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The Garman Cigar Thread
« on: February 29, 2012, 03:53:28 PM »
Hey Garman...tried a new stick the other day.  Though I would share.

Very Decent Smoke. Since the first... I have had about 4 more.  Medium to full bodied. Very smooth, I would draw a comparison to an Ashton VSG. Good smoke to the end. Avg price about $8.25 per stick.

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Re: The Garman Cigar Thread
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2012, 05:30:06 PM »
I've tried that before...  I think I smoked one at the last Big Smoke in Vegas.  I've been meaning to try it again sometime.  You've peaked my interest.  Lately, I've been sticking to a more regular lineup.  Anything Padron Maduro...  Torano Exodus 50 Year...  Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte...  Camacho Corojo...  La Gloria Serie N... 

A few relatively recent finds for me include...
- A cigar by Nestor Miranda (Miami Cigars) labeled as 1989.  I'd say that it's prolly a medium-to-full bodied as well.  I always get the Oscuro shade.
- Gurkha Master Select Robusto #4...  I picked up 20 on a closeout special and found them to be very good.  I think the reviews tend to be mixed, but I like it.  Unfortunately, I can't find them anywhere now.  Gurkha still makes a Master Select, but it seems that the size, shape and wrapper are different. 
- Cubao Maduro No. 5...  I tried one from somewhere and liked it.  Prolly on the fuller side of medium-to-full...  I've gone through 4-5 boxes over the last year. 
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« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2012, 08:43:09 PM »
I've tried that before...  I think I smoked one at the last Big Smoke in Vegas.  I've been meaning to try it again sometime.  You've peaked my interest.  Lately, I've been sticking to a more regular lineup.  Anything Padron Maduro...  Torano Exodus 50 Year...  Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte...  Camacho Corojo...  La Gloria Serie N... 

A few relatively recent finds for me include...
- A cigar by Nestor Miranda (Miami Cigars) labeled as 1989.  I'd say that it's prolly a medium-to-full bodied as well.  I always get the Oscuro shade.
- Gurkha Master Select Robusto #4...  I picked up 20 on a closeout special and found them to be very good.  I think the reviews tend to be mixed, but I like it.  Unfortunately, I can't find them anywhere now.  Gurkha still makes a Master Select, but it seems that the size, shape and wrapper are different. 
- Cubao Maduro No. 5...  I tried one from somewhere and liked it.  Prolly on the fuller side of medium-to-full...  I've gone through 4-5 boxes over the last year.

I love love love Cubao one of my favorite smokes. Probably the closest thing I smoke that compares to a Cuban.

Not a big fan of the Gurkas. I feel like they are too mass produced. I am a full bodied smoker but I want them to be smooth as well and of the Gurkas that I have had they seem to be harsh and by the middle to end taste like shit.

Miranda makes a good smoke and the label looks familiar, I will have to try.

As for the others you mentioned Padron is my go to cigar, I have never had a bad one. They are the epitome of consistent quality and taste. La Gloria I prefer the R, I have tried three N's and wasn't overly impressed.

Lately I have been on an Oliva kick. The series V and Nub Maduros. Also Brickhouse and La Gloria Cubana EE  have been flowing.   I just recently tried the new Air Bender by La Flora Dominicana it was meh, I probably wouldn't waste my time again.
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Re: The Garman Cigar Thread
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2012, 09:48:22 PM »
Garman or Tarheel, will there be a chance to try a nice stick at the X BB outing or is it going to be next to impossible?
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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2012, 07:22:33 AM »
Garman or Tarheel, will there be a chance to try a nice stick at the X BB outing or is it going to be next to impossible?


We'll be having them on the ride.  I guess weather will determine the other.
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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2012, 09:18:32 AM »

We'll be having them on the ride.  I guess weather will determine the other.

This is true.  S'posed to be a stormy mofo Saturday.
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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2012, 09:39:30 AM »
This is true.  S'posed to be a stormy mofo Saturday.

usually is with this cloud.
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2012, 09:42:43 AM »
This is true.  S'posed to be a stormy mofo Saturday.

Good thing for me. Alcohol is already wet so no harm.
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« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2012, 11:08:12 AM »
Garman or Tarheel, will there be a chance to try a nice stick at the X BB outing or is it going to be next to impossible?

As Sani mentioned it'll be dependent on the weather; the smoking light will be on on the way down and back to Auburn in my vehicle or Sani's; maybe we can find a place that is cigar friendly but I think the smoke-nazis have sterilized Auburn unfortunately.
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« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2012, 11:24:11 AM »
Hey Garman...tried a new stick the other day.  Though I would share.

Very Decent Smoke. Since the first... I have had about 4 more.  Medium to full bodied. Very smooth, I would draw a comparison to an Ashton VSG. Good smoke to the end. Avg price about $8.25 per stick.

Overall impression 88

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GarMan was right about getting one of those at the Big Smoke Las Vegas; it was very a very smooth, mature medium to my palate.

I've been enjoying the Room 101 cigars lately; tried one at the Big Smoke last year and I was pleasantly surprised at the taste and olor, I've been smoking them ever since.  Been getting back into Trinidad and Montecristo lately too.
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« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2012, 11:25:24 AM »
As Sani mentioned it'll be dependent on the weather; the smoking light will be on on the way down and back to Auburn in my vehicle or Sani's; maybe we can find a place that is cigar friendly but I think the smoke-nazis have sterilized Auburn unfortunately.

Drink alcohol and you have no dilemma.
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« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2012, 11:27:16 AM »
Drink alcohol and you have no dilemma.

I'm in agreeance with that although my liver is not.
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2012, 11:30:32 AM »
I'm in agreeance with that although my liver is not.

Now, when have you ever listening to that poor bastard?

I think I will bring a few choice lick-her samplings Saturday. I mean, AUT1 has to have something GOOD to drink and Snags will need something to go with his fine coke product.
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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2012, 11:45:03 AM »
Now, when have you ever listening to that poor bastard?

I think I will bring a few choice lick-her samplings Saturday. I mean, AUT1 has to have something GOOD to drink and Snags will need something to go with his fine coke product.

As a matter of fact, I was just thinking about what to bring to slip in the game.  Been sipping on Maker's and delicious coke product this week.  Oh, on a side note, I went in my favorite lick-her establishment a few days ago and the owner and a friend of mine had been "testing" out a few of the newer burrbinz they had gotten in.  They seemed happy.

Anywho, we got to talking about different lick-hers and they asked me had I tried Crown Black.  As I've said before, not a big fan of the Crown because being the delicious coke product mixer that I am, I haven't found anything it goes well with.  Straight up, I admit it's smooth but I just don't do much skrate up drinking.  They popped the lid on a bottle of Black and poured me up a glass.  Holy shiot, that stuff is smooth as glass.  Zero bite.  I was happy then too. 
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« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2012, 12:03:15 PM »
Garman or Tarheel, will there be a chance to try a nice stick at the X BB outing or is it going to be next to impossible?
Well, I'll bring some just in case.  My Altadis connection sent me a box of H. Upmann Cameroon Churchills for the first TigerX roundball outing.  Unfortunately, most of the gurlz who attended didn't seem interested.  Pot was apparently OK, but cigars were just too icky and yucky for them.  Anyway, I'll bring what's left of that box along with some others...  Yes, I still have the box, reserved for events like this, aging in my humidor.  They tend to be more mild to medium, but they get better as you smoke. 
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« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2012, 12:35:57 PM »
I love love love Cubao one of my favorite smokes. Probably the closest thing I smoke that compares to a Cuban.

Not a big fan of the Gurkas. I feel like they are too mass produced. I am a full bodied smoker but I want them to be smooth as well and of the Gurkas that I have had they seem to be harsh and by the middle to end taste like shit.

Miranda makes a good smoke and the label looks familiar, I will have to try.

As for the others you mentioned Padron is my go to cigar, I have never had a bad one. They are the epitome of consistent quality and taste. La Gloria I prefer the R, I have tried three N's and wasn't overly impressed.

Lately I have been on an Oliva kick. The series V and Nub Maduros. Also Brickhouse and La Gloria Cubana EE  have been flowing.   I just recently tried the new Air Bender by La Flora Dominicana it was meh, I probably wouldn't waste my time again.

I tend to agree wiff you on teh Gurkhas.  I've had some shitty, bland or mediocre ones in the past, but this one is pretty good.  I'm down to my last 5, and I've resorted to treating them like my OpusX or Cuban stash now...  At least, until I can find another supply of 'em.

La Gloria Wavell Maduro was my staple cigar for years.  In fact, anything by El Credito has been fairly good.  Although, I don't know what's happening since Ernesto turned the company over to General and left to start his own company.  I find the quality slipping, and the prices have been increasing.  Regarding Ernesto, his new cigars aren't bad.  I've smoked a few now.  The very first one was a little under-aged, and I could sense too much ammonia in the filler.  The last several have been pretty good. 

Oliva's have been hit or miss to me.  I do like the Serie V, but the others have just been alright.

Regarding La Flor Dominica, I've been a fan of their Ligero and Double Ligeros for years.  The Chisels work well for me.  As for the Air Bender, I thought the exact same thing as you.  It wasn't what I was expecting, and I thought it was a little bland compared to their others.  I also think the Coranado is very good...

Tarheel's been smoking those damn Tatianas lately.  Every time he comes around, it smells like he's making cookies or brownies.  And, he luvs teh grape cigars... 
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2012, 01:26:52 PM »
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Tarheel's been smoking those damn Tatianas lately.  Every time he comes around, it smells like he's making cookies or brownies.  And, he luvs teh grape cigars...


I do seem to recall that you showed up at The Winchester with a box of wine and cream flavored cigars one poker night.  Of course, they'd probably compliment nicely that Colt 45 that Lurking Tiger bought over.
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« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2012, 01:29:05 PM »
Now, when have you ever listening to that poor bastard?

I think I will bring a few choice lick-her samplings Saturday. I mean, AUT1 has to have something GOOD to drink and Snags will need something to go with his fine coke product.

We'll probably have a few choice drinks too and, I'm sure, Sani will have the infamous cushion.
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« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2012, 01:35:21 PM »

I do seem to recall that you showed up at The Winchester with a box of wine and cream flavored cigars one poker night.  Of course, they'd probably compliment nicely that Colt 45 that Lurking Tiger bought over. 

I was just sumplimentin' yo com'lection...  Don't hate a brutha!
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« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2012, 01:40:10 PM »
I was just sumplimentin' yo com'lection...  Don't hate a brutha!


Well, we allow all kinds in The Winchester but I have to be a little strict on those "urban" cigars and drinks that you and LT like so much.
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The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
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-Milton Friedman

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'
-Ronald Reagan

When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.
-Thomas Jefferson