Thursday 25th March 2009

[Deano]

Petit Edmundo. Seriously, I don't seem to smoke much else at the mo.

Working from home today. Bliss.

[TJCoro]

So, what's the big deal?

Petit Edmundo. Seriously, I don't seem to smoke much else at the mo.

Working from home today. Bliss.

After all the ga-ga gushing going on around here about the Petit Edwardo, I decided to sparked one up last night.



But that's just me.

Names TJ, TJCoro, viva la diferencia

[Stevieboy]

After all the ga-ga gushing going on around here about the Petit Edwardo, I decided to sparked one up last night.



But that's just me.

Names TJ, TJCoro, viva la diferencia

You didn't like it TJ? Must be fake then

[G-man]

I'll have to settle for a

Montecristo Media Noche A top-tier Montecristo blend. Creating a new blend under the Montecristo label is no easy task, which is why such releases are few and far between. But good things come to those who wait. Introducing Media Noche: a beautiful, dark cigar unlike any Montecristo you’ve seen before. Graced by a thick Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper – this baby is oozing with natural oils just waiting to bloom – and Media Noche will have your mouth watering upon first sight. Under the wrapper resides a well-aged mixture of hand-selected long-fillers from Nicaragua, Peru and the Dominican Republic. This hearty combination delivers ample oomph but in a balanced, enjoyable manner. It delivers an intense bouquet of flavor throughout, including a cedary core complemented by hints of leather and toastiness. The aftertaste is both sweet and spicy, satisfying each part of the palate equally with a savory, full-bodied cigar experience. Sorry ,this is 1 hell of a smoke!

[TJCoro]

Media Noche...I don't think so.

I'll have to settle for a

Montecristo Media Noche A top-tier Montecristo blend. Creating a new blend under the Montecristo label is no easy task, which is why such releases are few and far between. But good things come to those who wait. Introducing Media Noche: a beautiful, dark cigar unlike any Montecristo you?ve seen before. Graced by a thick Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper ? this baby is oozing with natural oils just waiting to bloom ? and Media Noche will have your mouth watering upon first sight. Under the wrapper resides a well-aged mixture of hand-selected long-fillers from Nicaragua, Peru and the Dominican Republic. This hearty combination delivers ample oomph but in a balanced, enjoyable manner. It delivers an intense bouquet of flavor throughout, including a cedary core complemented by hints of leather and toastiness. The aftertaste is both sweet and spicy, satisfying each part of the palate equally with a savory, full-bodied cigar experience. Sorry ,this is 1 hell of a smoke!

You didn't like it TJ? Must be fake then

Don't think so, young stevielad.*

Not a big fan of the non-cuban media nocha either, despite the cool name.

But that's just me. Everyone has their own preferences, I guess

*Just kiddin' about the petit edwardo...it's not a bad puro, just not my favorite puro unless it has a few years on it. I keep a box around for aging purposes.

NamesTJ, TJCoro, and I'm a fan of all fine Hananas...even the Nancies (petits)

[TJCoro]

Tonight selection is....



Lo Seinto, chaps.

Smoking a Cohiba Robusto tonight - A Viceroy favorite!

Had wrapper problems though, and started to unravel on me.

WTF is up with that???

Names TJ, TJCoro, and I hate it when that happens

[G-man]

Don't think so, young stevielad.*

Not a big fan of the non-cuban media nocha either, despite the cool name.

But that's just me. Everyone has their own preferences, I guess

*Just kiddin' about the petit edwardo...it's not a bad puro, just not my favorite puro unless it has a few years on it. I keep a box around for aging purposes.

NamesTJ, TJCoro, and I'm a fan of all fine Hananas...even the Nancies (petits)

TJ
what is your favorite non Cuban?

[Mr Moore]

GSS, do you like the partagas black classic ?

[TJCoro]

My "Favoirte" Non-Habana Puros.

TJ
what is your favorite non Cuban?

Good Question Mr. GSS,


I like most of the Davidoffs, like the gran cruz and the millennium; the premium Arturo Fuentes, such as the God of Fire and the Annajos (excellent and expensive) and the 858 (very good staple stogie and not so expensive); and let me see, there is a very inexpensive Mexican stogie ($2 per stick) the Te Amo Vintage '99, which is also worthy of your precious smoking time.

Another N/C that I occasionally enjoy when I want to spare my fine Habana puros are some of the Indian Tobac formats (boxer and tepee), which came out during the cigar boom in the 90s and is one of the few boutique cigars to survive (I think they were the predecessor to the now Rocky Patel lines).

But to be honest senor gss, after the quality of the Habana puro began to improve in mid 2002, I began smoking more Habanas and less non-cubans. During the cigar boom, Cuba rushed its under-aged puros to market to catch the wave of the boom, so the quality of their puros dropped off dramatically until 2002, when they beefed up the quality control over puro production.

Now, since the quality of the Habana puro has greatly improved, I smoke them almost exclusively, with the occasional non-cuban, like the ones mentioned above, thrown into the mix.

How about you? What N/Cs do you enjoy

TJ

[daverave999]

Partagas Serie D No. 4 on the 'cocktail patio' (beer garden) earlier...

[cj121]

Alec Bradley's 'Spirit of Cuba' is worth a look in IMO.

[G-man]

GSS, do you like the partagas black classic ?

Mr Moore yes ,but found the amprige has dropped over the years.I can remember when they first released the Blacks from Partagas they would numb the tip of my nose.Now their just tasty!And for a cigar to numb the tip of this nose it has to be strong.(a trye Italian snoz) Have you tried the Don Pepin line of cigars?Talk about full body and complex!WOW