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NapalmMan67 Offline
#1701 Posted: Thu, Sep 15 2016, 2:12 PM EST
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SRH1 wrote:
Depending upon the size, at current (obscene) pricing you smoked a $100 cigar. With some age, probably more.
56's are $110.

Cohiba pricing has become stupid over the past month or so, pretty much across the marca...not just Behike.



Yep, that's why I was happy to indulge- it was a 56. Probably not likely I'll ever buy any for myself given the coin they demand.
deadeyedick Offline
#1702 Posted: Thu, Sep 15 2016, 4:55 PM EST
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SRH1 wrote:
Just love these.....Wish I had a cooler full!!


Agreed but a bit spendy themselves.
SRH1 Offline
#1703 Posted: Thu, Sep 15 2016, 5:32 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Agreed but a bit spend themselves.


Had that issue on just one or two. It was a frustrating disappointment for sure.
Fortunately tho, I've smoked several (25+) that have been brilliant.
dkeage Offline
#1704 Posted: Thu, Sep 15 2016, 6:06 PM EST
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Boli PC
MACS Offline
#1705 Posted: Thu, Sep 15 2016, 8:08 PM EST
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Monte Tubo '03. Thank you, Julian.
Burner02 Offline
#1706 Posted: Fri, Sep 16 2016, 3:22 PM EST
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P/Short - 08/13
MACS Offline
#1707 Posted: Sun, Sep 18 2016, 12:27 PM EST
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Monte Tubo '07. Thanks again, Julian. BigGrin
dkeage Offline
#1708 Posted: Sun, Sep 18 2016, 6:14 PM EST
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Monte Media Corona
deadeyedick Offline
#1709 Posted: Mon, Sep 19 2016, 4:02 PM EST
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HdM Regalos EL '07
dkeage Offline
#1710 Posted: Mon, Sep 19 2016, 6:19 PM EST
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RASCC
Luke753 Offline
#1711 Posted: Mon, Sep 19 2016, 8:23 PM EST
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La Flor de Cano Predilectos Tubo '00
clickbangdead Offline
#1712 Posted: Mon, Sep 19 2016, 10:30 PM EST
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Punch Punch, not sure of the year but think it is 13 from a split with cgrpro, fantastic!
bsadler Offline
#1713 Posted: Tue, Sep 20 2016, 10:07 PM EST
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Bolivar not sure what exactly it is but I really like these
deadeyedick Offline
#1714 Posted: Wed, Sep 21 2016, 7:30 PM EST
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SCdH La Punta EAR Nov '01 (still fantastic)
Burner02 Offline
#1715 Posted: Wed, Sep 21 2016, 7:41 PM EST
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JL #2, 04/14
MACS Offline
#1716 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2016, 9:09 PM EST
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Partagas Serie P #2. Not sure of the age, as I got this one at a herf. But I've had it for about a year, so...

Razor sharp burn, perfect draw, loads of smoke, and strong Partagas flavor.
Palama Offline
#1717 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2016, 2:34 AM EST
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H. Upmann Royal Robustos
UPE DIC11

Thanks to Burner for the opportunity. ThumpUp
shaun341 Offline
#1718 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2016, 5:54 AM EST
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Dip #2 thanks to Jespear
MACS Offline
#1719 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2016, 4:17 PM EST
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Partagas Serie D #4

MUL Jun '14
Burner02 Offline
#1720 Posted: Sat, Sep 24 2016, 2:10 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
H. Upmann Royal Robustos
UPE DIC11

Thanks to Burner for the opportunity. ThumpUp



These turned out better than I ever imagined.

Herfing
dkeage Offline
#1721 Posted: Sat, Sep 24 2016, 6:38 PM EST
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Party short
deadeyedick Offline
#1722 Posted: Sun, Sep 25 2016, 11:59 AM EST
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HUpmann Regalias JM NISE (Dec '04) thanks to the Buckwheat sale
MACS Offline
#1723 Posted: Sun, Sep 25 2016, 3:14 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Monte Tubo '07. Thanks again, Julian. BigGrin


And again... Herfing
Burner02 Offline
#1724 Posted: Sun, Sep 25 2016, 3:58 PM EST
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SCdlH El Principe, 04/13

HUHC, 08/14
Burner02 Offline
#1725 Posted: Thu, Sep 29 2016, 4:34 PM EST
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La Gloria Cubana Medaille D'Or N°1, 00
hnixon12 Offline
#1726 Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2016, 4:55 PM EST
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Boli RC....mmmmmmm
dkeage Offline
#1727 Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2016, 6:40 PM EST
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Boli PC
deadeyedick Offline
#1728 Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2016, 6:44 PM EST
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Cohiba Especials MKO Dec '04

Hoyo Epi #2 FIM March '05
Burner02 Offline
#1729 Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2016, 6:48 PM EST
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Boli CJ
Burner02 Offline
#1730 Posted: Mon, Oct 3 2016, 4:54 PM EST
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Monte P/Edmundo, 06/10
jjanecka Offline
#1731 Posted: Mon, Oct 3 2016, 7:26 PM EST
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Cohiba Siglo I
Montecristo No 4
deadeyedick Offline
#1732 Posted: Tue, Oct 4 2016, 7:38 AM EST
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JL #2 PRA July '10
MACS Offline
#1733 Posted: Tue, Oct 4 2016, 5:16 PM EST
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Sunday breakfast cigar on the way to the fishing spot: Monte Tubo '03

On the way home: Same. Herfing
Burner02 Offline
#1734 Posted: Wed, Oct 5 2016, 8:07 PM EST
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Boli CJ, 01/14


HUHC, 08/14
NapalmMan67 Offline
#1735 Posted: Thu, Oct 6 2016, 8:41 PM EST
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Vacation last week:

RyJ Corona '10 x2
RyJ Short Churchill '13 x2
Fomseca Corona '09 x3
San Cristobal La Punta '13 x2
San Cristobal EP '14 x3
Juan Lopez Corona '09 x2
H. Upmann PC '11 x2
HDM Epi. No 1 '11 x2
Cohiba Robusto '12 x3
MACS Offline
#1736 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:21 PM EST
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Diplo #2 - Feb '16

Straight off the truck. Dark, oily wrapper. Nice, medium draw. Lots of smoke. Not tannic or bitter at all.

I'd like to say that with a few years of age... blah, blah, blah... I only got 1 box. They ain't gonna last a few years.
Buckwheat Offline
#1737 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:30 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Sunday breakfast cigar on the way to the fishing spot: Monte Tubo '03

On the way home: Same. Herfing


You catch anything?
frankj1 Offline
#1738 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:33 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Diplo #2 - Feb '16

Straight off the truck. Dark, oily wrapper. Nice, medium draw. Lots of smoke. Not tannic or bitter at all.

I'd like to say that with a few years of age... blah, blah, blah... I only got 1 box. They ain't gonna last a few years.

I had half a 2013 box and half a 2008 box about a year or two ago. Both gone now, but I felt that I waited too long with the 08's...which was a shame cuz they were real good a year earlier. Not that they were bad, but seemed like they passed their peak.
MACS Offline
#1739 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:40 PM EST
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That can happen year to year with some of the milder Havanas. Diplo is a French market cigar. Mild, but flavorful. Doesn't surprise me they went south early.

Now if you want to put some age on a cigar and have it get really good... drop a box of Boli CG's in the bottom of the cooler. IMO every bit as good as an Esplendido... 60% the price.
frankj1 Offline
#1740 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:44 PM EST
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good point. I did like them Diplos early on though.
dkeage Offline
#1741 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:44 PM EST
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Hmmmmm. Boli CG....
frankj1 Offline
#1742 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:45 PM EST
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I never did buy into the Diplo=poor man's Monte though
MACS Offline
#1743 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:52 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
I never did buy into the Diplo=poor man's Monte though


I love me some Monte's... but I believe the Diplo 2 is more consistent than the Monte 2. YMMV
frankj1 Offline
#1744 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 9:57 PM EST
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sadly Montes are all over the place, even in the same box. But a good one is maybe the best.
MACS Offline
#1745 Posted: Fri, Oct 7 2016, 10:03 PM EST
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I remember this one time... not at band camp... I gave 8track a Diplo 4 and he thought it was too strong. LOL

True story.. Mellow
euodias Offline
#1746 Posted: Sat, Oct 8 2016, 1:11 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
I never did buy into the Diplo=poor man's Monte though


Apparently, Diplos were blended as an alternative to the Monte in the sense that they originally came in all the same sizes. No attempt was made to match the flavor profile, just the size.

The monte open is the milder version of the monte blend. Everyone says they suck.

People are saying that the current production of Dip #2s are one of the most consistently excellent cigars coming out of Cuba right now. I don't go through enough cigars to say anything myself, but I do have a box of '15s that are certainly among the best cigars I've purchased this year.
Palama Offline
#1747 Posted: Sat, Oct 8 2016, 1:56 AM EST
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With all the talk, decided to ash up:

Diplomaticos No. 2 - gifted by Frankie last May. Frank wasn't sure if this was from his 2008 or March 2013 box - regardless, it was delicious and very much appreciated. Mahalo Frankie! ThumpUp
shaun341 Offline
#1748 Posted: Sat, Oct 8 2016, 7:44 AM EST
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RyJ Edicion Limitada 2004

Thanks Bart! Was the perfect cigar to end a night of camping while in front of a fire.
deadeyedick Offline
#1749 Posted: Sat, Oct 8 2016, 8:07 AM EST
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[quote=MACS]That can happen year to year with some of the milder Havanas. Diplo is a French market cigar. Mild, but flavorful. Doesn't surprise me they went south early.


They may be slightly milder than Monte but they can age beautifully. Julian sent me a Diplo #1 ARA May '01 recently from winning his Motor Sports contest. This 15 year old Diplo was one of the most flavorful Cubans I have had in a long time. Thanks Julian!
frankj1 Offline
#1750 Posted: Sat, Oct 8 2016, 11:56 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
With all the talk, decided to ash up:

Diplomaticos No. 2 - gifted by Frankie last May. Frank wasn't sure if this was from his 2008 or March 2013 box - regardless, it was delicious and very much appreciated. Mahalo Frankie! ThumpUp

and NOW they are gone!
Glad to hear it was one of the good ones.
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