noob cigar smoker
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just be careful, cigars can lead to throat issue pretty quick if you smoke em too much - try and limit yourself to just a couple a week, otherwise you might put yourself out of the game.
that said, my favorite is the Illusione F9, check out the reviews, not every shop carries Illusione cause they are smaller, but their tabbacco stands out amongst all the others IMO.
cigars are not nearly as addicting as cigarettes, I quit with no issue, but they are infinitely more pleasurable, and so ya don't want to quit, but much easier to do so if/when you decide you have had enough.
that said, my favorite is the Illusione F9, check out the reviews, not every shop carries Illusione cause they are smaller, but their tabbacco stands out amongst all the others IMO.
cigars are not nearly as addicting as cigarettes, I quit with no issue, but they are infinitely more pleasurable, and so ya don't want to quit, but much easier to do so if/when you decide you have had enough.
Thanks for the tips. Just watched a review for the f9 and gonna see if my b&m has it. One of the reasons i quit smoking cigs was because of the risk of heart disease and cancer. My dad has his first heart attack at 35 and was in great physical shape(carpenter) and he also just beat stage 3 pancreatic cancer within the last 2 years.
ecigs basically use propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycol, nicotine and flavoring.
pg is used in tons of everyday items and has been cleared by the FDA
nicotine is a gimme
and flavoring is in lots of food and such.
I loved it but I needed to cut down on nicotine consumption.
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I like a nice cigar once in a blue moon with a nice glass of brandy or scotch with friends. I only smoke them once or twice a year though with friends. So, I honestly don't know much about it except that it can be very relaxing in good company 
One of my co-workers brought me back a Peruvian cigar. And, like a moron I didn't know u have to store cigars in a humidified environment. I put it on my desk at home and it turned into a stick. lol
Cigars stink up your hair & clothes tho, so don't wear anything u have to dry clean. x_X
One of my co-workers brought me back a Peruvian cigar. And, like a moron I didn't know u have to store cigars in a humidified environment. I put it on my desk at home and it turned into a stick. lol
Cigars stink up your hair & clothes tho, so don't wear anything u have to dry clean. x_X
I used to quite a bit back in my first 2 years of college. Then I gave it up cold turkey. Had a hankering several times since but having gone through chemo once now, I will not start again. Do not want to do anything to increase my odds whatever amount of going through that again..
alaskanflyboy
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I haven't gotten too heavily into cigars, but I smoke pipe tobacco a bit. There are some nice blends, and my favorites tend to have Cavendish infused with honey or vanilla. I'm still always looking for a good standby cigar to celebrate the ends of hunting trips or nice rides though.
hmm memories.. My grandpa used to smoke pipe. I remember staying at his place when I was a REALLY Little kid. Ohh I liked the smell of the pipe smoke!!
I also switched to a pipe, but do enjoy the odd cigar.
lately I haven't really touched either. The big advantage to a pipe IMO is that you can get much more aromatic tobaccos, and you can regulate just how much you smoke vs a cigar. How often have you gotten halfway through a cigar, and powered through the 2nd half just because it cost $20? Finally I said to hell with it, and switched to pipe, and been happy since.
oldest, best around, go to Canada and get some
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rare, but when you can, get it... light it with a piece of cedar... no lighter, no matches... just found this out recently.... smooth
my "normal" taste is the macunudo madura... Cohiba, good, but way overpriced... the gurka is "interesting"... smells horrible, but tastes good...
Partagás (cigar brand) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
rare, but when you can, get it... light it with a piece of cedar... no lighter, no matches... just found this out recently.... smooth
my "normal" taste is the macunudo madura... Cohiba, good, but way overpriced... the gurka is "interesting"... smells horrible, but tastes good...
BTW, my go-to for cigars is the Montecristo #2. I like torpedos.
I also love the Oliva Serie V and Serie O torpedos.
And the best cigar on the planet IMO is the Padron 1926 serie torpedo. Best...cigar...ever. And priced like it.
ETA: Why do I like torpedos, or perfectos when I see them? A) because I like the shape and the mouth feel it gives. B) Because they are the most challenging shapes to roll. meaning they don't have the noobs roll them, the seasoned shop hands roll them. Probably just in my head, but knowing the pros are rolling them makes me think they are rolled better than the standard shapes. Quality roll = quality smoke and even burn.
I also love the Oliva Serie V and Serie O torpedos.
And the best cigar on the planet IMO is the Padron 1926 serie torpedo. Best...cigar...ever. And priced like it.
ETA: Why do I like torpedos, or perfectos when I see them? A) because I like the shape and the mouth feel it gives. B) Because they are the most challenging shapes to roll. meaning they don't have the noobs roll them, the seasoned shop hands roll them. Probably just in my head, but knowing the pros are rolling them makes me think they are rolled better than the standard shapes. Quality roll = quality smoke and even burn.
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I'm going to be nice and not even touch that "mouth feel" bit.
But I'll agree with you about the big cigars being tough to "power through" the second half. That's why I usually stick to the small cigars. My favorite quick cheapee being Havana Honeys.
I am a big fan of rocky patel is a brand that i love, the fifteen anniversary has a great flavor to it. Also the decade is an awesome cigar. If you want to start with something simple i would start out with punch and macanudo cafe. I have found it hit or miss with gurka. Some i love and some i don't like at all. And if you want a different flavor, my gf really loves the java series by drew estates and rocky patel.
roundhouse
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i smoke about 1-2 a month. i love gloria de cubana 5X50 robusto. a fine middle of the road cigar.
for a real treat try a diamond crown maduro. dont let the maduro throw you off. this cigar is smooth and full flavored right down to the nub
if you are into heady maxed out kick you in the teeth try the maxximus. too strong for me.
i also like the rocky patel Connecticut for a smooth smoke with creamy light smoke.
i prefer lighter cigars over the real peppery cigars with lots of cedar character.
also look online you can find cheap handmade long leaf filler dominicans for $30 and they smoke as good as macanudo or many of the other big cigar companys.
for a real treat try a diamond crown maduro. dont let the maduro throw you off. this cigar is smooth and full flavored right down to the nub
if you are into heady maxed out kick you in the teeth try the maxximus. too strong for me.
i also like the rocky patel Connecticut for a smooth smoke with creamy light smoke.
i prefer lighter cigars over the real peppery cigars with lots of cedar character.
also look online you can find cheap handmade long leaf filler dominicans for $30 and they smoke as good as macanudo or many of the other big cigar companys.