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El Jefe
05-01-2013, 06:27 PM
Okay, I finally got the Flor de las Antillas in hand. Sheesh!

Wow, this is easily the most complicated smoke I've ever set fire to.

The first 5th or so was a little harsh, lots of pepper. Then that mellowed out and I was getting caramel and heath bar notes. Now in the 2nd half it's leather, cedar and sweet tobacco with a smidge of brown sugar.

Just fabulous!

http://s8.postimg.org/ftkbbu77p/flor.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


This thing also has a beautiful band as well.

http://s21.postimg.org/7zjc0na3b/flor_band.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

These are my new fave, I need more, much more! ;)
El Jefe
05-01-2013, 06:38 PM
Shoot, I almost forgot. I purposefully paired this smoke with some Buffalo Trace bourbon. I figured it was either that or some Bulliet rye.

These go together perfectly. If I take a big drag on the cigar and then take a sip of the whiskey the BT has a distinct cinnamon flavor. This is great!

http://s18.postimg.org/plzdv0t15/buffalo.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
El Jefe
05-01-2013, 07:32 PM
Wow, I'm smoking this to the nub, might need a roach clip. Just an amazing cigar. :)
btcave
05-01-2013, 07:43 PM
Your making me want one.
Partisan1983
05-01-2013, 07:49 PM
Your making me want one.


No shit...me too :)
El Jefe
05-01-2013, 09:12 PM
I'm telling you, there is no doubt why Cigar Aficininado named this the cigar of the year for 2012. None.

Sure, it's complicated and fairly strong, but if you take it easy it's f'ing great. Dang!
mrkalashnikov
05-02-2013, 07:39 AM
Pricey?
CigarGuy
05-02-2013, 08:20 AM
Wonderful review, Jeffy. Thanks for sharing.
TEN-32
05-02-2013, 08:37 AM
Sounds very nice. What did it set you back?
El Jefe
05-02-2013, 09:33 AM
I got a 5 pak from Famous for $39.00

Worth every cent. I'll bet you get a better buy on Cbid.

I need a couple boxes of these things. I'm told that if you rest them for about 6 months in your hummi they get even better.
CigarGuy
05-02-2013, 09:52 AM
I got a 5 pak from Famous for $39.00

Worth every cent. I'll bet you get a better buy on Cbid.

Here ya go, buddy. A little cheaper on the reg site and potentially cheaper on CBid.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/11602/flor-de-las-antillas-by-my-father/
El Jefe
05-02-2013, 10:11 AM
Here ya go, buddy. A little cheaper on the reg site and potentially cheaper on CBid.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/11602/flor-de-las-antillas-by-my-father/

Except most of em are back ordered. I think Cbid is my best bet. I just need to buy in bulk when possible cause these thing seem to sell out fast.

Is there a function on Cbid that informs you when a specific cigar is available?
CigarGuy
05-02-2013, 10:18 AM
Across the top there is "Home", "Auctions", "Cigar Brands", etc, etc.
If you click on "cigar brands" you can go to a specific brand and click
on it and it'll show you everything opened for bidding at that time, in that line.
Format is the same as CigarsInternationals "Big List of Cigar Brands".
El Jefe
05-02-2013, 11:11 AM
Across the top there is "Home", "Auctions", "Cigar Brands", etc, etc.
If you click on "cigar brands" you can go to a specific brand and click
on it and it'll show you everything opened for bidding at that time, in that line.
Format is the same as CigarsInternationals "Big List of Cigar Brands".

Gottcha, thank you, sir. :)