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What Should I Smoke While In USA?

Discussion in 'Drink, Smoke, and Fine Dining' started by b-mak, Mar 8, 2008.

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  1. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    OK, yeah, I'm Canadian. For undisclosed reasons, I will have to purchase my cigars while in the US.

    Given that our selection of cigars is *ahem* a little wider than what's available to my American brothers, I'm wondering what I should smoke on my next trip.
     
  2. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

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    Rock Patel Edge
     
  3. djui5

    djui5 F1 Veteran

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    What kinda cigars do you like? Woody, spicy, dark, thick, mild, flavored?
     
  4. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    Thanks for the reminder, I should have been more clear. I stick to medium- to full-bodied cigars. My standby up here in the Great White North is the ol' Montecristo #4.
     
  5. wingfeather

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  6. Jsuit

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    Padron 1926 Series Natural
    Padron 1926 40th
    Padron 1926 80th

    From mild to Strong
     
  7. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    Thanks, gentlemen. It's worth noting that your recommendations are at relatively attractive prices.
     
  8. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    actually these sticks are as good as they get regardless of country!
     
  9. f_the_ASR

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    As odd and varied as the brand is, I have really grown to like Acid's Roam. Very smooth and creamy smoke with a tolerable smell and a good flavor. 7X48 so it's a good 45 minutes of relaxation.
     
  10. msdesignltd

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    If all else fails ....you can smoke your Tires!!!
     
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  12. laxn23

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    When in the U.S. do as the U.S.s does... smoke crack.
     
  13. wingfeather

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    If you make it to the Los Angeles area, be sure to spend an evening at the 2nd Street Cigar Company, in Belmont Shore. The owner is a great guy (Ferrari guy I believe) & is a gracious host.

    http://www.2ndstreet-cigars.com/
     
  14. CApg4

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    you canadians are crazy ;) you'll smoke what ever you can get your hands on.
     
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  17. Mbutner

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    +1

    If I could afford it, I would only smoke these. As it is, once a week will do.

    For a budget, El Ray del Mundo Maduros are very nice.
     
  18. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    To conclude this thread, I did pick up a Rocky Patel (can't remember which) and enjoyed it, but let's just say I brought my own cigars which I legally purchased in my country.
     
  19. Scuderia-F1

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    Hello!
    Have you tried the Zino Platinum series?

    Anders
     
  20. Denis GTPRO

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    Im not a fan of the rocky line of cigars at ALL. I can smoke the decade, but i really do not enjoy them. The blends they use seem to not smoke harmoniously to me. While flavorful, its kinda like a good steak with to much seasoning. The fuente opus X, padron line, and the ashton VSG and ESG and TATUAJE are all unarguably world class legal smokes in the US. They meet even the cuban cigar smokers pallet
     
  21. kerns577

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    An avid cigar smoker, who has enjoyed the Monte 2# just this past Friday night, and 4# I purchased a box in December

    I would suggest the

    Rocky Patel Decade
    Ashton Classic in any size
    Davidoff (domincan) in any size you choose.
    Olivia V series in a torpedo
    Diamond Crown Maximus
    Don Lino 1989 in a maduro
    San Cristobal in a torpedo This is the Dominican version not the Cuban. Blended by Don Pepin for Ashton. A very good smoke.

    All medium bodied, none are considered spicy. The Maximus would be on the stronger side of medium though.
     
  22. Denis GTPRO

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    I would have to 2nd your list as well,,,,the decade wasnt "THAT" good though, BUT one you made me remeber are the new GOD OF FIREs, an excellent medium smoke
     
  23. Mbutner

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    This past weekend, I had a great experience with the new San Cristobal belicoso. Beautiful puro made of Nicaraguan leaf. A gentlemen at my cigar shop recomended it when they were out of Padron 1964/1926. While not in the same league (almost!) as the Padrons, it was a fantastic cigar at a very nice price. FYI, it is made by Ashton, and is just a recycled brand name from the 80's. My advice would be to try it, then buy a box before CA rates it and they sell out...
     
  24. shrimpscampi

    shrimpscampi Karting

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    If you're coming to California...you should smoke rolled blunts.
     
  25. watt

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    los cubanos are readily available at rip prices. otherwise just bring with

    life is too short... not to smoke cubans
     

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