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Everything posted by amberleaf
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Deep Dive: We need to talk about Vegueros.
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in FOH Deep Dives
Have only bought a 16er of the Centrofinos a couple of years ago and agree with most of the sentiments here. A well rolled cigar with a grassy/woody profile. Pretty one-dimensional with not much ageing potential. I would pick them up again but only if the price was very favourable, so probably not any time soon. -
What do you do with empty boxes?
amberleaf replied to jonahs_whale's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I toss dress boxes, but I keep SLBs as a container for screws, nuts+bolts etc -
shane warne RIP
amberleaf replied to Ken Gargett's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
As a pommie bastard who spent nearly two decades watching him rip through England's batting order, I'm devastated. An absolute master of his craft and a joy to watch. I remember how by the 1990s leg spin was pretty much dead, then Warnie came along and then all the kids wanted to be a leggie. RIP. -
I only realised today how this conflict is yet more bad news for Cuba. Russia is a source of aid and their visitors helped keep tourism alive on the island throughout Covid. The closing of air corridors and the plunging Rouble will put an end to that.
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HSA Stock Update
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
At this point I'd be happy if HSA introduced some decent but affordable machine-made, hand-finished cigars with long filler. Would help allieviate their labour shortage. -
your three and out......."s"
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
RyJ Wide Churchill: I keep revisiting them from time to time but they've all been forgettable. Even a beautiful looking rosado example with a lovely sheen didn't impress. Magnum 54: I smoked a few on release in Cuba and found them to be bland and un-Upmann like. Again, have sampled a number since and nothing has changed my mind. -
Box of the day
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
When did Connie 1s get a new band? -
Buying blind in Varadero
amberleaf replied to treberty's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Is a factura still required by customs if over a certain number of cigars, or some palm-greasing required to get them out of the country? Been four years since I was last there, I'm hoping to make up for that early next year. -
Member email. fake Monte 5?
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I've seen fake boxes of RyJ Mille Fleurs in Cuba. I even smoked one, it was distictly Cuban with the RyJ flavour profile, so my guess is they were 'real' cigars that exited the factory via the back door, or rolled at home by a torcedor doing some unauthorised overtime. -
Back to normal by Christmas,
amberleaf replied to Jason Mervyn keating's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
On the bright side, you'll only have to stay up until 12.30am from next week. -
Had an outbreak in a box of SLR Regios brought back from the island, a last minute blind purchase from the airport with my remaining CUCs. Tossed 5 sticks, froze the rest and they smoked fine.
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This is one talented Prisoner
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
You'll often find Napoleonic POW art like this in UK antique shops. The prisoners were allowed to make and sell it to earn some extra money, and high end pieces like this were usually commissioned and bought by the camp officers. -
Seeking feedback on H Upmann
amberleaf replied to Spaceman Spiff's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
On one trip to the island a few years ago I smoked more Coronas Major than anything else, they were my go-to early morning and post lunch cigar. Shame they are only sold in tubos though. -
Bitcoin Price Prediction
amberleaf replied to Markspring1978's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Not sure if you are joking but Tether is a huge scam that will eventually pull of all crypto down with it. -
It was red and Italian and I had to have it
amberleaf replied to SpecialK's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I suddenly feel the urge to watch some Red Dwarf. -
Covid Vaccine. Your plans?
amberleaf replied to La_Tigre's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Had my 1st shot with the Pfizer vaccine with the second due in early April. I'm in my 40s and not vulnerable but I often work in hospitals and doctors' surgeries so I was bumped up the list. Arm is a bit sore and I've felt a bit run down today but that may be due to the rum I had last night. Sadly it doesn't appear to have given me any superpowers. -
BRC Perfection
amberleaf replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Looks like my first purchase of the year was a good one, can't wait for them to arrive!