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zoo22

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I have actually been trying to figure out the green drink. Or is that just a lime on top.

Mojito.

I don't know what that carrot's doing in it though...

:plain:

But the buttery Padron (1964?) surely makes up for it.
 

Nick M

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It doesn't look like whiskey. Ah well. Martinin's work with cigars also.
 

elohiym

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Last evening, the Mrs. and I enjoyed a Padron with a couple bottles of Fat Tire on the back deck. Yes, she smoked again, and enjoyed it. Neither of us got nauseous this time. :D

Now that I've had a chance to pair the cigar with Fat Tire, I don't think it's a great combination (need beer-cigar-combo suggestions). Still haven't tried the Mojito, but I made homemade Mountain Dew, and that was awesome with the Padron. :thumb:

The lesson: Iced Mountain Dew :cheers: + Padron :smokie: = :cloud9:

I thought that after the cigars had a chance to be in the Humi-Zip for over a week that the flavor might be effected in a positive way. To simulate an actual humidor, I would open the Humi-Zip every day or so (humidors are not airtight). The cigar seemed to taste the same as the first time; perhaps there was subtle difference, but I missed it if there was. It would be interesting to try aging in a real humidor to see if I would then taste a difference.

:cheers:
 

Nathon Detroit

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After my Ashton VSG I tried the famous Fuente Opus X xXx Belicoso “Power Ranger”. It was REALLY good, not as good as the Ashton VSG but still incredible.

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rocketman

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Last evening, the Mrs. and I enjoyed a Padron with a couple bottles of Fat Tire on the back deck. Yes, she smoked again, and enjoyed it. Neither of us got nauseous this time. :D

Now that I've had a chance to pair the cigar with Fat Tire, I don't think it's a great combination (need beer-cigar-combo suggestions). Still haven't tried the Mojito, but I made homemade Mountain Dew, and that was awesome with the Padron. :thumb:

The lesson: Iced Mountain Dew :cheers: + Padron :smokie: = :cloud9:

I thought that after the cigars had a chance to be in the Humi-Zip for over a week that the flavor might be effected in a positive way. To simulate an actual humidor, I would open the Humi-Zip every day or so (humidors are not airtight). The cigar seemed to taste the same as the first time; perhaps there was subtle difference, but I missed it if there was. It would be interesting to try aging in a real humidor to see if I would then taste a difference.

:cheers:

I am glad you and the wife enjoyed yourself. I too am not a big beer and cigar fan though Sierra Nevada makes a barleywine ale called "Bigfoot" which is a seasonal product, I do enjoy this style of beer/ale with a cigar and probably because it is sweet.
Humidification has more to do with freshness and overall burn of your stogie than flavor. If you are planning to age a cigar for some months or years you will see a flavor difference as the tobacco's flavor blends and mellows over time a lot like wine. A week or two won't really give you any noticeable difference IMO. Good to see you back.
 

rocketman

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After my Ashton VSG I tried the famous Fuente Opus X xXx Belicoso “Power Ranger”. It was REALLY good, not as good as the Ashton VSG but still incredible.

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Your having way to much fun, I can tell. :chuckle:

Enjoy!!
 

elohiym

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I too am not a big beer and cigar fan though Sierra Nevada makes a barleywine ale called "Bigfoot" which is a seasonal product, I do enjoy this style of beer/ale with a cigar and probably because it is sweet.

I'll give "Bigfoot" a try, if I can find it. Thanks.

But I'm going to have homemade Mountain Dew on standby. :D

I may invest in a humidor at some point.
 

Nathon Detroit

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But I'm going to have homemade Mountain Dew on standby. :D
I think that is a great choice. Anything with lemon and lime will be a great palette cleanser which will help you enjoy each puff of your premium cigar. :up:

I may invest in a humidor at some point.
If you end up enjoying the cigar hobby you will most certainly need one.
 

Nathon Detroit

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Last night we had a little cigar party. Raging fire, homemade mojitos, and several cigars.

I had an Ashton VSG, and another Opus X Belicaso. Other fellas had a variety including Oliva Series V, La Aroma Cubana, Padron, etc.

The whole ordeal was awesome!
 

rocketman

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Last night we had a little cigar party. Raging fire, homemade mojitos, and several cigars.

I had an Ashton VSG, and another Opus X Belicaso. Other fellas had a variety including Oliva Series V, La Aroma Cubana, Padron, etc.

The whole ordeal was awesome!

Sounds like a blast, wish I could have been there...:cheers:
 

Nick M

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CAO Brazillia. :smokie:

I like maduro's. Speaking of which, the original Rocky Patel was the Indian Tabac line. His Tomahawk maduro is really good, and a great price.
 

rocketman

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CAO Brazillia. :smokie:

I like maduro's. Speaking of which, the original Rocky Patel was the Indian Tabac line. His Tomahawk maduro is really good, and a great price.

I like the Brazillia it's a good smoke, I have also tried the Indian Tabac cigars too, once anyway. I did not know that was a Rocky though...
 

Nick M

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I've been meaning to try some of those. What can you tell me about them?

I think it is a classic maduro, not the later trend of things like 5 Vegas A where they are also peppery. Leathery, good burn-even, lots of smoke which probably also comes from having the humidor not overly humid, and a bit earthy. Just a bit.

Although I do like the peppery (spicy) maduros also.
 
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