I would recommend a box of Cabana Perfectos (5" x 44 ring). These are a long-filler machine-made cuban. Run about $80 a box. These have a fairly strong blend - and I believe (no hard data to back me up) that the perfecto size has the most potent blend of the line. After a few years - these...

True "First-Hand"? No - that is indeed tough to come by. However, as you develop relationships with various vendors and collectors, you'll find that many have well-earned reputations for honesty (and some have well-earned reputations for shadiness). Like anything else, establishing yourself...

OK - I'm in need of some edumification... What's a "dick cut"? - Oak

Hazaa! That's my freakin' neighborhood liquor store - I live exactly one block north of there...! I'm planning on swinging in for a bit - drink a few for y'all... - Oak

I can confirm that the robusto size has the same flavor, and if anything, is a little stronger overall. I've found the torpedo to be the strongest of the three - but that's probably because of the cut I tend to put on a torp changes the experience a bit. If you're afraid of the larger ones...

I'm an MD user as well, and enjoy it for all the reasons mentioned by Treamayne. In particular, having the added ability to record meetings and/or phone calls comes in handy for me - and I also get a lot out of the ability to pull from any source as well (my source music includes vinyl) and...

Ahh. That would be the last fellow out of a box of RyJ Belicosos - June '00. Good example of my opinion that RyJ's often defy their reputation as being weaker or less flavorful than their various cousins... Cheers, - Oak

I do not know what the recommended MSRP on these is (I couldn't find it myself) or even if Graycliff makes a recommendation (it would not shock me if they didn't). If anyone finds it - please post here or drop me a line as well. However, that price is high (even for Graycliff's - which are not...

Great review... I'll have to pick up a bottle of this - I've never had it. Didn't realize it wasn't a 3-wood like the rest... - Oak

FYI: USPS DC #: 0303 3430 0002 1632 0161 USPS Ins #: VV 825 261 247 US Thanks again! - Oak

That would be a Cohiba Piramide EL 2001 - this one actually put out in late 2002 (December if I remember correctly) but still with the 2001 special label on it. One of the few cohibas that few people will rarely peg as a cohiba when smoked blind, in my experience. Your description was right...

OK - I tried to grab at least one from everyone and a couple from the host - so here's the damage: Takes: - Padron '64 Imperial Maddie (#5) - Monte #4 '03 (#8) - Opus X Petit Lancero (#25) - Cohiba Robusto (#33) - Fuente Hemingway Short Story (#43) - CAO Extreme Church (#45) - Gurkha XX...

And it seems that victim is me... Thanks AVB! I'm going to open this up later and update y'all tomorrow when I finish my transaction... - Oak

I'm always interested in herfing - and with any kind of notice - I can be 100% for something in balto. When we get within 2 months, I'd suggest we pick a date and a host and go from there. I'm happy to host if no one else steps up - no problem... - Oak

Sleep well? When will I learn to stop asking questions...

What the hell is a "Grundalier"? (Aside from being your title on CP?) Anyway - here is my contribution to the bone shine: I recently celebrated a birthday and was gifted with a large number of cigars and alcoholic beverages with either my birth-year as their vintage or with 30-years of aging...

Ahhh. Expectations. That's what it all comes down to. Here's my commentary on that - nonspecific to Mr. Clinton. I expect three things from my President (I'm not saying everyone should expect these three - or that these three are even particularly valid - but understanding one's owns...

I was always very impressed by Clinton, and saw him speak and work a room on a couple occassions. He was very effective, but like pretty much all presidents - he was destined to be disliked or outright hated by about 50% of his peers, if not 50% of the public. Tougher job than I could handle...

According to the onboard guage, temperature was at 70 degrees with humidity at 74% upon opening. Pretty much left the same way - but maybe a degree or two less in both areas from being aired out for a bit during my puts/takes. Thanks again! - Oak

The pass was received today - and left today... Here are some pics for y'all: - First Pic After Unpacking the Box - Ahhhh - the sweet smell of tobacco... - A pic of my takes... - A pic of my puts... Prettiest and nicest packed pass I have ever seen... My takes were: #1 - Davidoff...