Cigars Cigars Cigars

[Rikitikitavi]

Lets see, weekend smokes will prob be: Trini Robusto Extra + Dip no.2

[Throttle]

oooh, nice.....just had a lunch smoke - trinidad reyes.

[ckunjie]

Hi guys found out some info from the web, don't know how accurate the info is but something for you guys to look forward for 2007 and for my part saving money haha

 

Release date and Packaging:

 

Edicion Limitadas:

HdM Regalos - SLB of 25, July

RyJ Escudos - box of 25, July

Trinidad Ingenios - varnished SLB of 12, September

 

Regular-Production Cigars:

Boli Gold Medals - wood boxes of 10; LCDHs only, July

Cohiba Secretos (Maduro) - varnished wood boxes of 10 and varnished wood boxes of 25, June

Cohiba Genios (Maduro) - varnished wood boxes of 10 and varnished wood boxes of 25, June

Cohiba Magicos (Maduro) - varnished wood boxes of 10 and varnished wood boxes of 25, June

Cohiba Siglo III - tubos, cardboard 3-packs, 5 packs per carton, October

Cohiba Siglo IV - tubos, cardboard 3-packs, 5 packs per carton, October

Cohiba Siglo V - tubos, carbdoard 3-packs, 5 packs par carton, October

H. Upmann Mag 46 - tubos, cardboard 3-packs, 5 packs per carton, October

Monte Edmundos - tubos, cardboard 3-packs, November

Monte Petit Edmundos - tubos, cardboard 3-packs, 5 packs/carton, October

Partagas Culebras - 3 sliding coffins per box, LCDH only, June

JLP Petit Cazadores - Cello'd bundles (Mazos) of 25, June

JLP Petit Cazadores - cardboard 5-packs, 5 packs/carton, June

Partagas Serie P. No. 2 - tubos, carbdoard 3-packs, 5 packs/carton, November

 

Regional Editions:

Por Larranaga - Pacific Cigar Co. - Robustos, SLBs of 25, September

 

Humidors:

Coleccion H. Upmann (book) - book of 20, October

H. Upmann Robustos Travel Humidor - humi of 10, only avail. to Travel Retailers (i.e. duty-free shops and such), December

Partagas Replica Antigua Humidor - humidor of 50 - October

 

Reservas:

Montecristo No. 4 - special cabinets of 20, October

 

 

Well the Mag46 and P2 in tubos are really interesting, i think short smoke are really in trend now with petit robusto, petit edmundo and petit cazadores? Short and strong? Or maybe Petit P no.2? PP2? haha just my two cents worth. Cheers!

[Throttle]

so much for Cuban Socialism/Communism...haha....

 

these guys are better in the game of capitalism than anyone else

[ckunjie]

True! We guys should know how well their capitalism is!

[Throttle]

been smoking much lesser lately...........

[Tua Gu Sai]

I just now came across a Motorculture magazine and happened to see a really familiar face showing off he's Truimph 2 Wheels! haha

[Throttle]

paiseh, this article more than a year old, then suddenly they publish, i also blur

[Throttle]

still havent had one this week........

[Nightstalker]

juz realised i've been out of touch for some time now. had a ramon ss and upmann conn 1 on mon. both were below par. wat a disappointment.

 

looking forward to tom nite. headin down to villa bali for a smoke wif a few mates from work

[Throttle]

good for you, enjoy

[Guest TheSquid]

Originally posted by Nightstalker@May 03, 2007 09:50 pm

juz realised i've been out of touch for some time now. had a ramon ss and upmann conn 1 on mon. both were below par. wat a disappointment.

 

looking forward to tom nite. headin down to villa bali for a smoke wif a few mates from work

both were split with me? havent really tried this batch yet

[Nightstalker]

the past few ramon ss i had were gd. except this one... guess it cant be great all the time. hahha... no worries man

[Guest TheSquid]

Originally posted by Nightstalker@May 06, 2007 01:56 pm

the past few ramon ss i had were gd. except this one... guess it cant be great all the time. hahha... no worries man

lol... cant wait for the slurps u noe wat to come.

arrggghhhh come liao still need to wait for dunno how long then can smoke.

[Nightstalker]

patience man... gd things are worth waiting for. hahaha...

[Throttle]

Wah you guys, ....the Good Life.......

[Nightstalker]

im heading over to conn d tonite wif my cousin. he recently took a liking to cigars. haha... anyone wanna join me?

[Throttle]

Cant, in Jkt at the Four Seasons Cellar doing a cigar myself....

 

It's been a long while since we've come together man.......

[Rikitikitavi]

Hey Guys,

 

Been out of action for a while. Crazy project involving many a sleepless nights, had to go to KL at short notice and finally collapsed into bed on Fri night after 2 weeks of slavery.

 

Saving grace was that the Hilton in KL (next dr to the Meridien where I was at) had a decent Cigar selection at prices that are a little better than SG. So picked up a couple of CAO MX2s to try as I had never seen that brand in SG and was attracted by the double maduro wrapper binder combo.

 

Wow, what a cigar! Date and chocolate pre light aroma and beautiful flavor, draw and burn right through. This is a dominican but what a dominican it is. Beautiful top notch construction and medium bodied without being overpowering for a relative noob like me.

 

The date and chocolate changes to dark chocolate about a third through and it doesn't go anywhere from there to the last third, when it starts to get acidic. While the monotony of dominicans is an oft quoted complaint, man, i dont mind smokin something that gives me a date chocolatey flavor right through!

 

Just my opinion, wish i had picked up more of these babies before coming back to SG. Cant wait to get back out to get some more.

 

On that point, do any of you know if i could find CAO cigars in SG? I know Con D is the purist joint and does not stock dominicans, and I cant get them at Oaks coz about the best dominican they have is the Macanudo Hyde Park Cafe Maduro.

 

Hope we can all meet up sometime. Seems like everyone has been smokin alot less than they would like to lately...ah, such is life in the busy tropics

[Rikitikitavi]

Also guys, would be grateful for any advice on a good place to get a Humi in SG. Dont want to buy online, would rather get one from a proper place in SG. Grateful for the collective wisdom on offer here...

 

As of now, would be willing to work with a good travel humi if that is good enough for stocking 8-10 cigars at a time as i dont see my self exceeding that count per month for at least a year. Thereafter i could consider getting a 50 count may be

[Throttle]

Originally posted by Rikitikitavi@May 14, 2007 02:41 pm

Hey Guys,

 

Been out of action for a while. Crazy project involving many a sleepless nights, had to go to KL at short notice and finally collapsed into bed on Fri night after 2 weeks of slavery.

 

Saving grace was that the Hilton in KL (next dr to the Meridien where I was at) had a decent Cigar selection at prices that are a little better than SG. So picked up a couple of CAO MX2s to try as I had never seen that brand in SG and was attracted by the double maduro wrapper binder combo.

 

Wow, what a cigar! Date and chocolate pre light aroma and beautiful flavor, draw and burn right through. This is a dominican but what a dominican it is. Beautiful top notch construction and medium bodied without being overpowering for a relative noob like me.

 

The date and chocolate changes to dark chocolate about a third through and it doesn't go anywhere from there to the last third, when it starts to get acidic. While the monotony of dominicans is an oft quoted complaint, man, i dont mind smokin something that gives me a date chocolatey flavor right through!

 

Just my opinion, wish i had picked up more of these babies before coming back to SG. Cant wait to get back out to get some more.

 

On that point, do any of you know if i could find CAO cigars in SG? I know Con D is the purist joint and does not stock dominicans, and I cant get them at Oaks coz about the best dominican they have is the Macanudo Hyde Park Cafe Maduro.

 

Hope we can all meet up sometime. Seems like everyone has been smokin alot less than they would like to lately...ah, such is life in the busy tropics

To dispel some misconception.

DR cigars are known to be of the best quality in the world better than Cubans

DR cigars are not better or worse tasting than Cubans, just different.

Just that in this thread, we all happen to prefer the Cuban taste.

 

I for one started out with non Cubans like, Davidoffs, Zinos, Arturo Fuentes, Ashtons, Griffins, Macanudos, Avos, Auroras, Bahias, Don Diegos and the very occasional CAO.

Wasnt only after about a year or so did I switch to Cubans totally.

So I guess my taste for Cubans is considered "acquired"

 

Back to business, there are DR cigars at Con Divan but CAOs are not available here unfortunately , for you. heh heh.

 

There are definitely better DR cigars at Oaks and also at Blue Bells Davidoff GrandHyatt. try the Arturo Fuente Maduros, Ashton Maduros or Davidoffs and Dunhill signature. Whatever it is, try it and relish its character then after many smokes you will know what suits you best. Perhaps it's not Cuban but it's still a premium cigar. And thats what we are all here for , love of the Leaf, Cuban or otherwise.....

 

May I suggest a Thursday evening smoke, Guys?

It's really been a long while since we've come together.....

[Nightstalker]

sounds gd. count me in! conn d as usual?

[Throttle]

OK con D. But let's see how's the response.

 

Riki, Forumuser etc... especially the newer folks, plse do join.

[Rikitikitavi]

Hey Guys,

 

Throttle, thanks for the responses. Much appreciated. Will be hitting up the joint at the Hyatt to see if i can get some good DR cigars.

 

Had a Dip No.5 yesterday, good no-nonsense short smoke. Noting unbeleiveable but good quality cuban flavor. Picked up a Dip No. 4 and Upmann petite corona as well as looking fwd to doing those soon, although it seems I am leaning at the moment toward the DR maduro taste.

 

Thu night at Conn-D might actually be do-able. What time are you guys looking at? Have a project to finish by Fri but pushing to get it done sooner so provided i can be reasonably efficient I'll be glad to join on Thu.

[Throttle]

Probably early, immediately after work? 7pm?

Sorry but I need to go by about 9.30pm or so, hopefully more people will be there so that those who want to stay late can have company as much as those who are there early.