I have a few that are still resting.  I'll have to remember to smoke one tomorrow night and maybe whip up a quick review.

I would like to know why they are choosing to compete in that category.  Its a congested segment as it is, and not a very innovative one at that...

  PM me your address.  I'll send you the couple I have; I'm not a fan but they hold a warm spot since I started out smoking them.

Nice review man.  Thanks.

Lol, got my two.  

Folks, I started volunteering for Cigars for Warriors, (www.cigarsforwarriors.org) and one of their big annual fundraising events, The Annual Rock & Ride event is hosted in Corpus Christi, Texas.  If anybody is interested in more information, please check it out at the CFW Rock & Ride Event...

  That sounds really awesome.  My work schedule forces me to get to bed early so I hit the bed in late twilight these days.

With the change in temperature, do y'all find yourself changing up your rotation or just smoking less?  I've noticed I'm loath to smoke an Opus X or a strong LFD in the hot summer months and those Double Coronas and A's are definitely gonna sit out until fall, but otherwise I just smoke with a...

I picked up a 5 pack of some Surrogates Cracker Crumbs and finally pulled one out after a Caldwell Eastern Standard Euro Express.  The Cracker Crumb is excellent!  A great flavorful little smoke. 

A BOTL bombed me with a box of 2008 Vegas de Santiago Heritage toros, a Costa Rican puro.  Excellent.  I hadn't had much experience with Costa Rican cigars, so this was tough to get my mind wrapped around but into the middle third and on it was awesome.  

  LOL, better not.  And congratulations, Joe.  I look forward to herfing with you again someday.

So Serious Cigars' big annual festival is coming up soon; who in the Cigar Pass Texas contingent plans on attending? 

I had a gigantic ribeye for dinner and now I'm smoking a Padron Family Reserve 50th Maduro.  Life is good, B'sOTL.  

Hi-five, man.  Its a fantastic hobby that doesn't fade.

Today is my 5th year as a member here at Cigar Pass and I just want to tip my hat to all the FOGs, BOTLS, and noobs that make this place great.  To celebrate I'm going to smoke a Padron.  :D 

  Its my go-to "second" cigar.  Any time I smoke two or more cigars, I frequently reach for a Nica.  They are interesting, never offensive or harsh, strong enough to punch through the previous cigar and cheap enough that if I decide I've had enough, I don't feel bad for putting it down.  

Padron 1964 Exclusivo Maduro Padron FR 45th Maduro Anejo #50 DE Nica Rustica Oliva Serie V

Honestly, its pointless characterizing all non-Cubans together.  There is so much great stuff out there and so many turds that I'd say its basically the exact same market it was 5 years ago.  The Anejos have stayed solid though I've stopped smoking most of them right away; when I have, they are...

To add an anecdotal data point, my local Spec's Liquor store has had a partial box of Anejo 46's and 55's since Christmas.   I saw a box of 888's sit on the shelf at Serious Cigars in Houston for almost two weeks (limit 2 per day).