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ZKing Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:12 AM EST
Joined: 05-23-2018
Posts: 40
Hey everyone!

Never made a proper introduction. Here I am, y'all would consider me a noob. Been smoking cigars for ~15 years, more seriously for the past decade, but most seriously the past 2-3 years. While I enjoy a fine top shelfer from time to time, a glance at my humidor will prove my love for more budget smokes. Everything from shop blends, bundles, and 5 Vegas, with only the occasional padron or liga privada thrown in. What can I say? I enjoy cheap smokes, which brought me to cbid a couple years ago. I'm that time I've been enjoying the banter here but very rarely got involved until the past week or so.

Now that that's out of the way, here's a random question for you...err... upstanding citizens:
I'm not a drinker, but love the idea of the various flavors from whiskeys and the like. Since I don't drink, other than the usual coffees and teas, what non-alcoholic beverages can you pick out similar flavors from? Bonus points if they pair well with cigars.
Palama Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:49 AM EST
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ZKing wrote:
Hey everyone!

Never made a proper introduction. Here I am, y'all would consider me a noob. Been smoking cigars for ~15 years, more seriously for the past decade, but most seriously the past 2-3 years. While I enjoy a fine top shelfer from time to time, a glance at my humidor will prove my love for more budget smokes. Everything from shop blends, bundles, and 5 Vegas, with only the occasional padron or liga privada thrown in. What can I say? I enjoy cheap smokes, which brought me to cbid a couple years ago. I'm that time I've been enjoying the banter here but very rarely got involved until the past week or so.

Now that that's out of the way, here's a random question for you...err... upstanding citizens:
I'm not a drinker, but love the idea of the various flavors from whiskeys and the like. Since I don't drink, other than the usual coffees and teas, what non-alcoholic beverages can you pick out similar flavors from? Bonus points if they pair well with cigars.


I can’t give you an answer as it relates to the bourbon / whisky part but have enjoyed these non-alcoholic beverages while smoking a cigar:

Dr. Pepper - regular or diet
Lemonade - suggested by Stinger88 / David...and believe it or not, it works!
Mexican Coke
Orange Crush
Root beer - A&W and Mug are my favorites
izonfire Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 1:13 AM EST
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ZKing wrote:
........ blah, blah, blah...........

Now that that's out of the way, here's a random question for you...err... upstanding citizens:
I'm not a drinker, but love the idea of the various flavors from whiskeys and the like. Since I don't drink, other than the usual coffees and teas, what non-alcoholic beverages can you pick out similar flavors from? Bonus points if they pair well with cigars.

Bull urine...
Mr. Jones Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 1:16 AM EST
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Yikes!!!
ZKing Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 1:24 AM EST
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Izonfire - heard that only pairs well with candelas 🤔
ZRX1200 Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 1:54 AM EST
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ZKing knock knock.
ZKing Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:31 AM EST
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Zrx - if you didn't text first, I ain't answering..... Ya know what, caution to the wind.... Who's there?
tonygraz Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 6:59 AM EST
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ZKing, to determine who you are and decide upon your forum worthiness, please answer the following simple questions:

Pancakes or waffles ?
Do you like long walks on the beach ?
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae ?
Do you like camping by the river ?
Cello on or cello off ?
David Lee or Sammy ?
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler ?
Have you been in a Turkish prison ?
Do you like gladiator movies ?
Have you ever seen a grown man naked (other than mirrors or porn) ?
dogs or cats ?
Men or women ?
Wad or fold ?
Sit or squat ?
Mary Ann or Ginger ?
Do sad movies make you cry ?
Butter or margarine ?
Pancho or Cisco ?



You should realize that we already have a Z and a King (of the Cove) and a King just moved in down the street from me this fall.

I hope this latest revision of the questionaire meets with the approval of Palama and that other SOB.
MACS Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 9:29 AM EST
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ZKing wrote:
Zrx - if you didn't text first, I ain't answering..... Ya know what, caution to the wind.... Who's there?

Smell mop
Sunoverbeach Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 9:45 AM EST
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tonygraz wrote:

I hope this latest revision of the questionaire meets with the approval of Palama and that other SOB.

ThumpUp
ZKing Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 11:44 AM EST
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Macs wants to smell my padoodie..... Warning ya, it can be pungent
ZKing Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:03 PM EST
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Pancakes or waffles - waffles are just plaid pancakes
Do you like long walks on the beach - off a short pier, it seems
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae - I once knew a girl named April May
Do you like camping by the river - last time that happened I woke up awfully sore....
Cello on or cello off - I like my cello yello and mello
David Lee or Sammy - I know a David, a Lee, and a Sammy, all the are idiots
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler - I don't trust the Swedes, so I'm going with Sid
Have you been in a Turkish prison - I'm not say liberty to discuss that
Do you like gladiator movies - meh
Have you ever seen a grown man naked (other than mirrors or porn) - I'm also not at liberty to discuss that
dogs or cats - cats are ashholes
Men or women - in today's climate an I even allowed to address something as taboo as gender?
Wad or fold - pssh, my laundry never gets put away, I just wear it straight from the dryer
Sit or squat - again, but at liberty to discuss
Mary Ann or Ginger - yes
Do sad movies make you cry - I'm not crying, you're crying
Butter or margarine - I'm vegan......oh God I almost said that without laughing!
Pancho or Cisco - Leo
MACS Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:08 PM EST
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ZKing wrote:
Macs wants to smell my padoodie..... Warning ya, it can be pungent


I see you've played knifey spoony before... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcE0aAhbVFc
Gene363 Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:14 PM EST
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Coffee, black, strong and bitter coffee.

Welcome to the asylum.
ZKing Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:18 PM EST
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☕☕
Gene363 Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 12:47 PM EST
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ZKing wrote:
☕☕


Applause
clintCigar Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 1:29 PM EST
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Welcome to the madhouse n00b not n00b. Herfing

Only other drink other than bourbon I drink with gars is water or occasionally a beer (if paired properly) or an energy drink. It seems to me most sweeter type drinks go well with cigars but i haven't test this theory.
delta1 Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:04 PM EST
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a cigar with carbonated diet sodas work for me...fave flavors are root beer, cream soda, ginger ale, Dr. Pepper, cherry vanilla 7Up...


but to really enjoy just the cigar, or one I haven't had before, I pair it with iced water only
Cheno Online
#19 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:08 PM EST
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Dr pepper goes great. A good root beer as well. Cream sodas with lighter stuff.
teedubbya Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:08 PM EST
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A good maduro while licking the tears off someone always makes mine move
ZKing Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:10 PM EST
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I like the way you think, teedubbya....

Any of y'all tried a chocolate milkshake with a good maduro? It's sooo good
Smooth light Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:21 PM EST
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Perrier, cleanse the pallet, to get all the nuances of the cigar,every couple of draws works fine.
stinger88 Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 2:22 PM EST
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Palama/Conan beat me to the punch. MIO Lemonade goes well with cigars. Not sure why but it does. I am a big Dt Dr Pepper drinker and it seems to go well with anything!!

Welcome to the forum.

David
Palama Offline
#24 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 3:34 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
ThumpUp


Seconded.
Palama Offline
#25 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 3:40 PM EST
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stinger88 wrote:
Palama/Conan beat me to the punch. MIO Lemonade goes well with cigars. Not sure why but it does. I am a big Dt Dr Pepper drinker and it seems to go well with anything!!

Welcome to the forum.

David


Haven’t tried the MIO Lemonade yet but will get some next time I go shopping.
ZKing Offline
#26 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 4:16 PM EST
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See, I've done all the sodas, with cream soda, root beer, and dr pepper with cream soda being the best. Done perrier, water, coffee, tea, milkshakes as well. I guess what I'm getting at is if there are any non-alcoholic drinks that carry similar flavor notes as whiskeys. Smokiness, peat, caramels, oakiness, etc. I know Dr Pepper probably comes closest, but looking for something uncommon that I could do a "tasting" with. Is there even anything out there, or do I need to figure out a way to create my own alcohol free spirits company, corner the market, sell the company, and finally be able to afford a "real" cigar
delta1 Offline
#27 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 5:21 PM EST
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google "alcohol free whiskey"...there are a bunch, but I've never tried any
Whistlebritches Offline
#28 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 8:58 PM EST
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Who the **** smokes a cigar without whiskey???

I just can't wrap my brain around a cigar with no bourbon or scotch.I used to have an occasional morning smoke with coffee but those are days gone by.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#29 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 9:12 PM EST
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I do. My body rejects the whiskey family due to trauma in my early 20s. Rum, tequila and brandy are all good though.

On the N/A side, I've found Arizona Green Tea goes well with some smokes
frankj1 Offline
#30 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2021, 10:10 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Who the **** smokes a cigar without whiskey???

I just can't wrap my brain around a cigar with no bourbon or scotch.I used to have an occasional morning smoke with coffee but those are days gone by.

now, now Ron. As you know, I agree, but
SOTL need equal time...


HA!
ZKing Offline
#31 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 1:08 AM EST
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😂😂

I'm not opposed to drinking on a rare occasion, I just have to limit myself severely due to chronic health issues
Smooth light Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 1:32 AM EST
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'DOUBLE SHOT TUESDAY' 🥃🥃
JIM BEAM makes a great night cap, with this BOHEMIAN (V.S. 15th anniversary)

Later 🐊's
izonfire Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 5:20 PM EST
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One of my favorite drinks while smoking if I'm not yet hittin' the booze is Snapple Diet Peach Tea.
Gives you a bit of flavor and refreshment without interfering with the taste of your smokes,
and actually complements it quite well. Highly recommended.

If that doesn't work for you, bull urine is still your best bet...
ZKing Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 7:12 PM EST
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Izonfire that actually sounds really good! The Snapple, still not sold on the bull urine yet, think I need a fresher source
teedubbya Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 7:17 PM EST
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I knew izon was ghey
clintCigar Offline
#36 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 8:16 PM EST
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So you were on the fence about the goat fucqin? I guess bull urine is the slam dunk.
rootpuma Offline
#37 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 8:20 PM EST
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stinger88 wrote:
MIO Lemonade goes well with cigars.



Citric Acid---helps to rid your mouth of tar left on the palate that gives you cigar breath / ashtray mouth...
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#38 Posted: Tue, Jan 12 2021, 9:23 PM EST
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clintCigar wrote:
So you were n the fence about the goat fucqin? I guess bull urine is the slam dunk.

you heard wrong. The goat was stuck in the fence...
izonfire Offline
#39 Posted: Wed, Jan 13 2021, 11:22 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
you heard wrong. The goat was stuck in the fence...

She stuck herself in that fence.
She was asking for it.

They're all asking for it...
izonfire Offline
#40 Posted: Wed, Jan 13 2021, 11:34 AM EST
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clintCigar wrote:
So you were on the fence about the goat fucqin? I guess bull urine is the slam dunk.

Hold your tongue Clint
Or I'm gonna get Celtic and FGM to tag-team your ass...
clintCigar Offline
#41 Posted: Wed, Jan 13 2021, 6:21 PM EST
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Bring it! ram27bat Frying pan horse Beer Dancing
frankj1 Offline
#42 Posted: Wed, Jan 13 2021, 7:26 PM EST
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izonfire wrote:
I stuck him in that fence.
He was asking for it.


fify
izonfire Offline
#43 Posted: Wed, Jan 13 2021, 7:38 PM EST
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clintCigar wrote:
Bring it! ram27bat Frying pan horse Beer Dancing

Think I put my finger on it -
I was rough and abrasive.
You are too sensitive for that type of treatment.
I rubbed you the wrong way Clint,
and I'm sorry...
izonfire Offline
#44 Posted: Wed, Jan 13 2021, 7:40 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
fify

Ewwww Papa.
Visions of rump-rangers in your head.

I'm tellin' Mama on you...
delta1 Offline
#45 Posted: Thu, Jan 14 2021, 12:09 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
fify



Think

Anxious


a slight departure from the ranch there...is Frank OK? is RR getting him a lil agitated?

Izon's an innocent bystander, tho...if one is fucquing goats, does it really matter what sex they are???
ZKing Offline
#46 Posted: Thu, Jan 14 2021, 12:28 PM EST
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Does it matter!? Of course it matters!! Being a goatfuhkr is all well and fine, maybe a bit fun if the mood hits, but being a ghaygoatfuhkr??? No, that's where we draw the line.
delta1 Offline
#47 Posted: Thu, Jan 14 2021, 1:43 PM EST
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I thought the line was at sheep...
izonfire Offline
#48 Posted: Thu, Jan 14 2021, 6:39 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
I thought the line was at sheep...

Who said anything about sheep???
You sick, disgusting pervert!
MACS Offline
#49 Posted: Thu, Jan 14 2021, 6:47 PM EST
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Geep... cross between a goat and a sheep. The Greeks got them.

Wool of a sheep with the amorous qualities of a goat. Best of both worlds. Those Greeks... invented Democracy, Gyros (they call them Souvlaki, btw) and domestic pets you can bang and make shirts and pants with...

What'll they think of next?
frankj1 Offline
#50 Posted: Thu, Jan 14 2021, 7:43 PM EST
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ZKing wrote:
Does it matter!? Of course it matters!! Being a goatfuhkr is all well and fine, maybe a bit fun if the mood hits, but being a ghaygoatfuhkr??? No, that's where we draw the line.

noob displays wisdom beyond his tenure!
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