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Johnny-O Split (in progress)
Ewok126 Offline
#51 Posted:
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bgz wrote:
That's ok, there's still Avo's and real Davidoffs.


True but there is something that taste different in the Uncle Lee. I have no idea what it is that I taste in them or even how to explain what it is I am tasting, but that is what I am hooked on. The specific taste is also in the Itchbans. I have yet to find any other smoke that has that specific taste. Even the new Room 101 Hit and Run does not have it which was disappointing for me. Granted it is a good smoke but I was so hoping it carried over with Matt.
bgz Offline
#52 Posted:
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Well it's a good thing I have one to try before they are gone then!
jjanecka Offline
#53 Posted:
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I really like that overly strong overt taste of the namakubi lancero but that whole "he's leaving the industry" thing doesnt sit well with me. Could have just as easily said "he's splitting with Davidoff."
corey sellers Offline
#54 Posted:
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Don't worry Ben I got 2 unopened boxes
shaun341 Offline
#55 Posted:
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jjanecka wrote:
I really like that overly strong overt taste of the namakubi lancero but that whole "he's leaving the industry" thing doesnt sit well with me. Could have just as easily said "he's splitting with Davidoff."


I thought he did leave the cigar business to explore jewelry, I think what you are seeing now is the stuff that was left in the factories.


I stand corrected, he did come back after a long 6 months. I bet it was a move that negated a non compete in his contract. Plus teaming with Caldwell is like selling your soul to the devil. I agree could have done it in a more political way and returned in an even worse manner.
jjanecka Offline
#56 Posted:
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I'm saying all of that as I'm smoking this Jonnie-O Corona which I must say I feel like I'm smoking something really great here. I like the almost green taste coupled with tobacco sweetness that I'm getting out of this cigar the overall tone is very Cuban but then also I almost taste a light dominican twinge to them. Regardless of where they're really from these are great. I can't pinpoint any one brand but the taste is very familiar.

No burn issues so far I'm halfway through and it's burning right on point. Must have been the long right here but damn are they moist and supple as ever.

I'm ready for a re-buy...
corey sellers Offline
#57 Posted:
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I am game ^^^^
frankj1 Offline
#58 Posted:
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jjanecka wrote:
I'm saying all of that as I'm smoking this Jonnie-O Corona which I must say I feel like I'm smoking something really great here. I like the almost green taste coupled with tobacco sweetness that I'm getting out of this cigar the overall tone is very Cuban but then also I almost taste a light dominican twinge to them. Regardless of where they're really from these are great. I can't pinpoint any one brand but the taste is very familiar.

No burn issues so far I'm halfway through and it's burning right on point. Must have been the long right here but damn are they moist and supple as ever.

I'm ready for a re-buy...

I found the robusto to be better than the corona at this point in time, but feel both will be just fine.
In all fairness, I dry boxed the robbie for 10 hours but didn't dry box the corona at all.

All of yours dry boxed a few extra days.
bgz Offline
#59 Posted:
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Alright, you guys sold me on torching the corona first, so that's what I'm going to do.
frankj1 Offline
#60 Posted:
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i'd be interested to know if you also taste "potential".
an dI liked the robbie better than the corona, this week.
cacman Offline
#61 Posted:
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When comparing the robusto to corona (or others) be sure to pay attention to John's current classifications - WF, LC, or EL.

For example, the current robbie is offered in LC and EL, and the corona is EL. Believe the Santos rolled Genios are WF and not the EL currently offered on the board.
bgz Offline
#62 Posted:
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Smoked the corona, definitely fresh. I didn't exactly dry box it, but it sat at the po over the weekend.

Smoked ok for the most part till it got down to the end of it.

Hard for me to compare it to anything, It kept reminding me of a tat capa especial more than anything though, boli popped in my head a few times.

I think I need to dry box before I smoke the rest of them like you guys said. I can't help it though, I'm impatient.
shaun341 Offline
#63 Posted:
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cacman wrote:
When comparing the robusto to corona (or others) be sure to pay attention to John's current classifications - WF, LC, or EL.

For example, the current robbie is offered in LC and EL, and the corona is EL. Believe the Santos rolled Genios are WF and not the EL currently offered on the board.



You are right Cac, the Genios are Santos and not the EL on his current list, and the Robs are LC while the Corona Extra was WF and also a Santos roll.

I had a couple ask me what LC stood for and I couldn't answer with 100% certainty, maybe you could shed some light on what it stands for.
jjanecka Offline
#64 Posted:
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So who rolled what? I'd like to mention that on my cigar bands so I know what to get in the future.
ypetryna Offline
#65 Posted:
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yeah, it looks like the Behique are a WF (Santos?) roll, and the lanceros are either a WF or EL, but i would guess a WF based on cost. this is all guessing btw.
shaun341 Offline
#66 Posted:
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jjanecka wrote:
So who rolled what? I'd like to mention that on my cigar bands so I know what to get in the future.



There were no EL in the sampler.

Santos was the roller of the Behique, Genios, Corona Extra, and Lancero. The Robs are not under Johnny's World Famous label and he did not specify who the roller was so I am not sure on those.
cacman Offline
#67 Posted:
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LC = LaCorona Factory

Not sure about EL.
jjanecka Offline
#68 Posted:
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Well that's El Laguito duh...
hnixon12 Offline
#69 Posted:
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yeah,
i am interested if you ever do a split again
corey sellers Offline
#70 Posted:
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I got Ben's end of the trade all I can say is dam what some fine smokes here .

cupido robusto love cupido nh this size
las calaveras great smoke
af opus awesome
Jericho hill lancero great smoke
jaun lopez cc nh
monte cc nh
olive melanio robusto nh this size
3 small lfd no clue what these are look awesome
another lfd that I have never seen there is no local shop around me
padron never had this size

Thank you Ben for all the great looking smokes cant wait to try them
bgz Offline
#71 Posted:
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Enjoy! I had fun roasting those Johnny o's :D

Edit:

Oh, some of those little lfds have been a bit tight, might want to give em a poke first (LFD El Carajon).

Edit #2:

The Padron is a Padron 6000, my favorite normal Padron.

Edit #3:

lol, 3rd edit!!! The LFD is not a Mysterio (old release), it's the cigar formerly known as Mysterio... had to check the box.
Ewok126 Offline
#72 Posted:
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jjanecka wrote:
I really like that overly strong overt taste of the namakubi lancero but that whole "he's leaving the industry" thing doesnt sit well with me. Could have just as easily said "he's splitting with Davidoff."



Yeah I have no clue where "Leaving the industry" came from. I would have loved to been a fly on the wall during the conversation on why he split with Davidoff.

I love the Namakubi as well. I have still yet to try a payback. I wonder if it has that unique Room 101 flavor as well. Any thoughts on it JJ?

Oh and to keep with the post subject... I fired up another of my Johnny O after dryboxing. I will have to admit, It was a lot better this go around. Not that the first one was not damn good ROTT. I can see another purchase in my future.
Palama Offline
#73 Posted:
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Anyone from this split spark one up lately? Think

corey sellers Offline
#74 Posted:
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I seen them the other day in the bottom of one of my tupperdores and thought about lighting one up but I passed. I am curious how they are smoking now.
jjanecka Offline
#75 Posted:
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I bought some salomons back in 2018, those have been smoking like ass; however the ones that I got from this split have been pretty enjoyable.
corey sellers Offline
#76 Posted:
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I will dig one out this afternoon and try them out.
ypetryna Offline
#77 Posted:
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Palama wrote:
Anyone from this split spark one up lately? Think




Had a behique 54 end of January. Loved it, really developed nicely, even with a cracked wrapper. Was looking to get a few more.
Palama Offline
#78 Posted:
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Sparking up the Corona Extra tonight.

Back with some thoughts.
Palama Offline
#79 Posted:
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Enjoyed the CE last night. Draw was a little snug, just a tad tighter than what I prefer but not an issue. Although not very good at picking out flavors, I did detect some raisin but that’s about the only one I could readily identify. Gonna let the other 2 I have rest for another year or so.
corey sellers Offline
#80 Posted:
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The one I smoked was a good smoke draw was decent about like you describe.
reckless Offline
#81 Posted:
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I got some older for ya ones once this bug passes....
izonfire Offline
#82 Posted:
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I thought this was gonna be about a tragic accident to Johnny’s bunghole...
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