So what did you think?
Indulgence of the Night July 2008
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So what did you think?
I should start by saying that I'm still holding judgement on this cigar because it was still too wet, having spent maybe little more than a week in my humidor after a few days of (no doubt) hot and humid UPS warehouse/truck conditions.
That being said, the first third of the cigar was tasty, new to my palette, and interesting. It was cedary and leathery with a subtle, spicy finish, which I really enjoyed, but unfortunately I soon got distracted by the tell tale signs of over humidification (no fault of the cigar's). Beginnings of an uneven burn, constricting draw, and that dreaded acrid, hot, chemical taste.
Like I said, though, the first third set the hook and, with a little rest, I'm anxiously awaiting the right time to get into my recently acquired 5-pack (not to mention the Maduro that Matt also sent me
). Oh, I almost forgot to mention. Torano puts out one hell of a nice looking cigar!Like I said, though, the first third set the hook and, with a little rest, I'm anxiously awaiting the right time to get into my recently acquired 5-pack (not to mention the Maduro that Matt also sent me
Well that was unfortunate. Give it a bit of time in the humi, I am sure you won't be disappointed. What maddy did Matty send you?
Yeah, I chalk it up to impatience and knowing that I had five more, so it softened the blow a bit.
A Casa Torano Maduro Robusto, bless his heart.
I should start by saying that I'm still holding judgement on this cigar because it was still too wet, having spent maybe little more than a week in my humidor after a few days of (no doubt) hot and humid UPS warehouse/truck conditions.
That being said, the first third of the cigar was tasty, new to my palette, and interesting. It was cedary and leathery with a subtle, spicy finish, which I really enjoyed, but unfortunately I soon got distracted by the tell tale signs of over humidification (no fault of the cigar's). Beginnings of an uneven burn, constricting draw, and that dreaded acrid, hot, chemical taste.
Like I said, though, the first third set the hook and, with a little rest, I'm anxiously awaiting the right time to get into my recently acquired 5-pack (not to mention the Maduro that Matt also sent me
Unfortunately, the 1916 Cammie's routinely have some burn issues(the stick I smoked the same night Cory did, was sent packing about half-way through). I'd say the success rate I have with the 1916 is only about 75%(I have the best luck construction wise with the toros, and the petite corona has the best flavor imo). I really have to say though, I've made my way through A LOT of Casa Toranos and have never had a single problem with construction. Maybe the cammies are rolled in a different factory?
Glad you found it somewhat enjoyable Cory! Just out of curiosity, did you punch or cut?
I always cut, but my arsenal of cheap cutters, which not too long ago had me thinking that buying more cigars instead of a Palio was the sensible thing to do, are now leaving me with cigars that look like the heads have been blown off with a grenade.
Setting my little rant aside, I actually did get a fairly clean, albeit slightly slanted, cut.
Edit: I'm not too familiar with the Torano lines, but the Cammie is not part of the Casa line, which the maduro is, right?
With Iceman MIA for months now the IotN thread has been severly lacking in cigar porn.
Tonight I had a Caipirinha and a Sancho Panza Double Maduro.
This storm was pretty much beating the crap out of Cory's neck of the woods. You still in one piece buddy?
Not trying to buzzkill here but where are your limes?????? proper caipirinhas need way more limes than that. /Brazilian dude rant
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Locally brewed real ales
Proper somerset cider
good cheese
Happy birthday to me
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My wife dragged me there. I told her I would only go if I could say momofuko at least fifty times, and get an egg cream afterwards at Gem Spa on 2nd & St. Marks. It was pretty good.
You had to be dragged there? I love the food, although I'm not the keenest on the setting... An egg cream at Gem Spa, you say? I'll have to look into that...
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Longmorn 15
Scapa 14
Carlsberg Elephant beer
Longmorn 15
Scapa 14
I always cut, but my arsenal of cheap cutters, which not too long ago had me thinking that buying more cigars instead of a Palio was the sensible thing to do, are now leaving me with cigars that look like the heads have been blown off with a grenade.
Setting my little rant aside, I actually did get a fairly clean, albeit slightly slanted, cut.
Edit: I'm not too familiar with the Torano lines, but the Cammie is not part of the Casa line, which the maduro is, right?
Interesting. Since picking up a $3 punch cutter at the local B&M, the only sticks that get the cutter are torps. If you are having problems with cutting, I can't reccomend a punch enough, though if the cigar is drawing tight, cutting will often improve things.
You are correct sir. Though now that you mention it, I'm not sure if the Casa Torano and and it's maduro brother share the same binder and filler blend. They are certainly different beasts in my opinion.
Trust me, they are in there! I'm going 1 whole lime to 2 pours cachaca. The picture probably didn't allow for the best visibility.
Some Jambalaya, from an Indianapolis treasure, a lovely little cajun/creole place: Yats.
Interesting. Since picking up a $3 punch cutter at the local B&M, the only sticks that get the cutter are torps. If you are having problems with cutting, I can't reccomend a punch enough, though if the cigar is drawing tight, cutting will often improve things.
You are correct sir. Though now that you mention it, I'm not sure if the Casa Torano and and it's maduro brother share the same binder and filler blend. They are certainly different beasts in my opinion.
Hmm...I've never expirienced a draw that was too loose, so I guess that might be why I've shied away from trying a punch up to this point. I suppose I owe it to myself to at least try it a few times before passing judgement, which I'm too often guilty of in situations like this.
Hmm...I've never expirienced a draw that was too loose, so I guess that might be why I've shied away from trying a punch up to this point. I suppose I owe it to myself to at least try it a few times before passing judgement, which I'm too often guilty of in situations like this.
I prefer the punch only because I don't get a bunch of little bits of tabaccy in my mouth after the first few puffs. Also, with really delicate wrappers, when I cut they always seem to start to unwrap themselves.
Like most things it's probably just personal preference. Lots of folks seem to have problems getting clean cuts with a punch and the cap splitting on them.
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I'm a loving, yet strict warden.
It's a fun game so far.
I'm a loving, yet strict warden.
It's a fun game so far.
I enjoyed a Stone Imperial Russian Stout. This was my first sampling of the Imp. Russian Stout category and I immediately fell in love with it. The texture is intensely creamy and unbelievable full of toasty, chocolatey and coffee flavor. I need to try more of this stuff.
I just polished off a bottle of Orval. Great stuff.
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