What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

rmrdaddy · May 27, 2008

Definitely a good friend to have!!! Nice looking belicosos there! :eusa_clap

RedPop4 · May 27, 2008

The Texas guys are in San Antonio for the All-Texas Memorial Day Herf, but what about the rest of us?

Friday Night I had a big La Flor Dominicana Premium Line at the ball park watching my older son play.

Last night at the swim club we go to with our friends who are members....I had a Perdomo Habano, and a simply lovely Hoyo de Monterrey Des Dieux.

RedPop4 · May 27, 2008

Tomasso said:
One of my neighbors sails south of Key West from time to time and he usually drops a couple 'gars (and/or a bottle of rum) on me when he gets back. Never any bands or boxes. [huh] They ain't bad and they're free.

It wasn't this guy was it? Fla Man accused of Smuggling Cigars and Rum

Selentino · May 27, 2008

Last night enjoyed a Bolivar maduro (my favorite). On the ride home from the office I've selected a nice Rocky Patel.

rmrdaddy · May 27, 2008

Rocky, I don't know how he does it, but he seems to have been able to turn out VERY consistantly good cigars for about the last 10 years. I really like the Olde World marca!
Impressive to say the least.

Selentino · May 28, 2008

I agree I've avoided some of the newer labels in favor of the reliables, we all know the names. But Rocky has legs and they get stronger every year. He has earned a place in my humidor right up there with Partagas (almost),
La Gloria, and Boliver.

Tomasso · May 28, 2008

RedPop4 said:
It wasn't this guy was it? Fla Man accused of Smuggling Cigars and Rum

lol No, my guy's out of Miami. But the article illustrates what a joke embargo enforcement is; that guy is just the tip of the iceberg.

MissS · May 28, 2008

fftopic: and apologies for hijacking your thread, but I just had a teensy question and didn't want to start a new one for it...

Do many of you also smoke cigarettes, or do you just smoke cigars?
(ok, I lied - 2 questions!) And do you get addicted to cigars, or do you smoke just for enjoyment?

indycop · May 28, 2008

I actually can't stand stand cigarrettes

[huh] lol

MD11 · May 28, 2008

MissS said:
fftopic: and apologies for hijacking your thread, but I just had a teensy question and didn't want to start a new one for it...

Do many of you also smoke cigarettes, or do you just smoke cigars?
(ok, I lied - 2 questions!) And do you get addicted to cigars, or do you smoke just for enjoyment?

I quit cigarettes a while back, and at that time didn't smoke Cigars. I'm able to smoke a Cigar as little or as often as I like, and same goes for the pipe.. no addiction what so ever.

Slim Portly · May 28, 2008

MissS said:
Do many of you also smoke cigarettes, or do you just smoke cigars?
(ok, I lied - 2 questions!) And do you get addicted to cigars, or do you smoke just for enjoyment?

I have never smoked cigarettes, other than the typical childhood experimentation. I don't mind when other people smoke them, but they do nothing for me. A cigarette is a habit, an addiction. A cigar is a pleasure. Just as I have never known anyone to say "I really love cigarettes and I'm glad I started smoking them," I have also never known anyone to say, "I have to quite smoking these darn nasty cigars."

This morning I am enjoying a CAO Brazilia Ipanema. A torpedo with excellent construction, the filler and binder are Nicaraguan tobacco and the wrapper is a beautiful oily Brazilian maduro wrapper. The wrapper lends a sweetness that perfectly balances the full flavor of the filler. Tight white ash, smooth draw, consistent taste, with a fantastic finish. An A+ smoke.

indycop · May 28, 2008

Slim Portly said:
This morning I am enjoying a CAO Brazilia Ipanema. A torpedo with excellent construction, the filler and binder are Nicaraguan tobacco and the wrapper is a beautiful oily Brazilian maduro wrapper. The wrapper lends a sweetness that perfectly balances the full flavor of the filler. Tight white ash, smooth draw, consistent taste, with a fantastic finish. An A+ smoke.

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap My hands down FAVORITE cigar! usually though its the Piranha or the Gol due to time.

indycop · May 28, 2008

Last night at work was a Sosa Churchill.

RedPop4 · May 28, 2008

I didn't start smoking until I hit 30 years old. It was an informed choice. I'd been a rude, obnoxious anti-smoking Nazi up to that point, well, somewhat. My friends smoked and I tolerated them, but still as I got older, I got more strident.

Then I started reading about cigars, and decided to give it a try. They always smelled good to me anyway. Most cigar smokers can go weeks or longer without cigars, and not feel any ill effects. I know I've done it numerous times since I started smoking. Anecdotally, you don't normally see cigar smokers huddled outside of back entrances of buildings when the temperature is below freezing, just to get a "smoke break." We can usually hold off until the time is right.

Selentino · May 28, 2008

Don't care for cigarettes myself. sounds silly to some(my wife included)
But cigars are a whole different ballgame; just as pipes are.
I find pipes are best enjoyed alone. But cigar smokers are a brotherhood and a good cigar is best enjoyed in a social setting. When I travel I make it a point to visit cigar bars and I've always felt welcome. Also my favorite smoke is a free one. I really enjoy sharing a trading favorite cigars with people.

Slim Portly · May 28, 2008

Selentino said:
Also my favorite smoke is a free one. I really enjoy sharing a trading favorite cigars with people.

Amen. When I stopped by the shop last night they gave me three cigars: the CAO Brazilian, a Royal Jamaica Oro Rojo, and a Rocky Patel Edge, all torpedos. The next couple of days will be very nice.

jamespowers · May 28, 2008

Well, I got two in this weekend thanks to a fellow lounger who sent me an Hoyo de Monterey and a Montecristo no. 4.

Thanks by the way.

Both of them were typical of the breed and drew well, contructed well and had the leather and wood going very well. I smoked both to less than the 1" limit.

Both were not particularly strong to me but that is to me.

The Hoyo redeems the brand but only for the ones produced on that special island.

Oh and yes, I smoked cigarettes for about a year in college. I just couldn't stand the smell on me. It wasn't that pleasurable either. [huh]

jamespowers · May 28, 2008

indycop said:
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap My hands down FAVORITE cigar! usually though its the Piranha or the Gol due to time.

Like we couldn't have guessed.

jamespowers · May 28, 2008

indycop said:
Last night at work was a Sosa Churchill.

Wow! Something different. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

MissS · May 29, 2008

Thank you for indulging my curiosity. I don't smoke, however, I must admit I'm a little captivated by the whole ritual you seem to have with cigars (and the smell), so I might just have to give it a go one day!

What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

One Too Many

One Too Many

One Too Many

One of the Regulars

One Too Many

One of the Regulars

Incurably Addicted

A-List Customer

I'll Lock Up

Familiar Face

One Too Many

I'll Lock Up

I'll Lock Up

One Too Many

One of the Regulars

One Too Many

A-List Customer

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