Warped Oso Mama great lancero rolled in Miami draw is perfect, cigar is firm but not rock hard, burn is razor sharp. Great flavor.

Gator:

Great choice on the Warped! That is becoming a "must have" brand for me. Have you tried the La Colmena? One of my favorite sticks!



Walked into the B&M today and found that the 2015 version of the Padron 50th are out - I am in for 3 every year, so I've got those now sitting in the locker. Here is the story on these if not familiar, they are different from the 50th you will find in most B&M's, as they are sold out of the individual box, not off the shelf - the only visual difference between these and the 2014 is that the serial number area is black instead of white.

http://halfwheel.com/padron-50...mited-edition-maduro

This weekends sample of smokage,

Last nights Gurkha Yakuza, smooth, good draw, burned it right down to end.



Saturday Night Alabama stomping LSWho back to bacon Rouge - Oliva Master Blend 3 Box Press



Sunday Night Football Cigar - Man O War

Schizo maduro this afternoon while fixing a gully in the driveway. Saturday I smoked the Nestor Miranda that I got on Friday. It was ok, but at $7 there are better. I was told that this was the new blend maduro as they only had 3 in the new bands there. Maduro, Connecticut, and habano.

Picked up a box of Davidoff Year of the Monkey today. Last year at this time I was not even aware of this brand, now they are becoming a new favorite!

Wow Ronin let us know how they are.

Post a pic of the box. That has to be the coolest box I've seen in a long time. I like it better than the Tat dress boxes.

Here is the stock photo, I left my actual in my locker at the B&M since I've got to travel for work the next few days. Box is made of bamboo and slides open - very cool!

For those not aware of this stick, here is a cool write up -
http://www.cigaraficionado.com...-of-the-monkey-18462

I looked for a halfwheel review but could not find one...

Last night's stick was an Olivia Connecticut. It was thoroughly "meh" start to finish. She should stick to singing....

The only Oliva bands I've liked were the Nubs and serie V.

Tonight's relaxation as I need it. Closing is in 2 days on our new home and nervous as hell! CLE Cuarenta

Oliva can take age on their cigars. I had a "G" with a year on it and was a fantastic smoke. Of couse, the "V" is good anytime and the "V" Nub...fuhgettaboutit!! Outf'nstanding!!! I'm not a fan of Connecticut cigars due to the lack of flavors and body but there are a few that are great cigars.

Ronin, those Davidoffs are really good? What do they compare to? Please don't say a new Camacho...

So much for closing tomorrow. The title company needs up to 3 days for a CD. Aaaarrrrggggghhhh!! It has beena great evening though with family for my Veterans Day meal, and some shopping. Once I get home though...I wonder what I'll smoke? Something strong for sure!

Obsidian Black tonight

I tried a couple of those had problems with the draw and burn, how is yours?

I found with age they burn much better. The draw is good though they don't produce a lot of smoke in my mouth.

I had a couple Obsidian Black this summer and I liked them. For the price you can't beat them. No burn or draw issues with the 4.5" x 60

Time to step out to the deck for a nice November cigar and coffee!

- Warped La Colmena <CHECK!>
- Coffee <CHECK!>
- Temp - 52 degrees <CHECK!>
- Rain - none! <CHECK!>
- Wind...about 43 MPH -

No outdoor sticks for Johnny this morning - looks like I'll be setting up office at the B&M today.

...sigh...

Ive had the worst sinus infection since sunday, no smokes for me. Hoping it clears up by this weekend, theres a few sticks calling my name in my humidor.

CI Tactical Humidor arrived with Gurkha's as ordered,

6 Warlord
6 Beast
6 Yakuza Toro
6 Titan
6 Master Select XO
6 Black Dragon Imperial Presidente
1 Tactical Case