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    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. javajunkie

    Which Ones?

    desert island trope, eh? o) assuming an arbitrarily large supply, fuente magR44, tat 7th reserva, illusione MKultra, and quesada espana corona. that should keep me out of trouble in any setting. EDIT: holy crap, i forgot my anejo46!!! this is why i always pack two days in advance, i...
  2. javajunkie

    What Arturo Fuente Hemingway is your favorite?

    tie between the SSmad and the signature (cameroon). the SSmad is habit forming, but the sig was THE cigar that got me, and always has a place in my heart.
  3. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    some eggs and sourdough, and a hererra. damn nice breakfast. with thanks to y'all. for the smoke, not the eggs. o)
  4. javajunkie

    BOTL Newbie Sampler Thread 2.0

    just to confirm, USHOG has dropped me a tracker through PM, so we are under way.
  5. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    today's work snack, some DE heirloom cherry in a basket prince: it's not going to be a go to, but the DE cherry was worth the try, and something i will be going back to again. cherry enough to notice, aroma and palate, but tobacco-forward enough to feel honest. thanks for the...
  6. javajunkie

    Torch Lighter & Gullotine broke... need new ones.

    give it a minute...
  7. javajunkie

    Is the Anejo Shark worth the extra $$$

    it's preference. i usually go for a 46 or 50, fits my aesthetic and my time constraints. i usually bomb mine out, as they make people's day. that said, i have had times where even an anejo hasn't quite hit the spot as it were, but whenever i burn a gifted sharkie, it always seems to be magic...
  8. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    damn amazing. it is smallish, but perfect for a flake. burns dry and clean, passes a cleaner, has a slight tendency to get hot, but the texture on the "brushed" finish helps, and also, i smoke flakes in it. virginia base doesn't always want to play nice. the finish feels great in the hand...
  9. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    just got out, definitely having a case of the mondays. fortunately, I came prepared. o)
  10. javajunkie

    Anejo 46

    it may be a wet pack thing, or a factor of the barrel fermentation of the anejo wrapper. not truly sure, but it's a well known thing with anejo.
  11. javajunkie

    Anejo 46

    yes, pull the cedar! re-cello or leave them natural, your call, but the cedar needs to go. IMO it is really an issue with the anejo, and not any other cedar-dressed smoke per se.
  12. javajunkie

    BOTL Newbie Sampler Thread 2.0

    9405 5036 9930 0142 5244 87 flies out to spartanfan tonight. near as i can tell USHOG is the next novitiate in queue, i will hit it up tonight when i get home.
  13. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    just finishing up a GER PL courtesy of KK33 on the way out the door. damn yummy way to start the day, doug, thanks! o)
  14. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    dunhill royal yacht in my zavvos zulu, taking a coffee break from holiday decorations:
  15. javajunkie

    Let's see what the brothers look like!

    know that both jojo and i are NOT photo people. like one or two a year that don't feature our hands in front of faces, or the tops of our heads. that said, this is me after hiding halloween in the garage and taking christmas upstairs. and a bowl of royal yacht in my zavvos, FWIW: #nomakeup...
  16. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    today was essentially fuente friday 2.0: unnamed '13 toro: it's good, it could be great, but for the ring imma probably get a box of anejo. again. a 46 from '08. to remind me WHY imma get another box. o)
  17. javajunkie

    First smoked turkey

    i smoked an unamed '13 and a bowl of balkan saseini. o) seriously, though, never smoked a turkey (too little time and not enough gear), but brining it is THE way to go! also, henjg, smoked meatloaf sounds pimp, love to know how to do it.
  18. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    not better, different. i'm only half down as of now, and this is my first. i will throw up some more info as it comes to me. there is some don carlos wood, a food amount of pepper, and a wee suggestion of "that raisin note" that might come out in time. it's a fuente, and it's it's own thing...
  19. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    fuente friday, and i LOVE new shit! unnamed '13 robusto: this is some kind of opus wrapper. different priming, maybe, but the color and texture scream opus. it's NOT an opus, but parts are there.
  20. javajunkie

    Anejo 46

    let's be honest here, if you have NEVER had an anejo, burn it soon! there is little point to me to buy and age something i don't love, and won't continue to love over time. and yes, that implies that there are people who don't like anejos. i think they are f#@king high, but i respect their...
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