Alan, I know I have a couple Padron 1964 Piramides from August 2003. Not sure if they are natty or maddies. I'll check when I get home shortly. Joe

Ahh, right in my back yard. Very nice. Count me in!!

All I can say is 'Wow' and thank you, Walt. You blew away my wish list. Looking forward to roasting these. Joe

Jim is one of the best on the boards. Very nice play sir!!!

I got you Jay! My wishes: Tat T110 Tat Noella Reserva Tat Regios Resevra Partagas Lusi VR Don Alejandro

Wow! That's pretty classless. I didn't bother reading it last night. Sounds like the same slap in the face Padilla got when Pepin stopped blending for them. Doesn't surprise me though.

These are a pretty nice mellow smoke. Boxes are $40 and under. Just a heads up!! Joe

Excellent review and an excellent cigar, Greg!! Funny how these lose their box pressed shape after some time. I had to label my rounds because the rest of my Belis are starting to round out too.

Forget B&Ms! Go check out Flea Market Montgomery. You will not be disappointed!! It's just like a mini mall! :laugh: Just in case you're curious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ3oHpup-pk

That's what I was told. It was grown by the Oliva family who also produce the wrapper for the VSG.

I was under the impression the the 858 Rosado SGs(2009) do not have the Opus wrapper. Anyone know for sure? Joe

x2. The cedar looks nice but I'd rather have cigars that aren't blue!

I'll let you know tomorrow. I will say that the wrapper on these look nearly identical to the natural 858s.

One box of 20 8-5-8 SGs. I have been dying to try these!!!

Guess what? It sh*t the bed. I have learned many times over in life, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR? At least I can keep my sticks in there until the summer time. It still holds humidity. :thumbs: Good luck to everyone who bought one!!! Did I win?

x2 Without a doubt, the best I've ever smoked.

I stand corrected. Only 2 from this years box.

For some reason, almost every 55 I've ever smoked has had sap spots on it. I mean only a couple haven't had it on them. From 2007 to this years release. I am not sure why it tends to be on the 55s more than the other vitolas.

ETA: November 30, 2009

My B&M will be getting their allocation of Anejos on Friday. Everything except 48s and 49s, I think. Maybe some Hemingway maddies too. My B&M usually sells them for a buck or two over MSRP with Mass sales tax. So if any of the Cali BOTLs need help getting some at a reasonable price, I may be...