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Ewok126 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 5:20 AM EST
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I know allot of folks do not like this sort of thing but I am going to give it a go.

I have recently purchased a Cigar Barrel infusion kit. I have been wanting to try my hand at making some infused cigars with my personal taste for drinks. I am looking for opinions on what I should try first. Fist I would like suggestions on which cigar to use. I know that it all has to start with a good cigar. If I start with a crappy smoke its going to be crappy in the end. Second I would like opinions on what flavor to use first. Pick well because you never know. I might send you some of what turns out if they worth a crap lol. Herfing

PS: I can also use any liquor if you have any suggestions on what to try with that.


List O Flavor Choices.

WHISKY
Canadian Rye = Crown Royal

Tennessee = Jack Daniels

Kentucky = Jim Beam

Irish = Jameson

Southern = Southern Comfort

Highland Malt Scotch = Glenlivet

Blended Scotch = Johnnie Walker (Red)

Cherry Bourbon


Spiced Bourbon = Wild Turkey Spiced

Brandy
XO = Hennessey

XO Apple

Cherry

Plum

Apricot

RUM
Spiced = Captain Morgan Spiced

Jamaican = Captain Morgan Jamaican

Amber Cuban = Captain Morgan Cuban

Caribbean = Bacardi Gold

Cocorum = Malibu (this is sold at an 40 proof but bootlegged at an 80 proof)

Creole Orange
DrafterX Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 7:33 AM EST
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Friend of mine dropped some Victor Sinclairs in a Cigar Jar with some rum years ago.. just have to elevate the cigars with somethin.. I tried one but don't remember much.. think they needed more time... But the Cigar Jar seemed like the way to go...Mellow
SMOKEYOU Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 7:34 AM EST
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Redbreast irish whisky. 15 yr is better but 12 is good too.
Hillbillyjosh770 Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:32 AM EST
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Captain Morgans Spiced, ohh, ohh and Jameson...

I think the rum will help the cigar take on a Navy pipe tobacco escense.

And Jameson, gotta be better than an Erin go Braugggghh!!

Try both in a Connie, and A Maddie.

I always thought AF Curly heads would infuse nicely. And not to expensive. But a Curly is good by itself.... on second thought, might not want to fudge up Curly head.

No that I think about it. If it's a good cigar, why mess with it.

How about 5 vegas
dstieger Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:43 AM EST
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There may be one or two BOTL on here who's taste in cigars, I've admired, who actually enjoy infused cigars from time to time...but I can't think of one. In fact, after Gurkha, there are few things on here cigar-related that will get ridiculed faster than infused cigars. Additionally, I compensate Mr. Johnson, Mr. Fuente, Mr. Booth, et al very well for their knowledge, experience, and taste, etc..I trust that there is no chance in hell that I might improve on their products. What's the point?
dstieger Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:45 AM EST
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Hillbillyjosh770 wrote:


No that I think about it. If it's a good cigar, why mess with it.




Well said...I should have read your post before I ranted....I think a corollary to your remark should be: If it isn't a good cigar, why the **** would you buy it?
DrafterX Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:47 AM EST
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Dave at JHC does some infusion.. you might visit his website or even give him a call... Herfing
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#8 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 11:02 AM EST
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Ewok126 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 12:41 PM EST
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Thanks for the valid inputs on my questions guys you know who you are. I do greatly appreciate it. As far as getting ridiculed about infusing good cigars with good liquor I really don't care. It gives me something to do that I am able and keeps me occupied. Besides IF I should happen to get lucky and get something good out of it then more for me and those that can answer a direct question with a direct logical answer if they are interested. ThumpUp

Now to answer the question of "if it is already a good cigar why". Again because it gives the stroke guy something to tinker with. d'oh! Its not to try and improve it but to make it different. I can not drink like most can due to the crap load of meds I must take to stay alive. This way I might be able to get a good taste of whisky, scotch or something of the sort. fog Out of all the things I have had to give up, Sweet Tea,Sugar, Salt Lots O Beef and Pork. The alcohol taste I miss the most
Hillbillyjosh770 Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 12:54 PM EST
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I will be awaiting the Ewok Infusion.

Git'r'Dun
Ewok126 Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 12:59 PM EST
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Hillbillyjosh770 wrote:
I will be awaiting the Ewok Infusion.

Git'r'Dun



Lol I have already put in the order for the alcohols you suggested.
RMAN4443 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 1:00 PM EST
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What????????????????No Tekillya.........Jose Cuervo Black would be my choice
Ewok126 Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 1:00 PM EST
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RMAN4443 wrote:
What????????????????No Tekillya.........Jose Cuervo Black would be my choice



Sending the wife to get that tonight lmaooo
Hillbillyjosh770 Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 1:18 PM EST
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RMAN4443 wrote:
What????????????????No Tekillya.........Jose Cuervo Black would be my choice


Ummmph.. to kill ya stoogie farts. Rough right thar'
RMAN4443 Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 1:40 PM EST
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Hillbillyjosh770 wrote:
Ummmph.. to kill ya stoogie farts. Rough right thar'

Them stoogie furts and a bic lighter......instant flame thrower....Holy puckering sphincter Batman!Bombed
Ewok126 Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 1:51 PM EST
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RMAN4443 wrote:
Them stoogie furts and a bic lighter......instant flame thrower....Holy puckering sphincter Batman!Bombed



Lol talk about blowing out your O ringGonz
SteveS Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 8:30 PM EST
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Courvoisier should certainly be among your brandy considerations ... also, Basil Heyden Kentucky Bourbon, Glenmorangie Scotch and both Redbreast and Bushmills clearly deserve your Irish whiskey considerations ...
jjanecka Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 8:45 PM EST
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I'd probably try a bundle of rosa cubas or a curly head as mentioned earlier. I had a bunch of JR cigars when I first started that were absolute crap but after I infused them they were "OK." I think I just infused with some Ezra Brooks or Evan Williams. I'm a fan of both especially BinB.
frankj1 Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 8:45 PM EST
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many years ago I took a handful of some bundle smokes I wasn't enjoying, ground some coffee, put everything in a large baggie and put the baggie in a small tupperware container with a 62 boveda.

Left it undisturbed for about a month, ended up with some cigars I did not like that now had a coffee nuance to them. It worked, I guess.

good luck.
Ewok126 Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 9:44 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
many years ago I took a handful of some bundle smokes I wasn't enjoying, ground some coffee, put everything in a large baggie and put the baggie in a small tupperware container with a 62 boveda.

Left it undisturbed for about a month, ended up with some cigars I did not like that now had a coffee nuance to them. It worked, I guess.

good luck.




Lmaooooooooooooooooo Poor guy. Yeah hence why I stated that I would like to start with some decent smokes nothing fancy but nothing so dang good that if I should muck it up I wont be that heart broke. Also I am not trying to improve a smoke just change it up a little bit to where I can get that alcohol nuance as you so well put it. I cant drink a single drop hell one Advil can put me in the ground due to med reactions and yes I found that out the hard way. So when my Dr now says you cant drink or it could kill you I dont ask questions I say OK then go home and pout because of something else I have lost. As it stands right now my cigars are about all I have left lol so it is something I can play with and try to find more things that I do like or might like lol just dont know till I try right? I do appreciate the good luck because I am sure I will need it.
frankj1 Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:07 PM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
Lmaooooooooooooooooo Poor guy. Yeah hence why I stated that I would like to start with some decent smokes nothing fancy but nothing so dang good that if I should muck it up I wont be that heart broke. Also I am not trying to improve a smoke just change it up a little bit to where I can get that alcohol nuance as you so well put it. I cant drink a single drop hell one Advil can put me in the ground due to med reactions and yes I found that out the hard way. So when my Dr now says you cant drink or it could kill you I dont ask questions I say OK then go home and pout because of something else I have lost. As it stands right now my cigars are about all I have left lol so it is something I can play with and try to find more things that I do like or might like lol just dont know till I try right? I do appreciate the good luck because I am sure I will need it.

well, back then I liked Javas, so I gave it a shot.
Ewok126 Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:17 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
well, back then I liked Javas, so I gave it a shot.


I hear you. I tried the javas once they was ok for me. I am a coffee drinker or was rather but I only like my coffee strong and bitter lol. The Java struck me as a mild coffee taste and I guess at the time I was expecting or wanting espresso lol. I tried the Mint Java once as well and nope. I found out I would not like eating a peppermint patty while drinking coffee lol. I have seen the cigars like the makers mark, and other liquors but thats just not my brand. I am more of a Tennessee whisky kind of guy. So here is to hoping Beer
05busa Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:22 PM EST
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I tried this about 5-8 yrs ago and it wasnt bad. I tried tequila,spiced rum and bourbon. I did all in a separate box for a few months replenishing the boxes every month or so. Bourbon turned out the best but i think its because at the time i liked that more. My opinion is use what u like with cigars and booze and just give it time to work
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#24 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 11:11 PM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
Lol talk about blowing out your O ringGonz


That'd make your pooter pucker like it swallowed a lemon
Ewok126 Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 11:19 PM EST
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05busa wrote:
I tried this about 5-8 yrs ago and it wasnt bad. I tried tequila,spiced rum and bourbon. I did all in a separate box for a few months replenishing the boxes every month or so. Bourbon turned out the best but i think its because at the time i liked that more. My opinion is use what u like with cigars and booze and just give it time to work



I greatly appreciate the info and advice Busa ThumpUp
Ewok126 Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Aug 24 2017, 11:23 PM EST
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Hillbillyjosh770 wrote:
That'd make your pooter pucker like it swallowed a lemon



I can honestly say, I have never had the want, need, or desire to fart and light fire to my ass. Now I have shot a keg of gun powder at close to point blank. When it went off, you could not get a greased BB in my ass and I could not hear for a week. Anxious
DHR Offline
#27 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 8:55 AM EST
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Right no, 8/26/17, 0953 am. There is a good big on eBay for AF and a Cohiba behike. Others as well. Not my style but figured I'd put it out here.Herfing
Abrignac Offline
#28 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 10:50 AM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
I know allot of folks do not like this sort of thing but I am going to give it a go.

I have recently purchased a Cigar Barrel infusion kit. I have been wanting to try my hand at making some infused cigars with my personal taste for drinks. I am looking for opinions on what I should try first. Fist I would like suggestions on which cigar to use.



Buy the cheapass bundle cigars. If you're gonna waste money, at least try to minimize the amount.
05busa Offline
#29 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 11:27 AM EST
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Place a lil container with booze in it inside a cedar box with smokes. Try to only open box once a month or so to replenish the booze container. I would let this go on for wt least a year or so
Salmoneye Offline
#30 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 11:29 AM EST
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Garcia Vega & Mad Dog 20/20
05busa Offline
#31 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 11:52 AM EST
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lol
Ewok126 Offline
#32 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 12:22 PM EST
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Salmoneye wrote:
Garcia Vega & Mad Dog 20/20



Bwahahah thanks Fishstick you been very very helpfull ThumpUp I think we need to hug. Big Hug

I have got my list from some of the vets that could give a serious thought. I do appreciate it guys and also for pointing me in the direction for some good reading and education on how to do such. For you others You know who you are. All I can say is, thanks for the roast its been fun and a great laugh.
05busa Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 1:04 PM EST
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I once or twice lit up an acid in the middle of a herf or shpo just to see the reactions. Its great seeing them looking around like their mommy was calling them from down the street ;) ask the nj herfers
Ewok126 Offline
#34 Posted: Sat, Aug 26 2017, 1:21 PM EST
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05busa wrote:
I once or twice lit up an acid in the middle of a herf or shpo just to see the reactions. Its great seeing them looking around like their mommy was calling them from down the street ;) ask the nj herfers


Bwahahahaha, every time I have ever lit up an acid I made sure I was not near any one. Acids was what got me started in the cigar world. I have had "naturals on and off" But it was not till here very recently I have switched over to natural cigars. Come to find out I wish I had done it years ago. I still have a few acids and they do have their place in my office, I might have to fire it up in my local shop just to see what reactions I get. I might want to be near a door when I do though. This fat boy cant run for sh1t and I will need a head start.Anxious
Salmoneye Offline
#35 Posted: Sun, Aug 27 2017, 5:59 AM EST
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Seriously, though...

If you want aromatic smoke, just take up a pipe...
Ewok126 Offline
#36 Posted: Sun, Aug 27 2017, 7:45 AM EST
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Salmoneye wrote:
Seriously, though...

If you want aromatic smoke, just take up a pipe...



I have 3 of them. I have smoked pipes many years before I even tried cigars. I very rarely pull them out now. Heck honestly its been so long since I have pulled out my pipes I am not sure where they are packed up at lol. I would say its been over 12 to 13 years since I have smoked a pipe now.
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#37 Posted: Sun, Aug 27 2017, 2:11 PM EST
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Salmoneye wrote:
Garcia Vega & Mad Dog 20/20


Now THERE's a headache waitin' ta happin' !
BARF!

































































































































bomb busa
dstieger Offline
#38 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 8:27 AM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
I greatly appreciate the info and advice Busa ThumpUp



Wow....been here over ten years....I am POSITIVE that I've never read that before
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#39 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 8:41 AM EST
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dstieger wrote:
Wow....been here over ten years....I am POSITIVE that I've never read that before


d'oh! Applause
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#40 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 9:06 AM EST
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I thought this thread was going to be about how to masturbate with your weak side hand. Never mind.







Carry on.
Ewok126 Offline
#41 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 12:02 PM EST
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NapalmMan67 wrote:
I thought this thread was going to be about how to masturbate with your weak side hand. Never mind.







Carry on.



Well what you do is.... Oh wait, Wrong forum, My bad. Gonz
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#42 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 12:02 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
Wow....been here over ten years....I am POSITIVE that I've never read that before


Hehe...me too (6 years)!!! Something happened to the ol' Donkey King...like an invasion of the body snatchers thing...

Hey Ewok: if you bought the cigars and paid for the booze, you have the right to do whatever you want with them, short of shoving them up someone's .... but even that may result in a smokeable product...
Ewok126 Offline
#43 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 12:19 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Hehe...me too (6 years)!!! Something happened to the ol' Donkey King...like an invasion of the body snatchers thing...

Hey Ewok: if you bought the cigars and paid for the booze, you have the right to do whatever you want with them, short of shoving them up someone's .... but even that may result in a smokeable product...




LOL very true delta, Heck with all the reviews I have seen where folks talk about do do smelling cigars lmaooo some might like that sort of thing.

And in todays review we will be reviewing Ewoks Dookie nubs. It has some wraper that has poop all over it with a Dominican filler. I think the binder is used toilet paper and here is the catch. Each cigar has been shoved way up in to the ass of a homeless orphan to give it that great DoDo smell. So lets cut and toast it and see how it taste.

Bwahahaha Man I crack my self up.
smokestaxx Offline
#44 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 2:22 PM EST
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Try a core line padron maduro and a decent bourbon. My local did that with a bourbon barrel and they were actually pretty dam tasty. The padron without a doubt is a great smoke and it wont break the bank experimenting with.
Ewok126 Offline
#45 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 2:29 PM EST
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smokestaxx wrote:
Try a core line padron maduro and a decent bourbon. My local did that with a bourbon barrel and they were actually pretty dam tasty. The padron without a doubt is a great smoke and it wont break the bank experimenting with.



Sweet Smokestaxx, I greatly appreciate the info. The barrel I have coming is a chard oak barrel So I am hoping it works just as well. Its good to hear that you have seen it done and it turned out well. Now I am not quite as worried lol. Beer
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#46 Posted: Mon, Aug 28 2017, 3:38 PM EST
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Hillbillyjosh770 wrote:
That'd make your pooter pucker like it swallowed a lemon



Lemon Party alert!!

fog
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#47 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:07 PM EST
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Any update on Chris?
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#48 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:23 PM EST
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I heard Palama is Hawaiian for historian.
Palama Offline
#49 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 5:56 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
I heard Palama is Hawaiian for historian.


Hahahahaha!

No. Not talking

Just tryin' to MCBFA.
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#50 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 5:58 PM EST
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Starting the think Palama is my ex girlfriend.

Absolutely exceptional at digging up the past.
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