Popular Post OldEasy Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 Smoked my first illusione today on a weekly trek across LA. It was an HL natural. I thought I had found something really special with the first third: complex, medium to medium full flavor but only light pepper on the palate, a pleasant sweetness... and it really developed with each quarter or so, but not for the better. Second third morphed pretty dramatically into a largely fruity profile which was pleasant, but rather one dimensional and it got old in a cigar that long. Final third showed distinct signs of youth: alternately bitter and sour with a lingering unpleasantness on the palate. Honestly got the ammonia taste out of this cigar more distinctly than I ever have before. And I was in rush hour traffic so when I ran out of coffee, I had nothing to rinse out the taste. Still, that first third was excellent! 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SirVantes Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 LAU DIC 15. Strength and body seems to have plummeted. Interesting development... 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 hours ago, OldEasy said: Smoked my first illusione today on a weekly trek across LA. It was an HL natural. I thought I had found something really special with the first third: complex, medium to medium full flavor but only light pepper on the palate, a pleasant sweetness... and it really developed with each quarter or so, but not for the better. Second third morphed pretty dramatically into a largely fruity profile which was pleasant, but rather one dimensional and it got old in a cigar that long. Final third showed distinct signs of youth: alternately bitter and sour with a lingering unpleasantness on the palate. Honestly got the ammonia taste out of this cigar more distinctly than I ever have before. And I was in rush hour traffic so when I ran out of coffee, I had nothing to rinse out the taste. Still, that first third was excellent! I haven't found any Illusione cigars that wow me. For me they largely seem to have that sort of bread, blandish flavor. Decent but not great cigars for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimming Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Çnote said: Mayans? Yes, guess a spin of Son of Anarchy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chucko8 Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 Petit Corona SUB MAR 12 Nice shortbread and coffee flavour. Light to medium and very enjoyable. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry27 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 15 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said: I’m celebrating my 10 year old daughter making the travel basketball team. We got the email this morning. They only pick 10 girls and there is no participation trophy, you either make the team or you don't. She wanted it so bad, and even though she had no doubts that she would make it, I was really nervous. Not because I didn't think she was good enough. I do. But I was worried about it being political. A lot of other fathers participate in the league, but since I work so much, I cant. Also, what if she had an off day at the tryouts? Anyway, I wanted to smoke some good cigars today. I started with a Siglo VI, early this morning, before we even got the email, because I always smoke a Siglo VI at the end of a 24 hour shift. Then I moved on to some other good stuff. 2014 Monte 2 on the way to the golf course. Novedosos 80th Which was the best of the cigars? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigmundChurchill Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Ry27 said: Which was the best of the cigars? The Siglo VI. But, full disclosure, I could smoke Siglo VI’s all day, if they weren’t so expensive. I love them. I really enjoyed all 4 cigars though. I hate to pick just one because they were really all top notch cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Diabolicalpherpher Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 My once a year treat, Punch DC UGE OCT 17, to commemorate my anniversary. Spiced cream goodness, better than last year. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CampDelta369 Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 Morning MC#4. REG MAY 18 PSP. First bad roll on any of these so far. Felt firm but draw a bit loose, then it tunneled almost an inch in! Found empty space right down Center. No wonder I could not keep it lit. Pitched it after 5 min struggle. The surrogate is doing fine. Cheers 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Viva Vegas Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 Custom roll from the DR, picked up in Vegas. This is a great stick. Burns well too 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 Trinidad La Trova 2017 - La Casa del Habano Exclusivo ARS Mar 2018 I've smoked enough of these now, across box codes, to confidently opine that these are a quality LCDH release. They share the similar Trinidad characteristics of a propensity towards butter and cream, however, I have found each one of mine savoury and not evident of the type of milk coffee and dough easily found in recent Trinidad Fundadores for example. If you are familiar with the discontinued (in 2012) Trinidad Robustos Extra, an attempt by Habanos S.A. to release a Cohiba Siglo VI-type vitola to a premium marca, then you'd be aware how good these were and how they have aged so well, if you are lucky to have any left. The Trinidad La Trova strongly reminds me of the discontinued Trinidad Robustos Extra. If you can't source this vitola, be aware that current LCDH production by Habanos S.A sees a limited run of current LCDH product, a hiatus, and then another limited run. If the LCDH cigar is more popular, like the Trinidad La Trova, then this would explain why its more difficult to source. However, be diligent and patient in 'hunting this down' as your efforts will reward you. 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chef Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 LMB AGO 18. I've had only one other sample from this box. This one was good, but the other was better. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Çnote Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Trimming said: Yes, guess a spin of Son of Anarchy... I loved SoA. I think Mayans can be better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wookie Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 RASS 2015Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SigmundChurchill Posted October 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2019 I’m smoking a Monte Maltes in the garage tonight. It isn’t that cold out, but just had in 2 5000 btu heaters installed in the garage, so I wanted to test them out. The ceilings are 15 feet high, so I was a little worried when I saw the size of these units, but they seem to be working really well. It is way to high to use the built-in thermostats, so I had 2 thermostats installed on the wall to control them. Between the heaters and the 2 iqAir filters, I should be good to go for winter smoking. I should have done this years ago. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, SigmundChurchill said: I’m smoking a Monte Maltes in the garage tonight. It isn’t that cold out, but just had in 2 5000 btu heaters installed in the garage, so I wanted to test them out. The ceilings are 15 feet high, so I was a little worried when I saw the size of these units, but they seem to be working really well. It is way to high to use the built-in thermostats, so I had 2 thermostats installed on the wall to control them. Between the heaters and the 2 iqAir filters, I should be good to go for winter smoking. I should have done this years ago. Dude, nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Silverstix Posted October 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2019 VR Famoso OMR MAY 15Every one has been excellent and this one is no exception. Great construction, delicious tasting salty leathery chocolatey goodness. What else could you ask for?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post noreaster Posted October 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2019 80s Partagas Coronas Junior...cannot believe the flavor this still has....and these were the discontinued machine made version... 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rhinoww Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, SigmundChurchill said: I’m smoking a Monte Maltes in the garage tonight. It isn’t that cold out, but just had in 2 5000 btu heaters installed in the garage, so I wanted to test them out. The ceilings are 15 feet high, so I was a little worried when I saw the size of these units, but they seem to be working really well. It is way to high to use the built-in thermostats, so I had 2 thermostats installed on the wall to control them. Between the heaters and the 2 iqAir filters, I should be good to go for winter smoking. I should have done this years ago. Those electric heaters are awesome. I have had one in the garage stall I walked off and made into my woodworking shop. Keeps the temp above the dew point so none of my cast iron tools rust at all. They are workhorses. enjoy the warm garage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbwalls Posted October 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2019 Montecristo Edmundo - Feb 16 Creamy and salty. I love when Montecristos are like this. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted October 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2019 Half Coronas Palmas Extra Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I’m celebrating my 10 year old daughter making the travel basketball team. We got the email this morning. They only pick 10 girls and there is no participation trophy, you either make the team or you don't. She wanted it so bad, and even though she had no doubts that she would make it, I was really nervous. Not because I didn't think she was good enough. I do. But I was worried about it being political. A lot of other fathers participate in the league, but since I work so much, I cant. Also, what if she had an off day at the tryouts? Anyway, I wanted to smoke some good cigars today. I started with a Siglo VI, early this morning, before we even got the email, because I always smoke a Siglo VI at the end of a 24 hour shift. Then I moved on to some other good stuff. 2014 Monte 2 on the way to the golf course. Novedosos 80th Congrats to your daughter Elliot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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