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ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#21

Gurkha B&M only are ok. They don't actually make anything except the B&M cigars. They farm the rest out and or sell licensing for their labels. I know some that like the ghost and Ninja....I haven't had one. What wrappers and or flavor profile do you like?

KingoftheCove
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#22

Well this will be the second $80 Fuente I've smoked. We'll see. lol. But yah. Not like I'm going to quit smoking Gurkha Centurions or 5 Vegas Relics just because they are considered to be low brow. On the other hand, there is a reason popular opinion exists. I need to see what's real and what's hype.

Bad Mr Frosty wrote:

Yep.............Smoke want you like.
Its not that I think any cigar is "low brow" or anything like that.
It's that for the money, I can do better..........for what I like........than what Gurkha, RP, 5 Vegas, and a long list of other brands offer.

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#23

Those Ruinations age very well btw. 2 years and they mellow nicely.

24132413
Aficionado

8 years ago

#24

Barracuda, Beauty, Chairman, Governor, Classic Havana Blend, Yakuza all work good and have decent flavor.

Mrs. dpnewell
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#25

Man I wouldn't trade the world for my cigars. Well except to the brothers on here. I get more from my cigars than I do the majority of drugs the dr's have me on lol.

Ewok126 wrote:

Weird thing, Chris. The pain in my leg/knee is getting worse each day. It is unrelenting and constant. I finally had to break down and start taking the prescription pain killers, which barely touch the pain. The only relief I find, is when I'm enjoying a cigar. When the pain gets to be too much, I head outside, light up a smoke, and within a few minutes, the pain disappears. It stays away for about 30 minutes to an hour after I finish. Must be something to do with the Nicotine. Anyhow, cigars bring more relief then the prescription pain killers. No surprise that I'm currently smoking a lot more then usual.

David (dpnewell)

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#26

we have medicinal cigars in Oregon.

Abrignac
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#27

Bad Mr Frosty wrote:

One of the best cigars I smoked was a 4 year old La Aurora Series 1495 robusto. On a whim I bought 6 boxes for less than $40 per. I smoked 1/2 of one and tossed it in the trash. I buried them in the bottom of a 3000 cigar humidor and forgot about them.

About 4 years later I decided to see if time had done anything for them. It had a wonderful oily wrapper and a complex flavor profile. In fact, I did a blind box pass a few years back where I sent out 10 to different people and asked them to guess what it was. They were surprised when I told them what it was. Wish I could find that thread.

Many people here had the same pleasant surprise with some $1.50 a piece La Perla Habano Morados.

Ewok126
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#28

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

I know what you mean brother. For me I think that it is just the simple fact of me being focused on the cigar. Taste and smells that bring back memories of when things was "good" and I was younger so to speak. I make it a point of when I typically smoke a cigar I am alone and as comfortable as I can get when it comes to my surroundings. Warm day, Blue sky typically outside or in the garage. Next thing I know for a short time troubles are gone for a bit, pain is better etc. It is amazing to me at times what getting out of my own head can do.

RMAN4443
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#29

we have medicinal cigars in Oregon.

ZRX1200 wrote:

I like the medicinal cigars.......for the rheumatism don't ya know 😰

tonygraz
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#30

Haven't been buying many Gurkhas of late. The Special Ops used to be good. Ancient Warrior was pretty good until a few years ago and a nub they made in the Black Dragon line (nublizer) was a great smoke for a one dimensional and they can no longer be found. The Monograms were great and the Copper label was too- but they are long gone now.

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#31

can you take a Serviceable Gurkaha into a restaurant, like one of those special dogs?

Bad Mr Frosty
Connoisseur Topic Starter

8 years ago

#32

ZRX1200 wrote:

That's a tricky question, you dog, you. My tastes tend toward extremes, as I get bored insanely quickly. I really can't smoke a one dimensional cigar very long unless it's just outstanding or unless I'm doing something else and barely paying attention. I like Ligero for kick, maybe not ligero wrapper AND filler. I would have to say Habano is the wrapper I most consistently enjoy, but it's really more about mood. If I have time and am unwinding I tend to prefer darker wrappers, not always maduro, but something thick and oily and totally not as gay as that just sounded. In regards to flavor profile, again, that's tough. Too much cocoa on the palate is boring to me, same with just straight woody tobacco or really thin cream and light pepper. Gets old quick. I like spice and oak and earth and leather, if I had to choose.

Just Relax
Aficionado

8 years ago

#33

I'm a fan of 5 vegas classic and will likely always have some on hand. If was the first cigar in the beginning for me that I really liked. Though I have changed from like the judge to preferring the robs and torps.

I had one gurka in a sampler and it sucked. Saw what others thought on here and moved the rest to the buddy pile.

Mrs. dpnewell
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#34

Just Relax wrote:

I just won a couple 5vers for cheap ($7). I used to enjoy these, but haven't had one in probably 5 years. I hope I still find them enjoyable.

David (dpnewell)

bgz
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#35

I've been on a cheap cbid exclusive AJ kick lately.

Found some blends here that I like that can be had for less than $3 per (some $2 or less).

Some of them are good for golfing, some of them not.