NicPac Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Thanks guys. Very helpful. @Habana Mike I’ve always thought that a sealed box would hold aroma and oils better. It just makes me nervous not having the ability to check them like you mentioned. Plus I’m not gonna lie I enjoy opening up a box from time to time just to take a look and a nice big smell. @maverickdrinker do you just use large ziplocks? Link to post Share on other sites
maverickdrinker Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Thanks guys. Very helpful. [mention=1673]Habana Mike[/mention] I’ve always thought that a sealed box would hold aroma and oils better. It just makes me nervous not having the ability to check them like you mentioned. Plus I’m not gonna lie I enjoy opening up a box from time to time just to take a look and a nice big smell. [mention=4874]maverickdrinker[/mention] do you just use large ziplocks? Yes. Ziploc bags in different sizes. I try to squeeze as much air out as possible Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Habana Mike Posted October 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 Finally broke down and cracked open the Habanos Combinaciones Estuche X Festival del Habano from 2008. A selection of 10 cigars released over the past years: Siglo VI - 2002 Partagas P2 - 2005 Edmundos - 2004 Genios - 2007 HU Mag 50 - 2008 RyJ Short Churchill - 2006 HdM Epicure Especial - 2008 SCDLH Mercaderes - 2006 Cuaba Generosos - 1996 Trinidad Robustos Extra - 2004 For today's selection I chose the Cohiba Genios. Haven't had one in quite a while. Richly flavored dark chocolate, espresso, earth and a strong cedar note from being in the chest for 12 years. Medium-full bodied. Perfect draw though the burn was a little wonky. Well done, a 93 for me. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post maverickdrinker Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 1997 El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme today...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 18 Link to post Share on other sites
Habana Mike Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 hours ago, maverickdrinker said: 1997 El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme today... Nice! Stick of butter? That's what I always picked up from those. Link to post Share on other sites
teamrandr Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Habana Mike said: Finally broke down and cracked open the Habanos Combinaciones Estuche X Festival del Habano from 2008. A selection of 10 cigars released over the past years: Siglo VI - 2002 Partagas P2 - 2005 Edmundos - 2004 Genios - 2007 HU Mag 50 - 2008 RyJ Short Churchill - 2006 HdM Epicure Especial - 2008 SCDLH Mercaderes - 2006 Cuaba Generosos - 1996 Trinidad Robustos Extra - 2004 For today's selection I chose the Cohiba Genios. Haven't had one in quite a while. Richly flavored dark chocolate, espresso, earth and a strong cedar note from being in the chest for 12 years. Medium-full bodied. Perfect draw though the burn was a little wonky. Well done, a 93 for me. Can almost guarantee that Siglo VI will be special. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
bugman78629 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 On 9/15/2020 at 8:46 PM, Habana Mike said: One for the books! These are fantastic now Good to know.... I will break mine-out @ Thanksgiving Day? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Habana Mike Posted October 6, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2020 Upmann Mag 50 from the X festival box today. Smoked well but not the best example for me.... 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post X-Man Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 SLR DC EST OCT 07 silky smooth.....Still don’t understand the reason and logic behind HSA’s decision to discontinued this fantastic cigar. 17 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post maverickdrinker Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 2018 Edicion Regional Espana La Flor De Cano Magicos. Thank you @habanamike for sharing this with me. Smoking beautifully...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 15 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post maverickdrinker Posted October 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2020 2001 Ramon Allones 898 tonight...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 15 Link to post Share on other sites
NicPac Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 40 minutes ago, maverickdrinker said: 2001 Ramon Allones 898 tonight... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh man. Out of all the cigars they discontinued before my time this is the one I wish they didn’t the most. A Ramon Allones in a dalias/lonsdale sounds perfect. I also wish they’d make a lancero. Some came up on BR a month or two ago and I’m still kicking myself for not buying them. Link to post Share on other sites
NicPac Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 17 hours ago, X-Man said: SLR DC EST OCT 07 silky smooth.....Still don’t understand the reason and logic behind HSA’s decision to discontinued this fantastic cigar. Totally agree. I’m glad I have a few stashed away in my collection. Link to post Share on other sites
Rhinoww Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Thanks for continuing to dig into your collection gents. This thread is tremendous education on what used to be available. I’m learning quite a bit ..... sometimes I can almost taste em like that RA 898 ? seriously though quite a condensed summary of what was possible at one time. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post VKUTT Posted October 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2020 An excellent ERDM from 2013, courtesy of @maverickdrinker 15 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post inter4alia Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 2008 Winnie graciously gifted to me by @Plato. Stunningly good cigar from beginning to nub. 15 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post rcarlson Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 The maverickdrinker v. Habana Mike death cage match continues. X-Man waiting in the corner for the tap-in. You guys are something else. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post BTWheezy Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, rcarlson said: The maverickdrinker v. Habana Mike death cage match continues. X-Man waiting in the corner for the tap-in. You guys are something else. @Habana Mike be like “I think I still have some of JFK’s HUPC’s from the embargo floating around...got them from Jackie and the kids...lemme check...” @maverickdrinker be like “Oh yeah...had one the other night...fantastic draw, flavors are amazing...” Me and @rcarlson be like “....?....” It’s highly entertaining to see what all you guys find in the dark corners of your humidors! Keep em coming! Rob and I will be over here enjoying a RASS from ‘20... 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites
mprach024 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 52 minutes ago, BTWheezy said: @Habana Mike be like “I think I still have some of JFK’s HUPC’s from the embargo floating around...got them from Jackie and the kids...lemme check...” @maverickdrinker be like “Oh yeah...had one the other night...fantastic draw, flavors are amazing...” Me and @rcarlson be like “....?....” It’s highly entertaining to see what all you guys find in the dark corners of your humidors! Keep em coming! Rob and I will be over here enjoying a RASS from ‘20... This literally made me laugh out loud Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post NicPac Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 2000 Cohiba Siglo IV 16 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Habana Mike Posted October 18, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 P2 from the 2008 X Festival Estuche. Great example! 15 Link to post Share on other sites
maverickdrinker Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 [mention=1673]Habana Mike[/mention] be like “I think I still have some of JFK’s HUPC’s from the embargo floating around...got them from Jackie and the kids...lemme check...” [mention=4874]maverickdrinker[/mention] be like “Oh yeah...had one the other night...fantastic draw, flavors are amazing...” Me and [mention=10472]rcarlson[/mention] be like “........” It’s highly entertaining to see what all you guys find in the dark corners of your humidors! Keep em coming! Rob and I will be over here enjoying a RASS from ‘20...LOL. You guys made my day with this. Thanks for making me smile. Now.... what to smoke tonight..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Habana Mike Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 8 hours ago, BTWheezy said: @Habana Mike be like “I think I still have some of JFK’s HUPC’s from the embargo floating around...got them from Jackie and the kids...lemme check...” @maverickdrinker be like “Oh yeah...had one the other night...fantastic draw, flavors are amazing...” Me and @rcarlson be like “....?....” It’s highly entertaining to see what all you guys find in the dark corners of your humidors! Keep em coming! Rob and I will be over here enjoying a RASS from ‘20... Appreciate the encouragement and the laugh! Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post maverickdrinker Posted October 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2020 2011 prototype/experiment BHK double corona... 2010 Edicion Limitada montecristo Grand Edmundo to celebrate my son’s 10th birthday. Review on the blog now... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 17 Link to post Share on other sites
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