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11-12-2015, 08:56 PM
jhedrick83

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Originally Posted by greige matter

Under crown Gran Torohttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...e49f2558ab.jpg

Thanks to @jhedrick83 for sending me a bunch of these.

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No need to thank me! I'm glad they are being enjoyed. :)
11-12-2015, 09:47 PM
droy1958

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Originally Posted by allusred

Thanks for the info on the Cuesta Rey they were one of few brands I can recall from way back then...smoked them over a period of about thirteen years. 1951 to 1963-64. So missed the period you mentioned when they'd gone over to the packaged type. Had to be aware they were out there, but was still surprised when a
Wholesaler told me "Sure they still make good cigars." That was perhaps 5 -7 years ago. I did pick up a box of the 4.7" size, and they were ok. Tho something from Camacho in the same size was a whole lot better, got those at the same time as I did the Cuesta Rey. Unless I'm mistaken the Cuesta Rey, and another (long gone?) brand that sported a high class white and gold band were handmade, and along with Berings very good smokes.All EMS.

You don't see the EMS or English Market Selection wrapper designated much. I think JR Cigar is about the only one who uses it anymore....
11-12-2015, 10:07 PM
pdq_wizzard

Love the 4X44

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11-12-2015, 10:10 PM
droy1958

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Originally Posted by pdq_wizzard

Love the 4X44

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I have the Asylum toros, but they are good.....
11-12-2015, 10:24 PM
Tman

It's a little early for Fuentes Friday, but I didn't want to waste this beautiful evening without smoking something nice.
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11-13-2015, 10:46 AM
NeverBend

Quote:

Originally Posted by allusred

Thanks for the info on the Cuesta Rey they were one of few brands I can recall from way back then...smoked them over a period of about thirteen years. 1951 to 1963-64. So missed the period you mentioned when they'd gone over to the packaged type. Had to be aware they were out there, but was still surprised when a
Wholesaler told me "Sure they still make good cigars." That was perhaps 5 -7 years ago. I did pick up a box of the 4.7" size, and they were ok. Tho something from Camacho in the same size was a whole lot better, got those at the same time as I did the Cuesta Rey. Unless I'm mistaken the Cuesta Rey, and another (long gone?) brand that sported a high class white and gold band were handmade, and along with Berings very good smokes.All EMS.

Morning Bob,

How did you like Cuesta-Rey in the 50s/60s? They had a good reputation until they changed their quality and courted the Drugstore trade with White Owl like 3/4 packs. Someone in the Newman family told me that they were the king of packaged cigars, not exactly a reputation I (personally) would want to have.

Sometime after they introduced La Unica they overhauled the Cuesta-Rey line but I've not tried them (handmade again). My posts may sound as if I don't like Cuesta-Rey (cigar or company) but that's not true, I respect that they did an about face with their quality and surprised the industry when they introduced the La Unica that changed perception about bundles, their company and even Fuente.

AJ Fernandez Pinolero (Toro size) kindly supplied by @BryGuySC paired with Pub Blend coffee (light) kindly supplied by @GWBowman . I am a man beset by generosity on all sides :).

My chemistry seems to agree with Senor Fernandez cigars and this Pinolero is no exception. It's the E.T. version (extra testicle) of his La Herencia Cubana, same flavor profile but more depth, spice and complexity. Big, spicy snork.
11-13-2015, 11:54 AM
JollyRogers

Smoked a New World last night paired with a Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin! Really enjoyed the cigar, I can see why people enjoy them!

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11-13-2015, 12:02 PM
allusred

About to set light to another Flor Del Valle Las Brumas...4.5x48 maybe these warped cigars more addictive than I thunk.
11-13-2015, 03:29 PM
Usafvet509

My Father #1
11-13-2015, 04:31 PM
AlanS

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Mission Accomplished!
11-13-2015, 06:10 PM
egoo33

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GD

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11-13-2015, 06:45 PM
BlueDevil07

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11-13-2015, 07:10 PM
egoo33

Now to compare to the SGP

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11-13-2015, 08:28 PM
DogRockets

Perdomo Lot 23 maduro. A tremendous smoke! You need to try this if you haven't @Usafvet509 . An underrated maduro. About $3 to $4 each on cbid.
11-13-2015, 11:39 PM
fastnbulbous

Just lit up a Julius Caesar.

Took a break due to a family trip and a sinus infection.
So far, this is a good one to get back into it with.

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11-14-2015, 12:29 AM
TreySC

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11-14-2015, 12:57 AM
Mazin

Romeo and Jullietta cigarellos today (org). Mild and good draw but IMHO a little lacking in flavor.

Desperados, still really like these cigarellos. Nice vanilla taste and mild. Love the fact it last me from when I leave my house till I get to work (25 miles).

Gran Habano #1. Nice toasty taste and a little punch to the ling but not as bad as the #3's.

Waiting to get home now (2nd shift worker) and I think I will have a good stick, just undecided till I get in front of the humi to see what calls out to me.

Hit a Acid blonde the other day and my taste have changed because it just tasted bad to me. So I lite up a Isle del Sol and still like those for a quick cheap smoke. Also had a juicy Lucy and I have to say it had so much flavor it was a bit overwhelming, not going to smoke another.
11-14-2015, 01:26 AM
Usafvet509

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogRockets

Perdomo Lot 23 maduro. A tremendous smoke! You need to try this if you haven't @Usafvet509 . An underrated maduro. About $3 to $4 each on cbid.

I believe you hooked me up with one in the MAW. It was quite good, high up on my list of maduros
11-14-2015, 06:06 AM
DogRockets

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usafvet509

I believe you hooked me up with one in the MAW. It was quite good, high up on my list of maduros

Excellent. Couldn't remember if I had sent you one or not. Glad I did!
11-14-2015, 06:26 AM
DogRockets

Tat Pudgy Frank this morning. Monsters aren't just for October. They are year round!
11-14-2015, 08:25 AM
fataman

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11-14-2015, 11:46 AM
allusred

Paul Stulac Classic Blend Cross...6x64 just lighting this up on this rather cool Morning, as the coffee fix starts to kick in.
11-14-2015, 12:11 PM
tonyzoc

Foundry Elements Krypton
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11-14-2015, 12:12 PM
RenoH414

Smoked a Las Calavaras '15 toro and a Joya Red last night. No pics though.. :partygrin:
11-14-2015, 12:23 PM
allusred

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverBend

Morning Bob,

How did you like Cuesta-Rey in the 50s/60s? They had a good reputation until they changed their quality and courted the Drugstore trade with White Owl like 3/4 packs. Someone in the Newman family told me that they were the king of packaged cigars, not exactly a reputation I (personally) would want to have.

Sometime after they introduced La Unica they overhauled the Cuesta-Rey line but I've not tried them (handmade again). My posts may sound as if I don't like Cuesta-Rey (cigar or company) but that's not true, I respect that they did an about face with their quality and surprised the industry when they introduced the La Unica that changed perception about bundles, their company and even Fuente.

AJ Fernandez Pinolero (Toro size) kindly supplied by @BryGuySC paired with Pub Blend coffee (light) kindly supplied by @GWBowman . I am a man beset by generosity on all sides :).

My chemistry seems to agree with Senor Fernandez cigars and this Pinolero is no exception. It's the E.T. version (extra testicle) of his La Herencia Cubana, same flavor profile but more depth, spice and complexity. Big, spicy snork.

Those earlier cigars from Cuesta Rey were indeed very good on a par with the Berings, lot differing in taste. Priced exactly the same I think.
Not sure of the names of the varied sizes of either brand, as I recall the prices of either brand went some where along this line 20 - 40 - 60 - 80 Cents.
One thing I do recall clearly is that the next to highest priced were a lot better than their largest, which I'm pretty certain was a Churchill, tho cant recall the exact length and ring size. Back then the Corona size was a big cigar, Lonsdale Panatela (Lancero?) were more of a Gentlemans afternoon/evening smoke with the Churchills being
being the attention getters. Lots of Perfectos. The Claro Claro or double Claro were the Green Cigars, much more popular then than now, tho not selling anywhes as many as the EMS. Think the Philadelphias,White Owls, Dutch Masters and El Productos were the big sellers.
Keep wondering if that other, white and gold banded cigar might have been a Perfecto Garcia., or Garcia y Vega. A couple of other brands that I do recall from about that period were Marsh Wheeling, White Ash and House of Windsor,which I thin were a Philadelphia cigar.
11-14-2015, 12:29 PM
allusred

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Originally Posted by DogRockets

Tat Pudgy Frank this morning. Monsters aren't just for October. They are year round!

But...they just aren't Ghurkhas, are they?
11-14-2015, 12:58 PM
egoo33

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11-14-2015, 01:14 PM
jhedrick83

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Originally Posted by egoo33

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What did you think?
11-14-2015, 01:17 PM
egoo33

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

What did you think?

A little too earthy for me but there is some chocolate dying to get out just got through the first third she where she's going [emoji1]

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11-14-2015, 01:36 PM
egoo33

@jhendrick83 at $10 make sure it's flavor profile is in your wheelhouse

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11-14-2015, 01:50 PM
egoo33

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11-14-2015, 03:20 PM
GWBowman

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Originally Posted by tonyzoc

Foundry Elements Krypton
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That is a dark one. What are your impressions, please.
11-14-2015, 04:17 PM
OtismyMan

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11-14-2015, 06:27 PM
jhedrick83

Eye of the Shark with Club Soda. Oh my god it's good...

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11-14-2015, 06:45 PM
tonyzoc

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Originally Posted by GWBowman

That is a dark one. What are your impressions, please.

I like them. I've had about 10 total. Med to full body. Good strength. Sweetness and spice and black coffee... A little raisin/molasses on the cold draw. Burn is good. Draw is just a little tight. Good amount of smoke. I get 30-40 min out of them. Also they are fairly inexpensive.

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11-14-2015, 07:36 PM
jhedrick83

Round 2. CAO MX2 thanks to @Tobias Lutz with some Town Branch bourbon. Michigan IU is one hell of a game!!

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11-14-2015, 07:49 PM
DogRockets

Smoking a Surrogates Crystal Baller. First time I've had this.
11-14-2015, 08:16 PM
BlueDevil07

Who the hell turned the A/C on out here?
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11-14-2015, 11:05 PM
BryGuySC

oliva serie g maduro special g

The draw was very tight.
11-14-2015, 11:20 PM
Elco69

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