguitarman Offline
#510 Posted: Sun, Jul 1 2012, 3:52 PM EST
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PMs sent
dubleuhb Offline
#511 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:07 PM EST
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Drool Today was a great day!Drool
APBTMarcel Offline
#512 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:10 PM EST
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U post up what came in or what was ordered!
crgcpro Offline
#513 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:47 PM EST
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paypal sent
dubleuhb Offline
#514 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:49 PM EST
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1 box H Upmann Royal Robusto's
1 box MC Petit Edmundo
Saturday a box of CoRo's from 2010


Me so happy !
APBTMarcel Offline
#515 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:51 PM EST
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Oh F you! I want some Royal Robusto's but they are expensive everywhere I see them! I know they are supposed to be worth it, but I'm not a 1%er like you, lol. The MC's should be good just not a fan of the vitola. The CoRo's..............delish!
crgcpro Offline
#516 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:53 PM EST
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Mine left Kearny, NJ this morning. Hope to see them tomorrow!

(10) HU 50
(10) HDM Epi Esp
(25) Rafael G Panetelas Extra
(25) RASS
(25) QYH Nacionales

Woo-Hoo!
APBTMarcel Offline
#517 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:56 PM EST
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What is going on! I need to step up my game. I have some on the way though, secrets.........
dubleuhb Offline
#518 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 3:58 PM EST
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APBTMarcel wrote:
What is going on! I need to step up my game. I have some on the way though, secrets.........

Tomorrow should be better.Drool Can't wait !
APBTMarcel Offline
#519 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:00 PM EST
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Better than that shipment!?
dubleuhb Offline
#520 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:17 PM EST
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Yes, acquiring an assortment of aged boxes. This will be my second shipment. Long story but I'm getting some good sticks at a damn good price.
APBTMarcel Offline
#521 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:24 PM EST
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Next time shoot me a pm!
dubleuhb Offline
#522 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:36 PM EST
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Those Royal Robusto's look soo good if I come across another I may just nab it.

I should get an updated list soon of anything that's left soon.
KPP Offline
#523 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:41 PM EST
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Looks itchy in here...


And a whole lotta scratchin' goin on!
KPP Offline
#524 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:44 PM EST
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And if you think the Royal Robusto look nice Bill....(and they do...absolutely beautiful)..

You should see the Por Larranaga Regalias de Londres...Anxious
KPP Offline
#525 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 4:45 PM EST
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(scratch)....
dubleuhb Offline
#526 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 5:00 PM EST
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KPP wrote:
And if you think the Royal Robusto look nice Bill....(and they do...absolutely beautiful)..

You should see the Por Larranaga Regalias de Londres...Anxious

Just had to look them up, NICE!
A box of PL Robusto Larranaga tomorrow. What do you think of the Punch Super Robusto and Royal Selection No. 11 ?
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#527 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 5:02 PM EST
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If you are arranging any more splits in the near future I would be interested in trying a few CCs, just shoot me a PM.
APBTMarcel Offline
#528 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 6:02 PM EST
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Royal Selection..........yum yum. But don't buy it if it's available send me the list so I can nab them first!
rfenst Offline
#529 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 6:04 PM EST
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dubleuhb wrote:
Just had to look them up, NICE!
A box of PL Robusto Larranaga tomorrow. What do you think of the Punch Super Robusto and Royal Selection No. 11 ?


Punch is a highly underated brand, IMO.
rfenst Offline
#530 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 6:08 PM EST
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crgcpro wrote:
Mine left Kearny, NJ this morning. Hope to see them tomorrow!

(10) HU 50
(10) HDM Epi Esp
(25) Rafael G Panetelas Extra
(25) RASS
(25) QYH Nacionales

Woo-Hoo!


Even if several years old, try one of the RGP a day or two OTT. If it sucks, but it away for 3-4 months and reduce its RH- if it is moist- and it will be a 100% different cigar. Above all, smoke them SLOWWWWWW!!!
dubleuhb Offline
#531 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 6:08 PM EST
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APBTMarcel wrote:
Royal Selection..........yum yum. But don't buy it if it's available send me the list so I can nab them first!

Those should be here tomorrow,sorry.
crgcpro Offline
#532 Posted: Mon, Jul 2 2012, 6:21 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Even if several years old, try one of the RGP a day or two OTT. If it sucks, but it away for 3-4 months and reduce its RH- if it is moist- and it will be a 100% different cigar. Above all, smoke them SLOWWWWWW!!!



Thanks for the info. I have a bad habit of smoking everything too fast.

Last week I fired up a AF Hemingway Masterpiece on the 1st tee and it was down to the nub before I got to the 3rd green. That's a 9+ inch beast gone in 30 minutes! I had such a nicotine buzz that I was loopy for a few holes. It didn't hurt my game though as I was 2 under through 11 holes at English Turn from the tips in 25 mph winds!

Pro
APBTMarcel Offline
#533 Posted: Tue, Jul 3 2012, 9:48 AM EST
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Yea same here crgcpro, at least a couple of years ago I mean. I changed to smoking more slowly, correctly in my opinion, and taste changes for every cigar. Everything is more flavorful and more importantly less harsh. I keep trying to get my buddy to slow down but he will crush a 6x60 before I'm done with a robusto..........it's a shame. Try very hard to start smoking slower and I guarantee you will benefit from it. Some of the most amazing smokes I have had are lanceros and if you smoke them fast they turn bitter and harsh fast.

Ok rant over.

I have some RG Panatelas from '03 and the are very yummy for the price. They are a slow smomke like rfen said especially with the small ring guage.

Anyone have an opinion on the Boli Petit Belicosos '09?
fishinguitarman Offline
#534 Posted: Tue, Jul 3 2012, 9:14 PM EST
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APBTMarcel wrote:
Yea same here crgcpro, at least a couple of years ago I mean. I changed to smoking more slowly, correctly in my opinion, and taste changes for every cigar. Everything is more flavorful and more importantly less harsh. I keep trying to get my buddy to slow down but he will crush a 6x60 before I'm done with a robusto..........it's a shame. Try very hard to start smoking slower and I guarantee you will benefit from it. Some of the most amazing smokes I have had are lanceros and if you smoke them fast they turn bitter and harsh fast.

Ok rant over.

I have some RG Panatelas from '03 and the are very yummy for the price. They are a slow smomke like rfen said especially with the small ring guage.

Anyone have an opinion on the Boli Petit Belicosos '09?









Nope......
crgcpro Offline
#535 Posted: Thu, Jul 5 2012, 6:48 PM EST
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crgcpro wrote:
Mine left Kearny, NJ this morning. Hope to see them tomorrow!

(10) HU 50
(10) HDM Epi Esp
(25) Rafael G Panetelas Extra
(25) RASS
(25) QYH Nacionales

Woo-Hoo!



Fired up a RG PE and a QYH tonight. After being in transit for a week and in and out of this intense heat they were both in good shape. The RG was especially good. I smoked it nice and slow as was suggested by APBT and really liked it. I'll probably rest the others for a while except for a few that are going out to a couple of botl's.

Pro
rfenst Offline
#536 Posted: Thu, Jul 5 2012, 10:26 PM EST
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APBTMarcel wrote:
Yea same here crgcpro, at least a couple of years ago I mean. I changed to smoking more slowly, correctly in my opinion, and taste changes for every cigar. Everything is more flavorful and more importantly less harsh. I keep trying to get my buddy to slow down but he will crush a 6x60 before I'm done with a robusto..........it's a shame. Try very hard to start smoking slower and I guarantee you will benefit from it. Some of the most amazing smokes I have had are lanceros and if you smoke them fast they turn bitter and harsh fast.




Only SKIM a 1/8" diameter circle of the wrapper off the head of the cigar. Light it and go from there. If it flows, the resistance will keep it from burning to hot. If there is a little ball of tobacco tucked in there, you can pick it out with your teeth- if it bothers you or might be restricting the draw. You can always cut the opening of a cigar more, but can never go back and cut it less or smaller.
crgcpro Offline
#537 Posted: Fri, Jul 6 2012, 10:35 AM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Only SKIM a 1/8" diameter circle of the wrapper off the head of the cigar. Light it and go from there. If it flows, the resistance will keep it from burning to hot. If there is a little ball of tobacco tucked in there, you can pick it out with your teeth- if it bothers you or might be restricting the draw. You can always cut the opening of a cigar more, but can never go back and cut it less or smaller.



Thanks. I'll give that a try.

Pro
rfenst Offline
#538 Posted: Fri, Jul 6 2012, 8:25 PM EST
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Smoked two this evening: SCDLH La Punta and Mag46. Both from '08. SCDLH was much better than the last one I smoked from the box a year or longer ago. Still had tannin, which was helped a bit with the twang. But, there was still a good deal of burnt tobacco flavor, which subsided more and more while I smoked the stick down. Sweetness continually and subtly increased as I smoked it down to a nub. This cigar definitely develops and changes as it is smoked. Probably needs another couple years or long 'till its really truly ready to smoke. Bet there will be more good flavors that come out. In the meantime I am going to start digging into some aged Mercederes and finish off the several different singles in different sizes I have. 46, what can I say? Bit stronger than I thought it would be, but then again, it did come from a tube. Maybe the tube seems to make a difference in the flavor and strength. I am starting to wonder if buying cigars in tubes for long term aging might be worth a try.The tube certainly is air tight
APBTMarcel Offline
#539 Posted: Fri, Jul 6 2012, 10:44 PM EST
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From the resident "cc expert" on another forum he says exactly that, tubos are better for long term aging. Like 5 plus.

Also I havn't tried the La Punta yet but it's on my list. I have the massive La Muralla and some Oficios that I really enjoy. Thanks for the two reviews.
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#540 Posted: Fri, Jul 6 2012, 11:55 PM EST
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Smoked a few La Punta's with some age thanks to TJ. Agree it's a very good smoke. To me a subtle nutty sweetenss, medium in strength, less than expected but lots of flavor. Complexity and strength built as rfenst stated,. Full of soft, tangy flavors, and definitely nub-able. And definitely box worthy. Look forward to grabbing more to age hopefully as long as suggested above.

Grabbed a box of HDM Coronations Tubes and also noticed a difference in coming from a tube. My understanding is they where aged in the tubes as opposed to placing in tubes before distribution... if that happens I don't know. Can anyone clarify what is the "tube" process? Also wondered if aging in such an enclosed atmosphere helps in the development of the flavor, because they are some fine smokes considering their young age.

Dig the 46's and was gifted an '09 Tube from dkeage, so I look forward to trying that one in comparison to the naked. It is looking good!!
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#541 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:08 PM EST
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Ramon Allones EL.........thoughts ?
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#542 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:10 PM EST
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dubleuhb wrote:
Ramon Allones EL.........thoughts ?


a very nice line ...
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#543 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:15 PM EST
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Have you had the Extra Limited Edition 2011 ? That the one I'm curious about. I really like the RA sticks I've had so far.
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#544 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:24 PM EST
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Well lets just say I tried one and immediately got a box. Now you might not think thats a big deal, but I very rarely do that. Especially since they are fairly expensive. I think it will age amazingly, it's a good-really good smoke now, but it has that taste of ageablility if you know what I mean. If it makes it to you in the CC pass grab it. If not buy a box and if you hate them someone will buy them off you for sure.
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#545 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:29 PM EST
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Thanks, think I'll pull the trigger on these, just have to find the best deal. Shoulda grabbed that box last week over at OLH.
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#546 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:30 PM EST
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Yea they look really good, and the reviews I've read on a few boards where all positive. If you can still get them at a decent price... grab 'em!
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#547 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:35 PM EST
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dubleuhb wrote:
Thanks, think I'll pull the trigger on these, just have to find the best deal. Shoulda grabbed that box last week over at OLH.


How much were they looking for?
dubleuhb Offline
#548 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:47 PM EST
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285/box
APBTMarcel Offline
#549 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:48 PM EST
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Not bad at all!
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#550 Posted: Mon, Jul 9 2012, 9:51 PM EST
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Found them for 295 W/free shipping sooooo............they are just a click away.
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