Went to Leaf and Bean yesterday and picked up a mix of Connecticut, Sumatra, and Maduro for my best friend's bachelor's party tonight. Should be a good time with some good smokes. I'll post tomorrow with some notes - any recommendations for what to notice about these sticks? They sound like they're going to be pretty great from the reviews I've read on here.
Posted Jul 8, 2015, 1:06 PM UTC
Oh man, I LOVE Leaf by Oscar. The only one I don't care for is the corojo so you did a good job avoiding that one. The Sumatra is my personal favorite of the bunch and actually one of the cigars I recommend the most(to rave reviews) so I'd pay closer attention to it for that reason. Have a good time tonight!
Sumatra is my favorite. his maduros are some of the most attractive around when you unwrap. Enjoy!
I recently had the maduro a few weeks ago and it was everything I could have ever wanted. Smooth draw, slightly peppery leading into a creamy, almost chocolate
I have a few of the Sumatra's at home and I love em. Haven't had the chance to grab the others yet. I paired mine with a makers mark neat and it turned out pretty dam good. Have fun at the party!
Really enjoyed the Connecticut last night. Had a little lower turnout than expected, but that just means extra cigars for another time! I can't write eloquently about cigars yet, but I enjoyed the taste. Smoky, yes, with an interesting mix of spices and a molasses-like sweet taste left in my mouth after each puff. Seemed to get sweeter to me as I made it to the second half of the cigar, but maybe it was just me getting used to it. Looking forward to trying it again, and also trying the Sumatra and Maduro at some point.
Do your best to pay a little attention to the smokes. Each one will have different flavors and nuances, obviously. If you are distracted, the best flavor curve balls they throw at you might be missed. The Connecticut, in my opinion, is easily one of the two best Connecticut cigars made.
What is the first?
Nomad Connecticut Fuerte Lancero
I'll have to keep an eye for it
It's good stuffs!