lopylui Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 As someone who dips his toes in the cigar scene I was wondering if anyone else can share there experience and some of there favourite smokes. Myself I enjoy H.Upmans Coronas Juniors and backwoods original Honey Berry (rolled like there from the old West) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Santa damiana is my favourite 👍 Closely followed by Bolivar. Of course the above is not my everyday cigar, I smoke cafe creme miniature during the day 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I used to love a St Luis Rey back in the day, but haven't touched one for a couple of years at least. No longer have the 'me' time to devout to it. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Used to be nothing but Cubans but those days are long gone (and so is the money I used to have!) Nowadays my eldest who lives in Amsterdam brings me the odd box of Sumatran Coronas over from a very nice shop there, P G C Hajenius They're not expensive (€77 for 25) and are a very nice cigar with consistent high quality. I've been in the shop a couple of times, they have a humongous walk in humidor room https://youtu.be/M410wtC7xCY Edited July 4, 2017 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 My Mrs went into the humidor at nice airport to buy me a nice one for my 50th when we used to go south of France a lot she picked one (cant remember what it was) the lady gift wrapped it and took the cc off the Mrs and tilled up something like £450 my Mrs nearly passed out she said no madam "un cigar, not a box" 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I used to have a Montecristo No 1 at Christmas, but between Christmases, mainly a pipe (Balkan Sobranie). I gave up many years ago now, mainly because Balkan Sobranie became unavailable. Tried some alternatives which didn't match expectations, and not smoked since - that would be about 10 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Just out of interest; do any of you inhale when you smoke your cigars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Just out of interest; do any of you inhale when you smoke your cigars? I did - I think many who are also part or full time cigarette smokers tend to. Edited July 4, 2017 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I had a Romeo Y Julieta monster single cigar in Italy last month - it was about 25 euros but was amazing and lasted 2 days. No burn, no dryness and a really smooth sweet smoke. I won't buy them in the UK because they are pants down money. Just out of interest; do any of you inhale when you smoke your cigars? I did with the Romeo Y Julieta, which makes them particularly naughty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I tried to pack in smoking at 19 by smoking cigars, found I liked them and ended up smoking more than ever. Everyday smokes were castella classics and king Edward imperials at Christmas and a humidor of various cheroots from my wife. Yes I always inhaled the cigar smoke. Loved visiting foreign tobacconists and trying different cigars. I always preferred long cigars so the smoke was cooler, cafe creme were a bit hot. Tried various pipes too. Packed in ten years ago and best thing I have done. Don't miss cigarettes but do miss the odd nice cigar, would never smoke one again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Santa damiana is my favourite 👍 Closely followed by Bolivar. Of course the above is not my everyday cigar, I smoke cafe creme miniature during the day 😁 Café Crème are my day to day also after packing in roll-up February last year. As for inhaling it depends of what im smoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I never inhale but just take it to the back a bit, if you know what I mean. No comments please 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Ips do you know the Cotswold meet boys, if not I'm sure they will be in touch with an invite to their next meet Edited July 4, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) I have a humidor full of Romeo y Julietta no2. Work takes me to Bucharest fairly often, there is a cheap cigar shop in the airport. I can get a box of 25 for 150 Euro. No inhaling for me. Monte Cristo clubs are my every day vice. Edited July 4, 2017 by Sussexboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Ips do you know the Cotswold meet boys, if not I'm sure they will be in touch with an invite to their next meet No figgy but my mind is now full of stuff I would rather it not be 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I no longer smoke, but on the numerous times I was trying to stop I would often go to the pub just so I could have the 'occasional' cigar! Of course they became more than occasional, and it wouldn't be too long before I was buying them on a regular basis in the belief I was still trying to stop. I smoked numerous varieties back then, including a stint on Cafe Creme; both in the blue and yellow tins, but at £6.66 for ten it was cheaper to go back on the fags; which I did until eventually stopping altogether. I asked if people inhaled as I always did; I didn't see the point in smoking otherwise, but the thought of inhaling those raw Cafe cremes now makes me cringe. My dear old Dad chain smoked cigars for most of his adult life; his chosen brands being Grandee or Van Dyke. The weird thing was that if he couldn't get either he would go without! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Im a cafe creme kind of guy 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Cigars smell vile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I don't smoke and never have but I like to think that if I ever did take it up as a hobby I'd smoke a pipe or big fancy cigars...in a wingback arm chair, in a smoking jacket, with a large glass of disgracefully expensive whiskey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Guns on Pegs have done a few social events in the past at cigar shops in St James, London. The good thing about these places is that you can smoke indoors. Seems strange nowadays. If anybody gets the chance to go to one of these events I recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 i havent smoked cigs for around 16 months now (and im not missing it because i have my vape) , but id give my right testicle for a king edward right now. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 i havent smoked cigs for around 16 months now (and im not missing it because i have my vape) , but id give my right testicle for a king edward right now. . I've been off the cigs since November I think, have the odd one when I've had a drink. As for cigars, cafe creme in the blue tin or my granddad used to give me some big Cubans in a plastic tube about 7 inches long. The last thing in his will to me was 2 boxes of cigars, one had about 40 in it and the other around 10. Big wooden boxs they are il try and get the names. The Cubans are smooth as anything with no burn, have one on his birthday every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazy Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Romeo y Julietta for me but I only have a handful a year. I get them cheaper out in the States when I'm there for Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I've been off the cigs since November I think, have the odd one when I've had a drink. As for cigars, cafe creme in the blue tin or my granddad used to give me some big Cubans in a plastic tube about 7 inches long. The last thing in his will to me was 2 boxes of cigars, one had about 40 in it and the other around 10. Big wooden boxs they are il try and get the names. The Cubans are smooth as anything with no burn, have one on his birthday every year mmmmm what i wouldnt give for a big fat cuban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Romeo y Julietta no 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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