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81949 - DE undercrown maduro 10
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81950 - Illusione Haut 10 courtesy of braddah Palama
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81951 - Le Careme Pastelitos LE 2023
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81952 Bolivar Cofradia Toro
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81953 - Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve lonsdale

Not better or worse than the older vitolas
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81954 Aganorsa Leaf Nicaragua Aniversario with thanks to jeebling.

First light some light bready notes, lil woody, good bit of pepper on retro. Fairly dry. A nice spice blend joins the party a half inch in. After the first ash drop it surely earned an invitation to the pants party. All sorts of things happening and they're playing well together. There's aromatic spices, hot peppers, fruits, caramels, and the texture is much richer than at the start. I've been itching to explore Aganorsa Leaf but haven't yet. I'm on call so I hope I get to finish it.

Coming up on halfway. This one's fantastic and getting marked down as buy more. Thanks jeebs
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MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
81927 - DE Nica Rustica Adobe
Both Nicas are great $6-$7 smokes

Until midnight tomorrow at the small place
‘ NICA = 40% off plus 5% reward points on Nica Rustica for orders $100 or more.“
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81955 Caldwell eastern standard midnight express from cbd thank you cbd! I like the **** out of it
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danmdevries wrote:
81954 Aganorsa Leaf Nicaragua Aniversario with thanks to jeebling.

First light some light bready notes, lil woody, good bit of pepper on retro. Fairly dry. A nice spice blend joins the party a half inch in. After the first ash drop it surely earned an invitation to the pants party. All sorts of things happening and they're playing well together. There's aromatic spices, hot peppers, fruits, caramels, and the texture is much richer than at the start. I've been itching to explore Aganorsa Leaf but haven't yet. I'm on call so I hope I get to finish it.

Coming up on halfway. This one's fantastic and getting marked down as buy more. Thanks jeebs


I’m very glad you liked it, Danm. The rest of them are resting and I’m excited to read your review.
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81956: ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Toro 6 x 54
These have been in the storage for 2 months. The first couple I had were pretty good but this one with a week or 2 more on it was catching a higher gear. Most notably, the cigarette harshness was missing. The 54 ring gauge is a bit too large for what is turning out to be my preferred gauge. I thought the 60 ringers were going to be my thing but that only works for me on the NUB. I think 52 is a big gauge for my liking and 48-50 is just about right. For now anyway lol. This however was a great vitola for this blend in my opinion.
The cigar had a slightly compost barnyard scent. Possibly a hint of cocoa on cold draw along with the nice pleasant tobacco flavor of course. Kickoff with pepper, earth, leather and a sweet finish. The leather predominantly leads the way with the sweet aftertaste and very smooth retro. Definitely has a nice body, I’ll say medium +. The first transition the leather hangs in there, in the distant background the sweetness gets an occasional touch of vanilla and the flavors of dried fruit, not the sweetness of dried fruit but the flavor. A mineral savory note builds throughout the second third and by final third the vanilla ghost has vanished. There could be a flavor of toasted nuts, toasted cashew maybe. The cigar has more body than nicotine strength which is preferable to me. The breakout flavors were faint and left me wanting one solid hit of flavor. Frustrating. All in all a solid score of “good” but certainly not great. I’m hoping the remaining 1 or 2 will get even better with some rest.
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81957 - Ashton Symmetry belicoso
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Jakethesnake86 wrote:
819xx Caldwell eastern standard midnight express from cbd thank you cbd! I like the **** out of it

I like the Midnight Express a lot. I almost smoked one tonight. Maybe tomrorow.

81958- BWS NBK cg


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I’ve had a few and thought they were better than most people think
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jeebling wrote:
Until midnight tomorrow at the small place
‘ NICA = 40% off plus 5% reward points on Nica Rustica for orders $100 or more.“

Thanks Jeebs
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81959 - DE KFC
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danmdevries wrote:
81954 Aganorsa Leaf Nicaragua Aniversario with thanks to jeebling.

First light some light bready notes, lil woody, good bit of pepper on retro. Fairly dry. A nice spice blend joins the party a half inch in. After the first ash drop it surely earned an invitation to the pants party. All sorts of things happening and they're playing well together. There's aromatic spices, hot peppers, fruits, caramels, and the texture is much richer than at the start. I've been itching to explore Aganorsa Leaf but haven't yet. I'm on call so I hope I get to finish it.

Coming up on halfway. This one's fantastic and getting marked down as buy more. Thanks jeebs


Until midnight Thursday at the small place:

CODE: ACG = 20% off plus 5% reward points on Aganorsa Leaf, El Septimo, and Guardian of the Farm!

CODE: ACG130 = 25% off plus 5% reward points on Aganorsa Leaf, El Septimo, and Guardian of the Farm for orders $130 or more

*Aganorsa Supreme Leaf excluded
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been under the weather...cough, chills, body and joint aches...not COVID...

haven't had a cigar since last Thursday...
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Hope you feel better Delta.

81960 L'At 1959
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delta1 wrote:
been under the weather...cough, chills, body and joint aches...not COVID...

haven't had a cigar since last Thursday...


Get well buddy!
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#81,NINE61 - Warped Bits of Havana Especial
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81962 - Nub Conn.
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81963 - Tat Anarchy 2010

These have not lost too much of their strength after 14 years. Definitely mellowed but still have a black pepper, spice and dark fruit profile with a little citrus note that I don't remember from my last tasting.


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Last night:
81964 - La Palina Goldie #5 - tasty as always
81965 - EPC Short Run 2023 - man, these are good (not great), about where the Prequels land, but he's never recaptured the magic of the 2010 Short Runs. If they were much cheaper they'd be a decent buy, but can't recommend at current prices.
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clickbangdead wrote:
Last night:
81964 - La Palina Goldie #5 - tasty as always
81965 - EPC Short Run 2023 - man, these are good (not great), about where the Prequels land, but he's never recaptured the magic of the 2010 Short Runs. If they were much cheaper they'd be a decent buy, but can't recommend at current prices.


Speaking of EPC, what’s your opinion of La Gloria Cubana?
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81966: Tatuaje Tattoo Bonito
Not sure if I’ve smoked this blend. Definitely my first time with this torpedo. I get a lot of fierce red pepper at the kickoff which mellows with a tiny bit of cream in first and second third. Second third and beginning of final third lots of grilled meat flavors and dried cherry on retro, building strong flavor of leather and burnt toast. Final third required touch up and relight. I’ve had this one for one month, caught a cheap single on CBid. I think more time in storage would benefit the final third. Good not great.
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81967 - Powstanie Habano perfecto
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jeebling wrote:
Speaking of EPC, what’s your opinion of La Gloria Cubana?


Sorry for cutting in and definitely not answering for CBD but I’ve never found a LGC (NC) that I thought much of. HOWEVER, one of my nephews LOVES, LOVES, LOVES them so I collected all that I had and gave them to him. He asked me if I was sure ‘cause he thought they were really good. Told him, nah, since he likes them, he’d appreciate them much more than me. So ultimately it’s another example of how palates can differ. I think iffin’ I stumble upon a straggler, I’d smoke it, just to see iffin’ my palate is still the same or it changed and wish I had access to the Wayback Machine.
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81968 - Warped Chinchalle
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Double post
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81969 - Oliva connecticut reserve
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81970 - AF Don Carlos No 4
81971 - CH Four Kicks Capa Especial cg
81972 - MF Fonseca Cosacos
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81972 - AF MagR44
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Palama wrote:
Sorry for cutting in and definitely not answering for CBD but I’ve never found a LGC (NC) that I thought much of. HOWEVER, one of my nephews LOVES, LOVES, LOVES them so I collected all that I had and gave them to him. He asked me if I was sure ‘cause he thought they were really good. Told him, nah, since he likes them, he’d appreciate them much more than me. So ultimately it’s another example of how palates can differ. I think iffin’ I stumble upon a straggler, I’d smoke it, just to see iffin’ my palate is still the same or it changed and wish I had access to the Wayback Machine.


You’re not cutting in, Palama. I always welcome your input. And, this is a public forum for cigar discussion so I welcome any civil discussion - which pretty much rules out Leebo.
Until recently I thought the LGC Serie R and the maddie and the black and the black maddie were excellent and in my top tier. The more cigars I try the stiffer the competition becomes for the top spots for me. Of course I’ve smoked a lot of dog rockets too and LGC isn’t in that category for me. I still like them more than most.

And now for something completely different, and this is for anyone reading this:
The small place is having a nice sale from now until midnight tomorrow on these brands and many more. These seem to get a lot of airtime here so I’m passing the information. They have different coupon codes so if you’re interested let me know and I’ll post all of that information as well.

Asylum, Kristoff, CLE, Illusion, HVC, Herrera Esteli Miami Piriamide Fino, Caldwell, HSC, Warped Moon Garden Especial and Sky Moon
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81974 (number corrected): Rocky Patel ITC Limited Reserve
These are not the original ITC from RP. I never smoked one of the old original ITC but Leebo gifted me one. Can’t wait to try it. These new ones…nah
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mjrburn wrote:
81970 - AF Don Carlos No 4
81971 - CH Four Kicks Capa Especial cg
81972 - MF Fonseca Cosacos


The Four Kicks Capa Especial is the Sumatra wrapper that EPC originally wanted, is that correct? I think that’s what I read. I wonder if you’ve smoked the other blends and can compare them or if you have a favorite among the Four Kicks. I think Jake likes the Four Kicks too.
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81975 All Saints Colorado with thanks to jeebling. I know nothing about this cigar but I have seen the name on retailers websites.

First light dry mildly astringent texture straight out the gate. That's no good. Flavors are pleasant, bready like a pretzel, little red pepper retro but not much. First ash drop its gone straight for wood and the flavor you get from the old lick em n stick em postage stamps. Burn is sharp no touchups. Ash is firm. Seems like it could be a decent yard gar if you can tolerate a dry habano profile. I can not. Nothing about this cigar is unique or interesting. Cracked open a root beer to help. Tastes like any of the cigars from brands that sell cigars but aren't cigar artists. Like the STG/Gen/altadis groups. That's fine for many people as evidenced by the volume they sell, but it's not for me.

Looked it up, halfwheel gave it an 89 but reading the review it seems to be close to my experience. Mild flavors, astringent, not much there to excite or offend. I put it down halfway.
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81976 - Oliva Monticello
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81977 - Bandolero Serie C Clandestinos Banger of a cigar!
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81978 All Saints Dedication with thanks to jeebling. Box press looks just like RP Decade. Otherwise I got nothing. Know nothing of this cigar either but I'm going in prejudiced based off the last one.

First light dry, mild, little woody. Thought the darker wrapper was indicating we'd go in a different direction but this kinda tastes the same but turned up. It's not as astringent. The date on the cello says it's 4/24 so I'm not giving it much of a chance either, still basically rott. The spicy peppers in my sinuses continues to build, it's less woody than it started. Very much full flavor. Some msa like filthand metallic/mineral notes are dominant now. Still a slight sweetness on the finish like a roasted potato. I did just eat a bag of salt n vinegar potato chips leftover from someone's Jimmy John's for lunch i took home from work today so I might be skewed. It's definitely better to me than the last all Saints but much stronger than I prefer. Surprisingly good burn despite its youth and the box press. Halfway a nice nuttiness in with the dirty mineral notes like a salted walnut. I looked it up at this point, it is MSA wrapper and the cigar coop review mirrored my experience as well. I see a lot of references to chocolate in a lot of reviews but I rarely pick that up. I also rarely eat chocolate so maybe it's just not something I'm tuned into.

Overall I think it's good. Not my preferred profile but there's an awful lot of newer MSA blends out there these days so somebody's into them. Smoked the whole cigar.
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81979 aganorsa leaf rare leaf reserve toro thanks to cbd Good cigar just getting into it but seems to be heading in my direction

Jeebs as for the four kicks the capa especial is my personal favorite but I also tend to like Sumatra.
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delta1 wrote:
been under the weather...cough, chills, body and joint aches...not COVID...

haven't had a cigar since last Thursday...


I wondered where you got off to. I hope you’re feeling better right away. I’ll remember you in my prayers tonight.
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danmdevries wrote:
81978 All Saints Dedication with thanks to jeebling. Box press looks just like RP Decade. Otherwise I got nothing. Know nothing of this cigar either but I'm going in prejudiced based off the last one.

First light dry, mild, little woody. Thought the darker wrapper was indicating we'd go in a different direction but this kinda tastes the same but turned up. It's not as astringent. The date on the cello says it's 4/24 so I'm not giving it much of a chance either, still basically rott. The spicy peppers in my sinuses continues to build, it's less woody than it started. Very much full flavor. Some msa like filthand metallic/mineral notes are dominant now. Still a slight sweetness on the finish like a roasted potato. I did just eat a bag of salt n vinegar potato chips leftover from someone's Jimmy John's for lunch i took home from work today so I might be skewed. It's definitely better to me than the last all Saints but much stronger than I prefer. Surprisingly good burn despite its youth and the box press. Halfway a nice nuttiness in with the dirty mineral notes like a salted walnut. I looked it up at this point, it is MSA wrapper and the cigar coop review mirrored my experience as well. I see a lot of references to chocolate in a lot of reviews but I rarely pick that up. I also rarely eat chocolate so maybe it's just not something I'm tuned into.

Overall I think it's good. Not my preferred profile but there's an awful lot of newer MSA blends out there these days so somebody's into them. Smoked the whole cigar.


Dan, it’s excellent to see the 2 reviews on the Saints. I haven’t tried them yet. I do enjoy the MSA wrapper with the salty gritty metallic molasses thing going on so maybe that one will be good for me in a few months when I get to it. Astringent is a big turn off for me though. Thanks for being the canary in the coal mine for me lol

Herfing
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Jakethesnake86 wrote:
81979 aganorsa leaf rare leaf reserve toro thanks to cbd Good cigar just getting into it but seems to be heading in my direction

Jeebs as for the four kicks the capa especial is my personal favorite but I also tend to like Sumatra.


Jake, no surprise that EPC prefers the Sumatra, huh? He’s blended a lot of his older and most popular blends with that wrapper.
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81980: Punch Diablo Scamp (Toro) 6.1 x 50
Smells of barnyard and cocoa, cold draw same and hint of cherry. Beautiful shiny Ecuadorian Oscuro Sumatra, solid feeling, practically invisible seems, well distributed smallish veins. Held a long charcoal ash like new money. Very much cayenne and black pepper on kickoff, earthy and charred wood that built throughout first third. Generous draw. Into first third a very distinct Dr. Pepper and background orange peel, molasses taste. Second third Dr. Pepper, woody, dried cherry. Second third started burning warm then got hot. Slowed down puffing and that brought it back into warm range. Last third was getting somewhat bitter with stronger molasses and orange peel. Last third flavors have fallen off quickly. Throughout the only flavor that really broke out was the Dr. Pepper on retro. Halfway into last third it got really hot and it was throwing off a lot of smoke. Longer time between puffs, started burning sideways. Smoked it for an hour and five. I wasn’t enjoying it so I let it die. I’ve had this cigar in storage for about 6 weeks. Another month would probably iron out some of these difficulties.
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^ some of my favorite cigars in general are the tatuaje Sumatra wrapped smokes t110 cojonu 2012 Sumatra
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81981 - DE KFC
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Jakethesnake86 wrote:
81955 Caldwell eastern standard midnight express from cbd thank you cbd! I like the **** out of it


Glad you liked it, so farmits been the only Caldwell I've come back to ordering more of (not that I'm all that deep into their line up) and would wholeheartedly recommend to others.
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jeebling wrote:
Speaking of EPC, what’s your opinion of La Gloria Cubana?


I can't say I've ever had a LGC that really blew me away. Closest was probably those obelisk looking ones they usednto have years ago. I'd pretty much given up on EPC for a while there, until I finally tried the pledge line and was impressed (though not as impressed lately as the prices have crept up on them). Still haven't sampled much outside of that.
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81982 CH Mil Dias

This one was an Edmundo. I definitely prefer the cg but the Edmundo seems to be easier to find deals on.
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clickbangdead wrote:
I can't say I've ever had a LGC that really blew me away. Closest was probably those obelisk looking ones they usednto have years ago. I'd pretty much given up on EPC for a while there, until I finally tried the pledge line and was impressed (though not as impressed lately as the prices have crept up on them). Still haven't sampled much outside of that.


Right on 👍🏻
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