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April 29, 2007

Astral “Forget me nots” revisited

I had a chance to try the Astral “Foregt Me Nots” I’d gotten last year again. I’d say they’ve smoothed a tad perhaps, but overall I’d make the same comments. Smokable, but nothing special.

I seem to find myself with quite a few not very enjoyable cigars. The 5 Vegas are just not for me, and the Astrals are just not worth the trouble. No worries, I expect to be in possession of some new and very enjoyable replacements soon!


Posted by Steve @ 10:44 am :: 5 Vegas, Astral :: No comments

June 5, 2006

Astral Favorito needs time…

I tried an Astral Favorito. Not unsmokable, but very rough. Not very pleasant. I’ll see if some age smooths it out.


Posted by Steve @ 4:30 pm :: Astral, Cigars, Uncategorized :: No comments

June 2, 2006

My package arrives!

Woo Hoo! My package arrived today! Everything came in fine condition, and I started seasoning the new humidor right away. It won’t hold everything by far, but it will serve to keep a few cigars upstairs while the rest are in a cooler in the basement – I’ve learned that coolers make perfectly good humidors.

I’ve tried one of the Consuegras, and it’s not bad. I have to draw so hard I feel like a cartoonist, but otherwise they’re small (so they don’t take so long to smoke) and just about the right amount of body for me.

I haven’t tried the others yet…soon!


Posted by Steve @ 9:50 am :: 5 Vegas, Astral, Cigars, Consuegra, Leon Jimenes, Monte cristo cigars, Uncategorized :: No comments

May 29, 2006

My first cigar order

Today I placed my first order for cigars. It doesn’t take much to figure out it’s far cheaper to do it this way, and it avoids dealing with tobacco shop owners who aren’t very helpful.

I’ve spent about $160, which seems like a heck of a lot, but then again I think I’m getting a lot:

A box of 5 Vegas Classic Panatelas with a free humidor – the humidor was the clincher, even if it’s a crappy one – I need one!

A box of Astral Favoritos – I’m a sucker for what might be a good deal (it was a weekly special).

A bundle of Consuegra 5×42, with maduro wrappers. These were talked up a bit on CigarPass.com as good everyday cigar at about a buck a stick.

A 5-pack of Montecristo #3, a recommendation by a friend.

A 5-pack of Leon Jimenes, another recommendation.

I figure it will take about a week for the stuff to get here because I was too cheap to pay for the faster shipping. I’ll probably regret that decision!


Posted by Steve @ 10:08 pm :: 5 Vegas, Astral, Cigars, Consuegra, Leon Jimenes, Monte cristo cigars, Uncategorized :: No comments