New cigar thread for 2010

Started by NoisyDante, February 12, 2010, 06:01:00 PM

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NoisyDante

I didn't want to resurrect an ancient thread on cigars, so let's start a new one.

I got into cigars about 4 years ago.  I initially picked up a 50 capacity humidor and over the years packed it with Rocky Patel, Graycliff, Gurkha, Tatuaje, Cohiba, 5 Vegas, Davidoff, etc.  I've since expanded to a 150 capacity box.

I found I have a preference for torpedos or toros, usually takes me about 50 minutes to casually get through one of those while I water the plants outside.  One of my favorite ways to relax after a trying day.

Best cigar I've had so far has been a Graycliff chateau grand cru toro.  The new Royal Vintage from Rocky Patel is surprisingly good a well.  Currently in my humidor I have some Cohiba XV, Rocky Patel Vintage 92, Graycliff G2, Liga Privada no9, and some Gurkha Black Dragons.

How about you guys? 
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cyrus buelton

No offense, but a lot of the cigars you have picked aren't that great, but it depends on your preference.


Go buy yourself a Perdomo Champagne or any other Perdomo Cigar.

You won't smoke anything else.


Perdomo actually rolls most brands anymore.......


I've met him as my shop here is one of the highest selling Perdomo Cigar Shops in the US.


Try one. If you can't find one locally.......PM me.

I'll send you one.

Just let me know the size, ring gauge, style, etc. that you like.


By the way........Davidoff is the most overpriced crap on the market.


Sorry, I am a cigar snob...........
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zarn02

Ah, I haven't had a cigar in forever...

Only thing I remember was that I liked maduro wrappers, and I liked something that didn't take a week to smoke. [cheeky]
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NoisyDante

Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 12, 2010, 07:33:46 PM
No offense, but a lot of the cigars you have picked aren't that great, but it depends on your preference.


Go buy yourself a Perdomo Champagne or any other Perdomo Cigar.


Not offended at all, honestly the entire box of Cohiba XV's have zero draw.  The RP's are what I have around as a standard, those I enjoy.  I was also a bit unimpressed with the Liga Privada's, but they were worth a shot.  I like to vary what I buy so I can try new brands and find new favorites.

You're also right on Davidoff, no stick needs to be that much.  They're not a bad smoke of course, but not in my budget.


Have you had the Man O' War?
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cyrus buelton

I've never heard of that brand.

Where are they rolled? or better who rolls them?

Nick Perdomo rolls most brands cigars.


Davidoff are way overpriced and shitty smokes. However, if you want to drop the coin on a name and want a very mild cigar, that is your ticket.

Cohiba's quality has gone to shit.

My brother went to medical school in Grand Cayman and he actually made a trip to Cuba.

He bought a box of Cohiba's there, from the factory, off the floor.

He shipped them to me via fedex (damn customs opened the package and sliced three of them half way down, so I could at least clip them and get half a smoke).

They make the beast with two backsing sucked and they were actual real cuban smokes. They drew like shit and were awful.

We only did this as a little side money making venture and needless to say......we lost on our investment as most that smoked them didn't believe they were Cuban. I would agree with them, but I knew the God honest truth they were Cuban as he bought then in Havana!

I used to work in a cigar shop when I moved to Ohio about 5 years ago; worked two nights a week to help out the owner and my cousin, who is an attorney, but worked there to get 25% off smokes. I have had most brands.

Perdomo's are the best I have smoked..........
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NoisyDante

The Man O War is an AJ Fernandez creation, rolled in Nicaragua.  I've ordered mine from Cigars International in Bethlehem, Pa.

I don't put much stock into Cuban brands, its a nice novelty IMO but not any better than what we can legally buy in the US.  I've had Cuban Cohiba's as well as the other Dominican made Cohiba's we all buy here.  Neither is what I'd choose if given other options.



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Povidius

I've smoked cigars off and on for the past decade.  I'd say most of the high end line is over priced for the flavor.  I tend to smoke the 'cheaper' sticks and get far more enjoyment out of them.  Still, my all time favorites are Padron 1926 No. 2 Maduro. 

Monsterlover

What makes one better than another?

This is a subject I know nothing about.
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cyrus buelton

Quote from: NoisyDante on February 12, 2010, 08:51:27 PM
The Man O War is an AJ Fernandez creation, rolled in Nicaragua.  I've ordered mine from Cigars International in Bethlehem, Pa.

I don't put much stock into Cuban brands, its a nice novelty IMO but not any better than what we can legally buy in the US.  I've had Cuban Cohiba's as well as the other Dominican made Cohiba's we all buy here.  Neither is what I'd choose if given other options.

agreed on Cuban's as being a novelty item as it is forbidden fruit.

I just wish you could buy Cubita (Cuban Coffee) here. That is by far the best coffee I have ever had. I have a friend going to Cayman in a month and giving her money to bring me back a few pounds.

I think the quality of Cohiba's has gone to shit over the past 5 years. They just plain old suck but still sell for a premium.
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cyrus buelton

Quote from: Monsterlover on February 13, 2010, 06:58:07 PM
What makes one better than another?

This is a subject I know nothing about.

That is really a subjective question.

1. Flavor
2. Draw
3. Wrapper

The list could go on and on and on.

Some people love Acid's which I think are just shit. Some love Davidoff's which most heavy cigar smokers are overpriced crap because they are very "light" tasting.

Cigars are so subjective.

That is a hard one to answer and not sure it really can be.

It is like beer: everyone has a personal preference of what they enjoy.
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NoisyDante

Cuban coffee is the bomb, certainly an import America would benefit from.  By the way my local shop does have Perdomo Champagne sticks, I will pick up a few.  Thanks for the recommendation and the offer.   [thumbsup]

I've never had Acid, too much 'glitter' to that brand, I like more traditional cigars, nothing with flavors.

There are sort of two ways to compare cigars, physically and subjectively.  Physically one cigar can just be made better than another.  This would include whether or not the wrapper has large unsightly veins or the leaf is spotty and tattered.  Also, the cigar could be rolled too tight and doesn't draw, or rolled too loose and draws to the point of overheating and becoming bitter.  One cigar could just be made better than the other. 

Subjectively, one could say a cigar is better due to the characteristics of that particular stick based on their personal taste.  I generally prefer mine to be medium-full bodied, usually a torpedo 6.0"x54.  Compared to an equal quality mild churchill, I'd say the former is better, but that's just me.

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cyrus buelton

Quote from: NoisyDante on February 13, 2010, 07:23:24 PM
Cuban coffee is the bomb, certainly an import America would benefit from.  By the way my local shop does have Perdomo Champagne sticks, I will pick up a few.  Thanks for the recommendation and the offer.   [thumbsup]

I am jonesing for some Cubita......!!!


Honestly, anything with the Perdomo label is a good stick.

Not trying to steer you to that particular stick, but all Perdomo's are quality.

I have been lucky enough to attend a Perdomo event where a master roller from Perdomo was there rolling fresh cigars.

The catch was you had to buy like 3 perdomo's and you got a freshly rolled cigar by the master roller.

God damn, that was a good smoke.
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NoisyDante

I was at a wedding where there was a dude rolling fresh cigars, he was doing some great barberpole wraps.
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nateqwik

QuoteTry one. If you can't find one locally.......PM me.

I'll send you one.

Just let me know the size, ring gauge, style, etc. that you like.

can anyone get in on that deal? just asking...

sbrguy

old standby- montecristo #2 or robusto - dominican wrap. 

i too had a cuban one years ago overseas, way harsh, very spicy, not that smooth, liked the dominican brand better.

opus x - another good one if i ever find it again, too hard to find, too expensive.

if you want a davidoff style smoke at half the price, go for the macanudo brand, i always found them a good "gateway" premium cigar.  best of all time? no.  good for its price? i think so.