The cigar thread

[Sasquatch]

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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[mlodell07]

Can't say I've had a Rocky I didn't like. I seem to prefer cigars with a Cameroon wrapper. CAO used to make a Cameroon that was my go to, but they stopped making them for whatever reason. I bought this Rocky Patel Cameroon a few weeks ago which may become my new go to. Tasted great and had a good draw. Good topic by the way!


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[hawgrider]

This will be a good thread.

Yes can't say Ive ever smoked a bad Rocky. My favorite anybody can afford Rockey Patel is the "Edge" The Edge Sumatra is also very good. I like the Pardon 2000 as well for a not too pricey cigar.
http://www.noblego.de/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/34839f3415d3e2f821068b7b9ffc9599/r/o/rocky_patel_edge_maduro_toro_2_.jpg

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My favorite working cigars would be Clint Eastwood approved they are called Banditoes cheroots from Cigar International they come in a bail wrapped in burlap. They are small and have a Sumatra wrapper very tasty short smokes.


http://img.cigarsinternational.com/l/500/cs/y/cs-yya.jpg
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/12423/bandidos/

[Gambit]

I only started to smoke. and its only been cigars and tobacco pipes. only do it once a month and I kind like Tatiana Dolce Honey that my wife got me but I do cheat with the sweet/mild 1$ ones but I was told by my brother inlaw to try Maker's Mark 562 Torpedo but he said something about brown sugar or molasses I guess its better when you dip them in those I guess not sure
I need the pro's to tell me about that

[hawgrider]

I only started to smoke. and its only been cigars and tobacco pipes. only do it once a month and I kind like Tatiana Dolce Honey that my wife got me but I do cheat with the sweet/mild 1$ ones but I was told by my brother inlaw to try Maker's Mark 562 Torpedo but he said something about brown sugar or molasses I guess its better when you dip them in those I guess not sure
I need the pro's to tell me about that

Sweet and Milds Nooooooooooooooooooo Swisher Sweets Nooooooooooooooo your much better off with a Backwoods.

I myself do not care for the Makers Mark cigars. Some like them but I prefer nothing infused in my cigars. "Acid" cigars are absolutely horrible!!! OMG those things are so nasty.

Follow along in this thread Gambit and you will learn about some very tasty fairly affordable cigars and some expensive ones to. But once you smoke a real Dominican or Nicaragua cigar you will never go back to those HOT machine rolled nasty things they try to pass of as a cigar.

[Doc Holliday]

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rofl

[Arklatex]

I smoked a cigar I bought at this store in Colorado once. It was great!

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[Sasquatch]

I smoked a cigar I bought at this store in Colorado once. It was great!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/b3656bfd85aa2ae4c684e659dc83de65.jpg
They call that wacky tobaccy.

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[Gambit]

i wonder if they have that here in KY if ever legalized

[hawgrider]

I smoked a cigar I bought at this store in Colorado once. It was great!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/b3656bfd85aa2ae4c684e659dc83de65.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyjlxIcu8AM

[Gambit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4pN9t8qcYE

[hawgrider]

Rocky Patel olde world reserve. Tonight round a campfire.

.44 Magnum cigar cutter.

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[Sasquatch]

Rocky Patel olde world reserve. Tonight round a campfire.

.44 Magnum cigar cutter.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/stuff/20160610_184942_zpsqyaalcwf.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/stuff/20160610_184942_zpsqyaalcwf.jpg.html)

Tis a beautiful thing!

[DerBiermeister]

What's your goto/favorite cigar?

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Squatch -- don't want to rain on your parade. I fully understand the desire for a damn good smoke. I personally can't touch the stuff (smoking in general) anymore. Damn near killed me (cigarettes) some 25 years ago. I was one of the fortunate ones -- I quit cold turkey and it honestly was the easiest thing I've ever done. 3 days of mild discomfort and I was done with that nasty habit forever.
I don't desire cigarettes .. but I can see myself liking a good cigar. However, I will never test that theory. You know the old saying .... "I am one puff away from a pack a day".

[hawgrider]

Squatch -- don't want to rain on your parade. I fully understand the desire for a damn good smoke. I personally can't touch the stuff (smoking in general) anymore. Damn near killed me (cigarettes) some 25 years ago. I was one of the fortunate ones -- I quit cold turkey and it honestly was the easiest thing I've ever done. 3 days of mild discomfort and I was done with that nasty habit forever.
I don't desire cigarettes .. but I can see myself liking a good cigar. However, I will never test that theory. You know the old saying .... "I am one puff away from a pack a day".No inhaling with a cigar generally.

[DerBiermeister]

No inhaling with a cigar generally.

I know for many you are correct -- but back then I smoked cigars too .......... and I couldn't keep from inhaling.

I was a heavy smoker -- I was pushing 3 packs a day and had been that way for many years/

[hawgrider]

This is a tasty one. 1 inch into it and its very good. Earthy notes, hint of chocolate. Nice ash so far.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/stuff/20160610_215829_zpsn4qarwne.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/stuff/20160610_215829_zpsn4qarwne.jpg.html)

[Inor]

I'm stuck in ****ing Canada this weekend, so I picked up a Romeo y Juliet (Cuban). It is pretty good but in all honesty, most of the stoogies from Dominican Republic are equally as good.

Did I mention that I hate Canada? It's Friday night and I have about a 350 mile drive back to Ottawa tomorrow. I think I am going to step back outside and finish my stoogie, then drink too many beers.

Later gators!

[hawgrider]

I'm stuck in ****ing Canada this weekend, so I picked up a Romeo y Juliet (Cuban). It is pretty good but in all honesty, most of the stoogies from Dominican Republic are equally as good.

Did I mention that I hate Canada? It's Friday night and I have about a 350 mile drive back to Ottawa tomorrow. I think I am going to step back outside and finish my stoogie, then drink too many beers.

Later gators!
Yup Cubans ain't what they used to since the 1957 or so.

[hawgrider]

Excellent draw fairly even burn I'll need a roach clip for this one its tasty

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[Sasquatch]

Squatch -- don't want to rain on your parade. I fully understand the desire for a damn good smoke. I personally can't touch the stuff (smoking in general) anymore. Damn near killed me (cigarettes) some 25 years ago. I was one of the fortunate ones -- I quit cold turkey and it honestly was the easiest thing I've ever done. 3 days of mild discomfort and I was done with that nasty habit forever.
I don't desire cigarettes .. but I can see myself liking a good cigar. However, I will never test that theory. You know the old saying .... "I am one puff away from a pack a day".

Glad to hear you kicked the habit. We need more Patriots around. Maybe we can figure out a way to get all the progressives to take up smoking?

[Sasquatch]

My selection for this evening is a Rocky Patel catch 22. A less expensive RP but still a smooth draw and good flavor. Goes well with my Stone IPA.

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[hawgrider]

My selection for this evening is a Rocky Patel catch 22. A less expensive RP but still a smooth draw and good flavor. Goes well with my Stone IPA.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/d6af4ecf4e176ba4ee682e3fb3a49fa3.jpg

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I haven't seen that one before I'll have to look for one and try it.

[mlodell07]

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Had this one last night. Other than the metal band it wasn't anything special. Tasted a bit better farther into it but was difficult to smoke. Feel free to pass on this if you cross its path


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[Slippy]

This thread is motivating me to pick back up the Cee-Gar hobby. I stopped for no reason a few years ago. Maybe it was the vague recollection of Mrs Slippy pushing me away as I attempted an open mouth smooch...and her saying that I smelled like a Nasty Assed Smoke Filled Brewery or some such nonsense...

Anyway, I may buy me a good cigar for our summer trip to the mountains. Its just too freakin' hot to light anything up here at Slippy Lodge, freakin' summertime is here and she is pissed!

On a side note, does anyone put stock in the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 lists?

http://top25.cigaraficionado.com/

[hawgrider]

This thread is motivating me to pick back up the Cee-Gar hobby. I stopped for no reason a few years ago. Maybe it was the vague recollection of Mrs Slippy pushing me away as I attempted an open mouth smooch...and her saying that I smelled like a Nasty Assed Smoke Filled Brewery or some such nonsense...

Anyway, I may buy me a good cigar for our summer trip to the mountains. Its just too freakin' hot to light anything up here at Slippy Lodge, freakin' summertime is here and she is pissed!

On a side note, does anyone put stock in the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 lists?

http://top25.cigaraficionado.com/Yes I used to follow that list. Its a good reference to watch and see whats what for the year. I find the ratings helpful in finding a good smoke. Low 90's to mid 90's almost always guarantee a satisfying smoke.

[hawgrider]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/ef06ebf63d0fd0cf6617c16a27881989.jpg

Had this one last night. Other than the metal band it wasn't anything special. Tasted a bit better farther into it but was difficult to smoke. Feel free to pass on this if you cross its path


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Thats to bad as the wrapper was nice and dark and oily looking.

[Infidel]

I've been pleased with just about every Romeo y Julieta I've ever tried. Alas since I quit smoking I can only allow myself one a year on the anniversary of a friends death.

-Infidel

[mlodell07]

Thats to bad as the wrapper was nice and dark and oily looking.

I know, that was really why I bought it. I got sold the sizzle without the steak


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[Sasquatch]

Thought I grabbed a Rocky Patel today but twas a Romeo y Julieta. Oh well, both good in my book.

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Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!

[hawgrider]

Thought I grabbed a Rocky Patel today but twas a Romeo y Julieta. Oh well, both good in my book.

2442

Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!
They make some good stogies. Im due for one of thoses or maybe a nice Punch.... decisions decisions.

[mlodell07]

It's time!!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/b7f75784c1080787e0df2826d18f213d.jpg

Bought this with the intention to enjoy while on vacation last week but never happened. I've waited long enough, so here goes


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[hawgrider]

Thats going to be very tasty smoke. I thoroughly enjoyed the one I had a few years back.

[mlodell07]

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2 thumbs up on this one


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[Sasquatch]

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2 thumbs up on this one


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Damn! Looks like a nice draw.

[hawgrider]

The ash is perfect.

[Sasquatch]

Independence day calls for something special. Tonight I decided to break out the Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary stoogie.

2479

Happy 4th everyone and God bless our great nation!

[A Watchman]

What king of Squatch are ya? Grow some hair on your knuckles will ya?

[hawgrider]

Independence day calls for something special. Tonight I decided to break out the Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary stoogie.

2479

Happy 4th everyone and God bless our great nation!The 15th anniversaries are pretty good. How was yours?

[BlackDog]

I need to smoke a cigar so I can post here.
A couple weekends ago I had a few cigars that were just amazing. They had an amazing bloom and I wish I could have taken a picture of them to post here. It was a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it was a weekend "Digital Detox" retreat so no phones/cameras/computers allowed. It was at a beautiful farm B&B in southern VA so it was a great weekend. I smoked like 5 cigars while I was there. I can't remember what all they were but one was an Party Short ('02 Partagas Short) and another was a RASS ('04 Ramone Allones Specially Selected). I think there was a Cohiba in the mix as well.

[hawgrider]

I need to smoke a cigar so I can post here.
A couple weekends ago I had a few cigars that were just amazing. They had an amazing bloom and I wish I could have taken a picture of them to post here. It was a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it was a weekend "Digital Detox" retreat so no phones/cameras/computers allowed. It was at a beautiful farm B&B in southern VA so it was a great weekend. I smoked like 5 cigars while I was there. I can't remember what all they were but one was an Party Short ('02 Partagas Short) and another was a RASS ('04 Ramone Allones Specially Selected). I think there was a Cohiba in the mix as well.I haven't run across the RASS. I like the Partagas. The Cohiba have some real dark wrappers on some of them. Pricey but yummy.

[Sasquatch]

The 15th anniversaries are pretty good. How was yours?
Not as much flavor as I would've liked but smooth draw. I'll put it in the pretty good category.

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[shootbrownelk]

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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ooops, sorry Sasquach. I thought this was some new information on the Slick-Willie/ Monica hook-up. I don't smoke.

[Sasquatch]

Having an Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva. Friend gave it to me last night. This is a lot of cigar but pretty tasty.

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[OSFG]

What is it about phallic shaped items and the mouth??? and sucking....

sounds gay to me....

[OSFG]

....Friend gave it to me last night. This is a lot of cigar but pretty tasty.

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That's what she said....

[Sasquatch]

What is it about phallic shaped items and the mouth??? and sucking....

sounds gay to me....
I always liken it to sucking on a nipple but hey whatever you're into man.

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[OSFG]

I always liken it to sucking on a nipple but hey whatever you're into man.

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I'm long past the point of being able to judge... Not being a cigar aficionado, what is it that best adds to the flavor...proper moisture content or just the tobacco leaf in particular?

[Sasquatch]

I'm long past the point of being able to judge... Not being a cigar aficionado, what is it that best adds to the flavor...proper moisture content or just the tobacco leaf in particular?
As I understand it it is kinda like wine. It all depends on what regions the tobacco is grown in. Different regions (with different soils) produce different flavors.

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[OSFG]

NEver got into it...but always loved the smell of old man Gibsons Pipe back when I was 8... The smell and the the taste are not compatible always....

Old man Gibson..burned coal at his fire place...Mrs. Gibson gave me coffee...and they had a dog named Nigger on a 50 yard cable run out back...loved that dog....

1976.... good times.....

[Sasquatch]

NEver got into it...but always loved the smell of old man Gibsons Pipe back when I was 8... The smell and the the taste are not compatible always....

Old man Gibson..burned coal at his fire place...Mrs. Gibson gave me coffee...and they had a dog named Nigger on a 50 yard cable run out back...loved that dog....

1976.... good times.....

Sounds like a great memory. The pipe is a whole other animal. Have never partaken myself but has a friend that smokes one when we go camping. I love the flavorful smell. Might have to try it one of these days.

[A Watchman]

NEver got into it...but always loved the smell of old man Gibsons Pipe back when I was 8... The smell and the the taste are not compatible always....

Old man Gibson..burned coal at his fire place...Mrs. Gibson gave me coffee...and they had a dog named Nigger on a 50 yard cable run out back...loved that dog....

1976.... good times.....


Screw the cigars........ I wanna hear about the dog named ******.

[A Watchman]

Screw the cigars........ I wanna hear about the dog named ******.


Holy Crap!!!!! I have been censored on the OTP. ^^^^^^^^^^

[hawgrider]

Love it how the non smokers like to butcher up a cool thread. Excellent work fellas.

[Arklatex]

Love it how the non smokers like to butcher up a cool thread. Excellent work fellas.
You gotta admit that OSFG perfectly executed the That's what she said joke. Lol.

[hawgrider]

You gotta admit that OSFG perfectly executed the That's what she said joke. Lol.
Its classic OTP I'm just giveing them a hard time. Its the hairy ones thread hes not complaining.:D

[A Watchman]

Love it how the non smokers like to butcher up a cool thread. Excellent work fellas.

Personally ....... I think we added quite a nice touch to it. It needed a little color. I will add, that I was surprised that my repeat referral to a dog named ****** was edited, even though it wasn't in the original post by another forum member. (A Watchman wonders what will happen this time, as he once again called out the dirty low down dog for who he is.)

[hawgrider]

Personally ....... I think we added quite a nice touch to it. It needed a little color. I will add, that I was surprised that my repeat referral to a dog named ****** was edited, even though it wasn't in the original post by another forum member. (A Watchman wonders what will happen this time, as he once again called out the dirty low down dog for who he is.)We didn't edit your word. The board has a automatic cuss filter. Im not even sure what you typed that the board filtered. All carry on the thread is fine I just threw my hat in the ring to mess with the non smokers. Carry on fellas this is OTP!:D

To by pass the cuss filter simply change the font color on a letter of the word.
Like this - ****

[A Watchman]

Just razzin ya, knew I would catch ya sober. I repeated the dog's name that was previously mentioned ....****** ...... and the filter picked up on it. It obviously is making an assumption on the color of the dog's skin. Typical stereotype as ****** does not always refer to a single color.

One more thing ....... a sober Mod ain't worth having. Get started and post it to prove it.

[hawgrider]

Alright you censor happy texan(Ark)your on my radar!

[hawgrider]

Just razzin ya, knew I would catch ya sober. I repeated the dog's name that was previously mentioned ....****** ...... and the filter picked up on it. It obviously is making an assumption on the color of the dog's skin. Typical stereotype as ****** does not always refer to a single color.

One more thing ....... a sober Mod ain't worth having. Get started and post it to prove it.Who said I was sober? I started with coffee royals today.

Its like Slippy said." In order to drink all day you have to ***** in the morning"

[Slippy]

NEver got into it...but always loved the smell of old man Gibsons Pipe back when I was 8... The smell and the the taste are not compatible always....

Old man Gibson..burned coal at his fire place...Mrs. Gibson gave me coffee...and they had a dog named Nigger on a 50 yard cable run out back...loved that dog....

1976.... good times.....

I wasn't there but I will bet all I'm worth that a few visits with Old Man Gibson is 10 times more valuable than most college degrees today.

And you get some PT in, courtesy of a dog named Niggger on a 50 yard cable run...

[A Watchman]

^^^^^ Which begs a question ..... Can a real Texan have his BOL in Oklahoma?

[Inor]

I wasn't there but I will bet all I'm worth that a few visits with Old Man Gibson is 10 times more valuable than most college degrees today.

And you get some PT in, courtesy of a dog named Niggger on a 50 yard cable run...

Every boy needs an Old Man Gibson in his life to grow up a real man. I have my good buddy Harold. We had supper with him and his wife last night. It broke my heart because he will be one of the few things I will miss about living in MN.

[Sasquatch]

Love it how the non smokers like to butcher up a cool thread. Excellent work fellas.

Yeah!!!!!!

I hate to be a nagger but all you Negro's get out of my thread! :punch::biggun::bongodrums:

[A Watchman]

Don't they call some cigars Negro's?

[Slippy]

Don't they call some cigars Negro's?

Mrs Slippy' s mom respectfully calls them Niggras. All the respectable southern ladies did in her generation.

[A Watchman]

Mrs Slippy' s mom respectfully calls them Niggras. All the respectable southern ladies did in her generation.

That is too funny ^^^^^^ Because I know it to be true. My Mom and all of our east Texas kinfolk were being polite and upstanding citizens or so they thought. Huh?


Niggra - a less controversial term for African Americans, NOT to be confused with ******. Niggra is not meant to cause offense to anyone. It's like saying "Brotha"

female ******.

****** 1: Dayum! Look at that niggra's huge ass!

[azrancher]

Sounds like a great memory. The pipe is a whole other animal. Have never partaken myself but has a friend that smokes one when we go camping. I love the flavorful smell. Might have to try it one of these days.I smoked a pipe when I was young, good smelling pipe tobacco tastes the worst.

Rancher

[hawgrider]

Don't they call some cigars Negro's?


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[Sasquatch]

Don't they call some cigars Negro's?

Negro in Spanish is black so it makes sense.

[A Watchman]

Si Senor.

[Arklatex]

^^^^^ Which begs a question ..... Can a real Texan have his BOL in Oklahoma?
Of course. Nobody would suspect that!

[Sasquatch]

Tonight was a good night. Sitting on my patio with a good cigar, Belching Beaver IPA and watching my new fish pond.

2585

My cigar of choice tonight was Partagas Black Label and it is a fine cigar. Full bodied and rich with a smooth draw. I highly recommend this SOB!

Here's a link if you want to read up on it: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/11789/partagas-black-label/

*ICYMI* The plant in the picture is my Venus fly trap. Who doesn't like a plant that eats meat!

[hawgrider]

Partagas cigar are tasty. Love a dark oily wrapper. Excellent choice Sasquatch!

[Arklatex]

I want one of those belching beavers. Yall must have some badass beer stores out there.

[A Watchman]

I haven't had a cigar since I was a young lad. This thread has me hammering to try one .......

[shootbrownelk]

NEver got into it...but always loved the smell of old man Gibsons Pipe back when I was 8... The smell and the the taste are not compatible always....

Old man Gibson..burned coal at his fire place...Mrs. Gibson gave me coffee...and they had a dog named Nigger on a 50 yard cable run out back...loved that dog....

1976.... good times.....

Careful with that pipe tobacco smell memory....Charles Nelson Reilly was a pipe smoker...he sucked on other things besides his pipe too....or so I was told.

[Arklatex]

Yall can go get some cuban cigars now.

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/10/14/have-stogie-worry-free-us-lifts-restrictions-on-cuban-rum-and-cigars/

[hawgrider]

I picked up 2 bales of Bandidos from CI the other day. Plan on torching a few this weekend.

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/l/500/cs/y/cs-yya.jpg
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/12423/bandidos/






Yall can go get some cuban cigars now.

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/10/14/have-stogie-worry-free-us-lifts-restrictions-on-cuban-rum-and-cigars/
Never had one yet. Ill probably wait until they hit a shelf in a local stogie shop.

[BucketBack]

Obama is signing an EO Monday allowing folks to bring in Cuban Rum and Cigars

[Sasquatch]

I picked up 2 bales of Bandidos from CI the other day. Plan on torching a few this weekend.

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/l/500/cs/y/cs-yya.jpg
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/cigars/12423/bandidos/






Never had one yet. Ill probably wait until they hit a shelf in a local stogie shop.
I may need to try those!

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[hawgrider]

I may need to try those!

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I really like a Sumatra wrapper. These are good short smokes Clint Eastwood style cheroots. Nice to knaw on and reasonably priced. They were back ordered for a couple months they are a big seller for CI. they just got them in stock the other day.

[hawgrider]

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[Inor]

Never had one yet. Ill probably wait until they hit a shelf in a local stogie shop.

Once in a great while I get them (genuine Cubans) when I am in Canada. They are crazy expensive, around $35 (CAD) each. But they are a treat once in a while.

[BlackDog]

Once in a great while I get them (genuine Cubans) when I am in Canada. They are crazy expensive, around $35 (CAD) each. But they are a treat once in a while.
A lot of what you're paying there is tax. Cuban cigars purchased in the right places are really no more expensive than non-cubans.

[Inor]

A lot of what you're paying there is tax. Cuban cigars purchased in the right places are really no more expensive than non-cubans.

In Canada, I am sure most of it is tax. Canadians are worse than democrats; they have never met a tax they didn't love.

[Slippy]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20161015_140304_zpsebst1fju.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20161015_140304_zpsebst1fju.jpg.html)

Even though we cannot see their faces, I'll bet there are smiles on everyone's mugs! Enjoy the finer things in life my friends!!

[hawgrider]

Even though we cannot see their faces, I'll bet there are smiles on everyone's mugs! Enjoy the finer things in life my friends!!Yes sir we was smoking salmon and drinking whiskey and cokes and I was partaking in a bandido ceegar smilin like a Cheshire cat.

[mhans]

I smoked a cigar I bought at this store in Colorado once. It was great!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/b3656bfd85aa2ae4c684e659dc83de65.jpg

Hell yeah.... That's what I'm talking about!!!

[hawgrider]

What have you been firing up Sasquatch?

[KnuteFartne]

What have you been firing up Sasquatch?
Nothing lately. It's been too cold to sit out on my porch and enjoy one. Had a hankerin' though. Think I might need to have me one this weekend. How about you, anything good?

Sent from a Galaxy S5 far far away.

[hawgrider]

Nothing lately. It's been too cold to sit out on my porch and enjoy one. Had a hankerin' though. Think I might need to have me one this weekend. How about you, anything good?

Sent from a Galaxy S5 far far away.My family bought me a few but like you the weather hasn't cooperated so Ive been saving them for the entrance of spring.

Had a few of those Banditos I ordered a while back for the drive home from work but thats about it.

[KnuteFartne]

My family bought me a few but like you the weather hasn't cooperated so Ive been saving them for the entrance of spring.

Had a few of those Banditos I ordered a while back for the drive home from work but thats about it.
I just got my new edition on Cigar International yesterday. I'm going to have to poke through it and see if anything peaks my interest.

Sent from a Galaxy S5 far far away.

[juskom95]

Nothing lately. It's been too cold to sit out on my porch and enjoy one. Had a hankerin' though. Think I might need to have me one this weekend. How about you, anything good?

That is the first thing I did when it started warming up here.

Cigar and bourbon, makes a good evening!


I just got my new edition on Cigar International yesterday. I'm going to have to poke through it and see if anything peaks my interest.


My parents purchased me a couple of variety packs last year (I'm still a cigar newbie) and I'm about out now.

[hawgrider]

I just got my new edition on Cigar International yesterday. I'm going to have to poke through it and see if anything peaks my interest.

Sent from a Galaxy S5 far far away.

Thats where I get my bales of banditos

[hawgrider]

That is the first thing I did when it started warming up here.

Cigar and bourbon, makes a good evening!



My parents purchased me a couple of variety packs last year (I'm still a cigar newbie) and I'm about out now.

Well then I expect to see you in this thread in the future then. If you need newbie recommendations let us know.

[juskom95]

Well then I expect to see you in this thread in the future then. If you need newbie recommendations let us know.

I have an empty humidor (or will by tomorrow) and I'm still learning what I like.

Besides, what's more MANLY than Kentucky Bourbon and a good Cigar!

[hawgrider]

I have an empty humidor (or will by tomorrow) and I'm still learning what I like.

Besides, what's more MANLY than Kentucky Bourbon and a good Cigar! My humidor is partially full of my banditos. It used to be full of absolutley nothing but premium stogies but... Money is a bitch right now so I had to slim down on my expensive cigar habit and it give my kids something to buy me for fathers, day, birthday, and Christmas.

Maybe we should do a few Humidor posts? I'm down to one decent humidor now. Maybe I'll take a few pics of it tonight.

[juskom95]

My humidor is partially full of my banditos. It used to be full of absolutley nothing but premium stogies but... Money is a bitch right now so I had to slim down on my expensive cigar habit and it give my kids something to buy me for fathers, day, birthday, and Christmas.
Same here. The bright side, the local Liquor Barn has a walk in humidor and a few of the 'budget cigars' which are decent. If I get my car fixed tonight I might go over.

Of course if I break my car, I might need the liquor there too, so it might be a trip either way!


Maybe we should do a few Humidor posts? I'm down to one decent humidor now. Maybe I'll take a few pics of it tonight.
I just got my first. It is wedged in between my extra magazines and other geekery right now.

[hawgrider]

Same here. The bright side, the local Liquor Barn has a walk in humidor and a few of the 'budget cigars' which are decent. If I get my car fixed tonight I might go over.

Of course if I break my car, I might need the liquor there too, so it might be a trip either way!


I just got my first. It is wedged in between my extra magazines and other geekery right now.

Best quality "budget" cigar in my opinion is the Glorious Rocky Patel "Edge" It burns for about 40 minutes or so and is oh so tasty! They used to run 2 for 5 bucks but now they are buy one get one for about 8 dollars now at the big smoke shops like smokers outlet/wild bills. May be able to find some deals on them in mail order. I buy those local.

Bahia makes some decent budget cigars. Ive had a few boxes of those.

[KnuteFartne]

The Edge is a favorite of mine.

Sent from a Galaxy S5 far far away.

[Camel923]

Fonseca number 1

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oSBYqzIelA8

http://www.topcubans.com/cuban-cigars/no.-1,39.htm

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[darsk20]

Wish I still had my humidor. Right when I started getting good and into the hobby I get a job with a zero nicotine policy. If I get caught smoking even outside of work I get fired. No joy.

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[juskom95]

Wish I still had my humidor. Right when I started getting good and into the hobby I get a job with a zero nicotine policy. If I get caught smoking even outside of work I get fired. No joy.


Health insurance requirement?

[hawgrider]

Wish I still had my humidor. Right when I started getting good and into the hobby I get a job with a zero nicotine policy. If I get caught smoking even outside of work I get fired. No joy.

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Thats insane and disturbing that some company has that kinda of power over personal time.

[hawgrider]

Fonseca number 1

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oSBYqzIelA8

http://www.topcubans.com/cuban-cigars/no.-1,39.htm

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Looks interesting for a 8.00 stick. Actual cuban? I just glanced at the website.

[Camel923]

Looks interesting for a 8.00 stick. Actual cuban? I just glanced at the website.

Yes. I bought a box in Jamaica sealed with the Cuban Tax Stamp. Smoother than a babies hind end. A true pleasure. Now I can not vouch for the authenticity of the web sight cigars. I was trying to provide info. I was in St Martins for Christmas and New Years and no one had these. I was actively searching.

[Camel923]

Eureka gold from Costa Rica is a close second to the Fonseca number one IMHO. Passed these out at my daughters wedding. Pissed me off seeing some snow flakes take two drags and ditch it. They couldn't handle bourbon either.

[hawgrider]

Eureka gold from Costa Rica is a close second to the Fonseca number one IMHO. Passed these out at my daughters wedding. Pissed me off seeing some snow flakes take two drags and ditch it. They couldn't handle bourbon either.

Thats sucks what a bunch of retards..... makes ya wanna just start punching them in the face!

[hawgrider]

Yes. I bought a box in Jamaica sealed with the Cuban Tax Stamp. Smoother than a babies hind end. A true pleasure. Now I can not vouch for the authenticity of the web sight cigars. I was trying to provide info. I was in St Martins for Christmas and New Years and no one had these. I was actively searching.

What a treat lucky you! I have yet to try a actual cuban. I have heard though that the quality has not been the same since the pre John F Kennedy days of vanilla tasting cigars I believe were the pre 1957's ?

[Camel923]

What a treat lucky you! I have yet to try a actual cuban. I have heard though that the quality has not been the same since the pre John F Kennedy days of vanilla tasting cigars I believe were the pre 1957's ?

I wouldn't have any first hand experience with that so I will have to take the old timers word for it. I have had a number of different Cubans and they are not all equal. Some are stronger., different flavors and aromas

[hawgrider]

I wouldn't have any first hand experience with that so I will have to take the old timers word for it. I have had a number of different Cubans and they are not all equal. Some are stronger., different flavors and aromas

Yeah me either only what I've read on some of the aficionados cigar rags.

[Arklatex]

Do yall inhale the smoke on those cigars? Just curious. I don't know the first thing about them.

[hawgrider]

Do yall inhale the smoke on those cigars? Just curious. I don't know the first thing about them. No not generally.

[juskom95]

Eureka gold from Costa Rica is a close second to the Fonseca number one IMHO. Passed these out at my daughters wedding. Pissed me off seeing some snow flakes take two drags and ditch it. They couldn't handle bourbon either.
Heresy! !!!

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[juskom95]

Im working through my samplet and found a "Mark Twain"

Not too bad

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[Camel923]

31493149Right now I am enjoying a Heineken and a hand made cigar I got in Marigot, Saint Martin. Very good but not quite as good as the Fonsaca number one.

[hawgrider]

Im working through my samplet and found a "Mark Twain"

Not too bad

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Um well ah where is the pic of that bad boy? Nice ash? How far into the cigar before the best taste ?

[Camel923]

Do yall inhale the smoke on those cigars? Just curious. I don't know the first thing about them.

No deep inhaling. It's not a cigarette. Unless you want to hurt yourself. More like a pipe.

[hawgrider]

Here is the humidor I kept. Nice and tight seal spanish cedar lined and smells oh so good!

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Things/20170224_195422_zpsdljdz4ng.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Things/20170224_195422_zpsdljdz4ng.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Things/20170224_195508_zps3tjualxt.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Things/20170224_195508_zps3tjualxt.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Things/20170224_195554_zps2cxaicwl.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Things/20170224_195554_zps2cxaicwl.jpg.html)

[hawgrider]

I had a Romeo and Julieta humidor/wine rack or box storage on the bottom but it was tough to keep them both full so I sold it.

Like this one. Not my pic

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Things/romeo-y-julieta-wine-rack-cabinet-humidor-two_1_989c4e4df35a7b2745b741acc41bd43f_zpsnrsuraml .jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Things/romeo-y-julieta-wine-rack-cabinet-humidor-two_1_989c4e4df35a7b2745b741acc41bd43f_zpsnrsuraml .jpg.html)

[BlackDog]

I had a Por Lorranaga Petite Corona one evening last week and a Cohiba Club (cigarillo) here and there on my way to/from work over the past couple weeks.

I can't afford a humidor of the size I'd need for my cigars so I store them in coolers (coolidors!). I have Spanish Cedar inside of them and use 65% humidification beads to keep the RH right. The lids are sealed with weatherstripping to hold in the humidity.

Nothing fancy, but it works. I'll get a pic here in a little while and post it up.

[hawgrider]

I had a Por Lorranaga Petite Corona one evening last week and a Cohiba Club (cigarillo) here and there on my way to/from work over the past couple weeks.

I can't afford a humidor of the size I'd need for my cigars so I store them in coolers (coolidors!). I have Spanish Cedar inside of them and use 65% humidification beads to keep the RH right. The lids are sealed with weatherstripping to hold in the humidity.

Nothing fancy, but it works. I'll get a pic here in a little while and post it up.

Coolidors can be a good way to store the stogies for sure.

I find I really prefer my sticks at about 70 to 72 % humidity at about 70 degrees. I like to naw on the end of them so 65% is to dry for that. I've never had any issues with a tobacco bug spawn at that humidity level.
Most of the big store walk in humidors keep around 68 to 72% around here. Anything above 74% at 70 to 72 degrees one would be at risk for a bug spawn... not good for a humidor full of premium stogies.

[Reptilicus]

I'll have to follow this thread as my only experience with cigars has been an occasional Swisher Sweet!!! Although I have been known to roll up a blunt now and then!! But only for medicinal purposes!! Oh, wait, that isn't legal in Texas yet!! My bad!!! LOL

[hawgrider]

I'll have to follow this thread as my only experience with cigars has been an occasional Swisher Sweet!!! Although I have been known to roll up a blunt now and then!! But only for medicinal purposes!! Oh, wait, that isn't legal in Texas yet!! My bad!!! LOL

I loved the swisher sweets when I was young. Then I smoked my first Ashton and then my first Arturo Fuente and thought holy crap... machine rolled cigars suck. If you like the swisher sweets you will absolutely dig the Banditos from Cigar international. Oh man what a difference! If nothing else get some backwoods you'll never smoke another "hot"swisher sweet.

[Inor]

I loved the swisher sweets when I was young. Then I smoked my first Ashton and then my first Arturo Fuente and thought holy crap... machine rolled cigars suck. If you like the swisher sweets you will absolutely dig the Banditos from Cigar international. Oh man what a difference! If nothing else get some backwoods you'll never smoke another "hot"swisher sweet.

If we are talking cheap seegars... In college, I was all over Hav-A-Tampa Jewels! At $3.75 a box, I was set! I do not think they ever bothered to wash the pesticide off the tobacco before they "rolled" it, so it had decided chemical flavor. But damn! They even had a "genuine wood tip". :biglaugh:

[darsk20]

Health insurance requirement?
And we have a winner. Yep, as I understand it. Other than a few of those types of idiosyncrasies it's not a bad place to work. Generally very conservative. We still have a Christmas sing annually and it is called a Christmas sing, sorry snowflakes.

[A Watchman]

I loved the swisher sweets when I was young. Then I smoked my first Ashton and then my first Arturo Fuente and thought holy crap... machine rolled cigars suck. If you like the swisher sweets you will absolutely dig the Banditos from Cigar international. Oh man what a difference! If nothing else get some backwoods you'll never smoke another "hot"swisher sweet.

I haven't smoked a cigar since my early 20's, yep I was smoking the Swisher Sweets .... Banditos huh? ..... hmmm.

[BlackDog]

Coolidors can be a good way to store the stogies for sure.

I find I really prefer my sticks at about 70 to 72 % humidity at about 70 degrees. I like to naw on the end of them so 65% is to dry for that. I've never had any issues with a tobacco bug spawn at that humidity level.
Most of the big store walk in humidors keep around 68 to 72% around here. Anything above 74% at 70 to 72 degrees one would be at risk for a bug spawn... not good for a humidor full of premium stogies.
If you've got domestic (non-cuban) cigars you don't have to worry about tobacco beetles as it's all been pasteurized to kill any eggs.

I used to keep all my cigars at 70% but dropped it to 65% after having a few plug up while smoking outside in cold weather. I don't find them to be dry at all. My storage area rarely gets above 70 degrees so I'd be safe keeping them at 70RH. I've just found 65 to be my preference.

For cubans, though, I feel you can definitely get into beetle zone at 70% RH and temps above 70 degrees.

[hawgrider]

I haven't smoked a cigar since my early 20's, yep I was smoking the Swisher Sweets .... Banditos huh? ..... hmmm.

These little jewels are tasty. No binder just a Sumatra wrapper.
http://theoutdoortradingpost.com/showthread.php?5012-The-cigar-thread&p=70245&viewfull=1#post70245

[juskom95]

Um well ah where is the pic of that bad boy? Nice ash? How far into the cigar before the best taste ?

http://i.imgur.com/IdvT1pB.jpg

Bad picture (horrible phone) but it was pretty good at the halfway mark.

Another bonus, the wife didn't complain about the smell!

[hawgrider]

http://i.imgur.com/IdvT1pB.jpg

Bad picture (horrible phone) but it was pretty good at the halfway mark.

Another bonus, the wife didn't complain about the smell!
Sweet I'll have to snag one and try it. I like the dark wrappers

[juskom95]

I found these a couple months ago at the local Liquor Barn, they've been sold out every time I go back to buy them, but they were pretty decent.

https://www.bestcigarprices.com/cigar-directory/trader-jack-cigars/trader-jacks-kickin-cigars-24973/

https://assets.bestcigarprices.com/shopcontent/images/trader_jacks_kickin.jpg

More of a 'sweet,' taste but were pretty good for the price.

[Unclefred]

My wife and I smoke a lot of cigars. I love a maduro wrapper with a honduran filler. With the prices getting ever higher I'm smoking Consuegra from JR Cigars, 50 ring size. My wife likes the Mocambos, 38 ring size.

[hawgrider]

My wife and I smoke a lot of cigars. I love a maduro wrapper with a honduran filler. With the prices getting ever higher I'm smoking Consuegra from JR Cigars, 50 ring size. My wife likes the Mocambos, 38 ring size.

Maduros, Cameroon, Sumatra wrappers. Yum!

[swamp frog]

Acid 1400cc = nirvana

[hawgrider]

Acid 1400cc = nirvana

Whats the flavor infusion on that one?

[swamp frog]

Whats the flavor infusion on that one?
goodness?

have you or anyone else tried an ave maria templar?
I've been trying to decide if I want to order a few or not.

[hawgrider]

goodness?

have you or anyone else tried an ave maria templar?
I've been trying to decide if I want to order a few or not.

No sure havent. I do belive Ive had the 1400cc before though. That one was the best of the infused acids I tried.
Very aromatic if I remember correctly.

[swamp frog]

https://img.cigar.com/l/500/cs/m/cs-mwd.jpg?v=230684

this = kbye
Edit: Man O' War Ruination

[Sasquatch]

Tonight Rocky gets a good burn...

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[Unclefred]

Tonight Rocky gets a good burn...

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Rocky Patels are excellent. I just had a couple of the Fires.

[swamp frog]

Tonight Rocky gets a good burn...

3334

Nice! Do you have a special lighter for the "sticks"?

[hawgrider]

Nice! Do you have a special lighter for the "sticks"?

Wooden match or a torch for me.

[swamp frog]

This is what I need.
http://www.elighters.com/ttr001000.html
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/a-zlighters/tonino-lamborghini-il-toro-black-torch-flame-lighter-81.gif

[Sasquatch]

Nice! Do you have a special lighter for the "sticks"?

Had a torch that came with my carrying humidor but it's out of juice so for now BBQ lighter.

[Unclefred]

Had a torch that came with my carrying humidor but it's out of juice so for now BBQ lighter.

Ha same here.

[swamp frog]

cut, wedge cut, or punch?

[juskom95]

cut, wedge cut, or punch?

Depends on the brand for me, and how I want to smoke it. I found that with a punch, the cigar lasts longer but the taste is not as much there as with the straight cut or wedge.

Anyone try the shuriken cutter?

https://www.cuencacigars.com/product_images/b/319/shuriken__23333_zoom.jpg

[hawgrider]

Cut and or punch depends on the size of the cigar or my mood.

[Unclefred]

This is the first sunny day in a month. 57 out but seems like spring. I'm sitting out staring at the mountains with a whiskey smoking a maduro cigar with the music blaring. Thank God I'm a country boy.

[hawgrider]

This is the first sunny day in a month. 57 out but seems like spring. I'm sitting out staring at the mountains with a whiskey smoking a maduro cigar with the music blaring. Thank God I'm a country boy.

Darks wrapper are yummy. What brand are ya smokin?
Whats your favorite budget go to sticks?

[Unclefred]

Darks wrapper are yummy. What brand are ya smokin?
Whats your favorite budget go to sticks?

Consuegra from JR cigars. Honduran blend, 45 bucks a bundle. Tastes like Sancho Panza or el mundo del Rey. 20 bucks cheaper.

[hawgrider]

Consuegra from JR cigars. Honduran blend, 45 bucks a bundle. Tastes like Sancho Panza or el mundo del Rey. 20 bucks cheaper.

JR's has a great selection of "tastes like" cigars.

[azrancher]

OK cigar newbie here, picked it up instead of drinking, I know bad choice...

Had some Rocky Patel Edge, some CAO ...Le Anniversary, bought some Trader Jacks, kinda spicy wrapper taste, but the smoke is good.

So some questions:
How far down do you smoke it?
Do you smoke it all in one sitting?
Can you save it for tomorrow, just sitting on the table outside (no rain in AZ)?
Had some,.. think it was RP that had the ring at the cut end... what's with that?

I used to smoke a pipe in pre work for a living days, some guys would cut the cigar and smoke it in a pipe, any benefit to that?

And the final question, list your favorite places to buy.

I've had real bad shipping from Cigars International, first order took over 3 weeks, now on my second order, it's been a week, there will be no third time's a charm.

Rancher

[Inor]

OK cigar newbie here, picked it up instead of drinking, I know bad choice...

Had some Rocky Patel Edge, some CAO ...Le Anniversary, bought some Trader Jacks, kinda spicy wrapper taste, but the smoke is good.

So some questions:
How far down do you smoke it?
Do you smoke it all in one sitting?
Can you save it for tomorrow, just sitting on the table outside (no rain in AZ)?
Had some,.. think it was RP that had the ring at the cut end... what's with that?

I used to smoke a pipe in pre work for a living days, some guys would cut the cigar and smoke it in a pipe, any benefit to that?

And the final question, list your favorite places to buy.

I've had real bad shipping from Cigars International, first order took over 3 weeks, now on my second order, it's been a week, there will be no third time's a charm.

Rancher

This is just one man's opinion. Your milage may vary.

I smoke them down to about a 1/4 to 1/8 inch before the ring.

I ALWAYS smoke it in one sitting. Relighting a cigar tastes like shit IMAO no matter how good it was when you started.

I always try to allocate at least an hour for a good cigar. The ones I smoke (42 to 48 ring guage) usually take about a 1/2 hour to smoke, but the flavor lasts well after. Also, I never smoke them when I am really tense. I draw too quickly, they heat up and taste like shit.

The trick to enjoying a good cigar is to take it SLOW... Real SLOW... Think Arizona Time for you average service employee here.

I have not found a great place in AZ to buy them. The Total Wine store on Broadway in Tucson has a small humidor that has a few decent ones. But mostly I stop there for beer. The smoke shop on Allen Street in Tombstone has some decent ones. But because it is primarily a tourist shop, they are hyper paranoid on security and VERY expensive. When I am sifting through cigars that I might want to try, I really do not like some asshole standing over my shoulder. I have also had pretty good luck with mail order from Thompson Cigar out of FL.

[Sasquatch]

So some questions:
How far down do you smoke it?
Do you smoke it all in one sitting?
Can you save it for tomorrow, just sitting on the table outside (no rain in AZ)?
Had some,.. think it was RP that had the ring at the cut end... what's with that?

I used to smoke a pipe in pre work for a living days, some guys would cut the cigar and smoke it in a pipe, any benefit to that?

And the final question, list your favorite places to buy.
Rancher

1: Depends on how thrifty I'm being or how good the cigar is. Sometimes I'll smoke it down until I'm almost burning my fingers. It not like a cigarette in that there's no filter so that's all tasty tobaccie.
2: Most times I do. If I grab a bigger cigar (which I normally don't) I'll save it for the next night. Just setting out it is likely to get dried out. Maybe put it in a little ziploc baggie with a moist corner of a paper towel. You just don't want it getting too soggy or you'll just have a mess.
3: Not sure about the ring being up top. Maybe just the way that brand does it? Maybe someone else has a better answer for this one.
4: Never saw anyone smoke it from a pipe. Had a buddy that smoked a pipe but he used flavored tobacco be bought at a smoke shop. Suppose it could be done but seems like extra work for me. I like the feeling of a good stogie in my hand.
5: Buying bulk I usually go with CI. I have a lot of smoke shops near me so I can always run in and grab a couple. I know places like BevMo have a walk in humidor where you can buy so good stuff.

If you are buying in bulk from CI or anywhere else you might want to get a humidor. Personally I never bought one but I keep mine in a seal tight jar. I also keep a small water stick in with them to keep the air moist. Not sure if "water stick" is the name but it's a clear tube with a gel in it. You fill with water and put the cap on and it keeps for a month or so before you'll need to add any water.

[azrancher]

I smoke them down to about a 1/4 to 1/8 inch before the ring. The ring is movable, and rings come in different widths

I ALWAYS smoke it in one sitting. Relighting a cigar tastes like shit IMAO no matter how good it was when you started. Yes I think I agree, but sometimes I just want to sit for 5-10 minutes

Think Arizona Time for you average service employee here. We have service employees?

I have not found a great place in AZ to buy them. The Total Wine store on Broadway in Tucson has a small humidor that has a few decent ones. Cactus Liquors, S. Hwy 92 has two small rooms, master bedroom closet size, bought a couple of CAO there


Thanks,
Rancher

[hawgrider]

OK cigar newbie here, picked it up instead of drinking, I know bad choice...

Had some Rocky Patel Edge, some CAO ...Le Anniversary, bought some Trader Jacks, kinda spicy wrapper taste, but the smoke is good.

So some questions:
How far down do you smoke it?
Do you smoke it all in one sitting?
Can you save it for tomorrow, just sitting on the table outside (no rain in AZ)?
Had some,.. think it was RP that had the ring at the cut end... what's with that?

I used to smoke a pipe in pre work for a living days, some guys would cut the cigar and smoke it in a pipe, any benefit to that?

And the final question, list your favorite places to buy.

I've had real bad shipping from Cigars International, first order took over 3 weeks, now on my second order, it's been a week, there will be no third time's a charm.

Rancher

I always remove the band who cares what your smoking no need to be a show off. Rockey Patel "edge" has band at the lighted end of the cigar just remove it.


Never had a issue with C.I. I buy my little banditos from them. always on time shipping no issues.


Smoke in one sitting if possible if not I will relight later. I will not waste a 10.00 cigar. If you don't have time to devote to a large cigar I recommend getting a bale or two of the banditos from C.I. they are a tasty treat and at most a 15 minute cigar. Clint Eastwood style cheroot.

How far down? If its a real good one I smoke it down so I need a roach clip.

[juskom95]

OK cigar newbie here, picked it up instead of drinking, I know bad choice...

Had some Rocky Patel Edge, some CAO ...Le Anniversary, bought some Trader Jacks, kinda spicy wrapper taste, but the smoke is good.
Trader Jacks are good for the price!


So some questions:
How far down do you smoke it?

Until I'm bored. I have a habit of buying the sampler packs from Cigars International (yes, long shipping times) so how long I smoke them really comes down to the cigar and how it tastes. If it is something I like, I smoke it down to about 1/4 or 1/6 of its length, but if I lose track of time . . . I burn my fingers.


Do you smoke it all in one sitting?
Yup. They do not taste as good the next day.


Can you save it for tomorrow, just sitting on the table outside (no rain in AZ)?
I have put them inside an airtight container, but it is maybe good for 24hrs but some of the taste is gone.


Had some,.. think it was RP that had the ring at the cut end... what's with that?

I used to smoke a pipe in pre work for a living days, some guys would cut the cigar and smoke it in a pipe, any benefit to that?
I'm lost those . . .


And the final question, list your favorite places to buy.

I've had real bad shipping from Cigars International, first order took over 3 weeks, now on my second order, it's been a week, there will be no third time's a charm.

Rancher
I have had a good experience overall with Cigars International, but they do have long shipping sometimes. Outside that, the Liquor Barn near me has a walk in humidor and there are supposedly a couple of cigar shops nearby I have not ventured into yet.

[Unclefred]

Cigar International is a nightmare imo. Slooow shipping, stuff out of stock. JRCigars has my smokes to me in 2days. Famous Smokes ain't bad for 2nd place.

[azrancher]

Just got in an order from CI, "Brick House Fumas" from Nicaragua, handmade... 20 for about $2.50 each, plus free cigar lighter... OK I paid for the lighter and got the cigars for free, they leave a real bad taste in my mouth, smoke is not great, I have 18 left... I wouldn't give them to a friend, anyone want to become my enemy?

The Lighter is nice, been using a BBQ torch, this one is refillable butane, with 4 burners, roars hot enough to solder copper pipe.

Rancher

[hawgrider]

Just got in an order from CI, "Brick House Fumas" from Nicaragua, handmade... 20 for about $2.50 each, plus free cigar lighter... OK I paid for the lighter and got the cigars for free, they leave a real bad taste in my mouth, smoke is not great, I have 18 left... I wouldn't give them to a friend, anyone want to become my enemy?

The Lighter is nice, been using a BBQ torch, this one is refillable butane, with 4 burners, roars hot enough to solder copper pipe.

Rancher

Bummer... yeah not all bargain sticks are a bargain.

[Sasquatch]

Just got in an order from CI, "Brick House Fumas" from Nicaragua, handmade... 20 for about $2.50 each, plus free cigar lighter... OK I paid for the lighter and got the cigars for free, they leave a real bad taste in my mouth, smoke is not great, I have 18 left... I wouldn't give them to a friend, anyone want to become my enemy?

The Lighter is nice, been using a BBQ torch, this one is refillable butane, with 4 burners, roars hot enough to solder copper pipe.

Rancher

I say go out and spend some cash on one good cigar. That way you're not left with that bad experience in your head.

[Inor]

Just a suggestion, but for anybody new to cigars, I always suggest starting with a nice Dominican cigar. I suggest maybe a Dunhill with the blue band. They are pretty light and do not have the complex flavors that a lot of others have. But I have never had a bad one either (and I have smoked boxes and boxes of them).

Personally, what I have found with the ones from Central America is they are either really good or really bad. There is no middle ground. The Caribbean cigars seem to be better average quality.

[azrancher]

Just a suggestion, but for anybody new to cigars, I always suggest starting with a nice Dominican cigar. Thanks, I was going to mention that I also bought a sampler of Dominican's, 2 each of 5 different, on the 2nd variety, so far so good, but smoking one all in one sitting required me to smoke while riding the 4 wheeler up to the barn where my XYL was arriving home from Saint Johns horse trials, she left me without socks or underwear, had to figure out the LG washer/dryer, so I guessed white-cotton, and guessed wrong on the drying heat, ended up damp.

Rancher

[Inor]

Thanks, I was going to mention that I also bought a sampler of Dominican's, 2 each of 5 different, on the 2nd variety, so far so good, but smoking one all in one sitting required me to smoke while riding the 4 wheeler up to the barn where my XYL was arriving home from Saint Johns horse trials, she left me without socks or underwear, had to figure out the LG washer/dryer, so I guessed white-cotton, and guessed wrong on the drying heat, ended up damp.

Rancher

And that is bad?!?! When we were kids, we paid good money for that.

[juskom95]

I had some of those 'Trade Jack,' aromatic cigars this weekend. I've had them before, but its been a while. They're not bad, hard to 'get started,' but they're not a bad "I'm bored," type of cigar.

Now, they do go great with this sour mash bourbon I have in my house. The cigars have a slight sweet taste (not sickly so) and it really 'pulls out,' the taste in the bourbon.

[swamp frog]

do yall order assorted samplers?

[hawgrider]

do yall order assorted samplers?Once upon a time I did but anymore I buy what I know is good.

[hawgrider]

Something different from Michigan is the famous "Fat Rum" Cigars these are hand rolled cheroots soaked in rum Pretty tasty!

http://koryveitengruber.wix.com/frankenmuthoriginalcigars/home#!__home

http://mybaycity.mmcctech.net/images/frankenmuth_cigars_243.jpg

http://mybaycity.mmcctech.net/images/frankenmuth_cigars_223.jpg



Keith the big guy in the pic that invented the fat rum cigar tells a story about the tobacco Indian.

As we were saddleing the scoots up after a trip up there to score some stogies he comes out on the deck and lights up and he says hey do you know what kind of Indian that is? (pictured above) I says.... um no what kind Indian is it?

Keith says" Its a Fukowie Indian?"

I says "A Fukowie Indian never heard of that tribe."

He stands up and poses like the Indian in the picture above and say yeah They are the Fukowie Indians and while making that pose he says yeah one day the Indian was on a big hill And said "Where the Fuck are we!"

Hence the story of the Fukowie Indian tribe.

[juskom95]

do yall order assorted samplers?

That's how I find ones I like. Now I kind of tailor the samplers towards the 'taste,' I prefer: Full-Medium.

[juskom95]

Keith the big guy in the pic that invented the fat rum cigar tells a story about the tobacco Indian.

As we were saddleing the scoots up after a trip up there to score some stogies he comes out on the deck and lights up and he says hey do you know what kind of Indian that is? (pictured above) I says.... um no what kind Indian is it?

Keith says" Its a Fukowie Indian?"

I says "A Fukowie Indian never heard of that tribe."

He stands up and poses like the Indian in the picture above and say yeah They are the Fukowie Indians and while making that pose he says yeah one day the Indian was on a big hill And said "Where the Fuck are we!"

Hence the story of the Fukowie Indian tribe.

THAT one is getting shared with the wife. I'll either get slapped or she'll laugh.

[KnuteFartne]

I just noticed this was a sticky. I've popped my sticky cherry....whoohooo!

Macunado in celebration!

-Squatch

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[Unclefred]

Nice! I just smoked a Maduro PDR. Man that was good.

[Inor]

I just noticed this was a sticky. I've popped my sticky cherry....whoohooo!

Macunado in celebration!

-Squatch

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I LOVE the Macanudo Robustos!

[swamp frog]

Thinking about picking a stick up when I get alcohol today...haven't had one in a while.

Feel like getting something random today...reccomendations?

[hawgrider]

Thinking about picking a stick up when I get alcohol today...haven't had one in a while.

Feel like getting something random today...reccomendations?

Try a Padron 2000 or something with a Cameroon wrapper.

If you want a long budget smoke Rocky Patel "Edge"

Big ring gauge tasty 30 to 40 minutes smoke try a "Nub"

[Radio]

Anyone ever tried the Al Capone cigars?

https://www.famous-smoke.com/images/skupics/alc/CI-ALC-RUM100Z-400.jpg

They ain't the top of the line by any means. But every once in a while I'd light one up while I was fishing. They're the type that taste better if you got a good buzz already.

[hawgrider]

Anyone ever tried the Al Capone cigars?

https://www.famous-smoke.com/images/skupics/alc/CI-ALC-RUM100Z-400.jpg

They ain't the top of the line by any means. But every once in a while I'd light one up while I was fishing. They're the type that taste better if you got a good buzz already.

Rum.. yum! No haven't tried those.

[Inor]

Anyone ever tried the Al Capone cigars?

https://www.famous-smoke.com/images/skupics/alc/CI-ALC-RUM100Z-400.jpg

They ain't the top of the line by any means. But every once in a while I'd light one up while I was fishing. They're the type that taste better if you got a good buzz already.

When I was in college, I used to smoke Rum Soaked Crooks (because they were cheap). The only thing worse than the taste of them was the smell. Those weren't even "cheap stoogies"; they were true dog turds!

Edit: If I had the money, I would go with a box of Hav-A-Tampa Jewels. They were a little better.

[Unclefred]

A box of these came in the mail yesterday, Omar Ortez Maduro Torpedos. 6"- 52 ring. A very nice smoke.


http://www.hostpic.org/images/1704292030450074.jpg (http://www.hostpic.org/view.php?filename=1704292030450074.jpg)

[hawgrider]

Those look interesting.

[azrancher]

Here's a pic of Rancher's redneck humidors...
$4.72 each at Wally World.

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Rancher

[hawgrider]

Here's a pic of Rancher's redneck humidors...
$4.72 each at Wally World.

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Rancher

Those the ones with the sponge in the top or you adding those little humidifier dics? I have one with the sponge in the lid. Use distilled water to soak the sponge or the discs.

[Sasquatch]

Here's a pic of Rancher's redneck humidors...
$4.72 each at Wally World.

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Rancher

Great minds think alike. That's exactly what I did with mine. I use a DryMistat Crystal Gel Humidifier Tube inside.

https://www.amazon.com/DryMistat-Crystal-Gel-Humidifier-Tube/dp/B00J21XBIG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493498458&sr=8-3&keywords=cigar+humidifier+gel+tube

[azrancher]

Great minds think alike. That's exactly what I did with mine. I use a DryMistat Crystal Gel Humidifier Tube inside. @Sasquatch Thanks, I was wondering what to use to keep the humidity, I was mainly worried about losing the existing humidity. I ordered a 4 pack...

https://smile.amazon.com/DryMistat-Humidor-Humidifier-Crystal-Humidity/dp/B01DL36C40

OK... Question, should I take off the cellophane tube, or leave it on?

Rancher

[Sasquatch]

@Sasquatch Thanks, I was wondering what to use to keep the humidity, I was mainly worried about losing the existing humidity. I ordered a 4 pack...

https://smile.amazon.com/DryMistat-Humidor-Humidifier-Crystal-Humidity/dp/B01DL36C40

OK... Question, should I take off the cellophane tube, or leave it on?

Rancher

Not sure what cellophane tube. You mean the tube the gel stuff is in? If that's the case no. You fill the tube with water (there should be a fill line on the tube) and put the cap back on and drop the whole thing in with the cigars.

[azrancher]

Not sure what cellophane tube. You mean the tube the gel stuff is in? If that's the case no. You fill the tube with water (there should be a fill line on the tube) and put the cap back on and drop the whole thing in with the cigars.Nope, the majority of the sticks that I have bought have a cellophane wrapper, seems to me if you want the gel stuff to work you need to take the wrappers off the cigars...even the Banditos that I just got from CI were wrapped, all the Brick House, or Dominican, or Rocky Patel's that I have gotten are also wrapped, only the Trader Jacks were not.

Rancher

[hawgrider]

Nope, the majority of the sticks that I have bought have a cellophane wrapper, seems to me if you want the gel stuff to work you need to take the wrappers off the cigars...even the Banditos that I just got from CI were wrapped, all the Brick House, or Dominican, or Rocky Patel's that I have gotten are also wrapped, only the Trader Jacks were not.

Rancher

That is the great debate amongst cigar experts. Cello on or cello off. If you take cello off your different varietys of cigars will blend with each other over time.

Personally I Ieave cello on so my budget cigars don't blend with my quality cigars. They will pick up and retain the humidity in a humidor with cello on.

If you have a Spanish cedar lined humidor you may want to take cello off your budget cigars so they pick up some of the cedar.

I love the banditos. Tasty short smoke.

[Sasquatch]

Nope, the majority of the sticks that I have bought have a cellophane wrapper, seems to me if you want the gel stuff to work you need to take the wrappers off the cigars...even the Banditos that I just got from CI were wrapped, all the Brick House, or Dominican, or Rocky Patel's that I have gotten are also wrapped, only the Trader Jacks were not.

Rancher

Gotcha now. Yeah I think its just up to the individual. I leave mine on.

[Batou]

If a man had to get some cigars as a gift, but did not know what to give a life long cigar smoker, what should he purchase?

If a man didn't smoke, but wanted to keep some cigars on hand for entertaining, what should he get?

[azrancher]

If a man had to get some cigars as a gift, but did not know what to give a life long cigar smoker, what should he purchase?
If a man didn't smoke, but wanted to keep some cigars on hand for entertaining, what should he get?

I've never had one, but I've heard Rocky Patel "Edge"

Rancher

[Unclefred]

Rocky Patel makes great smokes. I like the Fire a lot.

[Batou]

I've never had one, but I've heard Rocky Patel "Edge"

Rancher


Rocky Patel makes great smokes. I like the Fire a lot.

Never seen them before.

They got great merchandise though.

http://www.rockypatel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RP_SOCIALISM-STINKS_POSTER.jpg

[Unclefred]

Never seen them before.

They got great merchandise though.

http://www.rockypatel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RP_SOCIALISM-STINKS_POSTER.jpg

Love that.

[BlackDog]

That is the great debate amongst cigar experts. Cello on or cello off. If you take cello off your different varietys of cigars will blend with each other over time.

Personally I Ieave cello on so my budget cigars don't blend with my quality cigars. They will pick up and retain the humidity in a humidor with cello on.

If you have a Spanish cedar lined humidor you may want to take cello off your budget cigars so they pick up some of the cedar.

I love the banditos. Tasty short smoke.
Yes, to cello or not to cello, the age old debate.
There is a tendency to think of cello as a plastic so naturally it seems logical to want to remove it to allow the cigars to 'breathe'. Rather than plastic, cellophane is actually made from cellulose, often from wood. While it is resistant to water it is water vapor permeable so it's fine to just leave it on.

Think of it this way: Cigar manufacturers obviously have an interest in keeping their product at optimum RH until it reaches their customer, which can be a lot of time. So, if in all their research about what is best, they decide to ship their cigars in cello it's cool to leave them in there.

The cello helps protect the wrapper and will slow moisture loss making it a little more forgiving to possibly less than optimum storage conditions in smokers homes. Also, the cigars won't be affected as much by frequent opening of your humidor or if you pull out a stick or two to take somewhere if you don't have a travel humi.

Most of the cigars I have were not cello'd when they were made so I have to be more careful with storage. I use bulk humidification beads from my friend at Heartfelt Industries and just put them in cut and tied sections of ladies nylons before I spray them with distilled water. My humidors (coolidors, actually) are lined with spanish cedar to help hold RH. I also have dedicated 2, 5 and 15 count Otterbox travel humidors if I'm taking some cigars to a party/cookout or whatever or if I'm going on a trip.

So, the best advice I've heard is to store them how you bought them.

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[hawgrider]

If a man had to get some cigars as a gift, but did not know what to give a life long cigar smoker, what should he purchase?

If a man didn't smoke, but wanted to keep some cigars on hand for entertaining, what should he get?My go to's are anything Rocky Patel anything Padron, Punch, Olivia's, La Gloria, Arturo Fuente, Gurkha, CAO

[juskom95]

That is the great debate amongst cigar experts. Cello on or cello off. If you take cello off your different varietys of cigars will blend with each other over time.

Personally I Ieave cello on so my budget cigars don't blend with my quality cigars. They will pick up and retain the humidity in a humidor with cello on.


I did an 'accidental,' experiment the other week with my humidor. I had it nearly full of a variety pack, all in the cellophane wrappers. Well I worked through those over two weeks and bought a package of Trader Jack's. The jack's were not wrapped and when I put them in the humidor the humidity stabilized right where it was supposed to be.

I'm still not 'sold,' on either option, but it was interesting to notice.

[Batou]

Love that.

They sell them for $50.

http://www.rockypatel.com/product/socialism-stinks-sign/

[Unclefred]

Cigars International has a free 40 cigar humidor deal right now, if you make a $49.99 order or higher. I just ordered Rocky Patel mega sampler, 20 for $59.

[hawgrider]

Cigars International has a free 40 cigar humidor deal right now, if you make a $49.99 order or higher. I just ordered Rocky Patel mega sampler, 20 for $59.

Gotta like that! Cedar lined?

[Unclefred]

Hope so.

[azrancher]

I bad mouthed Cigars International earlier in this thread, so here is the result of their slow shipping problems...


I've had real bad shipping from Cigars International, first order took over 3 weeks, now on my second order, it's been a week, there will be no third time's a charm.


I'm pleased to report that we've made significant progress with your order. Our warehouse team is currently in the process of retrieving your items from inventory. Once completed, our goal is to have your order picked, packed, and shipped out within the next couple days (or sooner). Stay tuned, we'll continue to keep you updated until your package leaves our facility.

Respectfully, John Greeby

This was the 3rd notice I had received from them on this order, here was my response:


John,
This is completely unacceptable for a first time buyer from your company. How many more weeks must I wait?
You should throw in a box of Rocky Patel cigars as a good will gesture.

So yesterday I get an email from the President of CI:



Craig Reynolds <customerissues@cigarsinternational.com> May 17 at 11:30 AM
To
Rancher

Thank you for your patience
Cigars International - We're Sorry!
Click to watch the video Hello Rancher,

For more than two decades, we have strived to be the leader in quality, price, and service. We've worked hard to gain your trust but, recently, we broke our promise to you. In short, we failed you. On behalf of the entire company, I am deeply sorry for this and want to do something about it.

As you may know, after more than a year of testing and developing, we made several enhancements to the technologies designed to serve you better today and far into the future. After the switch in February, we were met with unexpected issues and bugs resulting in long delays, which you experienced. Today, I am pleased to say the bulk of these issues have been resolved and we're now optimizing the new systems to perform as intended. Regardless, we understand the frustrations this process has caused you, and realize our failure has strained our relationship with you. Please accept this gift, both as a sincere apology and an opportunity to play a reliable and dependable role in your future cigar experiences for years to come.
Here's $50 off your next purchase*
Expires 7/31/2017
YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO REDEEM

CI Bucks Code: ********

To be eligible, purchase must exceed $50.
The above CI Bucks code is account specific.
To redeem by phone, mention this code to sales representative.
To redeem online, apply the CI Bucks code in your Shopping Cart
where it says 'Have a promo code or CI Bucks?'
Thank you for reading. Thank you for your patience and understanding. And, of course, thank you for your support and being part of CI Nation.

Sincerely,

Craig Reynolds
President of Cigars International

The video is here---
https://youtu.be/cSMpCeACP9o

So I guess I have my price, and it is lower than a box of Rocky Patel's, if you read the comments, a lot of people still don't like them.

Rancher

[azrancher]

Cigars International has a free 40 cigar humidor deal right now, if you make a $49.99 order or higher. I just ordered Rocky Patel mega sampler, 20 for $59.

Where did you find this on CI, I don't see it... and your PM box is full.

Rancher

[Unclefred]

Where did you find this on CI, I don't see it... and your PM box is full.

Rancher

They sent me a catalog. I don't usually order from them because they are so slow. I found it...there was a promo code you need when you order, it's FREE49. Make sur your order is at least $49.

[hawgrider]

Guess you guys have all the luck I've never had a bad order from CI

[Unclefred]

Guess you guys have all the luck I've never had a bad order from CI

if they deliver this time, I'll start using them. They have some very good sampler deals.

[Unclefred]

Guess you guys have all the luck I've never had a bad order from CI

I got my order fairly quickly, the humidor went to my wife. I've smoked a half dozen of em. Pretty good deal.

[hawgrider]

I got my order fairly quickly, the humidor went to my wife. I've smoked a half dozen of em. Pretty good deal.

Your wife took your humidor? You must have been baaad..:beerchug:

[Gambit]

I picked up a few at the ren-fair and some peppermint candy which some reason I like peppermint candy when I have a cigar or a pipe
and I don't even like candy someone please explain that to me

[azrancher]

I got my order fairly quickly, the humidor went to my wife. I've smoked a half dozen of em. Pretty good deal.

Here's another humidor deal, and it's a pretty nice box, includes 10 top shelf cigars... for $29.99

Only available to first time customers, so I cleared cookies, changed to different email address (as a prepper you do have several different email address... right?) and used a different method of payment, using PayPal as my middle man, and from a debit card that I don't use for online ordering... and WaLa, it works.

So here's what you get:
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The URL you must use is: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/SA7118

I saw it in Playboy, and they have nakked women again!

Rancher

[azrancher]

I picked up a few at the ren-fair and some peppermint candy which some reason I like peppermint candy when I have a cigar or a pipe
and I don't even like candy someone please explain that to meI like to drink a Crystal lite, lemonade-fruit punch double mix, so that's pretty much the same, it clears some of the bitter taste if you've smoked too quick.

Rancher

[hawgrider]

Here's another humidor deal, and it's a pretty nice box, includes 10 top shelf cigars... for $29.99

Only available to first time customers, so I cleared cookies, changed to different email address (as a prepper you do have several different email address... right?) and used a different method of payment, using PayPal as my middle man, and from a debit card that I don't use for online ordering... and WaLa, it works.

So here's what you get:
3631

The URL you must use is: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/SA7118

I saw it in Playboy, and they have nakked women again!

Rancher

Some real good stogies in that batch!

I'm due for one of these-

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/punch-rare-corojo-cigars/1411851/
https://img.cigarsinternational.com/l/300/cs/p/cs-poa.jpg?v=193064

[Unclefred]

Here's another humidor deal, and it's a pretty nice box, includes 10 top shelf cigars... for $29.99

Only available to first time customers, so I cleared cookies, changed to different email address (as a prepper you do have several different email address... right?) and used a different method of payment, using PayPal as my middle man, and from a debit card that I don't use for online ordering... and WaLa, it works.

So here's what you get:
3631

The URL you must use is: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/SA7118

I saw it in Playboy, and they have nakked women again!

Rancher

I gotta do something about that email stuff. I've never had a sock.

[azrancher]

I gotta do something about that email stuff. I've never had a sock.Some of mine have evaporated, like the email account at Ziff Davis net (they no longer have free email), but many are still live, sometimes I have to prove I really was who I wasn't... I got it all typed up on a cheat sheet.

Rancher

[RubberDuck]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0hiu_Cv16Io

[hawgrider]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0hiu_Cv16Io

Its very cool watching them work. I was at cigar event years back and watched a guy hand roll them.

[TJC44]

Lots of tobacco farms around here (at the moment). Maybe I should be doing this.

[hawgrider]

Lots of tobacco farms around here (at the moment). Maybe I should be doing this.

Our friend "Hag" grows tobacco in Kentucky.

[Sasquatch]

I picked up a few at the ren-fair and some peppermint candy which some reason I like peppermint candy when I have a cigar or a pipe
and I don't even like candy someone please explain that to me

Ever thought about trying to find a peppermint flavored cigar or pipe tobacco? I'm guessing you like the candy because it produces saliva in your mouth which can get dry from smoking the tobacco. It's also a trick for hikers. Suck on candy while you hike and it keeps you from getting dry mouth.

[Sasquatch]

As my night before the 4th stogie I'm going to enjoy a Punch and a little Sierra Nevada.

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[Unclefred]

Punch makes a fine smoke, for sure. We had PDR's today and Buffalo Trace. The lady had a Moscow mule.

[Gambit]

I enjoyed one stogie last night with a mint julep/strong iced tea mixed
i need to get new filters for my pipe, I can never finish half a cigar

[mlodell07]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/25b044d3520e19a167939c1d3341e0e5.jpg

The hawg turned me on to these. Finally ordered a couple bundles which came this afternoon. Good smoke without having to dedicate 45 minutes to it

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/da5c362a9caf3b8057f4dd2fe8a56b60.jpg


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[hawgrider]

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The hawg turned me on to these. Finally ordered a couple bundles which came this afternoon. Good smoke without having to dedicate 45 minutes to it

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Oh yeah! Clint Eastwood would love these!

[Gambit]

Our friend "Hag" grows tobacco in Kentucky.
I been thinking about make a opening somewhere in my yard and grow a few tobacco plants for myself

[Camel923]

Avoid this cigar. Harsh and the wrapper is flimsy.

3811

3812

[KnuteFartne]

Enjoying a Punch on my patio paired with a nice Stone IPA.

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[Camel923]

These are excellent mild smokes. 3859

3860

[hawgrider]

Looks like a tasty stogie !

[Unclefred]

I've been smoking these Maria Mancini Magic Mountains lately. Really nice.

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[Camel923]

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3864

Good semi mild smoke. This was the first one I tried so maybe it was just this one but the wrapper burned unevenly. It was three bucks. Elephant Butts.

[hawgrider]

3863

3864

Good semi mild smoke. This was the first one I tried so maybe it was just this one but the wrapper burned unevenly. It was three bucks. Elephant Butts.

3 dollar stick no way how was it ? Not bad ?

[Camel923]

3 dollar stick no way how was it ? Not bad ?

I liked it. I am planing on buying more. My only knock was that it. Urned 3/4 of the diameter for a couple of inches. Maybe it was an anomaly.

[Camel923]

3866

3867

3868

This was a complete unknown. New at the cigar store. The first two puffs seamed a bit harsh but it settled into a pleasurable smoke. Unusual wrapper to get to the cigar.

[hawgrider]

3866

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This was a complete unknown. New at the cigar store. The first two puffs seamed a bit harsh but it settled into a pleasurable smoke. Unusual wrapper to get to the cigar.

That looks really different and interesting!

[Camel923]

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These were a deal. Twenty for $38 plus 6 percent tax. $1.99 a stick out the door. It is a decent smoke too. Great when you consider the price. I thought they were great at $3 each. Elephant Butts.

[hawgrider]

I'm hoping to smoke a stogie this weekend. Its been ridiculously cold here. Gonna fire up some heat in the garage I've got a Padron 2000 to smoke.

[hawgrider]

Padron 2000 maduro wrapper.

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[azrancher]

I'm confused, it's not half smoked!

Rancher

[hawgrider]

I'm confused, it's not half smoked!

Rancher

All gone... that was pre light.

No time for a pic and post while savoring that Padron.

[RubberDuck]

I'm confused, it's not half smoked!

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[azrancher]

3863

3864

Good semi mild smoke. This was the first one I tried so maybe it was just this one but the wrapper burned unevenly. It was three bucks. Elephant Butts.

So where can you order an Elephant Butts?

Rancher

[Camel923]

So where can you order an Elephant Butts?

Rancher

I found them in a local cigar shop. http://www.elephantbutts.com/mailing-list Perhaps use the link and contact the company for where sold or direct sales.

[hawgrider]

Padron 2000 yummy!

Mlodell07 has got a Nub
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[azrancher]

I never saw the interest in a Nub... I have lots of nubs, generally left over from when I got too cold to stay outside smoking them, the next day they smoke just fine, in fact some of them are even better.

BIL tells me that I'm supposed to take them out of the Humidor and let them "rest" before smoking... damm Comifornians don't know spit about smoking cigars.

Rancher

[hawgrider]

I never saw the interest in a Nub... I have lots of nubs, generally left over from when I got too cold to stay outside smoking them, the next day they smoke just fine, in fact some of them are even better.

BIL tells me that I'm supposed to take them out of the Humidor and let them "rest" before smoking... damm Comifornians don't know spit about smoking cigars.

Rancher

Damn good cigar try one. Try any Nub you wont be disappointed.

Your brother-in-law is an idiot he doesn't know what he's talking about take it out of the humidor and let it rest before you light it tell him he's an idiot

[Unclefred]

Damn good cigar try one. Try any Nub you wont be disappointed.

Your brother-in-law is an idiot he doesn't know what he's talking about take it out of the humidor and let it rest before you light it tell him he's an idiot

He's an idiot. He lives in California too.