What happened to The Great HBT Stogie Thread

[Minky]

This has turned into one of my regularsView attachment 551495

The Reserva Especial is considered a Med-Full, and I will occasionally lean that way, but am sometimes overwhelmed. I know you didn't like the regular Undercrown, but would you consider the Jaime to be milder.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Had this for the first time last night and was blown away. So damn good

 

[Rhaop]

Enjoyed a couple sticks and some bourbon at the local b&m with my brother and a couple friends, nice to relax somewhere warm and catch up with family

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[LarMoeCur]

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Ah..the good old short story! I'll hook more newbie cigar smokers with that stick than any other.

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[Minky]

This has turned into one of my regularsView attachment 551495

Hey 6midgets,
You're giving me a complex here . I hit the Quote button instead of the Reply, so you may not have seen it.
The Undercrown was a bit too peppery for me and a tad strong and I thought Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial may be to my liking. If you would, I'd like to get your comparison between the two.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Round 1

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Round 2
This one is impressing

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[Sprouthog]

Happy New Year!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Happy New Year! Man cave is coming along nicely

 

[6midgets]

Yes the Jamie is milder and smoother to me

 

[6midgets]

Hey 6midgets,
You're giving me a complex here . I hit the Quote button instead of the Reply, so you may not have seen it.
The Undercrown was a bit too peppery for me and a tad strong and I thought Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial may be to my liking. If you would, I'd like to get your comparison between the two.

yeah the undercrown was too peppery for me as well. It got a little milder after the 1/3. The Reserva Especial has a nice dark chocolate / leathery notes with a mild spicyness

 

[Minky]

yeah the undercrown was too peppery for me as well. It got a little milder after the 1/3. The Reserva Especial has a nice dark chocolate / leathery notes with a mild spicyness

Hey, thanks, buddy. I'm putting together an order and trying to branch out a little with a few more of the more flavorful ones without getting into knock-out territory. Connecticuts can be a little boring at times! I think I'll add a couple of the Garcias to the order. I appreciate the input.

 

[TwistedHops]

Too young, but some tasty oak and red pepper coming through

 

[TwistedHops]

NC snow [emoji14]

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[BrewinHooligan]

A crowned heads yellow rose tonight. Was pretty dang good

 

[TwistedHops]

A crowned heads yellow rose tonight. Was pretty dang goodView attachment 552446

Glad i bought a box to split!

I love the eastern standard and this is NOTHING like that. Bolder flavors, creamy, spicy pepper, full body, up there in strength.

$18 msrp? Ehhhhh.... no. I'd price it $11-12.

But i am really digging this!

 

[6midgets]

That guy is rocking a sweet monocle.

 

[6midgets]

I had me a great post championship stick tonight thanks to @BrewinHooligan. These are gonna age well in my humidor

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Have been giving smoking a rest over winter. I am just not fond of sitting outside (where I smoke) long enough to enjoy a cigar. But have been diligently monitoring my humidors and rotating their contents. The smell is heaven. I am getting eager to taste next spring when some of these have had some rest.

 

[6midgets]

One of my regulars. Great stick that doesn’t break the bank. Check one out if you get the chance

 

[Rhaop]

Glad i bought a box to split!

I love the eastern standard and this is NOTHING like that. Bolder flavors, creamy, spicy pepper, full body, up there in strength.

$18 msrp? Ehhhhh.... no. I'd price it $11-12.

But i am really digging this!View attachment 553014

That stick looks friggin tasty

I’m looking forward to this weekend with a break in the weather coming i’m planning a double batch brew day and hopefully enjoying a couple stogies on the deck

 

[6midgets]

I got this one out of a 92+ rating sampler. It’s good not great. It’s nice and smooth with hints of coffee and cocoa

 

[Minky]

Had a Jaime Garcia last night. A tad stronger than I expected but, it surprisingly mellowed out toward the end. I smoked it to a little nub. It will be interesting to see what a little age does for them. Thanks for the heads-up, 6midgets!

 

[6midgets]

View attachment 553216 Had a Jaime Garcia last night. A tad stronger than I expected but, it surprisingly mellowed out toward the end. I smoked it to a little nub. It will be interesting to see what a little age does for them. Thanks for the heads-up, 6midgets!

Yeah the first time I had one the first 3 or 4 puffs I took off of it where too strong for me but it mellows out real nice.

 

[TwistedHops]

Haute 10. Not my favorite but not bad at all!

 

[6midgets]

I’ve been in training this week so I’ve had time at the end of the day for a cigar. Today was my first Cohiba. It was mild and smooth with occasional hints of sweetness.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

This was chocolatey delicious

 

[6midgets]

This was a nice one while mashing.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

My cigar matches my boots [emoji23]

 

[6midgets]

 

[6midgets]

Hey 6,
I had a My Father Connecticut last night. VERY nice. Put that one on your short list!

Not a Connecticut, however I finally got around to trying a My Father and it was a really great smoke. It’s a little spicy and leather. I think I’m gonna get a few more of these and age them. This one is a little on the harsh side but I bet with some time it would be amazing. Oh and that’s my killer guard dog Zero in the background. This cigar is almost as long as he is.

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[6midgets]

@ Sprouthog I thought maybe you had quit cigars. I have seen you post in a while.

 

[6midgets]

Well my little four day weekend got extended by a day thanks to some Alabama snow. I figured it would be as good a time as any to checkout this Oliva O series.

 

[Sprouthog]

@ Sprouthog I thought maybe you had quit cigars. I have seen you post in a while.

Nope. A cold, the cold and a trip got the way. A positive is that i have some new stock that is ready to smoke.