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

Sold!

 

[butchna]

Doing the LFD Double Ligero 700 natural. Big cigar…easy feeling.

 

[Gandalf]

Look at these beauties I picked up. Yes,
La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003 (2 boxes)
La Aurora 100 Años Lancero and
La Aurora 100 Años Belicoso

If you google these, you will know why they are so special. 20 year old sticks that were aged beforehand 5 years - and these were all limited edition back then. Going to have one tomorrow when we whup Mstate

Meanwhile today I’ll have one of these

 

[Gandalf]

Doing the LFD Double Ligero 700 natural. Big cigar…easy feeling.
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Man you got the POWER in your hands there - hope you were eating something. Those are mighty tasty but serious nicotine bombs.

 

[butchna]

Man you got the POWER in your hands there - hope you were eating something. Those are mighty tasty but serious nicotine bombs.

I ANTICIPATED the fajitas I was grilling…that had to suffice.

 

[Tin Man]

Purchased some EP Carillo maduro robustos on sale. Enjoying one after breakfast.

 

[Tin Man]

Look at these beauties I picked up. Yes,
La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003 (2 boxes)
La Aurora 100 Años Lancero and
La Aurora 100 Años Belicoso
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If you google these, you will know why they are so special. 20 year old sticks that were aged beforehand 5 years - and these were all limited edition back then. Going to have one tomorrow when we whup Mstate

Meanwhile today I’ll have one of these
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Great find!

 

[Gandalf]

Purchased some EP Carillo maduro robustos on sale. Enjoying one after breakfast.
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[Tin Man]

After only one, this cigar is vying for my favorite maduro. Ernesto hit it perfectly with the cure of the wrapper combined with the choice of binder and filler. Dark chocolate, coffee, “burnt sugar,” pepper - complex flavors balanced just right. Medium body - no overwhelming nicotine kick - subtle and matched to the flavor profile. If he allowed tours of his factory, I’d be booking a trip to Dominica.