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    Smoke em if ya got em.

    I'm going to try one of the H. Hupmann #2's with a pour of EW-SB-2004.

    I 've read some pretty remarkable reviews for these, some even preferring them over Montecristo #2's.

    So we'll see here a bit later.
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    Nice read. My favorite cigar at the time was the Lonsdale when they made it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by recon View Post
    Nice read. My favorite cigar at the time was the Lonsdale when they made it!
    H. Upmann? I've never had one, I try to stay in the 48 to 52 ring gauge range, so lonsdales are not what I tend to look at. I know they're really popular tho, our guy Stan likes them quite a lot.

    I've been working on this #2 for about half an hour now, its pretty damn good. I also like the Mag-50's from H. Upmann. I think this line is somewhat under appreciated. Oh well, it keeps the price in check.
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    There Corona's are a good cigar also. Always prefer the 42 or 44 size cigar.
    http://www.cigars-review.org/H-Upmann-Coronas.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by recon View Post
    There Corona's are a good cigar also. Always prefer the 42 or 44 size cigar.
    http://www.cigars-review.org/H-Upmann-Coronas.htm
    I'll bet those are damned good. And uh, the ring size you prefer is what Stan and some of my old golf buddies like too. Hey, they roll them for a reason, right.
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    Okay you people. I'm about 2/3 of the way through the H. Upmann #2. I paired this with a couple pours of the Evan Williams Single Barrel circa 2004, barrel #3.





    Damn this is a good looking smoke!



    Gotta say; I'm pleasantly pleased with this pairing. Its as good a pairing a RASS with a pour of Rittenhouse BIB.

    The EVSB is thick and oily, has a nice balance of sweet and spice and hits about every note bourbon drinkers cherish. At $25 a 750ml bottle, its a bargain buy.

    Back to the stogie. These are often compared to the Monte #2's. But thus far, I see them as unique from one another. The Monte is all coffee and chocolate, but the H. Upmann has more floral and spice notes, especially cinnamon. Its a great smoke, perfect draw, no burn issues, construction seems first rate, and it tastes great.



    All in all a great pairing, I would highly recommend both.
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    Can't go wrong with the H.Upmann cigars
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    Checking in from the hotel in Slidell, outside of New Orleans.
    Day 2 of the herf. Had roasted oysters and blackened Snapper last night.
    One of the forum advertisers sent a nice selection of smaller sized Habanos
    for us all to try. Had a bottle of 100% Rye Whistle Pig to sip on.
    Today is three huge crawfish boil's with onion, garlic, jalapeños, potato,
    corn and whatever else is thrown in. Expecting 30. Cigars everywhere, of course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CigarGuy View Post
    Checking in from the hotel in Slidell, outside of New Orleans.
    Day 2 of the herf. Had roasted oysters and blackened Snapper last night.
    One of the forum advertisers sent a nice selection of smaller sized Habanos
    for us all to try. Had a bottle of 100% Rye Whistle Pig to sip on.
    Today is three huge crawfish boil's with onion, garlic, jalapeños, potato,
    corn and whatever else is thrown in. Expecting 30. Cigars everywhere, of course.
    Nice. I don't know which sounds better, the crawfish, or the oysters?

    Have fun, Stan.
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    Meh, ended up with a short pour of EW-BIB and another Siglo IV.

    Its all good, campers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by recon View Post
    Can't go wrong with the H.Upmann cigars
    Yes
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    Been smoking a couple of Monte Cristo Edmundos this weekend. With this stick, it's almost like having your coffee and smoke, @ the same time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrkalashnikov View Post
    Been smoking a couple of Monte Cristo Edmundos this weekend. With this stick, it's almost like having your coffee and smoke, @ the same time.
    They are truly excellent!

    You just really can't go wrong with a Montecristo.
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    Nice day so today it is a H.Upmann 1844 reserve Demi tasse:33 x 4 1/2" with a cold Beck beer! Perfect!
    http://hupmann.com/
    http://altadisusa.com/cigars/h-upmann/1844-reserve
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    Quote Originally Posted by recon View Post
    Nice day so today it is a H.Upmann 1844 reserve Demi tasse:33 x 4 1/2" with a cold Beck beer! Perfect!
    http://hupmann.com/
    http://altadisusa.com/cigars/h-upmann/1844-reserve
    Nice.

    Its of course raining here today.
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    I don't know how I missed this thread. All I can say is its full of win.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TEN-32 View Post
    I don't know how I missed this thread. All I can say is its full of win.
    Uh, do try to keep up, mkay?
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    Quote Originally Posted by El Jefe View Post
    Uh, do try to keep up, mkay?
    That EWSB Vintage is one of my favorites. My failing memory is preventing me from commenting specifically on the 2004, but I have sampled several vintages and all were excellent.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TEN-32 View Post
    That EWSB Vintage is one of my favorites. My failing memory is preventing me from commenting specifically on the 2004, but I have sampled several vintages and all were excellent.
    The last two bottles of this I had were 01, I think this 04, barrel #3 is a bit better. Damn good stuff for $25.

    I need to get another jug of this and also some more Old Grand Dad 114.
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    Got a Ruination Lil Devil and something called "Barrell Bourbon".
    It's batch #001, bottle #3255, barrel strength at 60.8 ABV. Got it at Caskers.
    Really kinda different, taste wise. Wish I could tell you how.

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