The cigar thread

[StalkingWilbur]

Did I miss the punch line/relevance? Or are you having a dig at someone?

 

[Bribie G]

Just so. I take it you don't much follow the news.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Hahah.

I definitely missed the cigar piece. Now that I'm up to speed that's an incredibly well crafted joke.

I tip my hat to you, sir.

 

[Bribie G]

Copy your tipping Houston

 

[Jaded and Bitter]

Hehe. thanks for the chuckle fellas.

I think I have my weekend cigars smoking scenario's planned:

1. R&J Exhibicion No3 Corona Gorda;
2. 12yr single malt in crystal tumbler;
3. "Tuning" my 350 Chevy Corvette with no shirt on; and
4. Guns n Roses playing LOUD.

KING BOGAN :super:

 

[crowmanz]

Hey guys thinking of grabbing a couple of cigars for a bucks party in a couple of weeks, where's the best places to gran some sticks? I usually buy my pipe tobacco online from US but dont wanna take the gamble due to the short timeframe.

 

[Phoney]

Hey guys thinking of grabbing a couple of cigars for a bucks party in a couple of weeks, where's the best places to gran some sticks? I usually buy my pipe tobacco online from US but dont wanna take the gamble due to the short timeframe.

Duty free is your best bet - if any of the fellow bucks are flying in from O/S for the occasion.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

I've ordered from cigarhut.com.au and delivery is super quick. The prices are no where near international prices, but still cheaper than buying them in a store.

 

[crowmanz]

Duty free is your best bet - if any of the fellow bucks are flying in from O/S for the occasion.

unfortunately we are all local

I've ordered from cigarhut.com.au and delivery is super quick. The prices are no where near international prices, but still cheaper than buying them in a store.

yeah was browsing their selection last night pretty good. yeah the prices here are crazy, oh well it is only for a couple of sticks..

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Duty free is your best bet - if any of the fellow bucks are flying in from O/S for the occasion.

Have you bought from duty free before? My brother is heading to Bali and asked if I wanted anything. Had a look on the website but can only see cigarettes and rolling tobacco.

 

[zooesk]

Hi guys am am currently brewing a Choc porter any suggestions to paring it with a cigar?

 

[Phoney]

Have you bought from duty free before? My brother is heading to Bali and asked if I wanted anything. Had a look on the website but can only see cigarettes and rolling tobacco.

Yes, but not on OZ side. I've seen them in Australian duty free shops though. Look here: https://www.syddutyfree.com/default.aspx Click on tobacco, shop now, fill out bogus details, there's some there.

I actually had a couple of Indonesian cigars when I went to Bali & Lombok last year. They were surprisingly pretty good! And they were just ones I bought from convenience stores. A quick google search reveals that there are specialist stores that would no doubt have a bigger and better range: eg http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g294226-d2631256-Reviews-Cubana_Bar_and_Grill-Bali.html

 

[MitchDudarko]

Hi guys am am currently brewing a Choc porter any suggestions to paring it with a cigar?

Personally, I think the bolder Nicaraguan cigars pair better with darker beers.

Anything Liga Privada (Drew Estate), Tatuaje, Illusione, RoMa Craft etc...


Depends on where you're buying them from really. If from O/S, you shouldn't have a hard time getting any of these brands, but they're a bit harder to come by if you're buying in Australia. The Aussie retailers are finally coming around to the Nicaraguan/Honduran/Dominican Republic cigars.

IMO Cuban does NOT always equal better.

If you need more help, feel free to PM me.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Thanks, Phoney. I'll check it out.

Mitch, I'm seriously considering getting a box of the Pudgey Monsters. The Americans love them and (I'll admit) I'm completely drawn into the packaging.

You tried them?

 

[zooesk]

Personally, I think the bolder Nicaraguan cigars pair better with darker beers.

Anything Liga Privada (Drew Estate), Tatuaje, Illusione, RoMa Craft etc...


Depends on where you're buying them from really. If from O/S, you shouldn't have a hard time getting any of these brands, but they're a bit harder to come by if you're buying in Australia. The Aussie retailers are finally coming around to the Nicaraguan/Honduran/Dominican Republic cigars.

IMO Cuban does NOT always equal better.

If you need more help, feel free to PM me.

Thanks MitchDudarko that gives me a stating point time for some research I appreciate it have you tyres a Rocky Patel Vintage 1990?

 

[MitchDudarko]

I've not been able to get my hands on any Pudgys. I did get the Little Monsters last year, and they were incredible. I've been squirrelling away money for my trip to GABF this year, so I've just been working through what I've had on hand.

Bottom line, if you can get a hold of a box, get two!

 

[MitchDudarko]

Zooesk... I'm not much of a fan of the Rocky Patel sticks, but I reckon you'll be on the right track with one of those

 

[zooesk]

Cheers

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Stone - Ruinten matched with a Roma Craft Cromagnon Anthropology.

This is a perfect pair. Ruinten is possibly the best IPA I've ever had and the cigar is super smooth and had just enough spice to compliment.

Gotta thank a fellow member for the bomb. There's a few more to come yet!

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Bomb continues!

Ramon Allones - specially selected.

This is a weird stick. The cap was pretty hard to cut through and didn't cut cleanly. Burn is uneven but largely self correcting. Draw isn't tight, but feels like I have to draw harder than I should to get the same amount of smoke. With all that said, I'm loving it. It's smooth. It's a quiet achiever. Even in the last third it's not making a big statement, but there's nothing to fault. It smokes well, held a good ash, doesn't get harsh. In fact, it hasn't really changed from start to finish. What you see is what you get and I respect that.

Paired it with a Janet's Brown Ale to begin with and Rick Cobba's "It ain't brown ale" IPA to finish. Both have worked well. I have a feeling you could pair this with a glass of water and still be impressed. It doesn't need anything, or anyone. It's great.

Cheers, Mitch.