Stopped smoking years ago. Thought that giving up the thick nicotine high was a fair trade versus mouth and tongue cancer.

Never smoked enough to bother to smoke more than occasionally, so I could justify smoking Cuban cigars. Used to get them shipped Fedex by a hotel in Geneva, without the bands. Also used to smuggle them in baggage from duty-free shops abroad. Stopped doing that after I got the full search treatment at LAX after getting back from Thailand.

Used to smoke Monte Cristo #2 torpedos and coronas, Romeo y Julieta coronas, and whatever else I could find. At the time they were reasonably priced, never interested in the $20+ cohibas etc. The #2 was enough to put me into a serious bedspin when I smoked about half of one on a completely empty stomach once.

If you're a smoker and haven't had a Cuban before, I highly recommend it - the difference in tobacco potency is pretty remarkable.

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Cohiba Esplendido,

When I was in Brazil I smoked a Dannemann that I liked but forgot to save the ring, but all in all I like a nice Don Thomas Special Edition, very nice.

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My tastes change with the mood/occasion and what beverage.

Playing cards/drinking beer - Punch Robusto (Mild yet flavorful - does not overpower the taste of beer)

Sitting by the fire with a good Port -- Fuentes - either Hemmingway or Fuente Fuente (brings out the flavor of the port)

Brandy on a cold night -- Partagas no. 1 or no. 2 (wood tones of the cigar mix nicely with the brady)

Bourbon (Booker's or Maker's Mark) - La Gloria Cubana Corona Gorda (Powerful Cigar to go with the Powerful beverage)



Special Occations:

H. Upmann chairman's reserve Double Corona -- expensive and worth it. Best with Port, Brandy or Bourbon will overpower the flavor of the cigar)



If I am the designated driver and not drinking -- Dunhill Diamantes -- very mild, no aftertaste - on the sweet side. Goes good with Pepsi or coke or even plain old water.

On a side note: Wine - stay mild - Dunhill or Montecristo

...and then there is the Golf Outing Cigar.

Partagas #2

Cuban Romeo y Julieta #3s. Don't enjoy cigars that are much larger than this. Lucky to have Windsor right across the Detroit River. Trip to the Casino, good meal, some good wine with a good cigar. Could this type of behavior explain the recent sorry state of my conditioning?

I like those "Itsaboys."

Golf Outing -- Paratagas Humitube

You may be on to something!

Pm me for pricing on cuban hotties ;)

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Chateau Fuentes. Right size, nice and mild. Was in Jamiaca last month and had some nice Cuban and Jamaican cigars. Don't remember the bands.

I like a good cigar 3-5 times a year.

Right now, I don't much stray from the CAO Cameroon. Darn tasty with a bottle...ummm...glass of Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur.

Okay, Monk....we've gone over the expensive cars to penis size ratios. Now you want to discuss cigars?!?!

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I rarely enjoy a cigar anymore, but I am a pretty simple guy. I just stick to the basics.

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ROTFLMAO !! Excellant answer!

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