seahawkfan,

don't worry, you should recieve yours by tomorrow. It is well worth the wait!

Let the CAO Palms sit in the humi without the coffin or cello to breathe for a while. My first one smoked a little off. It had a resiny odor, probably from the coffin. The second one smoked much better. I was hoping that these would be as good as the Milleniums, but they are a differnet blend. Good, but different.

I'm feeling like the package I sent out was kinda puny and weak! You guys are great and this was fun.

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Originally posted by BinDerSmokDat:
Let the CAO Palms sit in the humi without the coffin or cello to breathe for a while. My first one smoked a little off. It had a resiny odor, probably from the coffin. The second one smoked much better. I was hoping that these would be as good as the Milleniums, but they are a differnet blend. Good, but different.

I just got two CAO Odyssey today and my wife commented that the coffin smelled like ketchup. I wouldn't say it was ketchup but it definately had a funny smell.

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Originally posted by SmokinHot:
I'm feeling like the package I sent out was kinda puny and weak! You guys are great and this was fun.

I'm feeling the same way after the package I recieved. There are definately some great guys and gals on this site.

Okay, i've been away from the computer for a couple of days, but I received my package on Thursday...very nice package from aholsber....

CAO Brazila
Fuente Chateau Sungrown
La Aurora Anos Corona
VSG belicoso
LFD Chisel natural

and there was another one, but i'm at work and the package is resting at home, and my memory sucks, so i can't remember the other stick

thanks alan...

Smokin'

Your package was far from puny! I am looking forward to letting them rest for a week or so, and then kicking back with them and my traditional root beer.

Alan

Smokum,

Pleasure was mine, enjoy them. The corojo #5 has about 8 months on it.

I just got the hook from Smokum~~~

MB Master Blend 2 Robusto(silky smooth box pressed)
Bolivar Revolution Tubos (The new one!)
Carlos Torano Silver Exodus Belicoso
Camacho Maduro Robusto (a fav)
Unbanded mystery stick? Maybe a RP Edge?

Bonus sticks CC:
Monty #2
HUpmann Mag 46
I will smoke them this week and tell you what I think!

Very nice package, indeed! Looking foward to smoking them all. I have never had a MB or the new Boli, so I am in for a real treat. I will be your RATS anyday.

Thanks Binder (and GF) for putting together another great RATS.

hope you enjoy them, the unbanded one is a RP Edge Maduro toro, and it's one of the good ones, before the changes...email me on that other stuff I wrote you on....thanks

Holy crap! Good things come to those who wait!

Got my package from Rhino today. If you can call it a package. It's more like a suitcase was delivered full of cigars!!

-AVO Signature Robusto
-A little tiny adorable Fuente Opus X
-Gurkha Master Select Dos Capas (deosn't fit in my humidor width wise. Had to lay it length wise.)
-Padron mduro. 3000 maybe?
-RyJ Reserve Maduro
-Punch Gran Cru
-Rocky Patel Vintage 90 Churchill
-Torano 1916 Cameroon Robusto (a personal fav of mine)
-Bolivar Chruchill Is this the new blend?
-Sancho Panza Double Maduro
-2 of the Perdomo Cuban Parejos that are freakin huge. These things could choke a horse (but not PMP ironically)
-Perdomo Reserve (Cuban Cafe?)
-Perdomo Reserve Cameroon
-Nic Factory Corojo Robusto. (Always wanted to try one)

I think thats it. Oh, and a note written on an adorable little baby elephant stationary

Thanks Rhino!

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I'm feeling the same way after the package I recieved. There are definately some great guys and gals on this site.

S-Rage You sent a fine RATS they all are great smokes.
Jim

So who is left? Is that everyone? Woo Hoo! I think we succesfully completed yet another R.A.T.S.!

Opened up the freezer tonight and got hit with a concussion from that package from BlueOrb. Here's the lowdown...

Diamond Crown Maximus Double Corona No. 1
Zino Platinum Sceptor Chubby
Bolivar Belicosos Finos CC
Diplomat Maduro
Perdomo Edicion de Silvo Robusto

Way to go BinDer on a great RATS.
Perfectly executed, great packages all around and some real great generosity.
Can't wait til the next one.
Andy

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Originally posted by msaJeff:

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Originally posted by seahawkfan:
Let us know how that CAO Palms cigar is. Looks interesting

I'll second that. I've been looking at buying one or three of those off the CI website but have been curious how good it is.

Did a little search on the Palms. Not much out there, but here's a little tidbit...

http://forums.cigaraficionado.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/.../674104913#674104913

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Originally posted by seahawkfan:
Binder,

Please send that H Upmann Chairman's reserve right over so i can smoke it for you. I'll even let you know how you liked it.

Hey hawky,

If you'd like, shoot me your snailer and I'll send you one of the Reserves. Addy's in my profile.

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Originally posted by andymiami:
Way to go BinDer on a great RATS.
Perfectly executed, great packages all around and some real great generosity.
Can't wait til the next one.
Andy

I'll second that Andy! BinDer, tell the GF thanks! We couldn't have done it without her. On second thought... I guess it's probably in her contract though... being the Cigar God's GF and all.

Squeak, squeak I say.

Sounds like a very successful RATS to me.

Let's do this again sometime.

Alan

Next one will be in November. I will make the launch time 9pm since so many people bitch about midnight. I'll prolly get complaints from the West Coast guys that it's too early!

Stay tuned for R.A.T.S VII, Gobblin' for 'Gars!