Popular Post JohnS Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2019 La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or No.4 MSU Jun 2017 I recently picked up another box of these as I very much enjoy their complex flavour and this cigar was the first one I had, 'right-off-the-truck', so-to-speak. In terms of complexity, it didn't let me down. The first third was effervescent in sweet almond and cream flavours until some wood and herbal flavours kicked in around the beginning of the middle third. At this point I got some white pepper lilting in and out, with some fruit to go with it. In the last third the cigar was dominant in wood mainly. Overall, I greatly admired the complexity to be found here. The only drawback was the many re-lights I had to do. Whether that was due to the blustery conditions in which I smoked this cigar, or whether it was due to construction, we'll see when I smoke my next one from this box soon. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prodigy Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2019 HUPC paired with a latte. Perfection Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kaptain Karl Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 20 hours ago, MigsG said: Back in La Paz, enjoyed a Siglo I Dark wrapper '18 Juan Lopez No. 2, thanks to @crking3 Have you had an issue bringing CC's in through customs ever? I've brought cigars in a number of times so far but looks like you're down there a lot more than me! What do you do down in La Paz? I'm a big fishermen so I like to get down there for some fishing as often as possible! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoeFOH Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2019 Jumped on the Chocolate Bandwagon of these after Rob & Ken's recent review. First stick ever was a VR Famosos and it had a delicious chocolate hit to it. Have loved that ever since. Anyhow, this one had a middle third that lived up to the billing but the first and last thirds were underwhelming. A little green and airy in the first third (the draw was on the open side a little too much overall) and that produced a more bitter burnt almond note. Middle third settled down nicely and, while still tasting a little immature and on the bitter high cocoa side, the chocolate was upfront and enjoyable. Final third just got hot and a bit miserable flavour-wise. Overall I think the construction let this cigar down a lot. And I opted for a poor drink pairing - the Moon Dog Cake Hole is a Black Forest Stout, which sounded perfect at the outset, but ultimately proved a more bitter stout, which obviously didn't help things. Not going to score this. But I am going to smoke another one soon and try a pairing of the trusty OJ or some 1919 Angostura Rum. Be more interesting to make a comparison between the two than score this as a one-off. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainQuintero Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2019 Started off with a LGC no.4 but it tasted like wet dog so pitched it and dug out a Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale that is had in my singles bin for 7/8 years; the cello was yellow! My first one and really enjoyed it, buckets of thick smoke. A fruity, buttery leather smoke. Not much evolution but great nonetheless. I was a little concerned about the NC draw so used a small v-cut which helped tighten it up. 8/10! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Çnote Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2019 Not exactly my thing and a very beaten up wrapper, but quite enjoyable. Mellow as could be and still have definitive flavors; all this sounds like dessert descriptions, but no hint of sweetness or richness: Graham cracker, toasted marshmallow, red licorice, cherry cola. Great cigar for a long morning, would have been pretty eh after steak and taters, esp as I've been staring at this for a month 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rupe Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Non plus ATE - MAY 18 with thanks to our host! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post earthson Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 MOE OCT 14 Fonseca no 1. Vast majority of this box has had wrapper burn problems a la Edicion Limitadas. I had this sitting in a drybox for well over a month and lo and behold, it burned a dream and just kept pummelling me with beautiful marshmallow and flowers (perhaps a little coffee as well). I'm down to my last 4 (couldn't bear to sell them to some poor unsuspecting soul), so I'm off to throw another in the drybox to be enjoyed Novemberish! 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcbuss Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Happy Tuesday 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sprouthog Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chucko8 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 A custom 109 by Alex courtesy of @ElJavi76. Very enjoyable thank you 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kaptain Karl Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Punch punch REG sept 18. This cigar is doing everything it can to be spectacular, yet multiple leaf knots and a fireproof wrapper is stopping this from being an out of this world flavor bomb. This box has been very hit and miss with construction so far, which sucks as these all could be panty droppers. 20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc1016 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 hours ago, BlackFriar said: Any good? Deck looks to be coming along nicely! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bri Fi Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 MSU SEP 18 Partagas serie P2. I got this box partially because it was my daughters birth month. I had one last night on her first bday. Man it’s been a roller coaster ride. Kudos to you parents with multiple kids and double kudos to those who have twins. I don’t know how you all do it haha. Amazing smoke I look forward to having every bday. Today I had a Fonseca No1 from a six pack. New favorite under the radar smoke. Mushroom and sweetness bomb. I’ll be buying a box soon. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post THEMISCHMAN Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 RUM MAR 19 Belicoso from a few days ago. This poor thing was pretty haggard looking and I didn’t have much hope for it but ended up smoking great. I was pleasantly surprised. ULA MAR 15 Tubos No. 1. Such a good cigar. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Connoisseur Kim Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, THEMISCHMAN said: RUM MAR 19 Belicoso from a few days ago. This poor thing was pretty haggard looking and I didn’t have much hope for it but ended up smoking great. I was pleasantly surprised. ULA MAR 15 Tubos No. 1. Such a good cigar. Dat Lotus Jaws Serrated Cutter! Will buy that cuttet next time since it will be stock on 29th of this month. Along with Colibri V Cut, it will be my daily cigar cutter rotation! 나의 SM-N950N 의 Tapatalk에서 보냄 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hotboxx Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 FEB URL 2002 HdM Le Hoyo du Roi 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMISCHMAN Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dat Lotus Jaws Serrated Cutter! Will buy that cuttet next time since it will be stock on 29th of this month. Along with Colibri V Cut, it will be my daily cigar cutter rotation! 나의 SM-N950N 의 Tapatalk에서 보냄 This was a gift and I don’t use it often but I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to purchase one. I’m sure you will like it. Your thread about them motivated me to pull it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, THEMISCHMAN said: This was a gift and I don’t use it often but I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to purchase one. I’m sure you will like it. Your thread about them motivated me to pull it out. Much appreciated! I'm also inspired by others to buy Colibri V-Cut and Lotus Jaws Serrated Cutter (after hearing the demise of XIKAR QC and warranty)! I'm really happy that you find my thread about these cutters useful ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GinFizzLove Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 PSD4 SOM MAR 16. I think I have the hardest time describing the Partagas flavor. I agree with Prez’s description of paprika and others’ suggestion of green pepper, but there is a lot more there. Either way, always one of my favorites. Love the Shorts, too! 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJavi76 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Chucko8 said: A custom 109 by Alex courtesy of @ElJavi76. Very enjoyable thank you Glad you enjoyed Kurt. I hope it smoked like it burned. That's a great burn line in the pic. Cheers brother! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, ElJavi76 said: Glad you enjoyed Kurt. I hope it smoked like it burned. That's a great burn line in the pic. Cheers brother! Burn and construction was absolutely on point thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtfrizzy Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 '14 H. Upmann Connie A paired with a little Calumet 12 year Bourbon. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 D4Punch Punch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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