For whatever reason, I tend toward Dominican cigars nearly exclusively (of course nothing beats a Cuban). My go-to brands are Montecristo and R&J, but Fuente, Magneto, Partagas, H. Upmann, etc. are all good.
I usually go with the Corona size (5.5X44 or so), which isn't overly large. Natural or EMS is my preference, but a maduro isn't bad in the evening with a nice single malt. On the scotch front, I like Oban, Talisker, & Laphroaig.
Cigars and Scotch. Now we're talking! Thanks for the topic, Pop!
Cigars and Cognac for me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Love Martell's Cordon Blue,and VSOP Champagne Cognac,and a nice normal priced drink is Remy Martin or Hennessey's line. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
My favorite size is around a 52 x 6 1/2 I like Torpedos and Robustos,Double Coronas as for shapes. And I wouldn't mind trying a NUB for kicks! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
I agree with the Dominican thing too! They are as close to a perfect tasting cigar as I have ever had so far. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I was just over at my favorite website updating some info and it dawned on me that there are probably gobs of online web stores for buying good quality cigars. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
If any Dogs have suggestions or experience with web based company's that provide FAST and accurate service PLEASE feel free to recommend those sites so we can all try. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />
I have spent a Kings ransom at Thompson Cigar.com after finding them faster and lower in price than Cigar.com.
But just a couple of days ago I discovered Neptune Cigar.com that seems like heaven! They let you select your OWN SAMPLER!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> They offer their whole inventory as 1 piece purchases so you can mix and match any brands they carry!
And they also lower the 1 piece price to make it more appealing too! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />
They ONLY use USPS and no UPS which sounds good to me as UPS lost my overnight package the last time for 5 days.I received a refund of the cost from Thompson but I wanted the service from UPS that I didn't get.Box was open and crushed as well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />
Neptune offers Express mail overnight for less that the others UPS rate so again I am impressed..albeit untried yet.
Please offer up any site you feel are great for Dogs to try! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />
E.M.F., I'm sorry to hear that ANY school age children are smoking. I started at 13 and didn't stop for 32 years so I do understand the tragedy of being hooked young.
So far I seem to really enjoy the decision to smoke quality handmade
Cigars. It actually has changed my relaxation mode during the day.
I find time at least twice a day usually at morning coffee and at sunset
where I sit on the porch and either watch the birds feasting at our feeders or watching the sunset for an hour with a good smoke.
I actually derive such relaxation and pleasure from it that I can often catch myself just sitting there and smiling as I look around. I really get that much joy from it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
That feels neat in this world where I go through it. Loads of stress and tough decisions and to be able to make time for myself to just sit,think and relax with a smile on my face means so much to me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Peace.
