Next time shoot me a pm!

Those Royal Robusto's look soo good if I come across another I may just nab it.

I should get an updated list soon of anything that's left soon.

Looks itchy in here...


And a whole lotta scratchin' goin on!

And if you think the Royal Robusto look nice Bill....(and they do...absolutely beautiful)..

You should see the Por Larranaga Regalias de Londres...8-[

(scratch)....

[quote=KPP]And if you think the Royal Robusto look nice Bill....(and they do...absolutely beautiful)..

You should see the Por Larranaga Regalias de Londres...8-[ [/quote]
Just had to look them up, NICE!
A box of PL Robusto Larranaga tomorrow. What do you think of the Punch Super Robusto and Royal Selection No. 11 ?

If you are arranging any more splits in the near future I would be interested in trying a few CCs, just shoot me a PM.

Royal Selection..........yum yum. But don't buy it if it's available send me the list so I can nab them first!

[quote=dubleuhb]Just had to look them up, NICE!
A box of PL Robusto Larranaga tomorrow. What do you think of the Punch Super Robusto and Royal Selection No. 11 ?[/quote]

Punch is a highly underated brand, IMO.

[quote=crgcpro]Mine left Kearny, NJ this morning. Hope to see them tomorrow!

(10) HU 50
(10) HDM Epi Esp
(25) Rafael G Panetelas Extra
(25) RASS
(25) QYH Nacionales

Woo-Hoo![/quote]

Even if several years old, try one of the RGP a day or two OTT. If it sucks, but it away for 3-4 months and reduce its RH- if it is moist- and it will be a 100% different cigar. Above all, smoke them SLOWWWWWW!!!

[quote=APBTMarcel]Royal Selection..........yum yum. But don't buy it if it's available send me the list so I can nab them first![/quote]
Those should be here tomorrow,sorry.

[quote=rfenst]Even if several years old, try one of the RGP a day or two OTT. If it sucks, but it away for 3-4 months and reduce its RH- if it is moist- and it will be a 100% different cigar. Above all, smoke them SLOWWWWWW!!![/quote]


Thanks for the info. I have a bad habit of smoking everything too fast.

Last week I fired up a AF Hemingway Masterpiece on the 1st tee and it was down to the nub before I got to the 3rd green. That's a 9+ inch beast gone in 30 minutes! I had such a nicotine buzz that I was loopy for a few holes. It didn't hurt my game though as I was 2 under through 11 holes at English Turn from the tips in 25 mph winds!

Pro

Yea same here crgcpro, at least a couple of years ago I mean. I changed to smoking more slowly, correctly in my opinion, and taste changes for every cigar. Everything is more flavorful and more importantly less harsh. I keep trying to get my buddy to slow down but he will crush a 6x60 before I'm done with a robusto..........it's a shame. Try very hard to start smoking slower and I guarantee you will benefit from it. Some of the most amazing smokes I have had are lanceros and if you smoke them fast they turn bitter and harsh fast.

Ok rant over.

I have some RG Panatelas from '03 and the are very yummy for the price. They are a slow smomke like rfen said especially with the small ring guage.

Anyone have an opinion on the Boli Petit Belicosos '09?

[quote=APBTMarcel]Yea same here crgcpro, at least a couple of years ago I mean. I changed to smoking more slowly, correctly in my opinion, and taste changes for every cigar. Everything is more flavorful and more importantly less harsh. I keep trying to get my buddy to slow down but he will crush a 6x60 before I'm done with a robusto..........it's a shame. Try very hard to start smoking slower and I guarantee you will benefit from it. Some of the most amazing smokes I have had are lanceros and if you smoke them fast they turn bitter and harsh fast.

Ok rant over.

I have some RG Panatelas from '03 and the are very yummy for the price. They are a slow smomke like rfen said especially with the small ring guage.

Anyone have an opinion on the Boli Petit Belicosos '09?[/quote]








Nope......

[quote=crgcpro]Mine left Kearny, NJ this morning. Hope to see them tomorrow!

(10) HU 50
(10) HDM Epi Esp
(25) Rafael G Panetelas Extra
(25) RASS
(25) QYH Nacionales

Woo-Hoo![/quote]


Fired up a RG PE and a QYH tonight. After being in transit for a week and in and out of this intense heat they were both in good shape. The RG was especially good. I smoked it nice and slow as was suggested by APBT and really liked it. I'll probably rest the others for a while except for a few that are going out to a couple of botl's.

Pro

[quote=APBTMarcel]Yea same here crgcpro, at least a couple of years ago I mean. I changed to smoking more slowly, correctly in my opinion, and taste changes for every cigar. Everything is more flavorful and more importantly less harsh. I keep trying to get my buddy to slow down but he will crush a 6x60 before I'm done with a robusto..........it's a shame. Try very hard to start smoking slower and I guarantee you will benefit from it. Some of the most amazing smokes I have had are lanceros and if you smoke them fast they turn bitter and harsh fast. [/quote]



Only SKIM a 1/8" diameter circle of the wrapper off the head of the cigar. Light it and go from there. If it flows, the resistance will keep it from burning to hot. If there is a little ball of tobacco tucked in there, you can pick it out with your teeth- if it bothers you or might be restricting the draw. You can always cut the opening of a cigar more, but can never go back and cut it less or smaller.

[quote=rfenst]Only SKIM a 1/8" diameter circle of the wrapper off the head of the cigar. Light it and go from there. If it flows, the resistance will keep it from burning to hot. If there is a little ball of tobacco tucked in there, you can pick it out with your teeth- if it bothers you or might be restricting the draw. You can always cut the opening of a cigar more, but can never go back and cut it less or smaller.[/quote]


Thanks. I'll give that a try.

Pro

Smoked two this evening: SCDLH La Punta and Mag46. Both from '08. SCDLH was much better than the last one I smoked from the box a year or longer ago. Still had tannin, which was helped a bit with the twang. But, there was still a good deal of burnt tobacco flavor, which subsided more and more while I smoked the stick down. Sweetness continually and subtly increased as I smoked it down to a nub. This cigar definitely develops and changes as it is smoked. Probably needs another couple years or long 'till its really truly ready to smoke. Bet there will be more good flavors that come out. In the meantime I am going to start digging into some aged Mercederes and finish off the several different singles in different sizes I have. 46, what can I say? Bit stronger than I thought it would be, but then again, it did come from a tube. Maybe the tube seems to make a difference in the flavor and strength. I am starting to wonder if buying cigars in tubes for long term aging might be worth a try.The tube certainly is air tight

From the resident "cc expert" on another forum he says exactly that, tubos are better for long term aging. Like 5 plus.

Also I havn't tried the La Punta yet but it's on my list. I have the massive La Muralla and some Oficios that I really enjoy. Thanks for the two reviews.

Smoked a few La Punta's with some age thanks to TJ. Agree it's a very good smoke. To me a subtle nutty sweetenss, medium in strength, less than expected but lots of flavor. Complexity and strength built as rfenst stated,. Full of soft, tangy flavors, and definitely nub-able. And definitely box worthy. Look forward to grabbing more to age hopefully as long as suggested above.

Grabbed a box of HDM Coronations Tubes and also noticed a difference in coming from a tube. My understanding is they where aged in the tubes as opposed to placing in tubes before distribution... if that happens I don't know. Can anyone clarify what is the "tube" process? Also wondered if aging in such an enclosed atmosphere helps in the development of the flavor, because they are some fine smokes considering their young age.

Dig the 46's and was gifted an '09 Tube from dkeage, so I look forward to trying that one in comparison to the naked. It is looking good!!