Serious Cigar Smokers?

[Mafialife Chris]

I am curious how many serious cigar smokers there are on ronfez.net.

How often do you smoke a cigar?

[Tall_James]

Either when I'm on a golf course or when I want to piss off my wife.

[biozombie]

serious cigars, pretend mafia.

[mikeyboy]

I used to smoke them more frequently, but only smoke them a few times a year now.

[Death Metal Moe]

I probably smoke a full size cigar like once a month or so now. I usually have thos Al Capone things in my glove compartment and smoke cloves a few times a week.

But I never take cigar, clove or cigarette smoke into my lungs. So I guess I'm a fake smoker in that respect.

[Marc with a c]

i've had six cigars

[drjoek]

Once a year. The same amount of times I drink.

[BabyLuvWhatley]

April~October 3~5 a week, once it gets too cold out more like 1 a week. Maybe if I moved south for the winter that would help, but Green Bay is too cold and indoors isn't an option.

[razorboy]

Two a week, sometimes three. However, I've been going to a lot of weddings recently so a little more over the past couple of months.

[Mafialife Chris]

serious cigars, pretend mafia.

MAFIA?

[smiler grogan]

a decent amount. certainly not as much as Ronnie B.

[Father]

I smoke cigars once in awhile, but I smoke a pipe regularly.

[Tall_James]

Pipes smell nice, cigars smell like ass.

[Chigworthy]

I used to smoke high class Swisher Sweets now and again. My friend had some good ones once, but rather than spoil that good tobacco by setting it on fire, I chewed it like a plug o' chaw. I'm very sophisticated.

[Matty Fridays]

I smoke cigars like my heaters smoked opposing batters!

[Chip196]

Once or twice a week year round. Sometimes more, sometimes less.

[Tallman388]

usually once every 2-3 weeks from April to Halloween.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

I smoke cigars like my heaters smoked opposing batters!
AWESOME!!!

Can I have your autograph?

[Brad_Rush]

1 a week when the weather is decent, none during winter.

[Matty Fridays]

AWESOME!!!

Can I have your autograph?

*picks up a pen with his right hand*

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

*picks up a pen with his right hand*
Hey, That's not a pen.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I smoke when I am around my bro and father in law

ask them for cigar , or buy when they are around


I dont do it without others around, but do enjoy it

[mikeyboy]

I smoke cigars like my heaters smoked opposing batters!

If I have to ban your IP, then Liz won't be able to post.

[Don Stugots]

every weekend, i will smoke 2-5. i try not to smoke during the week.

[UpperEastSideDave]

I try to smoke at least 3-5 a week. Generally while walking the dogs in central park. I have two pit bulls so I get a lot of mean looks while walking them and smoking a nice Cigar.

My humidor is stocked with:

Oliva Series V - Double Robusto
Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur Epicure - Robusto
Random Nub's made by Oliva
A few Padron 1926's series 9 ( only for a special occasion)
Some Gurkahs Maduro <--- not the greatest quality
And a few Random Macanudo's

Everyday smoke is definitely a Series V or a Epicure.... Wonderful cigars....

[Hottub]

If I have to ban your IP, then Liz won't be able to post.

Major Face!!!

[smiler grogan]

If I have to ban your IP, then Liz won't be able to post.

oofff that is embarrasing.

[Don Stugots]

Major Face!!!

word. i didnt want to comment on it, that was a pretty big matzo ball hanging out there.

[JustJon]

Once every couple weeks, the last time I had one, someone was inspired to start a cigar smoking club. :wink:

[ufingf]

Smoking a candela! Usually one a day, from CAO, Fuente, and Romeo's to special occasion Davidoffs, would like to try a mafia life but too lazy to order from internet. Hoping to catch fez crying to get a free visit to the prize closet. PS, doing my irish alkey impression drunk off my ass on Single barrel jack tonite! GO PHILS!!!!

[OurHeroZero]

Smoking a candela! Usually one a day, from CAO, Fuente, and Romeo's to special occasion Davidoffs, would like to try a mafia life but too lazy to order from internet. Hoping to catch fez crying to get a free visit to the prize closet. PS, doing my irish alkey impression drunk off my ass on Single barrel jack tonite! GO PHILS!!!!

MAFIA?

/hell yeah I'll steal a joke from one page back...

Anyway my humidor is right about capacity right now with some Gurkhas, Perdomo, 5 Vegas, and Indian Tabac. I just ordered some more Gurkhas (love them things) so it'll be a cigar weekend so I can make room for them. Other than that I smoke about one a week.

[Mafialife Chris]

MAFIA?

/hell yeah I'll steal a joke from one page back...

Anyway my humidor is right about capacity right now with some Gurkhas, Perdomo, 5 Vegas, and Indian Tabac. I just ordered some more Gurkhas (love them things) so it'll be a cigar weekend so I can make room for them. Other than that I smoke about one a week.

MAFIA?

[Don Stugots]

Last night I had a punch maduro and sat in front of the newly built outdoor fireplace at my sisters. Perfect

[Biking Mexican]

1 or 2 a week in summer, and when ever weather permits in winter. Going to Tampa next week, gonna grap some nice hand rolled from Ybor City. Gonna send a few to Ronnie B, for tibute, in case he wants to set up an Indiana chapter of the Cigar Club.

[MisterSmith]

I enjoy smoking cigars, but the things that hold me back the most are limited disposable income and lack of knowledge.

The best I have purchased "in bulk" are some La Corona Tubos, which are really smooth. Otherwise I stop at J.R. Cigars in NC a couple of times a year and will pick up a sampler, often after talking to a member of the staff there.

[utriculus!]

I smoke a cigar 3-6 times a week I'd say, as long as my humi is stocked.


Right now I'm really into these:

http://www.cigarjack.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/perdomo-habano-corjo-torpedo-cigar-1.jpg

Also 5 Vegas Classic, RP Vintage 90/92, RP Fusion, CAO Brallizia, etc.

I like a fat ring gauge and a short length. Toro, Gordo, etc.

[drucifer]

I have no trouble getting Cubans here in Ireland, but I also have a drink problem so all the money I have goes to booze and the rest I spend on cigarettes and half-coronas.

It must be great being sober and having two radio shows to enjoy the best cigars, but my priorities are different.

[biggestmexi]

as often as funds allow.

[Serpico1103]

MAFIA?

MaTHia?

[ahhdurr]

I have no trouble getting Cubans here in Ireland, but I also have a drink problem so all the money I have goes to booze and the rest I spend on cigarettes and half-coronas.

It must be great being sober and having two radio shows to enjoy the best cigars, but my priorities are different.

have you considered the glamorous and lucrative field of prostitution? I'm sure many a dirty back alley bloke'd be happy to face fuck you for the price of a good cigar.

Enjoy!

[Meataball23]

Two per round when golfing

When not playing one a weekend when the weather is okay

And my humidor is stocked with whatever my middle income rent can afford. Sadly that means its a point of pride to keep 5-8 in there at all times.

[Big_Joe]

I consider myself a serious cigar smoker, I mean I couldn't say how often I do it because it varies. I usually do light one up every time I'm drinking. Nothing like a good cigar and a glass of scotch.

[Dash77]

about 4 times a week.

[biggestmexi]

Ok so a lot of you saw a few times a week.

If you smoke 4 a week thats 208 a year. And if you get some cigars at 5 dollars average that $1,040 a year. That's not terribly a lot but quite a bit.

Plus whatever you spend on drinking. Wow, that would be a lot of extra dough to play with.

[Dell]

I typically smoke one a day. One humidor dedicated to my favorites - Montecristo White No. 2

[ahhdurr]

Ok so a lot of you saw a few times a week.

If you smoke 4 a week thats 208 a year. And if you get some cigars at 5 dollars average that $1,040 a year. That's not terribly a lot but quite a bit.

Plus whatever you spend on drinking. Wow, that would be a lot of extra dough to play with.

You could make a pizza.

[Dash77]

I keep a nice variety in my humidor, so I can enjoy the different flavors at any time. I enjoy a few J&R brands along with some cao and MR.B brands..

[Don Stugots]

I keep a nice variety in my humidor, so I can enjoy the different flavors at any time. I enjoy a few J&R brands along with some cao and MR.B brands..

i can see a lunch with you and i at florios in your future.

[razorboy]

I'm willing to try anything my tobacconist recommends, but my standard is an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos.

[Big Gay Memory]

I smoked at least 2 a day/ Have a 500 capacity humidor filled, and various 50 capacity humidors filled. Bring it on !

[shine-killer]

I smoke about 2 a day. I am hoping it will end my pointless life faster than if I did not smoke.

I like a larger ring guage, they smoke cooler. As for the other men who say their smoking relaxes in the cooler weather, that is my favorite time. Sit in the back yard, glass of single malt scotch, smoking. Chopping wood? Break out a good smoke! If not, find a nice smoke house on Long Island or in New York. There are quite a few good ones. TV's, drinks, attractive women servers, and like minded civilized people enjoying a natural treat.

Perdomo
CAO
Arturo Fuente
Romeo Julietta
Cohiba (Cuban when I can get them)

"the breath of nature breathes through a cigar" - Arturo Fuente

[Whiskeyportal]

what do you guys set your humidor at? mine is at 75%ish, not quite sure what the optimal percentage is

[biggestmexi]

what do you guys set your humidor at? mine is at 75%ish, not quite sure what the optimal percentage is

68%

[Whiskeyportal]

thank you sir. i take back flipping you off this morning

[razorboy]

what do you guys set your humidor at? mine is at 75%ish, not quite sure what the optimal percentage is

Seventy.

[Whiskeyportal]

just got my humidor for my office in the mail
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3056747970_b1ef57d4ce.jpg?v=0:drunk:

[Don Stugots]

I keep mine at 72.

[JPMNICK]

what do you guys set your humidor at? mine is at 75%ish, not quite sure what the optimal percentage is

65-68. anything over 70 smokes harsh sometimes. i like a drier cigar. anytime i buy or am given a cigar, it sits for at least a month before I smoke it.


this weekend I smoked a 2 year aged Padron 3000, as well as an Padron 1926 both were great, albeit on different levels

[Mafialife Chris]

I keep mine at 72.

same 72 here.

[biggestmexi]

just got my humidor for my office in the mail
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3056747970_b1ef57d4ce.jpg?v=0:drunk:

Some acid and some partagas already. Nice :thumbup:

Did you season your 'dor yet. I hope so.

Check this site out.
Boveda-Direct (http://www.boveda-direct.com/)

Although 70% relative humidity is a good average for all cigars, studies show that certain cigars are best and reveal their peak taste and character when equilibrated and stored at a specific humidity level between 60% RH and 72% RH—as dictated by the characteristics of the cigar’s blend and primarily the cigar’s wrapper. Cuban cigars are best at 60-65% RH; cigars with a Cameroon wrapper are best at 70-72%; Nicaragua, 68-70%; cigars with a Dominican wrapper, such as the Fuente Fuente OpusX are best at 60-65%; cigars with a Connecticut Shade wrapper will not be affected between 65-72% RH.

[Whiskeyportal]

I tried to order from that site but it crashed. Thanks for the hints though. I will be sure to season it asap.:drunk: I came into work this morning and it had dropped to 62 over night, so it is my top priority to get it dialed in.

[Don Stugots]

Cuban crafters is running a thanksgiving sale right now. Some good stuff.

Last night I had a great.cuban de hoya. Very relaxing.

[biggestmexi]

I cant wait for my boss to go to Mehico.

Told him to buy me some Cohibas.
:thumbup:

I think I might give him my travel humi too.

[Whiskeyportal]

my boss has a house down there too and is going for x-mas. he said he's bringing me back some. i hope:drunk:

[biggestmexi]

I am going to have to find this one website.

My boss dont know jack bout cigars really.

So its a sight with all these counterfeit Cohiba bands and tells you what to look for.

[Whiskeyportal]

I am going to have to find this one website.

My boss dont know jack bout cigars really.

So its a sight with all these counterfeit Cohiba bands and tells you what to look for.

Could you post it if you have any luck? Thanks:drunk:

[Don Stugots]

same 72 here.


Copycat.

[biggestmexi]

here is one.
http://www.cigarnexus.com/counsel/counterfeit/index.html


Being at work will really limit my searching. I have a block at my work and hate searching pages through circumventors.

[Whiskeyportal]

grassy ass.

[Whiskeyportal]

Another quick question. Do you guys prefer to leave your cigars in the plastic wrappers while in your humidor or have them out? Just wondering. I like the way they look not in the wrapper, but leave them in because I'm not sure.

[midwestjeff]

Another quick question. Do you guys prefer to leave your cigars in the plastic wrappers while in your humidor or have them out? Just wondering. I like the way they look not in the wrapper, but leave them in because I'm not sure.

Depends.

Do they say "It's a girl!" or " It's a boy!"?

[Whiskeyportal]

Depends.

Do they say "It's a girl!" or " It's a boy!"?

These are "fancy" ones good sir. I don't know if I'll be raising a boy or a girl yet.

[Mafialife Chris]

Another quick question. Do you guys prefer to leave your cigars in the plastic wrappers while in your humidor or have them out? Just wondering. I like the way they look not in the wrapper, but leave them in because I'm not sure.

Out of the wrapper.

[Don Stugots]

I take mine out of the wrapper

[biggestmexi]

Another quick question. Do you guys prefer to leave your cigars in the plastic wrappers while in your humidor or have them out? Just wondering. I like the way they look not in the wrapper, but leave them in because I'm not sure.

IN the cello. that way the flavour of one cigar doesnt get into the others. AS MUCH. plus if you are always finger fucking around your humidor getting different ones that arent just on the top then it good for protection too.

Mafia?

[Whiskeyportal]

Thanks all:drunk:

[Dash77]

Another quick question. Do you guys prefer to leave your cigars in the plastic wrappers while in your humidor or have them out? Just wondering. I like the way they look not in the wrapper, but leave them in because I'm not sure.

I keep them wrapped..

Also if anyone lives near Bellville NJ I found this little shop that has some great hand rolls I got 2 for $22 but there great.. Bellville Cigar on Washington ave...

[Cleophus James]

3 times a month; keep em wrapped.
favorite right now:
Playboy by Don Diego Robusto
http://www.jrcigars.com/graphics/cig-vt/PBRO.jpg

[biggestmexi]

3 times a month; keep em wrapped.
favorite right now:
Playboy by Don Diego Robusto
http://www.jrcigars.com/graphics/cig-vt/PBRO.jpg

Got one in the humidor now.

[Don Stugots]

Does anyone "age" their cigars with brandy? Someone asked me over the weekend if I did and I told them that I didn't.

[biggestmexi]

Does anyone "age" their cigars with brandy? Someone asked me over the weekend if I did and I told them that I didn't.

cant say i ever heard of that. But if you are going to do something like that get a dutchmaster.

:laugh:

[Don Stugots]

Hahaha. True. When I get home, I will look it up.

[biggestmexi]

Hahaha. True. When I get home, I will look it up.

I would try it but my work here uses sonicwall. I could use a circ. site but its just takes too long.

And when something is blocked of this related matter it says it blocked due to "Alcohol/tobacco"

Doing a search on aging tobacco with alcohol woll really set it off.

All seriuosness i would say use a cheaper cigar to make it taste like that.

Or just pick up a makers mark.

If anything this site might have something: http://www.cigarpass.com

They are a little grumpy but a informed board.

[Don Stugots]

Thanks bro

[biggestmexi]

Yup.

Some one should get ronny a bundle of these Mr. B's

http://www.jrcigars.com/graphics/deals_current/2008_no6/b3g1f-copy.jpg (http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=deals_b3g1f_08no6)

[Whiskeyportal]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3159190327_42d7ebc9cb.jpg?v=0
I came in to my office to wait for a package and found a box of these sexy little bitches waiting for me :tongue: My boss rocks.:smoke:

[biggestmexi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3159190327_42d7ebc9cb.jpg?v=0
I came in to my office to wait for a package and found a box of these sexy little bitches waiting for me :tongue: My boss rocks.:smoke:

welcome to the club. your lucky you can smoke those.

[cigarsandscotch]

I'm good for at least one a day, more in the summer.

[Mafialife Chris]

Been smoking alot more since trying to learn more about the tobacco business in general.

I really dug the Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage Robusto I had yesterday.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/images/cigar/rocky-patel-vintage-1990.jpg

[JustJon]

Been smoking alot more since trying to learn more about the tobacco business in general.

I really dug the Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage Robusto I had yesterday.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/images/cigar/rocky-patel-vintage-1990.jpg

Now if only your sig cigar was 300x100 :smoke:

[fcuk]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3159190327_42d7ebc9cb.jpg?v=0
I came in to my office to wait for a package and found a box of these sexy little bitches waiting for me :tongue: My boss rocks.:smoke:

Hate to break it to you, but that cigar is fake. You can tell just looking at the wrapper, that kind of wrapper would never be on a cohiba. Plus the band is not correct, there should be five rows of white dots. The cap also looks off. But hey, enjoy it :).

In terms of cigars/week I usually smoke about 7-20 depending on mood, weather, et cetera.

[fcuk]

Does anyone "age" their cigars with brandy? Someone asked me over the weekend if I did and I told them that I didn't.

Most people use Cognac if they are going to infuse their cigars with anything, but brandy isn't uncommon. Naturally, Cognac is actually a specific type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France. Most "true" cigar smokers will shun people who add any other flavor to their cigar. The easiest way to do it is to put some Cognac or Brandy into your humidity device in your humidor.

[Dash77]

Yup.

Some one should get ronny a bundle of these Mr. B's

http://www.jrcigars.com/graphics/deals_current/2008_no6/b3g1f-copy.jpg (http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=deals_b3g1f_08no6)

The Mr.B's are some of my fav smokes it has a nice draw and is mild bodied

[biggestmexi]

Hate to break it to you, but that cigar is fake. You can tell just looking at the wrapper, that kind of wrapper would never be on a cohiba. Plus the band is not correct, there should be five rows of white dots. The cap also looks off. But hey, enjoy it :).

the color looks to be his camera he used.

The rows are actually 5 by the cohiba sign. Not right above. That takes up some of the room for the other two rows..

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/biggestmexi/Cigars/DSC02159.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/biggestmexi/Cigars/DSC03048.jpg

[fcuk]

Hey, I could be wrong, but look at the wrapper, there is a huge vein on it. Quality control may not be what it was in Cuba, but that would never pass inspection. Plus there is only a single cap on the cigar. Cohiba uses a triple cap. The real band (http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Counterfeits/Genuine_Page/0,3392,29,00.html) has three rows of dots above the cohiba logo, the third one is cut off. The pictures you supplied are fake too. There is no 2008 limited edition from Cohiba (http://inluminocomms.blogspot.com/2008/09/2008-habanos-limited-editions.html), but bottom line, if you enjoy the cigar, who cares?

[JimmieHats]

Got a humidor as a gift for Xmas. Love it! Getting more into cigar smoking. Great change of pace/taste from cigs.

[biggestmexi]

Hey, I could be wrong, but look at the wrapper, there is a huge vein on it. Quality control may not be what it was in Cuba, but that would never pass inspection. Plus there is only a single cap on the cigar. Cohiba uses a triple cap. The real band (http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Counterfeits/Genuine_Page/0,3392,29,00.html) has three rows of dots above the cohiba logo, the third one is cut off. The pictures you supplied are fake too. There is no 2008 limited edition from Cohiba (http://inluminocomms.blogspot.com/2008/09/2008-habanos-limited-editions.html), but bottom line, if you enjoy the cigar, who cares?

so your saying the box that i have is fake? A little much wouldnt you think? Espcially to print the hologrammed sticker? and the other sticker to seal the box?

The one sticker on the top of the box and the habanos sticker on this bos are the same on mine.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/A_slide_lid_box_of_Cohiba_Robustos.jpg
From Wiki.

[fcuk]

Sorry man, it defiantly is. There was no cohiba 2008 LE, only the ones I linked. There are no holograms on real habanos boxes. There is a huge counterfeit market. Habanos does not sell anything in a glass top box.

[fcuk]

The seal is the same, that is very easy to replicate, but the red stamp on your box is incorrect.

[biggestmexi]

bump.....:tongue:

[tanless1]

This one had somelegs

[opie's twisted balls]

Usually enjoy 3-4 on the weekend and depending on how shitty a day it was in the office might enjoy a couple more during the week.

Lately have been on a bit of an R&J kick. The Cedros Deluxe No. 1 is a beautiful cigar and quite mellow. Something more aggressive and goes well with a dark rum is their Escudo. Not sure what the current situation is with getting Cubans into the US is but if you can I'd suggest either of these as a great smoke.

[Dell]

have some great friends...check out these beautiful gifts...

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1987

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1986

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1985

[biggestmexi]

fuck off mr opus X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




:tongue:

[Dell]

fuck off mr opus X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




:tongue:

I offered one up as a MPW prize...don't know if they think the idea is lame or not...but I will definitely send them the cigar (in a container with humidification sheet)...

the two Cuban Cohiba cigars are my favorites...only a Cuban Monte Cristo tops it in my book...in fact...I'd put a monte cristo white #2 above an Opus X in my book (a fourth the price no less)...:happy:

[biggestmexi]

I offered one up as a MPW prize...don't know if they think the idea is lame or not...but I will definitely send them the cigar (in a container with humidification sheet)...

the two Cuban Cohiba cigars are my favorites...only a Cuban Monte Cristo tops it in my book...in fact...I'd put a monte cristo white #2 above an Opus X in my book (a fourth the price no less)...:happy:

damnit.

i dont want to win that contest....not this time around

[tanless1]

Sweet, now let me pull out my zip'bag and show off my jr alternatives. Notice the designer water pillow maintaind for freshness on demand.... I'm so looking forward to living in my house again. This wagon train is gettn old.

[biggestmexi]

http://cigarmonster.com/

[topless_mike]

have some great friends...check out these beautiful gifts...

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1987

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1986


Hate to bust your balls, but the cohiba esplendido is perhaps the most counterfietied (sp) cigar out there. and, by the looks on your wrapper, you probably have a fake. cubans, if im correct do not have veins in their wrappers.


http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1985

cubans also do not come in cellophane sleeves.

[Misteriosa]

that cigar looks shopped. i can tell from some of the wrapper and from seeing quite a few cigars in my time... :dry:

[Dell]

Hate to bust your balls, but the cohiba esplendido is perhaps the most counterfietied (sp) cigar out there. and, by the looks on your wrapper, you probably have a fake. cubans, if im correct do not have veins in their wrappers.



cubans also do not come in cellophane sleeves.

they are cubans...

and the Opus X (the ones in cellophane) are in fact not cuban...never have been to my knowledge...

[biggestmexi]

cubans also do not come in cellophane sleeves.

lol

those last two are not cubans.

they are arturo fuentes OPUS X's

[biggestmexi]

hi dell.

you see these silly people.

[Dell]

hi dell.

you see these silly people.

I got a chuckle from the one expert...credibility was iffy even before he let me know that he had no idea what an opus x was...

[topless_mike]

lol

those last two are not cubans.

they are arturo fuentes OPUS X's

sorry. i didnt even bother to look at the label. i just went from post 102 right into yours, and thought you were showing cubans.

[topless_mike]

I got a chuckle from the one expert...credibility was iffy even before he let me know that he had no idea what an opus x was...

never said i was the expert. just offering an opinion.

[Dell]

never said i was the expert. just offering an opinion.

no worries...but the cuban cigar in question was given to me by a buddy that owns a cigar (& coffee) shop...he got them on his vacation and said they were legit...how he knows, I don't know...I too am no expert...

[topless_mike]

no worries...but the cuban cigar in question was given to me by a buddy that owns a cigar (& coffee) shop...he got them on his vacation and said they were legit...how he knows, I don't know...I too am no expert...

i was in the DR and i got taken for a box of cohiba esplendidos that had all the "made in cuba" shit on it- from the insignia burnt into the box to even the offical seal on the box.

was until i busted the box open to pull the bands off did i realize what the deal was. its all good though, cause they were still awesome smokes.

[Dell]

i was in the DR and i got taken for a box of cohiba esplendidos that had all the "made in cuba" shit on it- from the insignia burnt into the box to even the offical seal on the box.

was until i busted the box open to pull the bands off did i realize what the deal was. its all good though, cause they were still awesome smokes.

you were lucky...I had a fake cuban cohiba that tasted, smelled, and burned like crap...only way I knew it was a fake...

I've had the opportunity to smoke a lot of cuban cigars and I still say the best cigar (although expensive) that I've ever smoked is a Dominican (I think) Montecristo White #2...wish I could afford to make it my regular smoke...

[topless_mike]

you were lucky...I had a fake cuban cohiba that tasted, smelled, and burned like crap...only way I knew it was a fake...

I've had the opportunity to smoke a lot of cuban cigars and I still say the best cigar (although expensive) that I've ever smoked is a Dominican (I think) Montecristo White #2...wish I could afford to make it my regular smoke...

i agree. dominican cigars are amazing. i think, one of my favorite smokes right now, is actually a JR Alternative cigar.

[biggestmexi]

you were lucky...I had a fake cuban cohiba that tasted, smelled, and burned like crap...only way I knew it was a fake...

I've had the opportunity to smoke a lot of cuban cigars and I still say the best cigar (although expensive) that I've ever smoked is a Dominican (I think) Montecristo White #2...wish I could afford to make it my regular smoke...

and yet you REFUSE to mail me some!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[biggestmexi]

you were lucky...I had a fake cuban cohiba that tasted, smelled, and burned like crap...only way I knew it was a fake...

I've had the opportunity to smoke a lot of cuban cigars and I still say the best cigar (although expensive) that I've ever smoked is a Dominican (I think) Montecristo White #2...wish I could afford to make it my regular smoke...

have you ever tried AVO XO?

[Dell]

have you ever tried AVO XO?

no...I'll put that on my wish list...

[biggestmexi]

no...I'll put that on my wish list...

i liked it a lot.

that and the Alec Bradley tempus.mmmmmmmm

[biggestmexi]

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[JimmieHats]

Got a humidor as a gift for Xmas. Love it! Getting more into cigar smoking. Great change of pace/taste from cigs.

awwwww, how cute was I ? :tongue:

[Wrinklednuts]

Smoke at least one a day, usually two. Prefer Fuente or Torano. I have a supply of Opus and Anejo for special occasions. 3 desk top humidors, one 150 quart igloo cooler and one 50 quart igloo cooler all full. Keep them at 65 rh since I like mine a little dryer than most. :clap: