Cigars? any afficianados out there?

[roundfishross]

just saw this one as well....i'm partial to the macallen 21 and an A. fuente short story

[roclement]

Both great choices!!! Maybe that's what I will do when I get home tonight fter work! Anyone up for it?

As a mind opener for all of you afficionados out ther that are willing to get of the beaten path, try your hands at Kuba Deluxe by Acid Cigars. Not something I would smoke everyday but a nice summery cigar, no compromise...just different.

Rodrigo

[brewmaster15]

Hey Rod,
I've had a few of Drew Estates, just can't get a liking for the flavored or infused cigars.

I haven't had half as much opportunity as I would like to enjoy a good cigar in a while.. but I did stumble on a really good inexpensive one .I usually shop at CigarsInternational.com http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...=Gran%20Habano

Gran Habano Corojo Vintage 2002 ...Its like champagne on a budweiser budget.

This is the the 90-rated Corojo #5 blend composed of full-bodied, Habano-seed long-fillers from Nicaragua and Dominican but it boasts a juicy Nicaraguan-grown Corojo wrapper leaf cultivated back in 2002, one which has enjoyed an extended cedar-nap for the past 8 years. The outcome is virtuous: a deep series of rich, creamy flavors smacking of coffee, nuts, and earth tamed by the smooth, Cuban-esque qualities of a well-aged Corojo leaf. The smoke remains medium to full-bodied, but maintains a wonderful balance and long, elegant finish

For an all around smoke...this baby is a gem and the price is killer.

Aside from that. I have been real happy this past year with...

5 vegas series "A" and cask strength
Montecristo white label
Nubs
Ashton VSG and ESG
Greycliff Turbo and G2
Cubre Libre One
Cu-Avana Intenso

hth,
al

[brewmaster15]

My wife did however catch me having a cigar moment last week...I've had the Hammock for years... My wife bought me a new mesh for it for my birthday back in April....Been so busy I haven't used it much but last week was great... Mowed the lawn, grabbed a cigar, book,MP3 player and a margarita and hit the hammock until the skeeters chased me in.




-al

[Cevoe]

It's funny this thread popped-up this morning since I just started in with the stogies again last Saturday.
After a few months of just not being interested I lit up an A.Fuente (which is not a usual brand for me) and liked it so much I had a LaRoma later the same night.
It looks like I am back on the sticks.
Someone was telling me in a meeting last week about Cigar International so I will have to check them out.
I have been a JR Cigar customer for a few years and I tend to go for the 5-pack deals for a good sample of different smokes.
If anyone is interested, here are a few of my favorites.

El Rey Del Mundo Robusto (All time favorite)
Montecristos (Various)
CAO Extreme
La Gloria Cubana Serie R
Excalibur IV
Playboy Lonesdale
Romeos (Various)
Highly Recommended "Cheap" Smokes: Consuergas and, believe it or not, Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cubans.

[Moon]

Cohibas and Montechristos are my favs. Cubans of course. We can get them in Canada.

[MostlyDiscus]

Cuban Punch double corona. Hand made and a little hard to draw at first, but when they smoke down the flavors come out to play. Ed

[LizStreithorst]

Cuban Punch double corona. Hand made and a little hard to draw at first, but when they smoke down the flavors come out to play. Ed

Oh yeah, I smoked one of those once. Best cigar I ever smoked.

[Santos hugo]

Hi

Cohiba or Montecristo mixed with a good botle of red from our Alentejo, are one of the best things I can still enjoy!

[brewmaster15]

Hi

Cohiba or Montecristo mixed with a good botle of red from our Alentejo, are one of the best things I can still enjoy!

I just did a net search on "Alentejo" sounds like an interesting region...
http://www.cellartours.com/portugal/.../alentejo.html

I'll have to see if i can find it here in the USA...would you recommend any of these...

http://www.snooth.com/wines/alentejo/
thanks,
-al

[YSS]

Montecristo #2 and good scotch! MacAllen 18 would do for me even though 21 would be even better.

[Santos hugo]

I just did a net search on "Alentejo" sounds like an interesting region...


I'll have to see if i can find it here in the USA...would you recommend any of these...

thanks,
-al

Well...that will depend on the year of course, but any "Quinta do Carmo" or a "bacalhôa" (red´s) will definitely be a good start and a good end, with a nice meal between!
I´m shure you will find it.

Hugo.

[brewmaster15]

Thanks Hugo!

-al

[foreese]

I'm partial to Padron, 64's.

[roclement]

Well...that will depend on the year of course, but any "Quinta do Carmo" or a "bacalhôa" (red´s) will definitely be a good start and a good end, with a nice meal between!
I´m shure you will find it.

Hugo.

Quinta do Carmo ordered...Obrigado amigo Hugo!

Rodrigo