I know there’s a couple of cigar smokers on here. So smoke your current faves or a new discovery and talk about it here.
Today’s indulgence was an Inka Secret Blend - Blue Bombaso Maduro
Short and sweet. Dark (almost black) wrapper, deep and rich with a distinct burnt coffee tone. Probably, more for after dinner than afternoons in the sun but a delicious smoke none the less.
I sold all mine two years ago. Last time I gave up smoking, cigars were the reason why I started again. Can’t take the same risk again 3 years after giving up
I used to like them too and at one point I was smoking one a day. I packed it up because it became too much of a habit and also I wasn’t sure I liked the image I was projecting. I was worried that I looked a bit pleased with myself. Having said all that, a good cigar is a real pleasure. I amassed quite a collection at one point because customers used to give me them and also the company I worked for had a PR tie in with Fox and I used to be able to get whatever I wanted, free! My favourites we’re Montecristo no2 (difficult to find a well made one but when you do, holy fuck!) Anything by Cohiba, particularly Siglo IV. Or for a lighter, shorter smoke, Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No2. A few times I misjudged the strength of a cigar and was very sick and I soon learnt that I should only smoke a strong one after a good meal! I never got the hang of Partagas, they always give me at least a headache!
I fucking hate cigars. When I lived in Fulham I’d have Sunday afternoon gin with the neighbours on the roof terrace, and at about 9pm he’d go and get a cigar for everyone. I would hate the first puff and feel sick, and each subsequent puff was worse. But you’re on the hook for an hour of hell.
As a cigarette smoker, the problem is that I’d want to inhale (and would every few puffs), and that’s never pleasant.
Gave up smoking cigarettes 30+ years ago. I tell my doctor exactly how many cigars I smoke and said that I would be classed as a non-smoker. That’s good enough for me.