What did you smoke today? (2016)

[ArizonaDave]

Today, I decided to try 3 different coronas.

The first one was:
Penn. Binder as wrapper
2 Criollo Liguero
2 San Vincente' Liguero
2 Piloto Cubano Seco

This one blew my socks off! Definitely Full-bodied, but the flavor was exceptional and had a hard time putting this one down. I rolled 5 of these babies, and probably will roll more. As far as a larger Cigar, I want to blend this one down a bit, by adding more Piloto Cubano, less San Vincente', and possibly an Ecuador Shade wrapper. Great flavor overall.
My #2 smoke was similar, but with no Penn. Binder, and Havana2000 wrapper. I missed the flavor the Penn. binder added, and the wrapper didn't quite fit the blend this time. The H2000 is a great wrapper mind you, just maybe not for this cigar.
#3 was an all Penn. Binder Puro.
Now, I should have tried this 1st, to see how to blend it properly. Much more of a full-bodied binder/wrapper than say a Ct. Broadleaf, not as sweet, but the flavor really adds something to a blend. It also adds strength, and a few other flavors I can't begin to explain

 

[ArizonaDave]

After a good nights rest, I figured out the flavor from the Penn. Binder I was lacking to describe. It has wonderful Leather tones to this, and a light raisin undertone. Great for wrapper or binder. The quality of this leaf, especially of this massive size is awesome!

 

[Gavroche]

My fisrt , to smoke today ?...or tomorow...

Dominican Cigar Binder
Corojo 99 Ligero
Piloto Cubano Ligero

 

[ArizonaDave]

My fisrt , to smoke today ?...or tomorow...

Dominican Cigar Binder
Corojo 99 Ligero
Piloto Cubano Ligero

The wrapper is too wet to smoke today.....try using less water on your next cigar. I wrap mine in a paper towel overnight. Good 1st roll.

L'enveloppe est trop humide pour fumer aujourd'hui ..... essayez d'utiliser moins d'eau sur votre prochaine cigare. J'enveloppe mine dans une nuit de serviette en papier. Bon 1er rouleau.

 

[Gavroche]

Thank you Arizona... Your compliments and notices go straight to me in the heart...

vos compliments et avis me vont droit au cœur...

 

[LewZephyr]

Smoked this one last night.
Enjoyed this while reading.

10E
Piloto seco 1 leaf
Criollo 98 ligero 1leaf
Criollo 98 seco 1 leaf
Sumatra Double Binder
Ecuador Shade Wrapper


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[Gavroche]

Waouhhh your Wrappeur... !

 

[LewZephyr]

Enjoyed a 7H last evening.

Nicaraguan Seco 2leaf
Nicaraguan Viso 2 leaf
Mata Fina Just 1/4thleaf
Sumatra Double Binder
Habana 2000 Wrapper

 

[Gavroche]

Hello Lew Zephyr

Can you give me the weight of your cigar?


Thank you

 

[Gavroche]

il est mon deuxième merci WLT ...

20 mm 145 mm 18.26 grammes

 

[Gavroche]

 

[ArizonaDave]

Good job! Nice even burn!

 

[charlie G.]

gavroche It looks tasty and it must have been by the amount of it that is left.

 

[Gavroche]

This cigar was good to burn me fingers with it... The beginner's luck...

 

[LewZephyr]

@Gavroch
That is a nice looking stick.!!!
qui est un bon bâton à la recherche!!!

You asked about the weight of my cigars. I haven't ever weighed em (them), but I'll try to remember next time I have my scale out to check it.


Smokes on this one last night.

 

[Gavroche]

Always the same mixture, a little of bitterness at first fast to settle(adjust) by a degassing...

 

[LewZephyr]

Sat around smoking this last night.
It was rolled last July.

This blend was absconded from @Cigar.

9H
Nicaraguan Seco 1 -1/4 Leaf
Criollo 98 Ligero 1 -1/4 Leaf
Piloto Seco 1 - 1/4 Leaf
Sumatra Double Binder
Habano 2000

Had a slight bitter taste at the beginning, but it didn't even last through the first 3rd.
Evened out and was an enjoyable smoke.

 

[Ben Brand]

A corona. Dom Olor, long red and criollo 98 filler. Comstock binder and Penn b leaf wrapper. All homegrown.

The cat wouldn't move, so White sugar is included in the photo.

 

[ArizonaDave]

A corona. Dom Olor, long red and criollo 98 filler. Comstock binder and Penn b leaf wrapper. All homegrown.
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The cat wouldn't move, so White sugar is included in the photo.

Great looking smoke Ben!

 

[Gavroche]

Ben, it's your product ?... congretulations...