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Retired Rookie Cigars
Приєднався 20 січ 2024
As a retired man but a rookie to the cigar world, join me as I share reviews and cigar information while I grow my palette and knowledge of cigars.
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The Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut by Erik Espinosa w/ Guy Fieri
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The Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut by Erik Espinosa w/ Guy Fieri
The new and unique Carisma cigar by Sanj Patel & Eladio Díaz
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The new and unique Carisma cigar by Sanj Patel & Eladio Díaz
The best Perdomo cigar yet? The 30th Anniversary Connecticut
Переглядів 380Місяць тому
The best Perdomo cigar yet? The 30th Anniversary Connecticut
Espinosa Crema, a flavorful Connecticut cigar #cigarreviews #Espinosacigars
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Espinosa Crema, a flavorful Connecticut cigar #cigarreviews #Espinosacigars
Oliva Serie V, better than the Melanio??
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Oliva Serie V, better than the Melanio??
Davidoff Signature No. 2 cigar, overhyped or as good as they say?
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Davidoff Signature No. 2 cigar, overhyped or as good as they say?
Firethorn by Southern Draw Cigars, a pleasant surprise #cigarreviews #southerndrawcigars
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Firethorn by Southern Draw Cigars, a pleasant surprise #cigarreviews #southerndrawcigars
A Crowned Heads comeback? The Las Calaveras 2024 cigar #cigarreviews #crownedheads
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A Crowned Heads comeback? The Las Calaveras 2024 cigar #cigarreviews #crownedheads
The best cigar from West Tampa! Even bumblebees like it!?
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The best cigar from West Tampa! Even bumblebees like it!?
Attacked during a cigar review-how life can change in seconds!
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Attacked during a cigar review-how life can change in seconds!
The SP1014 Antra by Sanj Patel and Eladio Diaz, best cigar of 2024??
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The SP1014 Antra by Sanj Patel and Eladio Diaz, best cigar of 2024??
Is the hype real? Crowned Heads 2024 Blood Medicine
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Is the hype real? Crowned Heads 2024 Blood Medicine
Thank you, 200 subs! And a quick update from the beach #cigarreviews
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Thank you, 200 subs! And a quick update from the beach #cigarreviews
An Alec Bradley cigar I actually like, Project 40 Maduro - and it’s cheap!
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An Alec Bradley cigar I actually like, Project 40 Maduro - and it’s cheap!
One of (if not the) best cigars events in the Midwest (if not anywhere)…My Old Kentucky Herf
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One of (if not the) best cigars events in the Midwest (if not anywhere)…My Old Kentucky Herf
Luciano Merielles cigar rolling demonstration/education
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Luciano Merielles cigar rolling demonstration/education
Oliva Cigars’ most rare and unknown-the Monticello, and some thoughts on Cigars Daily
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Oliva Cigars’ most rare and unknown-the Monticello, and some thoughts on Cigars Daily
Perdomo’s “budget” cigar-Lot 23 Maduro
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Perdomo’s “budget” cigar-Lot 23 Maduro
The newest cigar from Diesel - the Vintage Natural #cigars #cigarreviews #dieselcigars
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The newest cigar from Diesel - the Vintage Natural #cigars #cigarreviews #dieselcigars
The best Perdomo cigar?? And I “broke” it!!
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The best Perdomo cigar?? And I “broke” it!!
The Brickhouse Classic by JC Newman full review
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The Brickhouse Classic by JC Newman full review
Holt’s cigar of the month club unboxing
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Holt’s cigar of the month club unboxing
I see I'm not the only one, I too had reached the same point. I have enjoyed my time with sticks more now then trying to break them down, making videos. Enjoy your time away and see you when you decide. Much love brother
I dont blame you. The editing and scheduling can take away alot of the fun. Still post instagram. Enjoy some good smokes 💨💨💨
@@BenSmoking that’s the plan! Thanks!
Hey brother, I completely understand plus putting videos together can seem like work as well. Enjoy those cigars and relax and I’ll see you sometime in discord. 👍🏼
I really enjoy your videos. Simple and straight to the point. Take your time, enjoy your cigars, and come back to us whenever you feel like it 👍🏼
Solid video!!! I do enjoy Perdomo 🎉
@@BenSmoking thanks for checking it out!
My favorite perdomo is the 10th anniversary Criollo cuban seed. It was discontinued and if you can find I recommend the rare blend. I think greatly more enjoyable than the sungrown, connecticut or maduro.
Do they have la galera cigars?
@@CasaDeMold if you mean the lounge I’m in, I believe they only carry the Imperial Jade from La Galera but I’d have to double check
Never tried that cigar sound enjoyable. Great short!
@@javiercavazos5449 thanks!
Great smoke 4 the price. Hope u enjoyed
I was sent one in a bomb recently. I didn’t know much about it, but definitely appreciate your take on it!
@@javiercavazos5449 cool! It’s a good value for sure!
Looks like a good stick and can’t beat the price. It’s on the list…thanks for sharing👍🏾
@@cigarbrother9379 it is! I’ve had 3 and very consistent. Thx for checking in!
Not the best cigar but not bad for the price.
Nice review man - sorry to see it had those construction issues! Hopefully the next one will be great throughout. At least you got some of those nicer flavor notes at the end. Also - thanks for the shoutout ✊
No prob, man. Thanks for taking the time to watch and keep up the good work!
Great stick really enjoy it, to me its a tiny bit better in the corona gordo size
@@The_bourbon_grinch it’s the only size I’ve had so I’ll prolly stick with it 🤷♂️. Thanks for watching!
I agree it taste just like the Antra but with a slight difference in sweetness but almost as good and better price point. I think they were looking to replace the Antra with cigar that was close as they could replicate and offer it in their regular line up. I will be buying a box soon. Thanks for the review.
Nice short, I know West Tampa doesn’t always get love but I enjoy their cigars 🎉
@@javiercavazos5449 their soon to be coming out Circle of Life is great!
@@Retiredrookiecigars I am looking forward to that release
That stuff look very good sir, Have you ever tried Mark Twain Cigars?
Nice Cigar Sir
I really enjoy this cigar especially in the Toro Fino.
@@javiercavazos5449 solid stick for sure!
Sounds delicious!
@@javiercavazos5449 it’s really good. Not sure why I hadn’t smoked it in so long!
I'm searching for a solid mild cigar. Your review has helped me, thank you!
@@Manudrip you’re welcome and thanks for watching. This is a little higher dollar than I prefer but very nice smoke
Great review, I will have to try this soon. Price sounds great, not sure what it will be up here in Canada, but I will try it nonetheless. Thank you!
@@StellaandPeteyBulldogs Thanks for watching! I think you’ll enjoy it and hope you can find a good price on it
It’s a good one.
@@jeffbehringer1262 Yes it is! Thanks for checking in
Great review!!! This one and the Crema are my two favorite goto Connecticut’s.
@@Matinthemorning1 totally agree, and not sure which one I like better. Thanks for watching!
The Crema was my first real cigar!
@@dannyg.781 sweet! Enjoy the journey and thanks for watching!
Nice review. Still gotta get 8nto my box and smoke one.
Yeah, man…let me know what you think. I held off since I had mixed expectations lol. Thanks for checking in!
Not a Hugh Connecticut guy but that's one of my favorites
Same here, brother but I’ve found 5 or 6 recently that I really like. Gonna put a top 5 Conn list out soon so check it out. Thanks for watching!
Only smoked one so far but really enjoyed it
@@The_bourbon_grinch glad you did. I really consider this only one since the first 2 were unfair given the heat they were exposed to. Thanks for watching!
Got recommended by a cigar shop about a month ago and had a similar experience in that I loved it! Can you suggest other cigars in this cream/sweet flavor profile? Asking because I travel a lot and have had a hard time finding cigar shops that carry this one. Thanks
@@andrews57217 honestly there aren’t many as most Connecticut’s tend to be a little bitter. But you may wanna check out the Aganorsa Anniversario Connecticut with the blue and silver band. Also the Metropolitan Host Connecticut by Ferio Tego. It has a sweet cap but also some creamy sweet notes best I can recall. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the suggestions! Also it doesn’t have to be a Connecticut. I like all wrapper types. But definitely prefer the creamer/sweeter nodes vs the darker spicer stuff. I’ll check out some other reviews.
@@andrews57217 may check out Oliva Master Blends 3 in that case. It’s Connecticut Broadleaf but fairly creamy and has some nice milk chocolate notes along the way - the regular MB 3, not the Maduro
Thank you very much for the honor 🙏
@@sanjpatel9891 my pleasure, sir!
Great review, I had a few and got the same as you. I don’t like corojo 99 so gave it a meh
@@SoberCigars stay away from the SP1014 Red - Corojo puro! Lol thanks for watching!
@@Retiredrookiecigars it’s specifically the corojo 99 that I just don’t care for. I mean it’s not bad but not something I gravitate towards. I could be wrong but I think the red is a different corojo leaf then the carisma with the corojo 99. I didn’t mind the red
@@SoberCigars oh ok. Yeah it’s Dominican Corojo from various regions so makes sense
Opusx perfecxion uses corojo 99. Stay away from them too 🤣. Corojo 99 is actually my fav due to the spice.
Great review, I know how you t is to get a flavor note and not being able to pin it down.
@@javiercavazos5449 Thanks for watching. I’d love to be able to be more detailed but for now it’s the basics. Not gonna BS about it lol
@@Retiredrookiecigars that’s great. I enjoy your content because you are explaining your authentic experience with the cigar, and that resonates with me because I too pick up notes but can’t quite explain them at times. Keep it up brother and I’ll keep watching!
Sound interesting. Great vid.
@@CigarCarpenter thanks! And interesting is another good word for it!
Very tasty smoke
@@tonywestover9610 yes it is! Thx for checking in!
Oooooh Chris! I had that one! It was so smoooth! Definitely smoother than the 10th and 20th anniversary ones! 👍🏽
@@dannyg.781 Yeah, smooth for sure. Always liked the Champagne but I think this one takes it up another notch. Thanks for watching
Great review!! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great review !!
@@Matinthemorning1 thanks and thanks for watching!
Puffn one mow. Mines a bit loose and under packed. Rich coffee. Meh.
@@r_s_enduro sorry you didn’t have as good of an experience. I would recommend giving it another shot. My lounge manager said the same thing when he smoked his first but then he really liked it when he tried again. Thanks for watching.
Not sure where this was in KY, but we are not Midwest........ ;)
@@jbreamsiii ok
Great video review as always! Keep em coming! I’ve never tried a Davidoff. Only some Zino’s. They were pretty good. Taking into consideration that I never really let my cigars rest very long or long enough. Maybe in the near future I will try a Davidoff. I really enjoy Perdomo’s, Padron’s and Olivia’s!
@@dannyg.781 yeah the Zino is great for that price. Davidoff is out of my price range but I’ll get more of these in the future as I can. I like the Padron 3000 but think the Anniversary series is too much $. Perdomo and Oliva are solid and consistent. Thanks for watching!
No need to apologize sir, we should all appreciate you for taking the time to make content for us!
@@jonengelbird7051 thanks for watching and the kind words!
Apologies for the poor quality. Due to using an ancient IPhone with not much available memory, I had to load at 480P 🫤
Great list! Would love more lists like this.
@@hesham7906 thanks for watching! I’ll be putting another one out soon
Great list
@@Samhopkins1221 thanks for watching!
Chris, are you saved from hell? All have sinned (Romans 3:23 KJV). The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day (1st Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV). Jesus Christ shed His blood for our sins (Ephesians 1:7 KJV). Water baptism DOESN'T save us (1st Corinthians 1:17 KJV). We are saved by grace through faith, not our works (Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV). Only Jesus saves from hell.
@@ROMANS3-25KJV yes I am. Thanks for asking tho
Great list, Chris! Great bang for the buck$ 👍🏾
@@ConnoisseurCigar yes it is! Thanks for watching!
That’s a great list. I haven’t had the Micallef yet but it’s on my list to try. May I ask where you get those if you buy online?
@@EthEdr thanks and thanks for watching! You can email me at retiredrookiecigars@gmail.com and I can steer you the right way hopefully.
Solid list 😎🍏👍
@@PickJimi Thank you, sir…kinda wished I had smoked that frugal Friday Perdomo first, but oh well. I’ll be trying that one soon.
Great list Chris. So I have had a couple of these and the rest I have not smoked. I appreciate that you did the work for this list. This kind of content is great in helping to find new good cigars at various price point. Thanks.
@@javiercavazos5449 Thanks for watching. Plenty of options with these an many others at that price point!
Thank you 🙏
Nice cigar! Great review.
@@javiercavazos5449 thanks for checking in!