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San Cristobal La Cabaña
bates40 replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
The Isla to date have been flat out disappointing -
Anybody Try These SCDLH?
bates40 replied to Carrie Nation's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Just ordered a box - trying to find a single or 2 to backfill so I can taste -
Your latest CC Purchase?
bates40 replied to JayJay's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Never too cold to smoke in the Bay Area, although it is raining today.... -
Covid Vaccine. Your plans?
bates40 replied to La_Tigre's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I got the anti-body test and unfortunately have have not had Covid (though I had it when travelling in January) - I will get the vaccine at work, but have been advised to expect wide-spread Covid-like symptoms immediately after taking the vaccine. I also understand the Covid strain may chance year-to-year so this may end up turning out to be an annual thing. -
La Gloria Cubana Cetros
bates40 replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Good call, my thoughts exactly. -
Anyone bring cigars back to the US recently?
bates40 replied to jerrybrowne's topic in Cuba Travel Forum
I have heard Customs on both ends of travel are intensifying their focus. -
FOH: A Week In Pictures.
bates40 replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Post-Cowboys Celebration: Sparkling from the French Laundry and a pre-embargo La Conchita -
Cuba raises state prices for cigars by 20%?
bates40 replied to nKostyan's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I usually just focus on custom rolls when in HAV anyways...and RUM -
Your latest CC Purchase?
bates40 replied to JayJay's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I have and am going way deep on the RG 88's -
Limited Edition Salomon by Duran Cigars. Very nice presentation in individual coffin, signed by Santos. Had a little trouble getting it lit, but then flowed freely with a perfect draw. Notes of almonds throughout, but it never did anything to distinguish itself. Huge fan of Santos’ custom rolls and pick them up when I am in Havana, but the non-Cuban tobacco did not provide the same foundation. Not worth the $25.00 admission fee for the Duran cigar.
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How do celebrities source their CCs?
bates40 replied to Riverstyx's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
De Caprio bought a lot of cigars in TJ when filming "Titanic"