Tuesday 16th June 2009

[larrysputnik]

I'm not sure yet, but I think I will have a Sol Cubano Connecticut.

[whisky77]

Priorities.

I have been running around like a crazy person today since first light, but still managed to do two Coloniales.

After all you have to get your priorities in order.
Currently going through these like nobodys` business.
I have seen the light as far as these are concerned.

[daverave999]

Tuesday 16th June 2009

Outside on the patio again, in what has turned into cloudy weather...

I couldn't decide what I fancied to smoke so I went for one of the Flor de Cano freebies from 1001. Now, bearing in mind the last one was a bit harsh and overly strong on the tobacco flavour, I'm quite surprised by this one.

I'd stored this one at 70% rather than 65 % for a few months (at a guess) and it's nowhere near as bad. Almost a hint of chocolate in there. Not particularly attractive to look at but if the remaining two I have are anything like this, I'll probably get a box in for non-aficionado mates and drunken times.

[daverave999]

Bugger. Can we get some thread merging going on please?
Took too long writing it!

[larrysputnik]

Merger completed. Another magnificent mod play!

[daverave999]

Thanks! One mod point to you.

[cj121]

Seeing double here! Will this get moved too?

D4 outback earlier whilst doing a little typing. Nice weather down this way Dave, so I'm going to spark up again after eating. Glad to see your variation on the humidity front had given reward. I brought a few of the FdC back from Cuba in January. From memory they were a panatella in cello (might be wrong, possibly corona. They're in a post somewhere). Like you note, strong tobacco, with few nuances. However, I did like the 'basic-ness' of them.

See Craig's giving his stick of the week some stick. Nice one mate, you show that box who's boss

[Mr Omneo]

Just before dinner I had Diplimaticos No 5... not sure if it was because i wasn't in the right mood but I didn't really enjoy it that much, found it a bit overpowering and slightly bitter, or maybe it's just not my type...having said that as Magnus Magnusson said, I've started so I'll finish I'll try another in a month or so and see what I think then

[cj121]

..having said that as Magnus Magnusson said, I've started so I'll finish

Good for you Mr O, nice to see perseverance
I'm in a similar situation as just got an RyJ Shorty on the go at 9, and had to pop over to the outlaws to sort something out. Come home to finish the job off now.Never quite the same I know, but once it warms up I'm sure we'll be fine

[Stevieboy]

Just before dinner I had Diplimaticos No 5... not sure if it was because i wasn't in the right mood but I didn't really enjoy it that much, found it a bit overpowering

If Dippys follow the same pattern as Montecristo then I would imagine they'd be very strong...I think the No5 is the most powerful of the Monte range. I've only smoked 2 or 3 but they blew my head off...

[daverave999]

Seeing double here! Nice weather down this way Dave

Was gorgeous here until I took most of my clothes off. I mean the weather.

If Dippys follow the same pattern as Montecristo then I would imagine they'd be very strong...I think the No5 is the most powerful of the Monte range. I've only smoked 2 or 3 but they blew my head off...

Strong in taste or nicotine?

[Mr Omneo]

If Dippys follow the same pattern as Montecristo then I would imagine they'd be very strong...I think the No5 is the most powerful of the Monte range. I've only smoked 2 or 3 but they blew my head off...

Interestingly it's been about 3 hours since I finished it but it's left a lingering after taste, strong but not unpleasant, like a double double espresso

[nicwing]

Can't wait to see Ryan's list (if he can remember what he smoked, met at the Summer Party and he had quite a day!)

I smoked one of the new Monte Opens, think I enjoyed it but among all the Champagne and the Hurly Burley I'm not sure. Got a couple more to try out though so will report back.