cigar afficionados

Hollie shit man. Not only rides a VFR and smokes a cigar but likes a good Scotch too. You sure you are not my twin brother by a different mother.

I have tried a few Cubans (They are legal here). Personally I think they are over-rated, but I have to say I am not a connoisseur of cigars. As a matter of fact I do enjoy the cheap ones. Swizzer Sweets and Old Port Colts Mild (Canadian). Personal preference here.

LG and I are going to have to start a thread on Scotch though. They are so varied in flavour depending on where they are form. And for those so called die hards who say Scotch has to be drank on the rocks or neat, give it up. The distillers of the finest Scotches from Scotland will tell you Scotch is best drank with spring water. It actually sweetens the Scotch and brings out the flavour immensely. But damned, I does go good with a stoggie

 

Try the Partagas Spanish Rosado. It's even better than the Black Label.

My wife tried to smoke a cigar on a few occasions. It's jut not to her liking. She doesn't mind when I do. Most of the time, I use my cigar for 2 things. 1 is for socializing. When I deploy to the middle east, the smoke pit of the base is one of the most fun places to hang out. Especially when I'm there. 2 is for solitude/reflection. I'll sit in my lawn chair & just reflect on life.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

Sorry I butchered up some of your quote; I was in an efficient sort of mood. :smile:

You know, my dad WAS a milkman... we actually could be related! I don't know if they were around in the Canadian provinces, but we used to have a lot of jokes in the states about milkmen and affairs with housewives.

Where would we start with Scotches? There are times that a single malt tastes good, and other times a blend tastes better. Tough subject to approach, but I guess no more difficult than wine.

My ex-wife's cousin used to go to Scotland several times a year for business (Scottish goods retailer). He said that at first, they all tasted the same. After several years, it got to the point where he could just smell a single malt and know which part of the country it came from.

When I am in the mood to dedicate myself to complete indulgence and enjoyment, Scotch and cigars are first on the list. So you are not alone, Sir Randy!

 

Reg--
Have not read all the posts, but I can tell you that my favorite moderately priced cigars are 5 Vegas Gold. They are mellow and smooth, and you can get them torpedo shaped, which requires extra skill as a roller.

Cigars International (NJ based) sells them at great prices, and they have some great samplers and freebees alot of times.

Other than that, KC pretty much hit this one out of the park (thanks for stealin my thunder, KC.....sheesh). Rocky Patels are some of the best cigars I've ever had, but tend to be spendy at times.

Here is a link to Cigars International. I personally have had no issues with them, and they ship to APOs, too!!:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CB-5GA5050-U

 

You bet but be damned WTH. I must have spent an hour trying to figure out how to start a thread on the sight. Betcha the damned thing is staring me right in the face.

Highland Park 12 is a very nice place to start. About $67.00CDN sweet as Dranbui and smooth as milk. Haven't got any right now so think I will go right now and pour myself a Glenn Livit 18.:decision:

 

Thanks Reg. You may be sorry you told me now:caked:

 

Cigars International is actually Bethlehem, Pennsylvania based. They would probably be quite upset that you said they're from NJ. See, no one likes to be called from NJ unless they are & even then then usually don't like it.

You said Rocky Patel, check this out, they are the exact same thing as the Vintage 90 & 92 except they didn't meet the appearance quality standard. I have about 15 of them in my humidor at the moment. Same cigar, at nearly 1/3 the price.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-K3A&cat=3

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

Tonight's cigar was a Gurka Legend torpedo. It is a Domincan med-full bodied maduro. It is somewhat slow to light simply because the end is wrapped up. You have to hold the lighter on the end until the cap burns thru then you can smoke. I felt it finished a tad on the harsh side but not too bad. It was accompanied by a Czech Budwar or three.

Gurkha Legend - Cigars International

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

Cigars and accompaniments

Personally, I have yet to find a Fuente I did not like. As for beverages, I also enjoy a good Port or a glass of good bourbon, usually Booker no ice.

 

Thanks for tip on Cigars International, I've started getting most of mine from them. Good service, quick and very reasonable shipping.

Tonight I'm trying a CAO Gold Maduro and their description is spot on. CAO Gold Maduro - Cigars International

 

You really can't go wrong with Cigars International. They have awesome customer service as many have pointed out & their prices are very reasonable. Another bonus is they do great samplers at great prices.

Cigars and Cigar Humidors, Cigar Lighters and accessories from Thompson Cigar
has better prices/selection on humidor & lighters.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

Cuban:
Romeo Y Julieta No. 2
Bolivar Belicoso

Non-Cuban
Padron Anniversario
Fuente Opus X in a figurado
CAO Anniversario
Tony Borhani Bahia Gold Churchill

Budget cigars:
Dominican RyJ #2

Low-budget cigars
Plascencia Belicoso (age 'em a while...)

A good porto is the traditional accompaniment to a good cigar. However I have a 30-year-old bottle of The Macallan that I like with a particularly good Cuban smoke.

Cheap humidor pro tip: Get an Igloo or Coleman plastic ice chest, line with spanish cedar (cigar box cedar, not the aromatic kind), add a Credo humidifier with proper PG solution, and you have a perfectly functional humidor that is insect-proof, too. Just remember to open it once in a while.

For travel you can use a Pelican pistol-size case.

Oh, and KC, if you find a cigar tends to snap-crackle-pop, it's usually the eggs of tobacco worms- keep those away from the rest of your humidor contents unless you enjoy your cigars perforated...

 

If you like a mild cigar try the 5Vegas Gold, very creamy and a nice smoke.

For a budget cigar try Flor de Oliva Maduro. Flor de Oliva - Cigars International Pack of 25 for $35. Mildly dark and rich, very much like a dark stout or porter. Great cigar for the price.

 

Free beer, Cigars only on sale. Must be a damned Scot:caked:

 

Best Cigar

Having worked in a cigar store part-time, I find the best cigar I've ever had was the last one I smoked. Good luck find the one that makes your tiddly wink!!!

 

If you can find it .... Try a Santa Damiana. Vanilla and creamy with little spice. One if not my favorite. Hard to find.

 

I also find the CAO, specifically Eileen's Dream and - the blue tin, but I cannot remember what it is - and the Cojimar cinnamon and if you can find it grape. Sounds terrable, but tastes rather good and doesn't have a bad stench. The acid cigars are good to, but have a bad smell to the smoke