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The pix is just fine. Persons can click it to see a larger version. Looked like a peaceful place, too.
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The cigar lounge
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Yes, I am obsessing. it took me a while to figure it out. AMR, the Lord has blessed me with a awesome family, and a nice home (a couple of many blessings). My back yard is about 1/3 of an acre of serenity, I just love it. I am very blessed. Come by some time I love to share it.
Oh man... that looks just amazing!
I have never dipped a cigar before. Should I try it?
Went to Edwards today and had a smoke recommended by the shop keeper. It was a Fonseca Cubano Limitado and for just $6 it was a smooth and delicious little gem.
Here is a couple pictures of the marvelous humidor at Edwards.
Note the massive selection of Padron's on the right of the bottom picture. :up:
Note the massive selection of Padron's on the right of the bottom picture. :up:
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Wow, that is a nicely stocked shop!
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Cool isn't it? They have 4 different smoking rooms. Two inside, one patio area and a upstairs with a flat screen tv.
Apparently they are more known for their pipe and pipe tobacco selection which is extensive.
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The funny part is... You can't see the place from Broadway. You would never know it was there unless someone told you. Which I like because it keeps the riff-raff out.You will pay for the coveting you have caused to befall me, sir!
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If you are ever in Denver we can take a trip down there together.
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I have been known to dip the tip but, it's not a donut now...LOL
Wow you are blessed! only a couple of true tobacco stores are even open out on the left coast. The one I frequent is not much bigger than a broom closet. I too am coveting your slice of heaven Knight. Awesome....
OK, now you should know you have to let us in on what type of cigar, and what type of beer it was. Tell us the good, bad, and the ugly. Pictures of the experience are a bonus.
Today's treat.... The Fuente, Fuente Opus X.
To be honest... I am a little disappointed in the Opus X. The peppery flavor is a bit overwhelming and I had a hard time keeping the cigar lit. In my humble (and somewhat newbie) opinion, the Padron Anniversario's are much better.
To be honest... I am a little disappointed in the Opus X. The peppery flavor is a bit overwhelming and I had a hard time keeping the cigar lit. In my humble (and somewhat newbie) opinion, the Padron Anniversario's are much better.
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Finished off the meeting with very nice and mild Romeo Y Julieta - 1875 Reserva Real.
Today's treat.... The Fuente, Fuente Opus X.
To be honest... I am a little disappointed in the Opus X. The peppery flavor is a bit overwhelming and I had a hard time keeping the cigar lit. In my humble (and somewhat newbie) opinion, the Padron Anniversario's are much better.
You are quite correct, after all the hype of what a great cigar the Opus was, I tried one and was not that impressed for the some of the same reasons. It smoked well but, the flavor was kind of a let down.
Sorry, no pictures. In fact you'll be disappointed to know the cigar was a Tinderbox Private Reserve and the beer was a Leinenkugels Creamy Dark. I had a Blue Moon available, too, but my hand was closer to the Leiny. Actually, I'd like to compare the small Private Reserve to a better cigar because if I thought it was pretty good, a real cigar must be great.OK, now you should know you have to let us in on what type of cigar, and what type of beer it was. Tell us the good, bad, and the ugly. Pictures of the experience are a bonus.
As far as the experience went, the burn was perfect and the flavor was good enough that I wished it was a longer smoke. But I try to stop right when it gets too short/too hot because the flavor changes from good to more like burned hair if you smoke it too a nub.
No disappointment from me. As long as the beer was refreshing and the smoke was relaxing.... mission accomplished! :up:
:think: Ten or fifteen years ago you wouldn't have said that; but unfortunatly the Fuente line has been living off of the reputation of the OpusX for quite awhile now. There was a time that it was unique (being, for all intents & purposes, a perfect Dominican Puro) now it's just excellent. This places it amongst a whole lot of other excellent cigars which do not have the name or carry the hefty price tag.
In short....they tend to be anti-climactic anymore (as you found out). :idunno: