New cigar thread for 2010

[rgramjet]

Short Storys tied with Bolivar Belicosas are great.

How well a cigar is kept is a key aspect in my enjoyment of a ceegar.  Ive had a well maintained Punch that I still remember to this day and Ive had a poorly kept Opus that I still remember to this day, for completely different reasons.

[Got Duc]

Rocky Patel - CAO - ONYX 

[AdamX]

No connoisseur, but about ten years ago i visited San Diego and stumbled upon a place called the Cuban Cigar Factory.
Pretty nice cigarrs and it was quite intersting to se them rolling cigars in the shop.

[NoisyDante]

Short Storys tied with Bolivar Belicosas are great.

How well a cigar is kept is a key aspect in my enjoyment of a ceegar.  Ive had a well maintained Punch that I still remember to this day and Ive had a poorly kept Opus that I still remember to this day, for completely different reasons.

I've had a few short stories, I sometimes keep them around for guests also who I know won't get through something bigger.  And keeping my humidor at 70/70 is a battle.

I also like to order bundles of the Rocky Patel factory seconds, they're a third of the price as the banded sticks, they smoke the same, and most of the time I can't tell what made them seconds.  A vein here or a shade off there, totally doesn't matter.  Awesome way to save money and entertain buddies.

[NoisyDante]

Rocky Patel - CAO - ONYX 

  try the newer RP Royal Vintage, I dig it

[rgramjet]

I've had a few short stories, I sometimes keep them around for guests also who I know won't get through something bigger. 

I have a buddy that is notorious for throwing away 1/2 a fine cigar.  Doesnt matter if he bought it or someone gives it to him.  Short Storys are perfect for that situation.

[NoisyDante]

I have a buddy that is notorious for throwing away 1/2 a fine cigar.  Doesnt matter if he bought it or someone gives it to him.  Short Storys are perfect for that situation.

Some smokers do smoke cigars with the intention of tossing the last half, the thought being that after 20 or 25 minutes all that's left will be bitter and harsh.  I personally don't subscribe to that, but if that's what makes it enjoyable I guess who's to say it's the wrong way, right?  However, I'd rather not see a cigar I've given to someone left 3/4 unsmoked.

[yotogi]

I have found that if I have lit and am smoking my stick right, I don't have the problem with the second half. Let it get too hot and blarg!

I like Robostos as they are about the right duration for how I smoke.

I have really liked the Casa Manga. The new Obscuro with the maduro wrapper is quite nice. And for 6 bucks a stick, jeesh...
I normally avoid Macanudo but the 1968 is a good smoke.

And there is a store brand that I smoke that is OK and I don't mind leaving it to burn while working on the bike.

[NoisyDante]

I have found that if I have lit and am smoking my stick right, I don't have the problem with the second half. Let it get too hot and blarg!

I've found that if I blow through the stick after maybe every 3rd puff, it clears out some of the sedimentary flakes that just get more and more burnt, and really helps the cigar to be less harsh or bitter by the end.

[Got Duc]

It is weird some cigars after 1/2 way get a little harsh. Others are good.

Go figure

[NoisyDante]

I'm taking the Perdomo recommendation from Cyrus and have ordered this brand sampler of robustos.


1 - Perdomo Patriarch Corojo Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Perdomo Patriarch Maduro Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto (5" x 54)
1 - Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Criollo Robusto (5" x 54)
1 - Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sun Grown Robusto (5" x 54)
1 - Perdomo2 Limited Edition Cameroon Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Perdomo2 Limited Edition Maduro Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Perdomo Lot 23 Natural Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Perdomo Habano Connecticut Robusto (5" x 52)
1 - Perdomo Habano Corojo Robusto (5" x 52)
1 - Perdomo Habano Maduro Robusto (5" x 52)

Not bad at all for $30!


Also waiting for box of 10th anniversary Champagne torpedos to arrive, and then I will be in flavor country.

[rockaduc]

Over the years i've had romeo y julieta's, cohiba's, Macanudo, acid (awful BTW), and now have a bunch of Montecristo #2's that are settling.  I have thought of trying the Man o' War and now can add Perdomo to my list.

Anyone have any experience with Padilla cigars?


Also, anyone ever order anything from Cigar.com ?

[NoisyDante]

I have thought of trying the Man o' War and now can add Perdomo to my list.

I would recommend the Man o' War, I enjoyed it.  Also, check this out:
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CB-MWC5550&cat=157

Nice way to save a little cash on these.  I didn't see anything wrong with a single stick either.

I usually order from cigarsinternational.com, the have good deals and nice sampler packs, and they always arrive well cared for.  No experience yet with Padilla, but I hear good things.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I have thought of trying the Man o' War and now can add Perdomo to my list.

Whatever you do, don't smoke a HeMan O' War. It'll burn your house down with your motorcycle in it. Somehow, your mother-in-law will make it out.

[rockaduc]