The cigar thread

[Gambit]

you wont be disappointed.
that's what she said

[Unclefred]

I just picked up a big sampler from JRCigars. they all look to be mid tier daily smokers, nothing like an awesome Padron.

[hawgrider]

I just picked up a big sampler from JRCigars. they all look to be mid tier daily smokers, nothing like an awesome Padron.

JR is a good cigar source.

Those Padron 2000 are pretty decent priced unlike the Padron anniversary editions which can get real pricey.

[Unclefred]

JR is a good cigar source.

Those Padron 2000 are pretty decent priced unlike the Padron anniversary editions which can get real pricey.

Yeah, I used to smoke them on occasion and H. Upman too. Really good.

[BlackDog]

I haven't had time for a proper cigar for awhile but I've had a hankering to. To tide me over I just fired up a Cohiba Club, it's just a cigarillo but it's a 14 year old puro and a nice little taste of my favorite tobacco.

I'm looking forward to warm weather so I can enjoy a nice cigar on the porch.

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[KnuteFartne]

March 7th was our last cigar post!? C'mon boys ya gotta step it up!

Ain't nothin' like a nice summer night with a tasty beverage and a cigar.

Tonight I'm sitting by the fire enjoying a Southern Edge IPA and a Macanudo.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180729/a0ccfa03296b8a8bd532a544fbad1eaf.jpg

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[hawgrider]

How was the Mac? Last one I had was really really tight draw.

[KnuteFartne]

How was the Mac? Last one I had was really really tight draw.Enjoyed it. Smooth and tight.

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[azrancher]

Enjoyed it. Smooth and tight.This is the cigar thread... right guys?

Rancher

[KnuteFartne]

This is the cigar thread... right guys?

RancherI can't help it if I like my see-gars like I like my Squatchettes.

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[mlodell07]

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Cameroon’s have always been high on my list. Used to enjoy CAO Cameroon’s and then they stopped making them. Found this rude boy this afternoon. Hopefully it’s as good as the CAO’s were


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[mlodell07]

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Ghurka shaggy


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[hawgrider]

The Shaggys are tasty. I'd join ya but my back is on ice. :sadsign:

I'm medicating it now :biglaugh:

[RubberDuck]

That's the only smoking pic you have posted how is it with a brisket where is the the new smoker pics?

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[hawgrider]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79GnBpNuVBo

[KnuteFartne]

Haven't had me a good cigar in a few months. Time to rectify that. Maybe a good Christmas stogie is in order.

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[hawgrider]

Haven't had me a good cigar in a few months. Time to rectify that. Maybe a good Christmas stogie is in order.

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Yeah you been slacking.... umm me too Ive got a couple good ones Ive been saving for a special occasion.

[BucketBack]

Benchmade 1500-181 Cigar Cutter
Benchmade Knife Co. has long been known for its extremely high-quality knives that carry equally high prices, but earlier this year the Oregon-based company began shipping a creation targeted towards a different market.

https://halfwheel.com/benchmade-1500-181-cigar-cutter/286742

[hawgrider]

Ouch! Pretty fancy finger chopper!

[hawgrider]

Was treated to one these by mlodell07 its the second time I've smoked one. These are a real treat!

https://i.imgur.com/G2I5AjJ.jpg

[juskom95]

Thought I would stock up in preparation for the weekend apocalypse.

https://i.imgur.com/D5bynds.jpg

[hawgrider]

Thought I would stock up in preparation for the weekend apocalypse. Cheeroots?

https://i.imgur.com/D5bynds.jpg

I've been wanting to try those. Cheroots?

[Innkeeper]

Thought I would stock up in preparation for the weekend apocalypse.

https://i.imgur.com/D5bynds.jpgI expect to hear about them.

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[juskom95]

I've been wanting to try those. Cheroots?
Regular cigars, just on the cheaper side. Something I smoke while working or doing yard work.


I expect to hear about them.
I've smoked the ones on the right for a few years. They're a good 'after work,' cigar; a soft, mellow sweet taste but not so much that it tastes like the cheap gas station 'cigars.'

[Innkeeper]

Fair enough, definitely sounds like good combat or apocalypse cigars.

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[Sasquatch]

My goto lately has been Macanudo. Had a few Rocky Patels and a nice Arturo Fuego.

[Jester-ND]

reviving this beauty..... will update as I get through my Christmas sampler packs..

[Jester-ND]

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1st was a Romeo Y Julietta by AJ Fernandez around christmas

[Gambit]

i miss a cigar
not smoked my pip for 4 months now

[Innkeeper]

I have not enjoyed a cigar since Oct., don't want to spend the time out on the porch in all the white stuff.

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[Sasquatch]

Had an Oliva out by the fire pit with Hot Nursey's step dad tonight. Along with some Proper Twelve whiskey. Good night.

[hawgrider]

Had an Oliva out by the fire pit with Hot Nursey's step dad tonight. Along with some Proper Twelve whiskey. Good night.

Bout time you posted in your own thread. Pics or it didn't happen.

[hawgrider]

I have not enjoyed a cigar since Oct., don't want to spend the time out on the porch in all the white stuff.

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That's been my issue to damn cold to spend and hour freezing while burning a 10.00 cigar.

[Mad Trapper]

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[hawgrider]

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Not with my cee gar!

[Jester-ND]

Well wife is gone for the weekend with kiddo#3.. SO I put #4 down for bed and enjoyed a sunset and listened to the geese.

poison of choice from the sampler PDR CAPA MADURA

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was a pleasant evening. watched 3 moose on other side of slough 300 yds away, reminding me to put in for moose tag lottery. stars came out, end of my cigar was cherry red.. just wish it was a bit warmer.

[Innkeeper]

Well wife is gone for the weekend with kiddo#3.. SO I put #4 down for bed and enjoyed a sunset and listened to the geese.

poison of choice from the sampler PDR CAPA MADURA

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was a pleasant evening. watched 3 moose on other side of slough 300 yds away, reminding me to put in for moose tag lottery. stars came out, end of my cigar was cherry red.. just wish it was a bit warmer.Now I have to run up to the cigar store tomorrow I have only 3 in the humidor and things are starting to finally thaw I might be able to enjoy them again.

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[hawgrider]

Now I have to run up to the cigar store tomorrow I have only 3 in the humidor and things are starting to finally thaw I might be able to enjoy them again.

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That's what I've been waiting for is this thaw I due for cee gar!

[RubberDuck]

That's what I've been waiting for is this thaw I due for cee gar!You got a good cigar coming next month according to tradition... along with a high quality glass of whiskey.

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[hawgrider]

You got a good cigar coming next month according to tradition... along with a high quality glass of whiskey.

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Yes new baby grandson day hell yeah I'm in!

[bigwheel]

Born out of another conversation I thought a cigar thread would be a good place for people who enjoy a stoogie now and then to make recommendations or show off what you like.

Personally I am still on the hunt for a favorite cigar. I have a few I really like but haven't found that one I couldn't do without. I like the earthy taste with a hint of leather and some nice spice.

Rocky Patel is one of my go to brands I enjoy quite a bit. Tried a new one called Vegas a little while back and although it had a good flavor and a nice draw it left my mouth tasting NASTY the next morning.

What's your goto/favorite cigar?

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Travis Club Senators aint bad.
http://www.finckcigarcompany.com/products/group/category/travis-club-classic

[Jester-ND]

tonight's sunset-quiet-time-delight

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[hawgrider]

Burned a Gurkha shaggy tonight after dinner.

[Jester-ND]

belly was full of smoked brisket and grilled chicken!

[hawgrider]

belly was full of smoked brisket and grilled chicken!

All is right with BBQ, bourbon and a good Cee gars

[stevekozak]

All is right with BBQ, bourbon and a good Cee gars

Now I am hungry and thirsty!

[Innkeeper]

Just swung into the cigar store after work, it is sunny but breezey upper 40's need one tonight after dinner https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210430/a998a89f504a1feb8670a30577139df7.jpg

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[hawgrider]

Some nice sticks right there ^^

[Jester-ND]

great minds think alike!!!

my choice from my sampler tonight was

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boneshaker boneyard..

I thoroughly enjoyed this one and will smoke them again.

[bigwheel]

Why cant we talk about making em yourself? Lot of folks with that hobby as is the case with most things..you can make em yourself cheaper and better. I make grand prize winning cigarettes that can be made to taste sorta like a cegar if so so desired.

[hawgrider]

Why cant we talk about making em yourself? Lot of folks with that hobby as is the case with most things..you can make em yourself cheaper and better. I make grand prize winning cigarettes that can be made to taste sorta like a cegar if so so desired.

I've thought about ordering some Dominican leaves and playing with some hand rolled stogies.

I used to roll a perfect joint back in the 70's so I have some basic skill qualities that I belive I could roll a fair Dominican filler and binder with a nice Sumatra wrapper.

I would roll them in a cheroot shape like Clint Eastwood's spaghetti western cigars.

Been hand rolling cigarettes for 20+ years with a Top rolling machine.

[bigwheel]

Wow..you been at it a while. I started with a Laredo kit in the real early 70s and hung with it a good while. Lost interest till the early 90s and jumped back in with a hand pusher gizmo and Bugler. Lost interest yet again when they raised the tax up on cigarette tobacco. Got back in a year and half ago or so..when a fellow clued me on in cheap pipe tobacco and where to buy a Tops Machine. I have incrementally worked up to a Powermatic 3+ which I love to pieces.
https://www.amazon.com/Powermatic-III/dp/B071ZNDDP8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=powermatic+3&qid=1619923071&sr=8-2

Lot of tutorials on cigar rolling on You tube in case nobody knew it. Also for making cigarettes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCqCESg3Q7c

[hawgrider]

Wow..you been at it a while. I started with a Laredo kit in the real early 70s and hung with it a good while. Lost interest till the early 90s and jumped back in with a hand pusher gizmo and Bugler. Lost interest yet again when they raised the tax up on cigarette tobacco. Got back in a year and half ago or so..when a fellow clued me on in cheap pipe tobacco and where to buy a Tops Machine. I have incrementally worked up to a Powermatic 3+ which I love to pieces.
https://www.amazon.com/Powermatic-III/dp/B071ZNDDP8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=powermatic+3&qid=1619923071&sr=8-2

Lot of tutorials on cigar rolling on You tube in case nobody knew it. Also for making cigarettes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCqCESg3Q7c

Yeah Bugler was my choice pre Obummer tax. I switched after the tax Kentucky Select or Gambler pipe tobacco now.

[Innkeeper]

There is a place in town which let's you roll your own cigars.

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[Jester-ND]

same argument can be made for most consumables.. yes I could make my own beer/whiskey/wine/shoes/cars/golf balls...etc... but I will let those who have perfected it over the years make it for me for a premium... if the cost is the issue, buy the cheap shit and puff away.. I will devote my time to other endeavors and fork out the cash for the premium sticks... as soon as I figure out which ones I like best. then I will vacu-seal a shit ton to ride out the end of days flush...

[bigwheel]

Im totally addicted to a 3 part blend of Golden Harvest, Buoy and Ohm Turkish..all Reds. Gets me confused as to whether its a Marlboro Red or Camel lol. For the 18 months or so I been back in...I have bought everything anybody suggested. I still have partiall bags of near everything sold. I try to add some of that just to get rid of it..lol. Best hold onto your wallet. The democrats are raising the taxes by a bunch and outlawing menthol quickly.

[bigwheel]

As a long time pack a day bad old sinner..the cheap ones cost me 7 bucks a pack per day. Doing the math that turns into real money for us old retired broke dicks. I make much better for less than a buck a pack..and have even made a few bucks from time to time. How about 4 bucks for something Sir David Niven woulda loved? Sounds like a bargain to me for retail..menthols are gonna be higher for those poor democrats in da hood. They loved them long Kools and Newports ya know? Hope they dont start peacefully looting and rioting or something.

[hawgrider]

Im totally addicted to a 3 part blend of Golden Harvest, Buoy and Ohm Turkish..all Reds. Gets me confused as to whether its a Marlboro Red or Camel lol. For the 18 months or so I been back in...I have bought everything anybody suggested. I still have partiall bags of near everything sold. I try to add some of that just to get rid of it..lol. Best hold onto your wallet. The democrats are raising the taxes by a bunch and outlawing menthol quickly.

The Kentucky select and Gambler are real close to a Marlboro/Camel

When I bought pre mades its was Marlboro and Camel.

Gambler has a finer cut than the Kentucky select more suitable for tube rolling.

[Jester-ND]

I don't smoke cigs.. maybe a few cigars a year... I'm not going to roll my own...

[Jester-ND]

maybe if I smoked a bunch... or could grow my own tobacco.

then again...... we grow our own grain and canola, and still buy bread and oil at the store.

SHTF be a different ball game

[bigwheel]

I have a bag of Kentucky Select. Looks dark but smokes pretty mild.

[bigwheel]

maybe if I smoked a bunch... or could grow my own tobacco.

then again...... we grow our own grain and canola, and still buy bread and oil at the store.

SHTF be a different ball game

I seem to be one of the few folks on earth who dont play well with rape seed oil..aka Canola. That crap gives me a case of indigestion from heck. No wonder its a poison huh? lol. Biden is going to be so strapped for cash we all know the biggest cash crop in the world aka cannabis is soon to be uniformly legal..highly taxed and highly regulated...so why dont just grow that? Thanks.
https://www.liferesearchuniversal.com/canola.html

[Jester-ND]

I seem to be one of the few folks on earth who dont play well with rape seed oil..aka Canola. They craps gives me a case of indigestion from heck. No wonder its a poison huh? lol. Biden is going to be so strapped for cash we all know the biggest cash crop in the world aka cannabis is soon to be uniformly legal..highly taxed and highly regulated...so why dont just grow that? Thanks.
https://www.liferesearchuniversal.com/canola.html

because you can't eat it...... bins of grain, canola, peas, and lentils... flip the switch and I will try to smoke something from the bins if I get desperate.

[bigwheel]

Yeah Bugler was my choice pre Obummer tax. I switched after the tax Kentucky Select or Gambler pipe tobacco now.

A fellow gave me a bag of Gambler Cigarette Tobacco early in the hobby. Could pass for an MB Red any old day in my book.

[bigwheel]

You trade it to those who have what you need lol. Its called barter lol.

[Jester-ND]

trick is to have few needs.... and those wanting wacky weed likely aren't going to have much I desire around these parts. not saying there is no use for it... just low on priority list here.

[Innkeeper]

trick is to have few needs.... and those wanting wacky weed likely aren't going to have much I desire around these parts. not saying there is no use for it... just low on priority list here.Also that type are not going to be as apt to trade, your big druggie's would rather take what they want it is easier.

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[bigwheel]

I have an old Leninist acquaintance who feels the same way and he dont do drugs. He has two Mosin Nagants and plenty of ammo and says he will take what he needs. He says if Lenin was running the country he would solve our violent crime problem by removing the male parts off of all cute little male black chillins at birth. Didnt sound very workable to me.

[bigwheel]

Got an old chum who would love those..but hes a cheap skate.

[bigwheel]

Ok..since smokes are most likely going to be a hot barter item when Biben and his pals implode the economy and I told some chums on the Fakebook RYO page yall talked of such things and supposed to have some nice folks in route to chat...give and take tips etc..why dont some smart person in charge set up a forum so we can do that. Thanks.

[StratBastard]

Ok..since smokes are most likely going to be a hot barter item when Biben and his pals implode the economy and I told some chums on the Fakebook RYO page yall talked of such things and supposed to have some nice folks in route to chat...give and take tips etc..why dont some smart person in charge set up a forum so we can do that. Thanks.

Well, I don't know enough to start a forum, nut I did do an experiment storing tobacco. It would be a hot trade item for non smokers to have, but smokers seeing the supply dwindling are gonna hang onto theirs LOL

Anyway, took a big pile of Drum and put it in a mason jar. Tossed in a few O2 absorbers and sealed it up. Let it sit 2 years. It was fine when I finally opened it.

Also bought a can of American Spirit and let it sit 2 years. It too was just fine and quite smokable. I'm thinking those tin cans are vacuum packed.
So anyway, it does keep pretty good on the shelf.

[hawgrider]

Ok..since smokes are most likely going to be a hot barter item when Biben and his pals implode the economy and I told some chums on the Fakebook RYO page yall talked of such things and supposed to have some nice folks in route to chat...give and take tips etc..why dont some smart person in charge set up a forum so we can do that. Thanks.

You are on a cigar review thread in a hobby and interests forum. Feel free to start a barter or make your own smokes cigarette chat thread or start a real barter thread for your goods in the classifieds section we have here.

[bigwheel]

Ok..here I go. I aint very computer savvy

[Jester-ND]

today's sampler sampling

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[Jester-ND]

and followed it up on back-to-back nights with a Hoyo de Monterey excalibur 1066 that I have had laying around for over 20 years.... recently pumped some life back into it in my humidor..

[Sasquatch]

Had a very smooth Arturo Fuente this evening.

[Denton]

I don't know if I mentioned this one before, but it is certainly worth a try.https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/pistoff-kristoff-cigars/1514579/#:~:text=Named%20by%20a%20customer%2C%20The,and%20 a%20long%20sweet%20finish.

One of our test pilots turned me on to this particular smoke. It's my go-to.

[Sasquatch]

I don't know if I mentioned this one before, but it is certainly worth a try.https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/pistoff-kristoff-cigars/1514579/#:~:text=Named%20by%20a%20customer%2C%20The,and%20 a%20long%20sweet%20finish.

One of our test pilots turned me on to this particular smoke. It's my go-to.

On my bucket list: Have a cigar and a whiskey with my bro Denton. And any of the other Bros at this site.

[StratBastard]

On my bucket list: Have a cigar and a whiskey with my bro Denton. And any of the other Bros at this site.

While telling our tallest tales around the campfire.

[Jester-ND]

just got confirmation my cigar order was shipped

1 x $22.49 - Gurkha Beauty Gordo Connecticut 5 pack
1 x $22.50 - Rocky Patel Vintage 1979 Robusto 5 pack
1 x $22.50 - Montecristo Classic Churchill Natural 5 pack
1 x $22.50 - Punch Pita EMS Toro 5 Pack

[Jester-ND]

one of the most satisfying methods to lite fireworks is with a cigar....

this year the Gurka truly was a beauty

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[hawgrider]

one of the most satisfying methods to lite fireworks is with a cigar....

this year the Gurka truly was a beauty

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Got a Gurkha sampler pack for my retirement party. I think imma gonna light one up tonight when it starts cooling down.

[Mad Trapper]

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[bigwheel]

Wished yall would pay higher taxes so us old retired guys could afford fancy stogies like that. I have to roll my own cigarettes which just aint fair.

[Innkeeper]

Wished yall would pay higher taxes so us old retired guys could afford fancy stogies like that. I have to roll my own cigarettes which just aint fair.Just withhold your taxes and buy cigars. The landlord needs to fix all the problems before we should pay again.

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[bigwheel]

Good point Sir. Thanks. Afraid the hood is going up in flames if Biden's FDA really bans menthol cigarettes. Near all the black and part black folks love those things. Could be a valuable barter item in an end of the world type scenario for a person who knows how to make em..lol.

[Jester-ND]

rolled the dice on a 10 pack of these 98-rated Cigars of the year 2020!

see how they smoke as the country crumbles...

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[hawgrider]

rolled the dice on a 10 pack of these 98-rated Cigars of the year 2020!

see how they smoke as the country crumbles...

16831

Mosquitoes have been so bad here its been hard to burn one lately.

[Jester-ND]

Mosquitoes have been so bad here its been hard to burn one lately.

pheasant opener here in about 3 weeks..... hope they are as good as advertised!

[Innkeeper]

rolled the dice on a 10 pack of these 98-rated Cigars of the year 2020!

see how they smoke as the country crumbles...

16831Will looked to your review

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[Jester-ND]

Will looked to your review

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got to fire one up last night after relaxing with my 14yr old shooting his first deer.

started out sort of spicy, then mellowed out into delicious smooth goodness!!

perfect draw, awesome all-around

enjoyed that cigar so much I ordered another box!

[Slippy]

got to fire one up last night after relaxing with my 14yr old shooting his first deer.

started out sort of spicy, then mellowed out into delicious smooth goodness!!

perfect draw, awesome all-around

enjoyed that cigar so much I ordered another box!

Pics of dead deer, Dad!

[bigwheel]

Cohiba? King Edward?

[Jester-ND]

Cohiba? King Edward?

EP Carrillo Pledge Prequel

[Jester-ND]

Pics of dead deer, Dad!

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[Slippy]

Awesome!!

[Jester-ND]

Awesome!!

kinda, but not really.... had a 140+pt buck standing broadside @ 156yds as shooting light faded... missed it... then I told him to see where it ran.. he said there it is.. then bang... thud..... celebrate.... walk up to it with the flashlight..... it's a doe... luckily his youth tag is for "any deer"....

[bigwheel]

Hearty congrats to the young hunter! As an old boy told me one time why he didnt like to shoot bucks..."I have tried baking and boiling those horns..just no way to get em tender. "

[Innkeeper]

Congrats on the deer.....meat for the freezer, horns are just bragging rights.

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[stevekozak]

got to fire one up last night after relaxing with my 14yr old shooting his first deer.

started out sort of spicy, then mellowed out into delicious smooth goodness!!

perfect draw, awesome all-around

enjoyed that cigar so much I ordered another box!

How did they youngun enjoy it?

[hawgrider]

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Congratulations to the young man! Good job teaching the skills needed to put meat on the table.

[Jester-ND]

How did they youngun enjoy it?

I do my best to make it as fun as possible for the 3-4 hrs in the blind.... we play chess and chit-chat on life, he beat me every game that day too..

[Sasquatch]

Just received my 8 pack of Montecristo's via Cigars.com. Gonna start in on these bad boys this weekend.

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[Jester-ND]

if it ever warms up enough to sit outside... I have some new Arturo Fuente Don Carlos no.2's to test out!

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[Jester-ND]

Just received my 8 pack of Montecristo's via Cigars.com. Gonna start in on these bad boys this weekend.

17034

how were the monte's?

[hawgrider]

if it ever warms up enough to sit outside... I have some new Arturo Fuente Don Carlos no.2's to test out!

17931Arturo Fuente are the bomb love em!

[Sasquatch]

how were the monte's?

Excellent! I enjoyed them quite a bit.

[LivoniaDan]

Don't remember ever saying this on this web forum... so I apologize if I have...
BUT...

If you are ever in the Tampa Florida area..... A trip to Ybor City is a must (Pronounced E Boar).
https://www.ybor.org/vic/

Ybor City was unique in the American South as a successful town almost entirely populated and owned by immigrants. (Wiki)
Was the Cigar capital of America of the early 1900's IIRC
Hand rolling of cigars in the storefront windows, (at least pre-Covid), and a couple of the best restaurants around.

Columbia Restaurant - longest continually operating family owned restaurant (115 years) in Florida

Casa Santo Stefano - Upscale Sicilian Italian

[bigwheel]

Wow..thought I remembered this thread. I have decided to branch out from making cigarettes into making cegars. Watched several you tubes on the topic and decided to to do an intermediate step by rolling Cigarillos usings brown cigartette tubes and Pipe/Cigar tobacco. That looks cheaper and easier curently. What would make a good filling for those things. Thanks. If that aint feasible Cheroots are the next project.
https://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/cheroot-technique.7941/

[Jester-ND]

Arturo Fuente are the bomb love em!

Damn that was a tasty stick!!!! guy could go broke getting hooked on these!

[hawgrider]

Damn that was a tasty stick!!!! guy could go broke getting hooked on these!

They are on the pricey side. Nothing elses tastes like them though.

[Sasquatch]

FIL just came back from Puerta Vallarta with some Mexican cigars and we had one. Pretty good draw and good flavor.

[hawgrider]

FIL just came back from Puerta Vallarta with some Mexican cigars and we had one. Pretty good draw and good flavor.

Sancho Panza's ?

[bigwheel]

Right. Thats why you will like to buy them from me once I learn how to do it. I am usually cheap and competent on all do it type projects. Would you prefer a cigar..cigarette or cigarillo? How about a Cheroot? lol

[hawgrider]

Right. Thats why you will like to buy them from me once I learn how to do it. I am usually cheap and competent on all do it type projects. Would you prefer a cigar..cigarette or cigarillo? How about a Cheroot? lol

Its quite an art to be a good Torcedor. Think you can pull that off do you?
Are you schooled in blending fillers, binders and wrappers?

[Sasquatch]

Sancho Panza's ?

Not sure, I didn't even see what they were. I'll have to ask him.

[bigwheel]

A pal pulled one out shaped like that and said it was a Torpedo. The nomenclature can get confusing.
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/glossary/torpedo

[hawgrider]

A pal pulled one out shaped like that and said it was a Torpedo. The nomenclature can get confusing.
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/glossary/torpedo

I didn't say anything about a torpedo.

The word is Torcedor. Which means cigar hand roller.

I dont think you realize the knowledge and skill it takes to blend leaves and hand roll a fine cigar. We ain't talking no Swisher Sweets here.

[bigwheel]

Well I knew what you were talking about. I been watching a lot of you tubes. This is my favorite.
https://youtu.be/TCqCESg3Q7c

[Jester-ND]

Right. Thats why you will like to buy them from me once I learn how to do it. I am usually cheap and competent on all do it type projects. Would you prefer a cigar..cigarette or cigarillo? How about a Cheroot? lol

if you are simply rolling things to smoke on-the-cheap and not picky about the quality of you tobacco and such why not just buy cheap flavored swisher sweets? can get cigarillos for .18 a stick... I find it hard to believe your time rolling them isn't worth more than that!

[bigwheel]

Good point. The liberals aint got the tax on Pipe/Cigar Tobacco raised out of sight yet..as they have with that labeled as cigarette tobacco but its coming. Thats how the RYO hobbyists currently make a pack of Marlboros for less than a buck. The FDA is fixing to ban menthol in cigars and cigarettes which could get interesting for the poor democrats addicted to Long Kools..as think has been discussed previously. Buying the Swisher Sweets would probably be the prudent thing to do. Smart thinking.

[Jester-ND]

Yesterday's sampler sampling was a NUB Cameroon.... didn't really like it at first, but about 1/4 in it smoothed out for me and wasn't horrible. no matter what they say about burn-time being the same as regular cigars, it went fast!

[hawgrider]

Yesterday's sampler sampling was a NUB Cameroon.... didn't really like it at first, but about 1/4 in it smoothed out for me and wasn't horrible. no matter what they say about burn-time being the same as regular cigars, it went fast!

Nubs are a pretty decent smoke but yes a bit short. The Cameron wrappers I do like on any stogie.

[Jester-ND]

Today's sampling... Olivia Connecticut Reserve torpedo.

It was a beautiful night for a puff. I did snip the end a bit close so my draw wasn't ideal. but it was mellow and enjoyable

[hawgrider]

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[Jester-ND]

Enjoyed the stars and full moon tonight. Had a good hour with my 15yr old just chatting and telling him stories..

lit up an enjoyable Olivia Connecticut reserve

19990

[Sasquatch]

Enjoyed the stars and full moon tonight. Had a good hour with my 15yr old just chatting and telling him stories..

lit up an enjoyable Olivia Connecticut reserve

19990

My FIL smokes those. He has me hooked on them now. Those chats with my boy are the best. I truly hope he is getting something out of them. I know I do.

[TJC44]

Enjoy them while you can. CT used to have alot of tobacco farms. They are going the way of the dinosaur and being replaced by subdivisions. The land is too expensive to farm anymore. All of the tobacco barns are disappearing too.

[LivoniaDan]

Enjoyed the stars and full moon tonight. Had a good hour with my 15yr old just chatting and telling him stories..

lit up an enjoyable Olivia Connecticut reserve

19990

Like some of the Oliva Cigars... My favorite: Oliva Serie O Maduro

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/oliva-serie-o-maduro-cigars/1410436/

[Jester-ND]

Have to admit... some of the Cigars I am wanting to sample seem to be in short supply or sold out. Maybe it's just one's I want to try.

[hawgrider]

As soon as the weather breaks I've got some nice ones to burn.

[KnuteFartne]

FIL gave me this one today. Never heard of Chillin Moose cigars. Sitting by the fire now giving it a shot. Smooth draw but that's about it. Little to no flavor. I don't think I'll even finish it. But I will go get another glass of whiskey. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230409/be5c04075a35da079149d638d0cd9410.jpg

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[Mad Trapper]

One more time......what cigar?

22220

[Jester-ND]

seen ads for em... was never tempted to get them. didn't really consider them premium. got lots of random premium ones in samplers to try yet!

[Jester-ND]

weather was finally nice enough for a sample stogie...

Macanudo inspirado white

22524

[Jester-ND]

forgot to post this year's firework lighter...

monte cristo classic series

23618

[Sasquatch]

forgot to post this year's firework lighter...

monte cristo classic series

23618

I got a box of those and really enjoyed them.

This week while camping I had a couple Arturo Fuente and Oliva.

[Sarge7402]

We have five stores that have a wide selection of cigars within the town limits. they have at least 20 to 30 different brands in each store ranging from $3 on up. Yes, I'm doing my darndest to try every one they have, but its a hurculean labor

[hawgrider]

Corn at deer camp is about 8 ft tall.

24060

[KnuteFartne]

Just finished up the little ones birthday party. Kids are gone, everything is pretty much cleaned up, her and HN are in bed so big daddy gets to enjoy a fire, whiskey and a cigar.

FJ Hernandez. Never had one before. Decent smoke. Excellent draw. Earth tones with a hint of leather and spice. I'd smoke it again.

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[Slippy]

All you need is a sleeping wild bird to round out the perfect evening...:violin:


Just finished up the little ones birthday party. Kids are gone, everything is pretty much cleaned up, her and HN are in bed so big daddy gets to enjoy a fire, whiskey and a cigar.

FJ Hernandez. Never had one before. Decent smoke. Excellent draw. Earth tones with a hint of leather and spice. I'd smoke it again.

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[1skrewsloose]

Going back a few posts, 1 lb. tobacco-$15.00, 3 boxes of RYO tubes, $2.50/ea. equals $7.50 a carton. Store boughts are around $80.00/carton.

[StratBastard]

Going back a few posts, 1 lb. tobacco-$15.00, 3 boxes of RYO tubes, $2.50/ea. equals $7.50 a carton. Store boughts are around $80.00/carton.

With the taxes in Oregon, a carton of smoxe is $112. I too have a good stash of rolling stuff for the back end... after my 20 cartons are gone (I figure to cut down/ration when I have to, a carton should last a month). I had a drum of American Spirit that kinda got lost in the shuffle and sat on the shelf for 8 years. It was fine. Altogether over 2 years of smoxe stashed. :)

[KnuteFartne]

Tonight Arturo Fuente and I are sitting out by the fire enjoying each other's company while having a glass of whiskey.

Sound track by Chicago 17

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[Jester-ND]

Fired up an olivia last night on my newly finished deck, whilst stargazing with my kids, was glorious!

[Prepared One]

With the taxes in Oregon, a carton of smoxe is $112. I too have a good stash of rolling stuff for the back end... after my 20 cartons are gone (I figure to cut down/ration when I have to, a carton should last a month). I had a drum of American Spirit that kinda got lost in the shuffle and sat on the shelf for 8 years. It was fine. Altogether over 2 years of smoxe stashed. :)

$112 bucks! I remember when they were around 7 or 8 bucks, and I bitched about it then. Glad I quit smoking years ago. Now I can spend all that money on booze. :bounce:

[KnuteFartne]

Just got back from a luau and now enjoying an Arturo Fuente and IPA while overlooking the Honolulu marina and skyline.

Tomorrow is Pearl Harbor. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240322/c3f81a3dca9e4314786527df877f7df8.jpg

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[Jester-ND]

first stick of the year, a Romeo y Julieta crafted by AJ Fernandez. was a perfect evening to sit out back and watch the sunset!

[Slippy]

first stick of the year, a Romeo y Julieta crafted by AJ Fernandez. was a perfect evening to sit out back and watch the sunset!

Pics of sunset not loading there J-Man!

[Jester-ND]

Pics of sunset not loading there J-Man!

hard to upload them..... Believe it or not, youngest one here...... still use a flip-phone... not sorry!

[Slippy]

hard to upload them..... Believe it or not, youngest one here...... still use a flip-phone... not sorry!

SMARTEST ONE HERE!

Fixed it for you, Kid!

PS I'm looking at a non-smart phone when my current phone craps out!

[Jester-ND]

I have never had a smart phone. In my opinion, they rot your brain! people used to have had to remember shit! now it is at the tip of your finger. if you lost your phone, how many of your contacts #ers would any of us actually remember?

[Jester-ND]

Rocky Patel the edge was the firework starter this year! was better than I was expecting .

[Sasquatch]

Rocky Patel the edge was the firework starter this year! was better than I was expecting .

Solid cigar right there.

I've been on an Oliva kick lately. Get the 12 sampler pack from Cigars International. I usually limit myself to a cigar on Friday and Saturday, occasionally on a Sunday. Today I had 3 cigars. One while smoking the Tri-tip and grilling burgers and dogs, one after the meal and one while lighting off fireworks with the kids.

[hawgrider]

Rocky Patel the edge was the firework starter this year! was better than I was expecting .

The Rocky Patel edge never disappoints and is one of the best values for a good stick out there!

[LivoniaDan]

Solid cigar right there.

I've been on an Oliva kick lately. Get the 12 sampler pack from Cigars International. I usually limit myself to a cigar on Friday and Saturday, occasionally on a Sunday. Today I had 3 cigars. One while smoking the Tri-tip and grilling burgers and dogs, one after the meal and one while lighting off fireworks with the kids.

Used to like the Oliva O series - Double Maduro

[Denton]

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/pistoff-kristoff-cigars/1514579/

Back in the days when I enjoyed a nice smoke, a Pistoff was my favorite.

[Jester-ND]

Think I have finally turned a corner in my puffing life. Lit up a cigar I hadn't tried before from my sampler in the past, half-way thru it I realized I didn't really enjoy it, and that killed my whole mood! So I will now only smoke/purchase those which I really enjoy and quit dabbling in others!

My select list I'm fixin go to battle with from henceforth....

Olivia connecticut
Monte Cristo Classic
Romeo y Julietta by aj fernandez
E.P Carillo Encore
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Gurkha Beauty

as you can see, I prefer connecticut wrapper and a creamier, mild-mid

[hawgrider]

I just re upped and ordered 2 bales of banditos from Cigars International.
The smooth and sweet have a wonderful Sumatra wrapper on them.

[hawgrider]

Think I have finally turned a corner in my puffing life. Lit up a cigar I hadn't tried before from my sampler in the past, half-way thru it I realized I didn't really enjoy it, and that killed my whole mood! So I will now only smoke/purchase those which I really enjoy and quit dabbling in others!

My select list I'm fixin go to battle with from henceforth....

Olivia connecticut
Monte Cristo Classic
Romeo y Julietta by aj fernandez
E.P Carillo Encore
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
Gurkha Beauty

as you can see, I prefer connecticut wrapper and a creamier, mild-mid

I started with Connecticut wrappers but after a year or so I prefer the dark wrappers now.

[Innkeeper]

The humidor is getting a bit low, that was my first of the season, but I usually enjoy one a week on the back porch while the dogs play.
And when a friend or Army buddy drops by we enjoy one with a nice glass of whiskey or a few beers and recall old happenings or catch up on new ones.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241007/9de4fe06aecfdc71426877284361d0bb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241007/77a9e1816c188a5576fdc1fb0b362a1f.jpg

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[hawgrider]

The humidor is getting a bit low, that was my first of the season, but I usually enjoy one a week on the back porch while the dogs play.
And when a friend or Army buddy drops by we enjoy one with a nice glass of whiskey or a few beers and recall old happenings or catch up on new ones.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241007/9de4fe06aecfdc71426877284361d0bb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241007/77a9e1816c188a5576fdc1fb0b362a1f.jpg

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I spy some tasty sticks in that humidor!

[Innkeeper]

I spy some tasty sticks in that humidor!Yes, sir, and my humidor is part of my prepping. Cigars aren't a luxury in a bad situation, they are a must-have for relaxing the nerves.

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[Jester-ND]

did pick up a couple of sticks in Ft Lauterdale, as our hotel was connected to neptune cigar shop. Planned to sample them on the cruise. Got a Padron Damaso and an arturo fuente chateau fuente. only sampled the Damaso on the boat. it was good (not great imo).

[hawgrider]

did pick up a couple of sticks in Ft Lauterdale, as our hotel was connected to neptune cigar shop. Planned to sample them on the cruise. Got a Padron Damaso and an arturo fuente chateau fuente. only sampled the Damaso on the boat. it was good (not great imo).

Cruise? Where did you go?

[Sasquatch]

did pick up a couple of sticks in Ft Lauterdale, as our hotel was connected to neptune cigar shop. Planned to sample them on the cruise. Got a Padron Damaso and an arturo fuente chateau fuente. only sampled the Damaso on the boat. it was good (not great imo).

Arturo Fuentes are one of my goto's. I think you'll like it.

[Jester-ND]

Cruise? Where did you go?

disney cruise to the bahamas, in-laws treat

[hawgrider]

disney cruise to the bahamas, in-laws treat

Sweet! Nice change in weather there!