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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 ...
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