Cigars

Post by **Reichpapers** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:57 am

Anyone here enjoy a good cigar on occassion? What are your preferences?

Abwehr · Post by **Abwehr** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:10 pm

A good Cuban is the best you can get to me. I haven't had one in a number of years now, but when I was living in San Paulo, Brasil, I could get them anytime. Canada is/was another good place to buy Cubans. The only problem with Canadian cigars is the big tax they put on all tobacco products. Oh yea, I could get them when I wasin Saudi Arabia too. GOOD CIGARS!

CRA · Post by **CRA** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:58 pm

Yep cubans are the gold standard I still think Cohiba when good cigars come to mind.
I stop by the cigar store every couple of months or so.

Post by **j.bal** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:28 pm

I enjoy a good robusto with a madoro wraper. If you like mild try Macanudo any size.

Post by **JBaum** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:41 pm

A nice Bacarrat blunt. It doesn't last too long (about 20 minutes), and it's fat for a smooth smoke that's not too hot. The fatter the cigar, the cooler the smoke. The Bacarrats and Carbonells are lightly sweetened on the end, not enough to gag, just enough to have you lick your lips after its gone.

For a cheap cigar, it's tough to beat a Phillies Blunt. 5 for $3, but there is quite a difference between those and a $3 Bacarrat. Cubans always seems a little strong for me. I inhale, and a smooth cooler smoke is what I'm after. With the few Cubans I've had, I compare it to liking the smell of coffee (mild cigar) and chewing the grounds (Cuban). Same flavor, just too strong. Without inhaling, I'd probably like a Cuban, because then the other cigars wouldn't have enough ass to give a full taste.

MAX-LEADFLO · Post by **MAX-LEADFLO** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:48 am

I love the Fuente short stories, any Fuente is a great smoke.

Post by **autodoc** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:47 pm

Bolivar Maduros are nice!

Post by **gunslingerdoc** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:51 pm

Saint luis Rey, bolivar, Romeo and Juliet aged at least 2 years and via habana only....Current production Cohibas non cuban or cuban are over priced for the smoke.

Post by **Reichpapers** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:48 pm

I tend to go mild with a Conneticuit wrapper...well, at least that has been the case concerning my favorite smokes so far. I have a humidor full of premium cigars, but I always tend to fall back on and smoke more cost effective brands. My favorites so far have been the Sol Cubano, Fires and the Drew Estate Vieja de Cubana (gold for the price at $2 a stick). I have also enjoyed the Leon Jiminez and a freshly handrolled Aurora 1495 Series. For a comparison, if it is as strong as a CAO Brazilia, then I'll avoid it. As far as true Cubans go, I don't have any besides 2 counterfeit Cohibas.