The Importance of Having Cigars You Don't Like

[craig]

Well, at least they don't expect Cubans, like they do here. My step-bro has boxes of fake Cohiba's that he uses for the purpose, but they're so gross that I couldn't finish one.

I really like Flor de Oliva for the situation that you describe. At under $1.50 each, they're one of the best values on the market IMHO - and good enough that I'm happy smoking them (because someone is bound to say, "I'll smoke along with you"). The only knock is that they aren't as complex more expensive smokes. Four wrappers to choose from - Corojo, Gold (Connecticut), Regular (Sumatra, sweetened a bit I think), and a Maduro.

[bigwhiteash]

Just keep that box of Sancho Panza Double Maduro around for times like these...

You can even sneak one yourself once in a while!

[badwhale]

Just keep that box of Sancho Panza Double Maduro around for times like these...

You can even sneak one yourself once in a while!

I was thinking Tuskers, but I see your point.

Will

[knightnorth]

Man Shelby - half the post it seemed like you were talking about me. It were like ye knew me. (or you're the guy who keeps looking through my window.) But I'm hoping my palate and my passion for arson come around. The reason why I haven't asked to do the Newbie Sampler Thread yet is because I'd have no idea the importance of what someone sent me - let alone appreciate it.

[Eville]

I used to keep a bundle of Rosa Cubas around for just such an occasion.

[denver24]

Well put Shelby. I gave a friend a CAO Brazilia, which I enjoy and isn't really expensive, half-way through he turns to me and says "this is pretty good, but I wouldn't know the difference." I should get a pack of grape Swisher Sweets so that the newb's can have something sweet and cheap.

[Roham]

Just keep that box of Sancho Panza Double Maduro around for times like these...

You can even sneak one yourself once in a while!

That's exactly what I do!

[basil]

Mark, those Casa Royales you were wondering about would probably fit the bill. Not as cheap as a good bundle, but nice cigar. Me, I'd still be disappointed to watch one of these meet an early end in the ash tray.

[Shelby07]

Mark, those Casa Royales you were wondering about would probably fit the bill. Not as cheap as a good bundle, but nice cigar. Me, I'd still be disappointed to watch one of these meet an early end in the ash tray.

They always looked interesting, but I was determined to burn through all the stuff I knew I wouldn't smoke before I tried anything else new. If I really like them I'll keep a box around. My biggest problem right now is that I don't have too much room in the humi for any new stuff, let alone things I won't smoke.

[MarineOne]

I got a chuckle out of this post. I actually do this with 5 Vegas Gold's since they are a good newbie cigar and they're inexpensive .... and I can sneek one once in a while and still enjoy them.


As odd as it is, I seem to have run out of those on the exact same night we had a drill for indirect fire (rocket and mortar attack). That, and the bunker we were in for some strange reason was full of smoke.







Kris

[Shelby07]

I got a chuckle out of this post....

That was the intent. I figured a lot of us here go through a similar drill. As for my buddies wanting a Cuban cigar, well I just take the band off of anything I have laying around. They really don't know the difference. In fact, I've found out the hard way that non-smokers seem to snuff the true CC's faster than the cheapos.

[SmoknTaz]

I have a friend that is hooked on Don Tomas'. I have a few in the humi for him, other then that I've never really thought about keeping a supply for occasions like these! Good idea!