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. 🇨🇮

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

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...😟

Redbreast irish whisky. 15 yr is better but 12 is good too.

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

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?

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?

Dave at JHC does some infusion.. you might visit his website or even give him a call... 🇨🇮

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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. 👍

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. 🤦 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. 🌫 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

I will be awaiting the Ewok Infusion.

Git'r'Dun

Lol I have already put in the order for the alcohols you suggested.

What????????????????No Tekillya.........Jose Cuervo Black would be my choice

Sending the wife to get that tonight lmaooo

Ummmph.. to kill ya stoogie farts. Rough right thar'

Them stoogie furts and a bic lighter......instant flame thrower....Holy puckering sphincter Batman![bombed]

Lol talk about blowing out your O ring[gonzo]

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 ...

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.

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.