I have received my end of the Noob Trade with Ryan (rlp390); I must say, I am thoroughly impressed! After discussing cigar preferences, pairings, and the St Louis Cardinals - Chicago Cubs rivalry, I believe we had a good idea of our likes and dislikes. Ryan really "nailed it" with the selection below:

Punch Presidente Maduro
Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve (x2) - My "go-to"
Hoyo de Monterrey 1066 Dark Knight II (x2) - My Top 5 Favorite
Tatuaje Havana VI Almirantes - Oh, man!
La Reloba Habano Toro
Casa Torano Maduro Toro
Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R52 - Sa-weet!

I believe a good cigar should be paired with a smooth liquor, a sweet liqueur, a full-bodied beer, or a strong and bold cup of JOE. Although the logistics prohibited Ryan from sending me some of his homebrew, he substituted a flavorful line-up of craft beer!

Founders Brewing "Dirty Bas-tard" Scoth Style Ale
Lagunitas "Undercover Investigation Shut-Down" Ale
Bell's Brewery Porter

Ryan - Great Job! on your first trade. You sent some good cigars and some GREAT beer! Thank you so much for the cigars and beer! Now, it's my turn...

Mike

Thanks, again, Ryan! I plan on enjoying the Scotch Style Ale and the AF Rosado this evening...

Damn sounds amazing!

If you haven't tried the Rosado Magnum, I highly reccommend doing so!

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The dirty **** scotch ale is my favorite of the three beers. Hope you enjoy the cigars!

Ryan - Again, thank you! I know I will enjoy the cigars (you included a few of my favorites); I'm really looking forward to the beer!

Change of plans. My wife and some friends demanded I make mojitos last evening. I switched up the sticks and smoked the Tatuaje Havana VI. I hadn't tried one before; boy, was that a good smoke!