Quote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:26:50 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on October 28, 2014, 12:21:35 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:14:08 PMQuote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.Thought we might get to this at some point.Two I picked up this weekend were the Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout and Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I haven't tried the Bell's yet, but the Moo Hoo hit the spot. I would say it is very consistent with last years batch. A bit on the sweet side, but still very good.Leaving for Naples, FL on Friday, will be interesting to shop for beer down there after another year of drinking. They have a better-than-average walk-in humidor there also (ABC store), lots of Padron and MF stuff, no Tats though if memory servesI liked the Jai Alai IPA that I got from Cigar City Brewing when I was there... it was the only non-California IPA I've had and really enjoyed. We're spoiled out here with the IPAs.
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on October 28, 2014, 12:21:35 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:14:08 PMQuote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.Thought we might get to this at some point.Two I picked up this weekend were the Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout and Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I haven't tried the Bell's yet, but the Moo Hoo hit the spot. I would say it is very consistent with last years batch. A bit on the sweet side, but still very good.Leaving for Naples, FL on Friday, will be interesting to shop for beer down there after another year of drinking. They have a better-than-average walk-in humidor there also (ABC store), lots of Padron and MF stuff, no Tats though if memory serves
Quote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:14:08 PMQuote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.Thought we might get to this at some point.Two I picked up this weekend were the Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout and Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I haven't tried the Bell's yet, but the Moo Hoo hit the spot. I would say it is very consistent with last years batch. A bit on the sweet side, but still very good.
Quote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.
Quote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start there
So I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.
These Obsidians have been up for like an hour and a half... Neeeeeext!
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on October 28, 2014, 12:21:35 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:14:08 PMQuote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.Thought we might get to this at some point.Two I picked up this weekend were the Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout and Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I haven't tried the Bell's yet, but the Moo Hoo hit the spot. I would say it is very consistent with last years batch. A bit on the sweet side, but still very good.I gave it some time. Switched back to whiskey for a few days there, got a lot more nice stuff over the weekend. Forgot about the Stone Enjoy By 10/31/14 I also had. Very tasty, more citrusy than previous batches have been.
Quote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:25:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on October 28, 2014, 12:21:35 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:14:08 PMQuote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.Thought we might get to this at some point.Two I picked up this weekend were the Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout and Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I haven't tried the Bell's yet, but the Moo Hoo hit the spot. I would say it is very consistent with last years batch. A bit on the sweet side, but still very good.I gave it some time. Switched back to whiskey for a few days there, got a lot more nice stuff over the weekend. Forgot about the Stone Enjoy By 10/31/14 I also had. Very tasty, more citrusy than previous batches have been. Speaking of Stone, saw a coffee milk stout, but didn't get it. Have you had this one? I know it's not VaS, but let me know if it's worth trying. It was a 6pk. If it was a bomber, I might have just got it.
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on October 28, 2014, 12:42:38 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:25:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on October 28, 2014, 12:21:35 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 12:14:08 PMQuote from: sfish on October 28, 2014, 12:00:08 PMQuote from: jswaykos on October 28, 2014, 11:47:54 AMSo I revisited the Tatuaje Tattoo last night, my second since buying a couple whenever they were released. I thought it showed improvement and wasn't quite as bitter as the first one I'd had, but it's still nothing special. Mostly cedar and pepper, still a bit rough around the edges. Maybe they'd be decent after a year or so, but these are definitely smoking like the "budget" cigars they're supposed to be, IMO. At a B&M, for $5, sure. You can do a lot better at that price point online, though. The Illusione Rothchildes is significantly better at the same price.I saw an interview with PJ he said that blend shines in the torpedo, if I ever try one I'm going to start thereMaybe I'll grab one at the B&M if they're there in April when Shaun's out here. Or if Dave gets out here first. Couple beers this weekend... Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. 11% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Had a weird metallic taste. Wouldn't buy again. Also had a Victory at Sea, which still stands at the top of my list. It's the best.Thought we might get to this at some point.Two I picked up this weekend were the Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout and Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I haven't tried the Bell's yet, but the Moo Hoo hit the spot. I would say it is very consistent with last years batch. A bit on the sweet side, but still very good.I gave it some time. Switched back to whiskey for a few days there, got a lot more nice stuff over the weekend. Forgot about the Stone Enjoy By 10/31/14 I also had. Very tasty, more citrusy than previous batches have been. Speaking of Stone, saw a coffee milk stout, but didn't get it. Have you had this one? I know it's not VaS, but let me know if it's worth trying. It was a 6pk. If it was a bomber, I might have just got it.This was the oddball of the bunch. I got it to try with the BIL. http://www.ballastpoint.com/beer/indra-kunindra/
Workaference time, so I'll give you an early hazzuh, really surprise Tony. See youse tomorrow.
