Stogies anyone?
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imported_themightytimmah
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I like cigars, although I haven't been smoking like I used to lately. I've gotta pick up another case soon.
imported_Dave11
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acrispy1 said:
I enjoy a good cigar......
After a good meal with some cab or cognac, or one while playing golf with my friends......
citizen arcane
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"What this nation needs is a good 5 cent cigar"...I wish! I enjoy a good stoagie for those special times. While I rely on my seller to recommend some, I can't speak on qualities of smoke. Kinda like the Cabs and Merlots, either I like them or I don't. This is what I have @ the moment: Macanudo (really like their tins) Robust , Portofina, Montecristo & Cohiba (these I truly like.)
littlemissGTO
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Davidoff is my favorite.
imported_truzoom
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Used to be really big into cigars, but within the past year I've pretty much cut it out of my life.
I loved a quality maduro on a cool spring or summer night.. maybe a Bolivar, Rocky Patel, Punch or a CAO.. never thought too highly of the Cohibas, RyJ, Montecristos..
Some of the most recent smokes I had were naturals.. Helix, Dutch Masters (LOL!)..
I loved a quality maduro on a cool spring or summer night.. maybe a Bolivar, Rocky Patel, Punch or a CAO.. never thought too highly of the Cohibas, RyJ, Montecristos..
Some of the most recent smokes I had were naturals.. Helix, Dutch Masters (LOL!)..
Mikeyc
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I've been smoking cigars casually for many years. Recently though I started getting into cigars pretty seriously. In the last couple of months I think I've bought 350 cigars. I ran out of room in my humidor and so I converted a beverage cooler into a cigar storage space.
Do any of you guys post on the forum Club Stogie? It's easily one of my favorite cigar smoker's forums. They also have forums for pipe smokers and coffee aficionados.
IMO, the only thing that makes detailing more fun is smoking a cigar while doing it! Just don't get any ash on the car!!! :waxing:
Do any of you guys post on the forum Club Stogie? It's easily one of my favorite cigar smoker's forums. They also have forums for pipe smokers and coffee aficionados.
IMO, the only thing that makes detailing more fun is smoking a cigar while doing it! Just don't get any ash on the car!!! :waxing:
jtford95
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I like a good cigar myself. A couple of times a week.
imported_themightytimmah
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pgp said:What is a good "training" cigar?? I smoke cheap ones now and then from the grocery store.
If you like Phillies, Macanudo is a great place to start. Mild, tasty, and reasonably priced.
If you like Black and Milds, Onyx is a great flavor and real cheap.
imported_truzoom
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pqp-
What sort of experience are you looking for?
Dark cigars - bold flavors, aromas of coffee, chocolate, roasted nuts, etc.. Usually heavy enough that you'll feel 'satisfied' afterwards
Naturals - mild, easy, no really noticeable flavors, less of a "buzz" as the leaves haven't fermented for as long
When I smoked cigars, I would reserve maduros (darks) for evenings and I'd pair em up with a nice scotch whiskey or a scotch ale (McEwans). When I (briefly) smoked naturals, I would enjoy them on a nice, breezy afternoon, usually for an hour at most, and I'd continue on with my day.
What sort of experience are you looking for?
Dark cigars - bold flavors, aromas of coffee, chocolate, roasted nuts, etc.. Usually heavy enough that you'll feel 'satisfied' afterwards
Naturals - mild, easy, no really noticeable flavors, less of a "buzz" as the leaves haven't fermented for as long
When I smoked cigars, I would reserve maduros (darks) for evenings and I'd pair em up with a nice scotch whiskey or a scotch ale (McEwans). When I (briefly) smoked naturals, I would enjoy them on a nice, breezy afternoon, usually for an hour at most, and I'd continue on with my day.
CalgaryDetail
Mike
im a huge officando... i notmaly have 1 smoke a week, maybe less. today however i decided to have two. A RyJ (cuban) #2 tubos (wow what a smoke) and an indian tobac munduro...
I am a huge cigar smoke and collector
I am a huge cigar smoke and collector
Mikeyc
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calgarydetail said:
I'm envious of you that you can so easily get Cuban cigars up in Canada. However, I understand the non-Cuban stuff can be quite a bit pricier for you.
Mikeyc
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pgp said:
Find a local cigar shop and buddy up with your local tobacconist. This is the best advice I can give you. He'll give you some suggestions on some singles to try and once you've got it nailed down as to what you like you can buy in larger quantities.
imported_truzoom
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pgp said:
Sure you do. How do you like your coffee? How do you like your steak cooked?
The idea is that (in my opinion anyway) certain styles or brands of cigars have unique offerings, so you can pick according to your preferences.
Generally speaking, darker cigars will give you more flavor and robustness, while lighter cigars offer a more neutral, easy flavor that doesn't leave a strong aftertaste in your mouth.
Add to that the country in which the filler, binder, and wrapper are grown and then each roller's technique and you have an extremely complex matrix of choices.
Just like the wine crowd, with cigars there are true aficionados and then there's "snobs". This is what makes it so difficult to recommend that you just go "find someone who smokes cigars and ask them for a sample of what they have". Some guys are brand loyal and basically follow the idea that "you get what you pay for", which I believe is really just a form of restraint that'll limit your experience greatly. I guess if you're happy paying premium prices for Cohibas, then have it your way..
Look in your phonebook for a local cigar shop, go in and browse. You really shouldn't look at price because I've had some great cigars that only cost $1.50 and I've paid $12 for what was essentially a roll of hubbub. If you find one that looks interesting, pick it up and gently squeeze it to see that it is nice and firm. It shouldn't give away or feel mushy. You can also look into the cut end and check if the roll quality is tight and even in color. In my opinion, it's pointless to smell a cigar to try to derive any idea of quality or grade because they all pretty much smell the same. Fermented tobacco leaves will smell like fermented tobacco leaves regardless of the continent it came from or from the fancy label on it.
Just give it a shot and let us know what you find out.
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CalgaryDetail
Mike
Mikeyc said:
cigars are outragous out here.. what you call an everday cigar would be 15-20 bucks a stick.. good ones can get into the hundreds (like cohibas).
And cubans are great, some say cigars are as good when they come from DR or nicargua, I dont agree... the high levels of nitreogen makes the cigars of cuba great....
although dont get me wrong, I have more then a few (maybe 100 or so) not cubans and love them,
l33
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Rocky Patel Edge, Sungrown are 2 smokes that are commonly available that aren't too expensive, both are very good and medium body.
CAO generally makes pretty good cigars, the Gold (medium) and Red Annv(Bolder) are some of my favorites from them. The CAO blacks(med-bold) are very good also, but only available on cigarsintl.com
Gurkha legends are one of my favorite non-cuban cigars, but are usually very pricey.
Gurkha Legend - Cigars International
Ashton - VSG are a great cigar, very strong, pricey and hard to find.
Another non-cuban favorite is the La Perla Habana Black Pearl Cobre -
Burlwood Group Inc: Black Pearl - Black Pearl COBRE Copper Cigars
Very good cigar, and usually not too expensive
Most cigar shops (online also) will keep their cigars very wet, so they don't dry out quickly on customers during shipping or for those who may not own humidors. The wetter the cigar, the less flavor and enjoyment you'll get from it. So if you have a humidor at home, the best thing to do is buy them and let them sit for a few weeks to dry out some.
Search around the net, some sites have better pricing than others.
CAO generally makes pretty good cigars, the Gold (medium) and Red Annv(Bolder) are some of my favorites from them. The CAO blacks(med-bold) are very good also, but only available on cigarsintl.com
Gurkha legends are one of my favorite non-cuban cigars, but are usually very pricey.
Gurkha Legend - Cigars International
Ashton - VSG are a great cigar, very strong, pricey and hard to find.
Another non-cuban favorite is the La Perla Habana Black Pearl Cobre -
Burlwood Group Inc: Black Pearl - Black Pearl COBRE Copper Cigars
Very good cigar, and usually not too expensive
Most cigar shops (online also) will keep their cigars very wet, so they don't dry out quickly on customers during shipping or for those who may not own humidors. The wetter the cigar, the less flavor and enjoyment you'll get from it. So if you have a humidor at home, the best thing to do is buy them and let them sit for a few weeks to dry out some.
Search around the net, some sites have better pricing than others.