The differences in taste are quite pronounced, and I don't think mine were due only to what I ate before smoking. I perceive the storage the week before smoking to be of greater consequence. I was in Chicago over the weekend, meeting up with the awesome boys out there. I took #6 with me because...
IBQTEE1 was kind enough to shuttle me around Chicago this weekend. We were supposed to meet Sack at 8 to 8 Cigars, but he got tired and left early. Maybe I'll get a chance to see him later.
Kristin lit up a Sancho Panza, and was enjoying it. I commented that she was going to lose the ash soon...
Bomber,
You could not have picked a better target or better timing to hit the man. Knowing how hard Grapes has been working, sweating, and stressing, to turn his day around like that is awesome. I'm gratified that someone's taking care of a good friend of mine.
My hat is off to you!
I've had an 858 Natural before, and it was disappointing as well. I'm glad I have had a consistent experience with them. That first 1/2" was amazing, and then it steadily fell downhill. Like Gary said, the cigar really wanted to be great, but just couldn't get there.
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