What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

[Blackadder]

Romeo petite corona and Rafael Gonzalez Longsdale vintage 2000

 

[Kid Mac]

Nine-year old Esoterica Tilbury in a Peterson bulldog.

Mac

 

[maduro 5]

Partagas D4. I should get a box in Frankfurt Duty Free, it is without a doubt one of the most consistent cigars on the market. Love it.

 

[jamespowers]

Partagas D4. I should get a box in Frankfurt Duty Free, it is without a doubt one of the most consistent cigars on the market. Love it.

But of course.

 

[Kid Mac]

Twelve-year old Escudo in a Dunhill Cumberland billiard.

Mac

 

[Papabear]

A favorite of mine, Oliva Serie V double robusto.

 

[jamespowers]

Last night was a Ramon Allones Small Club.

 

[HudsonHawk]

Last night was a Ramon Allones Small Club.

I am a HUGE fan of Ramon Allones, though they are hard to find in my corner of the world.

I smoke many different brands, but I've been on this kick lately of getting my cigars from small hand rolling shops. I grew up in Tampa and remember how important cigars were to the local identity. My grandmother even worked as a roller back in the 30's and 40's. Well, cigars are still important. It's like cigar heaven there. Numerous small manufacturers, and many places that are cigar friendly, despite a state-wide smoking ban. I pick up a few bundles every time I'm there, and order them online when I need to. In fact, I'm smoking one now, as I type.

 

[jamespowers]

I am a HUGE fan of Ramon Allones, though they are hard to find in my corner of the world.

I smoke many different brands, but I've been on this kick lately of getting my cigars from small hand rolling shops. I grew up in Tampa and remember how important cigars were to the local identity. My grandmother even worked as a roller back in the 30's and 40's. Well, cigars are still important. It's like cigar heaven there. Numerous small manufacturers, and many places that are cigar friendly, despite a state-wide smoking ban. I pick up a few bundles every time I'm there, and order them online when I need to. In fact, I'm smoking one now, as I type.

Allones is kind of a brand with a small cult following. Few people know the name or even how good it is so it stays small and hard to get. At this point, I don't have a hard time getting them so I hope they stay small and my supplier still has plenty to sell me.

 

[Steven180]

An Algerian Briar Squat Bulldog armed with McClellends Three Cherry Blend...

Best, M.

 

[newspapercowboy]

Dunhill silver-banded lovat

 

[jamespowers]

San Cristobal del la Habana El Morro.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Padron 80 Perfecto.

 

[Maltese]

Santa Rosa Toro

 

[maduro 5]

I was a 2 cigar day: Siglo VI and Partagas D4.

 

[jamespowers]

I was a 2 cigar day: Siglo VI and Partagas D4.

Sounds like a good day.

 

[Papabear]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail.

 

[jamespowers]

Diesel Unholy Cocktail.

Ok, give us a review. I never tried that one.

 

[Kid Mac]

Germain 1820 Mixture in a Peterson Kinsale.

Mac

 

[Papabear]

Ok, give us a review. I never tried that one.

I have never reviewed a cigar before, so here is my shot at. Also, my taste of flavors may not be an accurate as one who smokes and review cigars for a living.

Ring Gauge: 56
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Blender: A.J Fernandez

This cigar is a firmly packed with heft. Be prepared for a longs smoke. Pre-light flavor includes some hint of cherry, earthy and spice. Once lit, a lot of spicey, earthy flavor with tons of smoke. About third to halfway in, the spice dies down to a nice nutty with some bitter coffee and chocolate hints. Burn time is around 1.5 hours.

These are one of go to sticks because I usually get as gifts from my son-in-law and they are very inexpensivel. They can be found from $3-5 a piece.