Dave's Cigar Diary

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Congratulations to my cigar pal and friend... who's alma mater won yet another championship last night.  It has to be getting old by now, no?

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AVO XO Internezzo 5.5 x 50

MSRP: $8.00

Wrapper: Habano

Flavor: Medium

Rating 90/100

I was surprised at the flavor of this cigar, thinking it was a throw in to the sampler i purchased.  I was glad i was wrong.  Good solid cigar.

Acquired in the Timeless Ten Sampler from cigar.com

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGASST228

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Punch Uppercut Toro 6.6 x 54

MSRP: $7.00

Wrapper: Sumatra

Flavor: Med-Full

Rating: 89/100

THe strong flavor immoderately hit the back of my throat and nose when i lit this large toro.  It burned clean and very well.  Lots of pluming smoke.  Not a bad cigar... wouldn't turn one down.

Acquired in the Untouchable Ten sampler from cigar.com

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGASST161

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Ave Maria Knights Templar 6 x 48

MSRP: $7.00

Wrapper: Habano

Flavor: Med-Full

Rating: 90/100

Much smaller of a ring than i prefer, but this was a a surprisingly good cigar.  A solid wrapper than stood up to the drive to work.  And a strong flavor profile, that paired well with my morning coffee.  I like it.

Acquired in the Delicious Dozen II sampler from cigarinternational.com

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=SP-CIDD175&stext=Delicious%20Dozen%20II

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Man O' War Ruination Belicoso 5.7 x 56

MSRP: $11.00

Flavor: Full

Wrapper: Habano

Rating: 89/100

Big sturdy cigar, but I had a very tight draw yielding very little smoke.  Still had good flavor, but I enjoy a more rewarding pull.  Maybe just a bad stick...  I have 4 more.

Acquired from the 12-12-12 deal on cigarsinternational.com

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La Gloria Cubana Serie N JSB 5.5 x 54

MSRP: $6.35

Flavor: Medium-Full

Wrapper: Maduro

Rating: 91/100

Another think stick, very similar to the Partagas Black label to me.  Great smoke.  Easy draw with lots of smoke.  Definitely a good cigar.  Would buy again.

Acquired in The Untouchable Ten Sampler from cigar.com

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGASST161

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Partagas Black Clasico 5.2 x 54

MSRP: $6.50

Flavor: Medium-Full

Wrapper: Medio Tiempo Sun Grown

Rating: 93/100

Big ring.  Very Sturdy stick.  Smooth draw with lots of smoke.  Very much enjoyed this cigar.   And affordable enough to buy by the box... which i probably will at some point.

Acquired in The Untouchable Ten Sampler from cigar.com

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGASST161

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Padilla Miami Oscuro Limitado Perfecto 6 x 60

MSRP: $12

Flavor: Medium-Full

Wrapper: Oscuro, Nicaragua

Burn: 60-70 Minutes

Rating 93/100

My first Perfecto.  I think i cut too much off the tip, as it burned faster than i thought it would  The wrapper was hearty... you cold almost chew it.  This cigar is rated at 94... and i agree.  Great smooth smoke.  Huge draw.  Plus its a really good looking cigar.  

Acquired in The Untouchable Ten Sampler from Cigar.com

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGASST161

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La Herencia Cubana Core (LHC Core) Box Pressed Robusto 5 x 52

Price: $10

Flavor: Full

Wrapper: Habano, Ecuadorian

30 minute burn

91/100

Good flavor... great draw.  Meh.

Acquired in the Untouchable Ten Sampler from Cigar.com

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGASST161

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Gurkha Crest Torpedo 6.5 x 52

MSRP: $26.74

Flavor: Medium-Full

Wrapper: Maduro

Rating: 86/100

I think i'm rating this cigar too hard... just because Gurkha feels like a price driven hype.  It wasn't a bad cigar... but it wasn't a $15-$27 cigar.

Acquired in the Untouchable Ten Sampler from cigar.com

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Alec Bradley American Sun Grown Torpedo 6.1 x 52

Full Flavor

Price: $5-$6

71/100

I think i just wasn't prepared for how strong this smoke was.  I may have enjoyed it better had i paired it with a bourbon or coffee instead of a glass of water.  

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E.P. Carrillo Elencos Acto Mayor Torpedo 6.2 x 52

Price: $12.50

Flavor: Full

Rating 95/100

I loved this cigar.  I don't pretend to have a tasters tongue .. but this cigar sat in my crappy humidor for 2 months... and survived where RyJ's and CAO's all seem to compress to a no draw piece of junk.  This was my first E.P. Carrillo and i loved it.  good flavor and great draw. And of course now no longer part of the cigar.com custom sampler... and out of stock in singles... so i can not replace the stick i smoked on a Tuesday morning on the way to work.

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Rocky Patel Decade Box Pressed Robusto 5 x 50 

MSRP $10

Medium flavor

Effortless draw.  Great flavor.  I would buy again.  I love this cigar.

96/100

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Graycliff Avelino Lara 80th Pirate (Torpedo) 6 x 52

Price:$10-$12

Medium Flavor

90/100

Just learned that the man behind the Graycliff name was responsible for the original Cuban Cohiba.  Sometimes taking a second to read something pays off.  Thank you cigar.com and elementary school education.

I liked this cigar in appearance more than when it was on fire.  It is a really nice looking cigar...maybe a little to fancy for my humidor though.

It burned well, clean draw, good flavor.  Nothing memorable about it though... for me.

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Macanudo Hyde Park

Price: $6-$7

Flavor: Mild

About a 30-40 minute burn

Personal rating: 89/100

Love this cigar.  Very mild flavor, but keeps getting better as it burns through.  

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Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto (i think)

Price: $6-$7

Flavor: Mild/Medium

About a 45-50 minute burn

Personal Rating:89/100

Favorite to cigar to date.  Burned clean.  Mild to Medium taste.  Sad to see it burn out.