What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

[jamespowers]

Yeah, it's not like the seven minute cigarette standing in the freezing cold. We are talking about a good 90 minute smoke sometimes and you gotta be comfortable to enjoy that.

90 minutes needs to be inside near a fireplace on a cold night. A book or decent movie on the TV would be good too. A dram of scotch is mandatory.

 

[Blackadder]

Today was Monte #4, RyJ tubo #1 1998 vintage and a Monte Sublimes.

 

[Barriowilly]

Alec Bradley Tempus - the 5.5" x 55 box pressed version. About half way through a 10 pack from CI, I'd say it was the best of the bunch so far.

 

[Blackadder]

Upmann Noella and Monte Sublimes

 

[jamespowers]

Upmann Noella and Monte Sublimes

Both good choices. I might like the Sublimes better though.

 

[Blackadder]

Both good choices. I might like the Sublimes better though.

Sublimes are a much sought after size here. I on the other hand am not keen on large ring gauge.

 

[jamespowers]

Sublimes are a much sought after size here. I on the other hand am not keen on large ring gauge.

No Lusitanias for you then.

 

[Blackadder]

No Lusitanias for you then.

Lol. I have somehow grown impatient and now prefer something shorter. Nevertheless the Lusi is not as thick as Sublimes.

 

[jamespowers]

Lol. I have somehow grown impatient and now prefer something shorter. Nevertheless the Lusi is not as thick as Sublimes.

You have a point there.
Last night I loaded the Savinelli Sherwood with some Field and Stream. That was the last of it too. I hope they still make it. I then loaded it with some nasty waxy, wet tobacco. I forget the name of it but PU!

 

[Norskellunge]

About to run outside this weekend with my Peterson 69 Silver Mounted.

 

[jamespowers]

About to run outside this weekend with my Peterson 69 Silver Mounted.

Nice. Those are kind of pricey but they do look like you get your money's worth.

 

[maduro 5]

Last night Ramon Allones 2011 Short Churchill Regional Series for Israel- this was the first time I smoked it. It was an excellent cigar, full of flavor, spicy. Really impressive. I went on line and there were only a 1000 boxes produced. So chances of me getting my hands on these are not very high.

 

[Blackadder]

Have not had a cigar for 2 days in stead lighted up some Davidoff red mixture and some Borkuff Riff original.

 

[jamespowers]

Have not had a cigar for 2 days in stead lighted up some Davidoff red mixture and some Borkuff Riff original.

Good choices. What were you smoking them in?

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

I bought a La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco. It's described as "La Gloria strikes again!

Utilizing a dark, oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a rich Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and a well-aged blend of robust Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers, La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco delivers a bold, full-bodied flavor. But the real beauty lies in its special shape - an unusual pyramid-style vitola that's modeled to resemble a famous Dominican monument. And when this blend is crafted in this shape, the results are nothing but impressive. Complex, to the say the least, with notes of earth, cedar, pepper, cream, and coffee, the Obelisco is truly impressive.

Further adding to the goodness, La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco comes gorgeously presented in a very unique half circle-shaped box."

I definitely don't like dark and oily in cigars, girls on spring break maybe, but not cigars. Couldn't keep the damn thing lit and it was like smoking a railroad tie.

The Rocky Patel Edge on the way to Tobacco Exchange was much better even after being in the car for a week (in a humidor).

later

Later Y'all

 

[jamespowers]

Hi

I bought a La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco. It's described as "La Gloria strikes again!

Utilizing a dark, oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a rich Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and a well-aged blend of robust Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers, La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco delivers a bold, full-bodied flavor. But the real beauty lies in its special shape - an unusual pyramid-style vitola that's modeled to resemble a famous Dominican monument. And when this blend is crafted in this shape, the results are nothing but impressive. Complex, to the say the least, with notes of earth, cedar, pepper, cream, and coffee, the Obelisco is truly impressive.

Further adding to the goodness, La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco comes gorgeously presented in a very unique half circle-shaped box."

I definitely don't like dark and oily in cigars, girls on spring break maybe, but not cigars. Couldn't keep the damn thing lit and it was like smoking a railroad tie.

The Rocky Patel Edge on the way to Tobacco Exchange was much better even after being in the car for a week (in a humidor).

later

Later Y'all

That is good to know. Thanks for posting it. I had wanted to try the La Glorias.

 

[1961MJS]

That is good to know. Thanks for posting it. I had wanted to try the La Glorias.

Hi James

Try ONE, but I wouldn't buy more than 1 of them until you decide they're good. A box of the silly things is $213 at one website. The Rocky Patel's were a very dark Manduro, more than I usually burn too.

Later

 

[jamespowers]

Hi James

Try ONE, but I wouldn't buy more than 1 of them until you decide they're good. A box of the silly things is $213 at one website. The Rocky Patel's were a very dark Manduro, more than I usually burn too.

Later

I knw what you mean. I usually sample a single cigar before I buy the box. The Oliva Series V Melanio cigars was one cigar I grew to like that way. They sure are expensive though.:eusa_doh:

 

[Blackadder]

Good choices. What were you smoking them in?

Choices rather limited here as there are no tobacconist. All the tobacco here are pre-packed and only a few brands available. Occasionally, my friends bring me some house blend from Europe. They were in a Peterson and a BBB respectively.

 

[Blackadder]

Cohiba Corona Especial