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[JohnS]

Montecristo No.4 UEB Ago 2018

I smoked this Montecristo No.4 on a delightful winter's afternoon where the sun shone after some morning fog and drizzle. I felt like smoking a classic format cigar such as the 42 ring gauge petit corona and I'm really glad I did. This was a welcome return to form due to the last one been so average, to put it mildly. The flavours were well-balanced and the citrus 'twang', which I absolutely adore in these lately, really stood out. In-between I got a some nice cocoa, milk coffee and nut to complement that 'twang'.

There are now five cigars left from this box. I hope to make that four soon!

Por Larrañaga Petit Coronas LGR Oct 2019

It's been awhile since I've had a Por Larranaga Petit Coronas. My Cuban Cigar Website Smoking Diary suggests that this is just the second instance in the last two years. My how time flies!

It's true, I have been distracted by the Por Larranaga Montecarlos in recent times due to its quality-to-cost appeal. Furthermore, it takes more time for Petit Coronas to develop the caramel profile I prefer in that cigar. Whereas a Por Larranaga Montecarlos may typically take 1 to 3 years to develop a dominant caramel characteristic, the Por Larranaga Petit Coronas may take 5 to 8 years to do so.

Despite the fact that I have a EML May 2014 cab still resting away unopened, I had always been meaning to pick up a quarter cab of PLPCs from a 24:24 listing to appreciate some of these younger, perhaps to appreciate them with more 'punch' and 'bite'.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out today that this cigar did not smoke as youthfully as its box code suggested. In other words, it didn't have as much 'bite' and didn't have as much notes of toasted tobacco as what might expect from a PLPC this young. Instead I got subtle notes of caramel, some instances of baking spice, distinct honey and in-between some sweet molasses all wrapped around a quality tobacco core spine.

This was a fine cigar. It was mild, smoked well and made me lament that I haven't smoked more PLPCs recently. After today, I believe I should rectify that!

[SigmundChurchill]

An Esmeralda as the early morning sun starts to burn off the fog.

There should be a drone pic of me smoking a D4 here, but the drone pics are too high resolution, 34MB, so it wont post.

QDO50

Punch Punch on the beach. If I am sitting on the sand, it usually means that my wife asked me to sit with her.  She likes the sand for some reason.  I like looking at it, but I don’t like sitting in it.  Plus, the sand warms my drink up too fast.  Like putting a bottle of wine into an ice bucket, only instead of ice, it is filled with hot coals.

[Shatner's Bassoon]

Ramon Allones Gigantes ABO NOV 18

 

[djrey]

35 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Por Larrañaga Petit Coronas LGR Oct 2019

It's been awhile since I've had a Por Larranaga Petit Coronas. My Cuban Cigar Website Smoking Diary suggests that this is just the second instance in the last two years. My how time flies!

It's true, I have been distracted by the Por Larranaga Montecarlos in recent times due to its quality-to-cost appeal. Furthermore, it takes more time for Petit Coronas to develop the caramel profile I prefer in that cigar. Whereas a Por Larranaga Montecarlos may typically take 1 to 3 years to develop a dominant caramel characteristic, the Por Larranaga Petit Coronas may take 5 to 8 years to do so.

Despite the fact that I have a EML May 2014 cab still resting away unopened, I had always been meaning to pick up a quarter cab of PLPCs from a 24:24 listing to appreciate some of these younger, perhaps to appreciate them with more 'punch' and 'bite'.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out today that this cigar did not smoke as youthfully as its box code suggested. In other words, it didn't have as much 'bite' and didn't have as much notes of toasted tobacco as what might expect from a PLPC this young. Instead I got subtle notes of caramel, some instances of baking spice, distinct honey and in-between some sweet molasses all wrapped around a quality tobacco core spine.

This was a fine cigar. It was mild, smoked well and made me lament that I haven't smoked more PLPCs recently. After today, I believe I should rectify that!

I’m actually smoking the same box code PLPC right now. I find your tasting notes spot on. I find it to be quite mild which isn’t what I typically go for. Don’t these typically have some power when young? Do you think there is any potential for these to get stronger with age or maybe this box code is just more mild? 

[JohnS]

6 minutes ago, djrey said:

I’m actually smoking the same box code PLPC right now. I find your tasting notes spot on. I find it to be quite mild which isn’t what I typically go for. Don’t these typically have some power when young? Do you think there is any potential for these to get stronger with age or maybe this box code is just more mild?

Yes, typically they have more strength at this age. Personally, I would smoke a few more from the box to see if it's an anomaly or if its typical of this box code and the cigars are milder overall.

If you smoke a few and they are mild in a median sense, then no, they won't probably get stronger with age.

[TheFullMontecristo]

MSU ENE 18 Superiores. Purchased from Lcdh at Plaza Las Americas Varadero two springs ago. 

Esplendido from a three count sampler a few years ago. . Burnt honey/sugar out of the gate.

Siglo 1

BBF as part of 3 cigar day

[Devo]

Great golf round today with @StogieSteve23 and @GVan  with an even better post round cigar!  Thanks for the stick Steve! 

[djrey]

@JohnS So after an inch that PLPC woke up and I loved every bit of the remainder. The last 2 inches were gorgeous medium bodied. Grabbed another cab tonight! Cheers!

[Chucko8]

C&C to get the week underway. El Principe LGR DIC 17 from 24:24, this box has been a winner on every stick.

[saintsmokealot]

2012 UPE CPE

[NicPac]

2018 Monte 2

[bigbwalls]

Bolivar Corona Junior - Feb 13

 

Heavy leather, with a creamy, salted peanut note. Lots of spice and white pepper through the nose. Just delicious. Shame I only have about 5 left. 

[THEMISCHMAN]

LGR NOV 18 Divinos with thanks to @FatherOfPugs

[FatherOfPugs]

Felt like a La Trova and Macallan 12 kinda night.

[havanaclub]

Feb 19 connie A

UTE DIC 16 sig IV

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[maverickdrinker]

2012 LCDH Exclusivo Ramon Allones Superiores

2015 Edicion Limitada Ramon Allones Club Allones

2009 Edicion Regional Libano Ramon Allones Beritus







2019 Edicion Limitada Quay D’Orsay Senadores...




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[BoliDan]

Fruity Mille Fluers

[Connoisseur Kim]

LGR NOV 18 Divinos with thanks to [mention=6174]FatherOfPugs[/mention]

 

Dat XIKAR Scissors! Is it works on any ring gauge even on 60+ Cuban Custom rolls? I'm choosing between XIKAR MTX Scissors and XIKAR M8 Cutter for straight cut.

[BellevilleMXZ]

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

[JayHabanos]

2019


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[Raskol]

C&C Time. H. Upmann Mag 46 (2017) - 24:24

 

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[Paso]

 ABO MAY 19 

 

[StogieSteve23]

On 6/27/2020 at 10:04 PM, SigmundChurchill said:

Siglo VI and Jack's Stir Brew coffee this morning...

And a Monte Dumas with a killer sunset this evening..

Beautiful pics Elliot.  Thanks for sharing and glad to see you're enjoying the time off with your family up there.  

21 hours ago, inter4alia said:

No. 4. Such a great morning stick. 

Completely agree with this statement.  

17 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

Punch Punch on the beach. If I am sitting on the sand, it usually means that my wife asked me to sit with her.  She likes the sand for some reason.  I like looking at it, but I don’t like sitting in it.  Plus, the sand warms my drink up too fast.  Like putting a bottle of wine into an ice bucket, only instead of ice, it is filled with hot coals.

 

Well done sir! Living your best life.  

15 hours ago, Devo said:

Great golf round today with @StogieSteve23 and @GVan  with an even better post round cigar!  Thanks for the stick Steve! 

My pleasure Devo!  Great day on the links for sure and I'm glad you enjoyed the SdP.  

11 hours ago, maverickdrinker said:

2012 LCDH Exclusivo Ramon Allones Superiores

2015 Edicion Limitada Ramon Allones Club Allones

2009 Edicion Regional Libano Ramon Allones Beritus
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Which of the three did you like best?  

[THEMISCHMAN]

Dat XIKAR Scissors! Is it works on any ring gauge even on 60+ Cuban Custom rolls? I'm choosing between XIKAR MTX Scissors and XIKAR M8 Cutter for straight cut.

Anything larger than 54-56 and I’ll place the cigar in the blades and spin the cigar to cut through the cap and then finish the cut so I don’t risk any wrapper damage. I’ve had these for a couple years and have been pleased with them. It’s also a handy tool for purging the butane out of lighters before refilling them. I’d say pick up a pair.