The cigar thread

[Pilchard]

1lb tobacco from the US 25 bucks, freight 25 bucks, cigar types in case ready to roll. With tax a couple of hundred landed. About 100 corona cigars from a hand there. I haven't had an issue landing it but have had issues fighting to keep it. It is a legal import.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Ah yep. I'm more interested in buying actual cigars at the moment. Have been told to allow about $6 per stick tax if they get held up in customs. That still works out to less than half price of what I paid in a store recently.

 

[Pilchard]

Try these guys on for size. http://www.sollevy.com.au

They used to hand roll in oz not sure if they are still doing it but have a lot of inventory. I spoke to them February and they were still rolling cigars here so maybe some great ones from them.

If I had to pick a house cigar it would be Romeos #3 good length some cream, always they will draw well, consistency of flavour across a box etc. I hate punch for the sometimes undrawable, too tightly packed tobacco but have that cream flavour sometimes, I have called the sales rep, can't get a call back from him. Pacific tobacco and I won't include his name or number here.

Bolivars are by far a better cigar and are true to flavour 99% of the time! I have just found too much flavour slip with punch. Punch are also a lot cheaper locally so this could be why. Romeos#3 are my go to. One a night over a few beers after work. You really can't go wrong for a mild aromatic.

 

[Jaded and Bitter]

Yeah had a couple get through no tax, and a couple go missing when they got to Aussie Post, But the online vendor offers a refund or replacement in this case. Usually averaging about $5-$10 stick all up.

Reminds me I need to have a rummage in the ol humidore and maybe pull our some gems.

Maybe think about some fresh stock also.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

I've ordered a humidor but have been told to expect a 3-6 week wait for international shipping and customs.

Can't wait to get it seasoned!

 

[Pilchard]

So far I've got coming:
Drew estate under crown belicoso
Oliva serie v belicoso
Perdomo slow aged Maduro Churchill
Gurkha Wicked indie xo
Xikar hc Maduro Churchill
One Dona Flor Robusto Connecticut
One Dona Flor Selecao Robusto (92 Rating by CA Magazine)
One Dona Flor Puro Mata Fina - Robusto
And a five pack of Blood Red Moon that came as a cheap add on to the humidor I ordered.

Are there Cubans in there, I haven't worked out where they are from if so did you check a review for the said cigars? Some are meant to be smoked dry. Some on case eg. Humidore some wet. I know this invites ridicule as all can. E smoked dry. It best bang comes from aged cigars held to fulfil humidity ratios etc. you won't enjoy a dry cigar aged in a humidore, you also won't enjoy an aged cigar without pulling it out and getting to a pre conceived moisture content. Wet and dry cigars are diferent. Don't put your under 20 buck cigars in your humidore. They will not get betters these cigars are meant to be smoked dry. Etc.etc. Cubans will benefit from ageing. Longer the better.

Cheers

 

[Jaded and Bitter]

Its a selection of big brand merican cigars, still need to sit in the humidore for a few weeks

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Yeah, I did no research before I bought them. Just wanted to get the collection started and then start leaning.

The first five came in a pack with a free five count crush proof travel humidor.

The next three was just the cheapest sampler pack cigarhut.com did so I would have some waiting at home for me when I got home.

And yeah, the next five were a cheap add on to the humidor. Was $15 for 5, so not expecting a lot but can't argue with the price.

 

[Pilchard]

Its a selection of big brand merican cigars, still need to sit in the humidore for a few weeks

Weeks, months, years...

Most if not all Cubans that come to oz are smoke able but will benefit from prolonged humidore temps and humidity. They will only get better, if your are not a big cigarette smoker then have them now, they are great. If you smoke a few them this is not the forum for you and you will know this being a cigar junkie.

This is a have a few beers post and enjoy a cheapish cigar? When it changes to something better please mail me.

 

[Spiesy]

I know, I was like - whats the minimum age that you are allowed to work down here!

OT, but Cocko and I were at a brewpub in LA a few years back. Upon meeting the the head brewer, an overweight gent in his late 40's, and him learning that we were Aussies; his first question to us was, "what's your age of consent down there?"

Ummm. Excuse me?

 

[StalkingWilbur]

"Fortunately it's old enough to know not to **** middle aged, fat Americans."

 

[Spiesy]

"Fortunately it's old enough to know not to **** middle aged, fat Americans."

Lol

 

[jaypes]

"Fortunately it's old enough to know not to **** middle aged, fat Americans."

Who work in bars!

 

[Jaded and Bitter]

Ha ha,

In a gruff sleazy voice: Hmmm so whats the age of consent? Hmmmm. :icon_drool2:

please, I hope they didnt tell him about Thailand et al. I like the Thais (Just not in that way)

h34r:

 

[Jaded and Bitter]

I've ordered a humidor but have been told to expect a 3-6 week wait for international shipping and customs.

Can't wait to get it seasoned!

If youve ordered on of the cedar lined ones and marquetry, with quadrant hinges etc. you wont be disappointed. mines super nice.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Yeah, it's Spanish cedar lined. I got a glass top one which is apparently a bit harder to keep stable. Didn't know that until after I bought it. Really looking forward to it though!!



http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_medium-humidors_HUM-75EL.html

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Also got an upgraded digital hygrometer that I can calibrate.

 

[Weizguy]

El Rey del Mundo, whose name means "The King of the World", FTW.

Had one at a Christmas do for work, when you could smoke a cigar in a pub, and I swear it lasted an hour and a half, and tasted superb.

Also like the Romeo y Julieta Churchills and most of the Cubans, actually

 

[Weizguy]

Try these guys on for size. http://www.sollevy.com.au

Apparently the website is now http://sollevytobacconist.com.au/. Love the message on the old site, though.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

I'm finally home.

Dona Flor Robusto Connecticut and my attempt at Nev's stout. Ive been awake for more than 24 hours and this might knock me out for the count. Blackboard needs updating though.

Getting a little bit of spice on it contradictory to the only review I can find. Flavors are fairly sharp, but not unpleasant. Fairly full body. Construction seems really good.

 

[Phoney]

Cohibas are a personal favourite, 2 years back me and a few yanks on a work trip were lazing about in the sun in Mexico - Playa Del Carmen.

They brought back some cigars from a road trip that they insisted were "rolled on the inner thigh of 14 year old virgins"

It was a good afternoon

Story time:

Whilst in Cuba we went to this little rural town called vinales in a really pretty valley surrounded by limestone mountains where they grow tobacco and use cows like they're tractors. One afternoon to seek respite from the tropical heat we went to this resort / hotel nearby, and like a lot of hotels if you buy drinks at the bar you can use their facilities etc. Anyway so SWMBO and I are laying by the pool, sipping Mojito's reading our books.. when the grounds keeper who was raking leaves dropped by and offered me a cigar. Kind of on the sly, while checking to see if anyone was watching. So I said 'muchos gracias senor' and sparked it up. Half an hour later he drops by again, but this time pulls about 5 out of his overalls pocket and pops them down on my table, with a wink and a hand gesture to say he wants something in return. So I slipped him ten convertible pesos (about 12 bucks) and off he went. They were the wonkiest and the most deformed looking cigars I've ever seen! I wondered if he'd rolled them himself.... And I gave him probably the equivalent of his weeks wage for them. Still, they were just smokable and tasty enough. I think I ended up throwing the worst one or two of them out. :lol:

It didnt take long to work out that just about every Cuban you meet has some little sneaky deal going on to earn some extra cash or some kind of goods, just like that guy.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Haha. Can you blame them??

My latest two 'gars.

Dona Flor Puro Mata Fina paired with the West Coast Brewers BA Blonde while watching the Eagles thump those dirty 'pies.



Second up was Dona Flor Selecao paired with a case swap Rye APA. These two played together perfectly. I'm approaching the end and I'm going to be so disappointed when it comes.

 

[MitchDudarko]

Mr Day!!!

How did I miss this thread?!? I suppose I should come on AHB more often...

Normally I'm pairing whisky with stogies, but there are a few beers that I find stand up nicely to cigars.

I love stouts and barleywines with rich Nicaraguan maduro cigars, or Connecticut Broadleaf wrapped sticks. And believe it or not, I think Saisons stand up really well against most Habanos.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Hahah. Welcome

It's a pretty new thread. Please get involved. I don't drink spirits much anymore so most of my pairings will be beer based and just experimenting with what I like, but always keen to see what works so I can pair them for friends.

I've chewed through the sampler I got from cigar hut and haven't received my other humidor and cigars I ordered yet. Might have to stop in at Devlin's tomorrow for my last night in town. Any recommendation on something that will pair well with a lighter beer but won't break the bank? Doesn't need to be super cheap, just don't want to pay $50+ for a single premium stick when I know what online prices are like now.

 

[Pilchard]

Punch or Romeo y julieta, both good with any beer. Romeo being the pick and a staple as said here.

Stay away from those flavoured things they will not mesh well with beer.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Sweet. I'll grab a Romeo Y Julietta and let you know how it goes.

Cheers, mate.

 

[Pilchard]

I find many Cubans have more cream than Romeos but the are a better rolled cigar, they are a standard for taste across a box and a standard for draw. I have in the last 24 months had some duds. Wouldn't draw at all had to lung them all the way wasn't happy. Paul at pacific tobacco, the importer through sol Levi sorted the bad batch.

I have a couple of clay pipes here, care of the Amish. Would this be something your interested in. Trad smoking. I am willing to let one go but no more than that as we are not yanks and the Amish are not rellos. My heritage tells me I can and the gov tells me I can't......

I'm torn between illegally sourcing Baccy for my cigars and importing. I'm about done with both and I may just buy......

 

[MitchDudarko]

Had a Siglo 4 on the way to work at Beaten Track on the weekend. I love the corona gorda vitola.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Romeo Y Julietta #2

Was looking for something that wouldn't break the bank at Devlin's.

Everything the assistant recommended was in the $50+ range despite my aforementioned criteria.

Found this at $24.

Pairs fairly well with the Firestone Walker Wookie Jack, maybe overpowers it a little.

Really good last night in town though.

 

[Bribie G]

Poor people should have their incomes quarantined so they can't chomp on cigars.

However we know two facts:

Poor people don't usually smoke cigars
They don't smoke them too far down.