Cigar Smokers A.K.A Cigar Aficionados - Ongoing
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Got a signed box sitting on my desk at work.
The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf
by Nick Malillo
This cigar knocked my boots in the dirt. Strong, bold , Complex and superbly balanced.... every puff was that rare mind / body unity where you feel the effect of the cigar flowing thru each part of your body and igniting ideas
by Nick Malillo
This cigar knocked my boots in the dirt. Strong, bold , Complex and superbly balanced.... every puff was that rare mind / body unity where you feel the effect of the cigar flowing thru each part of your body and igniting ideas
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Make sure you eat..,and have free time to relax when you smoke one.lol
Try these ....David and Goliath!!!!
https://halfwheel.com/the-tabernacle-david-redux/418661/
Aganarsa Leaf Anniversario Maduro gives me the same effect...it's one of my Must haves
It gave me a nice buzz ...walked out the lounge woozy ,putting me in another dimension called a cab home. I'm a big fan of (Aggies) Aganarsa Leaf
https://halfwheel.com/aganorsa-leaf-aniversario-maduro-toro/404757/
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What was your drink of choice?
I just bought some Padron Anniversary yesterday.
Enjoy !!! Let us know what you think ,and your choice of elixir!!!
Make sure you eat..,and have free time to relax when you smoke one.lol
Try these ....David and Goliath!!!!
https://halfwheel.com/the-tabernacle-david-redux/418661/
Aganarsa Leaf Anniversario Maduro gives me the same effect...it's one of my Must haves
It gave me a nice buzz ...walked out the lounge woozy ,putting me in another dimension called a cab home. I'm a big fan of (Aggies) Aganarsa Leaf
https://halfwheel.com/aganorsa-leaf-aniversario-maduro-toro/404757/
Got both.
Those are the exact ones I'm talking about ! It says CT Broadleaf under picture wrapper. I have smoked 3 Goliath and now I'm going to smoke a David . Then it's a Goliath and David #142 ( I forgot the full name). What I drink is Clausthaler non- alcoholic beer. Best beer I ever had , even before I stopped consuming alcoholMake sure you eat..,and have free time to relax when you smoke one.lol
Try these ....David and Goliath!!!!
https://halfwheel.com/the-tabernacle-david-redux/418661/
Aganarsa Leaf Anniversario Maduro gives me the same effect...it's one of my Must haves
It gave me a nice buzz ...walked out the lounge woozy ,putting me in another dimension called a cab home. I'm a big fan of (Aggies) Aganarsa Leaf
https://halfwheel.com/aganorsa-leaf-aniversario-maduro-toro/404757/
I'm going to try that beer. Thanks
I would like a in depth report with a possible comparison on this ........along with the price . Matter of fact, start with the price and then I will decide if I need to read more.
I believe this is the cigar if not I'm pretty close
DAVIDOFF NICARAGUA DIADEMA (PRERELEASE)
Ask any Davidoff smoker to name classic cigars from the Swiss company and eventually you are going to stumble across the Diademas Fina. The 6 3/4 perfecto was one of three cigars created to celebrate the 100th birthday of company founder Zino Davidoff.
While the blend created by Henke Kelner and Eladio Diaz was never disclosed, there was most certainly some Dominican tobacco in it and there probably wasn’t much, if any, Nicaraguan tobacco. That’s because it was 2006, seven years before Davidoff would introduce the world to Davidoff Nicaragua, the company’s first major foray into blending with Nicaraguan tobacco.
The Davidoff Nicaragua debuted last year in three sizes, made at Cigars Davidoff by the aforementioned team of Kelner and Diaz, using a variety of aged Nicaraguan tobaccos. At last year’s IPCPR convention and trade, the company announced a Belicoso would be offered, sold only in a limited edition humidor. Earlier this year, a perfecto emerged, the next cigar in the line.
- Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona (3 3/4 x 46) – Regular Production
- Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto (5 x 50) – Regular Production
- Davidoff Nicaragua Toro (5 1/2 x 54) – Regular Production
- Davidoff Nicaragua Belicoso (5 1/4 x 52) – 250 Humidors of 48 Cigars (12,500 Total Cigars)
- Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema (6 1/2 x 50) — Regular Production
Davidoff will formally unveil the Nicaragua Diadema at next week’s IPCPR convention and trade show and expects to ship the cigars on Sept. 1.
- Cigar Reviewed: Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Factory: Cigars Davidoff
- Wrapper: Nicaragua Rosado
- Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
- Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí & Ometepe)
- Size: 6 1/2 Inches
- Ring Gauge: 50
- Vitola: Perfecto
- MSRP: $17.90
- Release Date: September 1, 2014
- Number of Cigars Released: Regular Production
- Number of Cigars Smoked for Review: 2
Fortunately, the musty characteristics of the cold draw never make it to the profile itself. Instead, there’s a big smooth cedar flavor that begins the Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema. It’s joined by a creaminess, earthy and nutty characteristics on the finish—all three are detailed and active well into the finish. I pick up some harshness on the tongue, the first time I’ve ever had that happen with a Davidoff Nicaragua, but the rest of the flavor makes up for it. There’s sweetness, black pepper, a familiar cedar and traces of peppermint in the mouth, while the retrohale delivers much sweeter notes, creaminess, burnt coffee and a touch of sour citrus. While smoke production is a bit anemic for the first inch, by the time the nipple has been burned through, it picks up dramatically.
A pretzel flavor works itself into the second third of the Diadema, a nice surprise, but it’s overwhelmed by the musty characteristic found in so many Davidoffs. That’s hardly the end of the story as a burning cedar, mineral flavor and a jalapeño salt are all introduced. Fortunately, the profile is very active and quick to jump from one state to the other, so by the midpoint of the cigar leather had taken over for the mustiness. The burn and draw are both excellent, my only nitpicking attempt would be at the temperature of the smoke, which is getting a bit warm even without pushing the cigar.
The final third of the Nicaragua Diadema begins with cinnamon, leather and a familiar peppermint. As I’ve mentioned above, the profile moves very quickly with flavors being shuffled every two puffs or so. The cedar note, which had gone away for an inch or show, makes itself known again a few minutes into the final third—similar to the smell you get when you open up a brand new humidor. While the temperature does not recede, it does not increase at all and I’m able to get past the inch mark without any issue.
Final Notes
- As with many of my preferred Davidoffs, this cigar produces a lot of salivation.
- Interestingly, neither the name or size is identical between this cigar and the 2006 release. The original Diademas Finas measured 6 3/4 inches, while the new Diadema is only 6 1/2 inches long.
- While I would never describe the other vitolas of the Davidoff Nicaragua as dormant, the Diadema had a ton of changes and was much more active than I’ve ever found the line to be.
- It always amazed when peopled smoke the Davidoff Nicaragua expecting a strong (Nicaraguan) cigar. Davidoff has Camacho to make their full-bodied/full-strength cigars. One other misconception can be found when you smoke some of the private cigars Diaz and Kelner blend for themselves—they make very strong cigars for themselves.
- Construction was great, particularly after the nipple of the cigar was burned through. I do not know why the smoke was warm, but it was never problematic.
- Somewhere along the lines, people started advising to clip the feet of perfectos in the name of a better draw. I haven’t ever felt the urge to do so and in this case—it would ruin a unique start to the cigar.
- I find the Diademas Finas vitola to be one of the more challenging to cut, the way the cap is shaped is really odd.
- Strength was in the medium range, I think the Belicoso remains the strongest in the line, although I would consider every vitola to be medium in nicotine.
- The Primeros by Davidoff Nicaragua appears to have arrived at certain European retailers.
- Cigars for this review were sent to halfwheel by Davidoff, who advertises on halfwheel.
- Final smoking time was one hour and 50 minutes.
OVERALL SCORE
Is this as good as the Diademas Finas? Nope, but most cigars are not. I have found the Davidoff Nicaragua to be acceptable, but outside of the Belicoso vitola, I could never actually see myself purchasing any. It’s a decent blend, but Davidoff makes some brilliant cigars. The Nicaragua Diadema Fina is not one of those brilliant examples, but it’s a lot better than the rest of the black-banded cigars as far as I’m concerned. If you are expecting this to taste anything different from a Davidoff, you will be disappointed. If anything, this vitola of the Davidoff Nicaragua is closer to some of the company’s more notable Dominican cigars: more refined, better developed and with a balance I struggle to find in the rest of the line.
https://halfwheel.com/review-davidoff-nicaragua-diadema-fina/64505/
@ CORNBREAD , thanks for the info .but my cheap ass regrettably declines . $17 + is about 6 more than I want to spend . 26 -29 on Padron 1945 once a month, 16 on Tabernacle 1-2 times a week , 12 on My Father 4 times a week, 12 to 15 for a Pledge 2 tomes a week, 12 for an Oliva Melaino 4 - 5 times a week? I need to chill
Any lounge recommendations in Curacao and panama?
I'll smoke anything that's its good.I lean towards Aggies,My Father's, Roma craft ,and Caldwells, Drew Estates and the Collabo with Deadwoods.One of my favorites that made Number 1 Cigar of the year is
Nicaragua
Buenaventura cigars are new to the pages of Cigar Aficionado, and likely to be unknown to many of you reading this entry. The brand is small and rather new, having made its market debut in October 2012. It comes from Andreas Throuvalas, a former European cigar retailer and the owner of the boutique company Curivari Cigars International. Curivari cigars got their start in Europe, and had no U.S. distribution until Throuvalas brought the brand to America in 2010. They have had a small but dedicated following, and have their share of scores in the high 80s. Buenaventuras have an old-school look, with vintage-style cigar bands and simple yet elegant packaging. The smokes are Nicaraguan puros, made with a mixture of tobaccos from Jalapa, Estelí and Condega. Curivari makes all of its cigars with Nicaraguan tobaccos, but it typically shies away from using tobacco from Condega, which might explain the standout nature of the Buenaventura blend. Buenaventura means "good luck," and we felt fortunate enjoying the Buenaventura BV560. The pressed cigar delivered a medium-bodied flavor profile with a decidedly creamy texture to the smoke, notes of roasted peanuts and a flavorful finish smacking of graham crackers. As an added bonus to the remarkable flavor, the cigar retails for less than $6.00, making it one of the least expensive cigars in our entire Top 25.
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A good friend on here ..always tells me...Google any question...Google is his best friend...and he was right .it's mine too
Make sure you read the reviews..and find the one closest to your location
Curacao
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-tmus-us-rvc3&source=android-browser&q=cigar+lounge+in+Curacao#trex=m_dg:1,m_r:1,m_t:gwp,rc_q:cigar%20lounge%20in%20Curacao,rc_ui:10,ru_gwp:0%2C6,ru_q:cigar%20lounge%20in%20Curacao,trex_id:sdvzn
Panama (City)?
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UT...ndroid-browser&q=Cigar+lounges+in+Panama#ip=1
Order them online...you may even get a discount