darksabre Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Temperatures are slowly changing and I'm low on cigars. It's about that time to re-stock. Thinking about checking out Tinder Box in Amherst I've never been in there. It's right near work. My complex may give me a hard time about smoking, even on the balcony, so I'll probably be hitting up Virgil or Buffalo Cigars out in OP. Alternative Brews is the old standby. I've been smoking my pipe a lot. I enjoy the lack of a time commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I've never been in there. It's right near work. My complex may give me a hard time about smoking, even on the balcony, so I'll probably be hitting up Virgil or Buffalo Cigars out in OP. Alternative Brews is the old standby. I've been smoking my pipe a lot. I enjoy the lack of a time commitment. I should probably try a pipe. Taken a few puffs, but never tried a full pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dominator Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I've never been in there. It's right near work. My complex may give me a hard time about smoking, even on the balcony, so I'll probably be hitting up Virgil or Buffalo Cigars out in OP. Alternative Brews is the old standby. I've been smoking my pipe a lot. I enjoy the lack of a time commitment. Yeah it's about a 10 minute drive from where I work so I've been meaning to stop in there for a while now. The place has great Google reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Liga Privada with 3 fingers of Angel's Envy neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dominator Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Had a Gurkha (not sure which kind, seemed like a Maduro wrapper) at the first fire of the summer. Liked it a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMeadow Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Good time to bring back this thread - the porch/ patio/ deck cigar smoking season is here (although cold rainy spring here in NH) Got my hands on a box of CAO Amazon Basin and if you ever see these, grab some. They're rare as heck but among the best smokes I've ever had. The box insert says it all: "CAO Amazon Basin utilizes rare organic tobacco cultivated at small farms in remote regions of the Amazonian rainforest. The tobacco, called 'Braganca', is grown in virgin lands and harvested just once every three years. No artificial chemicals or fertilizers are used. Instead, the leaves are rolled by hand into tubes called 'carottes' and left to rest under high pressure. After six months of natural fermentation inside the carottes, they are transported by canoe from the rainforest and delivered to our factory. Our cigar masters created a blend that maximizes the rare flavor of the Braganca. It includes a collection of tobaccos curated from five different countries and is sheathed in a pristine Ecuadoran Sumatra wrapper from the highest primings. The taste of CAO Amazon Basin is as exotic as the tropical rainforest from which it originated." I have to rank these right up there with Padron Serie 1926 as special cigars, which I'll savor each and every time I have one. That said, if any of you fancy a good cigar, and are ever in southern NH, I would love to share one with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 How would ypu describe them, strength-wise? Give us a taste for the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Ashton Cabinet series used to be a regular buy for me. I should revisit. And thanks.Agreed I like them too, Dominican from what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMeadow Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 How would ypu describe them, strength-wise? Give us a taste for the experience. They are medium to full bodied, and very smooth. I'd compare them favorably to Fuente Don Carlos and Rocky Patel Decade toros, two of my other favorites. I'd give more complete tasting notes, but I'm afraid I don't have your flair for descriptive terms, nor can I discern subtle nuances ;) However, I am able to say that a smoke is more than a smoke if it's not an El Stinko! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) They are medium to full bodied, and very smooth. I'd compare them favorably to Fuente Don Carlos and Rocky Patel Decade toros, two of my other favorites. I'd give more complete tasting notes, but I'm afraid I don't have your flair for descriptive terms, nor can I discern subtle nuances ;) However, I am able to say that a smoke is more than a smoke if it's not an El Stinko! Was mostly wondering about strength and smoothness. I don't expect most to have my flair for bullshyt. Edited May 29, 2017 by We've Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) Ok, y'all got me craving a smoke. Broke out one of my last Rocky Patels. Im not sure I had a cigar at all last Summer. This is every bit as delicious as I remember. Paired with a glass of Eagle Rare. The sweetness of the bourbon is a terrific foil for the spice of the cigar. Edited May 29, 2017 by We've Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Tonight will be wound down with 3 fingers of Larceny and a My Uzi Weighs A Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I don't know how you guys do it. I'd be tasting that for 3 days. I'll take the bourbon though. I overindulged in about half a bottle of eagle rare the other day, so I'm out of that, but I'm making due with bird dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Haven't read the entire thread but any mention of Clinton ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Shrimp & Grits for breakfast, piping hot cup of black coffee watching the dolphins swim in and out of Lazaretto Creek and thoroughly enjoying a Padron Serie 1926 No. 90 Maduro Robusto Tubo Edited June 2, 2017 by 2ForTripping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo Antano with 3 fingers of Four Roses Small Batch neat Edited June 7, 2017 by 2ForTripping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Another fine cigar from Jonathan Drew a tasty Nica Rustica with a cold Oatmeal Stout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 That's not a hobby. That's an addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 That's not a hobby. That's an addiction.A fine cigar and a fine bourbon or beer is an ok way to wind it down.... I buried 9 folks since last Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 A fine cigar and a fine bourbon or beer is an ok way to wind it down.... I buried 9 folks since last Monday I agree. All in jest. And a little jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I agree. All in jest. And a little jealous. Grab a shovel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Its been quite awhile since I've picked up a cigar, but the gorgeous day today made me do it. I've been faithfully nursing my humidor that has 3 cigars in it for the longest time. Well, if I'm gonna keep that thing maintained, I might as well have a smoke, eh? Tequila and lime goes with what? Today, it goes with a Rocky Patel Conneticut wrapper vintage 1999 that has been sitting in my cedar lined humidor for the last 5 years. Its a delicious smoke when first purchased, and even more smooth after sitting at 75% RH for 5 years. Why again did I stop smoking? And now the humidor is down to 2. Time to make a purchase...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Its been quite awhile since I've picked up a cigar, but the gorgeous day today made me do it. I've been faithfully nursing my humidor that has 3 cigars in it for the longest time. Well, if I'm gonna keep that thing maintained, I might as well have a smoke, eh? Tequila and lime goes with what? Today, it goes with a Rocky Patel Conneticut wrapper vintage 1999 that has been sitting in my cedar lined humidor for the last 5 years. Its a delicious smoke when first purchased, and even more smooth after sitting at 75% RH for 5 years. Why again did I stop smoking? And now the humidor is down to 2. Time to make a purchase...... So jealous right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Its been quite awhile since I've picked up a cigar, but the gorgeous day today made me do it. I've been faithfully nursing my humidor that has 3 cigars in it for the longest time. Well, if I'm gonna keep that thing maintained, I might as well have a smoke, eh? Tequila and lime goes with what? Today, it goes with a Rocky Patel Conneticut wrapper vintage 1999 that has been sitting in my cedar lined humidor for the last 5 years. Its a delicious smoke when first purchased, and even more smooth after sitting at 75% RH for 5 years. Why again did I stop smoking? And now the humidor is down to 2. Time to make a purchase...... That's definitely a smooth stoagie. I usually favored the ones that give you a kick to the jaw though, otherwise I'd find myself inhaling too often though. My go to was usually the Rocky Patel Edge Maduro. Much easier to puff because if you made the mistake of inhaling it you'd drop a lung from all the coughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 My nephew Sawyer is down to Tybee from Atlanta and brought some sticks .... Some box pressed 5.5 x 55 Torano Salutem. A tasty stick. Unique flavor profile as it has some Cameroon in the the filler. It lends a nice dried fruit and lavender to the profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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