Best cigar

30 April 2007, 07:10

Sniper

Best cigar

Not looking to start smoking again but thought it fitting to have a cigar after taking a nice animal or sitting by the fire in the evening enjoying some local refreshment. I went by the local tobacco shop here and picked up some Macanudo Maduro cigars. Hmmm taste just like a cigar with a lingering after taste of cigar. Any recommendations for a smooth, sweet cigar or is there even such a thing.

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30 April 2007, 07:49

billinthewild

I favor maduros. Try Punch or Partagas.

30 April 2007, 15:18

Mark Taylor

Ashton.

01 May 2007, 02:49

Idaho Sharpshooter

Ashton 60-serie cabinet selection.
Try 1-800-JR-CIGAR for an informative catalog, the guy is crazier than Walter.

Rich
DRSS

01 May 2007, 07:30

billinthewild

JR Cigar, that brings back fond memories. In the past I bought a number of their own brands, and they were fine. I'll have to look them up again. Thanks.

01 May 2007, 08:41

Afrikaander

quote:
Originally posted by Sniper:
Not looking to start smoking again but thought it fitting to have a cigar after taking a nice animal (......)

I have some nice partagas, romeo y julieta and montecristo just for those unique ocasions .... and for when sitting by the fire and / or when talking with other fellow hunters (lying us each other, my wife would say

) I usually smoke my pipe accompanying it with a good cognac...

04 May 2007, 08:59

billinthewild

quote:
Originally posted by Afrikaander:
quote:
Originally posted by Sniper:
Not looking to start smoking again but thought it fitting to have a cigar after taking a nice animal (......)

I have some nice partagas, romeo y julieta and montecristo just for those unique ocasions .... and for when sitting by the fire and / or when talking with other fellow hunters (lying us each other, my wife would say ) I usually smoke my pipe accompanying it with a good cognac...

Martin. I also enjoy a good cigar, but I like my pipes even more. CuÃ¡ndo yo soy prÃ³ximo en Argentina que debemos hacer exactamente lo que usted sugiere. SiÃ©ntese por un fuego que goza un humo bueno y un aguardiente o un puerto.

05 May 2007, 05:25

Kamo Gari

Romeo y Julietas # 4
Opus X

07 May 2007, 02:42

Idaho Sharpshooter

Bitw,

just had the pleasure of a JR Alternative H Upmann
8.5x56 ring Maduro...and the last of a bottle of Screech. Got an old ranger buddy that's originally from Newfoundland that gets it when he visits the old family home.

Rich
DRSS

07 May 2007, 05:01

Borealis Bob

A great find for me in a relatively inexpensive cigar has been Sancho Panza maduros. Around $4.00 and a nice,rich, smooth smoke. Like 'em as well as smokes costing over twice as much.

CAO Criollos are also quite good. Have to second Billinthewild on the Punch, as well.

07 May 2007, 23:16

nkonka

Romeo y Julieta, Number 2 or 3. A very nice smoke that lasts no more 30 minutes or so. (I don't want to marry a long-lasting relationship, just smoke it.)

yes, a Cubano, and instead of providing comfort and cash to my enemies i prefer to think of it as burning his crops.

If you are not willing to indulge in a Cuban, there are always Swisher Sweets. or, ssk the dude in the smoke shop for a nice mild Honduran or Dominican

08 May 2007, 19:12

WannabeBwana

quote:
Originally posted by nkonka:
Romeo y Julieta, Number 2 or 3. A very nice smoke that lasts no more 30 minutes or so. (I don't want to marry a long-lasting relationship, just smoke it.)

yes, a Cubano, and instead of providing comfort and cash to my enemies i prefer to think of it as burning his crops.

If you are not willing to indulge in a Cuban, there are always Swisher Sweets. or, ssk the dude in the smoke shop for a nice mild Honduran or Dominican

That's always been my dilemma with Cubans - indulging my capitalist tastes with a communist product. I like your take on it and plan to shamelessly steal this from you.

I like Monte Cristo or Partagas, as well as RyJ. No. 3 or 4. I think of the big Churchills as all day suckers.

Is is just me, or does anyone else think that Macanudo's have just a hint of ganga smell to them when you spark them up? Must be the influence of the island. Nice cigar, though.

08 May 2007, 20:59

KSTEPHENS

gave up sticks for the bowl.
back then i liked Joya De' Nicagragua's for the money.
Now i'm a Blue Note addict.

10 May 2007, 00:47

nkonka

WannabeeBwana

go ahead and steal away. Hell, i stole it from non other than Alexander Haig who used that line when a reporter caught hiim smoking a cuban. Er, make that smoking a cuban cigar!

I see you are from Canada. As a resident of a border city i find the cubans are much cheaper in your fine country than anywhere (bahamas, belize, mexico, honduras.) I get mine in Sault, Ontario but don't tell my customs agents!

And, yes, there is that hint of sweet mary jane in a macanudo.

30 July 2009, 17:20

daniel77

Gotta second the Joya de Nicaraguas
Like the H. Upman's a bunch, usually a Churchill for me, Also the CAO Brazilia and Italias are nice. If sweet is the order of the day, a Baccarat.

17 August 2009, 11:23

Idaho Sharpshooter

Ashton VSGs in the 8x54 size is hard to beat.

Rich
DRSS

18 August 2009, 19:17

Rusty

I really like the cigars made by this company in Austin, Texas. Bobalu Cigars
Everything is hand rolled right there. They have a nice variety. If you join their Buyer's Club. It's buy one get one free for purchases less than a box.

Rusty
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