What happened to The Great HBT Stogie Thread

[Sprouthog]

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. View attachment 554053

Crazy weather it was warmer in Seattle when I arrived home than it was in Orlando when I left.

 

[6midgets]

They canceled work again today so now I’m on day 6 of my 4 day weekend. Today I had an el corojo from HC. This is the first stick that I would describe as earthy. It kinda has a spicy dirt and wood taste that I really dig. There is also this very faint men’s cologne flavor but I’m not sure what it is. Does anyone know what I’m talking about?

 

[Rhaop]

They canceled work again today so now I’m on day 6 of my 4 day weekend. Today I had an el corojo from HC. This is the first stick that I would describe as earthy. It kinda has a spicy dirt and wood taste that I really dig. There is also this very faint men’s cologne flavor but I’m not sure what it is. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? View attachment 554193

I thought Maryland was bad when we got snow, you guys barely got a dusting looks like lol

 

[6midgets]

I thought Maryland was bad when we got snow, you guys barely got a dusting looks like lol

Yeah we don’t have any snow plows or salting equipment down here so if it sticks to the roads then everything shuts down

 

[Rhaop]

Yeah we don’t have any snow plows or salting equipment down here so if it sticks to the roads then everything shuts down

Maryland drivers in rain/snow/ice have two speeds, unreasonably slow or insanely fast and it makes my 50min commute hell even when we get just a dusting

People laugh about the south getting snow and I’m like wow worry about your own driving!!

 

[TwistedHops]

Cigar drop, some of these were from my amazing fiancé who knows how to pick em

 

[6midgets]

How was that Southern Draw?

 

[TwistedHops]

Very good, I'm very impressed. Age will be kind to them too

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Can't sell the damaged stock so...

 

[Rhaop]

Friday night boys, Cheers [emoji482]

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[6midgets]

I have to work second shift tonight so no beer with this one. I have found cream soda to pair well with Maduros when you can’t consume alcohol. This is the first Rocky Patel that I’ve had that I didn’t fall in love with. Not a bad stick but for the price I’d rather have a My Father.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

I have to work second shift tonight so no beer with this one. I have found cream soda to pair well with Maduros when you can’t consume alcohol. This is the first Rocky Patel that I’ve had that I didn’t fall in love with. Not a bad stick but for the price I’d rather have a My Father. View attachment 554535

Just sounds like your tastes maturing. I used to really enjoy RP when I first got into cigars and now there aren't many of his I care for. Personally I think he focuses on making too many blends instead of making fewer blends that are really fantastic.

Started my day with a 15 year old Swisher called a Bering. It was pretty fantastic

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[6midgets]

@Sprouthog what size cigar is that? double Churchill?

 

[Sprouthog]

@Sprouthog what size cigar is that? double Churchill?

Monte 1 lancero. Very good.

 

[6midgets]

Monte 1 lancero. Very good.

Are all lancero's that length? Or is that just a Monte thing?

 

[TwistedHops]

Very smooth and rich cigar

 

[TwistedHops]

Are all lancero's that length? Or is that just a Monte thing?

Standard cuban lancero size is 7.5 inches

 

[HoppyDaze]

Can't sell the damaged stock so...View attachment 554349

Somebody’s got to do it.

 

[Minky]

Just sounds like your tastes maturing. I used to really enjoy RP when I first got into cigars and now there aren't many of his I care for. Personally I think he focuses on making too many blends instead of making fewer blends that are really fantastic.

Started my day with a 15 year old Swisher called a Bering. It was pretty fantastic
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Wow! I almost forgot about Bering. My first experiences in cigar smoking began with the standard drugstore fare like Swisher Sweets, graduating to the AyC Grenadier and Garcia y Vegas and, ultimately, to the 5-pack Berings in the aluminum tubes. I was sure I had arrived in the true high-end cigar world.

I was surprised that they still exist and have been reading about them. Sounds like they may be right up my alley; a flavorful mild/medium cigar. I'll have to include a couple in my next order.

 

[Rhaop]

My HB Pils and streaming the game while enjoying a stick I picked up from a b&m in Charleston, SC

 

[Sprouthog]

Are all lancero's that length? Or is that just a Monte thing?

6.5 to 7.5 and 38 to 44RG are common measurements for lanceros.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Started with the Illusione, wrapping up with the Archetype that a rep came into the shop and gave me

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[6midgets]

I finally got some time to chill so I decided to try this Hupmann Reserve Churchill paired with some curmudgeon from 12/2016.

 

[6midgets]

So I decided to go for round 2 with a stick that I’ve had my eye on since it arrived. It’s a Torano Exodus 1959. I’m not sure what the dates on cigars mean. If y’all could enlighten me that would be great. It’s got a band on it that reads 50 years. Is that the age of some of the blend or an anniversary? This was a really great smoke. Super creamy and smooth with a nice roasted dark coco and coffee taste. I’m definitely getting more of these.

 

[Sprouthog]

So I decided to go for round 2 with a stick that I’ve had my eye on since it arrived. It’s a Torano Exodus 1959. I’m not sure what the dates on cigars mean. If y’all could enlighten me that would be great. It’s got a band on it that reads 50 years. Is that the age of some of the blend or an anniversary? This was a really great smoke. Super creamy and smooth with a nice roasted dark coco and coffee taste. I’m definitely getting more of these. View attachment 554730

Good cigar. It was to commemorate the Torano family leaving Cuba.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Good cigar. It was to commemorate the Torano family leaving Cuba.

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How are those smoking?

 

[6midgets]

I got me a quickie in before work today. Great smoke.

 

[Sprouthog]

How are those smoking?

Finally losing its youth and smoking well.

 

[TwistedHops]

Gigante!

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[6midgets]

I’m enjoying a RP Decade while I fill a bourbon barrel with an American Stout that I brewed 2 months ago.

 

[Rhaop]

I’m enjoying a RP Decade while I fill a bourbon barrel with an American Stout that I brewed 2 months ago. View attachment 555020

Very nice, how’s the rp?

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Jalapeño. Another damaged stick I needed to dispose of. Super shots just landed. At $7/stick go find them and buy as many as you can before they are gone again.

 

[6midgets]

Very nice, how’s the rp?

The first time I had the Decade I thought it was the best cigar I have ever had, so I bought a few more. However, since I've been smoking more complex sticks the Rocky Patels aren't as magnificent as they used to be for me. I would still recommend them however in the future I'll be buying My Father's instead.

 

[Sprouthog]

 

[6midgets]

I’m mashing in with this smoke bomb. This thing is ridiculously smoky. It’s really strong at first but mellowed out nicely. I think you could smoke some meat over this cigar.