Job Site Sticks.

Gotta love that nose!

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Gotta love that nose!

Monday (4-27-09), was not the best cigar day for me. The first stick I fired up was one given to me by a co-worker. Flor de Oliva The first thing that I noticed was the cheap (to me) plastic band. The stick itself looked nice enough for being a budget cigar. I think he told me he paid less than $2 for it.




Meh, if this is the best that $2 can buy...you can keep it.







My after lunch smoke was going to be one I had just purchased from a local B&M. There was a guy there enjoying a cigar on his break with the owner. He said he was unsure of my cigar budget, but he loved these things. Tatuaje, I am guessing this is a Tat that everyone raves about on the forums...



All I can say is that I have never been so dissapointed in a cigar as I was this one. It tasted to me like I think the Optimo in the plastic tube (thats been in my kitchen junk drawer for over 10 years) would taste. Sorry if I offend anyone here, but this thing just tasted stale.

Mason's plans...




Michael

Since I had such a bad day with smokes on Monday, I left the house Tuesday with two sticks that would surely make my day better than the last.

(4-28-09). My morning smoke was a stick I smoke alot of. I usually smoke 2 of these things a week. Monte Cristo, White These things never let me down with their quality and flavor. If there ever was a nutty taste to a cigar, this is the one that has it. Creamy and medium flavored, with a bit of pepper as you get into it.




If you are a fan of mild to medium cigars, you can not go worng with an MC White. They are not the cheapest cigar in the store, but they wont break the bank either. I usually pay $9 for them, but have seen some stores charge as much as $11.





My after lunch smoke was also a cigar that I smoke alot of, and I do mean alot. Oliva, V I really like every single cigar that Oliva offers, and this includes the Nubs.




Michael

[68TriShield]

You said you did not like the Flor de Oliva gifted by your friend.Same guy makes the cigar in your last picture

I will agree on the MCW and V.Both are very consistent performers.
The Whites I find similar to Ashton Cabinet.

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

You said you did not like the Flor de Oliva gifted by your friend.Same guy makes the cigar in your last picture
I will agree on the MCW and V.Both are very consistent performers.
The Whites I find similar to Ashton Cabinet.

I thought there might be a connection with the name, but the taste does not deserve the name.

I really appreciate the replies I have recieved for this thread. Every job has its perks...I guess mine is working outdoors and being able to enjoy smoking whenever I please. I sure woulf like the perks that cops have though.

Wednesday (4-29-09) was a very busy day, but I did manage to get some time to enjoy one of these. Rocky Patel, Decade This had been in my humi for about 2 months. A friend had told me these were a very good smoke...so I bought one...and I will again.



I am not the best person to describe cigar flavors, and here it is Sunday and I am trying to remember what this thing tasted like 4 days ago...well it had to be good enough to nub it.




Michael

Thursday (4-30-09). I have never smoked a Padron before. I know...crazy huh? Well I will definitely be trying more. What a very complex and flavorful gar this thing was. This little box'd pressed stick has been sitting in my humi for a few weeks now. I bought it at a new B&M local to me (Club Habana), and I had asked the owner what his fave cigar was...he pointed me to this.
Padron, 1964 Anniversary Series



Wow! I tasted flavors in this thing that I have not had in any other cigar I have tried. I lit this thing up at around 8am on an empty belly. (I smoke cigarettes, so I never get buzzed) What a great cigar this was. It had a definite taste to it that I cannot put my finger on, but was definitely familiar to me...masquite maybe? One thing for sure is, it burned when nosed!, but I still could not resist doing it every other puff.

Good to the last nub...




My after lunch cigar was less eventful than the morning smoke. Actually quite plain.
H.Upmann, Vintage Cameroon







Michael

I did not have any cigars on Friday, but I did have a nice smoke yesterday. Not actually a "job site" smoke, but I did smoke it on the drive over to a friends house where I was meeting him to help with an AC change out as side work. Opus X Robusto.

My wife just made a list of things for me to get at the grocery store, perhaps I need to detour and pick up a couple Padrons. I had planned on smoking a VSG later on after lunch while piddling around in the yard.

Cheers...
Michael