Cigar /Pipe Smoking thread

[butchna]

Happy accident when you park an Oliva V Melanio Maduro robusto in the bottom of a humidor and essentially drybox it for a year. Toothiest stick I didn’t receive that way.

 

[butchna]

Got three for The Game! Thank you niece!

 

[Gandalf]

In the spirit of labor it Was a lovely day to contemplate US Cuban relations

 

[Tin Man]

Regarding Cuba, this morning’s cigar is a Padilla 1968 original, named for the year that Heberto Padilla was imprisoned for criticizing the Castro regime.

 

[Gandalf]

Today, I share with you, greatness. The Zino platinum chubby tubos from it’s original release in 2008 to this one from around 2016 whence it has sat in a humi.

The flavors are so special. So incredibly refined. The only thing I can compare it to is Davidoff’s Oro Blanco. Not every cigar can stand the test of time but these are definitely delicious.

 

[BSAvol]

Beautiful morning, big game. Go VOLS!

 

[Nkyvolfan]

My game day smokes.
Ashton aged maduro for watching the game.
Padron 1964 for the celebration!!
Go Vols!!

 

[Nkyvolfan]

change of plans. My son brought “orange cigars”. I raised him right.
Go Vols!!

 

[Gandalf]

Breaking out something special for this game. From 2010
Perfect construction. Flavors are medium but good for 15+ years old. Mostly baking spices, graham crackers, not buttery but short bread. Still has a nicotine punch to it.

 

[Tin Man]

Not inclined to smoke yesterday evening…

 

[feathersax]

Not inclined to smoke yesterday evening…

I feel your pain & our mutual distress.

 

[Gandalf]

Yesterday it was such a lovely evening. I had this awesome Monte 1935. Can’t speak highly enough of this stick for those who like the dark side. Kind of like if you mixed an Oliva V and a Melanio.

 

[Gandalf]

For a game smoke I’m having the delightful EPCarillo pledge apogee, which was cigar #1 in the more diminutive Prequel vitola.

Really an amazing fatty, rich chocolate, aged leather, subtle sweetness, mild spices. Unlike others I have had, this one has a draw that is a bit too open. Cigar is packed well though.

 

[Tin Man]

For a game smoke I’m having the delightful EPCarillo pledge apogee, which was cigar #1 in the more diminutive Prequel vitola.

Really an amazing fatty, rich chocolate, aged leather, subtle sweetness, mild spices. Unlike others I have had, this one has a draw that is a bit too open. Cigar is packed well though.
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I bought a box of robustos at a price I’d love to see again…

 

[Gandalf]

Whenever CI or Thompson have a 30% deal, I almost always go for a box of prequels. CP Carrillo is not on their no discount list.

 

[Tin Man]

The Ernesto Perez-Carillo Cuba Aliados is the rebirth of Rolando Reyes Sr’s iconic brand. Made in Tabacalera La Alianza with a blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Honduran filler, a US broadleaf Connecticut binder, and an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, they are toothy, full bodied cigars. Chocolatey, nutty, earthy, spicy, with just the right sweetness. I bought some more of these, taking advantage of introductory discounts.

 

[butchna]

Yesterday it was such a lovely evening. I had this awesome Monte 1935. Can’t speak highly enough of this stick for those who like the dark side. Kind of like if you mixed an Oliva V and a Melanio.View attachment 775135

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