mprach024 Posted October 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Trimming said: Awesome looking stick! Are you drinking Squirt? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookie Posted October 18, 2020 2015 RAG and Scottish Championship 29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArizonaAndrew Posted October 18, 2020 2019 RyJ Churchill 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trimming Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, mprach024 said: Awesome looking stick! Are you drinking Squirt? Bai Coconut / Mango 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovethehaze Posted October 18, 2020 Heavy week for me 30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monocle Posted October 18, 2020 JL2 (EOS AGO 19). Smoking great for such a young cigar. A Papa daiquiri doesn’t hurt as well. 😋 29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted October 18, 2020 H. Upmann No.2 LUB May 2014 The H.Upmann No.2, like its Montecristo No.4-sized sadly discontinued brother, the H.Upmann Petit Corona, can be fuller-bodied when youthful. For that reason, I like to age these cigars to bring out their shortbread cream flavour, but it takes time...typically 5 years ore even longer. Like the Montecristo No.2, the H.Upmann No.2 is a torpedo cigar (52 ring gauge x 156 mm) but I wouldn't envisage that it sells anywhere near the volume of Montecristo No. 2's annually. It's not because of their blend either, the H.Upmann No.2 is a fine-tasting cigar, rather it simply a matter of brand appeal...the Montecristo No.2 is much more well-known. At 6 and a half years of age, this was slightly more intense in strength than my last H.Upmann No 2, around six months ago. The strength was more akin to a H.Upmann Magnum 46 rather than a H.Upmann Connossieur A or Sir Winston, for example. Unlike previous Upmann No.2s from this box, this cigar had little or no spice or white pepper. The spine of the cigar was more like wood and leather, complemented by a slight honey or licorice sweetness at times. Overall, in comparison to other piramide cigars I've enjoyed in 2020, such as the Montecristo No.2 and Diplomaticos No.2, this H.Upmann No.2 was definitely fuller in strength and body than those two cigars, despite its age. 34 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fisherclive Posted October 18, 2020 Not Cuban, but the hexagon shape intrigued me 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shatner's Bassoon Posted October 18, 2020 Lusitania MOB NOV 13 30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hollywood Ninja Posted October 18, 2020 Presidente - DIC16Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigsG Posted October 18, 2020 I’ve been spending a lot more time on another forum lately, enjoying both NCs and CCs alike, nice to alternate every so often. Still high 80s in Northern CA, smoke from fires seems to be gone forever, enjoying this Upmann Connie B, definitely a celebration cigar. 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mprach024 Posted October 19, 2020 I have no problem being wrong. Best 2 cigars I’ve had in last couple weeks have been an Epicure 1 and now this, right after I named both to my Down list. Funny how little I know. This kid is cranking on all cylinders. 29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bijan Posted October 19, 2020 Water test review weekend smokes: Partagas Shorts (dry wins (though wrapper fireproof), after long reflection) Montecristo Edmundo (wet wins) HdM Du Maire (dry wins) Dry had crisper more defined flavours. Wet was more muted. 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paso Posted October 19, 2020 HU Connie B LTO DIC19 smoking beautifully now but i think will benefit from more time down 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VKUTT Posted October 19, 2020 UER DIC 17 LGC España for the Dodgers game. Exxxcellent smoke! Super complex; fruity then buttery then spicy then back to fruity all in the first inch. Draw and burn flawless as well so far. GO DODGERS!!! 31 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VKUTT Posted October 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Monocle said: JL2 (EOS AGO 19). Smoking great for such a young cigar. A Papa daiquiri doesn’t hurt as well. 😋 I have some 2019 JL 1s that are also smoking well for being young. CHEERS 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoliDan Posted October 19, 2020 M#4. Not doing the review weekend but decided to dip this in water for the hell of it. Wtf.. I think it will depend on your ambient. Hygroscopy is a weird thing. I'm in 45F 20% humidity 22 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nino Posted October 19, 2020 Guess the Christmas dinner and cigars is complete thanks to a good friend from La Rioja ! Cohiba Atmosphere Rioja 2011 Reserva - only 18000 bottles produced - plus 3 different Iberico Ham packages and ERDM La Reina and Bolivar Immensas from 1997. Happy Camper. 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lrabold89 Posted October 19, 2020 I have no problem being wrong. Best 2 cigars I’ve had in last couple weeks have been an Epicure 1 and now this, right after I named both to my Down list. Funny how little I know. This kid is cranking on all cylinders. I just had a great epi 1 myself !! Loved it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampDelta369 Posted October 19, 2020 Quiet and cool morning. Nice Partagas SPN2. 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havanaclub Posted October 19, 2020 Going with a NC today as it’s been raining out, find the looser draw on them smoke better with all the dampness. Monster month, Tatuaje Michael Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted October 19, 2020 Quai d'Orsay No. 54 MSU Jul 2018 It's been awhile since I've smoked the Quai d'Orsay no.54, approximately six months since my last one. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck with this 10-count box code thus far and I've gone through half of it periodically over the last two years. This QdO No.54 began as usual with creamy cedar, ginger and hay flavours. There was little or practically no spice, nor complexity throughout the thirds as I smoked this down, although it was impeccably constructed and smoked very well. Ash was consistent. As usual, this was a very mild smoke, you could easily smoke this first thing in the morning and it wouldn't overwhelm your palate. In summary, I aim to smoke a QdO No.50 soon to compare it to this QdO No.54 as I want to keep an open mind on these two releases. Hopefully a superlative QdO No.54 is 'just-around-the-corner' for me! 23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mprach024 Posted October 19, 2020 Man I’ve had a helluva crap day. I’m going to drink all of the alcohols, and hope this guy cheers me up. Be well friends. 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Habana Mike Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 7:48 PM, LLC said: Reynaldo Pyramid well watching the game. Much better start for the Dodgers tonight and the cigar is in point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Atlanta say boo! Good series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
