Any cigar smokers?

[Joe45]

Searched and didn't find a cigar topic. Please let me know if I missed it. Happy fourth to all! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180704/6a6cb8ba38790a90d0482a90a681811f.jpg

[blues]

Much less so now than in the past, but I still enjoy one with a neighbor and shooting buddy. He usually supplies the beer and I bring up a couple of cigars as we sit on my porch and enjoy some tunes and conversation.

[TheNewbie]

For a while I was smoking about 6-8 a week. Now it's more like 1-2, but I do enjoy them. I would pair them with either Diet Coke or Coke Zero depending on the particular cigar. At some point I should write a book on how to pair cigars with diet soda.

[Pacioli]

Padron 1964 Exclusivo natural and highland single malt scotch. That's as good as it gets, at least for me.

[blues]

For a while I was smoking about 6-8 a week. Now it's more like 1-2, but I do enjoy them. I would pair them with either Diet Coke or Coke Zero depending on the particular cigar. At some point I should write a book on how to pair cigars with diet soda.

You, sir, are a barbarian. I love ya, but it doesn't change the facts. ;)


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I enjoy different sticks but cut my teeth on Fuente 8-5-8's and a variety of cigars by "Pepin" and Padilla among others.

Every Friday afternoon, if work permitted, I'd hit Calle Ocho in Miami with a Cuban-American detective assigned to the Miami P.D. bomb squad and we'd stop at a variety of factories and tobacconists to see what looked good.

One of our favorite places was run by the father-in-law of singer Jon Secada. (I have a funny story about that place.)

[Joe45]

Padron 1964 Exclusivo natural and highland single malt scotch. That's as good as it gets, at least for me.I prefer the 1926, but you can't go wrong with a padron!

[RoyGBiv]

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Weller Sr.

Nothing more American than Kentucky spirits and a commie cigar. :cool:

[TheNewbie]

You, sir, are a barbarian. I love ya, but it doesn't change the facts. ;)


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I enjoy different sticks but cut my teeth on Fuente 8-5-8's and a variety of cigars by "Pepin" and Padilla among others.

Every Friday afternoon, if work permitted, I'd hit Calle Ocho in Miami with a Cuban-American detective assigned to the Miami P.D. bomb squad and we'd stop at a variety of factories and tobacconists to see what looked good.

One of our favorite places was run by the father-in-law of singer Jon Secada. (I have a funny story about that place.)

Truth is truth. Sadly I am devoid of barbarian women.

With the sweater, creamy, chocolaty cigars, I prefer diet coke. With a good leathery cigar, it's Coke Zero time.

I don't drink alcohol so I have to improvise. :D

[TheNewbie]

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Cohiba Cubano.
Weller Sr.

Nothing more American than Kentucky spirits and a commie cigar. :cool:

I've place my own personal embargo against commie cigars, but I have a friend who loves them. I am a Nicaraguan guy myself.

[blues]

I've place my own personal embargo against commie cigars, but I have a friend who loves them. I am a Nicaraguan guy myself.

I'd have pegged you for Swisher Sweets! ;)

[TheNewbie]

I'd have pegged you for Swisher Sweets! ;)

If they tasted as good as they smelled. I am saving swisher sweets in the case that I lose everything and end up working night shift cleaning carpets and drinking microwave coffee.

[blues]

If they tasted as good as they smelled. I am saving swisher sweets in the case that I lose everything and end up working night shift cleaning carpets and drinking microwave coffee.

And you must give the fine cigars of Parodi and De Nobili a try as well. (Brings back memories of my college days...sophisticates that we were. :p)

[JM Campbell]

Diesel cigars are a pretty good smoke for a lower priced stick.

Rockey Patel anything is pretty tasty.

Edge Battalion is one of my favs.

Nubs maduro excellent smoke.

Hoya de Nicaragua Ligero very tasty.

Alec Bradley Black Market series (Illicit is my favorite from this line)

Alec Bradley MAXX

Alec Bradley American Sun Grown

Many more to list....




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[JAD]

I used to chew a Parodi or two. Cigars have made me fall off the cigarette wagon so they are a thing of the past, but there have been times I’d go through a box every couple of weeks. Cohiba petit Coronas from duty free; if I bought them in the states I preferred Partagas. If I was in the mood for a maduro generally Punch Rothschild.

[Sigfan26]

My FAVORITE cigars are CAO Brazilia Cariocas. Not ridiculously priced and a good 30min to 1hr smoke.


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[Joe45]

I've place my own personal embargo against commie cigars, but I have a friend who loves them. I am a Nicaraguan guy myself.I'm a Nicaraguan fan myself, but I make some exceptions.
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[spinmove_]

Padron 1964 Exclusivo natural and highland single malt scotch. That's as good as it gets, at least for me.

1926 Anniversary is one of my personal favorites. I also like that one with a good single malt.


You, sir, are a barbarian. I love ya, but it doesn't change the facts. ;)


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I enjoy different sticks but cut my teeth on Fuente 8-5-8's and a variety of cigars by "Pepin" and Padilla among others.

Every Friday afternoon, if work permitted, I'd hit Calle Ocho in Miami with a Cuban-American detective assigned to the Miami P.D. bomb squad and we'd stop at a variety of factories and tobacconists to see what looked good.

One of our favorite places was run by the father-in-law of singer Jon Secada. (I have a funny story about that place.)

8-5-8’s are pretty solid and I do appreciate a Don Pepin Garcia. Fuente and Padron are my general go-tos.



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[Larry Sellers]

If my employers asks no....


I do enjoy most with a CT wrapper in the mild flavor and try and pair them with some sort of bourbon. My in laws live about 20 mins from cigars international in Hamburg PA. Always a dangerous adventure.


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[FNFAN]

I enjoy an occasional Punch Deluxe Maduro.

[Trukinjp13]

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I do love me a good smoke and bourbon.


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[RoyGBiv]

I'm a Nicaraguan fan myself, but I make some exceptions.
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D4 FTW!

[Joe45]

D4 FTW!Actually a party shorts. Looks bigger in the picture. :)

[Gun Mutt]

My goto is the Fuente Double Chateau Maduro, but I'm always down to try other maduros.

[martin_j001]

You to smoke a couple a week, but now down to just one, usually hanging out on Saturday nights with some friends. Finally got to try an Opus X after a friend gifted me one. Damn fine stick.

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[M2CattleCo]

I used to smoke a couple every day. I smoked more Rocky Patel than anything because they were priced right and a consistently good draw.

When I was a big drinker the cigar would be lit about halfway through the 1/5 of Scotch, after AA I liked to drink mineral water with a cigar.

[Jac]

A current favorite is the RomaCraft Cromagnon... Any size, but I really like the double corona.

[Joe45]

You to smoke a couple a week, but now down to just one, usually hanging out on Saturday nights with some friends. Finally got to try an Opus X after a friend gifted me one. Damn fine stick.

https://i.imgur.com/1NuoiJ1.jpgA very nice smoke. Even better with some age in my opinion. I prefer them around the 4-5 year mark.

[SeriousStudent]

We need to have some cigars on Saturday after dinner this fall during the HiTS Revolver Roundup.

[Johnny Walker]

I'd have pegged you for Swisher Sweets! ;)

LMAO... holy crap that is too good.....

[Johnny Walker]

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I do love me a good smoke and bourbon.


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I do like your style sir!

[Johnny Walker]

We need to have some cigars on Saturday after dinner this fall during the HiTS Revolver Roundup.

Dammit Man... I cannot make this years Roundup but will be there ( class and ceegar party after ) in spirit... Darryl will be upset the Okies are not coming to town.. he always likes the funky weather we tend to bring with us.

[Johnny Walker]

Gentlemen

I have been enjoying good Cigars and Fine Bourbon or Scotch for a loooong time...

Today I went out and nabbed this sampler of Perdomo's since I have been hearing good things from friends in the area about Perdomo's. My G31 is my daily carry of late....

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[JTPHD]

Experienced a couple "firsts" the other night-

A Cuban Romeo y Julieta aged six years, paired with a Kentucky bourbon aged at sea. All together a fantastic evening!

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[SeriousStudent]

..... paired with a Kentucky bourbon aged at sea. All together a fantastic evening!

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Jefferson Ocean?

[JTPHD]

Jefferson Ocean?

Yes! Have you had it?

To my simplified palate, the initial taste reminded me of an Islay, with a very smooth finish.

[Ob1sbo]

My personal favorites are Most things Drew estate (except Acid/natural). I have a special place in my heart for the Ratzilla which I have only ever smoked one a couple years ago before it was actually released. With that said my two favorites of all time are a good ole Liga 9 toro and a arturo fuente anejo lancero


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[SeriousStudent]

Yes! Have you had it?

To my simplified palate, the initial taste reminded me of an Islay, with a very smooth finish.

Yes. Yes, I have.

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I have had Voyages 10 and 12, and just grabbed a 14. The 14 in cask strength is my favorite. It does make me very curious about the old British naval casks of rum on long sea voyages.

I paired this bottle with a Drew Estates Liga Privada T53, and a Fuente Hemingway Short Story, and both were excellent. A Madura wrapper does tend to overpower it in my very humble opinion, but a Connecticut Shade wrapper is very nice.

[Joe45]

My personal favorites are Most things Drew estate (except Acid/natural). I have a special place in my heart for the Ratzilla which I have only ever smoked one a couple years ago before it was actually released. With that said my two favorites of all time are a good ole Liga 9 toro and a arturo fuente anejo lancero


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI agree on the ratzilla. If you haven't tried a velvet rat, those are probably my favorite DE. Or maybe a uf-13. If the mess in Nicaragua ever gets worked out, cigar safari is a great trip. All you can eat / drink / smoke for three days. :)

[Ob1sbo]

I agree on the ratzilla. If you haven't tried a velvet rat, those are probably my favorite DE. Or maybe a uf-13. If the mess in Nicaragua ever gets worked out, cigar safari is a great trip. All you can eat / drink / smoke for three days. :)

I did something like that with Rocky Patel a few years ago. It was Nicaragua and Honduras.


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[Matt Helm]

La Aurora was the last cigar that I had a few weeks ago. Got it from a wonderful fellow at the Dean Martin Festival, were I did a stage show.
I am not big on Bourbon ...so I partook of some Johnny Walker Red off to the side. Nice paring.

[blues]

Most Rocky Patel offerings I have tried over the years taste "soapy" to me. Never could get into the line.

[spinmove_]

Wife took me out for my birthday on Friday. Ended at the cigar bar. Had an Ashton ESG with a couple fingers of The Dalmore 18yr. Pretty tasty.


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[JTPHD]

Yes. Yes, I have.

I have had Voyages 10 and 12, and just grabbed a 14. The 14 in cask strength is my favorite. It does make me very curious about the old British naval casks of rum on long sea voyages.

I paired this bottle with a Drew Estates Liga Privada T53, and a Fuente Hemingway Short Story, and both were excellent. A Madura wrapper does tend to overpower it in my very humble opinion, but a Connecticut Shade wrapper is very nice.

Good to know, thanks! It sounds like you are quite the aficionado.

[Ob1sbo]

Most Rocky Patel offerings I have tried over the years taste "soapy" to me. Never could get into the line.

Eh they seem to be hit and miss in my experience. I will say a few I had accidentally aging for two years taste pretty fucking good now.


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[Reid Henrichs]

Ashton VSG Sorceror with Bow and Blade Bourbon while sitting on the back porch of the cabin on a clear Milky Way Sky night, after the last day of teaching a full four-day course is about the best Saturday night a guy could ask for.

[Norville]

One or two a week in the good weather. I am a CT wrapper fan, Montechristo White or Camacho yellow are currently in the humidor. Beverage can be coffee in the morning, seltzer in the early afternoon or bourbon any time after that.

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[SeriousStudent]

Love that ashtray.

[Norville]

My wife bought it for me years ago. So long ago she had to call to order it out of a paper catalog. It has a matching table lighter somewhere.

[Eli]

I've been know to enjoy the occasional cigar. Funnily enough, it was an ex girlfriend that got me started with the hobby. She asked me out on a date to a cigar bar. I didn't want to look like more of an idiot than is already apparent, so I got on youtube and searched "how to smoke a cigar"...been hooked every since.

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[Eli]

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[Joe45]

Wife took me out for my birthday on Friday. Ended at the cigar bar. Had an Ashton ESG with a couple fingers of The Dalmore 18yr. Pretty tasty.


Sent from mah smertfone using tapathingyVery nice smoke. I actually prefer the vsg from Ashton, but they are both great smokes in the higher price point.

[That Guy]

(Brings back memories of my college days...sophisticates that we were. :p)

I actually started with Cuban cigars in college. :p Hey, one or two a month didn't cost that much, especially since I've never been into drinking to excess. When you never visit bars, that helps a bit with the budget...

I do think Cuban cigars tend to be overpriced. And often wayyy too strong for an occasional cigar smoker who never smoked cigarettes, like me. I prefer usually Dominican cigars these days.

[blues]

I actually started with Cuban cigars in college. :p Hey, one or two a month didn't cost that much, especially since I've never been into drinking to excess. When you never visit bars, that helps a bit with the budget...

I do think Cuban cigars tend to be overpriced. And often wayyy too strong for an occasional cigar smoker who never smoked cigarettes, like me. I prefer usually Dominican cigars these days.

When I worked in Miami, real Cuban cigars, (as opposed to Cuban seed from the Dominican or elsewhere), were not hard to come by as lots of folks were coming and going. Truthfully, I actually preferred some of the Dominican and Nicaraguan cigars. The Hondurans were by and large a little mild for my taste.

I have a nice variety of cigars stored away downstairs but I'm far from an expert. When I used to frequent cigar forums I'd pick up some special deals from time to time. Now I only smoke 'em occasionally when my buddy comes over.

[ragnar_d]

I've been known to enjoy a cigar or two here or there. I made it a "goal" to try to enjoy one a week just because sitting outside with a nice glass of whiskey or rum, a book, and a cigar was a good way to get me to just slow down. I manage about one a quarter. I need to work on that.

My favorite is the Diamond Crown No. 4, partially because I enjoy the hell out of them and partially because that was my celebratory cigar after my daughter was born. The Insidious by Asylum and Arturo Fuente Gran Reservas are a couple of my other go-to cigars. Local cigar shop in Huntsville had a "Saturn V" blend (think it was Gurkha that did it for them) that I liked as well and I'm holding on to my last 3 of those. I've still got several Gurkha sticks left from a sampler that I still haven't gone through . . . mostly because they seem to be about the most overrated, inconsistent cigars in my humidor with the exception of the 18 y/o Cellar Reserves I picked up. I've had friends that enjoyed the MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured, so that's on the list to try as well.

Didn't think about it when I moved down here, but several times a week I drive by the Perdomo, Oliva, and Padilla stores/factories. I keep meaning to drop in and check them out but just haven't had the presence of mind to stop in (or check and see if they have a store on site in the case of Oliva).

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[Joe45]

I actually started with Cuban cigars in college. [emoji14] Hey, one or two a month didn't cost that much, especially since I've never been into drinking to excess. When you never visit bars, that helps a bit with the budget...

I do think Cuban cigars tend to be overpriced. And often wayyy too strong for an occasional cigar smoker who never smoked cigarettes, like me. I prefer usually Dominican cigars these days.

Generally speaking... Cubans are much milder than Nicaraguan or Dominicans. They are generally blended more for the European market which prefers milder flavors. Depending on taxes, they are also usually less expensive. Without going into too many details, where were you buying them from?

[That Guy]

Generally speaking... Cubans are much milder than Nicaraguan or Dominicans. They are generally blended more for the European market which prefers milder flavors. Depending on taxes, they are also usually less expensive. Without going into too many details, where were you buying them from?

Um... Are you talking about actual Cuban cigars, not Cuban brands using non-Cuban tobacco? Because that is most definitely not my experience. Of course there are variations between brands and specific cigars, and I tend to go for the milder Dominicans, but in general I find Cuban cigars to have a significantly higher nicotine content than a lot of the Dominican stuff. Also, I've never found a tobacco store that sold actual Cuban cigars for less than their equivalent quality, size and shape non-Cuban cigar. Quite the contrary.

Without going into too many details on my cigar sources, a few local tobacconists (high probability of getting the actual product advertised, not fakes) and generally agreed to be reliable on-line stores.

[mark7]

An real Habano Montecristo #4 accompanied by a Moscow mule.

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[Joe45]

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[Gun Mutt]

I'm a man that definitely appreciates a nice ash.

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That's actually my former neighbor, a good guy to have around for the three B's; bonfires, beer & bourbon. He was a cigarette smoker and I had shared the joys of a quality maduro with him. First lesson: Quit tapping the damn thing like it's a Marlboro & let that ash develop...he was very proud of this one. Pretty sure those were Fuentes that night.

[Erik]

I'm a fan of the Hoyo de Monterrey Rothschild in maduro or oscuro. It's what I keep on hand. I'm running low so I ordered more today along with some Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 torpedo 2nds since Cigars International has them on sale at $45 for a bundle of 15. Never tried the Rocky Patels but they have a great reputation and at that price for the torpedo I figure I can't go wrong.

Quick plug for Cigars International: I realized after I hit send on the order that I could have used a discount code for another $30 off. I called customer service to see if they could apply it. The wait time was short, the customer rep was very friendly and the coupon was applied. I've never ordered from CI before, but I can tell you I will again.

[RevolverRob]

I was sitting around this morning, while running an analysis, it occurred to me that I needed to sort through and repack my daily carry bag. As I was cleaning things out, I found my small cigar travel case, that I had forgotten was in my bag and inside were two Drew Estate Subculture - My Uzi Weighs a Ton - Baitfishes.

Unfortunately, they were a little dried out. Fortunately, this prompted me to actually deal with my cigars (and of course these guys will rehydrate and be perfectly smokeable). Especially since I brought a bunch back from the Dominican Republic last year. This meant finding the two Pelican cases holding my cigars, and transplanting them into a big case I'd bought for guns, but never use for that purpose. Now it's an oversized air-tight humidor.

For me - I'm a corona-length smoker primarily. With my favorites being the Patel '92 Petit Corona (a harder stick to get now, unfortunately), but the MUWAT Baitfish is a very similar cigar in terms of flavor profile and smoke length and is another favorite of mine. I like my sticks to start mild and build in flavor profile. When I was smoking regularly (not since I moved to Chicago, since I don't smoke in the house and I have no patio here). I'd have one or two sticks a month, usually while sitting on my patio drinking a gin and tonic. These days, I'll have maybe one smoke every 3 or 4 months, when walking the dog with my wife in the evening.

I realized in dealing with my sticks, that I need a couple of new drymistat tubes. I've used them for years, and haven't seen a need to change, but noticed there are now boveda packs that are pretty sizeable. Has anyone used those? Better or worse? I find in an airtight box, I need to refill a drymistat tube about once every...4 months or so. It's hard to beat that for maintenance. Basically, whenever I get a stick out, I know I need to refill the tube(s).

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[Larry Sellers]

Boveda for the win. I use a tuperdor (I shoot Glocks) and they work very well. I run the 69% humidity pack and they've been great for a year of new England weather.

Highly recommend them.

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[RevolverRob]

I use a tuperdor (I shoot Glocks) and they work very well.

Eww...on both counts. :p (Says the guy using a pelican case a humidor...)


I run the 69% humidity pack and they've been great for a year of new England weather.

Highly recommend them.

Okay, I'll probably go that route.

Drymistat tubes typically give me about 74% humidity, but sometimes I find that to be a little too much (got a little mold a few times). I do typically like a wetter smoke, drier tending to be hotter temp wise, which I find often brings an edge out in my sticks that I don't care for. Then there is the reality that living in the "Windy City" means doesn't make lighting more humid smokes any easier.

But I see Boveda has a 72% pack which would probably work well in this new bigger case to give me somewhere in that vicinity, a little drier, but not too dry.

[Joe45]

I was sitting around this morning, while running an analysis, it occurred to me that I needed to sort through and repack my daily carry bag. As I was cleaning things out, I found my small cigar travel case, that I had forgotten was in my bag and inside were two Drew Estate Subculture - My Uzi Weighs a Ton - Baitfishes.

Unfortunately, they were a little dried out. Fortunately, this prompted me to actually deal with my cigars (and of course these guys will rehydrate and be perfectly smokeable). Especially since I brought a bunch back from the Dominican Republic last year. This meant finding the two Pelican cases holding my cigars, and transplanting them into a big case I'd bought for guns, but never use for that purpose. Now it's an oversized air-tight humidor.

For me - I'm a corona-length smoker primarily. With my favorites being the Patel '92 Petit Corona (a harder stick to get now, unfortunately), but the MUWAT Baitfish is a very similar cigar in terms of flavor profile and smoke length and is another favorite of mine. I like my sticks to start mild and build in flavor profile. When I was smoking regularly (not since I moved to Chicago, since I don't smoke in the house and I have no patio here). I'd have one or two sticks a month, usually while sitting on my patio drinking a gin and tonic. These days, I'll have maybe one smoke every 3 or 4 months, when walking the dog with my wife in the evening.

I realized in dealing with my sticks, that I need a couple of new drymistat tubes. I've used them for years, and haven't seen a need to change, but noticed there are now boveda packs that are pretty sizeable. Has anyone used those? Better or worse? I find in an airtight box, I need to refill a drymistat tube about once every...4 months or so. It's hard to beat that for maintenance. Basically, whenever I get a stick out, I know I need to refill the tube(s).

35786You need to switch to boveda packs. PM me your address and I'll send you a few. I'll check and see if I have any 72's, although I usually use 69 or 65's depending on the humidor and what's in it.

[RevolverRob]

You need to switch to boveda packs. PM me your address and I'll send you a few. I'll check and see if I have any 72's, although I usually use 69 or 65's depending on the humidor and what's in it.

Joe, thank you for the generous offer. I actually ordered a few from Amazon last night.

If anyone is in need, Boveda Packs (https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-Percent-Humidity-Control-4-Pack/dp/B004LHQEOY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1KBNJL9HUP2V0&keywords=boveda+72+humidity+pack&qid=1551801935&s=gateway&sprefix=Boveda%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-4) - Amazon has them on Prime.

I also ordered a couple of Spanish Cedar humidor trays for organizing everything.

It's clear to me that I'm about to get back into cigars, after being out of the game for quite a while. There is a cigar shop and lounge about three blocks from my house.

[Grey]

Need a recommendation for a tasty smoke that smells good too. The last cigars i bought(werent cheap...) gave everyone a serious buzz to the point where we all threw up later after a heavy night of drinking. They also tasted like ass from what I recall and I havemt touched a cigar since. I do like a pipe if that's helpful to guide your suggestion.

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[RevolverRob]

Need a recommendation for a tasty smoke that smells good too. The last cigars i bought(werent cheap...) gave everyone a serious buzz to the point where we all threw up later after a heavy night of drinking. They also tasted like ass from what I recall and I havemt touched a cigar since. I do like a pipe if that's helpful to guide your suggestion.

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Give us a bit more, what kind of pipe tobacco do you smoke? How often do you smoke?

If you're unsure - I often recommend the various flavored smokes - with a go to being the Drew Estate Java (https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/java-by-drew-estate-cigars/1411402/). I typically keep these on hand in a Corona (5.0x42) length when friends are around. I also like the Fuente Gran Reserva Maduros (https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/arturo-fuente-gran-reserva-cigars/1410632/) in a Rothschild (4.5x50) size.

Remember a couple of things about cigars:

1) Do NOT inhale. You're enjoying a smoke, the flavor, the body, you're not sucking down a cigarette for the nicotine here. If you do inhale, a single sized Churchill or Torpedo has enough nicotine in it it's like you sucked down a pack of cigarettes.

2) If you're not a regular smoker, do NOT buy big sticks. Remember cigars are measured in two ways, length (in inches) and "ring gauge" (basically a diameter measurement, bigger numbers = bigger diameter)). The bigger the stick (either length or ring gauge) the longer the smoke. So a short 5x60 smoke will be longer than 5x50 and more like smoking a 6x50.

Classic mistake for most people is to underestimate how long it takes to smoke a Churchill (that's a 7" cigar that is 48-50 ring gauge size), even a fast burning stick will be an hour to a 1.5 hour long smoke. A classic sized cigar is usually a Toro (6" stick in a 50'ish ring size). In my experience most people who don't smoke a lot, can't finish a Toro in a single sitting.

Sizes I recommend, Petit Corona (4-4.5x40-45), Corona (4.5-5x40-45), Rothschild (4.5x50), and Robusto (5x48-52). A Corona/Rothschild/Robusto smoke will be anywhere from 20-45 minutes usually.

[baddean]

Boveda won't like me for this but here goes,
A friend of mine owns a ranch in Colorado and when I go to visit I take him cigars and Boveda packs. He generally buys cheap cigars inline but I take him some more expensive ones, well, just because, and he's more a brother to me than friend. Life is too short to smoke cheap cigars and drink cheap whiskey.
During my last visit I noticed that the Boveda packs that I had given him were lasting a long time, which they shouldn't because of how dry it is there.
He explained to me that he puts the dried up packs in a Tupperware container with distilled water. About half an inch of water and he made a little raised screen inside to set them on so they wouldn't be in the water. After about two weeks the packs are puffed up and good to go again.
The Boveda packs provide humidity but also absorb humidity to maintain levels.
I've since been doing this myself. Saves a little money that I can now "reinvest" in cigars.
I use the 69 percent packs in my tupperdors and the 72s in my wood humidors.

[Joe45]

Need a recommendation for a tasty smoke that smells good too. The last cigars i bought(werent cheap...) gave everyone a serious buzz to the point where we all threw up later after a heavy night of drinking. They also tasted like ass from what I recall and I havemt touched a cigar since. I do like a pipe if that's helpful to guide your suggestion.

Sent from my SM-G950U1 using TapatalkI personally prefer the stronger smokes, so I'm probably not the one to answer this, but I'll give it a shot...

The nicotine will certainly have that effect if you aren't used to it. Real sugar will help the nicotine sickness. A very sugary drink works well. I have a friend that swears by orange fanta.

I have a different friend that only smokes mild cigars and swears I tried to kill him by giving him something I considered mild and he certainly did not. He loves Ashton classic (white band) and Olivia Connecticut reservas.

I personally don't enjoy flavored or infused cigars, but that may help get the experience you are looking for. The java suggestion is probably a good one if you enjoy coffee. Tabec especial by drew estate is similar. Acid Kuba Kuba I believe is still the best selling cigar in the US. Not really my thing, but a lot of people really like them.

[Joe45]

Boveda won't like me for this but here goes,
A friend of mine owns a ranch in Colorado and when I go to visit I take him cigars and Boveda packs. He generally buys cheap cigars inline but I take him some more expensive ones, well, just because, and he's more a brother to me than friend. Life is too short to smoke cheap cigars and drink cheap whiskey.
During my last visit I noticed that the Boveda packs that I had given him were lasting a long time, which they shouldn't because of how dry it is there.
He explained to me that he puts the dried up packs in a Tupperware container with distilled water. About half an inch of water and he made a little raised screen inside to set them on so they wouldn't be in the water. After about two weeks the packs are puffed up and good to go again.
The Boveda packs provide humidity but also absorb humidity to maintain levels.
I've since been doing this myself. Saves a little money that I can now "reinvest" in cigars.
I use the 69 percent packs in my tupperdors and the 72s in my wood humidors.I use this exact system. Works very well.

[blues]

I need to attend to my humidors...one large Tupperthingy and a couple of actual humidors...but I've kind of lost the motivation.

Maybe I should grab a stick and sit on the porch with one...

[baddean]

Give us a bit more, what kind of pipe tobacco do you smoke? How often do you smoke?

If you're unsure - I often recommend the various flavored smokes - with a go to being the Drew Estate Java (https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/java-by-drew-estate-cigars/1411402/). I typically keep these on hand in a Corona (5.0x42) length when friends are around. I also like the Fuente Gran Reserva Maduros (https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/arturo-fuente-gran-reserva-cigars/1410632/) in a Rothschild (4.5x50) size.

Remember a couple of things about cigars:

1) Do NOT inhale. You're enjoying a smoke, the flavor, the body, you're not sucking down a cigarette for the nicotine here. If you do inhale, a single sized Churchill or Torpedo has enough nicotine in it it's like you sucked down a pack of cigarettes.

2) If you're not a regular smoker, do NOT buy big sticks. Remember cigars are measured in two ways, length (in inches) and "ring gauge" (basically a diameter measurement, bigger numbers = bigger diameter)). The bigger the stick (either length or ring gauge) the longer the smoke. So a short 5x60 smoke will be longer than 5x50 and more like smoking a 6x50.

Classic mistake for most people is to underestimate how long it takes to smoke a Churchill (that's a 7" cigar that is 48-50 ring gauge size), even a fast burning stick will be an hour to a 1.5 hour long smoke. A classic sized cigar is usually a Toro (6" stick in a 50'ish ring size). In my experience most people who don't smoke a lot, can't finish a Toro in a single sitting.

Sizes I recommend, Petit Corona (4-4.5x40-45), Corona (4.5-5x40-45), Rothschild (4.5x50), and Robusto (5x48-52). A Corona/Rothschild/Robusto smoke will be anywhere from 20-45 minutes usually.

All excellent suggestions. I would just add that good cigars should not be smoked on an empty stomach. Particularly if you are new to or just getting back into cigars. Some of the fuller bodied and stronger cigars, such as those rolled using the ligero leaves (top of the plant, more sunlight) can upset your stomach and lead to more of a "buzz" on an empty stomach.
Now I need a steak dinner and an Opus-X.

[baddean]

I personally prefer the stronger smokes, so I'm probably not the one to answer this, but I'll give it a shot...

The nicotine will certainly have that effect if you aren't used to it. Real sugar will help the nicotine sickness. A very sugary drink works well. I have a friend that swears by orange fanta.

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Jim Beam Honey works well too.

[randyho]

La Aurora was the last cigar that I had a few weeks ago. Got it from a wonderful fellow at the Dean Martin Festival, were I did a stage show.
I am not big on Bourbon ...so I partook of some Johnny Walker Red off to the side. Nice paring.
La Aurora's are a solid choice, a favorite. Perdomo's, Oliva Serie V and G, and Artura Fuente Gran Reserva... hard to go wrong with any of those.

But we're talking about flavors, ymmv.

[blues]

Well, I just had to run downstairs and grab a "Pepin" robusto from a bundle I purchased from Holt's some years back. Pretty tasty, even if it was a little nippy on the porch.

Now...Islay Single Malt or Bourbon? Hmmm...

[Borderland]

I'm too cheap to buy good cigars. Occasionally someone will give me a good one.

I have friends in Miami that send me a few every once in awhile. The last really good one I smoked was a R&J 505. Nicaraguan cigars have always been my favorite.

Mostly I smoke La Aurora because their cheapest is usually fair, just rolled a little too tight.

I was looking at my purchases for the last year and it looks like I spent about $800 on cigars. So I'm averaging about $66/month for cigars. You can't buy a good box of cigars for $66. Maybe I should smoke less and enjoy it more.:D

[Grey]

Give us a bit more, what kind of pipe tobacco do you smoke? How often do you smoke?

If you're unsure - I often recommend the various flavored smokes - with a go to being the Drew Estate Java (https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/java-by-drew-estate-cigars/1411402/). I typically keep these on hand in a Corona (5.0x42) length when friends are around. I also like the Fuente Gran Reserva Maduros (https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/arturo-fuente-gran-reserva-cigars/1410632/) in a Rothschild (4.5x50) size.

Remember a couple of things about cigars:

1) Do NOT inhale. You're enjoying a smoke, the flavor, the body, you're not sucking down a cigarette for the nicotine here. If you do inhale, a single sized Churchill or Torpedo has enough nicotine in it it's like you sucked down a pack of cigarettes.

2) If you're not a regular smoker, do NOT buy big sticks. Remember cigars are measured in two ways, length (in inches) and "ring gauge" (basically a diameter measurement, bigger numbers = bigger diameter)). The bigger the stick (either length or ring gauge) the longer the smoke. So a short 5x60 smoke will be longer than 5x50 and more like smoking a 6x50.

Classic mistake for most people is to underestimate how long it takes to smoke a Churchill (that's a 7" cigar that is 48-50 ring gauge size), even a fast burning stick will be an hour to a 1.5 hour long smoke. A classic sized cigar is usually a Toro (6" stick in a 50'ish ring size). In my experience most people who don't smoke a lot, can't finish a Toro in a single sitting.

Sizes I recommend, Petit Corona (4-4.5x40-45), Corona (4.5-5x40-45), Rothschild (4.5x50), and Robusto (5x48-52). A Corona/Rothschild/Robusto smoke will be anywhere from 20-45 minutes usually.

I don't smoke a ton of pipe tobacco, its been close to a year since I packed a bowl.

Definitely into tobacco like this: https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/cult-blood-red-moon-pipe-tobacco/1478834/

I enjoy the whole process of it rather than getting a nicotine high, definitely don't inhale.

[Joe45]

Well, I just had to run downstairs and grab a "Pepin" robusto from a bundle I purchased from Holt's some years back. Pretty tasty, even if it was a little nippy on the porch.

Now...Islay Single Malt or Bourbon? Hmmm...Bourbon

[blues]

Bourbon

Too late. I went with Laphroaig Quarter Cask. (Though the missus mentioned bourbon as well...)

[mtnbkr]

Boveda for the win. I use a tuperdor (I shoot Glocks)
That got me to thinking...

I have the factory case for a G19 that I don't use (the case, not the Glock), but I lack a tuperdor or herfador. I think I shall look into turning the case into a Glockador just for shits and grins.

As for cigars in general, I'm not a serious cigar afficianado, but I enjoy them. For the past few years, I've been more into pipes because the tobacco is less finicky about storage and I grew up around a grandfather who smoked a pipe constantly (dad did too until I was about 8 or so). However, a good friend is really into cigars (rolls his own), so I still have one semi-regularly. On my last two trips to the UK, I picked up some Cubans (Montecristo No. 3 and Bolivars). The last trip, I brought back a box of 10 No 3s that we split. Because I don't have a humidor to store them in, he gave me a spare one. The bad thing about that is I'm now in a position to buy more cigars than I can smoke in short period of time and have been haunting cigarbid.com. :cool:

Chris

[Jason M]

37948

No fancy humidor but it was a Camacho and J frame day at the range this past Friday

[baddean]

Received my new ankle holster today.
Cause for celebration.
Hell, waking up is cause for celebration.


37979

[JHC]

Our family will have a celebration coming up and I'll be ordering a box of these for it.

https://www.hootenyoungcigars.com/


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That night brought the memories of the past into the thoughts of the future. They realized that one of the best ways to honor those gone before was to keep their stories alive. Stories that they found easier to tell as the nights went on.

The question became how to make the most of those long nights that were taken away too quickly for others. For them it was a great cigar, a rich bourbon, or a vintage red that stretched through the night, allowing them to remember the stories of brothers in arms . They believed that the things that brought them together would do the same for others.

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