Recent content by catman351

I consider the Corojo one of my staples. Great smoking cigar. Love that "slight spice above mellow" taste. Don't think I ever had a bad smoke with this brand. I'm also planning to smoke a CLR torpedo thiscoming officer's call at a place called the "MuckyDuck" in Monterey. :D

Just had a Churchill XV a couple of days ago. I agree with the "chocolate theme". Waiting to try it out with a 1066 (beer, not HdM). Nice but for some reason didn't last as long as some others I've smoked. A friend was trying out a Padron Cabinet. His smoke lasted about 2x mine! Gotta try that...

Been wanted to try a HdM 1066 with guess what, a 1066! Ha hah!

Hi and welcome, AVB! Being a new member myself, I know how it feels! Haven't gotten in the scotch stuff yet (but I can learn!). Former Navy now Army Guardsman myself. I have over 20 in so by the time I'm 60, I can draw retirement just like you! I'm also into "musclecars". My favorite is a...

Villager Kiel Jr's! I did a back-to-back "smokeoff" between the a Cohiba Pequeno and a Villager Kiel Jr. I love Cohibas but the Junior actually had a smoother taste and finish to it ("lack of leather" is probably a good description). The Pequenos will run you $3 a pop in CA (that's to be...

Hi to all on CP! Just wanted to introduce myself (since another member "chided" me on not giving an intro after I added a critique on the CAO Criollo). You can read about me and my hobbies on the profile. I'm currently a security force platoon leader in the Army here in California. I was...

No! You're not supposed to power smoke a Criollo (or in fact, any premium cigar)! It may be a matter of opinion but one should find the time to savor the cigar. I tried the CAO Criollo. It is one of my favorite cigars. Slowly drawn and smoked in a RELAXED atmosphere, it provides for a smooth...