What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

[Blackadder]

What was wrong with the montecarlo? My problem with them has always been a poor draw.

Common trait of narrow ring gauge cigars. The one I had was easy to draw but somehow it lacks flavour. Maybe too dry.

 

[Blackadder]

Mine as well but tough to get where I am.:eusa_doh:

No problem with finding one, the difficulty rests with finding a good one. Quality control for Rey del Mundo is poor despite its small production. I find that in most cases, the smaller the production (perhaps due to fewer demands), the better the quality in average. Habanos raised production on Hoyo Epicure 2 and it quickly becomes inconsistent, so many people and I switched to Juan Lopez selection #2. The Habanos then raised produciton of Juan Lopez in response to the demand and my opinion is that the average quality of Juan Lopez has since dropped. I haven't bought any Juan Lopez Selection #2 for awhile.

 

[indycop]

Last night at work, Perdomo 2

 

[J.A. Olver]

Yesterday was officially "International Pipe Smoking Day." I smoked my own little blend I call "Ship's Steward Cavendish" in my Savinelli Toscana.

 

[jamespowers]

Common trait of narrow ring gauge cigars. The one I had was easy to draw but somehow it lacks flavour. Maybe too dry.

When I have had them with an easy draw then they were quite good but this was a few years ago. My problem was that half the box had very wispy draws. :eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

No problem with finding one, the difficulty rests with finding a good one. Quality control for Rey del Mundo is poor despite its small production. I find that in most cases, the smaller the production (perhaps due to fewer demands), the better the quality in average. Habanos raised production on Hoyo Epicure 2 and it quickly becomes inconsistent, so many people and I switched to Juan Lopez selection #2. The Habanos then raised produciton of Juan Lopez in response to the demand and my opinion is that the average quality of Juan Lopez has since dropped. I haven't bought any Juan Lopez Selection #2 for awhile.

I have actually found that to be true as well. When there is low demand I guess they take more care in making the cigars. I experienced that with the San Cristobals after the El Morro got a high rating from Cigar Aficianado.

 

[jamespowers]

Last night at work, Perdomo 2

Nick must be listening.

 

[Blackadder]

When I have had them with an easy draw then they were quite good but this was a few years ago. My problem was that half the box had very wispy draws. :eusa_doh:

I have better luck with Montecarlos than longsdales from any brand. I had a box of 90's vintage Rey del Mundo Longsdale and quite a few of them were difficult to draw. The rest are extremely good. It was a rare find because there are not many Rey del Mundo Longsdale on the market in HK. In fact it was the only box of Rey del Mundo longsdale I have come across for sale in HK.

 

[Blackadder]

Punch petite corona and Montecristo #3.

 

[indycop]

Nick must be listening.

lol

 

[indycop]

Having a Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne today in memory of fellow lounger and friend Colby Jack

 

[jamespowers]

I have better luck with Montecarlos than longsdales from any brand. I had a box of 90's vintage Rey del Mundo Longsdale and quite a few of them were difficult to draw. The rest are extremely good. It was a rare find because there are not many Rey del Mundo Longsdale on the market in HK. In fact it was the only box of Rey del Mundo longsdale I have come across for sale in HK.

You probably have quite an item there if you can't find any more.
Lonsdales have always had decent draws for me here.[huh]

 

[jamespowers]

Having a Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne today in memory of fellow lounger and friend Colby Jack

What?! He's gone?!:eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

lol

Where's that butt kissing emoticon when I needed it?

 

[indycop]

What?! He's gone?!:eusa_doh:

Yes

 

[indycop]

Where's that butt kissing emoticon when I needed it?

I'm STILL shocked!

 

[indycop]

Having an Alec Bradley MAXX Connecticutt in the hammock

 

[jamespowers]

Having an Alec Bradley MAXX Connecticutt in the hammock

The Ego size?

 

[jamespowers]

Yes

Oh geez!:eusa_doh: RIP Colby Jack. It was far too soon.

 

[jamespowers]

I'm STILL shocked!

lol lol