AMGfan

Some new additions to the humidor...and some accessories...

Padron 1964 Anniversary...Little Hammer
La Gloria Cubana Obelisco
Fuente Fuente Opus X
Cohiba Behi..something...

Trying to ****** some Cohiba SigloII from somewhere...









Accessories: NEW to me...Xikar "Special" Cutter, Prometheus God of Fire Retro lighter, Prometheus Angelenos Retro lighter






Recent additions...Prometheus travel humi...I use it for golf outings now with my Prometheus V cutter and Xicar CF cutter...

Phin

...love my Xikar cutter....no lighter though... I prefer to use wood matches to light up

JohnnyRock

I admire your taste, Jon. Is it me or why do I have a hard time justifying purchasing Padron's and Ashton VSG's for over $15/stick when I can get cubanos much cheaper?!?!

BTW, have you lit up one of those LGC Obeliscos??

AMGfan

JR...I have lit many LGC Obeliscos...fantastic smoke...seems medium to full to me and the draw is nice. The only drawback is that out of the 2 dozen I have smoked 1-2 have had a loose wrap...the others were fine and just a great smoke.

PS Those Padron 1964's...Little Hammer...were worth every penny. The Opus X and the Opus X Lost City are getting aged a bit but the ones I have smoked have been really worth the time and money to smoke...I couldn't beat the price I got them at...

RedBullJnky

I love the LGC Obeliscos, but I've had the same problem with a few. And the Padron's ARE worth it. I've gone through all the Padron family.
BTW I will be in Tampa on Monday for another tournament. But i have to leave afterwards because it is my birthday that night and the wife wants me home. As soon as I get more free time I will make sure I get us a round on Plantaion Palms.

AMGfan

Please do...I'd love to smoke a couple with you and stick handle a bit on the course...

AMGfan

Just arrived at my office...getting ready for my new 1200 count electronic humidor...adding to some nice Cohiba Behike and Siglo II already getting aged in my current humidor. Getting in tomorrow some:

Opus X Anejo #77 "The Shark"
Hemingway Short Story Natural
Tatuaje Cabinet Noellas

Todays haul...

JohnnyRock

AMG, between your cars and cigars, you're killing me!!! Dude, you lead the good life! Based on what I've seen here, I ordered a couple of bundles and samplers recently. I haven't had the chance to taste them all, but I'll give big thumbs up to both the Oliveros Sun Grown and Padilla 1948. Super cheap cigars, but both big on flavor and well-made.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Padron Anniversaires and Ashton VSG's. I've still got 3 or 4 Opus X's from my first (and only) trip to Mike's Cigars in Miami back in 1997. I guess I hang out with too many of my brothers friends who smoke nothing but cubanos. I think the current cream of "domestic" brands are every bit as good, if not superior, to anything coming our of Cuba now.

AMGfan

I agree the domestics are on getting or are there already with the Cubanos I've smoked...the Behike though was so smooth and the smell of the Sig II out of the box were fantastic. The Padrons, Padillas, Rocky Patels, and Tatuajes are just as good in construction, complexity, and just overall enjoyment...add a nice single malt and we have a perfect evening.

I just scored a box of Opus X double robustos...I'll send one to you once it comes in...I'd age it for awhile though. It seems all the Opus X I smoke seem to be a better smoke with some age to them.

AMGfan

I love the UPS man...

Hemingway Short Story


Anejo #77 "The Shark"

SoCalCLK

That short story looks great. Arturo Fuente seldom disappoints

AMGfan

The new office humidor came in...now I can just turn my chair around and grab a cigar while I work! Now I'm set for the home and office...





Top row: Behike/Siglo II/Anejo #77 "The Shark"/Anejo #55


Second Row: Fuente Between the Lines/Work of Art/Short Story


Third Row: Padron 1926 80th Anniversary Maduro/Padron 1926 #2 Maduro/Padron 1926 #9 Maduro/Liga Privada #9/Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Robusto


Bottom Row: Don Arturo Gran AniverXario - Natural/Opus X Fuente Fuente/Opus X Lost City/La Gloria Cubano Obelisco

SoCalCLK

The box for that La GLoria Obelisco turns into a cool display case. That office humidor is sweet! Reminds me of a wine refrigerator. I gotta get one of those for my office.

AMGfan

NEW cigars came in...totally forgot I ordered them...a very pleasant surprise! Didn't take long for my office humidor to get filled up..



Padilla Signature 1932 Robusto



Tatuaje Cabinet Noellas




Tatuaje El Triunfador No. 6




Ashton VSG Illusion



Arturo Fuente Opus X
Super Belicoso

No. 2


Comparison of Super Belicoso and No.2

RedBullJnky

All I can say is.......

JohnnyRock

I second what redbull said!

AMG, you get to smoke in the office?!?! I need to get hired there! I can't even smoke in the house with the windows open!!!

Speaking of smoke, I am going to order up some of those LGC Obeliscos. Also just picked up a couple of those Joya de Nicaragua Antano dark corojos to give'em a whirl!

Recent reviews: Man O' War Ruination - everything I read about this smoke is true. Great flavor, full and robust, smooth draw, just a superb smoke.

5 Vegas Series 'A' - truly a surprise smoke for me. Haven't smoked a 5 Vegas in years, which tells me they probably weren't good enough for me to try again. But I'm glad I did! If you like robust maduros, you can't go wrong with this stick. Solid medium-to-full bodied flavor with a nice, easy draw.

Graycliff 1666 - another maduro wrapped beauty. One of the first Graycliffs I've ever tried and this one delivered. I'm glad I've got 4 more! Medium-bodied in taste, flavor and smoke. Great morning or afternoon shmoke.

AMG, if I've mentioned anything remotely interesting to you, let me know. I owe you a couple sticks!

AMGfan

JR...luckily the building is mine. I just need to get my AC guy to work on the ventilation in my office...like at my local cigar lounge has theirs. Not sure of cost yet...but I'll limit my cigar enjoyment after business hours and on weekends (I get more work done then anyway )

All the smokes you mention Ive smoked and really enjoy...ESP. The LGC and Antano...you should try the Padilla Signature 1932 and Padilla Miami. I've got tons of them...I'll shoot you a couple.

Jon

AMGfan

A couple for my collection...I can't wait to smoke the Signature Maduro...love them. The Opus X Robusto 1992 will sit for about a month or two and then I will smoke the heck out of one...I had one about 3 yrs ago and enjoyed it immensely.

The Casa Fuente Double Robusto is a recommendation from a friend that was in Vegas and visited Casa Fuente.

Hemingway Signature Maduro


Opus X Robusto 1992 Rare Estate Reserve


Casa Fuente Double Robusto

AMGfan

#1 Prior to Tee Off - Tatuaje Noella


#2 2nd Hole - Cohiba Behike


#3 11 Hole - Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between the Lines


PICS from Tampa Cigar Bash 2011 (2nd pic - Cigar Dave did his show live at event)...smoked a Gurkha Shield and Arturo Fuente Rosado SunGrown...Total of #7 cigars today...I'm toasted!

JohnnyRock

Looks like good (tee) times!

AMGfan

JohnnyRock...busy week last week...I'll send some gems to you end of the week.

Cigars I bought at Tampa Cigar Bash 2011...great event!

LFD Double Ligero Gordo Chisel



Opus X Love Affair

JohnnyRock

AMG, no worries, I completely understand and appreciate your generosity!

I love that chick's cigar bandolier! What a great idea! Was she standing on some sort of platform or was she just really tall?

AMGfan

You should have seen the heels she had on...probably 5'6" and rest heels...

AMGfan

Some singles came in...going to smoke 1 of each in next couple of weeks and the rest get to age for awhile...bare minimum of 6-12 months or so.

Opus x xXx
Opus x Double Robusto
Opus x Fuente Fuente
Opus x Perfecxion
Opus x Double Corona
Opus x 2007 Tauros The Bull

AMGfan

After a long day...a lovely smoke...Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story