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CVO Social => Off Topic => Topic started by: Ceej on July 15, 2007, 10:02:58 PM
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I thought I'd start a thread as it seems we have several cigar smokers here and many folks of fine taste. That being the case I figured this would be the place to ask for expert advise. I have smoked a few cigars in my day especially on the golf course. Now that I no longer smoke cigarettes - 10 months now smoke free, I am more interested in the occasional cigar for true relaxation and around the campfire with all my smoking compadres. I have tried a few drug store brands and have found the AyC Grenadiers my favorites thus far - until I ran across the Cigar Dave radio show on XM radio - this led me to a special offer on Monte Cristo's - WOW - these are some smooth and tasty cigars that got my attention and I am wondering what you cigar vets can offer as to advice regarding a good cigar out there. When a novice like me walks into a Cigar shop it can be very intimidating, so help a bro out......What's your favorite Cigar's - Two categories - daily smoke and once in a while indulgence. ;D
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Now you are right up my alley... :2vrolijk_21:
I like Padron they are a mid-bodied cigar and are not too expensive...they do have two specials though that are AWESOME and have the price to match--1964 and 1924 (I believe)
As a rule the Dominicans tend to be a little more mild with the Hondurans and Nicaraguans a bit more mid to full bodied (there are exceptions of course)
The darker the wrapper the longer/hotter the age and the more sugar that is forth coming (not necessarily sweeter or less body) hence the name maduro or ripe/aged as in bananas when they get ripe they are more maduro than when they are green.
There are tons of good cigars out there and many depend on when you smoke them how you feel about them, i.e. after dinner (heavy vs light) or what you are having them with (a good port, cognac, scotch/whiskey, coffee/cafe', etc)
Many times price equates to prestige/quality/brand not necessarily taste. If you would like a nice FuFU cigar which is hand made and is wonderful for those "I don't want a hang-over" smoke the CAO Moontrance is nice (flavored and sweet). CAO makes some real nice cigars and they have some "ethnic" types that are interesting Italian, Brazilian just to mention a couple. I could go on and on because I have had so many wonderful cigars and my tastes change over time. Hoyo de Monterey are good too. I am kinda student of them too since my wife is Cuban it is a n education in and of itself. I can go on and on but I will wait to see what some of the other SEEGARSMKRS out there think.
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I like Aturo Fuente Cubanitos. Nice mellow smoke, small and doesn't take an hour and half to smoke. I don't have the time or patience for those big churchills!
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Now this is a thread I am loking forward to... :drink:
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I know what you mean about the big ones! I drive a truck, and when on the road I need a Lil something in the afternoon, that is the worst time for a driver - especially me since I haul oversize and can only drive daylight hours. So, I have found the pleasure of looking forward to an afternoon cigar. I have been trying some called "Blenders Gold" Lonsdale's and Panetela's. I like the Lonsdale better, but these are very inconsistent cigars. 4 or 5 of the 10 pack will be excellent smooth and even burning, the others are junk. Of course these come from Walgreen's and I am just starting out so can't expect miracles, but dang these Monte Cristo's are fantastic. So, maybe it's time I step and get a Humidor, or two, one for the truck and home. I am taking notes guys and will be trying out what you reccomend, so keep the tips coming!
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Macanudos or Monte Cristo's....you can't go wrong. I love the Macs and they don't have near the 'bite' that Romeo & Juliet's do, etc. Found a place in FL (http://www.neptunecigar.com) that offers 'starter' variety selections of most name brands so that you can choose a couple favorites. Also fairly decent prices on boxes when on sale.
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Good luck!
Joe
P.S. Check with Mike L. (previously know as Cigar Mike) he was into cee-gars big time before quittting.
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Never cared much for cigars.......other than the smoke is a good mosquito repellent. Cigars leaving me feeling like a cat chit in my mouth.
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I thought I'd start a thread as it seems we have several cigar smokers here and many folks of fine taste. That being the case I figured this would be the place to ask for expert advise. I have smoked a few cigars in my day especially on the golf course. Now that I no longer smoke cigarettes - 10 months now smoke free, I am more interested in the occasional cigar for true relaxation and around the campfire with all my smoking compadres. I have tried a few drug store brands and have found the AyC Grenadiers my favorites thus far - until I ran across the Cigar Dave radio show on XM radio - this led me to a special offer on Monte Cristo's - WOW - these are some smooth and tasty cigars that got my attention and I am wondering what you cigar vets can offer as to advice regarding a good cigar out there. When a novice like me walks into a Cigar shop it can be very intimidating, so help a bro out......What's your favorite Cigar's - Two categories - daily smoke and once in a while indulgence. ;D
Flavor, body ( strenth), draw, burn and ash are things in cigars to notice. Everybody has different tastes but the smokes need to be easy to draw on and well constructed to burn well.
My favorite is the Padron Anniversario 1926#1 Maduro...Pricey, but a superb hour and half smoke. Really good.
The Padron Principe is a good rider, it tunnels in a little and does not go out often while riding. All in all the Padron Anny series are great 1926 and 1946, #2 Bellicoso, #9 both in maduro for me... These are my favorites.
The Ashton Cabinet series are nice mild smokes although I prefer the Aston VSG series (Bellicoso, Torpedo)....Ruddy and strong..These are my daily smokes and always in the bike on a ride. They are made by Carlos Fuentes, most of those smokes are pretty decent.
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 and 1990, make a nice mild smoke with decent flavor and a mild easy draw. They also have the Old World Reserve which is really nice too, super easy draw...
Recently I smoked some Padilla's, the 1832, I think...., it was excellent for the money...
There are lots of gimmicky marketing things out there and some people love em.. Whatever makes you happy I say.
My only B!tch is the flavored cigars....I don't quite get why you would smoke a cigar flavored like, I don't know. I like great cigar flovered cigars. The picture is of me in Honduras on a cigar smoking rampage!
Miker
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I forgot to mention, those are bales of tobbacco in the curing warehouse that was around 99 degress and a jillion % humidity...
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I know what you mean about the big ones! I drive a truck, and when on the road I need a Lil something in the afternoon, that is the worst time for a driver - especially me since I haul oversize and can only drive daylight hours. So, I have found the pleasure of looking forward to an afternoon cigar. I have been trying some called "Blenders Gold" Lonsdale's and Panetela's. I like the Lonsdale better, but these are very inconsistent cigars. 4 or 5 of the 10 pack will be excellent smooth and even burning, the others are junk. Of course these come from Walgreen's and I am just starting out so can't expect miracles, but dang these Monte Cristo's are fantastic. So, maybe it's time I step and get a Humidor, or two, one for the truck and home. I am taking notes guys and will be trying out what you reccomend, so keep the tips coming!
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My pal likes Macanudos, mild..Perdomo Champagnes are nice, I have some a late nite smoke or early in the AM. Perdomo makes a lot of nice mild cigars, well built, good flavor, nice body.
Get a humidor, look for one that shuts nice and even...A good humidor will runs a few bucks but they are worth it..
I use a old wine fridge because I buy by the box and will usually have 10 -20 boxes in the house. I lined it with clear spanish cedar 3/8 boards to help with humidity...the most important thing for smokes...Humidity around 65-70% and temps below 75 F, to keep the beetles from hatching.
Miker
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Dang It. You people really pi** me off!! :sauer005:
Its bad enough you are constantly taking money out of my pocket to feed my OCD. Now you just caused me to go and order a couple of sampler packs to take on my Sturgis trip. And yes I had to order them on-line. Hard to find good cigars in Joplin, MO. Surprising huh. :nixweiss:
Later,
Ghost
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Gloria Cubana Series R #5 maduro.
They were always my favorite. Great smoke, real easy draw, a little bit of a bite. I don't smoke anymore, well maybe one or two on vacation.
Ed :pepper:
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Gloria Cubana Series R #5 maduro.
They were always my favorite. Great smoke, real easy draw, a little bit of a bit. I don't smoke anymore, well maybe one or two on vacation.
Ed :pepper:
Yup those are great too...I have some in the box.....
Miker
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Miker,
Great cigar pics!
People are always surprised to find out that western Massachusetts and Connecticut grow a lot of tobacco of course with all the laws in this state we can't smoke anywhere. I'm pretty sure that the tobacco grown here is mostly for wrappers.
Ed :pepper:
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Some fine wrappers from up theya.....They are an important part of the smoke.
I'll be up in Beatown 4-6 August visiting my little Irish mum.
I grew up in Allston, Ma....Miss it sometimes and lots of friends in Mansfield, Boston, Uxbridge, Franklin.
Pretty nice riding when you can. Someday when I am up for more than a weekend I'll try and get a rental to tool around on. Paramount HD in Framingham does rentals don't they?
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Some fine wrappers from up theya.....They are an important part of the smoke.
I'll be up in Beatown 4-6 August visiting my little Irish mum.
I grew up in Allston, Ma....Miss it sometimes and lots of friends in Mansfield, Boston, Uxbridge, Franklin.
Pretty nice riding when you can. Someday when I am up for more than a weekend I'll try and get a rental to tool around on. Paramount HD in Framingham does rentals don't they?
I'm pretty sure they have rentals. If you need me to help set something up for you let me know.
That is the truth about the riding here, weather has been tough lately. Lots of T-storms. >:( It's only nice out while I'm at work!
Ed :pepper:
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Miker,
Great photos of the "shop".
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I'm pretty sure they have rentals. If you need me to help set something up for you let me know.
That is the truth about the riding here, weather has been tough lately. Lots of T-storms. >:( It's only nice out while I'm at work!
Ed :pepper:
Thanks Ed.....Too bad about the weather...I remember wearing a full face helmet and throat coat, electric gloves n socks just to get out when the roads dried in winter, that damn sand though...
Work, yup it is indeed a four letter word but it fascinates me, I could watch it for hours.
Miker
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Miker,
Great photos of the "shop".
One more...
A pretty gruesome bunch in the pretty countryside near the Nicaraguan border.
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Thanks Ed.....Too bad about the weather...I remember wearing a full face helmet and throat coat, electric gloves n socks just to get out when the roads dried in winter, that damn sand though...
Work, yup it is indeed a four letter word but it fascinates me, I could watch it for hours.
Miker
LOL!!
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One more...
A pretty gruesome bunch in the pretty countryside near the Nicaraguan border.
Great shot.
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Miker,
Great comments and picks/pics. There are too many wonderful cigars to list but couldn't agree more with the draw and ash issue.
Seegarz
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I'm also a fan of Hemmingways and CAO. Just finished a CAO Cameroon 5x50 this evening.
Here's what's in my humidor now:
CAO Brazillia Gold
CAO L'anniversay Cameroon Robusto
5 Vegas Gold Robusto
Kahlua, by Drew Estate (I bought it for the wife....but going to try one myself )
Arturo Fuente Rothschild
Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Short Story
Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Best Seller
Punch Grand Cru
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I'm also a fan of Hemmingways and CAO. Just finished a CAO Cameroon 5x50 this evening.
Here's what's in my humidor now:
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Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Short Story
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OK, I was going to hold comment on this thread but now y'all talking about my favorite!
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Now this is a thread!! I'm a fan of milder cigars and am dedicated to the Romeo Julietta Reserva Real. Very smooth with a good burn.
Panther.
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WOW - I miss a few days while on the road and come back to find this - amazing pics!! As I said I am taking notes - actually making a list and going shopping this weekend, can't wait....keep it coming! Thanks
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Cigars are bad for you
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before I quit last year, I smoked at least 2 a day, and only cuban cigars, mainly Hoyo's, but some Monte Cristo's, Bolivars, Cohiba's, and any other cuban cigar i could get my hands on. As far as your local cigar store, my pre-cuban days were Fuente Anejo's, any of the Hemmingway line, and especially the Don Carlos robustos, OpusX is a very strong cigar but probably the best non-cuban you will get your hands on in the states.....omg, Im starting to drool while typing, this thread should be deleted !!!!!
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before I quit last year, I smoked at least 2 a day, and only cuban cigars, mainly Hoyo's, but some Monte Cristo's, Bolivars, Cohiba's, and any other cuban cigar i could get my hands on. As far as your local cigar store, my pre-cuban days were Fuente Anejo's, any of the Hemmingway line, and especially the Don Carlos robustos, OpusX is a very strong cigar but probably the best non-cuban you will get your hands on in the states.....omg, Im starting to drool while typing, this thread should be deleted !!!!!
Opus-X, now that is a good smoke!!
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Cigars are bad for you
Cigars that are really bad are worse for you too.
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Ima steppin outside for an Padron 26 anny and a glass of Makers Marks, rocks...yummy.
Miker
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Daily Smoke - LeVeija Habana http://www.niceashcigars.com/la_vieja_habana_Connecticut_Shade.asp
Every now and then Fuente Fuente Opus X - http://www.cigarsdirect.com/ProductCart/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=1&gclid=CJyQqvS8wY0CFR8TOAodFHfuLQ
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Daily Smoke - LeVeija Habana http://www.niceashcigars.com/la_vieja_habana_Connecticut_Shade.asp
Every now and then Fuente Fuente Opus X - http://www.cigarsdirect.com/ProductCart/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=1&gclid=CJyQqvS8wY0CFR8TOAodFHfuLQ
Holy Chit!! I can buy a pound of Pipe Tobacco and smoke for a month every night for what one of those cost!! I'll bet they are good though... :2vrolijk_21:
Does anyone have any recommendations for a smaller cigar in the 4 to 5 inch size and about the diameter of a typical middle finger? I enjoy the pipe most, but would like a good cigar at times. TIA
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Will cigars keep in the metal tube with the bark for any length of time in a cool area or must one have a humidor?
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About the only thing I like about cigars is they smell so good before they're lit. I could set up shop in a walk in humidor. Really smells good in there. But once the fire is put to them, my eyes start watering, and I start gagging. ACK!
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Will cigars keep in the metal tube with the bark for any length of time in a cool area or must one have a humidor?
You really need a humidor...but you can make one yourself. Get a plastic container either a 6 pack cooler, or tupperware or something...then get a small one about the size of a tuna can. Get a sponge without extra chit in it and then buy some distilled water. Cut the sponge place in the small container pour water in and set in the larger container place cigars in there...done. Open to refresh the air every couple of days should be around 70% humidity and 70 degrees. What ever you do...NO REFRIGERATORS. Cold air loses its humidity. The wrapper inside the metal tube is spanish cedar it helps the cigar age. You can take it out and line your homemade humidor after you use it and it does the same job. Another way to make a humidor is double ziplock bags one big and one small paper towel and distilled water...same concept only keep the small one open or poke holes to approx 70% humidity...make sure your smokes are firm but moist.
Seegarz
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You really need a humidor...but you can make one yourself. Get a plastic container either a 6 pack cooler, or tupperware or something...then get a small one about the size of a tuna can. Get a sponge without extra chit in it and then buy some distilled water. Cut the sponge place in the small container pour water in and set in the larger container place cigars in there...done. Open to refresh the air every couple of days should be around 70% humidity and 70 degrees. What ever you do...NO REFRIGERATORS. Cold air loses its humidity. The wrapper inside the metal tube is spanish cedar it helps the cigar age. You can take it out and line your homemade humidor after you use it and it does the same job. Another way to make a humidor is double ziplock bags one big and one small paper towel and distilled water...same concept only keep the small one open or poke holes to approx 70% humidity...make sure your smokes are firm but moist.
Seegarz
Thanks, I often end up with a cigar or two from Porsche events, the Germans do enjoy there cigars............
Hmmm, Cohiba's I think. I guess these came from Rome's trip since the matches did that were in the same bag.
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Thanks, I often end up with a cigar or two from Porsche events, the Germans do enjoy there cigars............
At least they get to smoke cubans....We have here in the states quite possibly the stupidest law in the world...stoopit, dumb, idiotic, assine...When is our government going to grow up...
Miker
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At least they get to smoke cubans....We have here in the states quite possibly the stupidest law in the world...stoopit, dumb, idiotic, assine...When is our government going to grow up...
Miker
I won some bucks awhile back in Vegas and went for the cigar bar. The guy put me into a few that I said I wanted a smoke that didn't bie my head off, not being a regular smoker.
I think Boston Legal did more for cigar smoking than anything else in years.
Zino Platinum Scepter Series, Dominican, I only have a chubby left, but they were great.
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Zino is a great smoke...They have great little gift boxes that I give during the hoildays...
Miker
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You really need a humidor...but you can make one yourself. Get a plastic container either a 6 pack cooler, or tupperware or something...then get a small one about the size of a tuna can. Get a sponge without extra chit in it and then buy some distilled water. Cut the sponge place in the small container pour water in and set in the larger container place cigars in there...done. Open to refresh the air every couple of days should be around 70% humidity and 70 degrees. What ever you do...NO REFRIGERATORS. Cold air loses its humidity. The wrapper inside the metal tube is spanish cedar it helps the cigar age. You can take it out and line your homemade humidor after you use it and it does the same job. Another way to make a humidor is double ziplock bags one big and one small paper towel and distilled water...same concept only keep the small one open or poke holes to approx 70% humidity...make sure your smokes are firm but moist.
Seegarz
Seegarz,
The cooler/tupperware idea works great, but Rog if you're in a bind, a zip lock bag with just a couple of drops of distilled water works and doesn't take up any room in the bike. As long as you don't leave them in there for more than a few days it works fine. I used to keep them that way when I took them on vacation with me. My humidor is now the place where my watches and passports reside.
Ed :pepper:
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Holy Chit!! I can buy a pound of Pipe Tobacco and smoke for a month every night for what one of those cost!! I'll bet they are good though... :2vrolijk_21:
Does anyone have any recommendations for a smaller cigar in the 4 to 5 inch size and about the diameter of a typical middle finger? I enjoy the pipe most, but would like a good cigar at times. TIA
Terry,
Monte Cristo makes some smaller ring sizes that have a mild taste, a nice draw and smoke. You really can't go wrong with the entire Monte Cristo line.
Ed :pepper:
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Terry,
Monte Cristo makes some smaller ring sizes that a mild taste, a nice draw and smoke. You really can't go wrong with the entire Monte Cristo line.
Ed :pepper:
Thanks, Ed...I know a bit about Pipes and Tobacco, but know as much about Cigars as a cat knows about a shotgun...I will check out the Monte Cristos. I'm trying to get off the cigarettes, and back on the pipe/cigars, as I do not inhale that smoke. I've always enjoyed the pipe, but have been a "closet" pipe smoker since I was in my teens. Now I figure I'm old and gray enough to be able to get away with it out in public. ;) ;)
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Thanks, Ed...I know a bit about Pipes and Tobacco, but know as much about Cigars as a cat knows about a shotgun...I will check out the Monte Cristos. I'm trying to get off the cigarettes, and back on the pipe/cigars, as I do not inhale that smoke. I've always enjoyed the pipe, but have been a "closet" pipe smoker since I was in my teens. Now I figure I'm old and gray enough to be able to get away with it out in public. ;) ;)
LOL!! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
I personally feel the cigars and pipes are "better for you", ;) , than cigarettes. I do miss smoking cigars though, I'll most likely have one or two when we're in Hot Springs, I only smoke a few a year now. :-[
Ed :pepper:
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LOL!! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
I personally feel the cigars and pipes are "better for you", ;) , than cigarettes. I do miss smoking cigars though, I'll most likely have one or two when we're in Hot Springs, I only smoke a few a year now. :-[
Ed :pepper:
No doubt the mass market cigarettes are probably the worst possible thing to smoke...there are over 600 ingrediants in a typical Marlboro, Basic, etc, and most include "free base nicotine", which is like doing crack instead of coke. More addictive.
A good pipe of tobacco, or good cigar is generally only residually inhaled, the tobacco is not full of chemicals, and pipe tobacco smells good to other people, in most cases. Even the good cigarettes, like Nat Sherman Naturals, are VERY different in taste/effect than a "typical" brand.
That's my rationaliztion, and I'm sticking to it... ;)
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You really need a humidor...but you can make one yourself. Get a plastic container either a 6 pack cooler, or tupperware or something...then get a small one about the size of a tuna can. Get a sponge without extra chit in it and then buy some distilled water. Cut the sponge place in the small container pour water in and set in the larger container place cigars in there...done. Open to refresh the air every couple of days should be around 70% humidity and 70 degrees. What ever you do...NO REFRIGERATORS. Cold air loses its humidity. The wrapper inside the metal tube is spanish cedar it helps the cigar age. You can take it out and line your homemade humidor after you use it and it does the same job. Another way to make a humidor is double ziplock bags one big and one small paper towel and distilled water...same concept only keep the small one open or poke holes to approx 70% humidity...make sure your smokes are firm but moist.
Seegarz
Hey Ed,
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: that is what I meant int he second half :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Hey Ed,
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: that is what I meant int he second half :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
OOPS!! My mistake!! :confused5: Now I'm reading too fast! :stars:
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Yep before I bought a travel humidor that was my humidor of choice...cheap and you can throw them away when done.
Seegarz
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I have been working on my Monte Cristo Sampler pack and lovin them although one was too big round even though it was the shortest. I got a cutter, so now i can enjoy a clean cut end, any tips on cutting? I also got a few Punch, Padron and a Macanudo sampler pack. So far the Monte Cristo's are my favorite, the Punch wasn't bad, I am looking forward to the padron and macanudo's this weekend. :)
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Fuente short story and only when I am sitting on my pier after the sun sets on the Cisco Chain of Lakes in the upper peninsula of Michigan. :drink: :pumpkin: :orange:
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Cigars are lot like the our bikes, its what you like that counts.....I just finished a Padron 64 anny torpedo, wonderful smoke, draw, burn and strong enough to stand up to a bourbon.
On a perfect riding day, smal ring gauge ( width) milds I like after breakfast, like a Ashton Cabinet or Perdomo Champagne....Later in day ( if it the right kind of day) A Padilla or Aston ASG, stronger. A factor I still am workin through is what smokes well in the saddle, to be continued( so far it is thr padron pricipe. In the evening, after Scrimps n Grits, alittle sour mash and a strong Padron maduro, but like beer a free smoke is always purty damn good too. Peace
Miker
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Can one of you experts do a quick run down on sizes and the terms? What's up with these huge suckers? Do you smoke just half or something? How much do you cut the end - is it diff with the pointy ones?
...This looks age old past time seems a lil hi-tech :)
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Sizes and names have changed with the times the thing that hasn't changed is ring gauge and length. You can figure out length on your own. Ring gauge is a bit different...they fractions of an inch with a 64 being an inch in diameter. The names of the sizes are kinda relative but panatellas are usually 6" or less with a small ring gauge 38 ish. Robustos are usually short 5" with a fatter ring gauge around 50. Toros are a bit longer with the same gauge as a robusto, then we have Churchills named for...you guessed it. They are a longer smoke usu 7-7.5 but are 38-40s in gauge. They have made double Churchills now too and they are thicker. There are gordos which means fat in spanish so use the length and gauge to tell you. There are also some funky shapes, torpedos which are like the cartoon with small ends on both sides. There are figurados which have a point on one end and open on the other. I personally like figurados the best, but it is a personal choice. When you cut a cigar you can use a punch, guillotine or scissor cutters (I personally would avoid using Gods cutters unless no other choice) razor blades can work but be careful. When you cut a cigar with either a scissor cutter (difficult to get used to) or a guillotine aim for the shoulder. The part where the wrapper rounds toward the end (cap), should only be maybe an eighth of an inch no more. A punch needs only to puncture the cap (outer layer of tobacco) because if you go to deep and you like to keep it in your mouth it will have issues. If you are interested in a guillotine (my choice) opt for a double guillotine...my favorite cutter is the Zino Davidoff double guillotine. A double guillotine has blades on both sides which don't pinch the cigar and usually have a sort of self sharpening property. I can go on and on but I will stop there for now.
Here is some information from the web:
Cutting
The closed end (or head) of a cigar is the end that you put into your mouth, but you have to cut it, first. When a cigar is hand rolled, a cap is put on the head of the cigar to keep it from unraveling and drying out. A cigar should not be cut until you are ready to smoke. There are three styles of cuts, and several types of cutters, but the straight cut made with a guillotine cutter is the most common. Hold the cigar with one hand and the guillotine with the other, then insert the head of the cigar into the guillotine and cut into the cap, usually about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch down. If the head of the cigar is shaped like a cone, then cut into the cone, but not quite at the widest part. In any case, do not cut into the body of the cigar. That would cause the wrapper to unravel, and ruin your smoking experience.
No Cigar Cutter?
The most primitive way of cutting the head of a cigar with absolutely no tools is to bite it with your teeth. This is a last resort, and should never be done with an expensive premium cigar, as the cigar is much more valuable than a basic cutter. Biting a cigar, or otherwise cutting it improperly, will cause the wrapper to unravel, and could even damage the binder and filler tobacco inside. If available, use a sharp knife and a cutting board, or a pair of sharp scissors. You can also use a pen or pencil to punch a hole in the cap. If the cigar costs more than $5, do not cut it until you have a cigar cutter. It will be worth the wait.
How to Light a Cigar
After being cut, the cigar is now ready for lighting. Butane lighters or wooden matches are recommended. It is important not to introduce chemicals or other flavors or substances into the cigar as it is being lit (never use a scented candle). There are many types of lighters on the market, but butane torch lighters work the best outdoors, especially on a breezy day.
Puff and Rotate
Light your lighter with one hand, then grip your cigar around the band (or about an inch or two from the head) using your thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger (if necessary), and place in your mouth. Position the end of your cigar just above the top of the flame, being careful not to let the cigar actually touch the flame. Begin puffing on the cigar, then slowly begin to rotate the cigar while continuing to puff.
Seegarz
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Thanks, Ed...I know a bit about Pipes and Tobacco, but know as much about Cigars as a cat knows about a shotgun...I will check out the Monte Cristos. I'm trying to get off the cigarettes, and back on the pipe/cigars, as I do not inhale that smoke. I've always enjoyed the pipe, but have been a "closet" pipe smoker since I was in my teens. Now I figure I'm old and gray enough to be able to get away with it out in public. ;) ;)
Terry,
If you are into pipes then you will probably enjoy a flavored cigar like The Acid Blondie by Drew Estates. Great smell and very flavorful. Lots of "hard core" smokers bash the Drew Estates Line, but I enjoy the change every now and then from a "regular" cigar.
http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/Acid%20Cigars.htm
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Just rolling back into Beaufort!
We had a great afternoon. We were in Statesville, NC & stopped by both Tilly's HD & JR's! Picked up some of my favorite smokes: El Rey del Mundo Rectangular Maduro.
AJ
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Terry,
If you are into pipes then you will probably enjoy a flavored cigar like The Acid Blondie by Drew Estates. Great smell and very flavorful. Lots of "hard core" smokers bash the Drew Estates Line, but I enjoy the change every now and then from a "regular" cigar.
http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/Acid%20Cigars.htm
Of the flavor'ds I like the CAO Moontrance but all of the CAO flavoreds are pretty good.
Seegarz
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I went by a Cigar boutique ;) yesterday and picked up a couple of different varieties they recommended, and went by the Pipe/Cigar/Tobacco place here in town and picked up a tin of Cohiba (sp?). Will be giving a couple of these a try this weekend. These will be nice for those times the pipe is just not doable...I still like my pipe though... :2vrolijk_21: Just picked up a deal on an Ardor hand made Italian, pipe....wow!!!
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I went by a Cigar boutique ;) yesterday and picked up a couple of different varieties they recommended, and went by the Pipe/Cigar/Tobacco place here in town and picked up a tin of Cohiba (sp?). Will be giving a couple of these a try this weekend. These will be nice for those times the pipe is just not doable...I still like my pipe though... :2vrolijk_21: Just picked up a deal on an Ardor hand made Italian, pipe....wow!!!
Is anyone else getting this vision of Terry sitting by the fire in his leather chair, sporting the ascot, smoking jacket, and Hefner silk PJs. Puffing on his pipe and sipping brandy? :coolblue: More importantly, why am I getting that vision??? :nixweiss:
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Is anyone else getting this vision of Terry sitting by the fire in his leather chair, sporting the ascot, smoking jacket, and Hefner silk PJs. Puffing on his pipe and sipping brandy? :coolblue: More importantly, why am I getting that vision??? :nixweiss:
You can build that vision Travis. Even include the full sized Greyhound dog luxuriatingly stretched out on the rug next to the overstuffed leather chair. But it all goes suddenly and shatteringly to hell when that damn bird starts squawking and cussing from the back room!
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Is anyone else getting this vision of Terry sitting by the fire in his leather chair, sporting the ascot, smoking jacket, and Hefner silk PJs. Puffing on his pipe and sipping brandy? :coolblue: More importantly, why am I getting that vision??? :nixweiss:
OK...I have to admit, I've got the overstuffed Burgundy leather chair...I might even admit to having a pair of silk pj's. And I've got the Regal 90 lb Greyhound... Substitute the Brandy for a Premium chilled Tequila with a good beer chaser. I've never had a jacket just for smokin', but I'm open to new things. The Ascot...nope, nada, no way jose.
Travis...I have NO idea why you're getting these visions. What have YOU been smokin'...when I smoke that chit, I usually ended up naked at some point.... :2vrolijk_21:
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You can build that vision Travis. Even include the full sized Greyhound dog luxuriatingly stretched out on the rug next to the overstuffed leather chair. But it all goes suddenly and shatteringly to hell when that damn bird starts squawking and cussing from the back room!
Hey...don't talk about my little buddy, Toby, that way. He's my watchbird... :2vrolijk_21:
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Hey...don't talk about my little buddy, Toby, that way. He's my watchbird... :2vrolijk_21:
Toby? No wonder he didn't like me. I thought his name was DemonSeed. No, wait, that isn't what I called him either..... ::)
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Will cigars keep in the metal tube with the bark for any length of time in a cool area or must one have a humidor?
Rob, if you need a Humidor, I have one you may have, its nothing fancy, but its free, those metal tubes are only for short time use. Id trade ya for just 1 of those cohibas ;D I plan on smoking 1 cigar when I win a major Hold em event.
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Had a trip up to Maine last week so I stopped by a my local Cigar shop and picked up a Padron, a Punch, a 3 pak of Macanudo ( Robusto, Cafe, and Maduro ) and a handful of some brand I never heard of that the shopkeeper said was a good priced, solid smoke - Flor de Oliva. I also got a guillotine cutter - much better than the scissor and knifes I had been using. The Punch was probably my least favorite, though not bad by any means, the Padron I truly enjoyed as I did all three of the Macanudo's, especially the Maduro. The kicker was I really, really liked the off brand Flor de Oliva, unbelievably even the girlfriend likes these and the smell also - which makes life better. I still think I might like the Monte Cristo's the best followed by these. These are 5x50 - which I assume is 5" with a 50 ring gauge, seems a tad big but not bad. From reading the cutting tips, it seems I haven't cut enough off. What are the reasons behind the "punch a hole" method? I need to get a humidor, figured I'd be ok for now in the garage and truck cupboards as I they have been pretty close to 70/70 but that won't last. When you put them in the Humidor should they be removed from the individual plastic wrappers?
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Does size matter? For example if I like a certain smoke - can I expect a different size model to be the same?
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Had a trip up to Maine last week so I stopped by a my local Cigar shop and picked up a Padron, a Punch, a 3 pak of Macanudo ( Robusto, Cafe, and Maduro ) and a handful of some brand I never heard of that the shopkeeper said was a good priced, solid smoke - Flor de Oliva. I also got a guillotine cutter - much better than the scissor and knifes I had been using. The Punch was probably my least favorite, though not bad by any means, the Padron I truly enjoyed as I did all three of the Macanudo's, especially the Maduro. The kicker was I really, really liked the off brand Flor de Oliva, unbelievably even the girlfriend likes these and the smell also - which makes life better. I still think I might like the Monte Cristo's the best followed by these. These are 5x50 - which I assume is 5" with a 50 ring gauge, seems a tad big but not bad. From reading the cutting tips, it seems I haven't cut enough off. What are the reasons behind the "punch a hole" method? I need to get a humidor, figured I'd be ok for now in the garage and truck cupboards as I they have been pretty close to 70/70 but that won't last. When you put them in the Humidor should they be removed from the individual plastic wrappers?
The flor is a nice smoke! Pardon too! My fav is the Anniversario 1926 #1 Maduro from Padron, box pressed
(square around $25) You may find the maduro wrapped smokes a little "sweet", they are my preference for most cigar as well as sun grown wrapper, thick and leathery with a deep body.
When cutting the cigar you only need to remove the cap, just a smidgen. If it is a torpedo, then it is a matter of how tight a draw you like...Hole punching is for larger ring gauges, I use a vee cutter for my Rocky 60's, they are like smoking a ham hock ,but I like em sometimes, most Rocky Patels are nice medium smokes, especially the vintage 1992.
Some people remove the wrappers and some don't , I don't because I don't like to handle the cigars until I light em and in my big humidor I just put the whole boxes...The table top humidor is used for for loose smokes, oddballs and aging singles. Again if they are wrapped I leave em, if not I have them in a tray in the humidor. A bunch of different smokes, unwrapped in the same humidor, will blend flavors over time mind you. Its what you like, enjoy!
Miker
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I got some Cohiba's the other day...the name of them starts with a P, but can't remember it now. About 6 smaller type cigars (dark in color) in a tin. I like them!! Good size for me.
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Played golf in a charity event the other day and took a few of the Porsche cigars.
I dropped a wet (slightly) paper towel in a Zip lock bag with them still in their tubes and by the time we smoked them I do believe it moistened them ever so slightly.
Anyway I wish I could rcall the brand but those babies were tight and good. They could sure hold an ash, I think they are Cohiba's.
Anyway, great day, great golf and a great cigar, only thing missing was a good ride..........
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Played golf in a charity event the other day and took a few of the Porsche cigars.
I dropped a wet (slightly) paper towel in a Zip lock bag with them still in their tubes and by the time we smoked them I do believe it moistened them ever so slightly.
Anyway I wish I could rcall the brand but those babies were tight and good. They could sure hold an ash, I think they are Cohiba's.
Anyway, great day, great golf and a great cigar, only thing missing was a good ride..........
That's what you call a bagador ha ha
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Is anyone else getting this vision of Terry sitting by the fire in his leather chair, sporting the ascot, smoking jacket, and Hefner silk PJs. Puffing on his pipe and sipping brandy? :coolblue: More importantly, why am I getting that vision??? :nixweiss:
I'm getting a littloe concerned that you're getting that vision. :nixweiss:
No ascot, smoking jacket, or Hefner silk PJs, but it is a sight to behold. ;)
I love the smell of the tobacco. :2vrolijk_21: Much nicer than the ciggies and much healthier for Terry. :2vrolijk_21:
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You can build that vision Travis. Even include the full sized Greyhound dog luxuriatingly stretched out on the rug next to the overstuffed leather chair. But it all goes suddenly and shatteringly to hell when that damn bird starts squawking and cussing from the back room!
Don, did you teach Toby those cuss words when you were visiting us? We certainly don't ever cuss. ;)
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Just a note to all you helpful folks regarding these questions, thanks. Oh, and my local smoke shop says thanks also ;). Especially for getting me all but hooked on the Padron Anniversary's - Love these things, now need to find a good box price though, i picked up a small humidor for the truck and travelling but need to get a home model so I can save a lil buying by the box. Love the Flor, and enjoying a Partagas Black right now - thanks again!
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Another great smoke is AVO. Burn consistent and holds a good ash. medium bodied. come in several variations. $8.00 to $10.00 a stick. I prefer them in torpedo/maduro. mmmmm good. :coolblue:
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I will try an AVO, been meaning to for a while. I am seeing my tastes "mature" as I am slowly starting to like a lil larger more robust cigar, that just a few months ago were a lil too much to handle. I'm currently enjoying a few good sized regular maduro Padron's and a couple of Monte Cristo's.
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I will try an AVO, been meaning to for a while. I am seeing my tastes "mature" as I am slowly starting to like a lil larger more robust cigar, that just a few months ago were a lil too much to handle. I'm currently enjoying a few good sized regular maduro Padron's and a couple of Monte Cristo's.
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Got to say, that is .....SMOKIN!!! --- Very cool! :)
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If you can find the new Perdomo "Habano" series of smokes give a try in you favorite wrappers and size..
Great price point and a great smoke.
Miker
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Has anyone given these a shot? Makers is a favorite here at the FNG's house, wondering about the C-Gars?? http://www.makersmarkgiftshop.com/line_cigars.htm :drink:
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I smoke padron 2000 or a Arturo Fuentes 858
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The 5000 is good too. I love the #1 maduro 26th anny...Big bucks but worth every puff. The #9 and #2 also...
I am amazed I have any money for Harleys.... :P
Miker
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I smoke padron 2000 or a Arturo Fuentes 858
I keep coming back to the 858s myself but they are hard to find. Have you tried the curly heads? It's the same tobacco as the 858s (and 1/2 the price) but the they are made from the left over long leaf filler and it gives them a twisty look.
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I need too try those curly heads or 858's, my local shop doesn't have them so I will be searching them out on the road. I just grabbed some more Padron 5000's as they are my current favorites ( along with the anniversary's ) but I'm also liking the Rockey Patel Vintage 1992's.
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I just ran out of the Rocky Patel 1992s. I like em too. How about Macanudo Maduro?
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Over the past six months or so I've picked up the habit of smoking a cigar from time to time. Usually on overnight bike trips after dinner and with a cold beer or cocktail!
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I need some advise! My problem is I don't know a good cigar from a bad one. What I've been doing up until now is just picking up a few different cigars each time I go to the tobacco store and giving um a try. So far my favorite is a Macanudo Hampton Court. Very mild.
Any suggestions from our resident cigar experts (Miker, Robmay, MJZ, etc.)?
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It is what you like! Trying differnt wrappers, sizes ring gages is part of the learning how to discern your taste.
I don't usually smoke a mild cigar but Perdomo Champagne is a nice one.
http://fujipub.com/perdomocigars/
Nicely built....smokes easy and even good price.
My favorites are Ashton VSG, medium bodied and Padron 1926 maduros, yum.
Enjoy the trip and price does not always make a good smoke.
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Over the past six months or so I've picked up the habit of smoking a cigar from time to time. Usually on overnight bike trips after dinner and with a cold beer or cocktail!
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I need some advise! My problem is I don't know a good cigar from a bad one. What I've been doing up until now is just picking up a few different cigars each time I go to the tobacco store and giving um a try. So far my favorite is a Macanudo Hampton Court. Very mild.
Any suggestions from our resident cigar experts (Miker, Robmay, MJZ, etc.)?
:nixweiss:
OHHH Man - between Miker and I you could be in for some serious, serious cash flow expenditures.
to start the list:
Padron 2000, 3000, 4000 and some like the 5000
Arturo Fuente, Chateau (I like a maduro wrapper)
Bolivar - these are hit or miss...
Some good less expensive - CONSUEGRA CIGARS from Jr's http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=home
CAO - Like the Brazilia
Cuesta Rey - bunch of nice smokes.
El Rey De Mundo (ERDM)
I could go on for hours - cigars, coffee and rum are some of my serious vices... I have two Coolers of cigars at home.
PM me your address I will send you a gift pack!
Sean
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You can browse through this thread :
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=15117.0
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My all time favorite is a Gloria Cubana Series R #5 Maduro. Nice easy draw, good burn. Great smoke. Q and Neal seem to be fond of then too. :2vrolijk_21:
Ed
Famous Smoke is a good site to buy on-line from too.
http://www.famous-smoke.com (http://www.famous-smoke.com)
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My all time favorite is a Gloria Cubana Series R #5 Maduro. Nice easy draw, good burn. Great smoke. Q and Neal seem to be fond of then too. :2vrolijk_21:
Ed
I agree...I have some in perfecto, been in the humidor for 4 years now....Prolly have one for you but you hafta come get it. ;)
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OHHH Man - between Miker and I you could be in for some serious, serious cash flow expenditures.
to start the list:
Padron 2000, 3000, 4000 and some like the 5000
Arturo Fuente, Chateau (I like a maduro wrapper)
Bolivar - these are hit or miss...
Some good less expensive - CONSUEGRA CIGARS from Jr's http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=home
CAO - Like the Brazilia
Cuesta Rey - bunch of nice smokes.
El Rey De Mundo (ERDM)
I could go on for hours - cigars, coffee and rum are some of my serious vices... I have two Coolers of cigars at home.
PM me your address I will send you a gift pack!
Sean
All of them above plus are great......I find Cigars much like Wine
not real hard to find good Cigars if you are willing to spend some coin, but the real trick is finding a great Cigar that you like that doesn't cost 25.00/stick
I personally like most of the ones mentioned but like to splurge on reserve when I can get them.
I never seem to care much for the Cohiba that are avail in the states, but have taken a liking to the original Cuban Cohiba's
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I agree...I have some in perfecto, been in the humidor for 4 years now....Prolly have one for you but you hafta come get it. ;)
I'll be in Naples in October for a wedding, save one? ;)
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You can browse through this thread :
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=15117.0
The threads are merged now.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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The threads are merged now.
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Another frickin' merger, can't the regulators leave a good thing......................oh, never mind, too many bad stock days I guess.
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Another frickin' merger, can't the regulators leave a good thing......................oh, never mind, too many bad stock days I guess.
Not that kind of merger................
Chithead!!!! :P :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3:
BTW - Where have you been, haven't seen you here in a few days?
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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got a full box of dominican cohibas in the dominican for about $15
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got a full box of dominican cohibas in the dominican for about $15
I'll give you $20 for the whole box right now. :)
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not many of them left. not such a bargain for you
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not many of them left. not such a bargain for you
How "many" is not that many? :P
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without getting off my lazy a$$ to look i think 6
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Not that kind of merger................
Chithead!!!! :P :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3:
BTW - Where have you been, haven't seen you here in a few days?
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Been spending a lot of time away from the office and out in the good weather recharging batteries. I'll get pics next time :2vrolijk_21:
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I'll be in Naples in October for a wedding, save one? ;)
Easy ride for me, see you where?
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The threads are merged now.
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
That sounds dirty, never had a thread merged before! :o
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I'll give you $20 for the whole box right now. :)
RobMay, whatchu like for a smoke....?
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1 of 2
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2 of 2 - yeah, this is a sickness...
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I agree...I have some in perfecto, been in the humidor for 4 years now....Prolly have one for you but you hafta come get it. ;)
:oops: I just found out I'll be in the Miami area the night of October 24th (Friday) is this offer open to anyone else? Is Miami close enough?
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:oops: I just found out I'll be in the Miami area the night of October 24th (Friday) is this offer open to anyone else? Is Miami close enough?
Sure, Friday night, I should be able to get a hallpass!
PM me the juicy details and smoke preference.
Welly World in 1.5 hours north about 70 miles.
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I'll be flying in with a bunch of folks on Friday in the late morning to Ft. Lauderdale and then flying out of Miami to Curacao in the afternoon of the 25th. We'll likely take cabs to our hotel on South Beach from Ft. Lauderdale. Can you meet us there?
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Hells yeah, time place and smoke preference please.......Where you staying on sobee??
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RobMay, whatchu like for a smoke....?
For an everyday smoke
http://www.niceashcigars.com/Brands/232/LaViejaHabana.aspx?BY=1,2,3,4
A friend of mine got me stuck on these recently
http://www.coronacigar.com/products/Hookha_Tropical_Cigars_pid329_cid7.html
Thay are mild and have a very good burn and flavor, especially for the price. Some pricier flavored are the Blondies by Drew Estates and the Kuba Kuba (which is like a big ass blondie). Also, the Ambrosia Vann Reef is a great smelling, tasting, buring smoke as well.
As far as non flavored I like Romeo Julieta
http://www.coronacigar.com/pc_Romeo_y_Julieta_1875_pid152.html
Don Pepin
http://www.coronacigar.com/pc_601_Cigars_by_EO_Brands_pid428.html
And most CAO's. I actually had a couple of the Soprano's that I really liked
http://www.coronacigar.com/pc_CAO_The_Soprano_Edition_Cigars_pid468.html
I've got a box of the Belisco size of the Africa's sitting in the humidor and have been for about 8 months now
http://www.coronacigar.com/pc_CAO_The_Soprano_Edition_Cigars_pid468.html
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I may be a little late to post on this but a good cigar shop should not be itimidating imo . I am new to the sport of smokin the stogies and the shop I went to asked me questions about what I like then sold me a few cigars, then he gave me a few more to try( good move for him). Now I buy way to many and I had to get a humidor and all the stuff like a lighter,cutter etc.I need( kinda like ocd). Had he not been so helpfull like some other snob shops(what I call them) I might not enjoy smoking as much as I do.
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I decided to complain here instead.
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I must say a Perdoma Habano Muduro/Corojo are an excellent Cigar on my Kasper at 80mph. You just have to keep rotating it to get that even burn. Two excellent Cigars for Ram Effect!! 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Is it true that Miker likes to keep a locker full of Swisher Sweets? :nixweiss:
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Is it true that Miker likes to keep a locker full of Swisher Sweets? :nixweiss:
Grape Phillies
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Grape Phillies
speaking of. you ever burn that cohiba?
i'm gonna try you again on the fl vs ga game. :orange:
TN
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speaking of. you ever burn that cohiba?
i'm gonna try you again on the fl vs ga game. :orange:
TN
negative, its nestled in my traveldor...might make the trip to Orlando tomorrow.
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I must concur...
Perdoma Habano great smoke - natural and maduro, Lately I have been enjoying Kristoff - both Natural and Maduro - and my fav would be the Padron 1964 - these are pretty limited - if you see one grab one - they are pricey but you get what you pay for and they are a great great smoke! (though I do like most Padron's also).
Also enjoy a sweet coffee smoke once in a while - try Java by Drew Estate.
A sweet small smoke - try Jucy Lucy - by Acid - a Drew Estate company.
my all time fav would be Perdomo Cuban Parejo though it has been yaers since its been made and hard to get a hold of.....
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Nice to hear from ya ceej....you 64 lover...you
Have you tried any Illusinone sticks et?
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Don't they make those Illusione sticks in Thailand?
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Don't they make those Illusion sticks in Thailand?
I can't remember...The hot milk tea with hash dropped in it I do..I don't know why.
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I haven't seen those - are they like an imitation line?
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http://www.illusionecigars.com/
Nicaraguan puro, very good...
I am stashing them away, not that they need too much age on them..
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Grape Phillies
Black Max, Blunt, Cheroot, Cigarillo, Mexicali Slim, Mini Blunt, Panatella, Perfecto, Sweet, Tip, or Titan?
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IMHO... There are a few that I like to sit back and sip a Lil whiskey with or just enjoy the company of good friends with.
1st) Kristoff - Maduro (Medium to Mild flavor, hand rolled with the leave wrapped around on both end vs. being smoothed down or cut off.)
2nd) Cohiba from Republica Dominicana - (Almost any of them Mild to Bold)
3rd) CAO - Soprano's version Torpedo's (Great smoke if you have the time to sit around an shoot the chit, nice draw and great flavor. Downside is I have been told they are going out of production since the show has ended.)
A new one I just bought a couple boxes of are called Cuban Bullet .454 they are only about 2 1/2" long, but are great for a quick smoke or a quick bar hop across town on bike night. :pimp: :pimp: :pimp:
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OK, first off this thread could become very dangerous with the Monica Lewinsky references but lets not go there!! :-\ :-\ :-\
I'm sure some us out there smoke the occasional cigar. Which ones are some good ones and which ones are some bad ones?
IMHO... There are a few that I like to sit back and sip a Lil whiskey with or just enjoy the company of good friends with.
1st) Kristoff - Maduro (Medium to Mild flavor, hand rolled with the leave wrapped around on both end vs. being smoothed down or cut off.)
2nd) Cohiba from Republica Dominicana - (Almost any of them Mild to Bold)
3rd) CAO - Soprano's version Torpedo's (Great smoke if you have the time to sit around an shoot the chit, nice draw and great flavor. Downside is I have been told they are going out of production since the show has ended.)
A new one I just bought a couple boxes of are called Cuban Bullet .454 they are only about 2 1/2" long, but are great for a quick smoke or a quick bar hop across town on bike night. :pimp: :pimp: :pimp:
Now these are just a few of the cigars in my humidor, but I thought it might get the ball rolling.
There was already a thread concerning cigars with lots of good suggestions so I've merged yours with it.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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There was already a thread concerning cigars with lots of good suggestions so I've merged yours with it.
Thanks dOOd, I had not seen this thread. Now I have some catching up to do...Ditch
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:mango:As you can see, I'm rather attached to one brand (even though there are many different smokes). Frankly, I've had better cigars (Cuban Monte Cristo #2's and Cuban Cohiba Robusto's come to mind) but OpusX's are one of the finer non-Cuban cigars out there. My wife and I struck a deal several years ago that I can smoke 5 cigars a year (don't need another addiction).
I'm not really that much of a cigar lover but I came across a celebration ceremony involving cigars, fine port and fine chocolate that I utilize on special occasions. I've celebrated in Rio De Janeiro; Brasilia; Dublin, Ireland; on a yacht in the Peugeot Sound; in the mountains outside LA and several other memorable locations. The gig involves taking a bite of fine dark chocolate and getting that to coat the inside of your mouth, now, take a sip of fine port and swish that around a bit. You now have an alcoholic chocolate covered cherry in your mouth. Now take a puff off a fine cigar. The port and chocolate tone down the smoke a bit and you have a fine mixture of tastes and scents.
My older sister taught me years ago that the strongest sense we have for triggering memories is our sense of smell. Therefore, if you want to create a lasting memory, be sure to involve as many of your senses as possible but be sure one of them is your sense of smell. The cigar smoke and the smell of the port really anchors the occasion in your brainium. I preplan these events and, if I can make it down to Arkansas for the 10 year celebration, rest assured I will bring some smokes, port and chocolate along as it will definately be a time to celebrate and create some lasting memories!
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Nice...Try a Greycliff grancru...the non cuban cuban made in the Bahamas..
My fav is the Padron #1 1926 Anniversario Maduro...Or any of the 1926 maduros...
Butt I wwouldn't throw those X'es on the ground all insulted either should you offer one up!
Life is too short for crummy cigars
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Nice...Try a Greycliff grancru...the non cuban cuban made in the Bahamas..
My fav is the Padron #1 1926 Anniversario Maduro...Or any of the 1926 maduros...
Butt I wwouldn't throw those X'es on the ground all insulted either should you offer one up!
Life is too short for crummy cigars
man, aint that the truth... For some reason, I have the desire to pull out something special tonight.
Gonna dig out an Opus tonight.
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I'll join ya with an 80th, don't worry there will be one left with your name on it..and maybe some ......
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good news fellas.....I have relapsed.
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Looks like quite a serious addiction. Perhaps you need an intervention!
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good news fellas.....I have relapsed.
wow, your worse then I am... I posted my a bunch of posts back, two 68 qt coolers. Down from a 100, and two 68's.
Since I ride to work every day, my cigar consumption has dropped markedly - used to be a two stick a day smoker.
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Oh it is killin me not to use that.....
My use has dropped to..maybe only 3-4 a week but I can get on a tear a smoke 5-6 in a day, of course that is while working out....
playing golf
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Hey Cmike, it those Trinidads get on you nerves send em my way... :P
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lol, I was wondering how you can pick out those trini's from that tiny little pic. so I clicked on the picture, lol never knew it would make it bigger. learn something new everyday here.
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Didn't need too! ::)
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http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-cigar-bars-and-lounges/
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Was just told by my Urologist that I must quit the Cigars!! I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and smoking goes directly to my bladder. This is real tuff for DESERTBEAR but I am going to quit the Cigars!! I will also have to learn how to ride BLUU without a cigar in my mouth. It will be like starting from scratch!! I am down to my last two boxes and then it will be chewing the straw deal. :'( :(
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Was just told by my Urologist that I must quit the Cigars!! I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and smoking goes directly to my bladder. This is real tuff for DESERTBEAR but I am going to quit the Cigars!! I will also have to learn how to ride BLUU without a cigar in my mouth. It will be like starting from scratch!! I am down to my last two boxes and then it will be chewing the straw deal. :'( :(
Jeez, sorry to hear! However, being the compassionate guy I am, sent the last two boxes to me, and I'll sacrifice myself for you!
Seriously, good luck with your treatment!
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There's a bunch of us here in central Nebraska that ride and enjoy meeting up and enjoying a Cigar or 2. Any of you fellas enjoy a Stogie?
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There's a bunch of us here in central Nebraska that ride and enjoy meeting up and enjoying a Cigar or 2. Any of you fellas enjoy a Stogie?
Yes. Just picked up a whole bunch of nice sticks at the Deadwood Tobacco Company while I was at the rally.
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Yes. Just picked up a whole bunch of nice sticks at the Deadwood Tobacco Company while I was at the rally.
x2. The guy from Ashton was there offering some special deals. I bought 5 sticks, and he gave an extra 2 plus a T-shirt. Pretty good deal.
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MR B'S for me
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I'm an OpusX man myself. Humidor full of them downstairs.
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I'm an OpusX man myself. Humidor full of them downstairs.
Opus X :2vrolijk_21: and Padron, and Alec Bradley, and Saint Luis Rey, and Punch, and Hoyo de Monterey Excaliber Red, and ANYTHING by Perdomo.
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There's a bunch of us here in central Nebraska that ride and enjoy meeting up and enjoying a Cigar or 2. Any of you fellas enjoy a Stogie?
Merged your thread w/an older one about cigars so you could see some of what others have posted they like in the past.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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