Cigar thread 2.0

[Charger442]

Cigar purchases over the the past few weeks, there's some awesome stuff out there right now! Some of the boxes (like the Drac Redux) were released as far back as last year, and I missed out on them, but I was able to track stuff down in the past month.

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Jealous of the Opus X for sure. Damn

 

[USMCSGT0331]

 

[gsd1983]

Gotta break in the new office right!

 

[ACard]

How about a Warped Cigars Venture 1492 to pair with my warped ass mind...

 

[Bullfrog08]

I have a buddy's retirement party in a few weeks. Recommendations on good cigars? I know hes mentioned that he doesnt like them sweet. I know jack shit about cigars. Something in the $20 each range. The ones he smokes always smell good.

 

[lariat]

There are lots. You can scroll through this thread and compare their prices on cigar.com or go there and search based on price and reviews.

My personal would be a Camacho Equador or a Leaf Sumatra. Neither are sweet. If he likes it strong on the nic, try a triple maduro Camacho.

 

[ACard]

I have a buddy's retirement party in a few weeks. Recommendations on good cigars? I know hes mentioned that he doesnt like them sweet. I know jack shit about cigars. Something in the $20 each range. The ones he smokes always smell good.

Man sooo many options, can you give me a few examples of what he likes and smokes? Is he a Maduro guy, natural, connecticut shade? Any idea? I can make lots and lots of suggestions but a little guidance would help especially on strength, med, full, mild? Feel free to pm me and I will give lots more info. Lots of damn fine smokes below the $20 range, in fact many I prefer over 20 dollar sticks.

 

[Bullfrog08]

Man sooo many options, can you give me a few examples of what he likes and smokes? Is he a Maduro guy, natural, connecticut shade? Any idea? I can make lots and lots of suggestions but a little guidance would help especially on strength, med, full, mild? Feel free to pm me and I will give lots more info. Lots of damn fine smokes below the $20 range, in fact many I prefer over 20 dollar sticks.

I dont even know what that means as it relates to cigars. Maybe just pick three cigars most people would like and I will just go with those. I know he tries all kinds of different flavors. I dont even know if flavor is a correct description. Im less versed in cigars than congress is on guns.

 

[ACard]

I dont even know what that means as it relates to cigars. Maybe just pick three cigars most people would like and I will just go with those. I know he tries all kinds of different flavors. I dont even know if flavor is a correct description. Im less versed in cigars than congress is on guns.

Is he a regular smoker?

 

[lariat]

Is he a regular smoker?

Acard is taking you down the right path. There are too many options. The only hobby I know that is more confusing is pipe smoking. Give us some deets and we will help you out.

What’s the dude like? Start with this, since you don’t know much about cigars: does he smoke big ones or smaller? Are they dark or more latte colored? What does his significant other know? If you can give us that info we can get you going down a certain path. $20 per stick is a good range to get some really good smokes.

 

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[iceng]

Older ages cigars are darker. Newer fresher cigars are lighter.

Treat it like wine or wiskey. You can have a VERY complex flavour with a more mature, older cigar, however a younger one can have just as luch flavour, with a bit more bite / zest to it.

Fins your local smoke shop ans ask for a 3 sample pack, explain your situation, and im positive they will look after you.

 

[branson1369]

Southern Draw Rose of Sharon is an excellent choice that novice to daily cigar smokers enjoy

 

[ACard]

 

[ACard]

 

[ACard]

 

[ACard]

 

[ACard]

 

[Charger442]

I dont even know what that means as it relates to cigars. Maybe just pick three cigars most people would like and I will just go with those. I know he tries all kinds of different flavors. I dont even know if flavor is a correct description. Im less versed in cigars than congress is on guns.

I'm not a huge expert like acard but I'd get Ashton ESGs and Fuente Opus X ( hard to find, too expensive online) and wish him well

 

[Bullfrog08]

Acard is taking you down the right path. There are too many options. The only hobby I know that is more confusing is pipe smoking. Give us some deets and we will help you out.

What’s the dude like? Start with this, since you don’t know much about cigars: does he smoke big ones or smaller? Are they dark or more latte colored? What does his significant other know? If you can give us that info we can get you going down a certain path. $20 per stick is a good range to get some really good smokes.

Old white guy. Worked to finance his awesome fishing trips. 6'4 250lbs. Played college football. Laid back, never seen him angry, ever. Owned his own business with 30 employees. Everybodies best friend, but only picks those with quality character. Always trying new foods. Laid back. Used to only smoke one on sat/sun. Now smokes one every evening.

I commented his truck always smells like cigars once. He said "good".

His cigars are always big and fat. Lighter colored. Not dark.

Thanks for the help.

 

[ACard]

Old white guy. Worked to finance his awesome fishing trips. 6'4 250lbs. Played college football. Laid back, never seen him angry, ever. Owned his own business with 30 employees. Everybodies best friend, but only picks those with quality character. Always trying new foods. Laid back. Used to only smoke one on sat/sun. Now smokes one every evening.

I commented his truck always smells like cigars once. He said "good".

His cigars are always big and fat. Lighter colored. Not dark.

Thanks for the help.

Ok perfect. He like naturals or CT shades. Give me a bit to come up with a few suggestions, I am in the middle of smoking a thors hammer at the moment. Also check PM's

 

[Bullfrog08]

Ok perfect. He like naturals or CT shades. Give me a bit to come up with a few suggestions, I am in the middle of smoking a thors hammer at the moment. Also check PM's

Thanks. We have a local place here "Outlaw Cigar". Hope I can get your recommendations there.

 

[ACard]

If your in KC and its the Outlaw I am thinking of they are their own brand, or used to be. They may not offer anything but their own cigars.

@Bullfrog08 check your messages please

 

[NCHillbilly]

Cohiba red dot. It's a pretty decent smoke and won't break the bank.

 

[MarinePMI]

Still partial to Oliva Series V Melanio Maduros. It's a great cigar, that if bought by the box, isn't too expensive. Perfect for a get together with friends, and wanting a good cigar, without breaking the bank.

 

[Balor]

Good smoke.

 

[Campguy308]

Still partial to Oliva Series V Melanio Maduros. It's a great cigar, that if bought by the box, isn't too expensive. Perfect for a get together with friends, and wanting a good cigar, without breaking the bank.

+1 on the Melanio Maduro. The regular Melanio is good too. They both are probably my all time favorite readily available cigars. Don't think I've ever had a bad one.

 

[gsd1983]

Watching the storm roll in with my last Reserva 1898.

 

[ACard]

Watching the storm roll in with my last Reserva 1898.

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Send some storms my way

 

[Long_Action]

Aged 25 years

 

[isofahunter]

Let's see how this burns.

 

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[nikonNUT]

I'm not a huge expert like acard but I'd get Ashton ESGs and Fuente Opus X ( hard to find, too expensive online) and wish him well.

Opus X are amazing but if there is a budget Camacho's Crillo wrapped cigar scratches that itch very easily for less money. Another great Fuente is the Don Carlos line. Their sumatra wrapper is amazing in its own right but go for the smaller RGs like the #3 or #4. More wrapper to filler ratio and it really shines.
BTW... I am a bit of a Fuente whore so...

 

[NCHillbilly]

Had this one friday night. Pairs nicely with apple vodka.

 

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[Long_Action]

Friend gave this to me. From 1999, and it's one of the best sticks I've ever had the pleasure of smoking.

 

[isofahunter]

Friend gave this to me. From 1999, and it's one of the best sticks I've ever had the pleasure of smoking.
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Well aged sticks are a pleasure to smoke.

 

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[gsd1983]

Haven’t been smoking much recently. Have some negative side effects so I’ve dialed it back some. Most recent was a RomaCraft Aquitaine and an Espinosa Murcielago.

 

[gsd1983]

Down time at the office. CAO Mortal Coil.

 

[HPIguy]

Sad that vacation has come to an end. But, we are happy to be home, and dodging the rain in the garage and enjoying a nice stick and some bourbon.

 

[isofahunter]

^^^ and fav of mine, enjoy!

 

[HPIguy]

^^^ and fav of mine, enjoy!

We will. A fav of mine too, as well as the Hemingway short story.

 

[HPIguy]

Damned good, sharing with the wife,

 

[XTREM HTR16]

Haven't had one in a good while, bought these for a Key Largo fishing trip coming up next month. hope they're worth it....

 

[HPIguy]

Wife and I found a new cigar bar visiting family out of town. The spout on the bourbon malfunctioned, and she proceeded to have the largest pour of bourbon I've ever seen in any bar. LOL Had a couple good sticks, and brought some home to add to the humidor.

The Perdomo Champagnes are one of my all time favorites.

 

[HPIguy]

Vacation has officially started

 

[isofahunter]

Nice, just arrived at beach house. Will be doing the same.

 

[XTREM HTR16]

Last one in the beer fridge, gotta go shopping tomorrow

 

[isofahunter]

Lazy, smoked Best Seller in dark on deck over looking water.