Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'?

44Champs · 03-21-2013, 05:08 PM

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!

foreverfan · 03-21-2013, 05:19 PM

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

These are around $3 per stick and never disappoint.

These are nice 60 cent smokes everyday smokes.

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

44Champs · 03-21-2013, 05:24 PM

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.

foreverfan · 03-22-2013, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

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.

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.

44Champs · 03-22-2013, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

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.

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.

CheramieIII · 03-21-2013, 05:27 PM

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.

QBREES9 · 03-21-2013, 05:52 PM

Um none of that.

Crusader · 03-22-2013, 01:45 AM

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.

foreverfan · 03-22-2013, 09:02 AM

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

Crusader · 03-22-2013, 11:38 AM

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

03-21-2013, 05:08 PM	#1
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	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! foreverfan likes this.
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03-21-2013, 05:19 PM	#2
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	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. These are nice 60 cent smokes everyday smokes. Cu-Avana Intensus are great full body smokes that won't break the bank.
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03-21-2013, 05:24 PM	#3
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	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.
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03-22-2013, 09:55 AM	#4
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'? Originally Posted by 44Champs 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. 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.

03-22-2013, 05:56 PM	#5
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'? Originally Posted by foreverfan 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. 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.
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589

03-21-2013, 05:27 PM	#6
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,489 Blog Entries: 3	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.

03-21-2013, 05:52 PM	#7
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Official Cigar Thread - whatcha smokin'? Um none of that. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-22-2013, 01:45 AM	#8
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	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.

03-22-2013, 09:02 AM	#9
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	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.

03-22-2013, 11:38 AM	#10
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	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?