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[Puros Y Vino]

Having my first ever Fonseca no 1 along with some Sauv Blanc

 

[Chef]

2 hours ago, JohnS said:

This question had me intrigued, truthfully! Which are the cigars I've had (recently...as in the last 12 to 24 months) that have exhibited that 'Cuban twang' we all know and love better than we can describe it (hehe, let's settle for something akin to a sour citrus tart expression...?)? Well, the simple answer to this question, for me, has been in cigars actually 12 to 24 months old and the two marcas/vitolas in which I've found it have been Punch (Punch) and Por Larranaga (Montecarlos). I find that the aged cigars I've had that have been over 5 years old and approaching 10 have been more refined according to their marca as they age, with typical expressions of floral notes and/or baking spice or more acute flavour on notes of leather, for example. However, no, I've not found more dominance in 'Cuban twang' with age in comparison to more youthful examples.

A little caveat though, to this answer above, is that the aged cigars I've had in the say, the past 12 to 24 months may have other flavours that either are not noted for 'Cuban twang' say in comparison to these cigars I've mentioned. So, for example, the 2011 Sancho Panza Non Plus has a dominant wood and salt flavour which exhibits creaminess and floral notes, at times, when I've smoked them lately at around the 8-year mark, but I've not picked up 'Cuban twang' in them. And so, I will keep this question in the back of my mind when it's time to 'crack open' my rested Por Larranaga boxes (currently around the 4 to 5-year mark) and Punch Punch 50 cab (currently around the 3-year mark).

Thanks for taking the time to think about it.  Perhaps the opposite, then?  Less twang w/ age? Or does the twang stubbornly survive the test of time and is ever present?

[CampDelta369]

Party Short ends the day

 

[SigmundChurchill]

3 hours ago, Chef said:

Aren't most days? ?

Can't wait for the day I finally dig into my box of Siglo VI.

What are you trying to say?

 

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[JohnS]

18 minutes ago, Chef said:

Thanks for taking the time to think about it.  Perhaps the opposite, then?  Less twang w/ age? Or does the twang stubbornly survive the test of time and is ever present?

All I can say for sure is that this unique quality analogous to Habanos cigars, for me, is more intense in cigars at a younger age, in general. However, we are talking about an essentially esoteric topic here, some people simply can't sense this "Cuban twang", whereas for others they can. So I welcome a difference of opinion (from our forum members) here because my conclusions are based on my own experiences.

[El Hoze]

Two year old ‘Dido.

[ElJavi76]

6 hours ago, prodigy said:

I was told that Alex didn't make 109's because he didn't have the molds. How are they compared to other custom 109's?

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Kyle I took care of that problem myself. I had the 109 mold made for Alex and delivered it to him in Havana back in May. I can't speak for other custom 109s from other rollers but these are quite nice. 

[FireMedic]

So I was just smoking this minding my business and then 24:24 pops up, it was meant to be. Another box heading my way!

[MigsG]

8 hours ago, Kaptain Karl said:

I didnt know that rule, that's awesome!!!

I havnt been to La Paz but I've always wanted to go! We tend to go to PV more (surprisingly the fishing is better there) but I love southern baja. Just something special about the desert mountains going straight into that bright blue water, its spectacular! Unfortunately it's a lot of work on the horizon for me, but I would LOVE to get down there soon! 

Check out a place down there called Tailhunter in La Paz. It's a bar/restaurant, and they run a great fishing charter operation. There's some VERY cool fishing just a bit south at punta arena/la ventana. Probably the best roosterfish fishing anywhere there! 

Dude, I have cigars at Tailhunter, on the third floor (smoking floor)!  I've had some tasty fish and sashimi there. 

Yep, desert meets the sea. You gotta go. Thanks for the tips!

[Mr.T]

A tasty little smoke


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[Streetz]

Medio Siglo




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[Ry27]

3 hours ago, BlackFriar said:

MC3 today with a lovely divot. 

How was the Monte 3??

[Dynamo320]

Esplendidos UAO DIC 18 from a box split with  @Markspring1978

Had to try one, couldn’t hold out any longer!

[jtfrizzy]

ELU MAY 15 H. Upmann Sir Winston paired with a Southern Tier Pumking Imperial Pumkin Ale. How everyone has a good rest of the week... HUMP DAYYYYYYYY!

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[JayHabanos]

Rafael Gonzalez- Petite Coronas


Ramon Allones- Gigantes
TES October 16


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[Chef]

4 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

What are you trying to say?

 

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You got good taste? ?

[Baccy]

14 hours ago, Markspring1978 said:

898- MUA DIC 09- sublime 

What was she like?

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[Baccy]

TEU MAY 10 - Esplendido(H&F)
Oh my, floral notes galore!

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[Raskol]

C&C Time. RYJ Belicosos (2017) - 24:24

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[Jonboy4074]

ULA AGO 14
Damn I wish I had another box of these gems.

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[CampDelta369]

Morning El Principe. PSP DIC 17. Bloody Crackers...

 

[Rupe]

From yesterday.....




And today........

[El Hoze]

Siglo V and an oil can. Two of my favorite formats.

[JohnS]

Rafael González Perlas OPG Ene 2015 (thanks @Luca!)

Sometimes, after smoking a cigar such as this one, you ask yourself, "how come I don't smoke these more often?". I think I'm still trying to answer that question satisfactorily as I type out this write-up. Certainly @Luca, who graciously gifted this to me, enjoys them often, maybe I should ask him? (I think I will at some point!)

The immediate satisfaction one feels when drawing their first puffs of that light milk chocolate, floral, honey and baking spice concoction that is so typical of mid-term aged Rafael Gonzalez cigars was everywhere to be seen, felt, smelt and tasted here. You know when you light up a cigar and you say "aah" straight away without thinking, like the moment you have a personal conflict reconciled, the relief can be overwhelming, yet exhilarating! That's what I felt here.

The cigar soon settled around the halfway mark into a more uniform milk chocolate and spice stogie and stayed that way until it concluded around the half-hour mark. Minutos and perlas can be more intense in strength, flavour-wise. At least the RG Perlas stands out from the other vitolas in the category as being more subtle, more milder, something different. Maybe that is why I should have them more often!

[BlackFriar]

19 hours ago, Ry27 said:

How was the Monte 3??

Not bad. Don’t get me wrong it is not spectacular like a great No2. To me at least I feel this is just a longer No4. What I do like is that extra bit of time to enjoy it. Cheap and cheerful. Well... relatively cheap ?