Recent content by Airborne RU

I have to echo some of the sentiments here. DPG did not create a winner with this one. Too one note, no twang, and not nearly as complex as some of his other offerings. I was very disappointed.

I don't know about that Bolivar comparison (more later). I bought a sampler from leaf and ale (fast, fast service by the way, they don't mess around) and so far I've smoked the #5, #4, and #2 (in that order on separate days), here are my thoughts. The #2 is clearly the best of the bunch so far...

Ditto on the quality. I had a decade recently that had a "tan line" (took off the bands and the color was significantly darker under the band). I know you might say that this is the B&Ms fault, but I got mine from a new box and my B&M moves some stock out fast. Other that weird things like...

Almost two years later lets revisit this question. The next trend in cigars. . . What line of development have we seen? Well from my vantage point it actually does look like some elements of the cigar industry have moved toward more "limited edition" and "seasonal offerings." Rocky Patel's...

I highly recommend a coolerdor. The most efficient way to store large amounts of smokes. At first I thought it was too "mad max" for me to store cigars that way, but it gives you the most bang for the buck, and allows you to spend more $$ on smokes. I got a igloo cool max and well when I...

At the Aston Cigars site the Classico size of their new San Cristobal line is labeled as a 5 x 50 robusto. My initial thoughts were that this cigar wasn't a true robusto but rather a hermoso no. 4 (5 x 48). Drawing fine lines I know but that was my initial impression. Looking over the cigar...

Hang in there buddy. She has had a lot of time to think about it and get used to the idea (some of her friends have probably helped plant the seed). But basically while she was getting herself good and prepared she let you be surprised, shocked, and blindsided. You deserve better than this...

For me they are the brand that I first started out with. I thought they were the best thing ever. As I branched out more, tried Padrons for example, the comparison became the beginning of the end of my CAO purchasing. I think my problem with CAO boils down to two things: 1) All sizzle and no...

I just had a classico maduro robusto. Very good smoke. Starts very leathery, earthy, with a dash of coffee. In the middle it becomes very sun grown and warm tasting. Perhaps a little woody. Good draw, loads of smoke, slow burning. I'd go to the event if it was held at my B+M.

I had this stick today and I was impressed. Very Partagas esq flavor. Absolutely beautiful wrapper which not only looked fine but burned really well, leaving a nice patterned ash (call it "ash patina"). I found mine slightly on the harsh side on the second half, with a distinctive LFD flavor...

Nice! I think I will use this formula. However one question. Do gifts purchased before cigar hobby count? Or is it only while hobby is in full force? BTW I miss your website (it being updated at least).

This is going to get me in trouble but it is what I believe. Over Rated Hyped cigars? Any of the super premiums from Arturo Fuente. Anejo is nice but it is over hyped, opus is fine but it is over rated, Aston ESG is both, Aston puro sol is a good cammy stick but it is over priced, and the...

perhaps you should give it another try

Pull ups and a whole lot of running. If you have a year to prepare thats great. 20 pull ups is 100pts on the PT test so that should be your goal prior to going in and I forgot what the standard (100pts) was on the 3mi run, but if you are young its like 6 minute miles. So do a lot of interval...

That sucks. I enjoy the Hemingway Signature and to the degree that I can get my hands on them the Anejo line. Oh well, there are plenty of other makers out there with top quality goods from which to choose.