Official Cigar Thread

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

We have threads for alcohol, TV, music, and so on but I didn't see a thread dedicated to cigars. I'm no aficionado, but I've started to dabble a little more.

A few questions to get conversation rolling:

What are your favorites? Do you have a good place to buy cigars? What's your favorite occasion to light one? Does your wife/girlfriend complain about your cigar breath? What do you drink with your favorite cigar?

johnnycando · May 11, 2014

Cohibas.

When I smoke.

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

johnnycando said:
Cohibas.

When I smoke.

Do you get the Cuban Cohibas or the Dominican Cohibas sold in Los Estados Unidos?

Irish YJ · May 11, 2014

Cohiba or Monte Cristo when I can get Cubans. Cuesta Rey Dominican when I cannot.

johnnycando · May 11, 2014

Rack Em said:
Do you get the Cuban Cohibas or the Dominican Cohibas sold in Los Estados Unidos?

That's a tricky question- COP!

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

johnnycando said:
That's a tricky question- COP!

Just quit lying. We all know you smoke flavored cigarillos...like a bitch.

BobD · May 11, 2014

Has all the talk about Monica Lewinsky in the news inspired a new thread?

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

BobD said:
Has all the talk about Monica Lewinsky in the news inspired a new thread?

This is a thread about cigars, not fat skanks.

BobD · May 11, 2014

Rack Em said:
This is a thread about cigars, not fat skanks.

That kinda obvious because irishog would already be here.

frankenonsense · May 11, 2014

Hey all.

New poster, long time follower.

Here are some of my favorites:

Rocky Patel- Cameroon, Connecticut
Cain- Daytona, Straight Ligero,
Drew Estates- Liga Privada No 9, Herrera Esteli, Undercrown
Gurkha- Ghost, Dragon

Some of those are more of a splurge/special occasion cigar. Others are a pretty good normal smoke. You typically can't go wrong with those brands in general.

BobD · May 11, 2014

frankenonsense said:
Hey all.

New poster, long time follower.

Here are some of my favorites:

Rocky Patel- Cameroon, Connecticut
Cain- Daytona, Straight Ligero,
Drew Estates- Liga Privada No 9, Herrera Esteli, Undercrown
Gurkha- Ghost, Dragon

Some of those are more of a splurge/special occasion cigar. Others are a pretty good normal smoke. You typically can't go wrong with those brands in general.

Rackem got your virginity

Me2SouthBend · May 11, 2014

frankenonsense said:
Hey all.

New poster, long time follower.

Here are some of my favorites:

Rocky Patel- Cameroon, Connecticut
Cain- Daytona, Straight Ligero,
Drew Estates- Liga Privada No 9, Herrera Esteli, Undercrown
Gurkha- Ghost, Dragon

Some of those are more of a splurge/special occasion cigar. Others are a pretty good normal smoke. You typically can't go wrong with those brands in general.

Welcome aboard, Stay thirsty my Friend.

Me2SouthBend · May 11, 2014

I always enjoy an Ashton. After a round of golf w a tall beer.

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

BobD said:
Rackem got your virginity

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koonja · May 11, 2014

Rack Em said:

What's the story behind this? I can't think of a scenario where that's not weird looking on the field.

TheTurningPoint · May 11, 2014

I just got a box of Tatuaje Cojonu cigars from a client. Pretty solid cigar

frankenonsense · May 11, 2014

BobD said:
Rackem got your virginity

HE TOLD ME I WAS SPECIAL!

Kaneyoufeelit · May 11, 2014

frankenonsense said:
HE TOLD ME I WAS SPECIAL!

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

IrishTP said:
I just got a box of Tatuaje Cojonu cigars from a client. Pretty solid cigar

You sound like a high-end hooker. I couldn't afford you.

pumpdog20 · May 11, 2014

Best cigars I ever had were cognac dipped ones from Camp Scania, Iraq.

TheTurningPoint · May 11, 2014

Rack Em said:
You sound like a high-end hooker. I couldn't afford you.

Haha. Escort get it right.

And the best cigar I have ever had was from a cruise stop...Honduran and I kick myself bc I didnt get the name

Rack Em · May 11, 2014

I tried the CLE Plus tonight. It's a full bodied Toro (6 x 54). Usually I stay with medium bodied Robustos, but I tried this on a recommendation from the cigar shop. It had a great draw and a very full flavor...a little more than I hoped for tonight. Still an excellent cigar.

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irishog77 · May 12, 2014

Is this the follow-up thread to the shaving thread?

irishog77 · May 12, 2014

BobD said:
That kinda obvious because irishog would already be here.

You rang, Bobby?

Rack Em · Jun 10, 2014

The FDA in its mighty benevolence and omniscience has decreed that it will now regulate "premium" cigars in an effort to curb underage smoking. If the FDA unilaterally expands its authority, premium cigars will be taxed an additional $10 per cigar and online orders will be banned. This threatens not only the cigar aficionado, but also the novice smoker and small enterprise. To use language language from administrative law, it's an arbitrary and capricious exercise of regulatory power.

I would encourage any and all cigar smokers on IE to voice your opinion in the notice and comment section of the regulations here.

Irishman77 · Jun 10, 2014

How in the world have I missed this thread? I have been a enthusiast and collector for quite awhile. I have always thought about starting a thread on cigars but now don't know where to begin.

Favorites:

Cuban: (I will dive into this topic in detail if need be, but if you claim to have smoked a Cuban on vacation or know a guy...it is 99% assured you did not smoke a true habana.)
Top 3:
Bolivar , Partagas , and Trinidad are my favorites and 80% of what I smoke

Non cuban top 3:
Anything by Dion Giolito
Tatuaje
Padron 26,64

Favorite place to buy:

Non Cubans :
Cigarbid(very addictive if new to cigars )
New havana cigars
Holts
Famous smoke
Serious cigars
Cigars international
Atlantic cigars

Cuban that are the real deal...ahhh maybe pm me...

Favorite occasion : not below 40 degrees and not above 100 degrees

Does my wife complain?
Not at all. I always clean up afterwards though...

What do I drink while enjoying a cigar?
- keep it light...heavy scotch and bourbon is a huge mistake. You will miss the flavors of the cigar and whisky. White wine, beer, cola, sprite, champagne are all good.

Anyway that's a start...

Irishman77 · Jul 25, 2014

On the deck with a cigar and while perusing IE I remembered this thread. Why not revive it I thought...I will try to post from time to time what is smoking good.

Tonight a Por Laranaga PC from 90 miles south of Miami . Great smoke as always and when it is done the charcoal is always ready...cheers!

Irish#1 · Jul 25, 2014

You guys do realize the minute you type Cuban into the interwebby, the Feds are automatically notified and are now listening in. Prepare for a knock on your door. lol

Irishman77 · Jul 26, 2014

Smoking a pork shoulder today with my old man. I have picked out a trio of...
1. Trinidad Reyes
2. Illusione Epernay Le grande
3. Bolivar corona gigantes

Going to be fun!

Rack Em · Jul 26, 2014

Irishman77 said:
Smoking a pork shoulder today with my old man. I have picked out a trio of...
1. Trinidad Reyes
2. Illusione Epernay Le grande
3. Bolivar corona gigantes

Going to be fun!

Since it's just the two of you, I'll be right over.

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