Any Cigar Aficionados here?

[Gators]

I like smoking and 'collecting' them, but only allow a couple / week. Anyone else here dig 'em, and what are your favorites? I smoke alot of aged Opus X and Anejo, some Fidels, Padron 1926 and 1964, and some other Fuente blends, like Don Carlos Edicion de Aniversario, Forbidden X, etc...

[jada64]

I like them, just cant afford good ones, so ill smoke a cheap one once a month or so

[Prada]

Cohiba from Cuba. Not much of an aficionado however.

[Gators]

I like a few of Cohibas vitolas, but IMHO they are over-rated, like many cubans. Cuban cigars are like wine and other ag grown products, some years certain vitolas are good, others they're not so good, but maybe a couple vitolas are good. There's alot, i mean ALOT, that goes into producing a top quality smoke, much like wine. This cigar thing can get obsessive, finding the rare ones that you really dig is the thing...

[CSAR]

Love 'em. I wouldn't consider myself an aficionado, but I enjoy a good smoke once in a while. I really enjoy Arturo Fuentes, Gurkha Legend, Macanudo, Partagas, and Punch. Cohibas are nice and I'll even enjoy a Romeo y Juliet if nothing else is to be had.

Good thread!!

[spywizard]

vintage Macanudo is mostly what i do now..

had cubans while traveling, they need to be very fresh but I like them just fine..

the Vintage Mac though is consistent, i know what i am getting every time.. and if i get the crystals when i travel it's all good..

[Edgar]

Arturo fuentes 858 flor fina natural or maduros, I prefer maduros.
from cuba all the cubans are smoking romero julietas. and if you ever get a monte cristo 05, will savor the flavor. it was the best cigar I ever smoked in my life, gave some to some friends and they also said it was the best ever. Cohibas were always seen in Fidels hands even after he stoped smoking them for years. most cubans in cuba are smoking romeros julieta, and they are not bad at all.cohibas are overated.

[canadian meat]

Dominican is putting out some really nice cigars La Arora,Rocky Patel 2 of my favorites at the moment

[Prada]

The problem is there is so much counterfeit cuban cigars its brought down the reputation. Even in Cuba itself, you can never be to sure if they are legit or not.

[Lavinco]

Any Cigar Aficionados here?
...

No. I'm Caucasian.

[TheArtist]

I've never smoked anything in my life, so i know nothing on the subject,
But how much do cigars cost? More specifically, the ones you guys are mentioning?
is it an expensive hobby? (lol or would you even consider it a hobby?)

[spywizard]

I've never smoked anything in my life, so i know nothing on the subject,
But how much do cigars cost? More specifically, the ones you guys are mentioning?
is it an expensive hobby? (lol or would you even consider it a hobby?)

its a male bonding and manly event..... you wouldn't understand...

[TheArtist]

now that was just mean spirited.

[jmcm]

Living in Canada I purchase Cuban's,dom, Honduran and nig. I enjoy all but unless you pay for the better quality cuban's it is not worth it. One of my favorite cigars is the Oliva made in Honduras. As far as Cuban goes one of the best is H Upmann Sir Winston but at $30.00 each it is a rare occassion

[spywizard]

hahahhaah not really...

$3-$30 depending on where and how many you buy...

[TheArtist]

hahahhaah not really...

$3-$30 depending on where and how many you buy...

i was always under the impression that good cigars were really expensive.
....learn something new everyday.

[paulzane]

I hate cigars and cigar smokers ..... at least in the UK now there is no smoking in bars, restuarants and the workplace!!

[spywizard]

[spywizard]

I hate cigars and cigar smokers ..... at least in the UK now there is no smoking in bars, restuarants and the workplace!!

same here in Minnesota, nor can you smoke in public parks..

I like to be in the area where cig smokers are on rainy or cold days.. chase them away..

good times..

[paulzane]

same here in Minnesota, nor can you smoke in public parks..

I like to be in the area where cig smokers are on rainy or cold days.. chase them away..

good times..

It is good to see that the government get things right occasionally!!

[jmcm]

I love cigars but only smoke at home outside. Great in Vegas, smoke while playing

[Gators]

vintage Macanudo is mostly what i do now..

had cubans while traveling, they need to be very fresh but I like them just fine..

the Vintage Mac though is consistent, i know what i am getting every time.. and if i get the crystals when i travel it's all good..

I haven't had a Mac in years. Cubans can be very good, especially when they have 6-10 years of aging on them, but one thing about cubans is many have tight draws, and that's a pet peeve of mine. The past year or so i've been on a Opus X tear, been building up my stash of Opus w/ 4-10 years on them, the older sticks are unbelievable, super complex and flavor bombs. If you haven't tried a Opus X Spy, im me an addy and i'll send ya one, they are somwhat hard to find.

If you wanna go to a site to learn more about cigars,www.cigarpass.com is a great site, great brotherhood of cigar lovers.

[spywizard]

cool.. thanks, i have had opus X.. they are good.. I have noticed that in recent years the production of good cigars is falling off.. I did have a hand rolled while in key west, the guy had to be 102 yrs old.. the shop had him in the front window doing the rolling and pressing..

I too agree about the tight draw.. i hate that, have you tried a draw poker??

http://www.2ndstreet-cigars.com/acce...raw-poker.html

I prefer a torpedo shape, but to get the gold label, or vintage i don't get that chance..

[jada64]

ok, guys, what is a really good, low priced cigar, i wanna try something good. No more of the phillie blunts! lol

[Gators]

cool.. thanks, i have had opus X.. they are good.. I have noticed that in recent years the production of good cigars is falling off.. I did have a hand rolled while in key west, the guy had to be 102 yrs old.. the shop had him in the front window doing the rolling and pressing..

I too agree about the tight draw.. i hate that, have you tried a draw poker??

http://www.2ndstreet-cigars.com/acce...raw-poker.html

I prefer a torpedo shape, but to get the gold label, or vintage i don't get that chance..

i have a draw poker, but i have found it doesn't make a big difference, and there is a risk of splitting the wrapper. I smoked a 2003 Taboada tonight, incredible, if you can get your hands on one of those, it's worth it!

If you haven't smoked an Opus w/ some years on it, you ain't living, and Anejo, w00t w00t.

[spywizard]

hahah.. so you are saying i need to relax and experience new things.. i hear ya..

[Gators]

low priced cigar? Fuente makes many great cigars in the 3-6$ range, but depends on your taste, i'm a Fuente ho. Padron also makes a good inexpensive cigar..