Cigars

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Major Biggles



my first cigar was a huge dark one from germany, it was cheap, it stank and it tasted bloody awful, it made me puke (typical cigar noob, i had the whole thing ultra quick and inhaled it all ). proper cigars are just a class above anything else.

 

First time I tried em I was a kid. About 13-14.
Back in those days it was common for kids to be sent to the store for smokes for their parents.
I picked up a package of White Owls and thinking I was cool as hell I proceeded to chain smoke two in a row...inhaling.

Trust me I know exactly what "green around the gills" feels like.

Didnt pke but at the time wish I had.

Felt like I was gonna die and was afraid I wouldnt LMAO

[DREDIOCK]

Currently typing with the "Romeo Y Julieta Maduro Reserve"

Nice.
Started off a really bitter immediatly upon lighting and was thinking "Oh no. Im not going to like this one at all"

But a couple of minutes later the flavor changed entirely. And actually seems to have changed several times. Going from kinda spicy to almost sweet to an almost bakers cocoa type flavor (the best way I can describe it) and back again.
My only complaint is I have to clear out the hole every now and again to be able to draw from it.

Aint as pleasureable as I found the havanna but the best I've tried yet.
And damned close.

I'm about 2/3rds of the way through this 6 1/2"  baby and now wish it was longer

[rpm]

Are you just poking a small hole in the end or are you clipping off the entire cap?

(hint: clip the whole cap)

[DREDIOCK]

Ahhh yes I was just poking a hole.

I was afraid If I cut off more I'd end up with a mouthful of tobacco leaves LOL

[Silat]

Originally posted by Rolex
Cubans have always been popular in Japan. More popular than Dominicans, but it may just be for the name value. Never been a silly embargo. Japan also imports goods from the China. Maybe some day Americans will be able to import goods from China, too?

Depends on what she is like:)

[Seagoon]

Hi Dred,

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Now I know.
Now I know why they are so desired.

But seriously.
Are thee any cigars that anyone knows of that are similar in quality and flavor that ARENT $500 a box?

Ah, finally a Cigar thread! The sad thing is that you missed the real glory days of the Habano. These days Fidel is so strapped for foreign currency that they've shortened the aging process and lowered the production quality to the point where the cigars from many other countries are comparable and sometimes even better than Cubans. An example would be the Cigars of Arturo Fuente, and in particular the incredible Opus X line.

As to great cigars at less than $500 a box. I see you've already discovered Romeos which would definitely be a recommended for me. You might want to also try these brands:

CAO
Partagas
Hoyo De Monterrey
Padron

Also, if you are looking for Cigars that have something of the strength of Cubans, my advice would be to look into some of the Nicaraguans. For my money they taste the most like a mid-range Cuban. I particularly enjoy Nicaraguan cigars by La Tradicion, Padron, and Mayorga. Also, if you are looking for an excellent but cheap daily smoker, check out LA FINCA (they are about the only decent cigars I can afford these days - well, almost afford )

- SEAGOON

[DREDIOCK]

Just finished a "Montecresto Court"


Honestly. Not real impressed. It was ok but. Perhaps a bit to bland.
Dunno. cant quite put my finger on it. It was like it was missing something.
The best part was the last 3rd and the flavor seemed to pick up some.

Dunno maybe a bit too mild for my tastes.

So far Im liking the Romeo Y Julietta Reserve Maduro the best.
Picked up two more for the weekend

Also picked up a "Macanduro Maduro" Which Ill try tomorrow night.

New ritual for me now is I finish Dinner. Go outside and leisurely smoke a cigar while playing fetch with the Dogs and unwind.

Goitta admit is sure is relaxing

[Golfer]

+1 for Partagas

[storch]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Just finished a "Montecresto Court"


Honestly. Not real impressed. It was ok but. Perhaps a bit to bland.
Dunno. cant quite put my finger on it. It was like it was missing something.
The best part was the last 3rd and the flavor seemed to pick up some.

Dunno maybe a bit too mild for my tastes.

So far Im liking the Romeo Y Julietta Reserve Maduro the best.
Picked up two more for the weekend

Also picked up a "Macanduro Maduro" Which Ill try tomorrow night.

New ritual for me now is I finish Dinner. Go outside and leisurely smoke a cigar while playing fetch with the Dogs and unwind.

Goitta admit is sure is relaxing

try an arturo fuente.  I agree it really is a great way to unwind.  pick up a nice VSOP and hunt for a sunset.

[DREDIOCK]

Just had the  "Macanudo Madoro"


VERY nice.
I'll be buying more of these

No stench, no bitterness Nice flavor. NoT overpowering yet not too mild either

I can see how I might want different Cigars at different times depending on mood.

the Partagas is good and a bit on the spicy side and I am thinking will go very nicely rlaxing with a nice glass of Sandeman special reserve port

The Romeo Y Julietta perhaps with a cream sherry

The Macundo..with just about anything LOL

[lasersailor184]

Tax on each cigar likely to go up from 5 cents a cigar, to $10 a cigar.

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/07/17/Business/Cigarmakers_in_a_pani.shtml

[Seagoon]

I heard about this on the radio and initially thought it was just a joke.

It wouldn't raise a dime for "children's health" because it would kill the industry overnight, pure and simple. For instance I'd never be able to buy another box oif cigars and I know of very few people who would. I suspect however, that this is actually a not-so-subtle way of getting rid of the second smallest sector of the Tobacco market (even though health wise, it is the least dangerous). As the saying goes, Q. How do you swallow an elephant? A. One bite at a time. The eventual target is the entire US tobacco industry but you have to take it down sector by sector.

Good thing we'll simultaneously deliver a huge whammy to several Central American and Carribean economies by shutting down one of their few thriving industries, and drive even more illegal immigration to the USA. Looks like we can't wait till China owns the Tobacco market as well.

Well so much for the Boston Tea Party spirit. What a bunch of PC lemmings we've become. Beat the rush, buy your man-bag, Chinese light-bulbs, and Prius on the way to rent "Happy Feet" today.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by lasersailor184
Tax on each cigar likely to go up from 5 cents a cigar, to $10 a cigar.

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/07/17/Business/Cigarmakers_in_a_pani.shtml

Looks like they are gonna put some people out of business

Found a new favorite

Bolivar Robusto.



Damn fine smoke in this novices opinion
I was half tempted to find a roach clip for this one LOL

[lasersailor184]

Originally posted by Seagoon
I heard about this on the radio and initially thought it was just a joke.

It wouldn't raise a dime for "children's health" because it would kill the industry overnight, pure and simple. For instance I'd never be able to buy another box oif cigars and I know of very few people who would. I suspect however, that this is actually a not-so-subtle way of getting rid of the second smallest sector of the Tobacco market (even though health wise, it is the least dangerous). As the saying goes, Q. How do you swallow an elephant? A. One bite at a time. The eventual target is the entire US tobacco industry but you have to take it down sector by sector.

Good thing we'll simultaneously deliver a huge whammy to several Central American and Carribean economies by shutting down one of their few thriving industries, and drive even more illegal immigration to the USA. Looks like we can't wait till China owns the Tobacco market as well.

Well so much for the Boston Tea Party spirit. What a bunch of PC lemmings we've become. Beat the rush, buy your man-bag, Chinese light-bulbs, and Prius on the way to rent "Happy Feet" today.

I'm the first one to cry bloody murder if anything is forced on anyone, however I believe that all Americans should be forced to learn economics at Gun Point.