Recent content by bpj87

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Without Brian pointing me to it, I would have missed this thread completely! :laugh: 22 years old and graduated from college... Is now when the real world begins? :p

Can't wait!

I haven't participated in the MAW-PIF in a while, but I did several times in the past. I suggest that anyone who is unsure of how this worked smoothly check the old thread (which was started by our friend Wilkey ;) ). A quick browse through a few of its pages will illustrate the types of...

You can't beat Ron Zacapa 23 neat. :cool:

I've yet to try one of mine and was hoping to hear that they were a worthwhile investment. Thanks, Greg! My fears are officially allayed. :cool:

Happy birthday, man!

Let me echo this and let everyone know that I won't touch the rest of my 08 Divinos anytime soon. I have found very generally that many CCs are open for business, aside from some bitterness in the last third, within a year or two of the box code. Then, after 5-8 years and then again well past...

Great review! I had my first pre-98 handmade a few weeks ago (thanks, Brian!) and was impressed by the smoothness and roundness without any mustiness these can achieve with extended age.

It can't get more cut and dry than that. Cohiba did not produce a 2007 EL; thus there is no way they can be real.

This is a beautiful thread and one of CP's most insightful. Great job, everyone! :thumbs:

Thanks for the review! I absolutely love this size. I was on the fence about La Riqueza with respect to value, but I'll certainly give this vitola a try when it hits stores.

Frankly, I was hoping for you to have panned this cigar, because, with your favorable review, I now have to go out and buy one! :angry: :laugh:

http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/ and www.cellartracker.com The first is the Robert Parker forum, and the second contains a huge database of amateur wine reviews. Both are great starting points. Feel free to PM me with any questions!

I just got my hands on two four packs! :D If anyone is in the Bergen Co., NJ area and wants some KBS, Ramsey Wine and Liquors has about half of their single case remaining.

Happy birthday, Gary!