MiamiCubano
El Martillo (My Boxing Name)
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Specimen - Padilla Miami 8&11 - Salamon
Specs -
7.25 x 57
Wrapper - Nicaragua
Binder - Nicaragua
Filler - Nicaragua
After an awesomely grilled churassco steak, I decide to head back out to my rear balcony this evening to watch the sunset and catch the Marlins game (as well as PIP the Yanks game, hoping they continue their losing streak :sign: at the time of this posting, the Yanks are down by 3, and the Marlins are kicking ass). My rear balcony is the one that has the newly-hung LCD, so that's where I ventured again for this smoke. I also coupled it with a Polish beer that a good friend of mine had given me (among others). This beer was a new one for me and is, roughly, the Polish equivalent of Coors. At 5.6% alcohol per volume, it simply didn't do it for me. But, I carried on with it nonetheless. Also decided to snap a few pics tonight, and the battery died before the session finished. So, there are only a few pics this time:
Sunset this evening:
The sunsets over Miami and Biscayne Bay are often gorgeous, moreso than the sunrises over the Atlantic. Here's one I found from a little while ago...the sunset this evening was not quite as spectacular, but still beautiful:
The Polish Coors:
The specimen:
This particular stick has been sleeping for the past (roughly) seven months, so I figured it was time to sacrifice it to the cigar gods. It is absolutely a gorgeous specimen to behold. Perhaps the creme de la creme of the Ocho y Once line in Padilla, and just holding it feels as if you are holding a masterpiece. Clip it, pre-light draw is flawless. Toast, light and the heavenly session begins.
First tastes are of wood, leaves, forest and just a hint of spice/pepper. Some leather tones are present as well, but very understated. There is also a taste of just good, pure, clean tobacco. These flavors stay present throughout, and never really become much stronger than as when it first started. My smoking buddy was out with his mother today, so I was free to see just how long I could make this ash. It held for quite awhile, but as I was watching the game(s), I became distracted and bumped it, and off it came. I got a pic in however, with the fleeting bits of battery I had left:
The cigar continued to burn flawlessly, with the wonderful tastes never fading off or becoming too strong. Strength wise, it is very much in the Pepin line of tastes, but not too strong by any means. Just good. Damn good. I have a few more of these sticks remaining, and I think I'll give them another six or seven months and then revisit them. But, having smoked a couple when I first got the box, I can attest that they are just as good "fresh" as they are with some down-time on them.
The night continued to fall upon Miami Beach, with the lights of Joe Robbie stadium (it will always be Joe Robbie...not Pro Player, Dolphin, or whatever the hell they are calling it these days) off in the distance where the Marlins are slamming the Braves. Finish this stick up to the nub and sit for a while and just contemplate what a damn fine smoke these are.
If you have tried the 8&11 line, then you somewhat know what to expect. Still, if you haven't tried the wonderful Salamon, I cannot encourage you enough to do so. It's definitely the front-runner of all the 8&11s available. Highly recommended as to the stick, pass on the Polish Coors.
Specs -
7.25 x 57
Wrapper - Nicaragua
Binder - Nicaragua
Filler - Nicaragua
After an awesomely grilled churassco steak, I decide to head back out to my rear balcony this evening to watch the sunset and catch the Marlins game (as well as PIP the Yanks game, hoping they continue their losing streak :sign: at the time of this posting, the Yanks are down by 3, and the Marlins are kicking ass). My rear balcony is the one that has the newly-hung LCD, so that's where I ventured again for this smoke. I also coupled it with a Polish beer that a good friend of mine had given me (among others). This beer was a new one for me and is, roughly, the Polish equivalent of Coors. At 5.6% alcohol per volume, it simply didn't do it for me. But, I carried on with it nonetheless. Also decided to snap a few pics tonight, and the battery died before the session finished. So, there are only a few pics this time:
Sunset this evening:
The sunsets over Miami and Biscayne Bay are often gorgeous, moreso than the sunrises over the Atlantic. Here's one I found from a little while ago...the sunset this evening was not quite as spectacular, but still beautiful:
The Polish Coors:
The specimen:
This particular stick has been sleeping for the past (roughly) seven months, so I figured it was time to sacrifice it to the cigar gods. It is absolutely a gorgeous specimen to behold. Perhaps the creme de la creme of the Ocho y Once line in Padilla, and just holding it feels as if you are holding a masterpiece. Clip it, pre-light draw is flawless. Toast, light and the heavenly session begins.
First tastes are of wood, leaves, forest and just a hint of spice/pepper. Some leather tones are present as well, but very understated. There is also a taste of just good, pure, clean tobacco. These flavors stay present throughout, and never really become much stronger than as when it first started. My smoking buddy was out with his mother today, so I was free to see just how long I could make this ash. It held for quite awhile, but as I was watching the game(s), I became distracted and bumped it, and off it came. I got a pic in however, with the fleeting bits of battery I had left:
The cigar continued to burn flawlessly, with the wonderful tastes never fading off or becoming too strong. Strength wise, it is very much in the Pepin line of tastes, but not too strong by any means. Just good. Damn good. I have a few more of these sticks remaining, and I think I'll give them another six or seven months and then revisit them. But, having smoked a couple when I first got the box, I can attest that they are just as good "fresh" as they are with some down-time on them.
The night continued to fall upon Miami Beach, with the lights of Joe Robbie stadium (it will always be Joe Robbie...not Pro Player, Dolphin, or whatever the hell they are calling it these days) off in the distance where the Marlins are slamming the Braves. Finish this stick up to the nub and sit for a while and just contemplate what a damn fine smoke these are.
If you have tried the 8&11 line, then you somewhat know what to expect. Still, if you haven't tried the wonderful Salamon, I cannot encourage you enough to do so. It's definitely the front-runner of all the 8&11s available. Highly recommended as to the stick, pass on the Polish Coors.
hehe, how did You like it? I wonder if these are made in Poland with just US sticker. 
