Lotusguy Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Wow. Thank you so much for posting! What's the plan with these if you don't mind me asking? Let them all age for a long time?The plan is to smoke the regionals and use this as my desktop/singles humidor. I am running a bunch of coolers and two cabinet humidors and it’s a pain to dig through them all the time. The cigars in them are all at least 7 years old so don’t really need further aging. The Fonsecas I’ve had before and to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t a big fan but let’s see. The Punch Royals are very good and I’ll just refill my partial cab. The others I’ve actually not had before which was part of the reason for buying this piece. Thanks all for the kind words! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, ayepatz said: Yup. The conclusion was that TAECCLL was, at best guess, Nov 99. CC represents 99 in the NETAGIDOCU code, but in other codes from 99 the LL comes after TAE, and in those codes, that represents Nov. It’s a punt, but as close as I can get. @gojira, going by the same thinking, and referring to @CaptainQuintero‘s list, with your ES replacing my LL, that would seem to indicate Jun 99, as @Lotusguy said. Again, just a punt, but best I can offer. 13 hours ago, Lotusguy said: Transitional code from mid-99 is my take. Probably June. BTW, sorry no pics of the contents of my new Belux humidor yet - power has been out here since early this morning and the lights suck when running the generator. 11 hours ago, Fugu said: Partagas, June '99. The code is a mix of the two codes running in parallel at that time. Should read either ESOO or CCUI, but the mixing is also not a rare sighting (well, it's Partagas... ). Congrats, they are looking nice! 2 hours ago, ayepatz said: Yup. The conclusion was that TAECCLL was, at best guess, Nov 99. CC represents 99 in the NETAGIDOCU code, but in other codes from 99 the LL comes after TAE, and in those codes, that represents Nov. It’s a punt, but as close as I can get. @gojira, going by the same thinking, and referring to @CaptainQuintero‘s list, with your ES replacing my LL, that would seem to indicate Jun 99, as @Lotusguy said. Again, just a punt, but best I can offer. Thank you for your help gents! Much appreciated as I couldn't make sense of this code. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigguccisosa Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Lotusguy said: The plan is to smoke the regionals and use this as my desktop/singles humidor. I am running a bunch of coolers and two cabinet humidors and it’s a pain to dig through them all the time. The cigars in them are all at least 7 years old so don’t really need further aging. The Fonsecas I’ve had before and to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t a big fan but let’s see. The Punch Royals are very good and I’ll just refill my partial cab. The others I’ve actually not had before which was part of the reason for buying this piece. Thanks all for the kind words! Oh very cool! I didn't know they already had 7 years on them. Did you find the Fonseca's to be too mild? That seems to be the beef people have with them. I actually love Fonseca, especially the #1's. I seem to be one of the last people out there that enjoys the mild side of Cuba ? Beautiful humidor too! I love the idea you have for it. Thanks again for all the details. I'm trying to learn more about all these collectables ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump89 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 16 hours ago, Lotusguy said: As requested... This is awesome! Nice pickup! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 18 hours ago, Lotusguy said: As requested... I’m usually not impressed with pictures of cigars but this brings things to a whole ‘nother level. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 Romeo y Julieta Churchills have been so good and consistent for me lately that I simply couldn't resist a quarter pack of these GOM Ago 2018 RyJ Churchills to add to my 'smoking now' humidor! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MigsG Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 Beautiful sheen on this box of Monte Open Juniors, EPM Mar 18, first time I've purchased these. Had one ROTT tonight at my Friday evening hangout with cigar buddies. What can I say, I really like them. Received this box of SCDLH El Principe as well, TOS May 16, looking forward to having one soon. One of my favs in my weekly rotation of Party Shorts and Supers, BCJs, RASCC, and Trini Reyes. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bri Fi Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 Just arrived from a recent 24:24. PSP Principe LGR JUN 17. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Beautiful sheen on this box of Monte Open Juniors, EPM Mar 18, first time I've purchased these. Had one ROTT tonight at my Friday evening hangout with cigar buddies. What can I say, I really like them. No need to be ashamed - it’s basically the only cigar my wife likes I’m just shocked that you got such fresh production. Most places are still selling 2010s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 3:41 PM, Lotusguy said: As requested... That is Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Islandboy Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 Another vendor had these on sale recently, decided to try a box. Pleased with the visual results so far. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman17 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Islandboy said: Another vendor had these on sale recently, decided to try a box. Pleased with the visual results so far. The 2017 boxes I have are very tasty. Those look delicious ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Lotusguy said: No need to be ashamed - it’s basically the only cigar my wife likes I’m just shocked that you got such fresh production. Most places are still selling 2010s. Yeah I was amazed too, it was from another vendor. Any idea how those 2010s taste like now if properly aged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Powa_Puffa Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yumm 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Powa_Puffa said: Yumm Fo' sho'! Those look great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AbasCigar Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 I can't complain:) 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powa_Puffa Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, aphexafx said: Fo' sho'! Those look great. Can't complain, both already have almost 2 years on them. Purchased during that Aussie holiday sale and every stick in 10/10 condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yeah I was amazed too, it was from another vendor. Any idea how those 2010s taste like now if properly aged?We’ve actually never had any that were newer than 2010 so not sure how they taste fresh. I think they aren’t as bland or light as people make them out to be. In fact, I find them pretty similar to Monte 5.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Drguano Posted February 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2019 Not exactly a purchase. These were a prize in one of our host’s splendid comps. I had no idea it came with a monogrammed cigar case. I am taking them back to Havana on Tuesday to return their ashes to the source. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I’ve never had a bad Open, and all my CC smoking friends love them. I don’t understand why they get no love here. I have a box of Monte Open Regatta that confirms popular opinion here No complaints about the junior, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Lotusguy said: We’ve actually never had any that were newer than 2010 so not sure how they taste fresh. I think they aren’t as bland or light as people make them out to be. In fact, I find them pretty similar to Monte 5.. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to discussing it on the daily smoke subforum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post liquid360 Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 The recent 15% off everything sale was put to good use on a beautiful Cab of Hoyo Double Coronas. Beautiful cigars at an unheard price I FOH. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, liquid360 said: The recent 15% off everything sale was put to good use on a beautiful Cab of Hoyo Double Coronas. Beautiful cigars at an unheard price I FOH. LOOK AT THE SIZE OF IT! ? After you finish it, you've got yourself a new end table! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid360 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 LOOK AT THE SIZE OF IT! After you finish it, you've got yourself a new end table! LOL That’s the best idea I’ve heard!!! It is so HUGE! Here it is next to a box of Siglo I’s for scale Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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