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Cigar Banter => Daily Cigar Deals Discussion => Topic started by: CigarBanter on June 17, 2025, 12:13:50 AM
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Happy Tuesday! In between insults we'll occasionally discuss cigars. Join in and perhaps learn something along the way. Warning: don't proceed if you have thin skin but don't be afraid to post either... And welcome aboard!
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Morning, twofers.
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Joe:
Door #1 - Torano Rolling Table Maduro - 20/29.99
Door #2 - Gurkha Black Ops Connecticut Robusto - 20/49.99
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Sis:
Door #1 - Montecristo White Series Rothschilde (Robusto) - 10/49.99
Door #2 - Diesel Unlimited d.X Belicoso - 10/39.99
Door #3 - Man O' War Virtue Torpedo - 10/39.99
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Buon giorno, gents. I made a game-time decision not to go into the office today and snoozed for a bit longer.
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Buon giorno, gents. I made a game-time decision not to go into the office today and snoozed for a bit longer.
I think you made the right call.
Morning, ShortCommuteTony.
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Buon giorno, gents. I made a game-time decision not to go into the office today and snoozed for a bit longer.
I think you made the right call.
Morning, ShortCommuteTony.
Definitely. I have to get my daughter to the train station immediately after work and I was going to cut it close, for no good reason. In fact, I may not make it in at all this week with Thursday being a holiday and all.
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60° and raining. It's like the fourth day of this shit. WTF?
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60° and raining. It's like the fourth day of this shit. WTF?
Looks like we're due for some change.
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60° and raining. It's like the fourth day of this shit. WTF?
We had a couple of nice days in a row, looks like the next couple include some rain. Looks clear for Friday, which is good, cause I'll be out watching the Champions Tour guys in Akron.
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60° and raining. It's like the fourth day of this shit. WTF?
We had a couple of nice days in a row, looks like the next couple include some rain. Looks clear for Friday, which is good, cause I'll be out watching the Champions Tour guys in Akron.
You're going to the live event, or watching on TV?
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60° and raining. It's like the fourth day of this shit. WTF?
We had a couple of nice days in a row, looks like the next couple include some rain. Looks clear for Friday, which is good, cause I'll be out watching the Champions Tour guys in Akron.
You're going to the live event, or watching on TV?
I'll be there live and in color. Pops and I have gone down several years in a row now.
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60° and raining. It's like the fourth day of this shit. WTF?
In the 90's and full sunshine here.
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Buon giorno, gents. I made a game-time decision not to go into the office today and snoozed for a bit longer.
I think you made the right call.
Morning, ShortCommuteTony.
Definitely. I have to get my daughter to the train station immediately after work and I was going to cut it close, for no good reason. In fact, I may not make it in at all this week with Thursday being a holiday and all.
And what are you doing for that holiday?
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Good morning Tony and Dave.
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Today is Tuesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2025
with 197 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter and Mars.
On this date in history:
In 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, arrived in New York Harbor.
In 1967, China announced it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
In 1972, the Watergate scandal began with the arrest of five burglars inside Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington.
In 1982, Argentina's President Leopoldo Galtieri resigned in response to Britain's victory in the Falkland Islands war.
In 1991, a coroner in Kentucky exhumed the remains of the 12th U.S. president, Zachary Taylor, to prove or disprove rumors he was killed by arsenic poisoning. The testing proved he wasn't.
In 1994, former NFL player O.J. Simpson led California Highway Patrol on a low-speed chase in his white Bronco. The 90-minute televised chase occurred shortly after he was charged for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.
In 2011, Ayman al-Zawahiri, an Egyptian surgeon and co-founder of al-Qaida, moved up to assume leadership of the terrorist network six weeks after U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden.
In 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., in a mass shooting. He was sentenced to death in January 2017.
In 2017, the USS Fitzgerald Navy destroyer collided with a container ship in the Pacific off the coast of Japan, killing seven U.S. sailors.
In 2019, Mohamed Morsi, who became Egypt's first democratically elected president shortly after the Arab Spring only to be deposed a year later, fainted and died during his trial on espionage charges.
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a law formally making Juneteenth a federal holiday, marking the end of slavery in the United States.
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Today's Birthdays
Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include:
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in 1703;
musician Igor Stravinsky in 1882;
artist M.C. Escher in 1898;
writer John Hersey in 1914;
filmmaker Ken Loach in 1936 (age 89);
Egyptian Nobel Peace Prize laureate/former Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei in 1942 (age 83);
former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1943 (age 82);
musician Barry Manilow in 1943 (age 82);
musician George S. Clinton in 1947 (age 78);
comedian/actor Joe Piscopo in 1951 (age 74);
actor Mark Linn-Baker in 1954 (age 71);
actor Jon Gries in 1957 (age 68);
musician Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) in 1958 (age 67);
filmmaker Bobby Farrelly in 1958 (age 67);
actor Thomas Haden Church in 1960 (age 65);
actor Greg Kinnear in 1963 (age 62);
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame speed skater Dan Jansen in 1965 (age 60);
actor Jason Patric in 1966 (age 59);
fashion designer Tory Burch in 1966 (age 59);
Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye in 1968 (age 57);
musician Kevin Thornton (Color Me Badd) in 1969 (age 56);
actor Will Forte in 1970 (age 55);
musician Paulina Rubio in 1971 (age 54);
tennis star Venus Williams in 1980 (age 45);
actor Jodie Whittaker in 1982 (age 43);
actor Arthur Darvill in 1982 (age 43);
actor Manish Dayal in 1983 (age 42);
musician Mickey Guyton in 1983 (age 42);
musician Kendrick Lamar in 1987 (age 38);
actor KJ Apa in 1997 (age 28);
actor Odessa A'zion in 2000 (age 25).
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Today's Over/Under is 8
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Today's Over/Under is 8
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This week and next are the longest days of the year.
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A whole heap of AJ stuff at the Page today:
https://www.cigarpage.com/san-low-tano-action.html
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This week and next are the longest days of the year.
All that does is remind me that after next week, the days will start getting shorter. And summer has barely even begun here.
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This week and next are the longest days of the year.
All that does is remind me that after next week, the days will start getting shorter. And summer has barely even begun here.
They will still be plenty long enough for a while.
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This week and next are the longest days of the year.
All that does is remind me that after next week, the days will start getting shorter. And summer has barely even begun here.
They will still be plenty long enough for a while.
Indeed, and there's still plenty of summer left. But with the kids having summer classes and two of them working, it doesn't even really feel like summer here, regardless of the weather. It's kind of a bummer.
But, my sister and her family are coming into town for the 4th, so that's something to look forward to. And the day they're coming in is the same day they finalize the adoption of the kid they've fostered off and on for years. It'll be nice for it to be officially official.
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Buon giorno, gents. I made a game-time decision not to go into the office today and snoozed for a bit longer.
I think you made the right call.
Morning, ShortCommuteTony.
Definitely. I have to get my daughter to the train station immediately after work and I was going to cut it close, for no good reason. In fact, I may not make it in at all this week with Thursday being a holiday and all.
And what are you doing for that holiday?
Sleeping.
Good morning, ClemsonDave.
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This week and next are the longest days of the year.
All that does is remind me that after next week, the days will start getting shorter. And summer has barely even begun here.
They will still be plenty long enough for a while.
Indeed, and there's still plenty of summer left. But with the kids having summer classes and two of them working, it doesn't even really feel like summer here, regardless of the weather. It's kind of a bummer.
But, my sister and her family are coming into town for the 4th, so that's something to look forward to. And the day they're coming in is the same day they finalize the adoption of the kid they've fostered off and on for years. It'll be nice for it to be officially official.
That sounds lovely, UncleDave.
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A whole heap of AJ stuff at the Page today:
https://www.cigarpage.com/san-low-tano-action.html
Decent prices...
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No extras
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Don't you guys like the CAO Amazon series?
Here's one for ya.
CAO Amazon Basin Daggers
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 RATINGS | WRITE A REVIEW (Customer Feedback)
Since 2014, Amazon Basin has captivated cigar lovers with its bold use of rare Bragança tobacco—indigenous to the remote Acre region of the Amazon. Grown in the wild, harvested by hand, and painstakingly fermented in small batches, Bragança is one of the rarest tobaccos in the world. And in 2025, we’re releasing it in our most exclusive format yet.
Introducing the Amazon Basin Dagger (4 x 38)—a compact powerhouse crafted from a precious reserve of aged Bragança, set aside years ago for something truly special. This limited run delivers all the earthy complexity and primal richness of the original Amazon Basin, now reimagined in a short, medium to medium-full vitola designed for maximum flavor in minimal time.
Extremely limited. Intensely flavorful. Gone before you know it.
Whether you're stealing a moment or savoring a session, Amazon Basin Dagger is your rare opportunity to smoke a piece of the jungle. Don’t wait—this is a once-in-a-decade release, and when it's gone, it's gone.
(found at Smoke Inn)
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This week and next are the longest days of the year.
All that does is remind me that after next week, the days will start getting shorter. And summer has barely even begun here.
They will still be plenty long enough for a while.
Indeed, and there's still plenty of summer left. But with the kids having summer classes and two of them working, it doesn't even really feel like summer here, regardless of the weather. It's kind of a bummer.
But, my sister and her family are coming into town for the 4th, so that's something to look forward to. And the day they're coming in is the same day they finalize the adoption of the kid they've fostered off and on for years. It'll be nice for it to be officially official.
That sounds lovely, UncleDave.
It does, I'm happy they're finally getting it done. In fact, it was supposed to happen earlier this month, but the school system changed the last day of school at the last minute, and they had to postpone the original court date. This time, they're going to court then immediately leaving to drive here.
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Don't you guys like the CAO Amazon series?
Here's one for ya.
CAO Amazon Basin Daggers
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 RATINGS | WRITE A REVIEW (Customer Feedback)
Since 2014, Amazon Basin has captivated cigar lovers with its bold use of rare Bragança tobacco—indigenous to the remote Acre region of the Amazon. Grown in the wild, harvested by hand, and painstakingly fermented in small batches, Bragança is one of the rarest tobaccos in the world. And in 2025, we’re releasing it in our most exclusive format yet.
Introducing the Amazon Basin Dagger (4 x 38)—a compact powerhouse crafted from a precious reserve of aged Bragança, set aside years ago for something truly special. This limited run delivers all the earthy complexity and primal richness of the original Amazon Basin, now reimagined in a short, medium to medium-full vitola designed for maximum flavor in minimal time.
Extremely limited. Intensely flavorful. Gone before you know it.
Whether you're stealing a moment or savoring a session, Amazon Basin Dagger is your rare opportunity to smoke a piece of the jungle. Don’t wait—this is a once-in-a-decade release, and when it's gone, it's gone.
(found at Smoke Inn)
Never had one of the Amazons myself.
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Don't you guys like the CAO Amazon series?
Here's one for ya.
CAO Amazon Basin Daggers
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 RATINGS | WRITE A REVIEW (Customer Feedback)
Since 2014, Amazon Basin has captivated cigar lovers with its bold use of rare Bragança tobacco—indigenous to the remote Acre region of the Amazon. Grown in the wild, harvested by hand, and painstakingly fermented in small batches, Bragança is one of the rarest tobaccos in the world. And in 2025, we’re releasing it in our most exclusive format yet.
Introducing the Amazon Basin Dagger (4 x 38)—a compact powerhouse crafted from a precious reserve of aged Bragança, set aside years ago for something truly special. This limited run delivers all the earthy complexity and primal richness of the original Amazon Basin, now reimagined in a short, medium to medium-full vitola designed for maximum flavor in minimal time.
Extremely limited. Intensely flavorful. Gone before you know it.
Whether you're stealing a moment or savoring a session, Amazon Basin Dagger is your rare opportunity to smoke a piece of the jungle. Don’t wait—this is a once-in-a-decade release, and when it's gone, it's gone.
(found at Smoke Inn)
Never had one of the Amazons myself.
Guess it's just Tony then.
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Two new Knuckle Sandwich as well...
The moment you lay eyes on the rich, oily wrapper, the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua declares its presence. This isn't just a cigar; it's a testament to the raw, untamed heart of Nicaraguan tobacco, a puro crafted with an unwavering commitment to full flavor and an unyielding character. Each box of 20 holds the promise of an experience that transcends the ordinary, an invitation to a journey where every draw unveils layers of spice, earth, and the unmistakable sweetness of sun-drenched Habano. For the discerning aficionado who demands depth and an authentic connection to the leaf, the Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua isn't just a choice – it's an undeniable calling.
and,
Introducing the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2025, a limited-edition masterpiece crafted for the true connoisseur. This isn't just a cigar; it's an invitation to a culinary journey, a testament to the artistry of Erik Espinosa and Guy Fieri. Imagine the aroma of a perfectly seasoned dish, the subtle interplay of exotic spices, and the rich, satisfying finish – all meticulously translated into a smoke that tantalizes the palate from the very first draw. Each cigar is a testament to the meticulous blending process, promising an experience that is both bold and nuanced, a true "chef's special" for your humidor.
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Two new Knuckle Sandwich as well...
The moment you lay eyes on the rich, oily wrapper, the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua declares its presence. This isn't just a cigar; it's a testament to the raw, untamed heart of Nicaraguan tobacco, a puro crafted with an unwavering commitment to full flavor and an unyielding character. Each box of 20 holds the promise of an experience that transcends the ordinary, an invitation to a journey where every draw unveils layers of spice, earth, and the unmistakable sweetness of sun-drenched Habano. For the discerning aficionado who demands depth and an authentic connection to the leaf, the Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua isn't just a choice – it's an undeniable calling.
and,
Introducing the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2025, a limited-edition masterpiece crafted for the true connoisseur. This isn't just a cigar; it's an invitation to a culinary journey, a testament to the artistry of Erik Espinosa and Guy Fieri. Imagine the aroma of a perfectly seasoned dish, the subtle interplay of exotic spices, and the rich, satisfying finish – all meticulously translated into a smoke that tantalizes the palate from the very first draw. Each cigar is a testament to the meticulous blending process, promising an experience that is both bold and nuanced, a true "chef's special" for your humidor.
That's some serious marketing speak there.
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Two new Knuckle Sandwich as well...
The moment you lay eyes on the rich, oily wrapper, the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua declares its presence. This isn't just a cigar; it's a testament to the raw, untamed heart of Nicaraguan tobacco, a puro crafted with an unwavering commitment to full flavor and an unyielding character. Each box of 20 holds the promise of an experience that transcends the ordinary, an invitation to a journey where every draw unveils layers of spice, earth, and the unmistakable sweetness of sun-drenched Habano. For the discerning aficionado who demands depth and an authentic connection to the leaf, the Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua isn't just a choice – it's an undeniable calling.
and,
Introducing the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2025, a limited-edition masterpiece crafted for the true connoisseur. This isn't just a cigar; it's an invitation to a culinary journey, a testament to the artistry of Erik Espinosa and Guy Fieri. Imagine the aroma of a perfectly seasoned dish, the subtle interplay of exotic spices, and the rich, satisfying finish – all meticulously translated into a smoke that tantalizes the palate from the very first draw. Each cigar is a testament to the meticulous blending process, promising an experience that is both bold and nuanced, a true "chef's special" for your humidor.
That's some serious marketing speak there.
It's been a very good series of offerings so far.
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Don't you guys like the CAO Amazon series?
Here's one for ya.
CAO Amazon Basin Daggers
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 RATINGS | WRITE A REVIEW (Customer Feedback)
Since 2014, Amazon Basin has captivated cigar lovers with its bold use of rare Bragança tobacco—indigenous to the remote Acre region of the Amazon. Grown in the wild, harvested by hand, and painstakingly fermented in small batches, Bragança is one of the rarest tobaccos in the world. And in 2025, we’re releasing it in our most exclusive format yet.
Introducing the Amazon Basin Dagger (4 x 38)—a compact powerhouse crafted from a precious reserve of aged Bragança, set aside years ago for something truly special. This limited run delivers all the earthy complexity and primal richness of the original Amazon Basin, now reimagined in a short, medium to medium-full vitola designed for maximum flavor in minimal time.
Extremely limited. Intensely flavorful. Gone before you know it.
Whether you're stealing a moment or savoring a session, Amazon Basin Dagger is your rare opportunity to smoke a piece of the jungle. Don’t wait—this is a once-in-a-decade release, and when it's gone, it's gone.
(found at Smoke Inn)
I do like it. Although, they aren't all created equally.
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Don't you guys like the CAO Amazon series?
Here's one for ya.
CAO Amazon Basin Daggers
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 RATINGS | WRITE A REVIEW (Customer Feedback)
Since 2014, Amazon Basin has captivated cigar lovers with its bold use of rare Bragança tobacco—indigenous to the remote Acre region of the Amazon. Grown in the wild, harvested by hand, and painstakingly fermented in small batches, Bragança is one of the rarest tobaccos in the world. And in 2025, we’re releasing it in our most exclusive format yet.
Introducing the Amazon Basin Dagger (4 x 38)—a compact powerhouse crafted from a precious reserve of aged Bragança, set aside years ago for something truly special. This limited run delivers all the earthy complexity and primal richness of the original Amazon Basin, now reimagined in a short, medium to medium-full vitola designed for maximum flavor in minimal time.
Extremely limited. Intensely flavorful. Gone before you know it.
Whether you're stealing a moment or savoring a session, Amazon Basin Dagger is your rare opportunity to smoke a piece of the jungle. Don’t wait—this is a once-in-a-decade release, and when it's gone, it's gone.
(found at Smoke Inn)
I do like it. Although, they aren't all created equally.
True, and for unbanded cigars, $25/5, I wouldn't have real high expectations.
....but you never know....
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Don't you guys like the CAO Amazon series?
Here's one for ya.
CAO Amazon Basin Daggers
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 RATINGS | WRITE A REVIEW (Customer Feedback)
Since 2014, Amazon Basin has captivated cigar lovers with its bold use of rare Bragança tobacco—indigenous to the remote Acre region of the Amazon. Grown in the wild, harvested by hand, and painstakingly fermented in small batches, Bragança is one of the rarest tobaccos in the world. And in 2025, we’re releasing it in our most exclusive format yet.
Introducing the Amazon Basin Dagger (4 x 38)—a compact powerhouse crafted from a precious reserve of aged Bragança, set aside years ago for something truly special. This limited run delivers all the earthy complexity and primal richness of the original Amazon Basin, now reimagined in a short, medium to medium-full vitola designed for maximum flavor in minimal time.
Extremely limited. Intensely flavorful. Gone before you know it.
Whether you're stealing a moment or savoring a session, Amazon Basin Dagger is your rare opportunity to smoke a piece of the jungle. Don’t wait—this is a once-in-a-decade release, and when it's gone, it's gone.
(found at Smoke Inn)
I do like it. Although, they aren't all created equally.
True, and for unbanded cigars, $25/5, I wouldn't have real hight expectations.
....but you never know....
I would take a chance at that price.
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Dang, what's with all the lulling?
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Dang, what's with all the lulling?
Bunch of slackers.
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star dead at 55.
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star dead at 55.
I just saw that. WTF?
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star dead at 55.
I wouldn't have recognized the name, but I did see this elsewhere and recognize the face.
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