BajaNomad - Nomads who like fine cigars???

Nomads who like fine cigars???

Bob H - 2-13-2007 at 08:49 PM

I'm wondering how many Nomads like to enjoy a fine cigar now and then. I know I do. Let's hear from those who do and what kind of cigar you like and where you get them, etc.

Here's one of my favorites. A Punch Gran Puro in a Madero wrapper... Bob H

Bob H - 2-13-2007 at 08:51 PM

Here's another fine BURN.... look at that ASH...

Bob H

Paulina - 2-13-2007 at 09:03 PM

I've been known to enjoy a cigar or two while fishing...No brand in particluar, but a treat none the less.

P.<*)))><

Bedman - 2-14-2007 at 12:59 AM

Macanudo?

I'm having too much fun with pictures lately :rolleyes:

Cypress - 2-14-2007 at 07:01 AM

Smoked 'em back during grammar school days, dipped 'em in liquid cinnamon, better than candy. :bounce:

Paulina - 2-14-2007 at 09:26 AM

Bedman!!
You got me, and here I'm telling Nomad's that I only smoke 'em while fishing!!! I was probably fishing that Pacifico out of the cooler....

Cheers to the good old days!

As always,
P.<*)))><

Hook - 2-14-2007 at 09:39 AM

Do Crookettes, Swisher Sweets, Havatampa Jewels and Backwoods qualify?

Probably not.

The concept of "high-quality" smoke has eluded me since the 70's, really.

Looking Good !

MrBillM - 2-14-2007 at 10:28 AM

A Cuban friend who was a Cigar Afficianado (aren't they all ?) introduced me to many good brands while we worked together. Your first photo reminds me of his admonition that one test of a good cigar was how long an ash it would hold. He and the other Cubans would sit around and not tap off the ash until it was about to fall (and sometimes did).

Bajajorge - 2-14-2007 at 10:41 AM

I enjoy a good Dominican Monte Cristo. In my opinion Cubans are just over priced and you're paying for the name, they never really impressed me, but it's always more fun to do something you're not allowed to. I just put the patch on a month ago, I guess my 2 or 3 cigar days are over.

Bob H - 2-14-2007 at 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajajorge
I enjoy a good Dominican Monte Cristo. In my opinion Cubans are just over priced and you're paying for the name, they never really impressed me...

I agree 100%... I buy all my cigars online.

Capt Mike! Mexray! Where are you?

Bob H

Stogies

Baja Red - 2-14-2007 at 12:47 PM

I like to have one on my patio or when golfing. I like the CAO Blacks, Romeo and Juliet Vintage, Rocky Patel 1992's and for flavored stogies (desert) CAO (Eileens Dream) , Kahlua,or Java. I usually order online thru Mike's cigars, Cigars International, or Famours Smoke. Mike's usually sell the more expensive ones. Looks like you've got a great burn going in the picture. Enjoy!! Baja Red

capt. mike - 2-14-2007 at 01:41 PM

i be here Bob..........i have developed a new affinity for swisher little cherries.......need to return to the great ones tho.
primero cubanos robustos from thompsons are my everyday puff at about 2 and change each. better get a box or 2 coming for whales trip on the 22nd!!

DENNIS - 2-14-2007 at 02:18 PM

Cigars smell like ......... Oh well, I'll stay out of it.

Bob H - 2-14-2007 at 03:17 PM

I have a few vendors I buy from, Thompson & Co., JR Cigar, Cuban Crafters, and Famous Smoke Shop.

http://www.thompsoncigar.com
http://www.jrcigars.com
http://www.cubancrafters.com (love the Cabinet Selection)
http://www.famous-smoke.com

Bob H

Slowmad - 2-14-2007 at 05:40 PM

I enjoy lighting off the occasional lawn pickle.

If someone else is paying, a Bolivar Bellicoso.
If I'm buying, a Padron Churchill.

4baja - 2-14-2007 at 05:59 PM

hoyo de montery maduro rothchild, yum yum!!!! :coolup:

QuePasaBaja - 2-14-2007 at 06:07 PM

Not really into them, but I brought a few from Cuba for a friend. Not like the fake cubans that are sold here.

Bob H - 2-14-2007 at 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paulina
Bedman!!
You got me, and here I'm telling Nomad's that I only smoke 'em while fishing!!! I was probably fishing that Pacifico out of the cooler....

Cheers to the good old days!

As always,
P.<*)))><

Paulina, great photo of you (that IS you, right?) I always like your little fish design....... <*)))><
Bob H

too late Dennis

capt. mike - 2-15-2007 at 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS
Cigars smell like ......... Oh well, I'll stay out of it.

you're in it..........

like what?

you have obviously been in the presence of those that choose to puff cheap stuff with additives, stale, tainted, poorly stored, flavored with sugars or - ,infected, the list goes on.

but heck - sure, some just don't like the smell of smoke no matter what.

when asked if i mind if someone wants to smoke, i say sure, if i can fart. Or just share one with me!! :lol:

[Edited on 2-15-2007 by capt. mike]

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vacaenbaja - 2-15-2007 at 01:19 PM

Fuente Shot Story with port in hand at Camp Gecko staring at the islands.

DENNIS - 2-15-2007 at 04:47 PM

Mike .......

I've tried to appreciate cigars, at least the smell, forever and just can't get past the smoldering land-fill aroma.
It's just me. I dont care for Scotch either.

Ken Bondy - 2-15-2007 at 05:26 PM

My current favorite is a Padron Torpedo, 1964 Anniversary Series, Maduro wrapper. Super smoke

Ken Bondy - 2-15-2007 at 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS
Mike .......

I've tried to appreciate cigars, at least the smell, forever and just can't get past the smoldering land-fill aroma.
It's just me. I dont care for Scotch either.

DENNIS - no cigars and no Scotch? How do you get through the day??

Bob H - 2-15-2007 at 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ken Bondy
My current favorite is a Padron Torpedo, 1964 Anniversary Series, Maduro wrapper. Super smoke

Ken, that one sounds just GREAT. I will have to try a five-pack with my next order. I like the Torpedo design a lot.
Thanks for the tip.
Bob H

Edit: This cigar is tough to find "in stock" I was able to fine one place that would sell me ONE. Here's the comment they made.... from http://www.showmeyourash.com

"This cigar was developed in commemoration of the 75th Birthday of Jose O. Padron. The goal behind the development of this line was to honor his lifetime of work in the tobacco industry. This was done by creating a cigar that captures some of his favorite characteristics in a full bodied smoke that combines complexity, balance and flavor. All tobacco used in this cigar has been aged for 5 years. If you can get your hands on a box or even a single cigar, by all means, do so."

[Edited on 2-16-2007 by Bob H]

Bob H - 2-15-2007 at 06:26 PM

Quote:

Cigarette smoke is one thing I cannot stand, but the aroma of a fine cigar just can't be beat... Maybe you've been sniff'n Hav-a-tampas, Dutch Masters, or somthing like that.
Bob H

rogerj1 - 2-15-2007 at 09:41 PM

It's a bonus going to Mexico to have access to Cubans. Unfortunately, most "Cuban" cigars sold in Mexico are not true Cubans. I had a fantastic Montecristo corona several weeks ago in Cabo. They have this nice area with a gas fire ring near the Passion nightclub at the Melia San Lucas where you can have a Margarita and enjoy a cigar. Mexican cigars are not too bad. The Te Amo Anniversario's can be tasty and are a lot less money than Cubans. There was a cigar made in Tijuana before the cigar boom got out of hand called Conquistador that was incredible. As good tobacco got harder to get, the cigars got worse and worse. I don't even know if the shop that sold them is still open. Anybody been to La Villa del Tabaco lately? The owners name was Rudy.

Bob H - 2-15-2007 at 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rogerj1
It's a bonus going to Mexico to have access to Cubans.

Actually, in my opinion, modern day Cuban cigars are not made like they were in the old days and are all way over priced. I buy cigars that are made in Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The prices are right and most are made by those families who defected from the Castro empowerment many years ago.
Bob H

Bob H - 2-18-2007 at 09:10 PM

It was great to hear from all of the cigar smokers out there.
Gracias, Bob H

alkijeff - 2-19-2007 at 09:12 AM

Bob, for the life of me, I can't remember if we enjoyed a cigar together while at Santa Inez or Coyote Beach a few years back. I just ordered two boxes of La Gloria Cubana Wavells for the next trip down.
Hope all is well with you and Audrey.
Jeff

Bob H - 2-19-2007 at 10:01 AM

Jeff, where have you been? When are you going down South? Send me an email at bajarover@yahoo.com
Bob H

paul-sf - 2-22-2007 at 11:30 PM

I'm a newbie here, but thought I'd chime in on this topic since cigars and baja are a great combination.
Best cigar moment I've ever had was a Ashton VSG torpedo on the upper deck in Cabo Pulmo after diving with a few hammerheads. The dive guides and other divers came over for an evening of grilled dorado taco's, guitars, and pacificos.

There is newish cigar bar in Cabo by JnJ called Hemingways. Authentic cubans (way overpriced), but you're paying for the atmosphere too I guess. There was a guy rolling cigars at the entrance that were actually pretty good. Cuban wrapper, mexican filler.

Second the vote for the PAM 64's. Some other fav's:
- Padron 5000
- El Rey del Mundo Robusto
- CAO Blacks
- Montecristo #2 white
- 5Vegas A
I usually travel with a tupperdor full of cigars to share while on the road. Most people who try cigars, smoke them waaaay too fast. 1 puff a minute is a good rule of thumb.

Also, I have to disagree on the cubans. The flavor isn't for everyone, but from the right vendor, the prices can compete with the non-cubans and the consistency is coming back.

Bob H - 2-23-2007 at 10:32 AM

Welcome aboard Paul.
Bob H

Mexitron - 2-23-2007 at 12:10 PM

My favorite smoke was a Cuban back in the late 80's along with a bottle of Sherry Port from 1898. One of those nights. Any Cuban I've had since then doesn't stand a chance.

My favorite everyday cigar is the La Paloma Reserva, Maduro Wrapper--for around $1.50 each from Thompson Cigar Co. they're hard to beat. Lots of those smoked in Baja eh pappy?

Rudy's

rayfornario - 2-23-2007 at 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rogerj1
It's a bonus going to Mexico to have access to Cubans. Unfortunately, most "Cuban" cigars sold in Mexico are not true Cubans. I had a fantastic Montecristo corona several weeks ago in Cabo. They have this nice area with a gas fire ring near the Passion nightclub at the Melia San Lucas where you can have a Margarita and enjoy a cigar. Mexican cigars are not too bad. The Te Amo Anniversario's can be tasty and are a lot less money than Cubans. There was a cigar made in Tijuana before the cigar boom got out of hand called Conquistador that was incredible. As good tobacco got harder to get, the cigars got worse and worse. I don't even know if the shop that sold them is still open. Anybody been to La Villa del Tabaco lately? The owners name was Rudy.

I go to Rudy's every Wednesday evening, have a group of friends i meet there. Rudy's is still in business but sadly, Rudy passed away last May. His wife Elena is determioned to keep Rudy's open. It is the only place to get real Cubans down in TJ and the atmosphere is great!
Ray

Bob H - 2-24-2007 at 09:32 PM

Quote:

Quoted by Rayfornario
I go to Rudy's every Wednesday evening, have a group of friends i meet there. Rudy's is still in business but sadly, Rudy passed away last May. His wife Elena is determioned to keep Rudy's open. It is the only place to get real Cubans down in TJ and the atmosphere is great!
Ray

How do you know they are REAL Cubans?

[Edited on 2-25-2007 by Bob H]

DENNIS - 2-24-2007 at 09:55 PM

Yeah -----

After 9/11 you can't be too careful, ya know.

rayfornario - 2-25-2007 at 02:12 PM

Everything in Rudy's store is real!!!!They all come with holograms on the boxes. After 10 yearsw I know a real cuban cigar. Factory reps come into the stores from time to time. If they find you selling countefeits, you are cut off. Rudy also organized trips to Cuba through TJ. We will miss him!
Ray

Bob H - 2-25-2007 at 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rayfornario
Everything in Rudy's store is real!!!!They all come with holograms on the boxes. After 10 yearsw I know a real cuban cigar. Factory reps come into the stores from time to time. If they find you selling countefeits, you are cut off. Rudy also organized trips to Cuba through TJ. We will miss him!
Ray

Thanks for the clarification Ray. Sounds like Rudy was a great guy.
Bob H

rayfornario - 2-26-2007 at 01:50 PM

A visit to Rudy's is a must for any cigar lover!
Ray

Martyman - 2-27-2007 at 12:53 PM

I like most of them Cohiba, Punch, Oaxacan, Humboldt, Hawaiian

pappy - 2-27-2007 at 01:55 PM

10-4 on the monterey's 4baja! i also liked te amo maduros but no longer available in my local smoke shop, and yes, mexitron, many a cigar we have shared over the trails and on the beaches!! when's the next trip???? :spingrin:

Minnow - 3-1-2007 at 10:54 AM

That is funny Captn. As you well know. I took that picture of you. You just looked so damn happy sitting in the town square there in Mulege puffing on your stogie.

My friend had me on a Cuban hunt in Ensenada last week. He prefered the Monte Cristo's #4. We bought them at at a few places, but finally he thought he found the real deal at the cigar shop downtown called Habanas. It was the only store we found that was totally devoted to cigars.

capt. mike - 3-1-2007 at 04:24 PM

yes, funny, agree Tom :lol:

- you know i had forgotten how i got that one. my wife hates that picture - was before i shed some kilos.
of course i have added some back again............ :smug:

DENNIS - 3-1-2007 at 07:05 PM

La Habana / Habana Banana

A store and pretty good restaurant in the middle of the mall at La Bufadora as well.