Uf13, and mystery scotch. My ex gf got me a decanter full of some scotch but she couldn't remember what kind it was.

I havent had a Uf13 in quite awhile, i forgot how powerful and tasty they are.

Second to last Cuban Honey. Not sure which flavor since I just don't care any more. If you like infused/flavored cigars be sure to skip these.

This evening I am making up for not having a cigar yesterday. I was invited to an Incubus concert and...well...since they are one of my favorite bands, I couldn't say no! So this evenings choice is a CLE Cuarenta. Pre-light draw was fabulous as is the taste while smoking it now. Goat, I can't wait for your review of the one I sent ya!

Lee, No friends that smoke cigars to pawn those off...LOL!

Lee, yuck! Why do that to yourself?

Petr must've been putting out the vibes, because I chose the CLE to smoke this afternoon (without seeing his post)... Great cigar! I'm starting to think the I would like anything that Christian Eiroa would make! I can't think of one that has been just ok..

The CLE has fantastic construction and draw. Prelight, I was getting a flowery note that I was surprised wasn't super evident while I spoked it. It was there, but not in the front of the profile like I expected. I found notes of cream, nutmeg (and maybe cinnamon), sweet cedar, and that floral note. The last third of the cigar, had a significant amount of spice. It never went over medium to med-full, but grew in it's complexity. This is defiantly going on the must buy again (and probably often) list! Thanks Petr!

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Lee, No friends that smoke cigars to pawn those off...LOL!

They aren't horrible but they were really disappointing. I've got friends that I give stuff I just flat out don't like.

Goat, I'm glad you liked it! As I've said before, I like these CLE's over the OpusX any day and all day. If not only on price point alone but they don't have to sit and age for a year to really open up. Since you liked the Cuarenta, try the signature series. They are priced a little higher, but another fantastic cigar! http://www.cigarsinternational...gnature-series-pldm/

I think it was because the band was so plain, I never even really looked at CLE before.. At least not long enough to see Christian's name attached. Now that I have, I want to try all of them (even the Connecticut). I'm going to start actively looking for these.

Lee, just pulling your leg. Every once in a while I grab a flavored/infused cigar just for a change, though not often. Try the CI Legends Copper label if you have not yet. It is rolled by Drew Estates and is a decent cigar every now and then. http://www.cigarsinternational...estate-copper-label/

Yeah, I over looked them many times and never put 2 and 2 together about the old Camacho cigars that I like so much. It wasn't until I got a Cuarenta 11/18 in a discounted sampler pack that I actively searched for them. This is most of the reason why I experiment with samplers from CI. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you'll get!

A fine August Saturday with temps in the 80's and just a beautiful day.



Chilled out tonight with a backyard bonfire, a Red Stripe and a Kristoff Criollo Maduro. Dark well veined wrapper, nice even burn. Started out mild and opened up about half way through. Smoked smooth clear to the end.



Sat out till it was full dark. Mosquitos have abated a bit as it's been dry the past week and a half. Just a great night for sitting out back and contemplating that life is good.

After looking at a potential house to buy and mowing some grass this afternoon, it's time to relax. A Man O War Ruination for this evening. The prospect has a little over an acre of flat land, large enough for the family, seems to have a very solid Foundation and structure, but needs cosmetics, a lot of cosmetics. It's a foreclosure that has been vacant for at least a year. My parents came along to look it over, my Dad was a framing carpenter back in the day and the more eyes and opinions the better. The roof is newer, aluminum siding that looks great, bricks and morter look fresh. The interior though, sheesh! New flooring throughout, remove wall paper, repaint, interior doors, replace walls, and put the garage back to a garage instead of a shitty job of converting it into bedrooms. I'll have my work cut out for me, but it will be over time and doesn't need to be done all at one shot.

You guys need to go easy on Lee, we all know about his affinity for grape flavored white owls.

Tonight another great tatuaje cigar but also one that is a little lesser know. The El Triunfador a really tasty medium bodied complex cigar. If you have a chance to pick these up definitely grab some.

And for this evenings entertainment, an Alec Bradley Vandal!
Tell him what he won, Jonny!
A decent cigar with some punch to it all while dodging rain drops while the sun shines! A grand prize total of... $9!!!

Philly Blunts 4 lyfe yo!

Have you been drinking?

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Have you been drinking?

At any given moment it's likely.

Working thru one of the J.R. Fuente/Opus grab-bags I picked up last week. Trying an 8-5-8...meah?

Got a buddy who smokes them exclusively - not doing it for me.

Ronin, Bury it in your humidor for at least a year. Trust me on this!

Yeah I had the same opinion on the Shark and the OpusX until I let them sit. The flavors really come out with the age on them. There are a few others that need age to really show their true colors. Then there are others that are great right off of the shelf/box.