Tuesday 11th August 2009

[Big Al]

My smokes for the day were:

Hoyo de Monterray Epicure Especial. Really splendid smoke. That Cuban taste is so wonderful.

The next got dumped within 5 minutes of lighting it. Horrid. It was a Carlos Torano "signature collection". I found it revolting - "hot" taste and not a great draw. I am growing increasingly fussy. If it doesn't appeal to my taste buds sharpish it gets dumped. I give 'em 5 minutes. If a cigar is crap in the first 5 minutes my experience is that it stays crap.

I recovered from my disapointment and rewarded myself with a trusty Don Quijote. Nice long slow smoke (Torpedo) and although it won't set the world alight on taste it is a pleasant smoke and for less than a ?1 a throw you can't ask for more than that.

[cj121]

Been scratching my Bolivars today: a CJ funnily enough

[cohibaIV]

Been scratching my Bolivars today: a CJ funnily enough

[monkey66]

OK - picture the scene. I am helping out some friends running a late-night orienteering training exercise with some fairly fresh personnel. My role is observation and safety so whilst I am in my full black gear I am not too concerned about being covert (I am at a distance to the group).

Whilst they are all sweating and dealing with their tasks I light up a great Monte PE. As the team traverse pitch-black fields and country roads all can be seen is my sweet smelling glow from the rear.