PCF Cigars (29 Viewers)

[Lil Tuna]

ive only had a few “real” Cubans and none of them were good. Is it possible I just got duds? They were confirmed real but they were like smoking an old chicken bone, even after being in the humidor for a few weeks.

I’m guessing it may depend on what you prefer taste wise. The ones I prefer are more mild to medium. The Montecristo #2 and the Quai D’Orsay #54 are in the more medium range to me. The Hoyo de Monterrey and Romeos are very mild.
I also enjoy the Tabak especial (not Cuban) which is coffee infused.
To me there is a difference in taste amongst the cigars from Dominican, Nicaragua and Cuba. Cubans to me tend to have a creamier and more earthy type taste to them where as the others tend to be a little more intense.
Not sure if this answers your question but I can only assume that maybe Cubans could be an acquired taste if it’s new to your pallet.
When I make it down to TRKville one of these days, I’ll make sure to bring several samples.
I’d like to hear what others think of the taste differences as well. @johnjohn???

 

[johnjohn]

I used to be a monte 2, partagas SD4, and padron '26 guy. I've phased out most of my NCs and down to just a few hundred of those. Now tend to enjoy the JL2, HDMs and trinidads. The more 'barnyard' smell the better. I buy a lot of new stuff and try it out with my crew to get feedback + refine ideas of what I like. My advice to guests is to smell and let your nose tell you what you like. Can't go wrong.

lessons learned for cubans:
1. buy a perfect draw. mandatory for cubans. Changes the game. My bro is a padron snob and i've converted him to cubans (RyJ, HDMs petit robustos) It's all about the draw for him.
2. buy a second perfect draw. you will thank me.
3. Let the cigars rest in your humi or tupador for at least 30-60 days. no lighting ROTT.
4. drybox before smoking. At least a couple hours.
5. Aging. Got to give these suckers time.

Flavor-wise the cubans with the above lessons learned are my preferred. Draw-wise the pardron can't be beat. If I had to do it all over: I would buy padron 6000s and pretend I didn't get a taste for cubans. Akin to finding my BTPs, ES, AS sets and should have settled for the WTHCs.

 

[Lil Tuna]

I used to be a monte 2, partagas SD4, and padron '26 guy. I've phased out most of my NCs and down to just a few hundred of those. Now tend to enjoy the JL2, HDMs and trinidads. The more 'barnyard' smell the better. I buy a lot of new stuff and try it out with my crew to get feedback + refine ideas of what I like. My advice to guests is to smell and let your nose tell you what you like. Can't go wrong.

lessons learned for cubans:
1. buy a perfect draw. mandatory for cubans. Changes the game. My bro is a padron snob and i've converted him to cubans (RyJ, HDMs petit robustos) It's all about the draw for him.
2. buy a second perfect draw. you will thank me.
3. Let the cigars rest in your humi or tupador for at least 30-60 days. no lighting ROTT.
4. drybox before smoking. At least a couple hours.
5. Aging. Got to give these suckers time.

Flavor-wise the cubans with the above lessons learned are my preferred. Draw-wise the pardron can't be beat. If I had to do it all over: I would buy padron 6000s and pretend I didn't get a taste for cubans. Akin to finding my BTPs, ES, AS sets and should have settled for the WTHCs.

Thanks for the lesson @johnjohn. I had a feeling you were a little more up on this than I. Going to give this a try.

 

[Hot Nuts]

 

[BruceWayne]

 

[Lil Tuna]

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Living the High Life!

 

[joeyshin]

Anyone try
Davidoff Anniversario Entreacto
Balmoral Anejo XO Obscurity Petite Robusto

I bought a box of each on a whim

 

[jr8719]

A perfect cigar to accompany a perfect view of the English countryside.

Have had my Hoyo Epicure Especials sitting in various Boveda bags for the past year and a half now, but this one hit different — and proved to be the greatest cigar I've ever had.

The minute I smelt and handled it before lighting up, I knew it was going to be special: a wonderfully rich chocolate aroma with a perfect firmness.

This was followed by a perfect draw and amount of smoke — thanks to my preferred double V cut with a Colibri. Thoroughly recommended method if you like more smoke.

Earthy, chocolaty, creamy, well-balanced flavours throughout — never harsh or overpowering, making way for a bit of pepper and spice at the end.

I am down to my last one now, so will definitely get one or two more for my next Boveda bag (also thoroughly recommended).

 

[partypoker]

not 100% sure why it took me so long to see the cigar thread but hot damn. Glad to know its here now I will keep tabs on it. Favorite smoke right now is Padron 3000, easy on the budget, perfect draw and burn on every smoke!

 

[Mongoose]

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A perfect cigar to accompany a perfect view of the English countryside.

Have had my Hoyo Epicure Especials sitting in various Boveda bags for the past year and a half now, but this one hit different — and proved to be the greatest cigar I've ever had.

The minute I smelt and handled it before lighting up, I knew it was going to be special: a wonderfully rich chocolate aroma with a perfect firmness.

This was followed by a perfect draw and amount of smoke — thanks to my preferred double V cut with a Colibri. Thoroughly recommended method if you like more smoke.

Earthy, chocolaty, creamy, well-balanced flavours throughout — never harsh or overpowering, making way for a bit of pepper and spice at the end.

I am down to my last one now, so will definitely get one or two more for my next Boveda bag (also thoroughly recommended).

Love my Colibri cutter also!

 

[Mongoose]

Just in

 

[jr8719]

Love my Colibri cutter also!

They are brilliant — make such a huge difference to the smoking experience, in my opinion. Ever tried a double cut?

 

[joeyshin]

This was followed by a perfect draw and amount of smoke — thanks to my preferred double V cut with a Colibri. Thoroughly recommended method if you like more smoke.

I used to frequent this cigar shop and used to use a V cutter until someone say “it makes the cigar like a penis”. No more v-cutter for me.

this is the best cutter by far. I’ve had mine for 8 years and have cut hundreds of cigars. Still razor sharp. My colibre didn’t last me 5 years.

 

[jr8719]

Oh God... Will I ever be able to get that image out of my head now?!?!! Damn you!

Does that Xikar give a traditional straight cut, I take it? What are the silver tools poking out at the bottom for?

 

[joeyshin]

Oh God... Will I ever be able to get that image out of my head now?!?!! Damn you!

Does that Xikar give a traditional straight cut, I take it? What are the silver tools poking out at the bottom for?

Yeah straight cut. The tools are for opening cigar boxes.

 

[jr8719]

Yeah straight cut. The tools are for opening cigar boxes.

Nifty! Will have to give them a go.

 

[Mongoose]

They are brilliant — make such a huge difference to the smoking experience, in my opinion. Ever tried a double cut?

I always used a straight cut and I just recently bought the Colibri and love the v cut. Never tried a double cut. Curious now

 

[Mongoose]

I used to frequent this cigar shop and used to use a V cutter until someone say “it makes the cigar like a penis”. No more v-cutter for me.

this is the best cutter by far. I’ve had mine for 8 years and have cut hundreds of cigars. Still razor sharp. My colibre didn’t last me 5 years.
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However that someone was, I’m glad that I don’t share their imagination. Lol!

 

[Jonesey07]

Someone got a package in the mail today!

cant wait to get home!

 

[Lil Tuna]

Someone got a package in the mail today!

cant wait to get home!

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Looks like a perfect fit.

 

[Jonesey07]

Hmm..

I wonder what’s in the box...

holy cow!!!

@Lil Tuna!!!! Are you kidding me? You f’n rock!!

I can’t wait to have one!!

 

[AfterTheFact]

Maybe I should start a Chips for cigar trade ad...

 

[Lil Tuna]

Maybe I should start a Chips for cigar trade ad...

I know of a couple barrels I’d trade my whole humidor for. Just kidding. Smoking some Cubans in TRKville is on my bucket list though David.

 

[Lil Tuna]

Hmm..
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I wonder what’s in the box...

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holy cow!!!

@Lil Tuna!!!! Are you kidding me? You f’n rock!!

I can’t wait to have one!!

Some of my favorites Mike. I would’ve put a Monte#2 in there but it wouldn’t fit in the box. I’ll have some with me in Florida though.
Enjoy my friend.

 

[Lil Tuna]

Want to give a big shout out to @Mongoose. I received a package in the mail Monday but because my work schedule has been so hectic, I haven’t really had a moment to say thanks.
Really really appreciate the gift Mark, if I get the opportunity today to enjoy a good smoke, I’m going to put it to use.
Thank you so much.

 

[Mongoose]

Hope you enjoy many great smokes using that my friend.

 

[Jonesey07]

@Lil Tuna finally getting to smoke one!

 

[Lil Tuna]

That’s a good one Mike, those NO. 54s are getting difficult to find. Glad your getting to finally enjoy.
Cheers my friend.

 

[Jonesey07]

That’s a good one Mike, those NO. 54s are getting difficult to find. Glad your getting to finally enjoy.
Cheers my friend.

I think this is the smoothest cigar I’ve ever smoked.

 

[Copper44]

I think this is the smoothest cigar I’ve ever smoked.

I’m afraid to even try one... then that is all I will want lol.