Today's Smoke 2020

[cabaiguan juan]

Protocol blue toro. It’s strong.

 

[Pugman1943]

I committed to try the El Oso Mama, and it arrived today. That was fast. This has had three hours rest so I consider it ROTT. The wrapper is rolled with love. You can barely see the leaf as it folds. The is a bit of tooth in a small area and the two veins are not pressed out, but not a big deal with this guy. I have seldom seen a cap cut, and placed so well. I have occluded taste buds so I can't do the deep magic. That said, I did a dry draw, the hay was there. On lighting things changed. And I now realize this should be in the Review section. Not tonight. Medium at best, but with chocolate and a fruit, and now a spice component. Good smoke Cgardan, and brothers, yes, I'd buy again.

 

[CigSid]

I committed to try the El Oso Mama, and it arrived today. That was fast. This has had three hours rest so I consider it ROTT. The wrapper is rolled with love. You can barely see the leaf as it folds. The is a bit of tooth in a small area and the two veins are not pressed out, but not a big deal with this guy. I have seldom seen a cap cut, and placed so well. I have occluded taste buds so I can't do the deep magic. That said, I did a dry draw, the hay was there. On lighting things changed. And I now realize this should be in the Review section. Not tonight. Medium at best, but with chocolate and a fruit, and now a spice component. Good smoke Cgardan, and brothers, yes, I'd buy again.

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Nice review Pug!!

 

[Thoughts]

A very smooth FSG from an awesome brother

 

[Pugman1943]

Oliva M Monticello churchill. Beautiful morning, 80°, bit of a breeze and my body is ok for the moment. This is second one, very full body, deep, rich, flavorful. An interesting departure from there V and Melanio line.

 

[modo22]

Illusione H-town lancero

 

[kann]

Long day of driving...

 

[Pugman1943]

Long day of driving...

brother kann, it is notable to see, and share your suffering. We suffer with you in this case. Perhaps you need to find a longer road and suffer further?

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[CgarDan]

Warped La Colmena On the mild side of medium both flavor and strength wise. Perfect construction and burn. Flavor profile is woodsy with a bit of spice and floral/herb notes Reminds me of AVO or Davidoff I’m soMe way

 

[H. Vachon]

First time trying one of these. Definitely did not suck!

 

[cabaiguan juan]

Oliva M Monticello churchill. Beautiful morning, 80°, bit of a breeze and my body is ok for the moment. This is second one, very full body, deep, rich, flavorful. An interesting departure from there V and Melanio line.

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What is the story behind the Serie M? I’ve never heard of that line before.

 

[Pugman1943]

Sent you a private email Juan. Hell of a good smoke.

 

[CgarDan]

15 Por Larranga Montecarlos

 

[TexasTraveler]

 

[mjolnir01]

HVC Serie A Perlas

 

[wingman1974]

Out enjoying the 70 degrees and rain (always appreciated in Texas this time of year). I went back to a staple smoke thats just so comfortable. Heavy smoke with solid nicotine, medium earth with tiny hints of sweet notes. Enjoy the weekend BOTL!

 

[CigSid]

This is the youngest cigar I have had in years, and I gotta say... it was good! Strong! Kicked my ass!! (PLPC May 19)

 

[tone-ny]

2019 H. Upmann No. 2 from our group buy. Can't believe how good this cigar was.

 

[Pugman1943]

Punch Classico. Powerhouse, a butt whoopin, but 72° and whisper wind. As Wingman said, a surprise storm was stole from Oklahoma and donated 2.5" of rain. Lots of wind, short on noise. Watched it from from bed with classical music playing from Horowitz in Moscow.

 

[modo22]

This is the youngest cigar I have had in years, and I gotta say... it was good! Strong! Kicked my ass!! (PLPC May 19)

Wow, a PLPC that kicked your ass!?! I am surprised. Its been a few years since I had those, but I always remember them for the creamy buttery goodness...not strength?