Stogies anyone?

acrispy1 · 02-18-08, 10:08

So who is a cigar smoker in here? I belong to a couple of cigar forums, I was just curious who else on this forum is into cigars.

themightytimmah · 02-18-08, 10:15

I like cigars, although I haven't been smoking like I used to lately. I've gotta pick up another case soon.

Dave1 · 02-18-08, 10:52

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Originally Posted by acrispy1

So who is a cigar smoker in here? I belong to a couple of cigar forums, I was just curious who else on this forum is into cigars.

I enjoy a good cigar......

After a good meal with some cab or cognac, or one while playing golf with my friends......

citizen arcane · 02-18-08, 01:13

"What this nation needs is a good 5 cent cigar"...I wish! I enjoy a good stoagie for those special times. While I rely on my seller to recommend some, I can't speak on qualities of smoke. Kinda like the Cabs and Merlots, either I like them or I don't. This is what I have @ the moment: Macanudo (really like their tins) Robust , Portofina, Montecristo & Cohiba (these I truly like.)

littlemissGTO · 02-18-08, 08:30

Davidoff is my favorite.

truzoom · 02-18-08, 08:56

Used to be really big into cigars, but within the past year I've pretty much cut it out of my life.

I loved a quality maduro on a cool spring or summer night.. maybe a Bolivar, Rocky Patel, Punch or a CAO.. never thought too highly of the Cohibas, RyJ, Montecristos..

Some of the most recent smokes I had were naturals.. Helix, Dutch Masters (LOL!)..

Mikeyc · 02-18-08, 09:06

I've been smoking cigars casually for many years. Recently though I started getting into cigars pretty seriously. In the last couple of months I think I've bought 350 cigars. I ran out of room in my humidor and so I converted a beverage cooler into a cigar storage space.

Do any of you guys post on the forum Club Stogie? It's easily one of my favorite cigar smoker's forums. They also have forums for pipe smokers and coffee aficionados.

IMO, the only thing that makes detailing more fun is smoking a cigar while doing it! Just don't get any ash on the car!!!

jtford95 · 02-18-08, 09:33

I like a good cigar myself. A couple of times a week.

pgp · 02-19-08, 06:22

What is a good "training" cigar?? I smoke cheap ones now and then from the grocery store.

themightytimmah · 02-19-08, 06:37

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Originally Posted by pgp

What is a good "training" cigar?? I smoke cheap ones now and then from the grocery store.

If you like Phillies, Macanudo is a great place to start. Mild, tasty, and reasonably priced.
If you like Black and Milds, Onyx is a great flavor and real cheap.

pgp · 02-19-08, 07:26

MightyTimm - where do you suggest I get those to try? I remember seeing a bunch of different ones, but did not take notice of the brands/types.

truzoom · 02-19-08, 09:05

pqp-

What sort of experience are you looking for?

Dark cigars - bold flavors, aromas of coffee, chocolate, roasted nuts, etc.. Usually heavy enough that you'll feel 'satisfied' afterwards

Naturals - mild, easy, no really noticeable flavors, less of a "buzz" as the leaves haven't fermented for as long

When I smoked cigars, I would reserve maduros (darks) for evenings and I'd pair em up with a nice scotch whiskey or a scotch ale (McEwans). When I (briefly) smoked naturals, I would enjoy them on a nice, breezy afternoon, usually for an hour at most, and I'd continue on with my day.