Any cigar smokers out there?

[old bear]

Hoyos' are fine cigars as are the Punch, and Partagas. yet I prefer the J.R. Special reserve double corona with the dark maduro wrapper.

Had several Cuban Choibus (Sp.) Churchills which were nice but greatly over hyped and PRICED

 

[bobsdad]

Have only smoked a few in the last 4 years. But I use to order them from J.R. Cigar (had the best deals). I liked the Hoyo Excaliber also, + the boxed pressed Maria Mancini and the Jose Marti Cuba Libre. I preferred the Toro size in what I smoked if it was available. J.R. Cigar's generic (they called them conterfit cigars) were probably some the best deals going in cigars at the time, for those who smoked a lot of cigars - the everyday cigar for those of us of moderate means. And people said I smoked a lot of cigars, I guess.

 

[kscardsfan]

I smoke cigars cause the price keeps me from doing it often lol. It's a prevention method that way I figure lol.

 

[lonejacklarry]

You might notice that my handle is the name of a cigar.

Isn't a Marsh Wheeling stogie what Clint Eastwood smoked in the "man w/ no name" spaghetti westerns?

As I remember, there was a stogie that was less than 6" long but burned very slowly and tasted great!

 

[bobsdad]

Cigars that go with "spaghetti westerns" reminded me of the old Italian guy that opened the first pizza joint in our small midwestern town back in the 50's. He always had one of those short crooked black and hard Italian cigars in his mouth. It seemed to be lit and smoking and he seemed to be smoking it! But when I found some and tried them I couldn't get them to draw! I almost got a hernia trying to light one and it seemed I couldn't get any air or smoke to pass through. Until....I found that if I drove an ice pick through them end to end, they smoked fine! I never asked him what his method was. But never bothered with them again.

 

[Noir1911]

I love to burn a good cigar when I'm able. I have tried a ton, but keep finding my way back to:

Padron Anniversario
A Fuente Short story

Padron being my all time favorate. After a steak from Ruth's Chris and a big glass of red, nothing beats Mr. Padron.

 

[kscardsfan]

True very few things in life beat a good steak and a fine cigar. Except pairing that fine cigar with a fine bourbon.

 

[GregG]

I bought a Cohiba tonight to smoke tomorrow evening on the patio.

I don't smoke tobacco often, but am finishing a huge protracted project tomorrow.

 

[kscardsfan]

Sounds like you've earned it at least lol.

 

[Maddog 521]

Drew Estates---Juicy Lucy===one good cigar.

 

[The Big D]

Ahhhhhh, a timely topic.

Am in Saratoga, NY, for the races this weekend and yesterday (Friday) there were more cigar smokers out and about than one could imagine. Hooked up with some old friends and new plas and we drank beer and smoked cigars whilst sitting under a big old tree most of the afternoon.

On today's menu are: Cusano M1 (never smoked but given to me by a friend who thinks I will enjoy it)

Dunhill Peravia (my "go to" smoke)

Montecristo Churchill

Fonseca Cubano Limitado

Punch Robusto

Eleven (11) races today; the cigar to race ratio seems about perfect.

I also have a real Cohiba Esplendido for consumption in the rather unlikely event I get a "signer."

Enjoy the day and a fine cigar...or two.

Be safe.

 

[Bib]

I smoke everything from the big brands (when I KNOW I'll have time to enjoy the whole cigar) to cheap bundled cigars. I'm a fan of Camacho and Perdomo products, and lately I've been enjoying Puros Indios (Rolando Reyes).

 

[kscardsfan]

Despite currently working in a town where the old saying "roll up the sidewalks at night" is pretty much true, the variety of cigar shops in this area is nothing short of amazing. I know of three within easy driving distance, and one is just around the corner from the Hotel. I love it! I am trying a playboy banded one tonight, about a rubusto size, looks to be a shade grown leaf. I will post a review tonight.

 

[Stinger4me]

You might want to check out the website for JR Cigars. I smoke a few cigars and JR has good prices. If you get on their mailing list you will get a nice catalog with good descriptions and better prices. You may want to check out the JR Alternatives. Good Luck!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I don't smoke anymore, but two old favorites come to mind. The first is the Diplomat by Macanudo. If you can find one with the dark "Robust" wrapper that one was my favorite. I think however that they only make them with in Maduro and regular at present. The other is the Hemmingway Classic by Arturo Fuente-a magnificent smoke. The Hemmingwway is a good 1.5 to 2 hour smoke while the Diplomat is 45 minutes to an hour. Anouther good Robusto is the one made by Punch. If panetellas are your game than I suggest the Robust leaf Portifino by Macanudo. If you want to wow the ladies go with a Prince of Wales by Macanudo-a 8" 52 ring honkin' beast. You'll need a good two hours to work that one down to size
My goodness-but this thread do make me miss my sticks

 

[WPWarhawk]

You might want to check out the website for JR Cigars. I smoke a few cigars and JR has good prices. If you get on their mailing list you will get a nice catalog with good descriptions and better prices. You may want to check out the JR Alternatives. Good Luck!

+1, Check out the Consuegras from JR Cigar. IMO they can't be beat for an inexpensive smoke.

 

[indiandave]

You might want to check out the website for JR Cigars. I smoke a few cigars and JR has good prices. If you get on their mailing list you will get a nice catalog with good descriptions and better prices. You may want to check out the JR Alternatives. Good Luck!

JR cigars has a very large cigar store about 15 miles from my office in New Jersey. They have a large variety of smokes and they have a bar restaurant that you can smoke in! I haven't been there in a while but this thread is making me want to go.

 

[wheelgunnut]

Cigar favorites

Ashton VSG and Padrón 1964 are excellent. But my absolute favorite blend is the CAO AMERICA. Pair one with a fine Kentucky bourbon, such as Knob Creek... can't get much more patriotic than that.

Cigar Aficionado web site has videos of cigar tips and techniques.

Anyone going to NRA 2011 Pittsburgh check out the Long Ash Club.

Good thread!

BILL SHANER #2148

 

[Mickey D]

I smoke lots of cigars, mostly Nicaraguan and Honduran maduros. I smoke Cubans when I'm overseas.

+1 here!
Bolivar, Sancho Panza, Ramon Alones, Hoyos, Punch,Padron, CAO Anniversaire maduro ....All maduro of course.
Sometimes Partagas Black Label

 

[kscardsfan]

Well as promised, I tried the playboy out. Not a terrible smoke, but just wasn't any body or flavor to it. Just sort of sat there in my mouth. The band was pretty cool, but I think that's the last one I'm going to worry about smoking for a while now. I am hoping to try out some of the padron line. Ya'll keep talking them up and I haven't had one of them yet, so I might as well give it a shot. Worst case I like it and end up buying a box of them for myself lol.