Cigars - what are you smoking

[The Booze Pipe]

I’m blowing some fat smoke rings off a Black Works - Last Rites. It’s not bad but not my favorite.

[harold01]

None I gave up years ago

[Bushman]

I’ve smoked two cigars in my life. The first one as a teenager I had my dads muscle car, I had been drinking and hit a patch of ice on the road. Did a 360 lucky I stayed on the highway but puked my guts out. Fast forward to 30 years later and I smoked a cigar on the balcony of our cruise ship with my wife’s Norwegian cousin. Couldn’t tell you what brand I had.

[Setsumi]

I stopped smoking twice. First about 30 years ago. Then my son started about 10 years ago and I had to teach him. In 2022 end of May it quit again. I so envey you, smoking is an absolute joy.. A good cigar and a fruity pipe. But I am past that, sad... Enjoy!

[Bradster68]

A cheap "two six three sweet".
Not bad, probably won't buy again though.

[Stonecutter]

Don Pepin Garcia Original (Box Pressed) or the Gurkha 15 year cellar reserves

[shadylane]

No cigar smoker here.
Just zig-zag rolled tobacco cigarettes.
The tobacco blend is kinda like a Solera Aging Process.
The pouch never gets empty, and the blend constantly changes.

[Bradster68]

Don Pepin Garcia Original (Box Pressed) or the Gurkha 15 year cellar reserves

Looks tasty

[Yummyrum]

Used to smoke , mostly rollies …. After many failed attempts finally quit the Bipda about 18 years ago.

But after a few years , I decided to partake in a Cigar circa Christmas /New year and developed the habit of purchasing a small box of these nasty little fuckers .

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They are tiny wee things about the size of a ciggy . …. About 6 in a box . Oh how is the attractive label . …. Not sure about the rest if the world , but thats how every pack of Tobacco is marketed in Australia these days . …. Sexy …. Attractive …. Well done Anti - Tobbaco Aussie … you won

So , anyway , I do look forward to my time of weakness where I pullout one of these wee stinky things and light it up . There is a moment of intense satisfaction and a puff of enjoyment . Invariably, I end up snuffing it out before I finish it .

I wake up the next morning thinking a Cat has shat in my mouth ……. And the next night look forward to repeating the exercise


WTF


Incidentally , My BIL has one of those Humidores and a collection of cigars that only rich buggers have .
I had to refuse his offer . I really couldn’t waste starting one when I honestly knew I couldn’t finish it ….



But man , do I enjoy sniffing the smells wafting across when he smokes one

[higgins]

I enjoyed an Oliva Serie O robusto yesterday while I was proofing down some items to take to the SE Meetup.

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I usually buy a bundle of fumas (factory smokes) and a sampler of name brands about once a year. That's less than 1 per week.

[The Booze Pipe]

No cigar smoker here.
Just zig-zag rolled tobacco cigarettes.
The tobacco blend is kinda like a Solera Aging Process.
The pouch never gets empty, and the blend constantly changes.

That’s awesome! I’ve never been into cigarettes but I through and through love tobacco. Definitely more respect for those that roll their own.

[The Booze Pipe]

I enjoyed an Oliva Serie O robusto yesterday while I was proofing down some items to take to the SE Meetup.
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I usually buy a bundle of fumas (factory smokes) and a sampler of name brands about once a year. That's less than 1 per week.

That one is in my top three. Love it. would buy a box but I appreciate variety too much.

[Stonecutter]

Looks tasty

A dram of some American malt, single pot and a few puffs and you’re there Brotha

[Bradster68]

Used to smoke , mostly rollies …. After many failed attempts finally quit the Bipda about 18 years ago.

But after a few years , I decided to partake in a Cigar circa Christmas /New year and developed the habit of purchasing a small box of these nasty little fuckers .

IMG_9918.jpeg

They are tiny wee things about the size of a ciggy . …. About 6 in a box . Oh how is the attractive label . …. Not sure about the rest if the world , but thats how every pack of Tobacco is marketed in Australia these days . …. Sexy …. Attractive …. Well done Anti - Tobbaco Aussie … you won

So , anyway , I do look forward to my time of weakness where I pullout one of these wee stinky things and light it up . There is a moment of intense satisfaction and a puff of enjoyment . Invariably, I end up snuffing it out before I finish it .

I wake up the next morning thinking a Cat has shat in my mouth ……. And the next night look forward to repeating the exercise


WTF


Incidentally , My BIL has one of those Humidores and a collection of cigars that only rich buggers have .
I had to refuse his offer . I really couldn’t waste starting one when I honestly knew I couldn’t finish it ….



But man , do I enjoy sniffing the smells wafting across when he smokes one

All ours here in Canada have a nasty pic also, trying to scare people away.
Iv never been a habitual smoker,but about once a month or less I partake in a cigar while sipping.
My wife loves the smell,but has yet to join me. In the cigar that is

[The Booze Pipe]

In the states we just have warning labels. Those nasty labels are lame..

[Stonecutter]

My Old Lady will take a puff here and there.

+1 on the labels being lame AF

[SaltyStaves]

Had this for my bday last month.
New Zealand has one of the highest tobacco tax-rates in the world. This stick cost me $62NZ ($37US). A treat for a special occasion, but even the most budget sticks here are prohibitively expensive, so I can't have as many as I'd like to.

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[The Booze Pipe]

Had this for my bday last month.
New Zealand has one of the highest tobacco tax-rates in the world. This stick cost me $62NZ ($37US). A treat for a special occasion, but even the most budget sticks here are prohibitively expensive, so I can't have as many as I'd like to.

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I love a good maduro. Sounds like we need to smuggle in some cigars and tobacco over there.

[The Booze Pipe]

Puffing on an Oliva V serie Malanio tonight. Great smoke.

[Stump Lake]

I'm grilling some deer sausage and zucchini, drinking espresso moonshine and smoking Buffalo Trace cigar. I'm not a big cigar smoker but I'm liking the smaller Buffalo Trace cigar. Smooth and slow burner.

[hellbilly007]

Partagas Black Label was always my go to. It's been a long time since I've had a good stogie

[StillDre]

Good to find some connoisseurs here as well. I like a good cigar, which is very subjective, of course.

I tend to look for affordable ones, preferably long fillers, as they generally burn slower. However, I recently tried the Seeds to Smoke series from Rocky Patel, and I really liked them. Very affordable and enjoyable stogies. They give you at least a good half-hour of smoking pleasure.

I don’t consider myself a smoker, and I don’t smoke regularly, but there’s nothing quite like sitting down with some friends and enjoying a stogie over a homemade drink

[Copperhead road]

there’s nothing quite like sitting down with some friends and enjoying a stogie over a homemade drink

Absolutely Stilly, well said. There is nothing better.

[Photoguy-70]

Hi all. Not much of a smoker here. I did enjoy a pipe though. Some short time ago a friend introduced me to a Phillies blunt chocolate cigars ( I know -cheap) that I have been enjoying almost every evening sitting on my patio with a glass of homemade spirits. Weather permitting that is.

[Corn Cracker]

I have a package of backwoods when my vape just ain't vibeing with the whiskey. I need to step up to a real cigar, I've bought 2 real cigars that cost $5 to $10 and both tasted like shit. I'm planting 2 tobacco strains next spring, Virginia gold and Texas Burley to see what it's like without all the chemicals added. Planning on cigars and snuff/chewing tobacco

[StillDre]

Absolutely Stilly, well said. There is nothing better.

I need to step up to a real cigar, I've bought 2 real cigars that cost $5 to $10 and both tasted like shit.

You don’t need to do anything, brother

Cigars are more often than not a bit of trial and error, if that makes sense. Until you find a particular blend or brand you really like, which helps narrow down the seemingly unlimited supply out there.

I have been enjoying almost every evening sitting on my patio with a glass of homemade spirits. Weather permitting that is.

Sounds almost like meditation to me!
Although having one every evening would probably take away some of that special feeling for me. A matter of taste I guess.

[The Booze Pipe]

I've all but quit moist snuff/chew. I've been smoking more cigars lately. I bought a box of Padron 3000 a year and half ago. They're almost as good as a 1964 Anniversary at near two years old! Also, those Oliva O maduros age very well. After 6-12 months in the humidor they're pretty darn good.

[StillDre]

Cheers guys, im celebrating. Have an awesome weekend y’all.

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[StillDre]

Cigar - Plasencia Alma fuerte

[StillDre]

I've all but quit moist snuff/chew. I've been smoking more cigars lately. I bought a box of Padron 3000 a year and half ago. They're almost as good as a 1964 Anniversary at near two years old! Also, those Oliva O maduros age very well. After 6-12 months in the humidor they're pretty darn good.

For some reason I didn’t try Padron yet, I’ll put it on my list

Oliva is a great cigar imo.