Today's Smoke 2021

[Thoughts]

H Upmann con A and partagas

 

[alwayslit]

RG CE '09

 

[akpreacher]

 

[cabaiguan juan]

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Dude, you gotta get on the VHerf. It’s going on now!

 

[akpreacher]

Dude, you gotta get on the VHerf. It’s going on now!

Lol I will one day, I just have to schedule it ahead of time. I smoked that one this afternoon and was too busy tonight for another one.

 

[kann]

Another great, hilarious night! Great seeing you all again!

 

[The Black Cloud]

Let’s see how this goes!
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How was that Romeo? I gotta say, that is one of the ugliest wrappers I've seen.

 

[Smbauer]

Montecristo Open Master
Very tasty and good draw, burn and construction.
Honestly don't see why the Open line is so universally disliked. I have enjoyed a number of the Masters and Regattas and they have been consistently good smokes in every regard.

 

[modo22]

How was that Romeo? I gotta say, that is one of the ugliest wrappers I've seen.

The taste and experience was the complete opposite of its ugly look! It was fantastic for ONLY being 60+ years old! I can't even type that without shaking my head...

 

[CgarDan]

Padron 1964 maduro

 

[CigSid]

Montecristo Open Master
Very tasty and good draw, burn and construction.
Honestly don't see why the Open line is so universally disliked. I have enjoyed a number of the Masters and Regattas and they have been consistently good smokes in every regard.
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It is because when Cuba initially made these, they were for the sports enthusiast (like golfers) who didnt really care how the cigar tasted... and they used mostly Volado leaves to make them (bottom of plant, less favor, but very abundant)

 

[kann]

It is because when Cuba initially made these, they were for the sports enthusiast (like golfers) who didnt really care how the cigar tasted... and they used mostly Volado leaves to make them (bottom of plant, less favor, but very abundant)

Thanks for the further explanation on these. I knew the "sports enthusiast" part, but was unaware they were intentionally made with a lesser-desired leaf.

 

[alwayslit]

R&J Ex #4

 

[stogie fan]

For many years I have been a fan of Quesada blends.
Can't go wrong with the Espana, the Reserva Privada, the D'etat Daga, or pretty much any other Quesada blend; they are just great cigars, IMO, of course.
Today I was trying to figure out if I wanted something on the lighter side, the heavier side, or something 'between the lines.' Sorry AF.
I decided on a Reserva Privada Barberpole, which I have purchased several boxes of over the past few years, and I have a stash of a few left that are now 3 years in the humi.
What else is there to say about the Quesada Reserva Privada Barberpole other than GIVE ME MORE!!!!!!!
Pictured below at pre-cut, lighting, 30, 60, 90, and 110 minutes.
Goes great with some Grand Marnier on the rocks.

Reading an older article on these from Halfwheel where Charlie rated these a 93

Quesada Reserva Privada Barber Pole Corona Gorda (Top 25 2017)

1. Quesada Reserva Privada Barber Pole Corona Gorda Quesada Cigars Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Quesada Cigars Wrapper: Ecuadorian

halfwheel.com

Might have to purchase a few more.

 

[PaulTra]

Black Works Studio S&R Lancero

 

[CgarDan]

Lfd reserva especial. New to me

 

[stogie fan]

Lfd reserva especial. New to me

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I have smoked a TON of LFDs & I never had a bad LFD.

That one looks absolutely delicious.

 

[CigSid]

I am loving these PSD4’s from 2020...


And... loving this SoCal heat:

 

[JoeMO]

Listening to Free Bird, drinking Woodford Reserve and having an Undercrown Maduro. Thanks Aaron @TexasTraveler

 

[H. Vachon]

Siglo I with Killer Beans coffee this morning