2 bands, a ribbon and some cedar. Fancy.

Perfect construction, draw, ash. Good blast of spice and mild pepper on light up. A smooth almost creamy flavor of cedar. From start to finish, no transitions, no surprises. Good but a little boring, retrohale had some pepper kick and the aroma was very neutral and mild. I wouldn't buy more.

Round 2.

You need to let Opus X age. The more years the better.

Just tossed this

Draw was awful oh well



Time to go find something else

I bought 2 Opus, ill let the other one sit for a long while. Thats a shame about the Imperiosa. Its a damn good smoke.

A late night smoke for me as I absolutely can not sleep for some reason. A Tatuaje Pudgy Monster Chucky to see if it helps any.

About to start putting together a gazebo in the backyard. But first some coffee.

one of my favorites.

After dinner smoke.

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
After dinner smoke.

Jay, how is that Reserva? I want to make a Tatuaje purchase but not sure which one(s). Any recommendations?

Start with the Tatuaje Seleccion De Cazador the plain brown band. This is where it all started with Pete Johnson and Pepin Garcia. They were all rolled in Miami back in the early 2000s. They didnt have a Nicaraguan factory at that time. The Havana Cazadores,is my favorite vitola. Great ratio of wrapper binder and filler.

http://www.tatuajecigars.com/cazador.html

Gator, will do...thanks for the link.

Hard to go wrong with any Tatuaje, the Tattoo, Cojonu, miami 10th, so many that are great. Pete Johnson and My father can do no wrong. The broadleaf was pretty damn good. It started off kind of cedary and earthy but turned into lots black pepper and coco and coffee. With a heavy broadleaf flavor, it left a sweet kind of flavor lingering with me for hours.

Had the day off today so decided to try my first RASS with this morning's coffee...oh my, how good. Nubbed it, too



While out back enjoying it, the mailman delivered this...

Guys, the UPS driver just pulled up and this is what he handed me from Famous Smoke. I have NO IDEA who sent these to me. It's not a backorder. Called the shop and they told me there was a note on the order the sender wanted to remain anonymous.

I'm not sure what to think.

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I'm not sure what to think.

Wow! At some point your must have done something awesome for someone, happy to see we have people in this thread deserving of such an amazing anonymous karma!

Congrats!

ETA - I just noticed the single Opus. Let that baby rest for a while!

Looks like you guys have been smoking some very nice smokes while I've been away. I'm looking for some help. I haven't been around much as things have been quite hectic and I'm in the process of a very big life change... 2.5 years ago, I fell getting out of my squad car (on duty thank goodness). After three surgeries I'm finally at the point where I'm done healing and a lifelong passion/career is coming to an end. I'm medically retiring (I filed my packet with the state today), and hopefully will be getting some type of duty disability. I plan to go back to school once I know what I want to do when I become an adult... However, to say this is quite scary and a major life event is an understatement.

Now, onto the question. I'd like to purchase some nice cigars to enjoy with my close friends and family. I'm thinking I'd like to stay around the $300 mark (ideally for a box up to ten). I'm also thinking that now may be the time to try some cubans. What do you guys think I should be looking at? What do you think is worthy of this momentous occasion?

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I'm thinking I'd like to stay around the $300 mark (ideally for a box up to ten).

Hey, nice to see you posting in the thread again! More to follow on this, and you will receive lots of suggestions, but trust me for $300 you can get a very nice box of something with 20 or even 25 in it and be incredibly satisfied.

If you really want to spend $300 on a box of 10, see my post a few Pages back about splitting a box of Davidoff Chef eddition with me.

Best of success on the career change!

Crowned heads La Careme for starters. Then maybe pick up some 5 packs of other suggestions. Smallbatchcigars.com has great 5 pack deals and free shipping that way you get a good variety. My father le bijou petite robusto is another great smoke too.