Cigar /Pipe Smoking thread

[BSAvol]

The zinos are smooth and flavor packed. No major transitions but I have probably enjoyed 2 boxes worth over the last few years

It was a good stick to enjoy watching our National Champions!!!

 

[Nkyvolfan]

So confident that I am breaking out the good stuff already. I have faith. GO VOLS!
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It was not wasted!!!!!

 

[Tin Man]

Champions!

 

[zjcvols]

Good night for the Perdomo and a glass of wine FOR YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

 

[feathersax]

Morning after Championship cigar..
Monte Cristo Toro. Congratulations BaseVols!

 

[feathersax]

Morning after Championship cigar... Monte Cristo Toro. BaseVols win ¡

 

[Regulator]

I was on call and working last night, so celebratory smoke and double Old Fashioned tonight.

 

[Tin Man]

This morning’s post-breakfast puff in the last of the ten Oliva connies that I bought. I’ve enjoyed these. Excellent blondes.

 

[butchna]

Did the second of three from Father’s Day on championship Monday…loved it! Smooth and not overpowering. They’re smaller, but I wouldn’t mind a five pack order if I can find them on Cigar Page.

 

[Regulator]

I haven’t noticed many Lancero cigars being posted or talked about. From what I was told in our Cigar 101 class, the Lancero style is going to give you the best ratio of filler to binder, thus more flavor. Any thoughts or favorite Lanceros? I don’t think I’ve even tried one yet and I was thinking about it today while I was perusing the humidor at Casablanca and didn’t really see very many Lanceros to choose from, so I didn’t pick one up.

 

[Tin Man]

Lanceros have smaller ring gauge and are longer, e.g. 38 & 7&1/2.

These days, I prefer 50+ ring gauge and most often smoke robustos - 4&1/2 to 5 inches. Just my preference.

 

[VolsCigarMan]

If any of you haven't tried Plasencia I highly recommend it. Plasencia has turned into one of my favorites. Both the Alma De Campo and Alma De Fuerte "green" are awesome sticks and even the original is great and both the 149 and 151 are good too and little cheaper.

Also, lately I have been smoking the Trinidad Espiritu series 1 but some like the series 2 and 3 better. I highly recommend this stick too if any of you are wanting to try something different.

 

[Regulator]

 

[BSAvol]

 

[butchna]

Last of my Father’s Day haul…best one yet. Like this brand!

 

[Tin Man]

Soft morning, only 72 degrees and breezy. Perdomo maduro for an after breakfast smoke.

 

[Tin Man]

It’s going to be a hot day, so I’m enjoying my 4th of July smoke this morning. The last of my Don Carlos reservas. Medium-full body, smooth, Camaroon wrapper… I love these cigars.

 

[Tin Man]

Was out grabbing a few items for the 4th and dropped in at my local cigar shop. A five pack of CAO Pilóns was $39.95. I grabbed them. Fired one up with a glass of fizzy iced tea with a splash of Tito’s.

 

[Regulator]

Happy Birthday, America.

 

[Tin Man]

It’s going to be another hot & humid day. It’s already 79 degrees. This morning’s post breakfast smoke is another Pilón. Complex flavors and a medium body - dried fruit, nuts, a hint of leather, and the pepper is especially evident on the retrohale. The habano wrapper is perfect for the filler.

 

[Tin Man]

The proprietor of my local cigar shop told me that Chinese interests have acquired the Cuban cigar makers. Cigars have become big among China’s wealthy. They’re pushing up prices, paying up for tobacco production from everywhere. Under Chinese ownership, the Cuban cigars are all blends. Volume is up, with Cuban cigars having 40% or less Cuban tobacco, and all but a trickle bound for the burgeoning Chinese market, where retail prices are as much as $80/stick.

 

[Regulator]

The Banker for Money In The Bank.

 

[Regulator]

Just don’t like the flavor of The Banker. Not an easy draw either.

 

[Tin Man]

Just don’t like the flavor of The Banker. Not an easy draw either.

Thanks for the heads up

 

[Regulator]