Friday 16th June 2O17

[smokey joe]

Starting vintage Friday off with a 197Os John Knight Royal Jamaica, thanks to [MENTION=941]Simon Bolivar[/MENTION]. More info here:

Jon Knight Royal Jamaican's 1970's

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Depending on when in the 7o's this cigar was made it might be older than me!

[PeeJay]

Hmmm, feeling inspired might have to join you after lunch.

[PeeJay]

Royal Jamaica Park Lane

Mine is a Park Lane as you can see

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[gojira]

I probably smoke 5 or so NC's a year. After having a very hot green chili for lunch I decided to smoke a Maduro. I had a Party Maduro No.1 a few weeks ago, so I decided to go for a Drew Estate Liga Privada No.9 Corona Doble which I have had for a few years now. Having some lemonade with it whilst enjoying an old Western on TCM.

[gojira]

I probably smoke 5 or so NC's a year. After having a very hot green chili for lunch I decided to smoke a Maduro. I had a Party Maduro No.1 a few weeks ago, so I decided to go for a Drew Estate Liga Privada No.9 Corona Doble which I have had for a few years now. Having some lemonade with it whilst enjoying an old Western on TCM.

Should have gone with something else. Didn't finish it.....


....at least the lemonade was good.

[PeeJay]

Of course the proof of the smoking is in the photo, not bad ash for a seventies stick.

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[gojira]

"Custom rolled" BHK 54.


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[MikeTheTyke]

I can't figure out how to add images from my phone.
But I just smoked one of these

https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/joya-nicaragua-tripa-larga-torcedo-gran-canon-cigar-single-p-23464.html

Am I right in thinking it's a Robusta?

Anyway I didn't like it's all. It was to fat for my mouth. There was a crack in the cap that I didn't notice until I got.home, when I cut it the wrapper started to unreal near the shoulder. It started to unreal half way down too. Also I noticed it had metallic green blemishes on it that I also didn't notice in the shop.

Not a pleasant experience at all.


I have a Trinidad Reyes that I will smoke tonight, a much thinner RG and I'm hoping will be more like the Upmann Coronas Junior that I enjoyed on Tuesday.

[PeeJay]

The green blemishes are usually water stains. You should take it back and ask for a replacement based on your description of its overall condition.

[grumpybaldy]

Shame about the experience. Others will know better than me if the unreeling you describe can be fixed if encountered again. Meanwhile, I think this is a 'short gordo' (a less common vitola) and not the far more common (and manageable) robusto.

Looking at the ad, it seems to be a rare example of a cigar whose name is longer than it is itself!

[MikeTheTyke]

To late for that PeeJay, can I use PJ?

It's lit and smoked and the remains are in the compost bin now.

I will be sure to check better next time though.
Or I may just order online.

[MikeTheTyke]

Grumpy

Aye, well you live and learn don't ya. No harm done.
Defo wasn't keen on the ring gauge though. 52 is too bug for me.

[PeeJay]

To late for that PeeJay, can I use PJ?

Of course, its an expanded version of my initials anyway

[jerryr]

Vintage Friday with a Punch Royal Selection No 12 from '03. Unfortunately is was plugged so tight I ended up binning it. My luck the one day I needed my PerfecDraw I leave it at home!

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[Specialized_j]

Inca Secret Blend Reserva D'Oro Robusto, good draw and plenty of smoke. Pleasant but not packed with flavour.