OK, I've smoked my mystery sticks and have my guesses.
Cigar A: Torpedo. Wrapper is milk chocolate with moderate veining and tooth. Smooth even construction with no soft spots. Pre-light draw is easy and tastes of pepper. Wrapper is probably corojo. Initial light tastes of pepper, nuts and sweet cedar, tastes very much like a corojo wrapped cigar. Nuttiness fades into the second third and the pepper picks up some, overall the complexity and amount of flavor has dropped. Cigar continues in same fashion. My guess for Cigar A: 5 Vegas Limitada 2009.
Cigar B: Toro. Maduro. No review. Guess Cigar B: CAO MX2
Cigar C: Torpedo. Wrapper is a dark brown, almost maduro shade, looks and tastes like habano. Draw is easy with solid construction, no soft spots. Initial tastes are pepper and wood with a ligero twang on the exhale. Not much deviation from that profile. Guess Cigar C: Cu-Avana Intenso.
Cigar A was one I haven't had in a few years and happened to find a few locally. Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra. Solid, powerful cigar. I'll have to have one this week and compare it to your review.
Cigar B was definitely a maduro. One of my favorite $5 cigars. Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro. Mmm...
Cigar C is another favotire maduro of mine when I can find them at a reasonable price. Graycliff 1666 Maduro.
Again, sorry it took me so dang long to get them out Joe. Computer exploded and family/holiday stuff really was insane. Hope you like the mystery sticks and the extras I included for you.
Huh. 0/3 again. I've never had an Edge sumatra, heard plenty about them though. Actually, I've never had any of those now that I think about it. I really enjoy the Casa Toraño natural, and now I can say I definitely prefer it to the maduro. The Graycliff surprises me, because I managed a couple puffs on a 1666 once before chucking it due to a tight draw or something, and I don't recall it tasting anything like that.
Thanks for the sticks Phil. I'm looking forward to trying that RP Signature mini-salamon, and the Achilles is a pretty solid smoke in my book.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Huh. 0/3 again. I've never had an Edge sumatra, heard plenty about them though. Actually, I've never had any of those now that I think about it. I really enjoy the Casa Toraño natural, and now I can say I definitely prefer it to the maduro. The Graycliff surprises me, because I managed a couple puffs on a 1666 once before chucking it due to a tight draw or something, and I don't recall it tasting anything like that.
Thanks for the sticks Phil. I'm looking forward to trying that RP Signature mini-salamon, and the Achilles is a pretty solid smoke in my book.
Tat and I smoke together and knowing him and his humi that Graycliff probably had been sitting in one of his humi's for quite some time. The last cigar I had out of his humi with any age on it was really good. I would leave my humi's at his house but would be affraid I would have many of my good sticks come up missing.
Huh. 0/3 again. I've never had an Edge sumatra, heard plenty about them though. Actually, I've never had any of those now that I think about it. I really enjoy the Casa Toraño natural, and now I can say I definitely prefer it to the maduro. The Graycliff surprises me, because I managed a couple puffs on a 1666 once before chucking it due to a tight draw or something, and I don't recall it tasting anything like that.
Thanks for the sticks Phil. I'm looking forward to trying that RP Signature mini-salamon, and the Achilles is a pretty solid smoke in my book.
Tat and I smoke together and knowing him and his humi that Graycliff probably had been sitting in one of his humi's for quite some time. The last cigar I had out of his humi with any age on it was really good. I would leave my humi's at his house but would be affraid I would have many of my good sticks come up missing.
lol. If my spreadsheet is correct, that Graycliff is from July or August. Even 4 months can make a big difference. Glad you liked it.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
No brother I haven't. Really wanting to smoke it though. It's been sooooo freaking cold here that I wouldn't be able to hang out outdoors for very long. Hoping to get to it soon though. If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
If you want a greasy hamburger for lunch one day, you MUST go to Raoul's Deli, it's right by the LSU campus two doors down from The Chimes. 7-8 Dollars will buy you the best burger I've ever had, though it is greasy as all get out. Al Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro (guy that started popeye's chicken) is overrated but they do serve an excellent Tuna steak. If you are a fan of pork loin at all, then Chelsea's pub makes the best. And my friend - if you ever find yourself near Lafayette, LA (about an hour away from BR ) you MUST eat at Prejean's...and I'd highly suggest the rocky mountain platter..which includes an elf, deer, and buffalo steak.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
If you want a greasy hamburger for lunch one day, you MUST go to Raoul's Deli, it's right by the LSU campus two doors down from The Chimes. 7-8 Dollars will buy you the best burger I've ever had, though it is greasy as all get out. Al Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro (guy that started popeye's chicken) is overrated but they do serve an excellent Tuna steak. If you are a fan of pork loin at all, then Chelsea's pub makes the best. And my friend - if you ever find yourself near Lafayette, LA (about an hour away from BR ) you MUST eat at Prejean's...and I'd highly suggest the rocky mountain platter..which includes an elf, deer, and buffalo steak.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
If you want a greasy hamburger for lunch one day, you MUST go to Raoul's Deli, it's right by the LSU campus two doors down from The Chimes. 7-8 Dollars will buy you the best burger I've ever had, though it is greasy as all get out. Al Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro (guy that started popeye's chicken) is overrated but they do serve an excellent Tuna steak. If you are a fan of pork loin at all, then Chelsea's pub makes the best. And my friend - if you ever find yourself near Lafayette, LA (about an hour away from BR ) you MUST eat at Prejean's...and I'd highly suggest the rocky mountain platter..which includes an elf, deer, and buffalo steak.
I'll have to give this some more thought!
Elf steak? Is that seasonal?
Santa's been getting rid of some of his bad little helpers to help with the state of the economy.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
If you want a greasy hamburger for lunch one day, you MUST go to Raoul's Deli, it's right by the LSU campus two doors down from The Chimes. 7-8 Dollars will buy you the best burger I've ever had, though it is greasy as all get out. Al Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro (guy that started popeye's chicken) is overrated but they do serve an excellent Tuna steak. If you are a fan of pork loin at all, then Chelsea's pub makes the best. And my friend - if you ever find yourself near Lafayette, LA (about an hour away from BR ) you MUST eat at Prejean's...and I'd highly suggest the rocky mountain platter..which includes an elf, deer, and buffalo steak.
I'll have to give this some more thought!
Elf steak? Is that seasonal?
Santa's been getting rid of some of his bad little helpers to help with the state of the economy.
the north pole is feeling the pinch just like the rest of us...
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
If you want a greasy hamburger for lunch one day, you MUST go to Raoul's Deli, it's right by the LSU campus two doors down from The Chimes. 7-8 Dollars will buy you the best burger I've ever had, though it is greasy as all get out. Al Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro (guy that started popeye's chicken) is overrated but they do serve an excellent Tuna steak. If you are a fan of pork loin at all, then Chelsea's pub makes the best. And my friend - if you ever find yourself near Lafayette, LA (about an hour away from BR ) you MUST eat at Prejean's...and I'd highly suggest the rocky mountain platter..which includes an elf, deer, and buffalo steak.
I'll have to give this some more thought!
Elf steak? Is that seasonal?
Santa's been getting rid of some of his bad little helpers to help with the state of the economy.
the north pole is feeling the pinch just like the rest of us...
I'd like to say something that would explain this in a way you would understand, such as...christmas music was on and so i accidentally typed elf instead of elk. However, that would be a lie. You actually get an elf with this meal, and however/whatever you decide to do with the elf is up to you. **Disclaimer** Residents of Mississippi do not qualify, and are expected to provide a sister/cousin for this part of their meal.
Graycliff 1666. Yup, haven't had one of those. But I do have one in the bottom of my humi from my first month of COTM, will wait till the spring before I have that one!
This has been a fun experience so far, can't wait till C.
Had a chance to smoke C yet Shaun?
If not I may have to take it to Baton Rouge with me next week!
Hey, you are coming to Louisiana! Let me know if you want some good restaurant ideas if you've never been to Baton Rouge before, I love that town.
I've been to Baton Rouge many times but I'm all ears. Please tell me some of your favs.
If you want a greasy hamburger for lunch one day, you MUST go to Raoul's Deli, it's right by the LSU campus two doors down from The Chimes. 7-8 Dollars will buy you the best burger I've ever had, though it is greasy as all get out. Al Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro (guy that started popeye's chicken) is overrated but they do serve an excellent Tuna steak. If you are a fan of pork loin at all, then Chelsea's pub makes the best. And my friend - if you ever find yourself near Lafayette, LA (about an hour away from BR ) you MUST eat at Prejean's...and I'd highly suggest the rocky mountain platter..which includes an elf, deer, and buffalo steak.
I'll have to give this some more thought!
Elf steak? Is that seasonal?
Santa's been getting rid of some of his bad little helpers to help with the state of the economy.
the north pole is feeling the pinch just like the rest of us...
I'd like to say something that would explain this in a way you would understand, such as...christmas music was on and so i accidentally typed elf instead of elk. However, that would be a lie. You actually get an elf with this meal, and however/whatever you decide to do with the elf is up to you. **Disclaimer** Residents of Mississippi do not qualify, and are expected to provide a sister/cousin for this part of their meal.
I'm sooo lost on this one haha. Who's turn is it anyway?
I asked a while ago and was going to ask again as I've returned from the dead. I've been so sick this past week...ugh. I still have 2 sticks to try from TheShaun. Hopefully I'll get my taste and smell back soon. Been dying to have a stick! Anyway, do you want to be my mystery mooch?
I'm sooo lost on this one haha. Who's turn is it anyway?
I asked a while ago and was going to ask again as I've returned from the dead. I've been so sick this past week...ugh. I still have 2 sticks to try from TheShaun. Hopefully I'll get my taste and smell back soon. Been dying to have a stick! Anyway, do you want to be my mystery mooch?
I wish I could bro but it's almost christmas and the mail here gets REALLY slow this time of year. Plus, it's like 10 degrees out at all times and I work at night! I'll have to hit this game up again when I get home.
OK, so I braved the frigid cold that we've been having lately to have a smoke. Put on two sweaters, a coat, sweat pants, and jeans.
Gotta say that I'm clueless on this one. It had very classic cigar tastes, IMO. It was a torpedo, and very smooth and creamy, but smoked like a meal!
I'm going to guess Padilla Miami Torpedo.
"Smoked like a meal" is a pretty good description IMO. It was a Cain Habano, one of my favorite new releases in a year full of really good new releases, lol.
OK, so I braved the frigid cold that we've been having lately to have a smoke. Put on two sweaters, a coat, sweat pants, and jeans.
Gotta say that I'm clueless on this one. It had very classic cigar tastes, IMO. It was a torpedo, and very smooth and creamy, but smoked like a meal!
I'm going to guess Padilla Miami Torpedo.
"Smoked like a meal" is a pretty good description IMO. It was a Cain Habano, one of my favorite new releases in a year full of really good new releases, lol.
That was a darn good smoke. Think I needed to be moving around while smoking it or have some company while enjoying it. Will have to revisit it in a smaller size down the road.
Thanks for the opportunity to partake in the game Alien!
Cigar B was very familiar tasting, but had some serious burn issues and the wrapper was coming undone the whole way through. I'm going to guess a Sol Cubano CC robusto.
Comments
Cigar A: Torpedo. Wrapper is milk chocolate with moderate veining and tooth. Smooth even construction with no soft spots. Pre-light draw is easy and tastes of pepper. Wrapper is probably corojo. Initial light tastes of pepper, nuts and sweet cedar, tastes very much like a corojo wrapped cigar. Nuttiness fades into the second third and the pepper picks up some, overall the complexity and amount of flavor has dropped. Cigar continues in same fashion. My guess for Cigar A: 5 Vegas Limitada 2009.
Cigar B: Toro. Maduro. No review. Guess Cigar B: CAO MX2
Cigar C: Torpedo. Wrapper is a dark brown, almost maduro shade, looks and tastes like habano. Draw is easy with solid construction, no soft spots. Initial tastes are pepper and wood with a ligero twang on the exhale. Not much deviation from that profile. Guess Cigar C: Cu-Avana Intenso.
Cigar A was one I haven't had in a few years and happened to find a few locally. Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra. Solid, powerful cigar. I'll have to have one this week and compare it to your review.
Cigar B was definitely a maduro. One of my favorite $5 cigars. Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro. Mmm...
Cigar C is another favotire maduro of mine when I can find them at a reasonable price. Graycliff 1666 Maduro.
Again, sorry it took me so dang long to get them out Joe. Computer exploded and family/holiday stuff really was insane. Hope you like the mystery sticks and the extras I included for you.
Thanks for the sticks Phil. I'm looking forward to trying that RP Signature mini-salamon, and the Achilles is a pretty solid smoke in my book.
I'll have to give this some more thought!
Gotta say that I'm clueless on this one. It had very classic cigar tastes, IMO. It was a torpedo, and very smooth and creamy, but smoked like a meal!
I'm going to guess Padilla Miami Torpedo.
Thanks for the opportunity to partake in the game Alien!