What is/are your favorite cigar(s)?

[scríbhneoir]

After my husband corrupted--er, umh, I mean, introduced me to cigars, it didn't take me long to find some favorites--and I even introduced him to a couple of good ones he hadn't tried yet. I enjoy Fuente's Cuban Coronas, 8-5-8s, Petit Coronas, Cubanitos, Short Stories, and Exquisitos frequently. I like natural and maduro wrappers, though sometimes I actually prefer the maduro, and when I have a couple of extra dollars and/or a special occasion (Hey, it's almost the weekend! Let's have a smoke!), I go for an Ashton VSG. I also tried some from Latin Gold in San Antonio last time I was "home." I have recently tried and liked the Rocky Patel Vintage Series as well. So in my continuing quest for another good smoke, I'd like to know what others like/prefer/swear by/are addicted to... 8)

[Stormdrane]

Hav-a-tampa Jewels Sweet, yep the cheap stuff, but they tastes good and folks actually like the way they smell. When I was an OTR trucker, I'd sometimes smoke 15 a day. For a special occasion, I'd get a few Macanudos or Cohibas. Rarely smoke a pipe, but if I do it's with Borkam Riff Whiskey tobacco.

A good source I've used for years is Thompson Cigar Co. (http://secure.thompsoncigar.com/default.aspx)

[was_jlh]

Karen, try a Puros Indios, only thing I smoke now.

[SRMC]

I used to favor the Punch maduro in robusto or corona, but it has been a few years since I've enjoyed a cigar.

SRMC

[pipedreams]

I'm pretty low-brow, I like the sweet Backwoods cigars in the foil pouch. :crazy2:

todd

[scríbhneoir]

Karen, try a Puros Indios, only thing I smoke now.



I have looked at those on several occasions, but always drift over to the others. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks!

[scríbhneoir]

Hav-a-tampa Jewels Sweet, yep the cheap stuff, but they tastes good and folks actually like the way they smell.* When I was an OTR trucker, I'd sometimes smoke 15 a day.* For a special occasion, I'd get a few Macanudos or Cohibas.* Rarely smoke a pipe, but if I do it's with Borkam Riff Whiskey tobacco.

A good source I've used for years is Thompson Cigar Co. (http://secure.thompsoncigar.com/default.aspx)


Never tried one of those, but what the hey, might be a good backup in a cigar emergency. I drive about an hour and a half one way to go contra dancing, and on the drive home, I always unwind with a cigar. I forgot to take any one time, so I bought a pack of White Owls at the Exxon on the way. Ooops. First time I ever put a cigar out and tossed the package. :(

And as far as others liking or disliking the smell, well..., as Tommy Lee Jones says in the Fugitive movie, "I Don't Care." Actually, I've had several folks whom I would expect to say, "Yuck, that stinks!" surprise me and say, "That smell reminds me of my father when I was a kid," or "We always knew when my uncle was visiting by that smell." And my grandfaather used to smoke a pipe with vanilla tobacco. Though his body was pretty weak, his mind was as sharp as ever to the end, and he really enjoyed his pipe and reading.

Thanks for the link; I'll check it out. :)

[scríbhneoir]

I'm pretty low-brow, I like the sweet Backwoods cigars in the foil pouch. :crazy2:

todd


I've never seen these. Where do you find them?

[pipedreams]

Smoke shop, Wal-Mart, gas station, they are everywhere around here.

todd

[scríbhneoir]

Karen, try a Puros Indios, only thing I smoke now.



Alrighty then. I just bought one of these puppies. Will report back on it. :lecture:

[was_jlh]

Excellent, hope you like it.

[Pydpiper]

I'm pretty low-brow, I like the sweet Backwoods cigars in the foil pouch. :crazy2:

todd


These things are good.. :)
Since I quit the cigarettes a bunch of years ago I have had one of the Backwoods.. Nectar to the Gods...

Here in Canada there are some fine cigars available to us, my Father who is a cigar smoker from Detroit loves the things I can dig up around here..

[TedTheLed]

Pyd, send a dozen Havana Upmans right away! :) wait make that 2 dozen..

oh would that be wonderful.. I smoked the one and only one of those I ever had last week, it had been

in my humidor for 10 years, no fooling..it was sublime..so simple, earthy, delicious!

Many cigars today are just hysterical with loads of flavors and spiciness and overwhelming strength..

Mostly I smoke Fuente Hemingway Signatures -- I like the Cameroon wrapper, but lately even the Fuentes have needed more aging to be really good.

That's one reason I cancelled my Thompson cigar club membership, the quality was lagging -- so now I'm living off the last 4 or 5 boxes of Signatures I have left..and they just get better with time...

[Lawrence]

Currently, I am smoking the Jose Marti' Cuba Libre cigars. They come in a glass tube and I got mine from www.jrcigars.com

I also like the Arturo Fuente Opus X line too. :police:

No Maduros for me though...black cigars...YEECH... :tickedoff:

[Stormdrane]

I was passing thru Kentucky a couple of years ago when I came across Kentucky Black Gold (http://www.dannystobacco.com/itempage.asp?ItemID=3419700024) cigars. They were pretty good, so I sent some to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can get them in a box, but I liked the Kentucky humidor(glass jar) they also come in.

[scríbhneoir]

Currently, I am smoking the Jose Marti' Cuba Libre cigars. They come in a glass tube and I got mine from www.jrcigars.com

I also like the Arturo Fuente Opus X line too. :police:

No Maduros for me though...black cigars...YEECH... :tickedoff:


We have a JR a little over an hour from here up on 95. Cigars and oh so much more.... We have a neat little tobacconist shop here in our town where I buy most of mine. Sometimes I will check out other little places along the way if I am running low. There is also a great place down on the coast a couple of hours away.

Hmmmm, I never thought of them as black cigars. I also didn't think I would actually like a maduro when I first started smoking them. My first was a Butera, which was so mild, I thought I was smoking air. Not much flavor. :P I just kept trying till I found some that I liked, and they happened to be maduros.

[scríbhneoir]

Excellent, hope you like it.


was_jlh,

Well, I tried the Puros Indios out on the porch last week at the end of a long day.* It was quite nice,* a bit milder than those to which I am accustomed, but a good smoke.* I would probably buy one again.* Thanks for the suggestion!* :)

[scríbhneoir]

I'm pretty low-brow, I like the sweet Backwoods cigars in the foil pouch. :crazy2:

todd


Well, I was at W-M the other day, and the cigar store was closed, so I bought a pouch of these--the sweet ones. Was torn between those and the "Mild and Wild." I have probably smoked half of them. They are not the prettiest little cigars, but are good, quick smokes, and they are indeed sweet. My one real complaint is the little pieces of tobacco that stay behind after each puff. Bleh. >:( And sometimes they burn really funkily--looks like a burning stick. ;D But I think they could be my emergency back ups. Thanks!

[scríbhneoir]

I used to favor the Punch maduro in robusto or corona, but it has been a few years since I've enjoyed a cigar.*

SRMC


Yes, Punch is another brand I like, and I pick them up from time to time for variety. I've tried Upmans and Graycliffs, too. It's been a few minutes since I enjoyed a cigar. And it was a Fuente maduro. :laugh:

[scríbhneoir]

A good source I've used for years is Thompson Cigar Co. (http://secure.thompsoncigar.com/default.aspx)


Well, that was an evil site. >:D Had boxes of 50 Cubanitos. It is hard to find the tins of ten around here right now. :police: Could be trouble.

[pipedreams]

Well, I was at W-M the other day, and the cigar store was closed, so I bought a pouch of these--the sweet ones. Was torn between those and the "Mild and Wild." I have probably smoked half of them. They are not the prettiest little cigars, but are good, quick smokes, and they are indeed sweet. My one real complaint is the little pieces of tobacco that stay behind after each puff. Bleh. >:( And sometimes they burn really funkily--looks like a burning stick. ;D But I think they could be my emergency back ups. Thanks!
The tobacco does tend to get betwixt the teeth when smoking Backwoods. :)

todd

[scríbhneoir]

The tobacco does tend to get betwixt the teeth when smoking Backwoods.* :)

todd


Yeah, and the funky burning is a hoot. They sort of look beat up from the get go. :)

[pipedreams]

They sort of look beat up from the get go. :)
"Rustic" sounds much more charming.. ;)

todd

[Jim101]

Being a cig. smoker that wants to stop (plus here in Tx. there are getting ready to add ANOTHER $1 per pack tax), what would anyone recommnend in a small cigar to take their place? Nothing TOO expensive...

Thanks,

Jim

[scríbhneoir]

Being a cig. smoker that wants to stop (plus here in Tx. there are getting ready to add ANOTHER $1 per pack tax), what would anyone recommnend in a small cigar to take their place? Nothing TOO expensive...

Thanks,

Jim


Define TOO expensive. >:D

You can get a tin of Macanudos or Fuente Cubanitos (10 per pack). I pay about $16 for the Cubanitos. Stromdrane's link to Thompson Cigars showed a box of 50 Cubanitos for around $85 (off the top of my head). Rocky Patel makes tins of their small Vintage cigar, 5 to the tin. I think I pay around $12 for those. CAO makes a small one, but they seemed to have increased their prices quite a bit. And Fuente makes an Exquisito, one of my faves, which is bigger than a Cubanito, but smaller than a Petite Corona. They are around $2 a piece. I find these are very good smokes. I don't have a lot to spend, so I try to spend it on decent ones that I will enjoy.

And of course, there is the "rustic" Backwoods smoke, heh, heh. $4 for 8 at W-M.

Perhaps that is a start, anyway.

[Jim101]

Thanks, and that is a great start....There is a Cigar shop about 20 min. from the house, I'll print this out and drop by this weekend.....
Again, thanks for the information..

Jim

[scríbhneoir]

Thanks, and that is a great start....There is a Cigar shop about 20 min. from the house, I'll print this out and drop by this weekend.....
Again, thanks for the information..

Jim


You are welcome. And Texas seems to have gone tax-crazy. I remember a sales tax of only 3%. I also remember 50 cent longnecks. Still no state income tax, though.

[pipedreams]

And of course, there is the "rustic" Backwoods smoke, heh, heh. $4 for 8 at W-M..
LOL!

todd

[was_jlh]

was_jlh,

Well, I tried the Puros Indios out on the porch last week at the end of a long day.* It was quite nice,* a bit milder than those to which I am accustomed, but a good smoke.* I would probably buy one again.* Thanks for the suggestion!* :)


Glad you tried them.* You can also find them in Maduro wrapper sometimes, they may provide more "kick".

[scríbhneoir]

Thanks, and that is a great start....There is a Cigar shop about 20 min. from the house, I'll print this out and drop by this weekend.....
Again, thanks for the information..

Jim


Aw, shoot. I forgot to mention the Hoyo de Monterreys--several small sizes, and Padron makes some small ones as well, but a bit pricey, but porbably worth it. Haven't tried them myself. Happy experimenting! :dance:

[Jim101]

More to print out........I'll let you know how things go.......

Jim

[Bravo 25]

Mississippi River Crooks. Getting hard to find though. I do smoke the backwoods sometimes. I do need to quit smoking though.

[TKC]

I like Cohimar's vanilla tipped cigars.

[rscanady]

Unfortunately my tastes cost a little, more. I really enjoy the Cohiba XV torpedoes, but I can only enjoy them occassionally due to cost. Fuentes, Montecristos, Macanudos, and Romeo y Julietas live in my top tray with a bunch of thompson brands underneath. Smokes for all occassions.

Ryan

[scríbhneoir]

I just recently tried a Punch Corojo. Apparently they only come out once a year--reasonably priced at a little over $4, and a very nice smoke indeed. Will have to pick up some more.

[camiller]

The last cigar I smoked was a Rocky Patel Vintage '90 "A" size that was gifted to me. Not a small cigar though @ 7.5" x 54. The "A" size is part of a 2005 limited edition, 1000 boxes with 5 each of three different cigars; Edge Maduro, Vintage 1990, & Rocky Patel Sun Grown. I still have a "A" size Sun Grown in the Humi, maybe this weekend....

[Peter Atwood]

I roll my own cigarettes. American Spirit blue pouch, pure tobacco no crap. Quit a few days ago though so now this thread has me Jonesing. One thing about smoking the natural no additive tobacco is the cravings are about 95% mental though.

I used to work in a tobacco shop many years ago and I have always enjoyed a good cigar. I rarely smoke them anymore and now there are so many brands that I don't know most of them anymore. But H Upmanns, Montecristos, Romeo y Julieta were pretty much what I like, usually in the petit corona or similar size.

[Stormdrane]

Another place I've ordered cigars from in the past is Lil' Brown Smoke Shack (https://www.lilbrown.com/index.cfm).

[M.TEX]

I don't smoke ;D :P

[Bruiser]

Hmmm, I like Fuente Opus X's, but they're not too cheap. Once in a while is okay.

I have a box of Upmann 160th Aniversarios aging in my humidor. Very nice smoke. I'll grab one every once in a while. Unfortuantely, when they're gone, they're gone. :'(

For an everyday cigar, I like Punch rothschilds, or something from Romeo Y Julieta . Hoyos are good too. The Excaliburs are a staple cigar for me.

Avo's = yummy too.

Another great value, try a Padron 2000. Their anniversary series are excellent.

I think I've had just about every kind of premium cigar out there. 8)

[copykat]

I roll my own cigarettes. American Spirit blue pouch, pure tobacco no crap. Quit a few days ago though so now this thread has me Jonesing. One thing about smoking the natural no additive tobacco is the cravings are about 95% mental though.

I used to work in a tobacco shop many years ago and I have always enjoyed a good cigar. I rarely smoke them anymore and now there are so many brands that I don't know most of them anymore. But H Upmanns, Montecristos, Romeo y Julieta were pretty much what I like, usually in the petit corona or similar size.


Can we talk? lol
i gotta whole store of 'em peter including upmans, montecristos and romeos. i like the opus X and cohibas myself but i rarly smoke.bad for you!
not as bad as cigs though. i think its a good jumping off platform. i went from cigs to cigars to now i just sell'em. OK i might smoke 2 a year but only the best of the best.

any reviews yet scribhneoir?

[scríbhneoir]

any reviews yet scribhneoir?


I'm working on the first one for that Acid Blondie. :-X

[SdPunk]

Thought I would start another Q & A session. I personally bring a good smoke, I like any Acid by Drew Estate or even a good Macanudo. WHo has what in their bag?

[yellowthunder]

I always carry my Cigar paraphernalia with me and usually 2 cigars with me. I carry my Davidoff Double Guillotine cutter, .38 special punch cutter, St Dupont Xtend lighter and my cigar carrier which usually has Arturo Fuente 858's or sometimes an AVO Signature Londsdale cigar! ;)

[scríbhneoir]

Merged similar threads. ;D


Right now I have AF natural and madura Petit Coronas, a couple of Exquisitos, and a tin of Padrons. I tried a couple of the Lars Tetens cigars. They smelled interesting, but not my cup of tea (I know, copykat, I know). The Padron anniversary series are very fine cigars as well, but not EDC for me.

[SdPunk]

I didn't know this thread existed, thanks. I am looking or a good, durable, cigar caddy. I have seen the pelican, and some knockoffs but some of these places want a million dollars for these things. :rant: But on the other hand, it is worthwhile if it would have a humdifier in it, since I don't smoke everyday. As I woud receive strange looks at the office. LOL... :lolhammer:

[scríbhneoir]

I didn't know this thread existed, thanks. I am looking or a good, durable, cigar caddy. I have seen the pelican, and some knockoffs but some of these places want a million dollars for these things. :rant: But on the other hand, it is worthwhile if it would have a humdifier in it, since I don't smoke everyday. As I woud receive strange looks at the office. LOL... :lolhammer:


We have one of the Otter Box Cigar Caddies (http://www.cheapercigars.com/cigar_caddy.html) – the large one. It will hold at least 15, more if they are smaller. It has a little humidiifier in it as well. For carry with me (just a couple), I have one of the Atoll black lizard cigar cases (http://www.elighters.com/atcica.html) (it matches my Atoll double flame lighter...and my ropers) ;D

[yellowthunder]

This this the case I use, it's pretty much crush proof and it's got an oasis in the bottom to keep your cigars in good condition. I don't have a direct link the the manufacturer but here's one from Famous Smoke: Perfecto Cigar Case Humidor (http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/humstats.cfm/inum/17654/kws/ZWW1918?utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ZWW1918)

[SdPunk]

Thanks guys. I like those otter boxes. I know what I want in my Christmas stocking.

[Ruud S.]

Great thread!

I've tried "a lot" of different brands and types of cigars through the years. As I hail from Holland (which, as some of you might or might not know) has a rich history as a cigar making country I get to choose between imported and locally produced cigars.

Whereas South American cigars are mostly of the big long filler type, Dutch cigars are mostly short fillers, although there are several manufactures that also produce long fillers.

My current favorite for imported cigars are Cuban Quintero's. I've tried more expensive ones as well, but at EUR 2 a piece, they're a very smooth and flavourful smoke, and I've never had a badly rolled one yet (as has happened to me several times with Romeo y Julieta's, talk about seeing your money going up in smoke...).

For local cigars, it has to be Van der Donk Corona's. They are very traditionally made handrolled short fillers, and very hard to get even here because the company is family owned and has a limited production capacity. The taste is full and rich, so best for after dinner. If I can't get those, I usually get Oud Kampen Wild Havana's or Senorita's. Also very well made, very tastefull cigars. Both brands are very well established and have a long history as companies that produce top quality cigars. Although they taste great, they are much cheaper than your average Cuban cigar.

For those of you that travel to Europe, I can heartily recommend both these brands. Try them, you won't be dissappointed! Or if anyone is interested, I could even mail a few to promote our local cigars. Just drop me a line.

Also, I was wondering if any of you ever tried this trick; when I was a student and very low on funds, I experimented a bit with cheaper cigars (10 handmade long fillers from the Phillippines for about EUR 5, I believe the brand is 'Alhambra', still a pretty good deal IMO) which were not a bad smoke in themselves, but I stored them in a glass jar with a bottlecap containing the last few drops of my favourite whiskey placed on the bottom. The whiskey would slowly evaporate and the cigars would absorb the fumes/aroma of the whiskey. That way, I would get subtly Glenmorangie flavoured cigars! I still do this sometime when I have an almost empty bottle of nice scotch standing around. [ edit; this also works with Cognac, Brandy, Calvados or Armagnac]

With best regards,

Ruud

[Inner Prop]

Thomas Riley Marshall, Woodrow Wilson's Vice President, was listening to a Senate debate, a dreary recitation about what was needed in the U.S., when suddenly he had a grand vision. Said Marshall: "What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar."

I'm big on FRUGAL so I pack Garcia Y Vega English Coronas (four pack in brown plastic tubes for about $5). They taste okay and I don't have to fiddle with the cutter. I just started working 3rd shift again and the smokes keep me from going into a ditch on the way home.

I think my favorites are H. Upmans in the silver tubes. I don't remember the size or name, but I'd know them when I saw them. I don't have any right now as I smoke so rarely I don't want to let the >$4 cigars go bad.

I just bought a Ronson Jetlite (based on recommendations from this forum) and I'm dying to try it out on my stogies.

I smoked Backwoods for a while (my dad had too). They were awful :laugh: My wife (GF at the time) who smokes cigarettes asked to try one and nearly threw up. i thought they were cool 'cuz they looked rugged and like something Clint Eastwood would smoke if he had no name.

[SdPunk]

Those were some cool posts fellas. It is neat to see how other people view cigars all together. But Ruud, you need to share the wealth with the people over here.. ;D You guys are lucky to have the ability to get REAL Cuban cigars, i.e. Cohibas, etc. As for Inner Prop we need to hook you up with a humidor to keep those expensive cigars fresh. But you want to know something funny, a friend of mine smokes Dutch Masters. I actually like them, but only get one when he is around.

Rock on!!! :evilgrin:

[scríbhneoir]

Those were some cool posts fellas.

Ahem...fellas? ;D


Ruud S., I did not know about Holland's cigar history. Interesting!

Karen

[SdPunk]

Ahem...fellas? ;D


Ruud S., I did not know about Holland's cigar history. Interesting!

Karen




Sorry.....Peeps, Friends, Bretheren, Folks, Gang, Comrades, Colleagues.. LOL!!! :lolhammer:

But seriously, Ladies and Gentlemen!!!

:D

[Ruud S.]

Good to hear that so many of you enjoy a smoke every once in a while!

Like I said before, if any of you would like an introduction to Dutch cigars, just let me now and I'll send over a few. I've enough tin tubes laying about to send them in, so feel free. I'd be interested to hear what your opinions on them are. The offer stands indefinately.

And as for Cubans...well I'd probably be breaking some American law on interstate commerce or something if I was to send over some of those, but then again, I never was the law-abiding type when it comes to living the good life ;-).

All the best,

Ruud

[SdPunk]

Now Ruud is my kinda person!!! Heck, we might have to start sending each other cigars back and forth across the deep blue sea!!! Rock on!!!

Wouldn't that be cool, a Cigar Exchange....hmmm Hint, Hint Mods? ;)

[wykeite]

What a guy RuUd is, the Netherlands is a great place for a decent smoke.

Jim

[scríbhneoir]

Woohoo! Thank you, Ruud!

Karen

[Codeman]

Unless something has changed in the last few years, U.S. Customs does allow up to 5 Cuban cigars to be brought back to the states for personal use. I've done it a couple of times, but it was in the nineties.

Whether that holds true for shipping, I can't say, but I would think a custom form marked as "gift" would be the same thing.

[Ruud S.]

@ Codeman: Thank you for providing that information. Right now SDPunk is still waiting for his smokes, whilst Karen and Jim already received theirs. I was starting to worry that US Customs might have thrown a hissy fit and nabbed his cigars because there were one or two Cubans in there...But if what you said is correct, that probably has not happened.

Anyway, I look forward to hearing what everyone thought of them (even if you think some tasted like dried up peat set ablaze :laugh:).
Trivial fact I found out: Holland is the second largest exporter of cigars after the USA. That being said...

Smoke more Cubans! As Kinky Friedman put it so eloquently: "Don't see it as supporting their economy, but as burning their crops!"


Best regards to all,

Ruud

[Inner Prop]

Ruud,

May I pretty please have a couple of cigars? I sent you an IM with my address.

I didn't ask at first because I smoke so rarely that I would be afraid that they'd go bad before I got to them (no humidor), but with the holidays coming I'm expecting to get a bit more sit-around-the-porch-thinking-about-life time.

I think a cigar exchange is a great idea, but what cigars are NOT available in Holland?

We should all review the cigars here on this thread. Should we have a standard review?

I found this one (http://www.dogwatchsocialclub.com/files/CigarRatingFormv3.pdf) on-line.

[SdPunk]

@ Codeman: Thank you for providing that information. Right now SDPunk is still waiting for his smokes, whilst Karen and Jim already received theirs. I was starting to worry that US Customs might have thrown a hissy fit and nabbed his cigars because there were one or two Cubans in there...But if what you said is correct, that probably has not happened.

Anyway, I look forward to hearing what everyone thought of them (even if you think some tasted like dried up peat set ablaze :laugh:).
Trivial fact I found out: Holland is the second largest exporter of cigars after the USA. That being said...

Smoke more Cubans! As Kinky Friedman put it so eloquently: "Don't see it as supporting their economy, but as burning their crops!"


Best regards to all,

Ruud





OMG!!!! I didn't know you acually put some Cubanos in there!!! Dang!!!! It's CHRISTMAS!!! OMG, OMG, OMG, RUUD is the MAN!!! I havent even gotten the package yet, OOHHH MANNNN!!!!!

Well, now that I had that coniption, thank you sooooooooooo much!!!

[xipo297]

An old thread I know but I do love an occasional cigar. My favorite cigar ever is a cuban cohiba but as I cannot get those legally, I really like El Rey Del Mundo cigars. I get the Robusto Larga's at a local shop. A medium body Honduran smoke...Very tasty. I have one in the humidor that should be about ready to go. I also enjoy some pipe tobaccos. Another local shop sells a very tasty mix called Nightcap that I really enjoy. Something about smoking a pipe or cigar that makes me go into relaxation mode.

Rich

[scríbhneoir]

...Something about smoking a pipe or cigar that makes me go into relaxation mode.

Rich


Yep. It was a Punch Rare Corojo this evening on a walk. :yoga:

[Inner Prop]

Xipo297 said,
I really like El Rey Del Mundo cigars. I think I used to get those at Wallgreens.

[IllicitDreams]

I've been hooked on the Dominican Republic Cohiba's, and Bering #8's. and I've got a CAO Brazilia, a CAO Gold Label, and a Macanudo Court sitting in the Humidor.

I don't really smoke that often, but I do enjoy a pipe, or cigar every so often.

RUUD S. I'd be interested in a couple of those Dutch cigars, if you don't mind PM me some more info.

[Inner Prop]

Ruud,

I got the cigars today! Would it be okay to post the photo I took of them? There are three with no bands and I wanted to ask you what they were.

Also, just so you know, the ones with no bands were outside of the ziploc bag. They were in the case, but outside the bag. I guess Customs had to take a closer look at them.

I will try to smoke them as soon as I can and get back to you with my review.

Thanks so very much,

[Brickout]

La Gloria Cubana - Wavell

This has been my favorite brand since I started smoking cigars back in 1995.

[bigkahuna]

OpusX

[fishwolf]

AyC

[messerjocke2000]

That´s a tough one...

Most smoked:
-Jose L. Piedra Cremas
-Jose L. Piedra Petit Cazadores
-La Libertad Puritos

"best" Cigars:
-Anything Robaina
-CAO Sopranos
-Cuaba Salomones
-

[Lorenzo]

Cubans - Cohibas or Romeo y Julietta, minis for a quick taste, fullsized for an occasion. Dutch Winterman as day-to-day "fuel", usually Half Corona size.

[InspektorGadget]

I recently managed to get my hands on a couple of Cuban Cohibas. They are need of some rejuvination and have been put in the humidor for awhile. I can't wait as the last real Cohiba I smoked was probably my favorite cigar ever. I have been on a mission since to find something close.

[themadplumbarian]

Cohiba's!!!

[willofgod]

Onyx robusto

[Sneaky]

Looked through all these posts and nobody mentioned my favourites--CANDELA!!!

Usually Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Candela will do, none of those fake dyed ones for me.

[Seiko]

Ive been liking the Rockey Patel 1992 vintage series. they claim medium, but I say strong on the 5 or 6 I've had.
But my normal cigar is handmade from the folks at Las Vegas Cigar Company (http://www.lvcigar.com/) Do yourself a favor and give them a try.

[DiabloSc(+)pe]

MMMMM... Diablo Caliente , Diablo Picante , Havent had a Pepin Garcia Black in a long while ! gooood smoke, La Gloria Cubana good too . and ones i used to get Baja Mexico, Cuban Knock offs werent bad ! stick to buying tequila in mexico !! oh ya almost forgot got some on maui had a coffee taste different, got one for my brother in-law as well

[lilmrb09]

i tried one and thought it was pretty good.

how do u like it compared to other cigars?

[ForestryGuy]

Whats you're favorite smoke? Id say Carlos Torano The Exodus 1959- 50 years Cigars are my fav. Nice rich flavor and some spices make it very enjoyable....

[eahm]

Tatuaje. Anything they make!


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[themadplumbarian]

Cohiba, and Acid's kuba kuba, JR

[drb328]

Most padrones, cohibas, and sometimes a makers mark for a lighter less expensive smoke

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[Jordanmayphoto]

I smoke a lot of Nestor Miranda and Garcia My Father cigars. Rocky Patel also makes quality smoke.

[TooMuchStuff]

Arturo Fuente Hemingway line. On the milder side but great anytime of day.

[themaindude]

Anything by Garcia or his collaborations.

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[CatherineM]

I used to enjoy watching the little old ladies hand roll them down in Ybor City in Tampa. That's about as close to smoking one I've ever gotten. Used to send them to my brother in Oklahoma.

[Falco57]

I am a pipe smokers, if i smoke cigars my best is Antico Toscano


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[JAfromMn]

I'm following this one.

How about the best smoke for the money.

My dutch master's are not that good.

[RexHavoc]

Omar Ortez, rumor has it they are Rocky Patel Edge for 1/2 the cost, if not true they are still worth double the cost.

[ForestryGuy]

I'm following this one.

How about the best smoke for the money.

My dutch master's are not that good.

You might want to try Garcia Y Vega English Caronas. Some like 'em and some dont. I like them myself. You can get a box of 20 for around $25.00. They are a machine made smoke, but I think they have a really good taste. Measurements are 5.2" x 41 ring gauge. For the money they are a great everyday smoke IMHO. Heres a link - http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=DB-GVA5241&kc=CI1722&zmam=66622730&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=DB-GVA5241

[Satanta]

My dad and I would puff Cohibas on his back deck. That said I tend to keep a cigar clamped in my teeth most of the time and for store bought I go with the Swishers. I like to roll my own but have not had my own plants in a few years and did not get a chance to talk to anyone locally [[N.C. apparently tobacco country]] to see about getting some from them.

[themaindude]

Holt's sell. "Little Havana Overruns" 45$ a bundle. With a little time in your humidor, they are most excellent.

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[grayman]

I usually buy Rocky Patel or Ashton VSG. However, the best smoke I've ever had is the Arturo Fuente Opus X.

[CatfishTX]

I like H Upmann's and love Pleadies cigars when I can find them. Like anything, it's all a matter of personal preference. Like wine, more money doesn't ALWAYS mean better product.

[cap6888]

Anything by Rocky Patel. My go to cigars are 5 Vegas Gold Labels, Cibao, and the CI Legends Green Labels. I have a pipe too that I smoke on occasion. The best tobacco I I ever got for that was some Davidoff Cool Water. I got that in Kuwait, and haven't been able to find it since I have been back stateside.

[JasonAre]

I usually EDC at least one cigar and a cutter along with a torch.

Anyone else?

I enjoy Cohibas, Perdomos and CAOs.

[RonReagan]

I used to until I got my tobacco pipe.

[scríbhneoir]

Similar topics merged.
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[JasonAre]

I'm following this one.

How about the best smoke for the money.

My dutch master's are not that good.

Dutch Masters are terrible, If you’re on a budget for cigars let me suggest these to you.

http://www.cheapercigars.com/Quorum-Corona.html?gdftrk=gdfV2510_a_7c604_a_7c8150_a_7c5 228

20 dollars for a 20 pack, at your local cigar shop one will run you about 1.45-2.00 at the highest. Probably the best cheap smoke I’ve ever had.

[Tarponfly49]

Cohiba Black Robustos.....love them...

[antman157]

Going on a cruise next month and looking to take some cigars .. I'm new to the cigar scene.. Anyone recommend a beginner cigar? Looking for something kinda short and mild .. The large cigars dont really impress me. Maybe a robusto size??

[Trunkmonkey]

Acid Blondies or some Rum Runners for a cruise... good times!

[Belush2]

Arturo Fuente - Hemingway (http://www.famous-smoke.com/arturo+fuente+hemingway+best+seller+5+pack+cigars/item+18680?kws=ZWW4354&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=cigars_CI-HEM-SELN5PK&utm_campaign=ZWW4354)
Nice burn, good taste, 5 pack is a good buy, or get a couple of singles if your gonna mix it up with others to test/try.
They come larger lengths, and with Madera wrappers if you like and can find them.

[JasonAre]

Going on a cruise next month and looking to take some cigars .. I'm new to the cigar scene.. Anyone recommend a beginner cigar? Looking for something kinda short and mild .. The large cigars dont really impress me. Maybe a robusto size??

Something with a mild body.

[Trunkmonkey]

Get on cigars international and order a sampler... that should do it!

in fact, here you go! http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=SP-CIDD206&cat=215

[predator86]

Also look into cigarbid.com is the ebay of cigars but I must warn you its addicting. I enjoy the diesel line and cain f daytona's.

[antman157]

Thanks y'all :-)