MJL Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Got this 50 count brown paper wrapped package of corojo wrapper stogies at JR a few weeks back. I was suspect of the quality but jumped at the price. They are more pyramid than torpedo in shape and have smoked pretty damned good for the money ($69 for 50). I have smoked about 10 and have had 2 that smoked a bit hard but the other 8 were very nice producing some nice nut, spice and herb flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Enjoyed a very nice La Gloria Cubana last evening from the DR. La Gloria Cubana has always been one of my go to cigars, especially the natural wavell which I used to by when Ernesto just had a small shop in Miami in the 80's. Still priced very well for the quality you get. The cigar I tried is a recent or soon to be released size called the Oblisk from their new "N" collection. Great size and shape, packed with flavor and perfect construction. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 · Hidden Hidden The La Gloria Cubana Obelisk was a small cigar so I decided to have another as I waited for my beef clod to come off the smoker. I stayed with LGC but ventured to one a bit larger and made by a different "company". This was a LGC Deliciosos from a jar that was released late last year. Also an excellent smoke with perfect construction but still a bit young. For the short term the Oblelisk is the ticket.. in 5-7 years I think the Deliciosos will clearly be the cigar of choice...... Link to comment
rocky480 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Friday night was enjoyed with a La Gloria Cubana Corona Gorda. I smoke this cigar from time to time and always find it to be a good smoke, but the one I had on Friday was one of the best La Glorias I can remember.Last night was a maduro Hoyo Excalibur No. 3 that was good, but suffered by comparison to the La Gloria Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Hoyo Habano Corona. First draw on this puppy showed a good bit of spice, earthy wood in the background. We'll see how this one transitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Enjoyed one of my all times favorites... LGC Wavell natural last evening from about 2005. All those Havana only smokers miss out on some great cigars when they pass by a cigar like the Wavell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I am not a Havana only smoker. Actually I am a Havana only briefly sometimes smoker. I think Cubans are highly overrated ( and over priced)and prefer Houndurans and Nicaraguans myself. To each his own.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I spent a few months of 2009 in Germany, Denmark and Poland doing academic research. I treated myself to Cuban cigars almost everyday. Some were fantastic, most were run of the mill, a few were just plain crap. That more or less can be said of most cigars in American tobacconists today. With a few exceptions I think the mystique of Habanos does not jive with the reality. The simple truth of the matter is that exiled Cubans did wonders to the tobacco growing areas of the Domincan Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua in the last 50 years. They have, in effect, pulled up these areas in regards to the quality of tobacco production and skills of the rollers. At prices of 20 Euro or more per stick for some of the pricier Habanos I think that a lot of stick smokers like myself will get over the mystique real fricking quickly. As everyday smokers there are plenty of alternatives to Habanos at American tobacconists TODAY. As celebration smokes (I admit I lit a Cuban Romeo y Julieta limitada minutes after I defended my thesis on 31 July 2010) there are many alternatives that can be easily found; the Padron anniversarios come to mind here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Another great evening..... enjoyed the last pour of a dusty Old Crow pint bottle left behind by a friend. Paired the OC with a Trinidad Reyes a favorite tres petit of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Another nice evening..... enjoying a 2005 Upmann Petit Corona.. a bit tight on the draw but classic Upmann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Enjoying a cigar my son gifted me; CAO Criollo. The wrapper was interesting as it had that barnyard/dung/earthy smell that I usually pick up in a good cuban. It's got some decent flavor, nothing earth shattering but good nonetheless. Pairing with a Baby Saz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Enjoying a cigar my son gifted me; CAO Criollo. The wrapper was interesting as it had that barnyard/dung/earthy smell that I usually pick up in a good cuban. It's got some decent flavor, nothing earth shattering but good nonetheless. Pairing with a Baby Saz. Ah yes, that Barnyard Dung characteristic. Highly sought after in a great cigar. Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloLen Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I smoked a Queen B paired with a few fingers of bookers...yea couldnt taste much cigar heh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Enjoying an early afternoon cigar... one of the original LFD Chisel Maddie from th 10 box.... very nice smoke.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Such a beautiful day I had to enjoy another cigar... this one is a 2004 Monte #2. Going great with a few fingers of WTRR 101.... picking up on Greg's lead last evening. How could they let this great bourbon go by the wayside??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Such a beautiful day I had to enjoy another cigar... this one is a 2004 Monte #2. Going great with a few fingers of WTRR 101.... picking up on Greg's lead last evening. How could they let this great bourbon go by the wayside??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Great deal on the Partagas!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Received my Cohiba Red Dot Robusto today so of course I made a beeline to the front porch to light up and give it a twirl. Instead of bourbon, I've paired up a Ommegang abbey ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Enjoying an Upmann Lonsdale 1998 with a few pours of 1976 JD as well as a GD #8..... just to switch it up a bit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Enjoying an Upmann Lonsdale 1998 with a few pours of 1976 JD as well as a GD #8..... just to switch it up a bit....You dog! '98 Lonsdale.....beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphyDawg Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Had a NUB Habano with some RR 101 on the back oporch tonight after work while brewing. . . . . life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Nice to see you posting Tom.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphyDawg Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Nice to see you posting Tom.Joe :usflag: Why thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Enjoying another day of great weather with a Padron 1964 Anniv. Natural Corona from around 2005. A great cigar that can hold it's own with any cigar made.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyce Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Smoked an Aurturo Fuente Anejo # 77 with the last of a bottle of Ezra B 15 last night. It was great, but the Anejos give me a hell of a buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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