Friday 1st August 2014

[tippexx]

Glory hallelujah at last, one that smoked without a massive side burn or the wrapper exploding. Lesson, don't smoke a BHK out in the cold and damp. Tasty enough but that's what I would expect, but if there was any change or progression it was too subtle for me. It's an easy smoke and I found it pretty mild to medium this afternoon. I did enjoy it, though rotating the cigar and making rainbows in the hologram is likely to be the most memorable bit.

[groundhog]

A Monte 4.
My first. I think it's pretty awesome tbh.
Nests the hell out of the party short from yesterday!

Sent from deepest darkest Yorkshire, by magic..

[Sean]

A Monte 4.
My first. I think it's pretty awesome tbh.
Nests the hell out of the party short from yesterday!

Sent from deepest darkest Yorkshire, by magic..

Looks like your getting a break mate [emoji106]

[groundhog]

Oh yeah!
Have sorted the kids for bedtime and wife has taken over 😁

Sent from deepest darkest Yorkshire, by magic..

[Simon Bolivar]

Sean, you were either very unlucky with the Short or very lucky with the No4, smoke more of each & the usual standard of both should become apparent.
Had a Punch SS No12 '02, this afternoo in Bournemouth, nicest smoke this week, so far. Yes aging works well for some brands & Punch is one of them.

[groundhog]

Groundhog, you were either very unlucky with the Short or very lucky with the No4, smoke more of each & the usual standard of both should become apparent.
Had a Punch SS No12 '02, this afternoo in Bournemouth, nicest smoke this week, so far. Yes aging works well for some brands & Punch is one of them.

ftfy
The short mainly tasted of tobacoo and not a lot else - I was totally underwhelmed given how everyone talks about them.
It was an ok smoke, just nothing special.
This monte 4 is a whole different world - it's amazing! On to the second third and it just keeps getting better!
You really think I might have just got a really good monte and a really bad short?
I'll get to find out soon as I have a box of shorts on their way to me... Fingers crossed it was just a dud...
How do the monte pe's generally compare to the 4's?

[sheppsea]

ftfy
The short mainly tasted of tobacoo and not a lot else - I was totally underwhelmed given how everyone talks about them.
It was an ok smoke, just nothing special.
This monte 4 is a whole different world - it's amazing! On to the second third and it just keeps getting better!
You really think I might have just got a really good monte and a really bad short?
I'll get to find out soon as I have a box of shorts on their way to me... Fingers crossed it was just a dud...
How do the monte pe's generally compare to the 4's?

I think the Petit Edmundos are in another league to the No. 4 - fantastic smokes

I find the No. 4 is inoffensive but keep a box for people who want to try a cigar for the first time when they come round

[groundhog]

I think the Petit Edmundos are in another league to the No. 4 - fantastic smokes

I find the No. 4 is inoffensive but keep a box for people who want to try a cigar for the first time when they come round

That sounds good - but as I'm one of the beginners would it be too much for me?

[SilentBOb]

I shouldn't think so, being a newbie as well the Petite Edmundo I had I really enjoyed. I guess its the take it slow and have a sugary drink and or some chocolate to hand then there should be no reason why you wouldn't enjoy it too [emoji3]

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[groundhog]

I shouldn't think so, being a newbie as well the Petite Edmundo I had I really enjoyed. I guess its the take it slow and have a sugary drink and or some chocolate to hand then there should be no reason why you wouldn't enjoy it too [emoji3]

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Sugar ftw!
Every smoke I have now, I have the a latte with sugar. Does the trick nicely....
Hope they're nice as I have some on the way too.[emoji2]

[SilentBOb]

Latte and a smoke is the perfect combo!!

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[sheppsea]

I shouldn't think so, being a newbie as well the Petite Edmundo I had I really enjoyed. I guess its the take it slow and have a sugary drink and or some chocolate to hand then there should be no reason why you wouldn't enjoy it too [emoji3]

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I agree - I can't imagine it being a problem (but then I never found Bolivars too bad either )

[cohibaIV]

Full Disclosure: The puro shown below was actually enjoyed last night, but since it was too late for the lads in London, I decided to report today. Thank You.

Ahhh, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Epicure No. 2 - June 2004. While the day was noting special, the puro turned it into a so-called "special occasion!" The unlit draw reminded me of mixed fruit, very pleasing, indeed. (Note the missing second band. )
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The draw was a bit tight, bringing into question the impact of age on a tight puro, but the smoke was creamy, smooth, delightful throughout. And the ash burned more white than grey, indicating the age of the leaf.

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And in the end, while this puro was a a nice smoke when it came out in 2004, it has definately matured with age. One of the best, if not the best, puro I've enjoyed this year!

Sadly, I have only two left from this righteous June 2004 box

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Names, Boy, Bag Boy, and those who know me well will attest to my lack of review writing skills, but I know what I like....AND I LOVE THIS 10 YEAR OLD PURO!

WOW!

Rare very Rare....

[TJCoro]

The Virgin TJ!

?almost a shot of you TJ from the screen reflection

WOW!

Rare very Rare....

You better believe it, buster....almost as rare as seeing a reflection of the late, great don TJ in a computer screen!!!.




Jay, Ray Jay

[PeeJay]

Latte and a smoke is the perfect combo!!

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