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[A Friend of Charlie]

So, am I the only one here who - it would seem - doesn't like cigars with Corojo wrappers?

I generally do not, with a few exceptions.

What are notorious smokes with Corojo wrappers?  I seem to be a Maddy and Habby guy myself

Camacho and CLE for starters

I wouldn't say notorious.  Those are some of the better examples.

True but they invented the leaf

Really? I thought Corojo went way back. Or did you mean they invented modern hybrids?

My understanding is that the name Corojo is the name of the Camacho family farm so they named the leaf after it

Did some quick reading, Corojo was invented in Cuba back in the day. It seems Camacho kind of bought it back to life in Honduras now others also use it

Pretty much it, but like most things with cigars, companies have blurred the lines and definitions, so it doesn't mean as much as it used to.   Just like cigar sizes.

Yeah, they've developed hybrids to address the genetic weaknesses of Corojo, and now there's the inevitable debate about hybrid vs. pure, discussions of yield, and so on.  Then there's the out-and-out lunacy, like the fact that the Punch Rare Corojo hasn't got any Corojo.

see that's how rare it is. no Corojo.... 

Just in time for lunch...  How goes it, Flip.

[sfish]

Morning, all.  Had an Oliva Connie Reserve lonsdale with about years down time last night and it was great, much better than any I'd had previously.  Not sure if it was the size or the age but if they all end up tasting like that over time, I'd put it about the EPC NWC, Griffins, and Camacho Connie.  IMO.

Mornin', Joe.  Been craving a connie lately but keep forgetting to pack one in my portable.  May go with a Heisenberg today after work.

Morning, Tony.  I like 'em quite a bit, just don't smoke them all that often because I tend to drink heavier beers when smoking.  Kinda drowns out the milder connie profiles.

I like connies with coffee as a morning smoke.  Really like the CLE connies, but I'm running low and having trouble finding a deal to stock up, so casting about for an alternative.

The Oliva Connie reserve really jumped out at me.  Nice, big flavors, relatively speaking.  Also enjoy the Perdomo Champagne.  My true favorite "connie" is the EPC Short Run 2012, with the NWC wrapper over the core maduro binder/filler.  Good stuff, kinda like a connie on steroids.  Jury is still out for me on the SL Oval Connecticut.  Enjoyed the larger size, but the coronas I've got have been a bit rough.

I've mentioned this but it bears repeating... I really like the regular SL connie more than the Oval connie.

No wonder you gave me the oval

[flip from jersey]

Morning, all.  Had an Oliva Connie Reserve lonsdale with about years down time last night and it was great, much better than any I'd had previously.  Not sure if it was the size or the age but if they all end up tasting like that over time, I'd put it about the EPC NWC, Griffins, and Camacho Connie.  IMO.

Mornin', Joe.  Been craving a connie lately but keep forgetting to pack one in my portable.  May go with a Heisenberg today after work.

Morning, Tony.  I like 'em quite a bit, just don't smoke them all that often because I tend to drink heavier beers when smoking.  Kinda drowns out the milder connie profiles.

I like connies with coffee as a morning smoke.  Really like the CLE connies, but I'm running low and having trouble finding a deal to stock up, so casting about for an alternative.

The Oliva Connie reserve really jumped out at me.  Nice, big flavors, relatively speaking.  Also enjoy the Perdomo Champagne.  My true favorite "connie" is the EPC Short Run 2012, with the NWC wrapper over the core maduro binder/filler.  Good stuff, kinda like a connie on steroids.  Jury is still out for me on the SL Oval Connecticut.  Enjoyed the larger size, but the coronas I've got have been a bit rough.

I really enjoyed a SL oval connie toro that Tony gave me, restored some faith in connies. Have yet to try the CLE, Camacho or EPC connies

good morning by the way.... first non gurkha connies(Beauty & Symphony) were the Oliva CR's on a suggestion from Dalek.  man was right.  while going through a humidor this morning, found a SL connie, and I know I had bought an oval connie, so now i can compare. i also picked up a Perdomo Champagne last itme I was at the B&M, but its a 6 by 60 it think.  put it in the herfador for a trip to the work humidor. 

[sfish]

Morning, all.  Had an Oliva Connie Reserve lonsdale with about years down time last night and it was great, much better than any I'd had previously.  Not sure if it was the size or the age but if they all end up tasting like that over time, I'd put it about the EPC NWC, Griffins, and Camacho Connie.  IMO.

Mornin', Joe.  Been craving a connie lately but keep forgetting to pack one in my portable.  May go with a Heisenberg today after work.

Morning, Tony.  I like 'em quite a bit, just don't smoke them all that often because I tend to drink heavier beers when smoking.  Kinda drowns out the milder connie profiles.

I like connies with coffee as a morning smoke.  Really like the CLE connies, but I'm running low and having trouble finding a deal to stock up, so casting about for an alternative.

The Oliva Connie reserve really jumped out at me.  Nice, big flavors, relatively speaking.  Also enjoy the Perdomo Champagne.  My true favorite "connie" is the EPC Short Run 2012, with the NWC wrapper over the core maduro binder/filler.  Good stuff, kinda like a connie on steroids.  Jury is still out for me on the SL Oval Connecticut.  Enjoyed the larger size, but the coronas I've got have been a bit rough.

I've mentioned this but it bears repeating... I really like the regular SL connie more than the Oval connie.

BTW, very little of what you mention bears repeating

[flip from jersey]

So, am I the only one here who - it would seem - doesn't like cigars with Corojo wrappers?

I generally do not, with a few exceptions.

What are notorious smokes with Corojo wrappers?  I seem to be a Maddy and Habby guy myself

Camacho and CLE for starters

I wouldn't say notorious.  Those are some of the better examples.

True but they invented the leaf

Really? I thought Corojo went way back. Or did you mean they invented modern hybrids?

My understanding is that the name Corojo is the name of the Camacho family farm so they named the leaf after it

Did some quick reading, Corojo was invented in Cuba back in the day. It seems Camacho kind of bought it back to life in Honduras now others also use it

Pretty much it, but like most things with cigars, companies have blurred the lines and definitions, so it doesn't mean as much as it used to.   Just like cigar sizes.

Yeah, they've developed hybrids to address the genetic weaknesses of Corojo, and now there's the inevitable debate about hybrid vs. pure, discussions of yield, and so on.  Then there's the out-and-out lunacy, like the fact that the Punch Rare Corojo hasn't got any Corojo.

see that's how rare it is. no Corojo.... 

Just in time for lunch...  How goes it, Flip.

got a few moments here to catch up with the guys... Just getting back into the swing of things, over the holiday weekend, my 32 year old daughter, had a miscarriage, this was going to be her & SIL's 2nd child, they have a happy healthy 20 month old already. spent the 1st couple of hours of the 4th of July, at a Staten Island hospital with them.  kind of put a damper on the holiday festivities.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Morning, all.  Had an Oliva Connie Reserve lonsdale with about years down time last night and it was great, much better than any I'd had previously.  Not sure if it was the size or the age but if they all end up tasting like that over time, I'd put it about the EPC NWC, Griffins, and Camacho Connie.  IMO.

Mornin', Joe.  Been craving a connie lately but keep forgetting to pack one in my portable.  May go with a Heisenberg today after work.

Morning, Tony.  I like 'em quite a bit, just don't smoke them all that often because I tend to drink heavier beers when smoking.  Kinda drowns out the milder connie profiles.

I like connies with coffee as a morning smoke.  Really like the CLE connies, but I'm running low and having trouble finding a deal to stock up, so casting about for an alternative.

The Oliva Connie reserve really jumped out at me.  Nice, big flavors, relatively speaking.  Also enjoy the Perdomo Champagne.  My true favorite "connie" is the EPC Short Run 2012, with the NWC wrapper over the core maduro binder/filler.  Good stuff, kinda like a connie on steroids.  Jury is still out for me on the SL Oval Connecticut.  Enjoyed the larger size, but the coronas I've got have been a bit rough.

I've mentioned this but it bears repeating... I really like the regular SL connie more than the Oval connie.

No wonder you gave me the oval

Probably.  But the truth is I hadn't smoked it yet when I gave that to you.

[razgueado]

So, am I the only one here who - it would seem - doesn't like cigars with Corojo wrappers?

I generally do not, with a few exceptions.

What are notorious smokes with Corojo wrappers?  I seem to be a Maddy and Habby guy myself

Camacho and CLE for starters

I wouldn't say notorious.  Those are some of the better examples.

True but they invented the leaf

Really? I thought Corojo went way back. Or did you mean they invented modern hybrids?

My understanding is that the name Corojo is the name of the Camacho family farm so they named the leaf after it

Did some quick reading, Corojo was invented in Cuba back in the day. It seems Camacho kind of bought it back to life in Honduras now others also use it

Pretty much it, but like most things with cigars, companies have blurred the lines and definitions, so it doesn't mean as much as it used to.   Just like cigar sizes.

Yeah, they've developed hybrids to address the genetic weaknesses of Corojo, and now there's the inevitable debate about hybrid vs. pure, discussions of yield, and so on.  Then there's the out-and-out lunacy, like the fact that the Punch Rare Corojo hasn't got any Corojo.

see that's how rare it is. no Corojo.... 

Just in time for lunch...  How goes it, Flip.

got a few moments here to catch up with the guys... Just getting back into the swing of things, over the holiday weekend, my 32 year old daughter, had a miscarriage, this was going to be her & SIL's 2nd child, they have a happy healthy 20 month old already. spent the 1st couple of hours of the 4th of July, at a Staten Island hospital with them.  kind of put a damper on the holiday festivities.

Yeah, that would do it.  Sucks.  Sorry to hear that, Flip.

[A Friend of Charlie]

So, am I the only one here who - it would seem - doesn't like cigars with Corojo wrappers?

I generally do not, with a few exceptions.

What are notorious smokes with Corojo wrappers?  I seem to be a Maddy and Habby guy myself

Camacho and CLE for starters

I wouldn't say notorious.  Those are some of the better examples.

True but they invented the leaf

Really? I thought Corojo went way back. Or did you mean they invented modern hybrids?

My understanding is that the name Corojo is the name of the Camacho family farm so they named the leaf after it

Did some quick reading, Corojo was invented in Cuba back in the day. It seems Camacho kind of bought it back to life in Honduras now others also use it

Pretty much it, but like most things with cigars, companies have blurred the lines and definitions, so it doesn't mean as much as it used to.   Just like cigar sizes.

Yeah, they've developed hybrids to address the genetic weaknesses of Corojo, and now there's the inevitable debate about hybrid vs. pure, discussions of yield, and so on.  Then there's the out-and-out lunacy, like the fact that the Punch Rare Corojo hasn't got any Corojo.

see that's how rare it is. no Corojo.... 

Just in time for lunch...  How goes it, Flip.

got a few moments here to catch up with the guys... Just getting back into the swing of things, over the holiday weekend, my 32 year old daughter, had a miscarriage, this was going to be her & SIL's 2nd child, they have a happy healthy 20 month old already. spent the 1st couple of hours of the 4th of July, at a Staten Island hospital with them.  kind of put a damper on the holiday festivities.

I'm sorry to hear that, Flip.

[CigarGuy87]

So, am I the only one here who - it would seem - doesn't like cigars with Corojo wrappers?

I generally do not, with a few exceptions.

What are notorious smokes with Corojo wrappers?  I seem to be a Maddy and Habby guy myself

Camacho and CLE for starters

I wouldn't say notorious.  Those are some of the better examples.

True but they invented the leaf

Really? I thought Corojo went way back. Or did you mean they invented modern hybrids?

My understanding is that the name Corojo is the name of the Camacho family farm so they named the leaf after it

Did some quick reading, Corojo was invented in Cuba back in the day. It seems Camacho kind of bought it back to life in Honduras now others also use it

Pretty much it, but like most things with cigars, companies have blurred the lines and definitions, so it doesn't mean as much as it used to.   Just like cigar sizes.

Yeah, they've developed hybrids to address the genetic weaknesses of Corojo, and now there's the inevitable debate about hybrid vs. pure, discussions of yield, and so on.  Then there's the out-and-out lunacy, like the fact that the Punch Rare Corojo hasn't got any Corojo.

see that's how rare it is. no Corojo.... 

Just in time for lunch...  How goes it, Flip.

got a few moments here to catch up with the guys... Just getting back into the swing of things, over the holiday weekend, my 32 year old daughter, had a miscarriage, this was going to be her & SIL's 2nd child, they have a happy healthy 20 month old already. spent the 1st couple of hours of the 4th of July, at a Staten Island hospital with them.  kind of put a damper on the holiday festivities.

My condolences Flip

[dwgbryant]

EO #21 for lunch.

[razgueado]

EO #21 for lunch.

You really should smoke it rather than eat it.

[flip from jersey]

Thanks guys, Just wanted to explain, why i was kinda scarce recently.  Well more scarce than ususal...

[flip from jersey]

EO #21 for lunch.

You really should smoke it rather than eat it.

capital idea...

[CigarGuy87]

Ribs for lunch today...gonna go all Joey Chestnut on those bitches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsWaISmWllM

[LuvTooGolf]

So, am I the only one here who - it would seem - doesn't like cigars with Corojo wrappers?

I generally do not, with a few exceptions.

What are notorious smokes with Corojo wrappers?  I seem to be a Maddy and Habby guy myself

Camacho and CLE for starters

I wouldn't say notorious.  Those are some of the better examples.

True but they invented the leaf

Really? I thought Corojo went way back. Or did you mean they invented modern hybrids?

My understanding is that the name Corojo is the name of the Camacho family farm so they named the leaf after it

Did some quick reading, Corojo was invented in Cuba back in the day. It seems Camacho kind of bought it back to life in Honduras now others also use it

Pretty much it, but like most things with cigars, companies have blurred the lines and definitions, so it doesn't mean as much as it used to.   Just like cigar sizes.

Yeah, they've developed hybrids to address the genetic weaknesses of Corojo, and now there's the inevitable debate about hybrid vs. pure, discussions of yield, and so on.  Then there's the out-and-out lunacy, like the fact that the Punch Rare Corojo hasn't got any Corojo.

see that's how rare it is. no Corojo.... 

Just in time for lunch...  How goes it, Flip.

got a few moments here to catch up with the guys... Just getting back into the swing of things, over the holiday weekend, my 32 year old daughter, had a miscarriage, this was going to be her & SIL's 2nd child, they have a happy healthy 20 month old already. spent the 1st couple of hours of the 4th of July, at a Staten Island hospital with them.  kind of put a damper on the holiday festivities.

Sorry to hear that, flip.