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Cigars??

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by reckless, May 31, 2014.

  1. JimBear

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    I didn’t get much flavor out of it, it burned unevenly I had to touch it up a couple times in the first half. After about the 1/2 way point I set it down to load the planter then relit about 45 minutes later & it was about like eating a mouthful of pepper.

    I had pretty high expectations after doing some reading on them. I will give one another try at a later date when I am just sitting around relaxing to see if things have changed any.
     
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    Going to try this Gurkha Symphony this morning

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    Gurkha’s are hit and miss for me. Some are reorder worthy and some are turned into mowing cigars..
     
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    This one is a mowing cigar, if it hadn’t rained last night. In this cigars defense, it’s one of the ones that got poofy in the high humidity humidor. I have had a 5 of them segregated for a while now with some unhydrated Heartfelt beads. It had actually firmed up so the high humidity may have messed with it a bit but I had no problems with the burn on it.
     
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    Diesel … got a small mulberry from the neighbor…

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    Today's smoke while on the riding mower. It was better than the last time I had one but don't think I'd order them again.

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    That’s either the tiniest chainsaw I did ever saw or that cigar is HUGE!
     
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    :binoculars:Well those Echo 2511’s aren’t a very big saw.
     
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    Last evenings selection. Couldn't enjoy it as I made the poor decision to sit on the dock with the wind in my face. You wouldn't believe just how much that screwed up the burn......and in a hurry too!

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    Incidentally, I see a whole bunch of drew estates cigar line on CI's MMAO. ????
     
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    I am amazed at how much even a light breeze (around 5mph) can have an effect on the burn of a cigar, let alone a 10mph or breeze.
     
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    Either Thompsons or CI had a special either end of last week or over the weekend on DE Legends Black.
     
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    These look rather interesting & tasty but at over $8 a cigar, it would be a lot if you didn’t like them.

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    Last evening. Not bad.

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    Enjoyed one last evening while hot tubbing watching “the office” with my bride. I think it was the sweet tip maduro from Westin that JimBear sent. Was a great smoke. Good flavor and good smoke with a easy, clean draw
     

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    I’m glad you liked it, I thought the one I had was pretty good also. Next time I am thru that area I plan on grabbing a Connecticut & Habano to try also & maybe some more Maduros.
     
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    I am going to give this one a try this evening

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    I really enjoyed this one, I was a bit skeptical going in but it turned out to be a good one. It was one of the first cigars I bought in a sampler pack.
     
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    I was thinking I would let this rest for a couple weeks or a month but I can’t help myself. Two days it’s going to be.
    Now I know what they mean when something smells barn yardy. Wow they are odoriferous.
    Royal Corona

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    I’ll take your word for it. My youngest daughter is getting a box, my son & I will split them for Father’s Day.
     
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    Remember, I've had them sitting for a couple of years too. They are rolled with a hole remaining it the head so no need for a punch or cutter. I usually enjoy them down to 1/3. Had another one yesterday while setting minnow traps in a new location. The last locations just didn't produce good enough.

    Hope you two enjoy them!
     
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