First cigar in about 6 months, Cohiba Siglo III. Been piping for a while, but had a craving and picked up a box. Excellent smoke, I'm back in the saddle.
I was the same way when I started a few months ago. I'd buy a few tins to find out what I liked. Even the stuff I didn't like, after a couple of months I would try it again and end up loving it. A few of my favorites from the different blends are:
Virginia/Perique: Escudo, Dunhill...
I store them in mason jars. I hear that this is a newer make of the old Sobranie, I doubt these are aged tins. It would be nice if they were. I'll let you know how it goes, it's received mixed reviews.
I haven't tried it, but there's still no way I would pay that. I'm smoking my second bowl of H&H White Night, and it's amazing. I'm sure I'd be just as happy with this as Stonehaven.
Thanks Rod -- Peacehaven is slightly different, I hear it's a lot more bitey and burns hotter than Stonehaven.
I've seen that too, just crazy. Seems some folks buy them up to resell. I'll be glad when it stops being a hot blend and us normal guys get to try the stuff ;)
One guy even laughed and said "We haven't had Esoterica in years". Yet, someone on another forum walks into their B&M and picks up three bags. Luck of the draw.
Have you tried any of McClelland's Frog Morton blends? I've had a couple bowls of Frog on the Town and find it to be a pleasant mellow smoke. Stokkebye's Luxury Twist Flake is another new favorite, had it for the first time today and it's a quite enjoyable lazy afternoon smoke. I read it has...
If Dave (4cbln3) is up for it, I would ask if you could ship them to him and pick them up when you get on the island. I hear he has a massive walk-in :whistling:
Welcome to the islands! I'm over on Maui, a neighbor island.
Received Gary's package yesterday, and was blown away! All long and skinnies and all look amazing. All four are new to me, I can't wait to fire them up. I'll post photos when I get home tonight =) Thanks Gary!!
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