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[PHOENIX PHIL]

Big storm ripped through tucson at about 7:00. Wind was so bad it snuffed out the flames on my BBQ.

Is that a Corona size?

Getting thunder here now. Man I wish I could keep those sizes memorized. It's about the diameter of your ring finger and maybe 5 - 5 1/2" long.

 

[Brent in Az]

Getting thunder here now. Man I wish I could keep those sizes memorized. It's about the diameter of your ring finger and maybe 5 - 5 1/2" long.

Sounds like a Corona size.

 

[Bruce]

Started off with the Cubans...cohoba robustos / WIDE Churchill's etc.
Now, more into the Nicaraguan brands...Alec Bradley, Nubb, etc.
Great to sit around the fire after a day's hunt with a nice cigar and single malt!!!

 

[Scrumbag]

A cigar with a single malt (something not too peaty from Speyside) or a good Tawny port is wonderful in the right company

Scrummy

 

[Brent in Az]

I'm sitting in the Cigar lounge, at Anthony's Cigar Emporium, enjoying a, My Father Le Bijou 1922. Excellent smoke.
I stopped in to pick up some sticks for next week, and sat around for a chat with some regulars who come in.

 

[Mort Hill]

Well, got all the Mother’s Day obligations completed. Both sons, 19 & 25, did wonderfully with Mom only having to send 9 reminder text starting two weeks ago. I decided to let them cast their own fate, but they did well. So I am on the porch with a nice Cuban Partagas Petite Corona and a cup of Joe. At this moment, it is a fabulous Mother’s Day! So Happy Mother’s Day out there to all you Mom’s, or for the hunters and gathers, you mothers.

 

[Brent in Az]

I'm in the middle of a , Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro. 7 x 50 Churchill. Good smoke, with an excellent price point.

 

[Brent in Az]

Some new flavors in this weekends lineups.
Don Pepin Garcia -Blue
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003
Rocky Patel Edge
My Father Le Bijou 1922(My Favorite)
A few Olivas
CAO Brazilia Amazon Basin

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Some new flavors in this weekends lineups.
Don Pepin Garcia -Blue
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003
Rocky Patel Edge
My Father Le Bijou 1922(My Favorite)
A few Olivas
CAO Brazilia Amazon Basin
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Yes sir, the Rocky 2003, one of my favorites

 

[Mort Hill]

Love the Olivas too. Nice change of pace.

 

[Brent in Az]

When I hit the Cigar shop, I always find myself drawn to the Oliva section. The Serie V, is a great smoke.

 

[CAustin]

What.......no Swisher Sweets or White Owls?

My thoughts exactly!

 

[Mort Hill]

My dad chewed cigars for 50 years after he quit smoking them. Our family called it his pacifier. He was fondly known around town as The White Owl Kid.

 

[Brent in Az]

Extremely disappointed in this Rocky Patel Vintage 2003. The caps came off when I cut it, and the wrapper is cracking, and unravelling. There is also a plug in the cigar causing a bad draw. Sucks when you spend $10 on a stick with problems.

 

[Mort Hill]

Not a big Rocky fan. Find an occasional good smoke, but I have had quality issues with several different sizes and just easier to stay away.

 

[Mort Hill]

Unlike the El Rey Del Mundo I am sneaking a smoke on outside a wedding reception. Man’s gotta do what a mans gotta do.

 

[Brent in Az]

I'm taking the Rocky back to the cigar shop, to see if I can get a refund. Smoked about 25% of it, and had to put it out. The Cigar was disintegrating. The flavor was good.

 

[Brent in Az]

I purchashed 3 Rocky Patel Cigars on Friday. 2 of the 3 were disappointing. The Edge Maduro, was like trying to suck Jello through a straw. The blend and flavors were decent, but the cigar construction was not. I doubt I will purchase any Rocky Patels in the future. I expect more for my money.

 

[mdwest]

Rocky’s have been hit or miss in the quality department for the last few years..

I love the flavor of the 1990 and 1992 vintage sticks.. but stopped buying them a few years back... I got tired of wrappers blowing out, plugs, and caps coming off, etc...

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Extremely disappointed in this Rocky Patel Vintage 2003. The caps came off when I cut it, and the wrapper is cracking, and unravelling. There is also a plug in the cigar causing a bad draw. Sucks when you spend $10 on a stick with problems.View attachment 284064

That is bad.