The Cigar Thread

I had a 2014 limited edition grap swisher the other day. Twas delectable.

"Alex44 wrote:

Obviously you cant speak to my taste but in your opinion would these be a good choice?

http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product/MACANUDO-MADURO-HAMPTON-COURT-MADURO-CORONA/67733.uts?parentCategoryId=9833&categoryId=10041&subCategoryId=9631

Thompson is a marketing company disguised as a cigar company. They just put a cookie on your computer which expires in 2086.

Famous Smokes, Mike's Cigars, Cigars International, Best Cigar Prices.com are good, reputable dealers.

No, I wouldn't recommend the maduro Macanudo. You said you wanted a beginner's intro.

"Sethdaddy8 wrote:

Cigar dot com has a nice Preferido Tubo sampler pack. Wanna say $50-$70. I've ordered a couple in the past.

This is an excellent value for a great set of smokes.
http://www.bestcigarprices.com/cigar-directory/la-aurora-preferido-cigars/la-aurora-preferido-robusto-sampler-18153/

"NaboCane wrote:

Thompson is a marketing company disguised as a cigar company. They just put a cookie on your computer which expires in 2086.

Famous Smokes, Mike's Cigars, Cigars International, Best Cigar Prices.com are good, reputable dealers.

No, I wouldn't recommend the maduro Macanudo. You said you wanted a beginner's intro.

Thanks. Awesome that you're knowledgeable about this.

Enjoying an LP9, bellicoso with a Sierra Nevada Summerfest. Delightful.

http://www.jrcigars.com/jr/index.cfm/hurl/evt=brand/b=EL-REY-DEL-MUNDO

Source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/574279389955379604/

I am a cigarette smoker so my instinct is to inhale. Can't do cigars. But, being in Canada, we can get the Cubans. When are you guys going to lift that damn embargo anyway, and are Cubans really that taboo? I mentioned I'd send a few to an American client of mine and his eyes lit up and went wide. He also mentioned he wouldn't take any responsibility if the UPS package was inspected.

Really? Still that bad?

"Tone_E wrote:

I am a cigarette smoker so my instinct is to inhale. Can't do cigars. But, being in Canada, we can get the Cubans. When are you guys going to lift that damn embargo anyway, and are Cubans really that taboo? I mentioned I'd send a few to an American client of mine and his eyes lit up and went wide. He also mentioned he wouldn't take any responsibility if the UPS package was inspected.

Really? Still that bad?

Canada Post/USPS all the way. A friend of a friend of a friend of a friend who isnt me :rolleyes: has ordered so many things that cant be ordered through Canada Postal Service/USPS and have never had one package opened.

Smoking a Rocky Patel 1990 Churchill. Celebrating making it through my work week. Very relaxing.

Cigar dot com has a great deal where you pick your bundle of 10 for $49, 2 or more bundles are $39... So 20 sticks for $78 bucks. And they have a taste of everything almost. A few Cohiba and Montes(non Cuban of course) a couple La Auora Preferidos, and then your Rockys, Don Pepins, 601..,tons of selections.

So I loaded up on some great cigars for while working around the yard, or to give to guests...and I had the chance to try some heavily advertised stuff I usually balk at. The first was by Vegas 5, the Miami. Really nice I thought. My palate is far too clumsy to give an accurate detail, but it hit my criteria. Burned nice, smelled nice, drew nice, big plumes of smoke, didn't taste like fire, no cotton mouth.

I also picked up a Gurkha, which I was skeptical about. The Centurian. Another nice smoke, especially at $3.99. Now I'm having a Man O'War, the Ruination. Again, not bad. This one isn't phenomenal, but it's okay.

Had a Preferido Connecticut while grilling Sunday. Niiiice.

Anyone else?

I still have 2 Prefs Connecticut (Sapphires), original release left. Treasuring them; love that stick.

I've had pneumonia, so that's cramped my style for the last month or so.Next one I smoke will need to be mild.

I'm dying to try the new Joya Red; supposed to be a mild-medium smoke from them, for a change. Also the My Father Connecticut, also a mild change of pace for the brand. And I haven't had an Hechicera yet, by local babe Grace Sotolongo.

Seth, TheCigarAuthority.com features reviews by my friend Barry Stein, one of the most knowledgeable smokers I know. Check them out.

BTW, 601 Blues are among the best cigars made.

"NaboCane wrote:

BTW, 601 Blues are among the best cigars made.

I know the box press is one of the available 601s...green I think. There were 2 others. If one was the blue, I'll definitely pick it up. I don't think they break the bank by any means either.

Have you had or heard of Nat Sherman? I read an article on the brand and picked up a stick. Haven't tried it yet.

And at least you're missing time during the blazing heat. For me, this is prime cigar season. Get yourself right and keep a can of coke nearby for that smoke.(see how much I learned from you?)

Nat Sherman is one of the great old brands.

601 greens are nowhere near as good as blues.

This is the selection, I think it may change from time to time. It's alphabetical, so you can scroll through to check out whatever brand that way. They do have a 601 Blue in the line up.

5 Vegas Classic Robusto, Sumatra 5" x 50
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5 Vegas Classic Torpedo, Sumatra 6" x 54
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5 Vegas Gold Toro, Connecticut 6" x 50
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5 Vegas Gold Churchill, Connecticut 7" x 50
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5 Vegas Miami Toro Gordo, Habano 6" x 60
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5 Vegas Miami Torpedo, Habano 6.1" x 52
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5 Vegas Series 'A' Apocalypse, Maduro 6" x 58
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5 Vegas Triple-A Triple-A, Maduro 5" x 56
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601 Blue Label Maduro Robusto, Maduro 5.2" x 52
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601 Green Label Oscuro Tronco, Maduro 5" x 52
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601 La Bomba Napalm, Habano 5" x 52
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ACID by Drew Estate Def Sea (Ltd. Ed.), Habano 6" x 52
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ACID by Drew Estate Liquid, Habano 5" x 50
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ACID by Drew Estate Kuba Kuba, Habano 5" x 54
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ACID by Drew Estate Blondie Belicoso, Habano 5" x 54
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ACID by Drew Estate Kuba Kuba Maduro, Maduro 5" x 54
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ACID Opulence 3 Robusto, Maduro 5" x 54
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Alec Bradley American Classic Toro, Connecticut 6" x 50
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Alec Bradley MAXX Brazil Robusto, Habano 5" x 50
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Ave Maria Crusader, Habano 5" x 52
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Ave Maria Lionheart (Box-press), Habano 5.5" x 55
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Brick House Robusto, Habano 5" x 54
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Cain Robusto, Habano 5.7" x 50
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CAO America Potomac, Mixed 5" x 56
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CAO Brazilia Gol!, Maduro 5" x 56
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CAO Concert Roadie, Habano 5.5" x 54
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CAO Extreme Robusto, Habano 5" x 50
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CAO Extreme Belicoso, Habano 6.2" x 52
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CAO Flavours Gold Honey Petit Corona, Habano 4" x 38
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CAO Flavours Caramelo Joe Corona, Habano 5.1" x 42
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Carlos Torano Casa Torano Robusto, Connecticut 4.7" x 52
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Carlos Torano Exodus Gold 1959 Robusto, Habano 5" x 52
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Carlos Torano Exodus Silver Robusto Corto, Habano 4.7" x 52
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Carlos Torano Noventa Santiago, Habano 5" x 50
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Casa Magna Dominican Gran Toro, Habano 6" x 60
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Cigar.com American Label Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Cigar.com Blue Label Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Cigar.com Purple Label Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Cigar.com Sun Grown Label Robusto, Habano 5" x 50
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Cohiba Puro Dominicana Robusto, Habano 5.5" x 50
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Cohiba Red Dot Robusto, Cameroon 5" x 49
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Cu-Avana Intensus Toro, Habano 6" x 52
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Cu-Avana Punisher Belicoso, Habano 6" x 52
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Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto, Double Maduro 5" x 50
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Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Toro, Habano 6" x 52
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Diesel Shorty (Torpedo), Maduro 4.5" x 60
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Diesel Unholy Cocktail (Belicoso), Maduro 5" x 56
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Diesel Double Perfecto, Habano 6" x 60
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Diesel Delirium Toro Gordo, Habano 6.5" x 56
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Diesel Unlimited d.X (Belicoso), Habano 5.7" x 56
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Diesel Unlimited d.6, Habano 6" x 60
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Don Pepin Garcia Blue Generosos, Habano 6" x 50
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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto, Habano 5" x 50
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El Mejor Toro Gordo, Habano 6" x 60
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Erin Go Bragh Toro, Connecticut 6" x 50
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Established 1844 No. 54, Maduro 5.7" x 54
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Fallen Angel Robusto, Sumatra 5" x 52
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Felipe Gregorio Dominicana Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Garo Vintage Toro, Sumatra 6" x 52
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Graycliff G2 PGX, Sumatra 6" x 50
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Graycliff Platinum Series Pirate (Torpedo), Habano 6.1" x 52
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Gurkha Beast Beast, Maduro 6.5" x 56
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Gurkha Beast Gran Torpedo, Maduro 7" x 56
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Gurkha Beauty XO, Connecticut 6" x 60
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Gurkha Beauty Toro, Connecticut 6.5" x 56
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Gurkha Beauty Gran Torpedo, Connecticut 7" x 56
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Gurkha Black Beauty Beauty, Maduro 6.5" x 56
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Gurkha Black Beauty Gran Torpedo, Maduro 7" x 56
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Gurkha Black Dragon Fury Gran Torpedo, Maduro 7" x 56
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Gurkha Centurian Double X, Connecticut 6" x 60
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Gurkha Crest XO, Maduro 6" x 60
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Gurkha Master Select XO, Habano 6" x 60
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Gurkha Master Select Churchill, Habano 7.2" x 50
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Gurkha Master's Select The Duke, Habano 4.7" x 60
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Gurkha Park Avenue Torpedo, Connecticut 6.2" x 52
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Gurkha Status Torpedo, Maduro 6.5" x 52
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Gurkha Symphony Grand Rothchild, Connecticut 6.5" x 55
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Gurkha Symphony Torpedo, Connecticut 7" x 56
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Gurkha Titan Titan, Maduro 6.2" x 56
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Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Grand Rothchild, Habano 6.5" x 55
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Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Gran Torpedo, Habano 7" x 56
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Gurkha Viper Robusto, Habano 5" x 50
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Gurkha Viper Double Toro, Habano 6" x 60
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Gurkha Warlord Super Toro, Habano 6.7" x 60
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Gurkha Warpig Robusto, Maduro 5" x 54
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Gurkha Widow Maker Churchill, Connecticut 7" x 52
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H. Upmann Media Noche Robusto, Maduro 5" x 54
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Hoyo Excalibur Epicure, Connecticut 5.2" x 50
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Hoyo Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight, Maduro 5.7" x 54
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J Fuego Origen Robusto, Habano 4.8" x 49
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Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Robusto, Maduro 5.2" x 52
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Joya de Nicaragua Antano Consul, Habano 4.5" x 52
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Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo El Martillo, Habano 5.5" x 54
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La Aroma de Cuba Robusto, Maduro 5" x 54
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La Aroma de Cuba Immensa, Maduro 5.5" x 60
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La Aroma de Cuba El Jefe, Maduro 7" x 58
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La Aurora Preferido #2, Connecticut 5" x 54
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La Aurora Preferido #2, Sumatra 5" x 54
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La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Sumatra 5" x 50
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La Gloria Cubana Serie N Generoso, Maduro 5.7" x 49
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La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 4, Maduro 4.9" x 52
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La Herencia Cubana CORE Robusto, Habano 5" x 52
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La Herencia Cubana Original Toro, Sumatra 6.5" x 52
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La Herencia Cubana Original Torpedo, Sumatra 6.5" x 52
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La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Belicoso, Maduro 5" x 56
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La Perla Habana White Pearl Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 52
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Latitude Zero Robusto, Habano 5" x 52
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Legado de Pepin Gordo, Habano 6" x 60
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Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park, Connecticut 5.5" x 49
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Man O' War Torpedo, Habano 6.1" x 54
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Man O' War Toro, Habano 6.5" x 52
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Man O' War Figurado, Habano 7.1" x 58
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Man O' War Ruination Robusto No. 1, Habano 5.5" x 54
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Man O' War Ruination Belicoso, Habano 5.7" x 56
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Man O' War Ruination Robusto No. 2, Habano 6" x 60
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Man O' War Side Projects 52C, Habano 5" x 52
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Man O' War Side Projects Little Devil, Habano 5.5" x 44
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Man O' War Side Projects Phalanx, Maduro 6.5" x 56
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Man O' War Virtue Toro, Connecticut 6" x 50
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Man O' War Virtue Churchill, Connecticut 7.5" x 52
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Montecristo Classic Churchill, Connecticut 7" x 54
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Montecristo Media Noche No. 2 (Torpedo), Maduro 6.1" x 54
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Morro Castle Robusto, Sumatra 4.7" x 52
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My Father No. 1, Habano 5.2" x 52
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My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto, Maduro 4.5" x 50
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Nat Sherman Host Selection Hobart, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Natural by Drew Estate Pimp Stick (Ltd. Ed.), Habano 6" x 52
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Natural by Drew Estate Ltd. Ed. Irish Hops, Habano 6" x 52
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Nica Libre Toro, Maduro 6" x 54
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Nicarao Classico Piramide, Habano 6" x 52
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Nicarao Exclusivo Toro, Maduro 6" x 52
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Nicarao Havana Toro, Habano 6" x 50
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Nicarao Seleccion Toro, Maduro 6" x 50
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Nub 460, Connecticut 4" x 60
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Nub 464T (Torpedo), Connecticut 4" x 64
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Nub 464T (Torpedo), Habano 4" x 64
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Nub 466, Habano 4" x 66
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Obsidian Belicoso, Maduro 6.5" x 52
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Oliva Connecticut Reserve Double Toro, Connecticut 6" x 60
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Oliva Master Blends III Robusto, Maduro 5" x 50
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Oliva Saison Torpedo, Habano 6" x 52
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Oliva Serie O Habano Robusto, Habano 5" x 50
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Padilla 1932 Torpedo, Habano 6.1" x 52
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Partagas 1845 Robusto, Habano 5.5" x 49
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PDR Oscuro Torpedo, Maduro 6.5" x 52
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Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Perdomo Reserve 10th Champagne Epicure, Connecticut 6" x 54
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Primeros Regionals - Mexican Churchill, Maduro 7" x 50
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Punch Pita, Habano 6.1" x 50
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Punch Bareknuckle Rothschild, Habano 4.5" x 50
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Punch Gran Puro Rancho, Habano 5.5" x 54
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Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto, Maduro 5" x 50
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Ramon Bueso Odyssey Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Rocky Patel Connecticut Torpedo, Connecticut 6.5" x 50
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Rocky Patel Decade Torpedo, Habano 6.5" x 52
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Rocky Patel Royal Vintage Churchill, Habano 7.1" x 48
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Rocky Patel Sun Grown Torpedo, Sumatra 6.1" x 52
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Rocky Patel The Edge Toro, Habano 6" x 52
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Rocky Patel The Edge Torpedo, Maduro 6" x 52
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Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo, Maduro 6.1" x 52
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Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto, Maduro 5.5" x 50
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Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Torpedo, Habano 6.1" x 52
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Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto, Habano 5.5" x 50
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Romeo y Julieta 1875 Bully, Sumatra 5" x 50
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Romeo y Julieta Media Noche Robusto, Maduro 5" x 54
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Romeo y Julieta Reserve Churchill, Habano 7" x 54
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Romeo y Julieta Viejo C, Maduro 7" x 54
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Rosalones by Joya de Nicaragua 448, Habano 4.7" x 48
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Sancho Panza Glorioso, Connecticut 6.1" x 50
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Sencillo Platinum Short Churchill, Habano 6.2" x 48
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Signature Collection 2005 Maduro Robusto, Maduro 5.7" x 50
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Sol Cubano Classic Toro, Habano 6" x 50
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Sol Cubano Special Dark Toro, Maduro 6" x 50
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The Griffin's Robusto, Connecticut 5" x 50
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Xikar HC Series Criollo Toro, Habano 6.5" x 52
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ALL those sticks? That's a hell of a sampler.

I don't like 5 Vegas at all; same with Ghurka, Griffins, Nub, CAO and all the house brands (Cigar.com).

El Mejor and Felipe Gregorios are dyed cigars...not good.

Joya Antaño is far too strong for me, but a lot of muy macho smokers swear by the buzz. That's not what I'm into.

I LOVE all Drew Estates, even the Acids (except the KubaKuba) and their Naturals are exquisite; love the 601 Blue, the Brick House, Carlos Toraño. I LOVE all La Gloria, but especially the Series R/Series N, and the Wavell was my go-to smoke for like 12 years. LOVE La Aurora and La Perla, Padilla, Oliva, My Father, and I've heard great things about the Man-O-Wars and Ave Marias.

If you get a chance to try Tabak Especial by Drew Estates, a coffee-infused cigar, you won't be disappointed. My favorite is La Negra, but they're all excellent.

"NaboCane wrote:

ALL those sticks? That's a hell of a sampler.

I don't like 5 Vegas at all; same with Ghurka, Griffins, Nub, CAO and all the house brands (Cigar.com).

El Mejor and Felipe Gregorios are dyed cigars...not good.

Joya Antaño is far too strong for me, but a lot of muy macho smokers swear by the buzz. That's not what I'm into.

I LOVE all Drew Estates, even the Acids (except the KubaKuba) and their Naturals are exquisite; love the 601 Blue, the Brick House, Carlos Toraño. I LOVE all La Gloria, but especially the Series R/Series N, and the Wavell was my go-to smoke for like 12 years. LOVE La Aurora and La Perla, Padilla, Oliva, My Father, and I've heard great things about the Man-O-Wars and Ave Marias.

If you get a chance to try Tabak Especial by Drew Estates, a coffee-infused cigar, you won't be disappointed. My favorite is La Negra, but they're all excellent.

I wondered why they always offer Gurkas and 5 Vegas for so cheap in package deals. They also offer Man O War and Ave Maria in pretty cheap packages.

Yeah, there are some nice sticks in there for a $3.99 avg. I'll check out your recommendations in a few weeks. I did pick up a Brickhouse based off a review I read recently. Seems like a great value.

You said Rocky's maduros are dyed as well right?

"Sethdaddy8 wrote:

I wondered why they always offer Gurkas and 5 Vegas for so cheap in package deals. They also offer Man O War and Ave Maria in pretty cheap packages.

Yeah, there are some nice sticks in there for a $3.99 avg. I'll check out your recommendations in a few weeks. I did pick up a Brickhouse based off a review I read recently. Seems like a great value.

You said Rocky's maduros are dyed as well right?

Yeah, the really dark ones.

"NaboCane wrote:

Yeah, the really dark ones.

Had a decent first smoke with the Gurka Centurion, but this Warlord I'm trying now is a disaster. It's a massive stick, but the draw is terrible. Packed way too tight. Feel like Jenna Jameson over here.

Aroma and flavor are fine enough, but my worst issue to have is the draw. I've had problems with Dunhill in the past with difficult draws.

The Ave Maria and Man O War were decent smokes. I have one left of each, to determine if they are worth getting again.

I'm meeting an old friend of mine who is into cigars. I want to get him a little gift.

Are those assorted bags a nice idea? Any cigars that are universally loved

"RickyBobby wrote:

I'm meeting an old friend of mine who is into cigars. I want to get him a little gift.

Are those assorted bags a nice idea? Any cigars that are universally loved

The bags are better for your own collection and experimenting with new sticks. There is a lot out there that shows better as a "gift."

I think Ashton makes the best "gift" cigar. Universally loved and recognized. It's always a high end stick too, but not ridiculously expensive. Check cigar dot com and other mentioned sites here. There are assortment packs and samplers packaged very nicely for some brands. But a couple Ashton sticks will work just fine IMO. Their Magnums, Double Magnums and Aged Maduros are very nice.

"Sethdaddy8 wrote:

The bags are better for your own collection and experimenting with new sticks. There is a lot out there that shows better as a "gift."

I think Ashton makes the best "gift" cigar. Universally loved and recognized. It's always a high end stick too, but not ridiculously expensive. Check cigar dot com and other mentioned sites here. There are assortment packs and samplers packaged very nicely for some brands. But a couple Ashton sticks will work just fine IMO. Their Magnums, Double Magnums and Aged Maduros are very nice.

Yep, can't go wrong with a boxed Ashton sampler. Great caché, and it's actually a good cigar.