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jeebling
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2 years ago

#721

81487: Rocky Patel ITC Limited Reserve Bison Pyramid
My second time on this blend and smoking the pyramid vitola. The first one was ashy, chalky, didn’t burn too well but not a complete fiasco. The second one burned well but the draw got tighter and tighter as I smoked. The second one had a peppery mellow tobacco taste and no other flavors I could discern. I’ve got 3 left and rotating them back to storage for a few more weeks to see if they might improve. That’s a suggestion I’ve taken from JGRAZ and I’m going to see if it helps. Can’t hurt!

danmdevries
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2 years ago

#722

81488 Illusione Haut 10 toro with thanks to jakethesnake. Never had one but never had a bad Illusione so I've got high hopes and expectations.

Wrote out my stream of consciousness review as I smoked it but accidentally swiped the screen and it refreshed the page and I lost it.

First half was good. Tons of toasty flavors, complex spice and earthiness. Got an hours smoke outta the first half.

2nd half was not. I'm gonna blame it on being in my bulk singles case and not in my desktop I usually smoke from. Ammonia like sour acrid burning came on, then it went out. I clipped it and relit and it would not take a relight. Got a couple more puffs, tried relighting again and it was just all hot and sour.

I'll buy at least another single if not a fiver because I've never had a bad Illusione and clearly this was overhumidified. Dunno how, maybe the 50 singles I added from inbound fivers added too much moisture I dunno. I've not had humidification issues smoking from that case before but I've put about 100 new cigars in there in the past week or so.

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Jakethesnake86
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2 years ago

#723

In my opinion those are box worthy^. I love them

I’m the snake

danmdevries
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2 years ago

#724

In my opinion those are box worthy^. I love them

Jakethesnake86 wrote:

Man, I screwed the pooch on that. Will have to revisit.

Jakethesnake86
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2 years ago

#725

^ please try another. They’re usually fantastic.

81489 lfd double Claro candela romusto. If you like good candela these hit the mark pretty well. Somewhere between illusione and fuente.

I’m the snake

danmdevries
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2 years ago

#726

^ please try another. They’re usually fantastic.

Jakethesnake86 wrote:

I shall.

About 45 minutes in I looked up reviews and thought I'm smoking a different cigar than they are. The descriptions and the blend are all things I love but I wasn't experiencing the things they were. Then the halfway point it became clear why.

Stogie1020
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2 years ago

#727

81490 Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich maduro CG

This box is a year old and these are really good now

Palama
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2 years ago

#728

#81,4NINE1 - Tat L'espirit de Verite 2013

From the TAG! Delta Style sneak attack the other month.

Mahalo Braddah!

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deadeyedick
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2 years ago

#729

😆 All kidding aside, is it a creamy type of cigar? Jake sent me 3 dozen cigars (he said he was going to send me a Nic Cream so I could taste one for myself). I didn’t find the Nic Cream to be as creamy as I had anticipated. So I’m wondering about the Buenaventura Cremas and the brand in general.

jeebling wrote:

Definitely a creamy component to the smoke but not a one trick pony.

LeeBot
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2 years ago

#730

Woah, good thing we audited before we had to check multiple threads

Sunoverbeach wrote:

The other thread slowed down to a grinding pace. I think it was costing us posts. The post count has really picked up with this new thread.

jeebling
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2 years ago

#731

^DED, thanks, I might try one in the future when I get more storage space free-ed up.

81492: CAO Flathead V660
This one did not have the flavor and body that all of the others have had. My RH fluctuates between 62 at the lowest and rarely do I see it under 63. The highest I’ve seen it in the last couple weeks is 67. Safe to say it bounces around a bit between 63 - 66. I open the box 3 or 4 times a day to fetch a stick and approximately every 10 days I refill it to about 80% capacity and smoke it down to zero sticks and that’s when I refill it. The humidity tends to higher RH , like 67 or 66 when I refill it and tends lower like 63 when I’ve got the last row or a few sticks less than half a row. That doesn’t seem like a lot of fluctuation and the time that the cigars are in that box is anywhere between half a day and 10 days, depending on when it gets pulled out to smoke. My other sticks that are in longer term storage stay at a steady RH and those boxes / jars / Boveda bags get opened appropriately once a week. If the RH is 69 or lower I leave them alone. If RH is 70 or higher I leave the container open for 30 minutes to reduce RH and let them “breathe”. If RH is lower than 63 I add humidification but that has happened only once. I’m wondering if this is acceptable or if I’m experiencing too much fluctuation and that is having negative impact on my cigar body / flavor, and smoking experience.
Any input or discussion is appreciated.

Stogie1020
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2 years ago

#732

I don't personally pay much attention to the variances in humidity. Maybe you just are seeing what mass-produced smokes are like...

jeebling
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2 years ago

#733

I don't personally pay much attention to the variances in humidity. Maybe you just are seeing what mass-produced smokes are like...

Stogie1020 wrote:

This is excellent feedback. You may be right. I’m learning a lot here for sure. I’ve got a lot of cheap, mass produced stuff but I’ve recently been buying “boutique” based on what I read here. Those boutique smokes are going to rest while I smoke out these cheap fivers. Thanks, Stogie.

🇨🇮

Palama
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2 years ago

#734

814xx Illusione Haut 10 toro with thanks to jakethesnake. Never had one but never had a bad Illusione so I've got high hopes and expectations.

Wrote out my stream of consciousness review as I smoked it but accidentally swiped the screen and it refreshed the page and I lost it.

First half was good. Tons of toasty flavors, complex spice and earthiness. Got an hours smoke outta the first half.

2nd half was not. I'm gonna blame it on being in my bulk singles case and not in my desktop I usually smoke from. Ammonia like sour acrid burning came on, then it went out. I clipped it and relit and it would not take a relight. Got a couple more puffs, tried relighting again and it was just all hot and sour.

I'll buy at least another single if not a fiver because I've never had a bad Illusione and clearly this was overhumidified. Dunno how, maybe the 50 singles I added from inbound fivers added too much moisture I dunno. I've not had humidification issues smoking from that case before but I've put about 100 new cigars in there in the past week or so.

danmdevries wrote:

In my opinion those are box worthy^. I love them

Jakethesnake86 wrote:

Totally agree with the Jakester. Delta sent one as part of his Grand Nephew baby contest in 2019 but I waited till 2022 to spark it up. It was FAN-F#*KIN’-TAB-ULOUS! Totally wanted to kick myself in the arse for waiting so long. I missed out on a super duper deal on them and still have Non-Buyer’s Remorse for screwing that up. I did manage to get some on a good (…but not close to being super duper…) deal and so far those have been good.

I guess the only caveat is that while the blend is the same, the tobaccos won’t be so dunno if newer rolled smokes are gonna be the same or close to the old ones. Of course ymmv.

MidnightToker( • )( • )
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2 years ago

#735

81493 - Oliva master blends 3
Haven't had one of these in a while so it was really good

PapaWhiskey
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2 years ago

#736

81494 - San Cristobal Supremo Toro

I bought a box a little over a year ago and tried one a couple weeks after it arrived and I really wasn't impressed and kind of bummed I bought a whole box of 22. They come in boxes of 24 now. I don't remember what about the taste but I didn't like it. So I pushed it to the back and forgot about my mistake. Today while rearranging my stock I found the box and gave it another try. Fantastic! This cigar is delicious! Top rating, perfect draw, burn, taste, and easy band removal. Definitely box worthy but let them sit a while.

Here's what AI had to say about them:

Tell me about the San Cristobal Supremo cigar.

Certainly! The **San Cristobal Supremo** is a premium cigar that has garnered acclaim in the cigar world. Let me share some details about this exquisite smoke:

- **Shape**: Toro
- **Size**: 6 x 50
- **Strength**: Full
- **Wrapper**: Nicaraguan Habano
- **Binder / Filler**: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan
- **Grade**: Hand Rolled / Long Filler
- **Color**: Colorado Maduro
- **Blender**: Don Pepin Garcia
- **Manufacturer**: My Father Cigars
- **Country of Origin**: Nicaragua

**Flavor Profile**:
San Cristobal Supremo is crafted entirely from rich, well-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos. Its dark, oily Nicaraguan wrapper contributes to its robust flavor. Here's what you can expect:

- **Hearty Notes**: Earth, cedar, and spices.
- **Lighter Notes**: Walnuts, espresso, black cherries, and dark chocolate.

Each cigar is impeccably constructed and finished with a traditional Cuban triple seam cap. If you're a fan of full-bodied cigars with complexity, San Cristobal Supremo is a delightful choice. It's a testament to the collaboration between Ashton Cigar Company and My Father Cigar, showcasing the artistry of great cigar minds working with exceptional Nicaraguan tobaccos.

Whether you're savoring it after a fine meal or during a special occasion, the San Cristobal Supremo promises a memorable smoking experience.

jeebling
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2 years ago

#737

^PW, excellent feedback on the San Cristobal, I like the Elegancia and the Revelation

81495: AR Quattro Maestro

Jakethesnake86
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2 years ago

#738

81496 casa cuba divine inspiration or “toro” 2019 from palama. This is very good sir thank you love it

I’m the snake

deadeyedick
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2 years ago

#739

81497 - Fuente Opus Power Ranger 2003

I bought this box at a small shop in a mall that is no longer there in January 2004. The young guy minding the shpo knew nothing about cigars and said he was just minding the shpo until the owner got there. At this time if you could find any Opus at all they were allocated everywhere at a max of two per customer but he said I could buy as many as I liked. There were 2 missing out of a box of 35 and I paid $180+tax.

After I smoked about 5 that first year I have smoked about one each year since and have about 5 left. They have definitely mellowed after 20 years but still have a wonderful strong red pepper and roasted meat flavor with tons of weighty smoke coating the palate. The cello is so dark orange it is hard to see the bands now.

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danmdevries
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2 years ago

#740

Palama wrote:

I ordered a fiver today. Not even on sale, just ordered one. I feel bad for ruining the one JTS sent me.

And I threw my hygrometer sensor in there. I usually keep it in the desktop, cause that's where I usually smoke from. Take singles from bulk storage whether it be the case of boxes or the case of singles, and refill the desktop. The bulk storage cases have been so rock solid for ages I don't worry about them just a visual check on the beads and bovedas is sufficient. The beads were clear and the bovedas as fat as your mom. Sensor after a full day in the singles case is reading 70%. Guess loading up on huge fivers orders did ruin it. Hopped on Amazon and bought a 3 sensor thermopro set so I can have one in bulk singles and one in each box storage. Won't matter once I'm full and stuff, but at least will be able to keep an eye on it while I'm still in hoarding mode.

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