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.

Optimos

But with custom work done ; )

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.

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.

Yeow...that hurts my eyes to read. There's actually a pretty big difference between them, but not all cubans are that great, which depends on what you like out of a cigar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are quite a few reputable dealers around the world and I'm pretty sure that they all get quality products. I doubt that Partagas PSD4's would vary in quality between what's shipped to Switzerland or Hong Kong. Spain getting the best smokes makes absolutely no sense. What'd I'd like to know is why anyone would be paying $30 for a cuban that wasn't Edicion Limitada as there are VERY few cigars at that price range in general.

The only Nicaraguan cigars I like are Padron 4000 maduros and Padron 40th Anni torps in maduro. Otherwise, I'm a Dominican fan with Davidoff Diademas, Puros, and 2000 being my choice sticks. Fuente Sungrown Hemingways are pretty good too, along with 858 Rosado.

Siglo 6 is my favorite Cohiba(only because I've never had a Sublime or DC, yet), but if that's the price you're paying, somebody is ripping you off.

I actually don't smoke cigars anymore, but thanks! :D

You'd be surprised at how easy it is to get a fake. I tell everyone I know that goes somewhere and mentions cubans to let me know and I'll point them in the right direction. You'd be surprised, or not, at how many seemingly legit businesses are selling fakes. Just because you're paying $20USD for a cigar in a nice hotel doesn't mean it's the genuine article.

I used to be big into cigars...like REALLY BIG into them and a total cigar snob. ;)

I could tell you were pretty serious into them, and probably a snob.lol I'm an occasional cigar smoker (3-5 a week), I'm not into one big name or the other and try different one's from time to time. But as I was saying in the first post, Drew Estates Dirt Torpedo's are probably one of my favorite, but make suggestions that we can find and afford, I'm all for learning more. As for the Cubans, I am pretty sure they were real, or at least I hope they were.

I find that the best values in quality mixed with price are Padron Londres, Cabiguan Petites, and Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Chateau Fuente. All around $5. But these are just my tastes.

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?

Yikes that's no good. Come and stay for a while, Toronto is nice...

I guess ill be the cheap guy and former pot head!

SWISHER SWEETS GRAPE FLAVOR :thumbsup:

Swisher Sweets is what got me hooked on these things when I was a kid. You could buy them in the store when I was in my early teens, they didn't care about age then. Try Drew Estates Juicy Lucy, very good and sweet but expensive for the size.

White grape white owls, optimos, philly, Dutch, the only time I buy a swisher is when I can't get any of the others lol. The tobacco paper on a sweet comes apart to easy, and i'on like how they smoke lmao.

For actual cigars, I've only smoked a cohiba with a gold tag on it. It was really smooth.. Lol


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I have a problem. I love cigars. :)

I have a freezer full of them because it is too hot in Texas to keep a humidor in your house.

So, if any of you all are in San Antonio, let me know. I can unthaw some magical sticks that are smooth and delightful.

I read one of the earlier posts where someone asked why smoke a cigar. All I can say is that it is relaxing and peaceful. No rush, people leave you alone (cause they don't care for the aroma maybe?), and you can just chill for anywhere from 15 minutes for a cigarillo to almost 2 hours for a Size A.

I didn't smoke the tobacco from them ever lol I only ever split them open took out all the tobacco and replaced it with chronic. :thumbsup: USED TO CANT anymore lol
EDIT: I actually smoked a couple swisher sweets with the tobacco while intoxicated by Jack, recently and it wasnt anything amazing to me, only did it to remember the good ol times lol.

marchy I'm sure I would but if there is any kind of mind altering substance in these acid cigars no can do lol

Acid is a line of cigars made by Drew Estates, I'm pretty sure tobacco is all you'll find in them and not the left handed kind. Cigars are not for everyone thank goodness or there would be a shortage and I might have to do without.

So i bought some CUBANs last night! ;] lol anyone know monte cristos and cohibas?

I literally bought them just to say Ive smoke a couple cuban cigars lol. Ill post pictures when i get off work.

Where did you buy them? And how did you like them?

Im deployed ;] I just had the monte cristo like an 1hr ago! it made me super light headed!! lol made me feel like i was drunk. Im not a regular smoker though.

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there we go. sent them to my email then resized and uploaded then from my laptop

That's a normal reaction the first few times you smoke good cigars, it goes away. You've probably heard this before, but THANKS for your service.

haha alright! I was laughing at myself cause I coughed on the first two hits :lol: I told my gf that i think with that one cigar I added ten secs to my run time! lol Idk how people can do that everyday! lol

Thanks man I always appreciate it :]

Not something I can do every day either, probably 3-4 a week. Had a Isla del Sol today while riding the mower.

I used to be a very avid cigar smoker. My favorite cigar of all time is the Opus X. Its a limited edition and it is so tasty. I missed it this year.

Utility smoke is Kristoff

Monte Cristo clubs or Romeo y Julietas. I don't smoke often but these are my favourites.

When i was still cool with my pops he used to get Partigras series D those were amazing (but illegal in US... Fuck u castro)

Opus X is limited and you missed it this year? This is news to me. Is that how your tobacconist is marking them at 2x msrp(just a guess here)? Opus X is released all year round. Are you sure you're not confusing it with another Fuente cigar? You can buy Opus X all day every day here and in a few other places. You might need a good relationship to buy a box, but that's rare in itself for most people to do.


hint: It's not Castro's fault. You can look to our wonderful lawmakers for the embargo.

hint: It's not Castro's fault. You can look to our wonderful lawmakers for the embargo.[/QUOTE]
Ik aha im just kidding its another one of those dumb laws

I have tried to get a box and cannot for the life of me. Maybe it is a regional thing. I will have to do some hunting. How much is it per cigar in your area. it averages around 25$per in MN.

Cigars International could be your friend.

Or Holts in Philly.