Cigar smokers?

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Last night was an AVO robusto cut in a natural wrapper.

Your thoughts on this one, WIML?

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Last night was an AVO robusto cut in a natural wrapper.

Your thoughts on this one, WIML?

It's one of my favorite smokes actually. It can be easily had for around $5.00 a stick or less and one hellova smoke at that price point. It's my go to cigar when I just want a decent smoke.

I must admit, that I really enjoy most any AVO. Ever try their pyramide?

Yep, I've had the pyramid. Good cigar but in general I'm not a pyramid fan. I smoke them every so often just for fun per se.

Nice Oliva Series V churchill with coffee.

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Originally posted by cali wine:
Nice Oliva Series V churchill with coffee.

The Breakfast of Champions.

Last night:

Arturo Fuente - Hemingway, and a pint of Beamish stout.

Yep. Love this new V Series Oliva. Having one right now reflecting on the Chutzpa of our founders.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by cali wine:
Nice Oliva Series V churchill with coffee.

The Breakfast of Champions.

Partagas Robusto, out on the deck with friends, refreshing evening breeze, at the end of a hot day last Sat. in Chi town.

I smoke the occasional cigar, but not sure about what makes a "good" cigar vs. a "bad" one...im assuming it’s like wine, personal preference...but im looking for some advice...

The best cigar I ever had was a box I bought in Dominican Republic...El Greco Hecho A Mano...about 5" long, thickness of a dime. I don’t recall what I paid or even if it was pricey or not, but I liked it a lot more than the Cohiba (sp?) I purchased (although it was probably fake)...

I find a lot of cigars ive had give me a burning sensation I my mouth and throat (I don’t have a "virgin" mouth/throat because I can smoke cigarettes and mini cigars like Captain Blacks all day without getting that burning sensation)...but maybe this is because they are poor quality cigars?

I would like some recommendations on some to try...I prefer something light, not so heavy...and I prefer a 15-45min smoke...

Thanks!

You'll find many people very happy to give friendly/helpful advice. And as good as that is, cigars are indeed like wine. To know what you like you really have to pull a lot of corks. With cigars, you really need to smoke a varity. That said, my personal tastes/advice for your taste would be recommendations for the following:

Cuban: Romeo ye Julieta Churchill. A 45 minute, medium strength, smoke. Easy to enjoy, well constructed and mid range in expense (for Cubans). No one beats a good Cuban cigar for quality of the construction IMHO.
Others: Avo Uvezian makes some very nice quality cigars. Not too strong and easy to like. Good quality throughout.

As I mentioned, you're likely to get several, very fine, recommendations here. Try a few and find what you like. Enjoy!

Cigars.. The love of my life. From a 1492 to 1994 to a 25th .. a 80s Monte 2. to a 2007 Psd4.. I love them all but they must be from Cuba..

Saturday evening. A beautiful evening on a St. Laurent cafe' terrase (Whisky Cafe), with friends: Monte Cristo #2.

You smoke well, M-L (applause).

Monte #2 while playing golf yesterday.

Monte #2 is in my top 3. I hope these were the Cuban variety you guys were smoking.

This morning a little workout, home for oatmeal and blueberrys, then coffee and an arturo fuente on the patio. Then a bike ride. nice morning in here.

If you guys are going to mention A.F., tell us what it is!! Opus X, Hemingway, Short Story, etc.

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Originally posted by MiamiAtty:
If you guys are going to mention A.F., tell us what it is!! Opus X, Hemingway, Short Story, etc.

My bad it was the Don Carlos Belicoso(sp?)

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Originally posted by MiamiAtty:

I hope these were the Cuban variety you guys were smoking.

Indeed.

By the campfire last week:

1926 Padron 1926 Series 40th Anniversary
Bolivar Robusto
Partagas Series D #4

All followed by S'Mores of course!

Last Friday night at Whiskey Cafe, on the terrace, after YoYo's (with mimik, mareff and his brother):

Romeo & Julieta corona

Padrón Serie 1926, No. 6 (with a pint of Guinness)

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Limitada Humidor Natural.

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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
Cohiba Siglo VI (6) on Monday .

A beautiful smoke.

Ashton - Churchill (and a couple of pints of Beamish Stout)

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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
I thought the humidity would affect the pull.

Smart move. Your concern was a valid one.
Like a great wine, these are for special occasions/conditions.
This is a 'First Growth' quality cigar.

Plains of Abraham - Bolivar Royal Corona

Arturo Fuente - Hemingway

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Originally posted by gigabit:
Arturo Fuente - Hemingway

Always a safe smoke. I'm taking a few cigars with me to Scottsdale today. I wonder if you can even enjoy a cigar in Scottsdale?

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by gigabit:
Arturo Fuente - Hemingway

Always a safe smoke. I'm taking a few cigars with me to Scottsdale today. I wonder if you can even enjoy a cigar in Scottsdale?

It looks like temps in the 103-105 range for the next few days in Scottsdale; a veritable cool wave for this time of year.

A week at the cottage:

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill
Vegas Robaina Torpedo
Cohiba Maduro Secreto
Padron 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro

Anyone trying to age their cigars a bit ? I have noticed that even as little as a few months in the humidor after purchase deepens and balances the flavor of quality cigars.

I have smoked some cigars that have aged for years. It was a Cohiba, not sure the size, but it brought tears to my eyes....in a good way!

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Originally posted by cali wine:
Anyone trying to age their cigars a bit ? I have noticed that even as little as a few months in the humidor after purchase deepens and balances the flavor of quality cigars.

for today on the course:

Avo Classic Puritos

for Monday:

Avo Robusto

i cant wait for my trip to Vancouver next month, im not flying back!

Agreed. Aging is worth trying even for a few months.

Rocky Patel Decade 10th anniversary watching LSU whup up on App State. This is a good cigar. First time trying one.

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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
I love the cottage too Nice line-up, WineDaddy.

Thanks Mezzo. I rarely smoke cigars in the winter so I have to get my fill in the summer.

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Originally posted by cali wine:


Rocky Patel Decade 10th anniversary. This is a good cigar. First time trying one.

I have heard that also. I need to seek one out soon.

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Originally posted by WineDaddy:]

I rarely smoke cigars in the winter so I have to get my fill in the summer.

Ha! Just the opposite here. The winter, fall and spring work well, but too darn hot to sit outside in the summer.

Ditto ! Can't wait for the temps to hit the low 80's. Of course Florida in the winter aint bad
Ha! Just the opposite here. The winter, fall and spring work well, but too darn hot to sit outside in the summer. [/QUOTE]