The Charlottesville Pass

[cigardawg]

Oh that's right, I forgot to submit guess, I'd say some sort of Torano cigar :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Hey, Norcal. Great review on this stick BTW. I had hoped that a few months of age had evened these out a little, but it seems they do have a bit of harshness on them still. I, like you, think they have a great aroma. The cigar is a Nicaraguan Puro called Grand Nica. It is made by Torano in their Nicaraguan facility. It's a great value cigar that I have enjoyed for years, but this last batch seemed young or different, not sure which yet. Sorry about the throat burn thing , I had hoped that I had aged that out of them.

Looking forward to your next review. :thumbs:

 

[bfreebern]

I smoked M5(my old softball number) and really enjoyed it. Great looking robusto. Nice colorado wrapper. Smooth, medium bodied w/ lots of smoke. Espresso, cedar, cocoa and maybe a little honey thrown in the mix. Perfect burn. I'm gonna guess a Juan Lopez #2.

 

[NorCalCigarLover]

Hey, Norcal. Great review on this stick BTW. I had hoped that a few months of age had evened these out a little, but it seems they do have a bit of harshness on them still. I, like you, think they have a great aroma. The cigar is a Nicaraguan Puro called Grand Nica. It is made by Torano in their Nicaraguan facility. It's a great value cigar that I have enjoyed for years, but this last batch seemed young or different, not sure which yet. Sorry about the throat burn thing , I had hoped that I had aged that out of them.

Believe it or not, I was going to guess a Nica of some sort. I haven't had very good luck with Nica cigars lately. Thanks for the smoke!

 

[Swifty]

After finishing smoking my official guess (please try not to laugh at the rookie ) is a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto.

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Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding...we have a winner. Well, actually, the cigar was a RP Vintage 1990 Robusto, but that was a pretty damn good guess. Good palate. Only real difference in these is the wrapper, anyway. That was a great review, swifty. I'm out of touch this weekend, but be looking to your mail box next week.

Thanks for playing...can't wait to hear your next review.

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Go ahead, laugh at the rookie now. That's "rookie with the first correct guess" to all you. :sign: :laugh:

I better not get too cocky, I'm still a long way from snatching the pebble from master's hand and I seriously doubt if I can go 2 for 2.
Thank you to the hosts for the cigars and for putting on this most excellent pass. :thumbs:

 

[mrjinglesusa]

Things seem to have slowed down going from IL to IL. :sign:

EDIT: Stupid typo and grammatical error. SC has it quoted for posterity.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

You entered 0103 8555 7494 4167 8247

Your item was delivered at 11:35 am on May 19, 2005 in LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047.

What's up George?

 

[ggiese]

You entered 0103 8555 7494 4167 8247

Your item was delivered at 11:35 am on May 19, 2005 in LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047.

What's up George?

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Sorry - it's at my office. I haven't been there in a few days... I was wondering why I didn't get it at the house. I'll be there tomorrow and pick it up (I gotta go there anyway, my PAYCHECK is there!!!Woo Hoo!!!)

Sorry for the delay, guys...

 

[mrjinglesusa]

You entered 0103 8555 7494 4167 8247

Your item was delivered at 11:35 am on May 19, 2005 in LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047.

What's up George?

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Sorry - it's at my office. I haven't been there in a few days... I was wondering why I didn't get it at the house. I'll be there tomorrow and pick it up (I gotta go there anyway, my PAYCHECK is there!!!Woo Hoo!!!)

Sorry for the delay, guys...

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No problem! Just curious where it went. Looks like someone needs to go to the office more. How do they feel about you just coming in to pick up paychecks? I need a job like that.

 

[ggiese]

Oh, I wish it were that simple, Dr. J. All over the damn map, and rarely in the office!!! But I do like going to the office to pick up box passes and paychecks!!!

 

[SamClemmons]

Thigns seem to have slown down going from IL to IL. :sign:

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I don't think "slown" is a word... but if it is I don't think it means what you think it means but if it does it's probably just a coincidence.

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[mrjinglesusa]

Thigns seem to have slown down going from IL to IL.  :sign:

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I don't think "slown" is a word... but if it is I don't think it means what you think it means but if it does it's probably just a coincidence.

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Are still you still around? :sign: And you are right, it isn't a word, but it does mean what I think it means.

 

[SamClemmons]

I been in Spain and Gibraltar dog.... smokin' the best cigars in the world, drinking the best coffee in the world and not thinkin' about this place AT ALL.... LMAO.

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[ggiese]

I been in Spain and Gibraltar dog.... smokin' the best cigars in the world, drinking the best coffee in the world and not thinkin' about this place AT ALL.... LMAO.

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Go ahead, rub it in...

But, what's nice Neal - I've never experienced it, so I don't miss it... Now, you sir...

 

[NorCalCigarLover]

I been in Spain and Gibraltar dog.... smokin' the best cigars in the world, drinking the best coffee in the world and not thinkin' about this place AT ALL.... LMAO.

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Riiiiiight ..... we know you thought about us while sippin a fine Rioja :love:

 

[ggiese]

Okay - went through this bad boy today... Decisions, decisions...

First was deciding which Mystery Cigars to take. After fondling each one (drool on each...) - I chose the M-18 (nice construction, interesting size I've liked to smoke lately) and M-21 (I always am a sucker for those bigger ring gauge cigars).

As far as puts/takes:

Takes:

13. Monte Buena Fortuna - smoked my last one recently and wanted another - Thanks!
45. La Aurora Preferidos #1 - Heard the hype, now I want to see what the big deal is.
69. Party short ISOM - Not tried one of these yet.

Puts:
72. Trinidad Dominican Fundadore
73. Partagas Limited Reserve (green label) Regale
74. SLR-A '03 ISOM
75. Petrus Fortis Anejo #2

If this meets with the hosts approval, I'll pack this bad boy up and send it on its way tomorrow!!!

Thanks for letting me play! :thumbs:

 

[mrjinglesusa]

Looks great George! :thumbs:

 

[cigardawg]

Those look great to me, George. Nice plays. :thumbs:

 

[LC-Smoker]

Looks good to me as well. Glad you got some smokes that you were looking for!!!

 

[alexgtp]

Yeah when I saw the addy that was in the pass I was like hmm thats odd. BUt thats waht the prewritten label had so I stuck to it.

Sorry George..

 

[SamClemmons]

I been in Spain and Gibraltar dog.... smokin' the best cigars in the world, drinking the best coffee in the world and not thinkin' about this place AT ALL.... LMAO.

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Riiiiiight ..... we know you thought about us while sippin a fine Rioja :love:

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Wrong. HC 7/rocks and a BRC brought you scrubs to mind but it was fleeting.

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