• BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE

    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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  1. BMack

    What's good rott ?

    If I'm smoking a young habano, it has to be Ramon Allones, Por Larranaga or H. Upmann. Every thing else needs time to rest, in my opinion. Por Larranaga is an odd one though, smoke them ROTT then after a few months they'll get sick and won't recover for a while, so be aware of that.
  2. BMack

    Some people shouldnt try....

    That's how gangstas does it. They also hold their lighters sideways because it looks cool.
  3. BMack

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Please tell us how the BBQ sauce compliments the cigar
  4. BMack

    Largest Cigar

    USPS flat rate box?
  5. BMack

    Largest Cigar

    Aww, it was in my own back yard and I didn't get a chance to smoke it. Darn. Found a cutter for it too. http://thefamilyschooltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/a-little-smaller-saw.jpg
  6. BMack

    a little overview of my cc adventure

    I am a fan of the Siglo I and II, very underrated cigars IMO. You HAVE to try Ramon Allones! The small club corona is a complex little guy, with a gingerbread mixed with a grahame cracker flavor that will knock your socks off!
  7. BMack

    Illusione Construction

    Wow, this is the first I've heard. I haven't bought Illusione in a while, the last ones I bought were right when the maduros came out(and they're still resting)...but this doesn't sound good.
  8. BMack

    For all Lancero fans.

    Signed. I haven't even gotten my grubby hands on one yet. Where's JD and SS? BOTL 13? BOTL 13.5?
  9. BMack

    For all Lancero fans.

    I responded elsewhere but I'll do it here also, Bolivar.
  10. BMack

    The Benefits of H2O on Flavor Detection?

    Agreed completely. That's why I try my best to respond to threads about retrohaling, the nose is the MOST important in our perception of flavor.
  11. BMack

    The Benefits of H2O on Flavor Detection?

    I normally don't drink anything while smoking but when I do it's normally a room temperature water. I also have this thing about not slobbering on my cigars, when I put my mouth back on the cigar I want it to be dry.
  12. BMack

    Thompson Cigars

    I've never ordered from them because I've known people that worked for them and had horror stories. They somehow got my address and send me some very colorful toilet paper TWICE a month.
  13. BMack

    Lancero: undesirable size?

    Larger RG cigars are also a LOT easier to smoke. The average joe would probably smoke a lancero too quickly and/or let it go out, with a larger RG cigar it's MUCH more forgiving.
  14. BMack

    Comparing Cohibas and Montes

    I've never had any of them but being one of those winder-shoppers, I read a LOT about these cigars and the general consensus between guys that I trust most out of any CC smokers is this: ...and I swear on my life I was going to type "520 and BHK 54" before even seeing his post.
  15. BMack

    Lancero: undesirable size?

    Like everyone has said; yup, they're largely unpopular...But look who sells the most cigars, not exactly what most of "us" would buy.
  16. BMack

    Robusto Preferences

    I haven't tried the Trinidad but I think the BRC is better than the PSD4 and CoRo, as good as RASS(although COMPLETELY different). I find the BRC to be the most complex...RASS is the most flavorful(in my opinion). I haven't tried the JL2 itself but JL is one of my favorite marcas, they age...
  17. BMack

    Are Cuban cigars really the best?

    I feel really bad for this poor horse's family, let him RIP.
  18. BMack

    L'Atelier LAT52

    Great review, this sounds really good!
  19. BMack

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Thank you, sounds good! Glad you enjoyed it!
  20. BMack

    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    Love how rustic the Johnny-Os always look! Nice buy!
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