Backwards Day

[MarkJr]

So I feel like I have to share this story. I think we can all relate to this. We all go to the store and take a chance on a smoke we have never tried before. We pick up the stick examine the wrapper, take a whiff and if all the data compiled matches up we lay down the cash for the experience, all in the efforts to acquire a smoke that we can afford comfortably (an everyday smoke). Many of the times I find myself in this situation I say "Ah, its OK" and continue my search.

Well recently I received a few cigars from my brother. While on vacation he picked me up a few sticks that he hasn't seen in my humidor. So last night I grabbed one and some Balvennie Double Wood and headed to the back deck. The stick happened to be a Gran Habano Corojo #5 Gran Robusto. It had a beautiful reddish brown wrapper, with few veins. It also had a robust aroma and tremendous weight. I don't have the advanced palate of a writer for Cigar Aficianado, but it had the full bodied taste that I have grown to love. So being that it was the first time that I had smoked it and I didn't buy it, I ran inside and went on Atlanticcigar.com to price out this smoke. Much to my delight I found that they are sold for as little as $70 a box.

So I was pleasantly surprised that I have now found a new everyday smoke, in backwards fashion. Needless to say I called my brother and expressed my thanks for his inadvertant actions.

 

[txraddoc]

Glad you liked them. I loved my first one too. How'd the wrapper burn for you? I could never get it to burn grey. It stayed black the whole time and kind of detracted from the experience. Tasted damn good though.

Allen

 

[MrAnderson41]

My "everyday" smoke tends to be a Flor de Oliva Maduro Robusto. I can't believe that the retail for around $2.00. If you catch it right sometimes I've found them on close out through Famous for even cheaper.

::Edit for spelling::

 

[Audi_kraut]

:thumbs: I too use this for an everyday smoke. I stumbled upon it through the randoms from the TX Cigar Festival and haven't looked back.

 

[Joebunaga]

The #5 is one of my "everyday" favorites too, and it was a random smoke that was rec'd by a local B&M. It was really a pleasant surprise. I have one of their Connecticut #1s for a night when I want to try something mild.

 

[DapperDan]

Gran Habano makes solid sticks at a great price point, however, seeing as I am a padron whore the 3000 maduro is my everyday smoke.

 

[MarkJr]

Glad you liked them. I loved my first one too. How'd the wrapper burn for you? I could never get it to burn grey. It stayed black the whole time and kind of detracted from the experience. Tasted damn good though.

Allen

I had no issues with the burn. I thought it was a good experience all together.

Gran Habano makes solid sticks at a great price point, however, seeing as I am a padron whore the 3000 maduro is my everyday smoke.

Great smoke too!

 

[2K6TBSS]

I bought a box of the Gran Habano Cabinet Selection, and they are pretty good. I use them for an everyday smoke, or on the golf course. I also smoke Padron Londres for an everyday/golf course smoke.

I will have to give the Flor de Oliva when I get ready to get my next box of everyday smokes.