I have Opus for special occasions, I probably have around 50 in various sizes, mostly double corona, Reserve d Chateau and Super Belicoso. I don't even remember the last time I smoked one. Most are about a year old, some two years old.
Otherwise, some of the more rare Tatuajes.
This is in the Cuban Cigar Section, are you speaking strictly of cubans? I pretty much smoke those whenever.
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hopefully one of the new behikes..or the imfamous gran reserve...to be continued...reality...part d4 reserve cohiba sublime or recently the cuaba el's..
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For the special events or the weekends I smoke a CoRo or some of the few DCs that I have (Part Lusi or Hoyo DC). I have a few Monte As and a few custom rolled VR Padrinos that are waiting for some special moment.
Though I have to mention this because it bothers me and because it prevents me from investing in a CAB of DCs: I drill almost all DCs. coolfx
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I'm thinkin about getting some special smokes, probably a tenner, and I'm not sure exactly what I want. Trying to go around $100 or so (Dracs are coming out, Anejos to follow and I wanna get a box of each if I can so no huge spending right now).
Here are the options (so far):
Monti #2s - 10 Party P2 - 10 HDMEE - 10
I looked for some ELs, but none are around my range
Imput on these sticks or other suggestions?
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My current reserve smokes: 1) Partagas EL 2000 2) Cohiba Sublime 2004 3) Partagas SD #2 2003 4) Monti A 1996 5) Monti Salomone 6) A single CGR 7) Monti C 2003
Roasting in the humidor: 1) RAP Sublime RE 2008 2) Boli DC RE 2008 3) RyJ Dukes (but not sure they last) 4) Partgas Salomone 2008 5) Cohiba Piramide EL 2006
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Special occasions, I smoke an aged cuban... got a few with aged on them that ive been saving.. cohiba siglo VI 03 and 04 cohiba lancero 01 monte le 2006 and off course.. my single cgr.
" . i put two boxes of cigars on the window sill and voila, the cigars became, well, "plump" within a few days. so far the plump damp cigars smoke "better" than the cool dry ones "
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Roasting in the humidor: 1) RAP Sublime RE 2008 2) Boli DC RE 2008 3) RyJ Dukes (but not sure they last) 4) Partgas Salomone 2008 5) Cohiba Piramide EL 2006
I can always buy an Esplendido or Siglo VI, but my two cabs of 2002 Partagas Lonsdales are reserved for special days. Of course any day I'm feeling good is a special day.
Roasting in the humidor: 1) RAP Sublime RE 2008 2) Boli DC RE 2008 3) RyJ Dukes (but not sure they last) 4) Partgas Salomone 2008 5) Cohiba Piramide EL 2006
Are the Dukes that good?
I have had 2 Dukes from different boxes and they are very good. The ending is a bit rough, but the first 2/3 is amazing. Great aging potential.
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those dukes are going for a very reasonable price right now...man I am tempted to pull the trigger on a box...how was the construction? any burn issues?
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Originally posted by mbflash80: those dukes are going for a very reasonable price right now...man I am tempted to pull the trigger on a box...how was the construction? any burn issues?
The construction is flawless. My boxes range from maduro to reddish brown and oily. All are very aromatic, and burn very well. But, I would encourage you to age them, as they are almost sublime in length & girth (5.5 x 54), and have an end harshness that should mellow out. But if you are Partagas fans, you may like the ending even more.
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I have some esplendidos for lifetime milestones (IE I'm trying to buy a house now). I have some opus for a friends wedding that I'm the best man in. I have some ESG and some GOF that are just other special occasion. I dont have alot of really rare tatuaje's, but the reservas I have are like pick-me-ups for when I need to relax/need a no doubt good cigar.
Originally posted by mbflash80: those dukes are going for a very reasonable price right now...man I am tempted to pull the trigger on a box...how was the construction? any burn issues?
The construction is flawless. My boxes range from maduro to reddish brown and oily. All are very aromatic, and burn very well. But, I would encourage you to age them, as they are almost sublime in length & girth (5.5 x 54), and have an end harshness that should mellow out. But if you are Partagas fans, you may like the ending even more.
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