Thanks again Glen. They are all great cigars. About 1926...you may want to smoke one #9 that might change your mind LOL. #9 is the best in 1926 IMPO. I need to smoke them all- I just love Padron.
phobicsquirrel:
Another well done review. The '26 and 80th along with the FR are the only one's
I smoke, though the 26 is one I probably won't buy again just because I will get more FR and 80ths.. lol.
Oh, don't get me wrong I do like the '26. It is just I'd rather smoke a family reserve or an 80th maduro. Though one things I wish I jumped on was the special release for a shop in Florida. I really wanted those, just missed the boat. I haven't had a number 9 though but I have enjoyed the '26's I've had. I'm really digging the FR 46 and 85 though, been through more boxes than I care to tell, too expensive, lol.
Thanks Daniel...why don't you pick up the cigar you want me to review next? Let's make it your fourth. Please let me know.
danielzreyes:
Yet another cigar that I've had. That makes 3. One of my favs. Lovely review
Rip.
Wow ok awesome. Let's see, how about a lancero? MF or DPG blue. I've been experimenting with lanceros a lot lately and these 2 so far are easily in my top five. Thanks Rip!
Sorry buddy...I do not have DPG blue. What is MF? My lancero collections are Cuban Cohiba, Trinidad, Opus X, Forbidden X, LFD Cameroon, CAO XO. Could you please give me little more choice? No matter what, you will pick my next review.
danielzreyes:
rzaman:
Thanks Daniel...why don't you pick up the cigar you want me to review next? Let's make it your fourth. Please let me know.
danielzreyes:
Yet another cigar that I've had. That makes 3. One of my favs. Lovely review
Rip.
Wow ok awesome. Let's see, how about a lancero? MF or DPG blue. I've been experimenting with lanceros a lot lately and these 2 so far are easily in my top five. Thanks Rip!
Partagas series D no. 4 cigars have been in production since 1975. It is one of the best Cuban cigar. The one I am going to review is the LE 2010 release. This is cigar is simply getting better and better.
SleevePlz:
rzaman:
Ok Jim...I will review this on Sunday for you.
Bigshizza:
Hey Rip, can you review the Partagas series D #4 please
In my limited CC experience so far, this one was my favorite. Absolutely delicious. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.
This is why I always read his reviews. Very few smokers enjoy Cubans without taking on the biased "Cuban cigar is da greatest" mind set. I know rip loves Cubans but he's a true cigar lover who seems to love cigars instead of just saying I love ONLY CCs. While my CC collection is young I appreciate the difference but I'll never be a CC only guy, I love dipping in my boxes of CCs but there are so many flavors out there why restrict yourself. I just look forward and pray in my lifetime we can get over the embargo and see the ultimatum of cigars being blended to include a few Cuban leaves in blends. Ah my fantasy world, thanks a lot for ruining it Fidel and America.
This is why I always read his reviews. Very few smokers enjoy Cubans without taking on the biased "Cuban cigar is da greatest" mind set. I know rip loves Cubans but he's a true cigar lover who seems to love cigars instead of just saying I love ONLY CCs. While my CC collection is young I appreciate the difference but I'll never be a CC only guy, I love dipping in my boxes of CCs but there are so many flavors out there why restrict yourself. I just look forward and pray in my lifetime we can get over the embargo and see the ultimatum of cigars being blended to include a few Cuban leaves in blends. Ah my fantasy world, thanks a lot for ruining it Fidel and America.
imo what happens is as you smoke you and your palette changes, you either go the full bodied give me a strong aZz ballsy cigar or medium route. ISOM is not for everyone, but what they do is give you an experience of what a proper finish is on the back of the tongue. Many heap cigars have good flavors, but the finish is long, bitter, and can be terrible. Once you experince the finish of a good aged ISOM, you start to notice the poor quality of the other regions....and the good quality. It has helped me identify what NC and DC cigars are better quality tobaccos honestly. Now I still like an occasional UHC or shorty, and I love MF with age, but the pice point of good NC/DC is much higher, while ISOM need age...hence the dilemma. So now when it comes to smoking Non ISOM, I am looking for the smokes that go e me that quality finish. To me, there is no comparison, but I cannot buy aged ISOM regular and I enjoy Avo, quesada as of late, and other oddballs like LHC Sumatra for some reason. You can get good quality tobacco from any region for a price....I just find I'd rather have 3-4 upmann, VR, etc..., then one Opus. I have sold most of my nc/DC other then the few I like. I really dig what quesada is doing right now. The Oktoberfest, Molotov, domus Magnus, and Ezra Zion are excellent smokes man.
Dustin, you said that very well and I agree about the aging part. In fact, I am smoking a three years aged JDN Dark Antano cigar which I rarely smoke but I am enjoying it because it completely mellow out.
catfishbluezz:
blurr:
This is why I always read his reviews. Very few smokers enjoy
Cubans without taking on the biased "Cuban cigar is da greatest" mind set. I know rip loves Cubans but he's a true cigar lover who seems to love cigars instead of just saying I love ONLY CCs. While my CC collection is young I appreciate the difference but I'll never be a CC only guy, I love dipping in my boxes of CCs but there are so many flavors out there why restrict yourself. I just look forward and pray in my lifetime we can get over the embargo and see the ultimatum of cigars being blended to include a few Cuban leaves in blends. Ah my fantasy world, thanks a lot for ruining it Fidel and America.
imo what happens is as you smoke you and your palette changes, you either go the full bodied give me a strong aZz ballsy cigar or medium route. ISOM is not for everyone, but what they do is give you an experience of what a proper finish is on the back of the tongue. Many heap cigars have good flavors, but the finish is long, bitter, and can be terrible. Once you experince the finish of a good aged ISOM, you start to notice the poor quality of the other regions....and the good quality. It has helped me identify what NC and DC cigars are better quality tobaccos honestly. Now I still like an occasional UHC or shorty, and I love MF with age, but the pice point of good NC/DC is much higher, while ISOM need age...hence the dilemma. So now when it comes to smoking Non ISOM, I am looking for the smokes that go e me that quality finish. To me, there is no comparison, but I cannot buy aged ISOM regular and I enjoy Avo, quesada as of late, and other oddballs like LHC Sumatra for some reason. You can get good quality tobacco from any region for a price....I just find I'd rather have 3-4 upmann, VR, etc..., then one Opus. I have sold most of my nc/DC other then the few I like. I really dig what quesada is doing right now. The Oktoberfest, Molotov, domus Magnus, and Ezra Zion are excellent smokes man.
Nice review. Haven't had that cigar but haven't been a fan of the MF line. I do like that connie wrapper one though. Every time I read your reviews I can imagine how funny it would be to watch you set those shots up. Seems like some of it is a balancing act. Never the less nice photos!
I am not a fan of Pepin's cigars except the edition limited line. You are correct it takes some time to shot those pictures. indeed, it is a balancing act LOL. I have three parts in my life- family, work and cigars. So I have plenty of time with cigars. When I say family, I also mean spend time at home and enjoy my long list of hobbies. Thanks for your kind words Glen. I posted some picture of Nicaragua in my Dairy of Nicaragua thread. When are you coming to visit?
phobicsquirrel:
Nice review. Haven't had that cigar but haven't been a fan of the MF line. I do like that connie wrapper one though. Every time I read your reviews I can imagine how funny it would be to watch you set those shots up. Seems like some of it is a balancing act. Never the less nice photos!
lol, yeah that is the question. plan was hitting up the DR this october-ish BUT we are getting a house instead. So looking like next year. I told my wife I wanted to go to Nicaragua as well but now I really want to go since we could get together. Things never seem to work out seamlessly for me. But I really want to get down there.
Many thanks for this review. I have a few of these tucked away, haven't touched them yet, but I may break one of 'em out for New Years Day. Great review, thanks again for letting us enjoy it.
Your welcome David. If you wait until the New Year it will simply get better. I appreciate your kind words.
JDH:
Many thanks for this review. I have a few of these tucked away, haven't touched them yet, but I may break one of 'em out for New Years Day. Great review, thanks again for letting us enjoy it.
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