AMGfan

Thanks to Jim@FuegoCigars for this restock and new inventory...

AMGfan

AMGfan

From golf today and after dinner tonight...

The obligatory Cafe Con Leche to start the round...then the UF13 Liga Privada (so much smoke from this little guy) and the new Montecristo Media Noche (draw perfect...medium bodied...and distinct coffee/cocoa undertones...damn nice offering).

Evening cigars...Padron 80th Anniversary w/Mac 18 (El Primo Padron) and a Hoya de Monterrey Edicion Limitada 2012 (damn great out of the box...no aging required)

Kreuzfeuer

Absolutely speechless!!

ilovemaui1

Those limited edition hoyos are one of my favorite cigars of all time. Excellent creamy cigar. That reminds me, I have a few 2003's in the humi that are calling my name.

AMGfan

Smokes from today during golf and an after dinner stick...golf mojo was decent today with a 79 even with 3 missed putts within 5 feet (yips).

1. Cafe Con Leche 2. Liga Privada Feral Pig 3. 2006 Opus X Double Corona 4. Partagas Serie C No. 3 Edicion Limitada 2012

ilovemaui1

Spent a nice day with my wife today cruising in the SL with the top down. It was a beautiful day in the Pacific Moist West. Enjoyed a 10 year old power ranger. These cigars are so great with a little aging.

Never heard of the Feral Pig, but it sure got my curiosity up. Looks like a beautiful cigar. Unfortunately not a one to be found.

09W211

glad to see the smokers of this forum enjoyed their sticks over their weekend.

Jon: as always, jealous of the sticks you have readily available to smoke
Kreuz: wow those PDR's are aesthetically pleasing and was the leather overpowering or did it die quickly after a light undertone?

i was camping at Cachuma Lake in Santa Barbara with my good friends and enjoyed a couple smokes ourselves. our lineup consisted of Kristoff Maduro, Nub Conneticut, Gurkha Beauty, Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne, and DPG Legado De Pepin. Out of the sticks mentioned, i would only recommend the Perdomo, Nub and the Kristoff. Gurkha was complete garbage for both of us. Both of the Beauty's that were smoked were terrible, extremely, unbearably tight at the shoulder, green bitter young tobacco, unforgivably long soft spots, and at least 4-5 tobacco stems/veins in each stick. Hopefully the rest of our Beauty's aren't of the same construction. I did not enjoy the DPG LdP either. Ridiculously uneven light, hard to draw, nothing but overpowering and off-putting leather. I will however revisit the DPG as they were smoked right off of the truck and under extremely windy conditions.

09W211

wow Jon, didn't even see the pictures of your new stock. speechless. amazing lineup of smokes again, and how do you find the FFP's?? i've been looking and can't seem to catch any of them..

Kreuzfeuer

I have been slacking on the updates recently... time to make up for it.

First up is the Liga Privada #9... I mean, what can be said that hasn't already... PHENOMENAL smoke, lots of cream, perfect amount of spice, and A+ construction/draw/burn.

Next up is the Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 box press... I liked this MUCH better than the 2003, for whatever reason. It was an absolute gem of a smoke, with the classic Tatuaje "OMG this tastes like a Cuban" flavor.

A few days later, I had my first La Gloria Cubana Serie R... it was the Maduro, and a fattie. LOVED the flavor -- quite a bit of spice on the first 1/2", but the flavors mellowed out beautifully and treated me well. I picked up notes of espresso, earth, and oak. Truly a great smoke, and I will be buying more.

Next was the Tatuaje Havana VI... A smaller stick than I normally smoke, but a pure treat. Paired very well with my favorite German brew.

Next was a FDLA... I tried the robusto, and while I didn't hate it, it certainly was no match for the Gran Toro. Won't buy this size again.

Rounding out this post, is the old standby -- Padron 5000 Maduro. The notes of chocolate and cedar on this cigar are simply a treat, and as dependable as rain.

Kreuzfeuer

Overdue update #2:

The other night my buddy came over for a long overdue smoke & scotch night... Went with one of my new faves, La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor (A Don Pepin/Ashton meeting of the minds). We killed the half-bottle of Johnny Walker, then killed the remaining 4th of a bottle of Glenfiddich 15... thankfully, we didn't have to mess with the Grouse that much

Next up was a BIG surprise: the San Cristobal Coloso. This was a giant cigar... notes of toasted wood, roasted nuts, some sweet spice, and even a hint or two of nutmeg. Possibly the most gorgeous (colorful) label I've ever seen... but this cigar is a keeper. And guess who has a part in the blend? Don Pepin Garcia, and Ashton.

I think from now on, if I see those two names in conjunction with ANY blend, I'm buying five of them... just because.

Last but not least, I had a little gem from Cuba arrive... God bless my sweet friend

C280 Sport

A wonderful smooth smoke that Opus The Feral Pig is a Liga Privada I have not gotten around to trying those yet.

C280 Sport

Very nice Liga #9 is just amazing! So much flavor. Padron 5k is great as well especially when a Maduro.

C280 Sport

I am not a San Cristobal fan when it comes to natural wrapper but that is all I ever had. I may need to get back and try one of those maduro ones.

C280 Sport

As always Jon solid Padron line up I really enjoyed the ones you sent me last year and since then I have been hooked on Padron

09W211

kreuz: liga 9's are always good, such a great smoke. and that san cristobal colosol...i will def be on the lookout for those.

thought i'd udpate with the sticks that my buddy and i have coming in:
5 short story's
9 3x3 davidoffs
5 mi barrio (freebie with my order)
10 perdomo 10th anniversary champagne (amazing non-maduro smoke)
10 PDR forget which one
10 Baitfish

excited !

my buddy and i will be splitting up our order like we always do and will be enjoying a ADC Mi Amor tomorrow and will be trying our first AB Prensado on Friday night over a couple brews probably a guiness (poured correctly) to match/enhance the sweetness.

09W211

and BTW, anybody have experience with Gurkha Beauty's? my buddy and i had one over the weekend, and both of ours were complete garbage. ridiculously tight draw, disgusting flavors from the young, green tobacco and veins on top of veins with ridiculously long pits of soft spots.

Kreuzfeuer

This was my first San Cristobal, but it won't be my last. A delicious smoke.

Have you tried the ADC Mi Amor yet? If not, I look forward to your first impressions. I'm on my 4th one, and I have loved all of them.

I haven't had a Gurkha in a while, aside from the Cellar Reserve.

Generally I like Gurkhas, but I haven't had the Beauty yet. Every brand has its dud... haha

C280 Sport

Not too much time to enjoy some cigars this weekend. So much going on at the moment.

Padron 5000 Maduro. Such a solid smoke that provides a fantastic full flavor.




Some Chianti 08 Red Wine accompanied by a San Lotano Maduro of course by the pool




Placed my order on best cigar prices for Padron 1964 Anniversary Diplomatico Maduro Churchill's I cannot wait to dig into those bad boys

C280 Sport

Box worthy maybe?

Kreuzfeuer

It's a bit premature, but I would definitely say so based on the first impression. This was quite possibly one of the best-smelling cigars I've ever had. Like, I would literally inhale the smoke through my nose once I puffed out... Just a rich, flavorful experience.

Before buying a box, I'd simply spring for a 5-pack...

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/c...san-cristobal/

I'd recommend the Papagayo XXL (6x60). The big ring gauge really allows the breadth of flavors to be exposed. A 5-pack of that is only $45.00

AMGfan

The Montecristo Media Noche No. 2 is a cigar you guys need to try.

I concur with the review below...not the infused sweetness of the CCL but still the influences of coffee/cocoa are unmistakable. You smoke this with you favorite cup of joe or java and it'll be a great night.

http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/03/03...oche-no-2.html

Kreuzfeuer

True story, that one caught my eye the most out of your recent acquisition. I can't find them anywhere at my local B&M...

This isn't the #2 Torpedo, BUT I still think this is a good way to test the flavor... might have to consider:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/s...noche/#p-86673

09W211

smoked the adc mi amor wit 2 pints of guniess last night with my friend. we both agreed that they aren't 95 rating worthy. but we did only let it rest for about 2-3 weeks before smoking it so that could've been why both of us got weird burns throughout the stick (could've also been the heat/humidity last night).

the draw was spot on, but a punch cut would've been better. flavor's weren't as complex as i had imagined it to be, but there were at least 2-3 transitions throughout the smoke. got some good earthy coffee/espresso notes, with a touch of underlying sweetness and leather towards the end. smoked similar to a ramon bueso tbh. gonna see how they are with a couple months on them.

flame suit on!

AMGfan

After work golf...got rained on for the last 5 holes but at least got some good smokes in...