Going through the humidor, and found these…

[Smart Ash]

These have a few years on em… anyone remember these?

 

[grateful1]

not a bad stick

 

[cabaiguan juan]

Yup.

 

[CigarStone]

Loved them

 

[wrussell46]

Are those some OG Espinoza La Bomba?

 

[Smart Ash]

Are those some OG Espinoza La Bomba?

They are original 601 Blue’s. I believe from 2006.

 

[wrussell46]

You gonna burn one?!

 

[Smart Ash]

You gonna burn one?!

Yeah, you want one?

 

[cohibasurfer]

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These have a few years on em… anyone remember these?

No what is the story on these?

 

[Smart Ash]

No what is the story on these?

Nothing major, they were pretty good when they first came out. I think the blend has changed multiple times from then to now. I just remember searching for these when they changed the 1st time. Brought back some memories and wondered if anyone else remembered them or liked them back then.

 

[MaytagMan]

I remember liking the reds when they first came out.

 

[wrussell46]

Yeah, you want one?

I won’t say, “No!” I’ll accept that generous offer.

Honestly, I’ve never had a 601, but nothing from Espinoza disappoints.

 

[Smart Ash]

I won’t say, “No!” I’ll accept that generous offer.

Honestly, I’ve never had a 601, but nothing from Espinoza disappoints.

I sent you a message…

Not really that generous, I don’t know f it’s any good anymore.

Anyway, happy to send one your way. I’m going to smoke one soon at some point, but would like to know what you think as well.

 

[xyz123]

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These have a few years on em… anyone remember these?

I have those and 2 of the different Blues since. I think they just call them the maduros. Great sticks. I just got a box of the L.E. Blacks.. never had them before. You can see them in the humi pics I posted.. can't miss the big 601 on inside lid.

 

[wrussell46]

@Smart Ash sent me a little Blue care package a couple weeks ago. While I wanted to burn one around the same time, together, I ended up lighting one up at the track last weekend and it was fantastic!

Tons of flavor, solid medium body with chili spice, espresso, cocoa, and an obvious dried cherry/plumb that moved around through the second and final third. While I’m knowledgeable about how cigars age, it’s always a delight discovering how much a 10+ year old stick has to offer. These are at least that old, if not older!

Thanks my friend, I appreciate your generosity.

 

[grateful1]

Well played!