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07-09-2014, 12:36 PM | #1 |
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Cigars Anyone
Hope this isn't a re-post, looked but didn't really find anything. This is for the Cigar Smokers out there, what's you favorite?
1. Almost any Drew Estate (especially Dirt Torpedo and T-52's). 2. Ashtons Madero's. |
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You guys should take road trips to Canada, we have cubans in every cigar shop.
I used to smoke them a lot but my GF made me quit when I made her quit smoking cigarettes. Fair is fair I guess.
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I was able to smoke Cuban Montecristos while on vacation in Mexico, I'll be honest, I couldn't tell the difference between them and those from the Dominican Republic. I think what makes us want Cubans is because we can't get them.
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Reading that you got it in Mexico, makes me think you got a fake. Hopefully you went to an actual La Casa Del Habano. The closest thing to a "cuban" that's readily available are a few vitolas of Davidoff. Then again, there are a lot of different flavors for cubans just like there are different flavors within Dominican, Nicaraguan, or Honduran cigars, but I prefer my cigars to be more floral rather than earthy or spicy. |
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They were real, real expensive. One of the ways to tell a fake in Mexico is if it comes in a glass tube in one of the tourist shops. Or at least that's what we were warned to stay away from. I have one left that I was able to sneak in, maybe I need to do a re-test this weekend to verify.
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There are technically several grades of Cuban cigars. The best of the best are usually given to government officials of Cuba. Then the next round goes to countries with good relations with Cuba. Generally the European countries. Spain being one of the best. After that the rest of the world gets mediocre ones. Paying $30 or more doesn't guarantee a good one unfortunately. In my opinion, some of the best cigars coming out are from Nicaragua. One of the up and coming regions that have very similar conditions to Cuba. Many manufactures have been moving and setting up their factories in Nicaragua, especially in the Esteli region. If you look at the top 25 lists that are floating around from any magazines or online reviews, you will see a good number of top rated are from Nicaragua. Going back to Cubans, I would rather have two $15 sticks from Nicaragua or DR, hell some of the $8-12 range sticks are amazing, than spend $30 and hopefully get a good Cuban. I've had my share of Cubans, but strangely enough the best ones I've had are the Cohiba Siglos that I got from China. The last couple of good ones I've had are: Viaje Zombie SuperShot Viaje Zombie Green with Criollo wrapper Intemperance BA Breach of the Peace I run a shop and lounge, so if anyone needs any advice just let me know.
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Give the Herrera Esteli a try. It is a product under Drew Estate, but the only one without any infusion or leaf processing. It's probably the closest non-Cuban I've had. Had some people make the switch over to these and they enjoy them. Price is around $10 depending on if your local shop jacks up the price.
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I used to be big into cigars...like REALLY BIG into them and a total cigar snob. |
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Let me start by saying I know absolutely nothing about cigars. Used to smoke a lot of weed but Ive stopped. Interested to hear what you guys have to say.
Why do you guys smoke cigars?
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Yikes that's no good. Come and stay for a while, Toronto is nice...
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