Cigar /Pipe Smoking thread

[Tin Man]

This morning’s after breakfast smoke is a La Palina oscuro. The Ecuadorian wrapper is not as dark as other oscuros that I have tried. The binder and filler are Nicaraguan. First impressions - smooth, medium to medium-full body, leather and wood, a little pepper and spice, chocolaty sweetness. The draw is tighter than the aforementioned red label with even but not copious smoke. Burning evenly with firm ash.

 

[txbo]

@feathersax

Here’s what you’re smoking in Hoover this year….
‘From left to right…
Monticristo #2
Partagas Lusitania
‘Vegas Rivera
Cohiba
Romeo & Julieta Churchill
Trinidad

 

[txbo]

In the early ‘90s, when cigar bars were the rage, I would buy Puros Indios retail for $2/stick. Now, the original “Roly” is a bargain stick at $1.75 per online, and the Puros Indios Vintage toros are $90 per box of 20, when you can find them online. I’ve read that Oliva has bought the brand.

Before Rush Limbaugh preached the virtues of a nice smoke, I never paid more than $2 for a premium cigar.

 

[feathersax]

@feathersax

Here’s what you’re smoking in Hoover this year….
‘From left to right…
Monticristo #2
Partagas Lusitania
‘Vegas Rivera
Cohiba
Romeo & Julieta Churchill
Trinidad

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Merciful heavens...your kindess is only equalled by your expertise. Thanks from the bottom of my humidor.

 

[Tin Man]

The missus’ aged feline woke me with loud yowling at 4:00am, so my day started earlier than I would wish. So it is that I’m having a post-breakfast cigar shortly after dawn, my second La Palina oscuro.

 

[Tin Man]

I will say that enjoying a cigar in the cool morning air with birdsong sans the accompaniment of outdoor power equipment is becoming a regular thing for me as the seasons turn warmer. Previously, I thought of cigars as cocktail or after dinner indulgences. Not so this Spring. Often, I’m busy later into the daylight hours and spending my evenings with my early retiring spouse who begins her workdays before dawn.

 

[Regulator]

 

[Tin Man]

After lunch cigar is the last of my Charter Oaks. I’ve enjoyed these cigars.

 

[Tin Man]

This morning’s apre breakfast smoke is a misbanded Palina red label.

 

[Nkyvolfan]

After lunch cigar is the last of my Charter Oaks. I’ve enjoyed these cigars.
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I’m a big Charter Oak fan

 

[Nkyvolfan]

gorgeous day in NKY

 

[loggervol]

I had a 25$ gift certificate and a 10$ off the last time I went to the smoke pit. I treated myself to this Plasencia Alma Fuerte. I’ve been wanting to try this for a while. I love this hexagonal box wrap.

Great sweep and share of the sec championship.

I will say, this is a good smoke but for over 20$ I expect more. I’ve had this in the humi for 5–6 weeks, maybe it needed mor time.

It is a very well put together cigar, a nice burn line and a good to great draw. It holds a nice ash and the flavors aren’t bad but again I expected more. The flavors are tobacco, earthy, cedar and leather. There is also a sweetness but I can’t really say what the sweetness is. All in all, I will say it’s good but not great and I’ve really been looking forward to smoking this. Like I said, maybe it needed more time. I may try another in the future but not the near future.

 

[Nkyvolfan]

Nightcap.

 

[Nkyvolfan]

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I had a 25$ gift certificate and a 10$ off the last time I went to the smoke pit. I treated myself to this Plasencia Alma Fuerte. I’ve been wanting to try this for a while. I love this hexagonal box wrap.

Great sweep and share of the sec championship.

I will say, this is a good smoke but for over 20$ I expect more. I’ve had this in the humi for 5–6 weeks, maybe it needed mor time.

It is a very well put together cigar, a nice burn line and a good to great draw. It holds a nice ash and the flavors aren’t bad but again I expected more. The flavors are tobacco, earthy, cedar and leather. There is also a sweetness but I can’t really say what the sweetness is. All in all, I will say it’s good but not great and I’ve really been looking forward to smoking this. Like I said, maybe it needed more time. I may try another in the future but not the near future.View attachment 641672

That’s disappointing to hear. If you bought it at the store it should be ready to smoke right away and not require time in the humidor. I agree that a stick for $20 or more should have some pop. Not sure my tastes are sophisticated enough to notice the difference. I just know if I like it or not.
The mi amor I had this afternoon and the v660 I’m having now are about as good as I’ve ever had.both less than $10.