A cuban classic. Thought of to be a “beginner” Cuban cigar by some, I always smoked them and wondered how amazing the other cigars were if this was for a beginner.

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After no shortage of technological fiascos and forays into new territory, we’re about to get all caught up. The next few episodes to publish are very late, but finally are arriving…

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After no shortage of technological fiascos and forays into new territory, we're about to get all caught up.  The next few episodes to publish are very late, but finally are arriving..

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Tonight is a night of dueling Hirochi's. We're each smoking a different expression from the HR folks....let's see how they compare.

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Roughly a 5”x44rg heavily box pressed cigar with a beautiful even colorado wrapper. Smooth veins and an even overall texture make this an absolutely gorgeous cigar with near perfect appearing construction.

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Tonight, we'd planned something different but for reasons outside our control we opted to go with a Host's Choice night, wherein we select something to share and chat about....

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This smoke is a legendary offering from Pete Johnson. Initially released in 2008 to commemorate a peso cigar smoked on a trip to cuba, they are said to be rustic, bold and a fashioned after a cuban cigar that is completely opposite that available for retail sale on the island.

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Unbanded - 4-⅜”x50 by direct measurement. “Washed out”, matte brown wrapper. Very little cap. A completely different “tobacco” aroma; I can tell it’s tobacco but it doesn’t smell like cigar. Almost aromatic or cured despite being faint. A very cool definition of wrapper, binder and filler leaf from the foot.

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Forum member AKPreacher supplied this episode's featured cigar, the Ramon Bueso Olancho Vintage

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Precious little detail as always on our Unbandeds. This one is roughly 4-¾”x(34/47; somewhat pressed ) and has a true to life pig tail

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