So I got my mystery stick yesterday. None of them smelled like a stripper so I figure no Acid's were snuck into the package, so I let them rest overnight in the humi and grabbed one for the drive home tonight.
They are not lettered in any way but all three are distinctive enough to tell the difference. One is an obvious Conneticut wrapper Toro, at first I was thinking ESV but the ring gauge is a touch too small to be a Perdomo(though thats a good thing IMO). Based on looks, feel and smell if I was forced to guess I'd say its a Cusano 18 Connie or an Avo.
The second is a Colorado wrapper which could be any number of things. Its also a very traditional robusto, guessing off looks, feel and smell is damn near impossible.
The third is a slightly Box Pressed Corona Maduro. Based on looks, feel and smell its a Padron 26 or 64. Although the Box Pressing at the foot seem a little more than on the Pardons. This is the one I brought with me for the ride home.
Smoked the Box Pressed Corona this afternoon. For the whole first half of the cigar I was going, I know this cigar, I know this cigar. I instantly new it wasn't a Padron but I knew I had smoked it before. I was sitting on the back deck started to get frustrated and then it hit me. Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve. I'm positive thats what it is.
Smoked the first of my mystery sticks from Maddy, a robusto-sized maduro, cigar "A". It had a great burn and perfect draw, overall very nice construction and quality. The taste was slightly sweet, with a little pepper through the nose and a faint coffee flavor. It was a very enjoyable smoke, not sure if I have had it before but I would definately like to have it again. To venture a guess, I would say it might be a La Perla Habana Black Pearl.
Just finished the second of my mystery sticks, cigar "C", from Maddy. This one was another great stick with excellent construction, burn, and draw. It reminded me of an Oliva O natural, but with less pepper and a little sweeter. Not sure what to guess it was, but I do think I have had it before. Maybe an Oliva G cameroon?
i'd enjoy getting in on these games. just have to get my rep up a little! dont want people thinking im just here to scam free cigars..maybe if i bombed or mysteried someone first itd work out!
Just finished my last mystery stick, cigar "B" from Maddy. This one was a natural wrapper (EcSu maybe?) in a toro size. Just like the other two, it had excellent construction, burn, and draw, and just like the other two, it was an awesome smoke. One of my favorite cigars is the ITC 10th Anniversary, and as I was smoking this one, I kept going back and forth trying to decide if that is what it was or not. I'm somewhat confident it wasn't but not 100%. I do need to know what this one was though, because I want more of it if it wasn't an ITC 10th Anniversary.
So, summing it up, my guesses are:
Cigar A - La Perla Habana Black Pearl
Cigar B - Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, possibly the ITC 10th Anniversary, but I don't think it is
Cigar C - Oliva G Cameroon
Oh, and to cholmes8310 and thizzcore, I am still looking for a mooch, but to stay with the general rules of the board, you need to have 25 posts and to be on the good trader list in order to play. As far as getting on the good trader list, if no one else has a problem with it, I don't mind sending either of you the mystery cigars. As for the 25 posts, just hang around, read, and reply to a few of the threads. It really won't take that long, and my offer has been up for over a week now with no bites, so it will probably still be up when either of you reach the 25 post minimum.
Oh, and to cholmes8310 and thizzcore, I am still looking for a mooch, but to stay with the general rules of the board, you need to have 25 posts and to be on the good trader list in order to play. As far as getting on the good trader list, if no one else has a problem with it, I don't mind sending either of you the mystery cigars. As for the 25 posts, just hang around, read, and reply to a few of the threads. It really won't take that long, and my offer has been up for over a week now with no bites, so it will probably still be up when either of you reach the 25 post minimum.
Yeah, rules is rules. No problems there. I didn't see that part before posting. No biggie.
Just finished my last mystery stick, cigar "B" from Maddy. This one was a natural wrapper (EcSu maybe?) in a toro size. Just like the other two, it had excellent construction, burn, and draw, and just like the other two, it was an awesome smoke. One of my favorite cigars is the ITC 10th Anniversary, and as I was smoking this one, I kept going back and forth trying to decide if that is what it was or not. I'm somewhat confident it wasn't but not 100%. I do need to know what this one was though, because I want more of it if it wasn't an ITC 10th Anniversary.
So, summing it up, my guesses are:
Cigar A - La Perla Habana Black Pearl
Cigar B - Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, possibly the ITC 10th Anniversary, but I don't think it is
Cigar C - Oliva G Cameroon
How'd I do Maddy?
Not too shabby Alien.
A - CAO Gold Maduro
B - La Vieja Habana Cameroon
C - Oliva V
Damn, I've had the LVH Cameroon before too, but the one I had previously was nowhere near that good. I had a robusto, and it didn't have any age on it really, maybe that is why? I am going to have to give them another look, a very serious look. The Oliva V I should've known, but I have only had one of those before. And I've never had the CAO Gold Maduro, so no shock there. Thanks again for the sticks man, it was a blast.
Damn, I've had the LVH Cameroon before too, but the one I had previously was nowhere near that good. I had a robusto, and it didn't have any age on it really, maybe that is why? I am going to have to give them another look, a very serious look. The Oliva V I should've known, but I have only had one of those before. And I've never had the CAO Gold Maduro, so no shock there. Thanks again for the sticks man, it was a blast.
Hey Alien... how'd you like that Oliva V? They are awesome sticks. I like them in the double toro's 6 X 60.
Yeah the "G" in the Maduro's have become a regular stick in my humi, they are very nice. I just love the Series V in the Double Toro. They were such a HUGE cigar and the flavors from the halfway point down to the very short nub are just fantastic. Oliva is quickly becoming a favorite brand of mine. Can't say I have tried any Oliva that I didn't like yet.
Same here for the most part. I just tried them too, got a couple of samplers maybe a month ago, but so far I've tried both varients of the O and the G, the Connecticut Reserve, the V, the MB3, and all four varients of the Nub line. The only ones I didn't care for are the Nubs (other than the Maduro).
I can vouch for CHolmes and he now has over 25 posts.
Of course he sits next to me at work so if he goes AWOL on anyone I can just whack him over the head with my laptop to straighten him out!
I have traded with him & split boxes etc.
It easier when you sit next to someone = see laptop over the head rule!
I can vouch for CHolmes and he now has over 25 posts. Of course he sits next to me at work so if he goes AWOL on anyone I can just whack him over the head with my laptop to straighten him out! I have traded with him & split boxes etc. It easier when you sit next to someone = see laptop over the head rule!
He's a big talker. I'm bigger than he is... however, he does kind of control my future here, so I guess I should keep my mouth shut! haha
Alien,
If you want to save a penny or two you can combine Cholmes and my movie shipment into 1 box.
We can dissect them when they arrive. Just mark whats for who, we work together.
Alien,
If you want to save a penny or two you can combine Cholmes and my movie shipment into 1 box.
We can dissect them when they arrive. Just mark whats for who, we work together.
Mine are "mystery" sticks, meaning unbanded. So it ought to be pretty easy to figure out! haha...
Edit: Alien, this is a good idea, if it doesn't matter to you. We literally sit in cubes right across from each other.
Fine with me. I already sent both of you PMs, lol, but I can just ship to one address. I will put them in two different bags and mark the bags, but like Chase said, his bag will have three unbanded sticks in it. Just gotta make sure I don't send any regular versions of the mystery sticks to Neil, lol.
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They are not lettered in any way but all three are distinctive enough to tell the difference. One is an obvious Conneticut wrapper Toro, at first I was thinking ESV but the ring gauge is a touch too small to be a Perdomo(though thats a good thing IMO). Based on looks, feel and smell if I was forced to guess I'd say its a Cusano 18 Connie or an Avo.
The second is a Colorado wrapper which could be any number of things. Its also a very traditional robusto, guessing off looks, feel and smell is damn near impossible.
The third is a slightly Box Pressed Corona Maduro. Based on looks, feel and smell its a Padron 26 or 64. Although the Box Pressing at the foot seem a little more than on the Pardons. This is the one I brought with me for the ride home.
Now that I've got your attention, I'll ask again. Who wants some free mystery cigars?
So, summing it up, my guesses are:
Cigar A - La Perla Habana Black Pearl
Cigar B - Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, possibly the ITC 10th Anniversary, but I don't think it is
Cigar C - Oliva G Cameroon
How'd I do Maddy?
Yeah, rules is rules. No problems there. I didn't see that part before posting. No biggie.
A - CAO Gold Maduro
B - La Vieja Habana Cameroon
C - Oliva V
Of course he sits next to me at work so if he goes AWOL on anyone I can just whack him over the head with my laptop to straighten him out!
I have traded with him & split boxes etc.
It easier when you sit next to someone = see laptop over the head rule!
He's a big talker. I'm bigger than he is... however, he does kind of control my future here, so I guess I should keep my mouth shut! haha
You've got mail.
Mine are "mystery" sticks, meaning unbanded. So it ought to be pretty easy to figure out! haha...
Edit: Alien, this is a good idea, if it doesn't matter to you. We literally sit in cubes right across from each other.