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What are you smoking?
By Jesse | July 5, 2007 |
I’m just curious to see what you happen to smoking the past few weeks. Myself I’ve been smoking quite a few Don Pepin Blue Labels and Oliva Cigars.
Add a comment and let me know what you’ve been lighting up.
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July 5th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
La Auroras - the 100 Anos and Don Lino Africa
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959
July 5th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
I really need to find the 100 Anos, the shops I frequent don’t carry them. I’ll have to check the other shop downtown and on the Northside of town that has a different selection.
July 6th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Olde World Reserve
VegaFina
and I have been smoking my share of Padrons 2000, 3000
July 6th, 2007 at 8:42 am
I haven’t tired the VegaFina how is it?
July 6th, 2007 at 9:08 am
I have been almost exclusively smoking Tatuajes (brown Label) lately with Don Pepins thrown in the mix every now and then. I stray to something else every once and a while and usually end up thinking I should have had a Tatuaje.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:16 am
I’ve been really meaning to review some Pepin Cigars and I should be soon. I’ve got some cigars from Puros Indios that I want to review first, then hopefully I can get to the Pepin Cigars.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:41 am
I have recently began exploring the Pepin lines myself… they do seem to have common characteristics that make them stand out.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:44 am
I really need to find the 100 Anos, the shops I frequent don’t carry them.
Get one while you can, sir. This is the last year of production. It’s a great smoke.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Alright, I’m going Anos 100 hunting tomorrow.
I did have a concern with a Blue Label Pepin I had the other night. It was a bit soft. Still tastes great and smoked well, but makes me wonder about the quality control.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:58 am
I was a little lit when I had the VegaFina so I really don’t want to comment on it yet. It was around $5 I believe so worth a try. I will be picking some more up next time I go out to Jungle Jims. I don’t know if TPS carries them or not.
July 6th, 2007 at 10:04 am
I spend too much when I go to Jungle Jim’s. I start wandering through the beer and wine and I’ve spent $100 easy, then I hit the humidor, double ouch. Then I get to food and I’m broke. I’m going to be at KI on Saturday so I’m going to drop in at Bell’s to see what they have in stock.
July 6th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Jungle Jim’s will do that to you, my first stop is the humidor (they changed it around a little), then wine and beer and then food. I always hit the sushi stand and cheese section right before the checkout. I could (and have) spent hours walking through the store.
We have been up to KI 3-4 times this year and have not stopped at Bell’s yet.
July 6th, 2007 at 11:26 am
No Anos 100s at the Straus or Cincinnati Tobacconist downtown. Time to hunt elsewhere.
July 6th, 2007 at 11:42 am
I first smoked the 100 Anos while honeymooning on Hilton Head Island. The shop I smoked it at has a great selection–they may have some in stock, and they do internet orders:
http://www.thesmokestack.net/
July 6th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Over the last 2 weeks I have had
Ashton VSG
CAO CX2
Tatuaje (brown Label)
Gispert Maduro
Monti #2
July 6th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Monte Cristo #2 is a fantastic smoke. I haven’t had one of those in years.
July 6th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
In the past week or so I’ve lit up
- Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 and 1990
- Cohiba Robusto
- Ashton Maduro #10
- El Mejor Espresso Churchill
- Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote
- Don Benigno Petite Robusto
So far both the El Mejor and the Vintage 1990 are very misbehaven smokes… don’t wanna stay lit, burn crooked, etc. I really like the Sancho Panza- easy draw, and pretty tasty. (Not to mention cheap.)
I may have to look out for those 100 Anos too!
July 6th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Speedcat Hollydale …Dorals and Padron 2000 LOL!! :-)
July 6th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Dorals ummmm I think I’ll pass on those. :-) I haven’t touched a cigarette in almost 6 years.
July 6th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
I’ve been on a Gurkha run lately. Smoking right now the Royal Brigade.
Gurkha Grand Age
Camacho Trip Maduro
Camacho Corojo
CAO Gold Maduro
Ashton VSG
July 6th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Brian
I just about beat my friend up for buying a box of the El Mejor Espresso Churchill’s LOL
July 6th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I have a Gurkha Shaggy in the humi that I hope to smoke soon. Looks good.
July 6th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
I enjoy the Estate Vintage Select, but I really love the Prince size which is a non shaggy version. Juicy and Delicious.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:26 am
I haven’t touched much Gurkha stuff in awhile.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:45 am
Hey Brian, I have found w/the El Mejor Espresso you need to let them sit for a while and they are better. I bought a sampler a while back and the first few were not that good but they have been sitting for a year now and they are better. .02
July 8th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
I haven’t tried the El Mejor Espresso yet. Heck this is the first I’ve heard of it.
July 8th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Thanks for the pointer Jmatkins! I’m glad to hear there’s hope for these cigars. I like the idea, just not the execution so far.
I’m more than happy to let these guys sit. They couple I’ve smoked just haven’t been too enjoyable. Even when they decide to stay lit, it’s kind of like dragging your tongue through the dirt! :)
Cigar Jack: If you wanna try these out (i.e. buy a 5 pack now and wait a year) they’ve been going pretty cheap on cigar bid.
July 9th, 2007 at 12:31 am
Lets see here… over the past few days:
‘98 Montecristo No. 4 (disappointing…incredibly inconsistent smoke, but worth the gamble. Get a good one and you win the jackpot. No such luck this time.)
Oliva Angel 100 OTC (pretty good after a year in the humi.)
Camacho Havana (got a 2002 box from Fuller’s Pullers –after five years these are incredibly smooth. A totally different cigar than the fresh ones.)
Chateau Fuente King B (review up now)
Torano 1916 corona (nice everyday smoke)
July 9th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
I recently bought a box of Torano 1916 Coronas. I keep meaning to reviews them, but just never get around to it.
July 10th, 2007 at 10:17 am
The most recent additions to my humidor are a couple of brands from Island Smoke Shop in Key Largo — Santiago Cabana (Nat.) and El Original (M), both in the robusto size. I’ve been burning through the Santiago Cabanas at an alarming pace. They’re phenomenal. I’ll be needing to reload on those sooner than I’d planned. The El-Os, on the other hand, taste young and brash to me. A little like a (too) fresh El Rico Habano. Time will tell…
And I’m with cigarfan on those Oliva Angel 100s! I smoke a couple of those per week and continue to be blown away. Tremendous blend. VSG and SP-XF fans should definitely check them out.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Hey Jack,
You can find both the “La Auroras 100 Anos” and “Don Lino Africa” in the Party Source Humidor. The 100 Anos are on the back wall next to the La Aurora Sapphires and the Don Lino’s are on the table on the right.
Last night smoked some great Casano’s, The 18 nat. and maddie, and the Corojo. Also had an unreleased Casano who’s name I don’t remeamber and as of yet has no band. Plus I brought down 2 Pepin Garcia cigars that I had never smoked before. The Vegas Cubanas and the Havana Soul. Both are great cigars but I enjoyed the VC a little more. Size, wrapper and taste remind me of some of the Pepin/Padilla cigars. Awesome!
Smoke on brother,
PatioPaul
July 18th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Thanks Paul, I’ll check again for the 100 Anos at The Party Source. I have a friend I’m putting a surprise package together for so I need to stop in anyways. Might as well get something for myself too. :)
July 18th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
I’VE BEEN SMOKING RAMON ALLONES MILLE FLEURS(HABANA).AND I HAVE NEVER TASTED A CIGAR THAT WONDERFUL AND DIFFERENT IN ALL MY CIGAR SMOKING YEARS.MAKES ME WANT TO MOVE TO CUBA.OF COURSE AT THE PRICE I GET THEM AT WHY.(EYHO)
July 21st, 2007 at 12:54 am
Woo-Ha! Just secured myself a 5-pack of the 100 Anos on CigarBid! If you’re having trouble finding them, you might consider checking there! (Provided that won’t cause you grief with your sponsors! ;) )
July 21st, 2007 at 8:22 am
I just picked up $80 worth of cigars. I’m done for a couple weeks. :) I’ve picked up a couple Don Lino’s which I’ve heard great things about.
July 23rd, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Did you find the La Auroras 100 Anos Jack?
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Nope, one of these weeks if they move the tasting back to the Party Source I’ll have to have you point them out to me.
August 1st, 2007 at 7:13 pm
I have always liked Oliva cigars. But recently I had a Series O that had aged about 3 months in my humidor, and it was excellent. The aging seemed to really make a difference.
August 1st, 2007 at 8:24 pm
I’ve become a huge Oliva fan as of late. I’m going to try some of their bundles when I get the chance as I’ve heard they are great cigars for the price. The Oliva Serie V is their crown jewel at the moment and I have the feeling it will be one of the starts of the RTDA this year.
August 10th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Great picture of CigarJack and Mrs. Jack on the Cigar Live blog. The one at the CAO party shows you smoking the CAO America. I got one from the PS boys the other day and I’ve gotta say…Impressive! A straight forward medium body cigar with great flavor.Revolutionary in that it’s the first cigar(that I know of ) that uses 2 full wrapper’s. CAO was told that it would never work. They would have too many burn issues using 2 wrappers, but boy’s and girl’s, this cigar burn’s PERFECT.The flavor is creamy with light hints of wood and bakers chocolate. The price point should fill that gap between The Italia/Brazila and the Soprano.On a 1 to 10 scale I would give this cigar a 9.3 and I know It’s only going to get better.This is still a young cigar that will only improve with some humidor time. I can’t wait to add the America to my rotation.
August 10th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
I’d smoked so much by the time I got to the CAO America I couldn’t taste it. I’ve been smoking the EO 601 Oscuro very very good.