Cigar Afficionados in the House?

[G-Man]

If I try a cigar that is time honored, revered, and god-awfully expensive, and I STILL don't like it, do I still need guidance?

Yes, just like the Dbags that buy Davidoffs in my club every weekend. If Swishers work for you, then congrats on being a cheap date. (not facetious)

 

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[Mr.Chaos]

Question...

If I try a cigar that is time honored, revered, and god-awfully expensive, and I STILL don't like it, do I still need guidance?

Not being facetious, legit question.

I only like Swishers because they're sweet and fast. We all know they aren't really cigars, more like something to do.



I'm there!

I think cigars are like craft beer. I had to ease my way into cigars starting with flavored sticks like the Drew estate java and java mint...then slowly into the stronger leafs.

If you like swishers look up drew estate java.....you'll love them, great morning or night smoke.

 

[TheNewRich]

I'll have a cigar every blue moon. Usually smoke one with my father down at the cigar bar called Renegades, in Richardson TX.
Don't laugh but I prefer the Acid Kuba Kubas...

 

[AllenCrawley]

I think cigars are like craft beer. I had to ease my way into cigars starting with flavored sticks like the Drew estate java and java mint...then slowly into the stronger leafs.

If you like swishers look up drew estate java.....you'll love them, great morning or night smoke.

Java are the ones I usually bring him.

 

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[AllenCrawley]

@AllenCrawley,

Doesn't need to be a special occasion. I'll drive out to see you, my man! You cats are cool. Let's make it happen. Reminds me, I have to call @Eskil. I've been working on my biz. I plan to speak at the next Meetup, which means my s--t has to be tight!

@Chitown we have a poker game tomorrow 5pm. Come on!

 

[AgainstAllOdds]

A mild bodied cigar + Red Bull = perfect mindset.

Energized. Relaxed. Great conversation.

Perfect combination of stimulants.

I'm still a cigar amateur and typically enjoy trying different cigars. If anyone's new to cigars, then I recommend Cigars International. They have the best deals on "samplers", and have a pretty good deal going on right now: Build Your Own Ultra Premium Sampler - Cigars International.

 

[cutthroughstatic]

Question...

If I try a cigar that is time honored, revered, and god-awfully expensive, and I STILL don't like it, do I still need guidance?

Not being facetious, legit question.

I only like Swishers because they're sweet and fast. We all know they aren't really cigars, more like something to do.



I'm there!

Hmm good question. I guess the answer is yes, and no.

Taste are 100% subjective. So while swishers don't float my boat, if they float yours, then congrats. I would echo the recommendation for the Java, and also try the Kuba Kuba by Acid if you like something sweeter.

You may really enjoy pipe smoking. Pipe tobacco is way smoother than smoking a cigar and is generally pretty sweet as well.

However, if you do enjoy cigars and the relaxation involved with them,the nicotine buzz, and the social setting... I would say that you could benefit from some guidance. It's the same as wine.

I'm not a wine snob at all. Usually $15/bottle is my max, have it maybe two times a week... I used to think yellow tail was fine but I enjoyed wine with my wife and we did tastings at some wineries. You start to develop a taste for wine that is better... now yellow tail is gross to me.

While taste IS subjective, the product itself can still be objectively better. Swishers are made with low grade tobacco and by machine. Nothing wrong with that, but the quality of the tobacco is pretty poor. If you start to dabble with other cigars slowly, you may begin to develop a taste for better tobacco.

The usual progression is - machine made (swishers, black and mild, etc), then flavored (java, Kuba Kuba), then connecticuts (park avenue by Gurkha is good even though Gurkha as a whole sucks, Connecticut by rocky patel, 5 vegas gold), then maybe try your hand at some medium bodied cigars, then maduros.

It depends how deep you want to get into this thing hah. And if you want to develop your tastes to where swishers taste like dog rockets. Maybe you want to just continue enjoying swishers, in which case more power to you. It's cheaper.

If you don't love the time commitment of some of the heftier cigars, maybe look into some connecticuts from the brand NUB. All their cigars are around 2 or so inches long. It's a good shorter smoke if that's what you're after.

 

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[Chitown]

@Chitown we have a poker game tomorrow 5pm. Come on!

@AllenCrawley,
I don't know how to play! But the invite is much appreciated. Golf is on my radar, as far as learning how to play. Perhaps I should add poker to the mix.

 

[Greg R]

Man do I have to bump this thread.

I have a new relationship with cigars since the Summit.

Before it was a way for my father and I to have an excuse to hang out. I really didn't think too much about it aside from that.

Since the Summit, smoking a cigar has taken on a new meaning. It means; new friends, reinforcing existing relationships, good conversation, business, positive feelings, dreaming, future.

Could I have done all of this without a cigar?

Yes, for sure. But something magical happens when you when light a $20 stogie sitting at a table with the coolest people on earth.

 

[eliquid]

Man do I have to bump this thread.

I have a new relationship with cigars since the Summit.

Before it was a way for my father and I to have an excuse to hang out. I really didn't think too much about it aside from that.

Since the Summit, smoking a cigar has taken on a new meaning. It means; new friends, reinforcing existing relationships, good conversation, business, positive feelings, dreaming, future.

Could I have done all of this without a cigar?

Yes, for sure. But something magical happens when you when light a $20 stogie sitting at a table with the coolest people on earth.

Next year, I'm bringing my pipe.

Nothing like smoking from a pipe either ( not a crack pipe.... )

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[Scot]

Next year, I'm bringing my pipe.

Nothing like smoking from a pipe either ( not a crack pipe.... )

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I could never get into pipe smoking. My best friend has several and has tried to convert me, but a cigar is just better suited for me I guess.

I need to find an excuse to smoke a cigar actually...

 

[JAJT]

Nothing like smoking from a pipe either

I keep meaning to give this a try.

It looks so satisfying and relaxing.

 

[Vigilante]

I found a 2017 Fuente eye of the shark. It's sitting in one of the humidors I got from a friend. As I reread this thread I am sitting on my patio smoking a local hand-rolled cigar from the Tarpon Springs Sponge docks. Nightcap of some Patron Silver.

 

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[Greg R]

 

[Vigilante]

 

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[G-Man]

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Undercrown is the best value in the Drew Estates line up imo. If you ever get a chance to meet the guy that built that company at one of their club events, it's s hell of a fastlane story, too.

 

[Scot]

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I still need to find me some of these.

 

[Scot]

Took @Greg R recommendation and got an Undercrown and paired with a Bourbon barrel aged imperial IPA.

 

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[Carlitos]

I am a Cigar aficionado, and recently came across a beverage cooler which I will be converting it in to a Humidor. Is pretty big, will be getting some custom Spanish cedar drawers for it as well. I calculate I should be able to fit in there about 2K-3K single cigars.

 

[Kak]

I was once a big time cigar afficinado. When I did the math one day and found that I was spending what many would call a mortgage payment every month on cigars, I quit.

As much as I LOVE cigars, I love money more. I am now a nicotine gum aficionado.

I enjoy a good Zonic 2mg cinnamon.

 

[Kak]

You should try it. It's great. Did you ever wish you could light up in your living room watching TV? In front of people you would piss off? Around people pissing you off? Pop a piece. I always take pleasure when someone asks if they can bum a piece of gum I always say that was my last one while my anger melts away.

 

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[Vigilante]

I was once a big time cigar afficinado. When I did the math one day and found that I was spending what many would call a mortgage payment every month on cigars, I quit.

As much as I LOVE cigars, I love money more. I am now a nicotine gum aficionado.

I enjoy a good Zonic 2mg cinnamon.

Consider me triggered

 

[Vigilante]

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You should try it. It's great. Did you ever wish you could light up in your living room watching TV? In front of people you would piss off? Around people pissing you off? Pop a piece. I always take pleasure when someone asks if they can bum a piece of gum I always say that was my last one while my anger melts away.

Nice piece

 

[Greg R]

Because whatever @Scot touches turns to GOLD.

 

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[Solrac]

Got this sitting around aging...

 

[Vigilante]

@Duane was savoring a Cuban at the Tampa meet up on Friday night

 

[million$$$smile]

Got this sitting around aging...

Smoked one of these sitting with some great friends at Freedom Square
(Plaza de la Revolucion), Havana, Cuba two years ago.

One of the best.

It wasn't the cigar alone, that made it memorable, but what comes with the cigar....

To enjoy the taste of great friendship, the sights and sounds, a '57 Chevy rolling by, and realizing that life is good...

 

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[Doug Smith]

I am not by any means an aficionado, but I am a newbie and loving cigars! My favorites so far are Regius Robusto, Oliva, and A. Fuente Robusto. I've had a few others such as Ashton and Undercrown, Avo and Rocky Patel that were enjoyable as well. This is all pretty new to me, but I've found cigars paired with Bourbon to be a great way to relax and focus.

I'm looking forward to exploring the world of cigars, and was really excited to see this topic show up in the feed.

 

[million$$$smile]

Winding down, relaxing, and enjoying a great well-balanced cigar. Mild, with a hint of spice...