Let's talk about cigars
 

Who smokes them and what are your preferences?

:munchin

I am partial to the Fuente Hemmingway series, though I also like Zino Platinums and Buccanero Full Sail and Texas Star Maduros.

That being said, I rarely buy two of the same type at a time, I prefer to try the full spectrum.


And Yes, TR, I am old enough to smoke Cigars:p

I also like the Hemingways. Better than the Opus X in fact. You are a man of fine taste!

I actually tried them because of your suggestion in an earlier post. The Opus are good, But should definately be allowed to "Rest" for 6 months to a year for best results. I have done this once before, and found that I do not have the patience to do it again. The Diamond Crown Series are also quite good, and are generally more readily available than the Opus.

Absolute favorite
 

Jamaican Platinum:
Vanilla Rum cured wrapper

Eagle

Padron "Anniversary" series, Arturo Fuente (pretty much any), La Gloriana Cubana......maduros being my favorite "type".

Swisher Sweets.


































HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.........You thought I was serious! :D

I bet those go Great with such High order Beers as Miller High Life and Old English, or maybe Mickeys.:p

Schaefer
Pabst Blue Ribbon
"Beer" in the white can with black letters

Anyone like CAO?

I like them alright, they are usually more expensive than the Hemingways at the places I go and I like the Hemingways better. CAO's are a good smoke though.

I am not a huge cigar fan. I have had some good ones in the past and when I was at the pub we had a humidor in the bar area that stocked a decent selection.

My problem with them probably stems from the fact that whenever I seem to have one it is while I am having a pint. I have a big problem with things that interfere with my beers qualities. Cigars quickly overpower the beer's aroma and flavor profile both of which are an essential part of the drinking experience.

Whoever thought Brew could make drinking a cold frosty mug of beer sound snotty and john kerry'ish. :p

Just kidding Brew... I need to edumacate' myself on the fine art of beer tasting. I enjoy your posts.

As to cigars, not my thing. I have had a few really nice ones(translated really $$$ and/or rare) but have yet to find anything that I would consider enjoyable.

Maybe I will purchase a few of the recommended ones and try again....

Any tips on what you like to couple with smoking a cigar to further increase the taste/experience? ex. Brandy

Most certainly none from me, My Samoan Attorney has advised me that I know nothing of the sort ;)

In my experience, I find a good vintage port goes realy well, especialy after a nice meal. That, or some single malt.

My favourite stogies by far are Cuban Montecristos, Vegas Robainas being second on the list.