Cigar /Pipe Smoking thread

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#3,001
@BSAvol Your cigars seem like you gnaw one end of them off. We all do things to taste here so no right or wrong really - but why does it look like a dog chewed on your caps? or do you bite them off instead of a cutter? You do know that cigars arent pipes?

Yes, there are grammar nazis and cigar nazis 😁
 
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Good question, I do use cutters. I suppose I smoke cigars more at the farm where I am likely on a mower, tractor or 4-wheeler where I need my hands free. Cigars get pretty beat up when I am finished. I probably just developed a habit (bad) of gripping the end with my teeth. I'm pretty unpolished, maybe a little doglike. I'm glad you asked, something I need to work on.
 
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This morning’s dawn smoke is a Illusione Cruzado Classico Dantes, a blend of Nicaraguan criollo ‘98 and corojo’99 in a corojo rosado wrapper. Leather forward from lighting with espresso, wood, and pepper. Smooth for such a flavor profile with a little sweetness in the finish. Medium-full body.

These cigars came individually wrapped in gold colored foil in addition to the cellophane sleeve. Reported as a limited edition deliberately blended to be less full bodied than Illusione’s other offerings. The carefully aged tobaccos make for an enjoyable smoke. I’m pleased to have made a blind purchase of ten of these.
 
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BSAvol said:
Good question, I do use cutters. I suppose I smoke cigars more at the farm where I am likely on a mower, tractor or 4-wheeler where I need my hands free. Cigars get pretty beat up when I am finished. I probably just developed a habit (bad) of gripping the end with my teeth. I'm pretty unpolished, maybe a little doglike. I'm glad you asked, something I need to work on.
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Change nothing. Continue enjoying your smoke like a man.

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Today’s pre-dawn smoke is an A. J. Fernandez Viva La Vida, Nicaraguan criollo ‘98 filler, a corojo binder, and a habano wrapper. Strong pepper on lighting fills out with leather and wood, a noticeable nicotine punch, a full bodied earthy stogie. This is a cold weather cigar!
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OK, for me, cigars were an after dinner indulgence to be enjoyed with brandy, whiskey, or another digestif. When I retired, they became a cocktail hour thing. Then, the heat of summer drove me to smoking one in the cool mornings after breakfast. Now, this has carried over into early winter. A barehanded smoke in butt freezing temperatures is a ritual for me this season. Next week, when morning temperatures drop into the 20s or even the teens, I’m likely to go back to enjoying a cigar during the warmest time of day, mid-afternoon. 😉
 
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Tin Man said:
OK, for me, cigars were an after dinner indulgence to be enjoyed with brandy, whiskey, or another digestif. When I retired, they became a cocktail hour thing. Then, the heat of summer drove me to smoking one in the cool mornings after breakfast. Now, this has carried over into early winter. A barehanded smoke in butt freezing temperatures is a ritual for me this season. Next week, when morning temperatures drop into the 20s or even the teens, I’m likely to go back to enjoying a cigar during the warmest time of day, mid-afternoon. 😉
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The best time to smoke a cigar is any time you feel it will bring you pleasure.
 
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BSAvol said:
Good question, I do use cutters. I suppose I smoke cigars more at the farm where I am likely on a mower, tractor or 4-wheeler where I need my hands free. Cigars get pretty beat up when I am finished. I probably just developed a habit (bad) of gripping the end with my teeth. I'm pretty unpolished, maybe a little doglike. I'm glad you asked, something I need to work on.
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Nothing to change. Cigars are for however a man enjoys them. No pretentiousness intended, I was just curious and having a laugh.

For myself though, I hate it when I screw up the cap cut and end up with unraveling or bits in my teeth.
 
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This morning at 10:00am ET it’s a seemingly balmy 41 degrees. My cigar of choice is the Record Bond Edition Limitada Mark 1.
 
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The frigid air is coming. Temperatures have dropped since dawn. I’m on the porch while it’s still 40 degrees, smoking a BDL natural, a smooth, medium bodied cigar. My company is a large flock on boat tailed grackles. They’re worming the yards ahead of moving out with the front coming in.
 
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distrovol said:
No stogies lately; too cold, too many late nights and can’t commit to a proper smoke session. The usual bourbon or vodka/ Lacroix mixer. Picking back up on CS Lewis’s Mere Christianity. Started quite some time ago but just getting back to it.
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The Screwtape Letters had a huge impact on my faith life. If you haven’t had the chance, I highly recommend it.
 
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distrovol said:
Thank you. I appreciate the recommendation and will check it out. How about you? Any smoke or drink preferences?
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Definitely let me know if you end up reading it and your thoughts. As for a smoke, I used to be a heavy cigar guy, and I do still enjoy them (mostly Nubs), but now I usually choose my pipe over a cigar. As for drink, bourbon is my go to but here lately I’ve been on an Irish whiskey binge.
 
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Checker_the_Shire said:
Definitely let me know if you end up reading it and your thoughts. As for a smoke, I used to be a heavy cigar guy, and I do still enjoy them (mostly Nubs), but now I usually choose my pipe over a cigar. As for drink, bourbon is my go to but here lately I’ve been on an Irish whiskey binge.
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My next evolution is to start experimenting with pipes. Such a lovely aroma and I assume a wonderful taste as well.
 
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