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Posted on 7/2/26 at 6:28 pm to Iowa Golfer
I gave this one another try after hating it.
Loved this one this time.
Sometimes you get a dud.
This post was edited on 7/2/26 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 7/3/26 at 4:52 pm to dstone12
I was going to have each of these on the 2nd/4th but it's miserable outside. My son and I beat the heat by going to the lounge so I smoked them both today. (They were dry boxed for 48 hours.)
First up was The American Churchill (pre-250 version) which I've had in my humidor (68°/65%) since February resting for this weekend. The burn evened out about an inch in but the draw felt like sucking a golf ball through a garden hose at times. It was a bit too mild for my tastes. It smoked more like a $10 rather than a $23 stick. I have a 250 in my humidor and will revisit it on Labor Day. 1/5 draw, 4/5 light, 4/5 burn, 3/5 taste
I followed it up with the CAO America 250. It's been resting for a bit over a month since purchasing the box. Upon taking off the 250 foot band there was a messed up foot. This led to a runner. The stick had a stronger retrohale but quickly moved on to a harsh taste. The draw was the polar opposite from my first with the feel of drawing air. After 3 major touchups in the first 2/3 I gave up. This smoked close to the $8/stick I paid for it. I'll let the remaining cigars rest and at the worst, they'll be nice looking cigars to offer to novices. 1/5 Draw, 2/5 Light, 1/5 Burn, 2/5 Taste
On a bright note... The shop requires a $25/person spend for non-members to access the lounge. I finally tracked down a LADC Small Batch ($34) and they recommended the Rocky Patel 30th Anniversary Toro ($27). Both are now taking the humidor space vacated by today's smokes. The tobacconist is a bit eccentric and was dressed for the holiday. His Playlist was full of Revolutionary War Era music which set a great mood for what I was smoking. Frankly if we didn't live 20 minutes away I would gladly pay the $300 monthly membership fee. It's one of the few places my son and I can talk the day away.
First up was The American Churchill (pre-250 version) which I've had in my humidor (68°/65%) since February resting for this weekend. The burn evened out about an inch in but the draw felt like sucking a golf ball through a garden hose at times. It was a bit too mild for my tastes. It smoked more like a $10 rather than a $23 stick. I have a 250 in my humidor and will revisit it on Labor Day. 1/5 draw, 4/5 light, 4/5 burn, 3/5 taste
I followed it up with the CAO America 250. It's been resting for a bit over a month since purchasing the box. Upon taking off the 250 foot band there was a messed up foot. This led to a runner. The stick had a stronger retrohale but quickly moved on to a harsh taste. The draw was the polar opposite from my first with the feel of drawing air. After 3 major touchups in the first 2/3 I gave up. This smoked close to the $8/stick I paid for it. I'll let the remaining cigars rest and at the worst, they'll be nice looking cigars to offer to novices. 1/5 Draw, 2/5 Light, 1/5 Burn, 2/5 Taste
On a bright note... The shop requires a $25/person spend for non-members to access the lounge. I finally tracked down a LADC Small Batch ($34) and they recommended the Rocky Patel 30th Anniversary Toro ($27). Both are now taking the humidor space vacated by today's smokes. The tobacconist is a bit eccentric and was dressed for the holiday. His Playlist was full of Revolutionary War Era music which set a great mood for what I was smoking. Frankly if we didn't live 20 minutes away I would gladly pay the $300 monthly membership fee. It's one of the few places my son and I can talk the day away.
Posted on 7/10/26 at 7:14 pm to BitBuster
Big cigar after a long week
Posted on 7/10/26 at 8:01 pm to DR93Berlin
To a great week
Posted on 7/10/26 at 8:51 pm to BestBanker
Amazon Basin Daggers seem to be available everywhere. I'm struggling to decide between picking up a box of them or the Le Bijou 1922 Años.
It's been way too hot to enjoy a cigar lately. I am looking forward to the pool where we spend a week every summer. Nothing beats sitting in the shallow end with cognac and a well paired cigar.
It's been way too hot to enjoy a cigar lately. I am looking forward to the pool where we spend a week every summer. Nothing beats sitting in the shallow end with cognac and a well paired cigar.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 7:07 pm to MSUDawg98
We had a brief reprieve from the great this afternoon that gave my a couple of hours to enjoy a stick that's been at the bottom of my humidor since last winter. It may not have been as flavorful as My Fathers but it was smooth and burned straight.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 7:29 pm to BitBuster
Just got a box of these. They need some time in the humidor.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 7:41 pm to DR93Berlin
Always great smoke
Posted on 7/17/26 at 12:46 pm to Iowa Golfer
ETA: Update on Order 7/23/2026...
Brandon with Mr. Bundle's contacted me vie email and apologized for the "lost in transit" package and not responding more promptly. He immediately packaged up the items I ordered and expedited shipment, which I received yesterday. I wanted to follow up on my previous post as I commented about the lackluster performance prior to that.
I placed an order online for some cigars from Mr. Bundles and they charged my credit card and then received notice from USPS on June 18, awaiting package and they would be shipping from Miami. I never rcvd cigars. I reached out to Brandon on July 2, he was going to look into the issue. I reached out again on the 6th, no reply. I reached out again on the July 13 saying if I didn't here back by Friday the 17th, I would report the CC charge as fraudulent. Today I disputed charge with my CC company. Totally underwhelming customer service and no communication.
Would not recommend Mr. Bundle's.
Brandon with Mr. Bundle's contacted me vie email and apologized for the "lost in transit" package and not responding more promptly. He immediately packaged up the items I ordered and expedited shipment, which I received yesterday. I wanted to follow up on my previous post as I commented about the lackluster performance prior to that.
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Brandon @ Mr. Bundles
I placed an order online for some cigars from Mr. Bundles and they charged my credit card and then received notice from USPS on June 18, awaiting package and they would be shipping from Miami. I never rcvd cigars. I reached out to Brandon on July 2, he was going to look into the issue. I reached out again on the 6th, no reply. I reached out again on the July 13 saying if I didn't here back by Friday the 17th, I would report the CC charge as fraudulent. Today I disputed charge with my CC company. Totally underwhelming customer service and no communication.
Would not recommend Mr. Bundle's.
This post was edited on 7/23/26 at 8:46 am
Posted on 7/17/26 at 3:32 pm to jmon
Very surprising to me. When you call normally you speak directly to Brandon.
The only issue I've ever had is when Davidoff came out with a Dominical Puro. It was pre order, and the perfectos Davidoff didn't deliver. I eventually received them. Davidoff's delivery issue, not Brandon's issue.
Once I ordered and forgot to enter the coupon code, and they did it for me.
You already dispute or I would have called Brandon for you. Sorry it didn't work out.
The only issue I've ever had is when Davidoff came out with a Dominical Puro. It was pre order, and the perfectos Davidoff didn't deliver. I eventually received them. Davidoff's delivery issue, not Brandon's issue.
Once I ordered and forgot to enter the coupon code, and they did it for me.
You already dispute or I would have called Brandon for you. Sorry it didn't work out.
Posted on 7/17/26 at 5:23 pm to Iowa Golfer
quote:
Sorry it didn't work out.
Posted on 7/17/26 at 7:00 pm to BitBuster
Lately, one of my favorites
Posted on 7/18/26 at 6:40 pm to DR93Berlin
First night of vacation stick. It's been aging in my humidor for over 20 years.
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:24 am to MSUDawg98
Henry Clay War Hawk.
Posted on 7/21/26 at 2:26 pm to Harry3
First cigar in over a month. Got tired of waiting for an ideal day outside.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 4:26 pm to rmnldr
This morning's poolside smoke.
The Perdomo 20th Anniversary
The Perdomo 20th Anniversary
Posted on 7/23/26 at 8:17 am to MSUDawg98
That's a heckuva start to the day!
Posted on 7/23/26 at 1:07 pm to RedPop4
Last afternoon of vacation Melanio with Cognac.
Posted on 7/24/26 at 12:33 pm to MSUDawg98
I hope you've had a great time.
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