Punch Rare Corojo Question

[IlmProcess]

I remember smoking a handful of these back in 07. I really enjoyed them—if I remember correctly they were rather spicy and had some dried fruit flavours from time to time (I think I was smoking the smallest of the bunch).

Has anyone had any of the more recent ones? How do you all like them?

[TJtorpedo]

I recently got one in a trade. I haven't smoked it yet, so I can't help you there, but I used to smoke them back in about '05, and the flavors you describe is how I remember them. Tasty suckers.

[DaBear]

Had one a few weeks ago. Wasn't bad. Can't remember much flavor wise, just remember being impressed with it.

[IlmProcess]

Thanks for the info guys. TJtorpedo, if you get around to smokin it sometime soon, lemme know how you like it

[Chemyst]

They're terrific 'bang for the buck' sticks.
I buy a box and let them sit for at least 6 months.
As a matter of fact I need to get another box,
as soon as I get some room in my VT.

Chemyst

[trendo]

I know a lot of guys like aging the rare corojos. I smoked one the other day that I bought in 07, either my tastes have changed, or this thing was better a few years ago. I haven't smoked one of the newer ones, but I hear their pretty good, especially for the price.

[levrac68]

I have about a dozen left from when I got a box two years ago. Funny that I just gave my buddy one earlier today. They're a decent smoke, but not one of my go to cigars. Can't say I remember it as a full of flavor or peppery stick. I do think they've mellowed out since I first picked them up.

[TJtorpedo]

Originally Posted by IlmProcess

Thanks for the info guys. TJtorpedo, if you get around to smokin it sometime soon, lemme know how you like it

I definitely will. Since we've been talking about them, I'll smoke it within a few days and post my impressions of it here.

[IlmProcess]

Originally Posted by TJtorpedo

I definitely will. Since we've been talking about them, I'll smoke it within a few days and post my impressions of it here.

Cool bro, I appreciate it!
I guess it's a decent enough excuse to light one up

[TJtorpedo]

Originally Posted by IlmProcess

Cool bro, I appreciate it!
I guess it's a decent enough excuse to light one up

Sho is! I don't need much prodding to be convinced to light up a cigar!

[TJtorpedo]

Originally Posted by IlmProcess

Thanks for the info guys. TJtorpedo, if you get around to smokin it sometime soon, lemme know how you like it

Smoking it right now, and it's the same as I remember it, which is to say pretty tasty. I think this one is a couple years old, because the cello was a crispy yellow. It's the toro size.

It started out floral and fruity, and now about halfway in it has settled into a nice woodsey spicy groove. The wrapper is a little fragile and has cracked in a few places, and the draw is a little tight, but it's all good! I'll have to put these back on my radar to have on-hand.

[IlmProcess]

Dig it, thanks! Sounds like they'll be on mine as well

[hammondc]

One of my favorite NCs. Always on hand. One of my gateway cigars. PRC & the CAO Cameroon. Never did get my hands on the 10th Anniversary edition though. B&M does not have them and I don't really want a bunch of em.

Now that I think of it, I have not had the CAO in ages either.