To keep the tradition going, we succesfully organized the 4th cigar meet last friday at Starbucks, Plaza Mont Kiara. The meet was done in a relaxed manner as we anticipated less participation during the fasting month. I reached the venue a little late as it was raining cats and dogs that night. Aizuddin and Alex was already there, happily chatting away. Aiz got himself a Limited Edition Selection Robustos, which came in a nice package.
A few moments later Nur joined us. I was told that Fahroe was stuck in the rain and couldnt make it. We then ordered our drinks and all of us light up our cigars.
I brought a te Amo with me but i didnt smoke it. Instead, I bought a JL Piedra Cazadores from Aizuddin and smoked that instead. The cigar was in a very good condition and well humidified. Lighting up was easy and throughout the course it required about three relighting. The ash was dark but it managed to grow to about an inch before it crumbled on my Dockers. The taste was, however, a little harsh for my liking. It starts off cool, then the spiciness build up and towards the end, it becomes smooth little. The smoke however came in generous volume. I didn't quite finish it to the stub as lighting was quite difficult towards the end. It was definitely a Cuban but i wont put my money on it. It could pass as something you smoke on the go rather than something to chillout with (a quickie rather than a candlelight dinner thinggy).
Appearance and Presentation: 16/20
Lighting and Burning Properties: 13/15
Construction:19/30
Taste: 29/35
Total Score: 77/100
At around midnight, Sharizal came over with Nazrin. Sharizal lighted up the Arturo Fuentes and was rather intrigued by it (He was expecting it to taste like RyJ No.2 :)). We concluded that it was the wasabi he had for dinner earlier. Finally, after one and a half hour Nur finished his cigar with a happy smile, after which we all packed up and left the place. During the session we had brilliant discussion on the cigar co-op. I guess we just need a little tuning up before we could commence a trial run perhaps in a month or two.
Nice... err where were the chickas? You lied!!!!!! arrghhh lol
Posted by: Sharizal Shaarani | Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 18:53
Screw the cigars man. Look at your fingers!!!!
:)
Posted by: meesh | Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 20:29
Does coffee go down well with cigars? Won't somethin' sweeter will be better?
Posted by: blip | Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 20:48
Sharizal: you're late... you're late!
Meesh: think KFC :p
blip: from my experience coffe goes very well with cigars... try to avoid anything fizzy. If you drink, a single scotch malt, port and rum would go hand in hand too.
Posted by: KaZ | Monday, November 10, 2003 at 00:13
Sounds like fum despite the rain huh.
I might be home in PJ in December. Hope to join you guys :)
Posted by: ian | Monday, November 10, 2003 at 01:34
You know what, I totally forgot that was the first Friday of the month. Too bad I only noticed it on the next day. Mont Kiara, prepare to bring extra visor for the eyes. Eyemo too. Roll it up, light it up, smoke it up, inhale, exhale...oops the wrong cigar.
Posted by: vlad | Monday, November 10, 2003 at 10:20
Sorry guys, could not make it. Was waiting for the rain to ease up but no luck. Hujan kucen and anjin turun cam giler. Me and 3 of my buddies were stuck in my house, ready to go out but can't since our car is parked far away and no payung in the house.
Well, will try again some other time.
Posted by: Paroe | Monday, November 10, 2003 at 11:06
I was the one who confirmed of not coming, but the Cigar Co-op idea was too good to let pass. 'sides, the place was reach-able enough despite the heavy rain and I haven't had a decent smoke for quite a while. Brought a D-Corona Leon Jimenez which lasted 1.5 hours of pure bliss. Had fun and the crowd was really distracting me every few seconds....;). It was really worth the trip!
Posted by: Nur O. | Monday, November 10, 2003 at 22:50
Just happened to drop by cos I'm so bored... Anyway, I'm green with envy with all tt cigar analysis. Quite the connoisseur aren't u? Oh well... such is life. Some things are meant to be enjoyed aye?
Posted by: Diana | Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 02:09
Kaz, awak ada pergi manicurist ker? dude your fingernails are intense!
Posted by: blip | Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 05:49
Diana you are welcome to join us at our next meet! and yes we have women
members too!
Posted by: Sharizal Shaarani | Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 12:33
I wish I could dude... Except tt I'm away in this miniscule island u probably know where ~_^ Still don't get it? It'll take me ~5hr to get there by car... and err... I don't drive =D *bummer See, I like the feel of tarmac under my feet and the world's fossil fuels are depleting! P/S: And so is our water supply... Errm... Mine I mean ^_^
Posted by: Diana | Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 17:21