Tennessee Dave Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Sunday evening with a 2014 Cohiba Siglo IV and Knob Creek Old Fashioneds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Nica Rustica with a Knob Creek Old Fashioned today after work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Perdomo Reserve Champagne Noir Robusto. The Maduro wrapper was aged 14 months, plus an additional 6 months in oak bourbon barrels. This full leaning smoke paired quite will with a pour of Stagg Jr. @ 129.7 proof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Ashton Symmetry with High West Campfire tonight Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Herrera Esteli....A beautiful smoke with the 4 Roses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Didn't care for this one at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Juan Lopez #1 from 2014 to start a 4 day weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Crowned Heads La Imperiosa Magicos on the veranda this lovely evening. This full bodied shorty is full of red pepper, fruit, earth, and leather and paired quite nicely with a pour of JBDO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Tried a Hoyo Epicure #2 this evening. Nothing offensive about it, pleasant enough, but nothing I would buy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 46 minutes ago, The Black Tot said: Tried a Hoyo Epicure #2 this evening. Nothing offensive about it, pleasant enough, but nothing I would buy again. I think Hoyos are by far my least favorite Cuban marca. Never had one I really liked. Herrera Esteli 2016 TAA for me tonight. Someone told me about this Prism filter so I am playing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Haha very cool. The superstar Cuban I've had recently was a Vegas Robaina Robusto. I ordered my first box, but upsized to torpedoes. Should get here next week. Also bought an assortment of others to learn. Clearly I also need to learn my filters - haha on the Prism filter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Drew Estate ACID Kong Cameroon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 22 hours ago, The Black Tot said: Haha very cool. The superstar Cuban I've had recently was a Vegas Robaina Robusto. I ordered my first box, but upsized to torpedoes. Should get here next week. Also bought an assortment of others to learn. Clearly I also need to learn my filters - haha on the Prism filter! I like all the VR vitolas myself - I've got some from the original release back in 97 I believe it was but there are also some Canadian Regionals from around 2012 that were excellent. Only thing with Cuban's is that they aren't aged before sold, that means you have to buy and age to get the best out of them. Much like wine buy them early at a lower rate then appreciate them as they age into their best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Forgot to add it was a Montecristo Petite #2 for me tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 2014 Diplomaticos #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Moved on to a AB Tempus to close out the holiday weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 On 9/5/2016 at 1:49 AM, Hop said: I like all the VR vitolas myself - I've got some from the original release back in 97 I believe it was but there are also some Canadian Regionals from around 2012 that were excellent. Only thing with Cuban's is that they aren't aged before sold, that means you have to buy and age to get the best out of them. Much like wine buy them early at a lower rate then appreciate them as they age into their best Hey Hop I'm interested in this. The benefit of my old house English basement flat is that the humidity is about perfect for aging cigars. There are varying opinions out there. How much aging do you reckon is right to put on something like a VR torpedo. I recently bought a few 6-cases of absinthe with the intent to put 3yrs+ of bottle aging on them (apparently absinthe and chartreuse are the only spirits that benefit from bottle aging), so it won't hurt to add a few cigar boxes to the lay-down mix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Best way to determine the aging is to lay back the cigars - in their own boxes is best as the Spanish Cedar helps with beetle control (you can freeze them for 48 hours upon purchase to kill any that may be there currently) - beetles aren't that common or common at all but I thought I'd share that information. Then start by smoking one each year or so to see how they are coming along - I generally let them rest or age for 2-3 years before I start the process. When you feel they have hit the "sweet spot" then smoke away. It's not like they will necessarily go bad as I have some that are 20+ years old and they are great, what will happen with some over time is the flavors will "mute" but they are still very smokeable I would recommend that your purchase a hygrometer (digital ones are only around $10-15) and place in your basement to take readings - you don't want your humidity to be over 70% as that can cause mold. The best inexpensive storage is a simple cooler (igloo, coleman, etc...) as they seal very well and hold a lot. Let me know if you have any other questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbonmakesmepoop Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I usually smoke $5-$10 sticks but this was a gift from my store owner, and boy do I see now what I've been missing out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Las Mareas Tuberia while roasting coffee beans this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Big ole Padron Maduro. I love this 1000 series of the Padron. Just an excellent inexpensive smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 My personal favorite... El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme from 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 2015 L'Atelier Extension de La Racine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Went up to Cigars International today and had a Bombay Sapphire Martini and a Perdomo 12 y/o Vintage cigar. Both were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJND Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Very good MUR '13 Party E2... Love these even though the ring gauge is at my upper limit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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