Would you like a Cigar?

[Uncle Sauce]

Ashton VSG...a bit tight draw on this one but good smoke

 

[RockSlinger404]

I had a Partagas Serie D No 6 last night. I used to love Partagas, however the last few I've had were all clogged. Cuban experience...

 

[Shifty]

Absolutely second this, also a lover on the Serie D but lately the last few i have had been very clogged.

Was recommended this JOYA... can't take to it at the moment.

I had a Partagas Serie D No 6 last night. I used to love Partagas, however the last few I've had were all clogged. Cuban experience...

 

[BourbonTrail]

Had an Oliva Saison and RP Vintage 1990 while I was out working on the farm and making mesquite smoked ribs.

Probably gonna have another Oliva today with fireworks . Happy Independence Day to my fellow traitors to the Crown.

To the rest, happy Tuesday.

 

[Brent in Az]

I like to punch multiple holes. It's been my experience with the larger cigars, that trying to draw thru a single hole can cause too much heat buildup in the cigar. Especially with the tight rolls.

 

[Brent in Az]

Finally got my hands on one to sample.

Blackened M81

A collaboration between James Hetfield of Metallica, and Drew Estate.

I like it!

 

[PARA45]

I’m glad you did, I smoked another this afternoon, it is a great smoke.

 

[Brent in Az]

Drew Estate is hosting an event at Anthony's Cigar shop here in November.
Food, drinks, beer, swag, and deals.

Free Beer & Cigar deals? I'm in!

 

[Brent in Az]

Metallica also markets the Blackened Whiskey. I'm mostly a beer guy, but I would try some.

 

[PARA45]

No introduction necessary.

 

[Brent in Az]

No introduction necessary.

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Don Pepin Garcia just received an award for the Cigar Factory of the year. The My Father factory

 

[Daisy]

 

[Brent in Az]

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Opus X. A very fine Cigar. Been awhile since Ive had one. They can be hard to acquire.

 

[PARA45]

Glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I’ve had terrible luck with about 20 of them, to the point where I don’t buy them anymore. If I recall correctly only three smoked well, all the others did not.

 

[Daisy]

Glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I’ve had terrible luck with about 20 of them, to the point where I don’t buy them anymore. If I recall correctly only three smoked well, all the others did not.

Smoked well meaning didn’t like flavor or inconsistent burn?

 

[PARA45]

The majorly of them didn’t burn well, had to relight too many times, some would canoe. The one that burn well, we’re good with good flavor.

 

[Baghorn]

The majorly of them didn’t burn well, had to relight too many times, some would canoe. The one that burn well, we’re good with good flavor.

Sadly, this has been an issue for awhile.

 

[Daisy]

The majorly of them didn’t burn well, had to relight too many times, some would canoe. The one that burn well, we’re good with good flavor.

Do you age? What’s humidity of your humidor?

Most cigar places keep at 70-72 to prevent cracking. I keep my humidor at 64-65. Has made all the difference and I never struggle with that issue now.

 

[PARA45]

I usually do not age them if bought from a store, if they are shipped sometimes. These cigars were bought from reputable stores and smoked either the same day or day after. Maybe I’m just unlucky with them.

 

[Ravensview]

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