Couple o' Smokes

Last night I smoked a smaller version of the Fuente cigar. Smoked nicely, but I didn't especially care for the flavor. Maybe I need to stick with the bigger Fuentes. Not sure how exactly to characterize it, but it seemed more of a dry flavor, not round and rich like the ones I like best. That said, it was mild on the nicotine front (no nicotine buzz or anything) and passed the evening enjoyably enough.

Had a glass or two of Chivas Regal to go with it, which doesn't seem to stand up especially well. This is the first time in a decade or so that I've had Chivas and it isn't as good as I remember it to be. Spoiled by single malts, perhaps.

And tonight I'm smoking a Savinelli Special Selection 2005. Had an RYR earlier this year (at Wimbledon) and enjoyed it. Well thought of by Judge, who doesn't think much of Savinelli generally. Tonight's Savinelli is probably one that wouldn't get the Judge stamp of approval. Too mild. But I like it quite a bit. Not the most flavorful cigar in the walk-in humidor, but tastes good and burns nicely. Took several attempt to get it started, but once started has burned admirably.

So sitting on the cabin deck, listening to the nightly chorus of crickets, frogs and other critters, I'm a happy camper. But will get something other than Chivas for next time.

Cheers. ... Steve