My first smoke of the New Year was...

01-04-2009, 08:55 AM

I know I'm a little late, but I just had my first smoke yesterday.

A Bolivar Coronas Extra from 1998, courtesy of Da Klugs and the NST program.

It was quite enjoyable as my first truly aged cigar.

What did you have?

Ashcan Bill · 01-04-2009, 09:13 AM

At the stroke of midnight I lit up a Partagas No. 1 as we watched the fireworks on the Vegas strip (from a comfortable distance).

The fireworks weren't much compared to what Vegas has done in the past. For whatever reason everything was fired off low to the ground and pretty hard to see. Lots of disappointed people from what I've heard.

The cigar, on the other hand, met all expectations.

TOB9595 · 01-04-2009, 10:44 AM

My Son and I opened a PARTAGAS CULEBRA 200?

It was a wondwerful experience. Kevin thought it to be a bit strong, I thought it to be a bit mild.
Great flavors coming through.
This really presented the changes that occur during the smoke process.
Pre draw
first third
second third
Last nubbin...much stronger..

A GREAT STICKs

Tom

01-04-2009, 11:04 AM

601 Maduro from SteveDMatt's sampler he put together for me.

Had it yesterday.

Had a great sweet spice at first and then just creamed out.

MikeyC · 01-04-2009, 11:14 AM

I finally had my first smoke of 2009 last night HERF'ing with gnukfu and spectrrr. I started with a '00 Punch RS12 and then moved on to a Boli Gold Medal and finished with a Trinidad Reyes. All three were delicious! Plus, this was the first time I've ever smoked 3 CC's in the same sitting.

01-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Ashton VSG. Great smoke. Perfect burn, a lot of smoke, and great taste.

01-04-2009, 11:38 AM

01 Partagas Lusintania, great stick.

acruce · 01-04-2009, 12:41 PM

601 red label.

RHNewfie · 01-04-2009, 12:52 PM

Cuaba Generoso, not bad at all!

IBQTEE1 · 01-06-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayaker

I know I'm a little late, but I just had my first smoke yesterday.

A Bolivar Coronas Extra from 1998, courtesy of Da Klugs and the NST program.

It was quite enjoyable as my first truly aged cigar.

What did you have?

You are not a little late. I still have yet to smoke one.

Fumador · 01-06-2009, 10:21 AM

H Upmann Coronas Major. It was harsh and needs time but smoked very well.

doctorcue · 01-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Cruzado I think... can't be sure as the booze was pouring from 8pm to 5:30am. Oh yeah!

Footbag · 01-06-2009, 10:48 AM

Just kicked a two week long cold and got to smoke a Party Short. Then a Le Hoyo Du Prince! I'm back Baby!

01-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Oliva Special G. Not a bad little smoke.

troutbreath · 01-06-2009, 05:09 PM

Still TBD, believe it or not. *sigh*

01-04-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	My first smoke of the New Year was... I know I'm a little late, but I just had my first smoke yesterday. A Bolivar Coronas Extra from 1998, courtesy of Da Klugs and the NST program. It was quite enjoyable as my first truly aged cigar. What did you have?

01-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#2
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... At the stroke of midnight I lit up a Partagas No. 1 as we watched the fireworks on the Vegas strip (from a comfortable distance). The fireworks weren't much compared to what Vegas has done in the past. For whatever reason everything was fired off low to the ground and pretty hard to see. Lots of disappointed people from what I've heard. The cigar, on the other hand, met all expectations.

01-04-2009, 10:44 AM	#3
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... My Son and I opened a PARTAGAS CULEBRA 200? It was a wondwerful experience. Kevin thought it to be a bit strong, I thought it to be a bit mild. Great flavors coming through. This really presented the changes that occur during the smoke process. Pre draw first third second third Last nubbin...much stronger.. A GREAT STICKs Tom __________________ I keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas Our palates are as individual as our fingerprints

01-04-2009, 11:04 AM	#4
BHowe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... 601 Maduro from SteveDMatt's sampler he put together for me. Had it yesterday. Had a great sweet spice at first and then just creamed out.

01-04-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... I finally had my first smoke of 2009 last night HERF'ing with gnukfu and spectrrr. I started with a '00 Punch RS12 and then moved on to a Boli Gold Medal and finished with a Trinidad Reyes. All three were delicious! Plus, this was the first time I've ever smoked 3 CC's in the same sitting. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

01-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#6
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... Ashton VSG. Great smoke. Perfect burn, a lot of smoke, and great taste.

01-04-2009, 11:38 AM	#7
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... 01 Partagas Lusintania, great stick.

01-04-2009, 12:41 PM	#8
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... 601 red label. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

01-04-2009, 12:52 PM	#9
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... Cuaba Generoso, not bad at all! __________________ σπένδομαι

01-06-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
Fumador Go Irish!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WI Posts: 265 Trading: (3)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... H Upmann Coronas Major. It was harsh and needs time but smoked very well. __________________ Tunneled like a gopher and tighter than a virgin on prom night!!! -Skywalker

01-06-2009, 10:31 AM	#12
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... Cruzado I think... can't be sure as the booze was pouring from 8pm to 5:30am. Oh yeah! __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

01-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#13
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... Just kicked a two week long cold and got to smoke a Party Short. Then a Le Hoyo Du Prince! I'm back Baby!

01-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#14
19thHole Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... Oliva Special G. Not a bad little smoke.

01-06-2009, 05:09 PM	#15
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: My first smoke of the New Year was... Still TBD, believe it or not. sigh