Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

I'm not an everyday smoker, but I'll smoke a few during the month. I like cigars that are mild/medium. I don't like any that have a strong spice to them.

The best cigar I've ever smoked was given to me by a friend - it was a genuine cuban - Habana Cohiba Exelcior - it was mild/medium and so smooth. If I ever find any, I'm gonna buy a couple boxes.

That being said here are my favorite domestic smokes:

1) Rocky Patel Vintage 1990
2) Ashton Aged Maduro
3) Baccarat Churchill

All three of these are mild/medium. For the money, it's hard to beat the Baccarat. I'm always looking for new recommendations, so let's hear em!

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

Depends on what you're looking for for the price.

These are around $3 per stick and never disappoint.

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/p...-5v6054-10.jpg

These are nice 60 cent smokes everyday smokes.

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/p...s/8/cs-81a.jpg



Cu-Avana Intensus are great full body smokes that won't break the bank.

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/p...s/3/cs-3eb.jpg

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

FF - Thanks for the rec. I'd rather spend a little more on a good cigar since I only smoke them every now and then, rather than buying cheap cigars for every day smokes. More important to me is the smoke itself - mild to medium with a nice even smoke and no spicy after taste. I've seen those Vegas 5's as a sampler on cigar bid.com - might have to check them out.

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

I got me a 20 piece sampler. I also bought a few pipes and some amaretto and cherry tobacco. Hittin the pipe about once a week. Like to blend both. will be getting into the cigars soon and will let ya know.

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

Um none of that.

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

I smoke quite seldome but when i do I prefer a Cohiba Siglo IV. They usually come at $20-25 a piece but I'd say they are worth the money.

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

Cigar samplers suck. I find they are best straight out the box.
Trust me... they taste way better right out the box.

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

I've smoked so many over priced cigars too. If you are still smoking it when it is burning your fingers, they are a good smoke, period. :cool:

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

Can you get the real Cohiba anywhere in the US or would that be against the trade embargo against Cuba?

Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?
 

I've smoked some cheap cigars that tastes like they just rolled up some paper and put it together. But I can get a $3 Baccarat that will smoke evenly down to the nub. If I'm paying more than $7 a stick, I feel like I've spent a lot. It's really all about figuring what you like as far as taste and body are concerned, and there are some good cigars in the $3-$5 range.