| 1751. Author: jeebling | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 2:04PM EST | |
82355: NUB Connie
I like this blend as well as the others I’ve tried. Habano, Maduro, Cammie, Sammy |
| 1752. Author: tonygraz | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 3:39PM EST | |
82356 - 5 Vegas Gold torpedo
82357 - Gurkha Status torpedo
82358 - 5 Vegas Series A: Apostle
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| 1753. Author: JGRAZ | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 4:04PM EST | |
82359 - My Father The Judge Toro |
| 1754. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • ) | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 4:09PM EST | |
82360 - AB Trilogy exotic maduro
It's a good cigar but I wouldn't pay what they cost. Luckily this was a freebie. |
| 1755. Author: danmdevries | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 5:46PM EST | |
82361 Rocky Patel No 6 with thanks to jeebling.
Starts off mild, slightly woody, little pepper on retro. Very mild. Not much there. Then it just kinda stays there. Generic burning tobacco. Maybe a hint of spice, slight sweetness nothing really discernable. Generic mild mass market cigar. Gave it 2 ash drops to bring anything to the table and it didn't. Can't call it bad cause like the other generic mass market cigars, nothing to excite, nothing to offend. It's not bad. It's a pleasant smoke. I'll upgrade it to decent. |
| 1756. Author: jeebling | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 6:02PM EST | |
82362: NUB Connie
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| 1757. Author: RobertHively | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 6:55PM EST | |
82363- Oliva Black Swan robusto
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| 1758. Author: JGRAZ | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 7:02PM EST | |
82364 - My Father La Opulencia Romusto
82365 - Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary |
| 1759. Author: tonygraz | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 7:26PM EST | |
82366 - Magellan Dominicans corona
82367 - Unclaimed Maduro robusto grande |
| 1760. Author: cashmoneydave | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 7:54PM EST | |
82368 - AF 858 nt |
| 1761. Author: danmdevries | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 8:29PM EST | |
82369 Southern Draw Firethorn with thanks to jeebling.
I bought a fiver of these a while ago but haven't gotten around to trying them. Jeeblings label says 4/24. Mine says 2/28 so I'm going to smoke one from my own stash and put his in the sleeping box with my other 4. Does a month make a difference? Probably not. But if I have the option, I'd rather go as old as possible when smoking an AJF. I bypassed a Romeo y Julieta vintage because I just can't do another CT shade. This is habano, so I'm apprehensive.
First light closed foot AJ pepper and that unpleasant bitter wood habano flavor. Thankfully went away after 10m. Retro is peppery, there's a slight sweet cream in there, little nutty little burnt caramel, some coffee bean bitterness. It's decent. Like all AJF ive ever smoked, it should be better after a couple years. |
| 1762. Author: Jakethesnake86 | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 8:49PM EST | |
82370 illusione garagiste romusto I like it a lot |
| 1763. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • ) | Date: Fri, 5/3/2024, 9:28PM EST | |
82371 - LFD LE Cabinet maduro |
| 1764. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 12:57AM EST | |
#82,372 - AF Anejo #888 |
| 1765. Author: Tiver | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 8:22AM EST | |
82373 - Earl the horse '24 spring blind review - thanks Jake |
| 1766. Author: danmdevries | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 10:58AM EST | |
82374 Karen Berger connecticut Salomon from darklord trade. Strange tanginess in there tastes like a bit of pipe tobacco may be in the blend. Pleasant creamy nutty fruity sweetness. Add to the short list of good CTs. Nice and complex, several flavor transitions throughout. Excellent cigar smoked about an hour and a half and nubbed it. |
| 1767. Author: jeebling | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 11:28AM EST | |
danmdevries wrote:82369 Southern Draw Firethorn with thanks to jeebling.
I bought a fiver of these a while ago but haven't gotten around to trying them. Jeeblings label says 4/24. Mine says 2/28 so I'm going to smoke one from my own stash and put his in the sleeping box with my other 4. Does a month make a difference? Probably not. But if I have the option, I'd rather go as old as possible when smoking an AJF. I bypassed a Romeo y Julieta vintage because I just can't do another CT shade. This is habano, so I'm apprehensive.
First light closed foot AJ pepper and that unpleasant bitter wood habano flavor. Thankfully went away after 10m. Retro is peppery, there's a slight sweet cream in there, little nutty little burnt caramel, some coffee bean bitterness. It's decent. Like all AJF ive ever smoked, it should be better after a couple years. I didn’t realize AJF blended these. Why am I not surprised lol |
| 1768. Author: jeebling | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 11:30AM EST | |
82375: La Gloria Cubana Wavell (Robusto) (5.0"x50)
Savory and sour in the right way, lots of bitter cocoa and dark sour cherry on the nose and in the smoke. A full bodied cigar that’s strong but not outrageous. |
| 1769. Author: LeeBot | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 11:43AM EST | |
82376 - CAO V554 calling it a toro, from PW. Thank you, Señor Whiskey. I have been wanting to try these, had them on one of my lists, and PW generously obliged. I thought it was good. I like broadleaf. |
| 1770. Author: delta1 | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 12:30PM EST | |
82377 -- Luciano The Dreamer |
| 1771. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • ) | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 1:14PM EST | |
82378 - Padron 1926 natural |
| 1772. Author: JGRAZ | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 1:51PM EST | |
82379 - Jamie Garcia Reserva Especial Romusto |
| 1773. Author: Jakethesnake86 | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 1:56PM EST | |
82380 viaje leaded romusto |
| 1774. Author: cashmoneydave | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 2:05PM EST | |
82381 - Camacho havana monarca |
| 1775. Author: jeebling | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 2:08PM EST | |
82382: Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Consul (Robusto) (4.5"x52)
This one was absolutely terrific. The ones I’ve smoked in previous weeks obviously had not adjusted to the RH in my storage and therefore didn’t smoke well and tasted bitter and ashy. This one was full bodied, savory, background notes of dark blackberry jam and oak, a tad earthy and occasional milk-tea flavors, toasty in final 1/3rd. I can imagine buying these again.
Dang…I see that paid $23 for a fiver - $.4.6 per stick. Not a particularly good price. |
| 1776. Author: danmdevries | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 2:19PM EST | |
82383 Southern Draw Rose of Sharon lancero with thanks to jeebling.
Very light tan wrapper sposeda be a sun grown Ecuador CT wrapper. Not sure what that's gonna bring but let's go. First light is kinda boring. Mix of papery Connie with some pepper and some habano woodiness. But it got better. Spicy retro, light finish, slightly sweet, buttered toast and a slight mineral or metallic note. It's a decent cigar. A lot fuller in flavor and body than the appearance led me to expect. |
| 1777. Author: danmdevries | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 3:38PM EST | |
82384 Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles with thanks to jeebling. Been a while since I've smoked one of these so young. Age really helps them. This has a bit of that wet wood bitterness initially but it subsides. Pete pepper is big on retro. Mixed nuts, coffee beans, sweet cream. No burn or draw issues.
Good cigar. Great after a year or two.
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| 1778. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • ) | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 4:42PM EST | |
82385 - DE undercrown maduro 10 |
| 1779. Author: RobertHively | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 5:24PM EST | |
82386- Oliva Serie V robusto
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| 1780. Author: tonygraz | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 5:25PM EST | |
82386 - 5 Vegas Gold toro
80387 - 5 Vegas Series A archetype
80388 - Bahia Maduro Poncho |
| 1781. Author: RobertHively | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 5:33PM EST | |
Next is 82390
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| 1782. Author: maxd518 | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 5:38PM EST | |
82390: Hoyo de Monterey Excalibur Epicure: very light but tastes great and burns evenly. Never had one of these, and will definitely add them to my list to buy more. |
| 1783. Author: danmdevries | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 6:59PM EST | |
82391 Warped Moon Garden (I think - its a flor del valle with a gold especial band) with thanks to jeebling.
I've been looking forward to this one. First light bitter wood but loads of spice on retro made my eyes water. The cedar remains but less of a wet bitter wood and more of a sharp note in the spice blend. Finish is creamy and rich, vanilla and caramel. Rich earthiness and spices. There's so many things happening. Extremely slow burn. At about an inch nice old world flavors. If unbanded I'd question the country of origin. I bought some of these a few weeks ago. I'm on a buying freeze but have a short list of boxes I'll break it for a worthwhile sale. This is getting added to that list.
Fantastic cigar 5/5. Best I've had in a while. That was an interesting journey you sent me on jeebs but the finale is top 5 for the year. I still do need to smoke the Diamond Crown I skipped cause of being on call. Probably tomorrow. |
| 1784. Author: Stogie1020 | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 7:18PM EST | |
82392 Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich maduro cg |
| 1785. Author: MaduroJorge | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 7:24PM EST | |
82393 Bolivar Cofradia Toro |
| 1786. Author: LeeBot | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 10:16PM EST | |
82394 - La Aurora 1986 Maduro romusto
82395 - Cain F lancero |
| 1787. Author: tonygraz | Date: Sat, 5/4/2024, 10:19PM EST | |
82396 - La Aurora Principes original |
| 1788. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 1:14AM EST | |
#82,397 - CAO Vision Epiphany
From a 2016 total thrashing by the Ladies of Moose Manor. Hope they're doing alright. |
| 1789. Author: Stogie1020 | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 1:18AM EST | |
82398 EPC Pledge prequel |
| 1790. Author: jeebling | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 2:05AM EST | |
823 niner niner: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut
My first one |
| 1791. Author: jeebling | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 2:09AM EST | |
danmdevries wrote:82391 Warped Moon Garden (I think - its a flor del valle with a gold especial band) with thanks to jeebling.
I've been looking forward to this one. First light bitter wood but loads of spice on retro made my eyes water. The cedar remains but less of a wet bitter wood and more of a sharp note in the spice blend. Finish is creamy and rich, vanilla and caramel. Rich earthiness and spices. There's so many things happening. Extremely slow burn. At about an inch nice old world flavors. If unbanded I'd question the country of origin. I bought some of these a few weeks ago. I'm on a buying freeze but have a short list of boxes I'll break it for a worthwhile sale. This is getting added to that list.
Fantastic cigar 5/5. Best I've had in a while. That was an interesting journey you sent me on jeebs but the finale is top 5 for the year. I still do need to smoke the Diamond Crown I skipped cause of being on call. Probably tomorrow. Excellent. You had to kiss a lot of frogs to get to the prince lol. You made this one sound excellent, I can’t wait to burn one myself.  |
| 1792. Author: jeebling | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 12:16PM EST | |
82400: La Aurora Preferidos Sapphire Connecticut Toro (5.5"x54)
Seems more Robusto size to me but this is how they labeled it.
My first one. Fantastic! |
| 1793. Author: cashmoneydave | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 12:53PM EST | |
82401 - Camacho Diploma |
| 1794. Author: PapaWhiskey | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 1:03PM EST | |
82402 - AF 858 MD
82403 - AF Rothschild MD
82404 - AF Don Carlos Robusto |
| 1795. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • ) | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 1:17PM EST | |
82405 - AJF enclave broadleaf |
| 1796. Author: danmdevries | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 2:55PM EST | |
82406 Diamond Crown Julius Caesar with thanks to jeebling. Last jeebs smoke.
Wide open draw, sweet and spicy. Almost vanilla bean-y on retro. Very nice smooth smoke. I've had these before but the price tag keeps em out of my humidor, but I like them a lot. Nice well aged tobaccos with a rich earthiness, sweet finish, savory rich texture. Decadent is the word. I like nice things but sometimes something feels too nice for me. This is one of those things. I don't eat sweets for reasons, but like that mini pecan pie jeebling sent, I indulged in half and it was so good. Too good. I had to share the other half.
Dessert gave way to sharper earthy tones with deep mineral notes, that nice Dominican profile. There are few cigars I feel give a significant ROI once you get into the over $12 range. This is one of them. I also don't typically enjoy Churchill because I get bored after an hour.
Little past halfway and it turns up the volume. Big flavors, big spice, strong retro. Still with a creamy rich sweet finish.
This cigar may also join the top 5 of the year list as well. That top 5 list is probably 10 cigars long but I'm going with it. Excellent cigar, 5/5. |
| 1797. Author: tonygraz | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 2:59PM EST | |
82407 - CAO MX2 robusto |
| 1798. Author: PapaWhiskey | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 3:57PM EST | |
82408 - AF Casa Fuente Robusto |
| 1799. Author: JGRAZ | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 5:37PM EST | |
Danm's review of that Ceasar reminded me that I've been sitting on a few robusto's so.....
82409 - Diamond Crown Julius Ceasar Robusto
My local ShopRite has a decent cigar assortment at much better then B&M prices, if I remember correctly most of thier selection go for roughly online prices. And are kept impeccable. |
| 1800. Author: Jakethesnake86 | Date: Sun, 5/5/2024, 5:41PM EST | |
I like the Julius Caesar |
