So what is everyone smoking?

[ratcheer]

Just had my first cigar in many months. Cuesta-Rey Centenario from the Dominican Republic. I bought this 6 months ago and it was pretty stale but I enjoyed it anyways. I had it with a Handy Rye 2009. The poor thing kept unraveling in my hand and I had a lot of spitting due to a considerable amount of saliva production while smoking. I assume that was due to the stale-ness. Nonetheless, I enjoyed sitting on the porch and pairing it with the rye.

[woody]

Don Tomas Maduro Robusto, with some OWA on a nice, mild, sunny day on the patio. This is a very nice smoke. Extremely pleasant. I might have to keep these stocked all the time.

[BourbonJoe]

Last night on the bourbon deck I enjoyed a Casa Magna Colorado Toro (2008 cigar of the year) and a pour of 17 y/o Stitzel-Weller (Jefferson's Presedential Select). Sublime pairing.

Joe :usflag:

[foxflyer5]

my wife asked me not to smoke this week. i dunno, something about bad habits and life health and stuff. whatever, i said its cool cuz i have a humidor im conditioning this week anyways. once thats ready to go, ill build the cigar collection up again.

[ErichPryde]

Searching through old posts for fellow pipe smokers, I found a suggestion for a pipe tobacco called Marlin Flake, so I ordered some.

[Doggerlander]

It was bargain night around here the day before last. I had a Five Star bundle cigar from JR with an EC12. My bottle of EC12 is OK and seems like a real bargain for a 12yo at $22 in Cleveland. The Five Star smokes well and tastes pretty good for a mild, bundle cigar. I've got to quit buying cheap cigars, though; life is too short.

[foxflyer5]

i usually try to buy a couple cheaper cigars and a couple nicer ones whenever i go to the shop. im always hoping to find a good value cigar that could be my go to cigar, so i dont feel bad about buying a pricey one every now and then. i found that La Vieja Habana is a decent cigar for under $3.

[woody]

Today will be enjoying a Oliva Serie G Maduro Robusto on the way home. Supposed to be a good one, and I can hardly wait.

[woody]

Waiting another day for the Olive Serie G, instead had a Partagas Black Label Bravo with some Old Fitz BIB.

[fricky]

Woody, Have you ever tried an Oliva Serie V Ligero Especial? I have the Double Robusto and the Belicoso. They are excellent. If you get a chance, try one.

Doug

[woody]

Woody, Have you ever tried an Oliva Serie V Ligero Especial? I have the Double Robusto and the Belicoso. They are excellent. If you get a chance, try one.

Doug

Actually that's what I ended up having. I thought I picked up the G, but when I took it out last night, it was the V. Very nice. Probably one of the best I've had. I usually buy cigars 3-6 at a time, and usually keep trying different things (smoked cigars occasionally several years ago, but just recently took it up again). I'm looking for 2-3 that I really like, then will order in greater quantitiy online. This V is likely going to be one of the 3 unless I find 3 more that are better than this.

[fricky]

Recently, I tried a La Traviata by CAO and thought that it was outstanding. Since my first trial, I purchased 2 boxes. During the recent Spring gathering in Houston, I was able to get a box for $93 plus tax. Prior to that , I was paid about $106 plus tax. If you get a chance, try one.

[woody]

Searching for a daily smoker. Tried a H.Upmann 1844 churchill which wasnt too bad. Then tried a La Floridita Maduro Corona, hoping it would at least be decent. Reviews were very mixed, so I found one locally and tried it. Horrible. Hard draw, uneven burn throughout, and the taste and aroma was blah.

[foxflyer5]

had a La Gloria Cubana last night along with some OF. i was excited to try it, but it had a very uneven burn and i thought it lacked flavor.

[woody]

I just had a La Gloria Cubana the other day as well. I though it was decent. A bit on the mild side but ok none the less. Yesterday I had a Rocky Patel Edge. It was actually comparable to the La Gloria Cubana. Tonight I have a Kristoff Ligero Maduro Matador with some Willets Family Special Reserve.

[BourbonJoe]

Smoked a "Cain-F" ( By Oliva) 6 X 60, 100% Ligero. It was outstanding. I just bought another box.

Joe :usflag:

[tsangster]

Recently bought a brown bag sampler from Cigars International. After about a month's rest in the humidor I've tried:

Padilla Achilles

El Mejor Emerald

La Aurora Leonimos

All were underwhelming (burn issues, cracked wrapper, tastes like crap, etc). Can't bring myself to try the remaining 7.

Didn't come in the sampler but I have recently enjoyed an Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve, CAO Gold and Oliva G.

[ggilbertva]

Last night I relaxed outside with a A. Fuente Gran Reserva and paired it with an '08 ER17

[foxflyer5]

tonight should be fun. im flying solo to a bluegrass show, and then i plan on relaxing with a drink and a smoke. i picked up some samplers a few weeks ago from 5 Vegas, Don Pepin, and Oliva. but i think ill go with the AF Hemingway that i purchased to cheer myself up after the US got knocked out of the World Cup.

[rocky480]

Last night I took advantage of the cooler temps with a Fuente Don Carlos Belicoso and a couple pours of Lot B.

[foxflyer5]

whats Lot B? i dont think im familiar with that.

that Hemingway on friday was an excellent smoke. perfect burn, perfect ash, went great with a couple pours of Wathen's. smoked it on the deck while listening to the baseball game. phillies came from 6 runs down in the bottom of the ninth to win with a two-run shot in the tenth. the game got so good that i ended up smoking it right down to the label.

now i have a Saint Luis Rey going with some Noah's Mill. not a bad smoke, but not one that people around you would enjoy.

[matthew0715]

whats Lot B? i dont think im familiar with that.

That's shorthand for Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 years old 90.4 proof, as seen here.

There's a list of commonly used abbreviations here.

[foxflyer5]

ah yes, thanks. i finally found some VW, but i had the misfortune of having my wife with me. and she wouldnt let me spend $50 on Lot B or the $90 on the PVW 15 year.

[foxflyer5]

after a nice thai dinner last night, i enjoyed a 5 Vegas Gold on the deck with a Narragansset beer. topped it all off with a sip of Noah's Mill.

my lady even enjoyed the smell of the smoke when she popped out on the deck for a minute.

[jbenuniv]

Just smoked a La Aroma de Cuba with a glass of EC18. Never smoked one before, but it went pretty well with the bourbon.