havanaclub Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 A little Bushido action today. These have gone for over $2K a box on FOH Auctions with the fees. $80+ a stick!Very nice. Yes I know I say those insane prices, on top of 13.5 percent is crazy for a cigar. Wanna sell one for original MSRP? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, havanaclub said: Very nice. Yes I know I say those insane prices, on top of 13.5 percent is crazy for a cigar. Wanna sell one for original MSRP? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk About $28/stick was the best price I recall seeing on release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kitchen Posted May 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2020 Been over a year since I lit up one of these. Let’s see how they have progressed! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inter4alia Posted May 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2020 Custom "Cohiba Talisman." Probably as close as I will get to the real thing. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, inter4alia said: Custom "Cohiba Talisman." Probably as close as I will get to the real thing. There's always next year's Fall boxpass..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Habana Mike Posted May 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 Trini Robo T 2009 - love this stick! 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chucko8 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 8:29 PM, JohnS said: Cohiba Reserva Seleccion Piramides 2003 Cohiba Piramides Extra 2012 Very interested in hearing your thoughts on the comparison between these two beauties John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Chucko8 said: Very interested in hearing your thoughts on the comparison between these two beauties John. Very, very different cigars, let me tell you Kurt. Below are excerpts from my notes on them as a comparative guide... Cohiba Pirámides 2003 - Reserva Selección This Cohiba Piramides Reserva Seleccion from 2003 was nothing like the 2012 Cohiba Piramides Extra in its blend. I would equate it more with the Linea 1492 series rather than the Linea Clasica. This cigar was all refined grass/hay throughout. In the the initial third there were hints of light milk coffee, but the smooth grass/hay combined with strong cedar notes dominated. There was a delightful creamy texture to this cigar from the beginning and this continued throughout the smoke. Into the middle third I picked up some vanilla bean notes and quite marveled at how smooth the cigar was to retrohale through the nose. This continued into the last third where the intensity barely raised itself and the retrohale was just as smooth to my senses as it was in the middle of the cigar. Cohiba Piramides Extra 2012 The Cohiba Piramides Extra is a rich cigar best savoured on a special occasion and smoked slowly, in my opinion. I have always found them on the stronger side, even after 5 years of age or more. This cigar was full of mocha coffee and Earthy flavours from the get-go until the end. It settled towards the end of the first third where I was able to make out some buttery notes, honey sweetness and a little orange citrus. I retrohaled a few times during this smoke but the spice through the nose was so intense that I was reticent to retrohale more than this. In comparison to the special release Cohiba Piramides Seleccion Reserva I enjoyed from 2003 prior to smoking this cigar, the two cigars couldn't be more polar opposite. The 2012 Piramides Extra was fuller in strength, fuller in flavour and consisted of mainly strong mocha coffee, Earth, a buttery texture, some honey sweetness and a hint of orange citrus. The 2003 Seleccion Reserva Piramides was much milder in strength, more subtle and nuanced in flavour and consisted mainly of refined grass/hay, a creamy texture, cedar, light milk coffee and vanilla bean notes. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inter4alia Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 I only have a few customs so I figured no time like the present this week to test them out. Papo La Verdad Laguito No. 5. I'm enjoying this one much more than the "Talisman" I smoked yesterday. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 hours ago, JohnS said: Very, very different cigars, let me tell you Kurt. Below are excerpts from my notes on them as a comparative guide... Cohiba Pirámides 2003 - Reserva Selección This Cohiba Piramides Reserva Seleccion from 2003 was nothing like the 2012 Cohiba Piramides Extra in its blend. I would equate it more with the Linea 1492 series rather than the Linea Clasica. This cigar was all refined grass/hay throughout. In the the initial third there were hints of light milk coffee, but the smooth grass/hay combined with strong cedar notes dominated. There was a delightful creamy texture to this cigar from the beginning and this continued throughout the smoke. Into the middle third I picked up some vanilla bean notes and quite marveled at how smooth the cigar was to retrohale through the nose. This continued into the last third where the intensity barely raised itself and the retrohale was just as smooth to my senses as it was in the middle of the cigar. Cohiba Piramides Extra 2012 The Cohiba Piramides Extra is a rich cigar best savoured on a special occasion and smoked slowly, in my opinion. I have always found them on the stronger side, even after 5 years of age or more. This cigar was full of mocha coffee and Earthy flavours from the get-go until the end. It settled towards the end of the first third where I was able to make out some buttery notes, honey sweetness and a little orange citrus. I retrohaled a few times during this smoke but the spice through the nose was so intense that I was reticent to retrohale more than this. In comparison to the special release Cohiba Piramides Seleccion Reserva I enjoyed from 2003 prior to smoking this cigar, the two cigars couldn't be more polar opposite. The 2012 Piramides Extra was fuller in strength, fuller in flavour and consisted of mainly strong mocha coffee, Earth, a buttery texture, some honey sweetness and a hint of orange citrus. The 2003 Seleccion Reserva Piramides was much milder in strength, more subtle and nuanced in flavour and consisted mainly of refined grass/hay, a creamy texture, cedar, light milk coffee and vanilla bean notes. Thanks for sharing John. Very interesting and informative. I have been fortunate enough to try a Reserva seleccion especiales and found it similar in descript as your observations and noted how well the cedar completed the smooth milk coffee and hay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just now, Chucko8 said: Thanks for sharing John. Very interesting and informative. I have been fortunate enough to try a Reserva seleccion especiales and found it similar in descript as your observations and noted how well the cedar completed the smooth milk coffee and hay I think that era around 2003 was quite special for Cohiba leaf. Firstly, the 2003 Siglo VI and then this first Reserva Seleccion series. I bet you wish you could have another Cohiba Reserva 2003 cigar right now, just like I do! ? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bdw1984 Posted May 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2020 98 Boli CE, inspired by @inter4alia These still have decades of life left in them and I'd imagine they were brutally strong when fresh. A wonderful cigar. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, JohnS said: I think that era around 2003 was quite special for Cohiba leaf. Firstly, the 2003 Siglo VI and then this first Reserva Seleccion series. I bet you wish you could have another Cohiba Reserva 2003 cigar right now, just like I do! ? ? Hell yes mate, if only there was one in my hand right now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Kitchen Posted May 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2020 Self rolled, does not look super pretty but very nutty, cocoa, biscuit and coffee. Creamy smoke! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Philc2001 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, inter4alia said: SUA Oct 02 Partagas Corona. What a beautiful morning smoke. This used to be one of my favorite smokes, which I discovered way too late before they landed on the chopping block. I wish I had been charmed soon enough to load up on these gems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post teamrandr Posted May 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2020 98 H. Upmann Lonsdale 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Chibearsv Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 UEB JUL 19 Terrific, smooth, tasty. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bdw1984 Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 02 Ninfa. A long lost classic from a long lost brand. Amazing cigar. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 minute ago, bdw1984 said: 02 Ninfa. A long lost classic from a long lost brand. Amazing cigar. Man. I miss the Ninfas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdw1984 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Habana Mike said: Man. I miss the Ninfas! I miss the whole Punch brand. These were special cigars, no doubt. Sour fruit, woody, strong, perfect. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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