Cigar /Pipe Smoking thread

[Gandalf]

Well not having cigars for a long time - a co worker gave me these for my birthday the other day -- has anyone tried them ?

Nobody seems to have a review for them yet. Maduros look good. Supposedly aged 6 years and made by Hoyo de Cuba factory. They are a boutique brand. They look tasty, be sure to give us a thorough review!

Do I espy a five pack of Drew Estates double maduros?

You betcha

 

[Tin Man]

Though in the 50s this morning, the downdrafts are cold. It’s going to be a windy day. @Gandalf got me thinking of my remaining Perez-Carillo Pledge cigars, so I’ve lit one up after breakfast. I’ll miss these morning smokes when the weather turns colder.

Yes, I admit to a bias towards round hand rolled cigars, but a few of my favored blends come in box pressed form, the Pledge, the Oliva V Melanio… What are some of your favored box pressed cigars?

 

[Regulator]

Though in the 50s this morning, the downdrafts are cold. It’s going to be a windy day. @Gandalf got me thinking of my remaining Perez-Carillo Pledge cigars, so I’ve lit one up after breakfast. I’ll miss these morning smokes when the weather turns colder.

Yes, I admit to a bias towards round hand rolled cigars, but a few of my favored blends come in box pressed form, the Pledge, the Oliva V Melanio… What are some of your favored box pressed cigars?

It’s hard to go wrong if you’re smoking Padrón, box pressed or not.

 

[Gandalf]

Though in the 50s this morning, the downdrafts are cold. It’s going to be a windy day. @Gandalf got me thinking of my remaining Perez-Carillo Pledge cigars, so I’ve lit one up after breakfast. I’ll miss these morning smokes when the weather turns colder.

Yes, I admit to a bias towards round hand rolled cigars, but a few of my favored blends come in box pressed form, the Pledge, the Oliva V Melanio… What are some of your favored box pressed cigars?

Well clearly Pledge (and other EP Carillos) and Melanios (especially maduro) are on my list, as are Padrons. Here are a few others:
Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro - was CA's #1 of the year a few years back and I love the vitola - the Vibratto is very good too
Ashton VSG Torp - hard to find these discounted but like all VSG, tasty
My Father has a few box pressed IIRC, le bijou or something
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor
CAO Flathead - hefty and more on the coco nib side but certainly worthy of your time.
601 blue maduro - a bit cheaper but a truly decent stick

 

[Regulator]

Speaking of box pressed….

 

[Tin Man]

50 degrees and raining this morning. Needed the rain. Yesterday, my box of AF Don Carlos Reserva robustos was delivered, so I’m enjoying one after breakfast. Cigar Page sent me a $50 discount coupon as a thank you for recent orders. I couldn’t help myself. I ordered the DCRs on the spot.

 

[Tin Man]

47 degrees, clear and still this morning. Finally, normal weather for this time of year. Wearing three layers, a t-shirt and two denim shirts, I’m quite comfortable. Big, glorious moon setting in the west at dawn. Another AF Don Carlos reserva after breakfast. Life is doing OK.

 

[BSAvol]

Getting a fire started and pregaming a bit before a couple of buddies get here for our game. Go VOLS!

 

[Regulator]

Burning leaves, drinking beer, and smoking fine cigars.

 

[Tin Man]

35 degrees at dawn this morning. The winds are still around, but the downdrafts have yet to descend into the vale where I live. Time for a post-breakfast cigar, Oliva Free Spirit. The deciduous trees have lost enough leaves to see the steeple of the church nearby. No hawk, owl, or crow atop it this morning.

In the mid 19th century, men of means began to favor smoking jackets to protect their clothes from the smell of tobacco smoke. The first of these were robes of silk or satin. Later, they evolved into “dinner jackets.” I do not own one and do not wish to stink up one of my coats, so, this morning, I’m wearing four shirts - a t-shirt, a thick turtleneck long sleeve cotton shirt, and two denim shirts, all of which I will launder much more easily than our Victorian counterparts. My wife was amused when she set off for work.

 

[Regulator]

35 degrees at dawn this morning. The winds are still around, but the downdrafts have yet to descend into the vale where I live. Time for a post-breakfast cigar, Oliva Free Spirit. The deciduous trees have lost enough leaves to see the steeple of the church nearby. No hawk, owl, or crow atop it this morning.

In the mid 19th century, men of means began to favor smoking jackets to protect their clothes from the smell of tobacco smoke. The first of these were robes of silk or satin. Later, they evolved into “dinner jackets.” I do not own one and do not wish to stink up one of my coats, so, this morning, I’m wearing four shirts - a t-shirt, a thick turtleneck long sleeve cotton shirt, and two denim shirts, all of which I will launder much more easily than our Victorian counterparts. My wife was amused when she set off for work.

Are you the owner of many leather bound books? Does your house smell of rich mahogany?

 

[Tin Man]

Are you the owner of many leather bound books? Does your house smell of rich mahogany?

The only leather bound book is my grandmother’s old bible, and my house smells of cat puke at this moment, given that my wife’s cat just urped up a giant hairball.

 

[Gandalf]

Getting a fire started and pregaming a bit before a couple of buddies get here for our game. Go VOLS!View attachment 698339

Enjoying one of these myself for the game. The Zinos are evry bit the quality Davidoff but unlike Davidoff, I can get a good deal on Zinos now and then.

 

[distrovol]

Enjoying one of these myself for the game. The Zinos are evry bit the quality Davidoff but unlike Davidoff, I can get a good deal on Zinos now and then.
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Are the two brands affiliated with each other?

 

[Tin Man]

Celebrating another season of Vols being undefeated in Neyland with an EP Carillo Pledge.

 

[Gandalf]

Are the two brands affiliated with each other?

The founder of Davidoff, Zino Davidoff Davidoff - Wikipedia

They are made at Davidoff's factory. The Platinum crown is supposed to be as good as the best Davidoffs and are just as pricey. But point is, a lot of times when they have discounts, Zinos may not be excluded like Davidoffs always are. You can also find them from Thompson with the cheap 5 packs.

I mean, look at these chubbies - If I took the wrapper off you would immediately think Davidoff, just by the color

 

[Gandalf]

And enjoying this Pledge while watching OK spank Bama. Good times!

 

[BSAvol]

What a wonderful evening!

 

[Tin Man]

44 degrees and still. The air is fat with moisture, though the forecast is for clouds. Rain is expected Thursday. Another post-breakfast E. P. Carillo Pledge. Cooler temps call for darker cigars, eh @Gandalf?

 

[Gandalf]

44 degrees and still. The air is fat with moisture, though the forecast is for clouds. Rain is expected Thursday. Another post-breakfast E. P. Carillo Pledge. Cooler temps call for darker cigars, eh @Gandalf?

Dark cigars with a nice rich porter to accompany

 

[Regulator]

Hard to go wrong.

 

[BSAvol]

My Thanksgiving smoke. Gazebo is wrapped so I can extend the outdoor season.

 

[Nkyvolfan]

My Thanksgiving smoke. Gazebo is wrapped so I can extend the outdoor season.View attachment 701773

Nice!!

 

[Tin Man]

28 degrees at dawn this morning. 31 at the moment. I just wanted to enjoy an AF Don Carlos reserva. Thankfully, the air is still.

Edit: Alas, these Don Carlos reservas don’t like the cold, dry air. The Cameroon wrapper flakes, and the burn line becomes uneven, something I’ve not experienced in warmer weather.

 

[Tin Man]

28 degrees outside, and for reasons that I cannot fathom, I’m on my screened porch, smoking another AF Don Carlos reserva. I did the unthinkable and licked the entire exterior of the cigar before lighting it. So far, no flaking of the wrapper. Last night, I added an extra boveda to my box humidor.