Lancero love - Page 4

borndead1 · 11-10-2020, 09:18 PM

Revisiting the Alec Bradley Coyol Petit Lancero, which is more of a lonsdale size. I got this one in a lancero trade I did a while back. Smoking this with a nice Mourvedre wine from northern CA.

Really good construction. This cigar was expertly crafted. No lumps, perfectly smooth, perfect draw.

Starts off nice. Medium 'strength', fairly typical Nicaraguan flavors and aromas.

Around 1/3 through, a nice woodsy flavor comes in.

Around halfway...nice flavors and aromas. A very slow burning cigar; I lit 'er up at around 45 min ago and I'm barely halfway through. Decent burn; a few small touchups with the torch here and there.

Last 1/3...woodsy flavor is still dominant, with the typical Nicaraguan flavors in the background. Let 'er die around 1.5".

Honestly, this one was better than my first one. Maybe it's because I was drankin' while I was smoking it. I dunno, but it was a pretty good smoke.

borndead1 · 11-14-2020, 08:38 PM

Cuban Crafters Medina 1959 lancero (7.5" x 38)

I've ordered some pretty good bundle cigars from CC over the years, so last time I was looking, I threw a few of these singles in with my order.

Decent construction, not great. The head is a teeny bit underfilled and the cap isn't perfect. But the draw is good, which can be a problem with small RG smokes.

Pretty straightforward smoke. Solid but not great. The Tony Alvarez lanceros I ordered at the same time are better. I'll do a review of that one next.

borndead1 · 11-16-2020, 09:01 PM

Tony Alvarez Habano lancero (7.5" x 38).

I've ordered a few of Tony's bundles from Cuban Crafters over the years and have never been disappointed. In my Neverending Quest For The Perfect Lancero, I decided to snag a bundle of ol' Tony's lanceros from CC.

Nice roll; smoothly wrapped with no lumps. The wrapper has a really nice floral smell. Decent draw; a little tight but these haven't been in the humi for long. I took a few out of the cello and put them in my low humidity box a week or so ago.

Starts off really nice. Pretty straightforward tobacco flavors and aromas. About 1" in, a nice toasted bread flavor comes in. It's a unique flavor that I don't think I've ever experienced before. Almost like a fresh baked biscuit or something.

I was hoping that the floral smell of the wrapper would come through in the flavor, but no such luck.

Around halfway, the bread-like flavor is gone, being replaced with a distinct anise flavor. Anise is one of those flavors that I can't stand by itself (yuck @ black licorice) but I like it as an accent flavor. Good burn so far. Only a few small touch ups. Nice aroma coming from the foot.

This one started turning a bit sour at about 3". Did a flame purge and it didn't help much, so I snuffed it.

These smokes definitely have some potential. Gonna let the rest of the bundle nap for a while and revisit later.

RevSmoke · 11-19-2020, 05:49 AM

Ray gifted me a My Father Gran Operta. Smoked it the other day while out in the woods with the bow (successful harvest too).

A good looking stick, with a nice Colorado-ish wrapper. After cutting, the draw was perfect. While I had my attention on other things, I did not some hints of leather, slight spice, and a bit of earthiness. I really enjoyed it until the last 1.5", but a purge brought it back with a rich tobacco flavor and slight sweetness.

I truly enjoyed this smoke.

Thanks 4WheelVFR!

RevSmoke · 12-03-2020, 05:11 PM

Couple more cigars from 4WheelVfr that I smoked.

This was an incredibly tasty smoke. I liked the shape too, that both ends were sealed was a novelty. It had some excellent sweetness, white pepper, and an evolving flavor profile.

Thanks Ray!

RevSmoke · 12-03-2020, 08:05 PM

Well, I received another lancero... I had truly high expectations for this particular stick.

Some of the flavors were grand, but some others... It was impossible to snork without causing eyes to water and severe pain. And as for the draw, even with repeated use of a draw poker, it was like trying to smoke a pencil.

Sad to say, there was much left when I finally gave up...disappointedly.

4WheelVFR · 12-03-2020, 09:04 PM

Todd, I've smoked a couple of those CoLa's that have been plugged as well. Thankfully most have been good out of this box though. Sorry you got one of the crap ones....that's frustrating. Glad you like the Crux. That's a tasty little cigar and it's been a while since I've had one myself.

borndead1 · 12-12-2020, 08:32 PM

Weird, I tried those Ninfamaniacs several years ago and thought they were awful. Different strokes...

Enjoying an Oliva V lancero. I really liked the last (first) one I smoked, so I wanted to try a few more before committing to a box.

I must say...this is a damn good cigar. Oliva has been not so great for me in the past few years. In fact, with the exception of the Connecticut Reserve, Oliva has been on my 'do not buy' list for quite some time. I think it's time to rethink that. And it's time to snag a box of V lanceros.

RevSmoke · 12-14-2020, 09:25 PM

What should I smoke while in the deer blind? Yeah, I thought so, a lancero sounds like a good idea!

The other Ninfamaniac sound like a wonderful idea. A nice smoke, not quite what the maduro version is, but a decent smoke. Decent burn and abit more subdued and one dimensional in comparison to its darker twin.

Another day in the woods, and since I had does around while smoking, another cigar sounds like a good idea. The Balmoral Anjeo smoked wonderfully. It is complex with hints of a hearty wheat bread, mild hints of pepper, and ephemeral gleamings of citrus.

borndead1 · 12-28-2020, 08:33 PM

Revisiting the Cuban Crafters Medina 1959 lancero tonight.

This one was much better than the first one I tried. I would imagine that it's because of the nekkid humidor time. I really need to break myself of the compulsion to try every new cigar right off the truck. They always need at least a short nap of a month or so.

borndead1 · 02-01-2021, 08:30 PM

Class 34 Sungrown Blend lancero (7" X 38)

Not much in the way of real flavor at first; smoke burns my tongue. What's crazy, though, is the aroma coming from the foot is really nice. About 2" in, a nasty mildewy hay flavor comes in. I pitched this thing pretty quickly.

I've bought new/unknown cigars from Cigar Page before and been disappointed. The Class 34 Sungrown lancero is no exception.

icehog3 · 02-02-2021, 08:09 AM

longknocker · 02-02-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

What Was The Cigar, Brother? Can't Tell. Good??? Which Of The Skinny Monsters Do You Like Best, Or Are They All Good? I Have Some Resting At The Moment. Thanks!

icehog3 · 02-02-2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

What Was The Cigar, Brother? Can't Tell. Good??? Which Of The Skinny Monsters Do You Like Best, Or Are They All Good? I Have Some Resting At The Moment. Thanks!

That's the Skinny Drac, Greg. Ok, not my favorite of the bunch. That would likely either be the Mummy or the Frank.

longknocker · 02-04-2021, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

That's the Skinny Drac, Greg. Ok, not my favorite of the bunch. That would likely either be the Mummy or the Frank.

icehog3 · 02-02-2021, 02:59 PM

'17 LGC M'dO 4

longknocker · 02-04-2021, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

'17 LGC M'dO 4

I Have Some June, '17s, That I Need To Revisit, Now That You Mentioned It.

RevSmoke · 02-04-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

'17 LGC M'dO 4

Very nice.

icehog3 · 02-04-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

I Have Some June, '17s, That I Need To Revisit, Now That You Mentioned It.

Are they LGR box code, Greg?

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Very nice.

I have to crack another box soon, I will be sure to send you a couple Todd.

RevSmoke · 02-04-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have to crack another box soon, I will be sure to send you a couple Todd.

Saying, "Very nice" is not a mooch for cigars.

11-10-2020, 09:18 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,331 Trading: (7)	Re: Lancero love Revisiting the Alec Bradley Coyol Petit Lancero, which is more of a lonsdale size. I got this one in a lancero trade I did a while back. Smoking this with a nice Mourvedre wine from northern CA. Really good construction. This cigar was expertly crafted. No lumps, perfectly smooth, perfect draw. Starts off nice. Medium 'strength', fairly typical Nicaraguan flavors and aromas. Around 1/3 through, a nice woodsy flavor comes in. Around halfway...nice flavors and aromas. A very slow burning cigar; I lit 'er up at around 45 min ago and I'm barely halfway through. Decent burn; a few small touchups with the torch here and there. Last 1/3...woodsy flavor is still dominant, with the typical Nicaraguan flavors in the background. Let 'er die around 1.5". Honestly, this one was better than my first one. Maybe it's because I was drankin' while I was smoking it. I dunno, but it was a pretty good smoke. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-14-2020, 08:38 PM	#2
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,331 Trading: (7)	Re: Lancero love Cuban Crafters Medina 1959 lancero (7.5" x 38) I've ordered some pretty good bundle cigars from CC over the years, so last time I was looking, I threw a few of these singles in with my order. Decent construction, not great. The head is a teeny bit underfilled and the cap isn't perfect. But the draw is good, which can be a problem with small RG smokes. Pretty straightforward smoke. Solid but not great. The Tony Alvarez lanceros I ordered at the same time are better. I'll do a review of that one next. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-16-2020, 09:01 PM	#3
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,331 Trading: (7)	Re: Lancero love Tony Alvarez Habano lancero (7.5" x 38). I've ordered a few of Tony's bundles from Cuban Crafters over the years and have never been disappointed. In my Neverending Quest For The Perfect Lancero, I decided to snag a bundle of ol' Tony's lanceros from CC. Nice roll; smoothly wrapped with no lumps. The wrapper has a really nice floral smell. Decent draw; a little tight but these haven't been in the humi for long. I took a few out of the cello and put them in my low humidity box a week or so ago. Starts off really nice. Pretty straightforward tobacco flavors and aromas. About 1" in, a nice toasted bread flavor comes in. It's a unique flavor that I don't think I've ever experienced before. Almost like a fresh baked biscuit or something. I was hoping that the floral smell of the wrapper would come through in the flavor, but no such luck. Around halfway, the bread-like flavor is gone, being replaced with a distinct anise flavor. Anise is one of those flavors that I can't stand by itself (yuck @ black licorice) but I like it as an accent flavor. Good burn so far. Only a few small touch ups. Nice aroma coming from the foot. This one started turning a bit sour at about 3". Did a flame purge and it didn't help much, so I snuffed it. These smokes definitely have some potential. Gonna let the rest of the bundle nap for a while and revisit later. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-19-2020, 05:49 AM	#4
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,814 Trading: (51)	Re: Lancero love Ray gifted me a My Father Gran Operta. Smoked it the other day while out in the woods with the bow (successful harvest too). A good looking stick, with a nice Colorado-ish wrapper. After cutting, the draw was perfect. While I had my attention on other things, I did not some hints of leather, slight spice, and a bit of earthiness. I really enjoyed it until the last 1.5", but a purge brought it back with a rich tobacco flavor and slight sweetness. I truly enjoyed this smoke. Thanks 4WheelVFR! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-03-2020, 05:11 PM	#5
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,814 Trading: (51)	Re: Lancero love Couple more cigars from 4WheelVfr that I smoked. This was an incredibly tasty smoke. I liked the shape too, that both ends were sealed was a novelty. It had some excellent sweetness, white pepper, and an evolving flavor profile. Thanks Ray! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-03-2020, 08:05 PM	#6
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,814 Trading: (51)	Re: Lancero love Well, I received another lancero... I had truly high expectations for this particular stick. Some of the flavors were grand, but some others... It was impossible to snork without causing eyes to water and severe pain. And as for the draw, even with repeated use of a draw poker, it was like trying to smoke a pencil. Sad to say, there was much left when I finally gave up...disappointedly. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-03-2020, 09:04 PM	#7
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Lancero love Todd, I've smoked a couple of those CoLa's that have been plugged as well. Thankfully most have been good out of this box though. Sorry you got one of the crap ones....that's frustrating. Glad you like the Crux. That's a tasty little cigar and it's been a while since I've had one myself.

12-12-2020, 08:32 PM	#8
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,331 Trading: (7)	Re: Lancero love Weird, I tried those Ninfamaniacs several years ago and thought they were awful. Different strokes... Enjoying an Oliva V lancero. I really liked the last (first) one I smoked, so I wanted to try a few more before committing to a box. I must say...this is a damn good cigar. Oliva has been not so great for me in the past few years. In fact, with the exception of the Connecticut Reserve, Oliva has been on my 'do not buy' list for quite some time. I think it's time to rethink that. And it's time to snag a box of V lanceros. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-14-2020, 09:25 PM	#9
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,814 Trading: (51)	Re: Lancero love What should I smoke while in the deer blind? Yeah, I thought so, a lancero sounds like a good idea! The other Ninfamaniac sound like a wonderful idea. A nice smoke, not quite what the maduro version is, but a decent smoke. Decent burn and abit more subdued and one dimensional in comparison to its darker twin. Another day in the woods, and since I had does around while smoking, another cigar sounds like a good idea. The Balmoral Anjeo smoked wonderfully. It is complex with hints of a hearty wheat bread, mild hints of pepper, and ephemeral gleamings of citrus. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-28-2020, 08:33 PM	#10
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,331 Trading: (7)	Re: Lancero love Revisiting the Cuban Crafters Medina 1959 lancero tonight. This one was much better than the first one I tried. I would imagine that it's because of the nekkid humidor time. I really need to break myself of the compulsion to try every new cigar right off the truck. They always need at least a short nap of a month or so. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

02-01-2021, 08:30 PM	#11
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,331 Trading: (7)	Re: Lancero love Class 34 Sungrown Blend lancero (7" X 38) Not much in the way of real flavor at first; smoke burns my tongue. What's crazy, though, is the aroma coming from the foot is really nice. About 2" in, a nasty mildewy hay flavor comes in. I pitched this thing pretty quickly. I've bought new/unknown cigars from Cigar Page before and been disappointed. The Class 34 Sungrown lancero is no exception. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

02-02-2021, 08:09 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,649 Trading: (60)	Re: Lancero love __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-02-2021, 02:59 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,649 Trading: (60)	Re: Lancero love '17 LGC M'dO 4 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!