C280 Sport

Two amazing gifts from my amazing lady. A bottle of Dom Perignon 2002 and my Opus X Lost City. We had a wonderful time on Saturday night and even more fun when our guest arrived. I had 2 Opus X Lost City. Everyone else had Padron 1926 and 2002, Dom Diego Corona, Romeo Y Juliet, Liga Privada #9 and my girlfriend had a Opus X 77 Shark. Dinner included shrimp and Rib Eye steaks. It made for a wonderful evening.

Here is a couple pics. One of the Opus X. The other after dinner with some guest. Nothing but a casual relaxing evening with great people. Would post more but it was more cigar smoking then photo time.

JohnnyRock

Looks like a great evening!

C280 Sport

A fantastic evening it was! Ended up playing Golf today before going to work. Did not shoot good at all but I enjoyed a Padron 1945 Anniversary- The ones John sent me

Another fantastic smoke! Would of taken a picture but we have a rule at this certin course- Phones stay in car.

AMGfan

My 46th Birthday Golf/Poker Weekend - Day One - Friday

Morning Round - Highlands Reserve (Davenport, Florida) - shot 83...could not putt anything in under 6 ft...

Alec Bradley Prensado

Arturo Fuente BTL (Between the Lines)



Afternoon Round - Reunion Resort Watson Course - 79...birdie birdie finish!

Padron 80yr Maduro

Padron Principe


Back at the condo...unpacking the cigar and scotch stash for the weekend...








Poker cigars and drinks tonight after sushi...



MORE tomorrow...playing Lake Nona!!!

SoCalCLK

Happy Birthday, man! Those Arturo Fuente BTLs are delicious. The Padrons too. That's a sweet stash of Single Malts you've got there. Balvenie 12-year doublewood is my standard go-to scotch. Let us know how the Balvenie 30-year is compared to the Macallan 30!

JohnnyRock

Hey! Happy Birthday JR! Looks like a great time was had by all! Cigars? Scotch? Golf? Are those AB Prensados worthy of their top rating from Cigar Aficionado? About to pull the trigger on a box...

AMGfan

JR...very good cigar. The draw was a little finicky with my box (churchills) but the gran toros I smoked this weekend were fine.

If you like Padrons...try the San Lotano Ovals...great cigar!

http://www.cigarinspector.com/san-lo...o-oval-robusto

AMGfan

46th Birthday Celebration - Day Two/Saturday the 19th

We had dinner @ Texas de Brazil and then headed to Corona Cigar Co. to pick up some goodies...picked up an ST Dupont torch (the best) and a box of Davidoff Anniversary #2 for the night.



A golf buddy of mine and my cousin (right)...REMEMBER this picture...this was the first cigar either one has had...LOL...pretty mild Tabak Especial Cafe Con Leche.



Here is the drink and cigar lineup:





My sweet Davidoff Anniversary #2 ash and my cousin's Tabak...


Poker begins...



REMEMBER my cousin...a Cohiba Behike 52 and several scotches later (he never drank scotch)...he won a big hand and shot the Loser sign to my buddy...but @ about 4am he had lost everything but had a great time.

AMGfan

46th Birthday Celebration - Day 3/Sunday

Just golf and 2 Arturo Fuente Sharks and a Padron 1964 Exclusivo...

C280 Sport

Jon. Looks like another fantastic time! I ended up buying 5 cigars today. I am suppose to play tonight but it looks like we are rained out. I ended up picking up 5 Padron 1926's. Jon it was you who has me hooked on them now - I will be in Florida Tuesday June 5th.

AMGfan

George...if you want to have a killer Padron...try the 1964 Exclusivo Maduro...tremendous cigar.

Just packed up my travel humidor for this weekend in Orlando...its going to be a great weekend.

Joya de Nicaragua 1970 Antano and God of Fire 2010 Gran Toro Maduro


Cohiba 1966 Edicion Limitada 2011 and Cohiba Edicion Limitada 2001


Arturo Fuente Anejo #77 "The Shark" and Opus X #77 "The Shark"


The Padron Lineup:

1964 Anniversario Exclusivo Natural
Family Reserve 45 Years "Little Hammer"
Family Reserve 85 Year (special release)
1964 Anniversario Millenium
1964 Anniversario Piramide
80 Years (special release)

JohnnyRock

Jonnie, that 'before' and 'after' shot of your cousin is PRICELESS! Almost like Jekyll and Hyde! Your Orlando line-up looks stellar!

AMGfan

JR...It was great to see my cousin let loose. He works his **** off and is married...nuff said. Luckily when I got married, my wife new ahead of time my vices...cars, guns, cigars, golf, comic books, and NFL football. Scotch is a recent vice...so she has to adjust.

JR and George...I'm getting in a big order for my new humidor (yes another one)...I'll send over one of each from each box to you guys.

My Padron guy is trying to get some special release Padrons called 1964 Smoke Inn 15th Maduro...it was made specifically for this cigar shop and had really good reviews. No body seems to have them but they have been getting so many requests they may start releasing them...I've staked out 3 boxes...so as soon as I get some...smoke ON!!!!

Padron 1964 Superior Maduro
Padron 1964 Principe Maduro
Padron 1964 Monarcas Maduro
Padron 1964 Imperial Maduro
Padron 1964 Diplomatico Maduro
Padron Family Reserve No.46 Maduro
Padron 1926 Anniversary No.1 Maduro

Just pay it forward!

C280 Sport

Thank you very much Jon! I cannot wait to get them! I always look forward to your care packages! You have the best in taste and have me hooked on the Padron's I love them! Can't wait to get them in the mail and also cannot wait to see the pics of the new humidor. Did you need my shipping address?

I always enjoy looking toward to seeing your pics on here. I will be in Florida next Tuesday!

JohnnyRock

Jonnie, your orders are legendary, I can't wait to see what you've got coming in! Speaking of care packages, I've got some swag from our last show to send to you. BTW, when are you going to be in LA?

AMGfan

Well...here goes my weekend...

Saturday golf...a buddy and I played and he brought out his son...great time. Kid had tooo much energy!!!!




I smoked my *** off...

San Lotana Oval...very Padronesque



La Gloria Cubana Obelisk


Padron 1964 Exclusivo Natural


Opus X Love Story


Cohiba Behike 52


Sunday Golf...I smoked my *** even more...

Padron 1964 Superior
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Padilla Signature 1932


Cohiba Edicion Limitada 1966 2011


Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between the Lines (BTL)


THEN I went to my favorite cigar lounge to hang with some buds...(wife went shopping AGAIN)

Padron 1964 85yr with some strong *** coffee...an some great reading material EVO Magazine before they showed up



Then moved onto the Balvenie 21yr


and another Padilla Signature 1932

JohnnyRock

My, oh my, what a weekend!

backdoc7

Agreed!

So cool to find this thread..


Jon, your cigar / humidor combo are unbelievable! I'm humbled but glad to see you enjoying good smokes and good scotch! I use to drink single malt almost exclusively but have been more a bourbon man lately. I still have plenty of single malt in the bar so might have to pour a glass in tribute to your unbelievable cigar collection. My bud has one of those big ice ball makers.. they are very cool!

JohnnyRock, So Cal to MO! Wow man.. talk about culture shock. I've done a little traveling through MO and it is beautiful! BTW, I have an article bookmarked on a guy who turned a Wine Cooler into a Humidor if you interested I'll post a link. Something I've thought of doing for some time.

C280, a little late but looks like you lady did you right on your bday. Dom and a nice cigar.. a guy could do worse for sure!

Myself, I've been ending most Sunday nights with a Cigar and a drink or two. Tonight was no different. After a very active day hiking the La Jolla coast with my better half, I got home and couldn't wait to light a cigar and have a beer and finally relax for a bit. A patient brought me a couple of smokes so I thought I'd try one.

La Diferencia Cubana - A mild smoke but I've had worse. He said they were seasoned in his humidor for about 6 months. Not complex, not too flavorful actually, but mild and smoked ok. I had it with a Stella and actually it wasn't a bad way to end the weekend. You guys have a good week!

AMGfan

^^^bd7...I'll be in LA this Fall...I'll bring some choice smokes for us.

BTW...Anyone want a drink?



Just got these in today...I can't wait to pair these bad boys with some choice cigars...

SoCalCLK

If you're in LA this Fall, I'll hook up with ya for a drink and a smoke!

AMGfan

I'd love that...I've got some really nice Padrons for you and BD7...plus some Cohibas that were "gifted" to me...

JohnnyRock

BD7, post that thread! I found some old, vintage coolers that just reek of classic coolness, but I'm trying to figure out how to convert them into humidors....I will eventually do a wine cooler, since they usually have glass doors and interior lighting which always set's things off nicely.

BTW, welcome to our world! They guys in here are all very cool and make for great e-friends.

JR, my buddy would kill to have your scotch collection!

backdoc7

Jon, awesome bar bro. I'll get a pic of mine up soon. I just had a sip of Laphroaig 10 y/o today.. It's probably 20 years by now (hehe) as it was a gift from my welch neighbor long ago. anyway.. i bet the 25 y/o rocks! haha, i have some 12 y/o g'livet here too.. you have all the BIG Boy stuff bro! Right on!

Yeah, we've been talking about having a smoke for sometime so I look fwd to you visiting your family out here so we can gtg!
I have some Cohiba's from my trip to *uba about 8 years ago. It will be a good occasion to break a few out too! Dang, I can't stop looking @ your scotch collection.. just awesome!

Bra, your CLK is looking good! Those monoblocks still look awesome IMO!

http://www.stogieguys.com/2010/01/01...ine-a-dor.html

JRock, there you go.. wine fridge's have some advantages like you said.. this DYI makes it look too easy! I might have to replace the built in wine fridge with one of these.... my lady would freak!

AMGfan

Any of you guys drink any Remy Martin Louis Viii? I had my first taste of it several weeks ago...I must say...the shizzle was so smooth and luxurious. I'd break that out only on VERY special occasions...

backdoc7

Only twice but both memorable experiences. Once was comped while playing Baccarat in Vegas.. I was up 8k at the time and playing $500 a hand.. which for me is way up there.. my friend was playing $1k a hand.. he's probably the reason they comped us!
The other time was with a friend before the "fun" started on his bachelor party.. good times.. i think it was like $125 / shot and that was long ago.. not cheap but damn.. Louis XIII is so good, so smooth! I saw you had Macallan 30 on your bar bro! Always wanted to try that. I've had the 15 y/o and the 18 y/o.. both great.. the 30 must be awesome with a good smoke! I can't stop looking at that scotch collection.