Max's Cigar Journey

[ha_banos]

I must say you are doing really well gathering an interesting selection of cigars as you find your way!! I hope you are keeping notes! These will be really handy over time!

I do have an observation, see it?

Diplomáticos El Ambajador 2015 - limited release, discontinued 2015
La Gloria Cubana Serie D No.5 2017 - limited release, discontinued 2017
Trinidad Coloniales 2015 - 4 years aged
Vegas Robaina Clásicos 2006 - discontinued 2012

Need to get me some Mananitas!

[Max A]

I must say you are doing really well gathering an interesting selection of cigars as you find your way!! I hope you are keeping notes! These will be really handy over time!

I do have an observation, see it?

Diplomáticos El Ambajador 2015 - limited release, discontinued 2015
La Gloria Cubana Serie D No.5 2017 - limited release, discontinued 2017
Trinidad Coloniales 2015 - 4 years aged
Vegas Robaina Clásicos 2006 - discontinued 2012

Need to get me some Mananitas!

Well observed! I definitely got lucky with these ones! A nice few to add to the list.

As for note taking, I do some basic note taking but I feel my ability to compare is improving with each cigar. Originally I didn't really know what' was a good cigar for me as I had no experiences to compare with. I currently use Evernote for my note taking, but I will be creating a review document using Google Sheets, I'll score each cigar on certain things, as well as a quick general review. It could be useful to share with other people for them to compare too! Potentially, multiple people could use the same template and we could link all the sheets, so for example you could search a specific box code to read trusted reviews from people you know before pulling the trigger on a new box...

[ha_banos]

Well observed! I definitely got lucky with these ones! A nice few to add to the list.

As for note taking, I do some basic note taking but I feel my ability to compare is improving with each cigar. Originally I didn't really know what' was a good cigar for me as I had no experiences to compare with. I currently use Evernote for my note taking, but I will be creating a review document using Google Sheets, I'll score each cigar on certain things, as well as a quick general review. It could be useful to share with other people for them to compare too! Potentially, multiple people could use the same template and we could link all the sheets, so for example you could search a specific box code to read trusted reviews from people you know before pulling the trigger on a new box...

Nah. That wasn't my hobservation. 'Twas that you are going to have to start investing in your own ageing stock!!!

[Max A]

Nah. That wasn't my hobservation. 'Twas that you are going to have to start investing in your own ageing stock!!!

Yes... I'm thinking about this a lot more now. I want to try some more cigars and hopefully I'll be clearer on what I'll invest in. I need to give Montecristo another shot this week for example, it didn't do much for me the first time.

I suspect the first box purchase will happen in the next 2-3 months... Then you will have all officially dragged me down with you

[Max A]

So as some of you know I've been hunting for some 30th birthday smokes. Introducing Birthday Cigar No.1.

The legend that is Haaltert has supplied me with a Cohiba Robusto Supremos LE 2014

[ha_banos]

Very nice! Enjoy.

My BIL was given one by his good friend who's in the restaurant business. He gave it to me because I got him started on cigars and he's convinced he wouldn't appreciate it. Idiot that I am I declined it Think they were retailing over here at 100£ a stick at the time. He's still waiting for a special occasion.

[Max A]

I had an opportunity to get hold of some aged cigars that Simon Bolivar kindly offered!

ERDM DT x2 -2013
JLP PC x3 - 2017
SC Principle x2 - 2017
Fonseca x 2 - 1998
Belinda Selectos Finos - 2000
JL PC - 2001





But....I noticed a tube was in with the others too....no branding and I thought it must have accidentally been placed in the package. I was WRONG!!!

Introducing Birthday Smoke No.2. and the kindest gift I think I've ever received from someone...

H. Upmann EL 2005....Simon is a true gent for making this happen. It will not be forgotten.

[Max A]

Very nice! Enjoy.

My BIL was given one by his good friend who's in the restaurant business. He gave it to me because I got him started on cigars and he's convinced he wouldn't appreciate it. Idiot that I am I declined it Think they were retailing over here at 100£ a stick at the time. He's still waiting for a special occasion.

Hopefully he finds an occasion soon... Or convince him his days of occasions are over and you have big one on the way 😉👍🏻

[mbro12]

Awesome smokes bud. My 30th next month too and like you, I’ve also made sure I have a good smoke on hand too. Enjoy!


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[Max A]

Awesome smokes bud. My 30th next month too and like you, I’ve also made sure I have a good smoke on hand too. Enjoy!


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Thanks a lot! What are your plans for the day? Due to my injury I'll be hopefully getting in the garden for a smoke and a drink or two! (Weather permitting...)

[mbro12]

Thanks a lot! What are your plans for the day? Due to my injury I'll be hopefully getting in the garden for a smoke and a drink or two! (Weather permitting...)

Nothing for the day, I’ll be at work!

Planning to go away for the weekend to Newcastle and go for a meal and watch some NFL afterwards. However, all this going on, I’m not sure whether it’ll happen ☹️
At least I can have a smoke on or around the big day 👍


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[Max A]

Nothing for the day, I’ll be at work!

Planning to go away for the weekend to Newcastle and go for a meal and watch some NFL afterwards. However, all this going on, I’m not sure whether it’ll happen ☹️
At least I can have a smoke on or around the big day 👍


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Whatever happens, make the most of it and remember to post some photos 🙂👍🏻

[mbro12]

Whatever happens, make the most of it and remember to post some photos 🙂👍🏻

Will do buddy.

You planning on lighting both of those up on the day? How do you find smoking 2 in a day? I need to leave a looong gap (normally a day) otherwise my taste is dulled massively


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[Max A]

Will do buddy.

You planning on lighting both of those up on the day? How do you find smoking 2 in a day? I need to leave a looong gap (normally a day) otherwise my taste is dulled massively


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Good question... I've only smoked 2 cigars in one day on one occasion and it went well. I think I'll be alright as long as they are spaced out by a good 3-4 hours 😉👍🏻

[Simon Bolivar]

Good question... I've only smoked 2 cigars in one day on one occasion and it went well. I think I'll be alright as long as they are spaced out by a good 3-4 hours 😉👍🏻

Hi Max, Lovely photo of the parcel I sent, hope you get to enjoy them all. If you try to smoke the Cohiba & the H.Upmann on your birthday, I'd suggest having the H.U. after a good lunch & the Cohiba after a good dinner. The only problem with that might be the weather, with smoking in the garden so have brunch at 11:00 & dinner or a heavy snack at least 16:00, hopefully then, you'll be able to finish it before the temp drops too much to enjoy the flav's of the cigar. Looking fwd to seeing the pics of the day. If weather not great, I'd just smoke one of the pair & have a smaller first cigar, like the ERDM DT oe El Principle..