Well, long term training is nearly finished with my airline. The hotel the airline choose happened to be neighbors with Neptune Cigars in Ft. Lauderdale. I knew this wouldn't end well, I didn't smoke every day but the whole store is a humidor. Like a kid in a candy store, I never walked out empty handed, buying several cigars I've never tried before. I sorta kept track of the sticks I like, keeping the bands.
I'd also like to say thank you again to the fine folks who helped fill my coolidor, the weather has warmed enough to enjoy some of those sticks. Some might not be regulars, but it's been great to be able to try and expand my knowledge and palate.
Here's a list of smokes I enjoyed during nearly 8 weeks of training:
La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Reserva
Aging Room F55 Quattro
Salud Amor Pesetas Eiroa
Alec Bradley American Classic Blend
Torano Master
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero
La Flor Dominicana Air Bender
Alec Bradley Tempus
Perdomo Habano Corojo
Partagas 1845 Black Label
Cain Straight Ligero
Cain Straight Ligero F
CAO La Traviata
Ashton VSG
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial
Illusione 88
Tatuaje tattoo
Padron 6000
Padron 1964 Anniversary Series
Brickhouse Maduro
Sosa Underground
Sosa Super Selection
Arturo Fuente Cuban Corona Maduro
These are the labels I kept for future reference, some didn't make the cut.
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You'd have to be special, to confuse those with CCs.
But back on topic, nice selection you tried there. Glad the VSG made your cut.
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Originally Posted by The Poet:
You'd have to be special, to confuse those with CCs.
But back on topic, nice selection you tried there. Glad the VSG made your cut.
I did enjoy the VSG but the burn was horribly off, some rest in the coolidor would've straighten things out.
Both the Padron's were amazing, the 1964 showed a some age, a great way to celebrate a completed checkride.
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Originally Posted by matt0278:
That's a great list and an awesome place to visit. I was there about a month ago and couldn't believe the selection. Staff was second to none also. I'm glad I live 10 hours from it or I'd be more broke than I already am.
Glad you liked the place, it's top notch. The Ladies that work the store know their cigars and super nice. It took a month for them to stop asking if I needed any help. We did strike up some small talk. Neptune was the bright moment after a long day learning to flying an Airbus.
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