Official Cigar Thread

[SonofOahu]

Smoked a Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Toro

Pretty mild for a Maduro. Good pull on the cigar, nice amount of smoke. No complaints, but nothing really stands out.

I received this as part of a take-home pack from an event I went to, so I don't know what the price-point is. I'm going to guess it would be under $10, at a brick-and-mortar shop.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Just tried the Leaf by Oscar Connecticut. Mild, good draw, and very strong aroma. Going to have to get a couple for the humidor.

 

[theclassickiller]

How did I never see this thread when it was created? I don't post much, but cigars are one of my passions...

or vices...

not sure.

Choosing my faves is tough, but if I had to right now I would say:

#1 Davidoff Escurio Gran Perfecto ($$$)
#2 Warped Futuro Suprema ($$, my go-to)
#3 Emilio Draig K ($$)

All time favorite is probably Las Calaveras 14.

 

[SonofOahu]

How did I never see this thread when it was created? I don't post much, but cigars are one of my passions...

or vices...

not sure.

Choosing my faves is tough, but if I had to right now I would say:

#1 Davidoff Escurio Gran Perfecto ($$$)
#2 Warped Futuro Suprema ($$, my go-to)
#3 Emilio Draig K ($$)

All time favorite is probably Las Calaveras 14.

Awesome, a new voice! I was excited to discover this thread, too.

Damn, Davidoff is like burning "straight cash, homey."

Is there a Tinder Box in Fort Wayne? That was my favorite shop, in Mishawaka. Really great pricing.

 

[theclassickiller]

Awesome, a new voice! I was excited to discover this thread, too.

Damn, Davidoff is like burning "straight cash, homey."

Is there a Tinder Box in Fort Wayne? That was my favorite shop, in Mishawaka. Really great pricing.

No, but we have a couple decent shops. Rudy's is one of my favorite places to be in town. Ridiculous selection of boutique cigars and all Indiana beers and wines. The outdoor area is built such that you can smoke out there all year long (we have a stupid smoking ban also), and they host events with the big name cigar companies quite often.

And yeah, I don't smoke the Escurio very often. Maybe once or twice a month when it's warm.

 

[Irishman77]

Smoking an illusione epernay now. One of my favorite NC

 

[Irishman77]

I’m a big pipe smoker and when dunhill/davidoff announced they were ending production early this year I bought 5 pounds of 965

 

[Irish YJ]

I've always thought the Tatuaje Havana VI line was pretty close to Partagas Serie D.

Smoked TH often while in working down in Belize. Good stuff. Nicaragua right?

 

[SonofOahu]

Smoked TH often while in working down in Belize. Good stuff. Nicaragua right?

Yes. Although they may have been originally produced in Miami. Pete Johnson started Tatuaje with guidance from Pepin Garcia (My Father). The original factory was on 8th Ave (calle ocho) in Little Havana.

You know, I think Nicaragua is currently producing the best stuff. Look at the powerhouse brands coming out of there:

Padron
Oliva Serie V
Tatuaje
My Father
Casa Magna

Really impressive run, over the last 10 years.

 

[SonofOahu]

Just tried the Leaf by Oscar Connecticut. Mild, good draw, and very strong aroma. Going to have to get a couple for the humidor.

Awesome, I had that cigar before. It's a nice smoke.

It's a trip how they wrap it up. That's probably what stands out the most. I thought it was a busted-ass cigar, at first. Then, my friend unwrapped it -- mind blown.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Awesome, I had that cigar before. It's a nice smoke.

It's a trip how they wrap it up. That's probably what stands out the most. I thought it was a busted-ass cigar, at first. Then, my friend unwrapped it -- mind blown.

My buddy admited to cutting and lighting the wrapper.

 

[SonofOahu]

My buddy admited to cutting and lighting the wrapper.

Hahaha. Not gonna lie, I probably would have done the same thing.

Out of curiosity, did he tell you if it changed the cigar in a meaningful way?

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Hahaha. Not gonna lie, I probably would have done the same thing.

Out of curiosity, did he tell you if it changed the cigar in a meaningful way?

He said it left him with a mouthful of crumpled leaf.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

My buddy admited to cutting and lighting the wrapper.

I can see how that mistake was made.
I'm always a bit worried about trying something new, but I have to try one of these now.

 

[theclassickiller]

Yes. Although they may have been originally produced in Miami. Pete Johnson started Tatuaje with guidance from Pepin Garcia (My Father). The original factory was on 8th Ave (calle ocho) in Little Havana.

You know, I think Nicaragua is currently producing the best stuff. Look at the powerhouse brands coming out of there:

Padron
Oliva Serie V
Tatuaje
My Father
Casa Magna

Really impressive run, over the last 10 years.

Also Drew Estate. I know there's a stigma around them since selling out to SI, but there are a couple Liga Privada blends that are still top tier IMO.

 

[SonofOahu]

He said it left him with a mouthful of crumpled leaf.

That sucks

I can see how that mistake was made.
I'm always a bit worried about trying something new, but I have to try one of these now.

Yeah, it's a nice smoke. I think it's inexpensive, as well.

Also Drew Estate. I know there's a stigma around them since selling out to SI, but there are a couple Liga Privada blends that are still top tier IMO.

Granger said no.9 is his go-to Friday cigar.

I like Liga Privada, but it sits at a pretty high price-point.

 

[SonofOahu]

Smoked a Quesada Oktoberfest 2015 "Uber"

Very good construction on this cigar. Really nice draw, smooth all the way through. Surprisingly even burn, considering the size of this stick.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

That sucks

Granger said no.9 is his go-to Friday cigar.

I like Liga Privada, but it sits at a pretty high price-point.

That is why i sadly have to cut back once the season is over.

 

[cody1smith]

Smoked a 35 dollar cigar in south bend last weekend with my brother on law (who is a cigar guru) it was awful no idea how people do it.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Smoked a 35 dollar cigar in south bend last weekend with my brother on law (who is a cigar guru) it was awful no idea how people do it.

Hahaha I think we've seen the last of Cody Smith in this thread.

 

[cody1smith]

Hahaha I think we've seen the last of Cody Smith in this thread.

I wanted to like it. I smelled that thing 50 times on the drive up. I was so convinced i eas gomna be a regular i was lpokong at accessories on amazon all day. Fired it up after we ate with some scotch and was so let down
I've never been muxh of a smoker though. First one I have tried in 15 years.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I wanted to like it. I smelled that thing 50 times on the drive up. I was so convinced i eas gomna be a regular i was lpokong at accessories on amazon all day. Fired it up after we ate with some scotch and was so let down
I've never been muxh of a smoker though. First one I have tried in 15 years.

I didn't enjoy it at first, but it grew on me once i found my type of cigar. Now I go through as many as 4 a week. Start simple. Find one with a light colored wrap and cost anywhere from 7-10 bucks.

 

[SonofOahu]

Smoked a 35 dollar cigar in south bend last weekend with my brother on law (who is a cigar guru) it was awful no idea how people do it.

Start off with a candela cigar. They're not as strong. It will taste like you're smoking tea.

If you can't find a candela, go with natural. The darker the cigar, the worse it will wreck your virgin taste-buds. Heh, heh.

 

[cody1smith]

Tottaly unaware of this. Kinda like swisher sweets when I was 15

 

[SonofOahu]

Tottaly unaware of this. Kinda like swisher sweets when I was 15

I just read your follow-up post:

The type of drink you have can change your perception of the cigar, as well. If you drink a strong, peaty/smokey whisky with your cigar, it makes the cigar flavors seem much stronger. Especially if you drink something neat.

For new cigar-smokers, I usually suggest a Guinness, or a nut-brown ale of some sort. Something that's not going to tax your tongue, and allow your mouth to cool down in between drags. The darker beers stand up to cigars better. Frankly, I think Guinness is the perfect complement to a cigar.

If you go with a whisky, I would suggest getting it on the rocks, to have that same cooling effect. Also, grab a water, so you can refresh your taste-buds about every ten minutes. A mixed drink, like an old-fashioned, or dark and stormy, is not bad. Rum on the rocks with a little bit of brown sugar at the bottom of the glass is an awesomely underappreciated cigar drink.

If you're outside, don't be afraid to spit (if possible). Clearing your mouth, every so often, keeps the burnt/tarry/ashy taste from staying in your mouth. You'll appreciate the cigar, more.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Tried The Judge this morning, Oahu. Very bold. I enjoyed it with black coffee.

 

[SonofOahu]

Tried The Judge this morning, Oahu. Very bold. I enjoyed it with black coffee.

Wooo, that's a big breakfast-smoke! I don't know you can be a functional person after smoking that; that cigar is a killer.

 

[IrishInFl]

I'm enjoying a smoke at a Nat Sherman event in town.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I'm enjoying a smoke at a Nat Sherman event in town.

Just had a Nat Sherman Host Maduro yesterday. Always liked the brand

 

[SonofOahu]

I'm enjoying a smoke at a Nat Sherman event in town.

Nice. I don't get Nat Shermans in Hawaii. Used to smoke them in SB. I was introduced to them by a friend who from NJ. Great smokes for low prices.