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Title: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: optiato on September 30, 2008, 02:20:24 PM
Is it time to go home yet?  The cigar is sitting here on my desk and I can hear the scotch calling my name.

So who here likes what when it comes to cigars?
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: River on September 30, 2008, 02:42:52 PM
Oooohh, sign me up for a cuban Romeo y Julietta...and don't tell anyone else.  I'm not supposed to like cigars.



But I do.

[clap]
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Monsterlover on September 30, 2008, 03:10:12 PM
I don't smoke them, but they occasionally smell ok
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Got Duc on September 30, 2008, 03:32:01 PM
Gurkha = Awesome smoke  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Slag on September 30, 2008, 03:44:14 PM
The G3 is fantastic. Nothing like a triple ligero cigar  [thumbsup]

My fav brand is La Flor Dominicana  ;D
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Got Duc on September 30, 2008, 03:50:14 PM
Favorite brand Rocky Patel
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: ZLTFUL on September 30, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
Oooo that reminds me...I have a Padron 1926 that needs to be fired...or even this pesky Oliva Serie V...
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: rgramjet on September 30, 2008, 04:47:40 PM
Bolivar Belicosa Habana tied with Arturo Fuente Short Story....all depends on how much time I have...
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Porsche Monkey on September 30, 2008, 05:37:03 PM
I had a swisher sweet once.
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 30, 2008, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: River on September 30, 2008, 02:42:52 PM
Oooohh, sign me up for a cuban Romeo y Julietta...and don't tell anyone else.  I'm not supposed to like cigars.



But I do.

[clap]

Oh really now?!?  Hehehe... [evil]
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: sert duc on September 30, 2008, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: ZLTFUL on September 30, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
Oooo that reminds me...I have a Padron 1926 that needs to be fired...or even this pesky Oliva Serie V...

I just finished smoking a Serie V

I like the CAO Gold a lot too.
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Dxomas on October 01, 2008, 07:47:55 AM
Cigars are cool... I got bored one night and shot a few of my favs.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/SGV2a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/WorkofArt2a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/1992a2.jpg)

And a few more in my humidor...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/DSC_3150.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/DSC_3149.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/DSC_3142.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/DSC_3145.jpg)
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: optiato on October 01, 2008, 08:06:56 AM
Ok, now I'm envious...
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: rgramjet on October 01, 2008, 08:23:55 AM
Smoking cigars becomes a daily occurrance when I let my humidor get that full.  Its nice to have  dozens of perfectly humidified tasty smokes at ones disposal.   [thumbsup]

Nowadays Ill stock up with 5-10 cigars per month max.
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Dxomas on October 01, 2008, 08:59:02 AM
Cigarbid... It's a slippery slope!  [evil]

I never pay more then 25% of retail.   [bacon]
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Dxomas on October 01, 2008, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: rgramjet on October 01, 2008, 08:23:55 AM
Smoking cigars becomes a daily occurrance when I let my humidor get that full.  Its nice to have  dozens of perfectly humidified tasty smokes at ones disposal.   [thumbsup]

Nowadays Ill stock up with 5-10 cigars per month max.

The photos above are just one of two humidors...
This is the top shelf of my second.  [beer]

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/DSC_3141.jpg)
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: ZLTFUL on October 01, 2008, 09:10:54 AM
If you could see me, you would see me wipe a single tear of joy from my eye...
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: rgramjet on October 01, 2008, 09:51:49 AM
Dammit, Im out of Short Stories.......now Im Jonesin!
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: MrFryMoto on October 01, 2008, 12:12:25 PM
i finally tried a Nub last night

overall [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Slag on October 01, 2008, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: MrFry on October 01, 2008, 12:12:25 PM
i finally tried a Nub last night

overall [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

My problem with the Nub is that it is over right as it is getting good. It really needs another inch.
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: optiato on October 01, 2008, 12:37:27 PM
Oh yeah, and Gurkha was pretty darned tasty.

I've thought about trying a pipe just for the heck of it...
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: MrFryMoto on October 01, 2008, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: optiato on October 01, 2008, 12:37:27 PM
Oh yeah, and Gurkha was pretty darned tasty.

I've thought about trying a pipe just for the heck of it...

IMO pipes are nice
very different smoke than cigars, but a nice change


Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: hyphen on October 01, 2008, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: optiato on September 30, 2008, 02:20:24 PM
Is it time to go home yet?  The cigar is sitting here on my desk and I can hear the scotch calling my name.

So who here likes what when it comes to cigars?

i'm a huge fan of padrons (as are most cigar afficianados).  vsgs, esgs, the cao brazilias and upmann cameroons.  i'm really partial to cameroon and maduro wraps. 

i also noticed that someone posted pics of the 5 vegas series A...they're by far my favorite cheap smoke of all time.  for a little less than $5 a stick you get better flavor and better quality smoke than a lot of $10-$15 cigars. 
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: moto-zen on October 01, 2008, 01:04:47 PM
Quote from: Slag on October 01, 2008, 12:31:35 PM
My problem with the Nub is that it is over right as it is getting good. It really needs another inch.
That's what she said!


What would you guys recommend to a beginning cigar fan?

Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Dxomas on October 01, 2008, 01:24:05 PM
Quote from: blac9 on October 01, 2008, 01:04:47 PM
That's what she said!


What would you guys recommend to a beginning cigar fan?



Personally I'd recommend the La Aurora Robusto (mild to medium), The Perdomo Slow-Aged 826 Robusto Maduro (Medium) and the Vegas5 A.
Any Fuente in the Hemingway line.

As of late my preferences are Nicaraguan.

Check out cigarbid dot com. A buck a stick for Perdomo, La Aroura and Vegas 5's... Bid and don't get crazy, there is always good deals. I bid 5 to 9 bucks for a five pack 9 for really good ones.

Check out here for ratings and reviews. http://www.top25cigar.com/reviewdatabase/index.asp?showprod=yes&pkID=22

Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: hyphen on October 01, 2008, 01:24:19 PM
Quote from: blac9 on October 01, 2008, 01:04:47 PM
That's what she said!


What would you guys recommend to a beginning cigar fan?


try the 5 vegas series A (cinco vegas, not five vegas).  its a good daily smoke and relatively mild.  the problem i think many people make when getting into cigars is immediately going to the heavy hitters.  if you don't acquire the taste for a cigar then they will turn you off very quickly.  the padron 6000 is a medium smoke that would be good for a first cigar as well.  and if you want something a bit on the shorter side, try a a cao criollo.

Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: rgramjet on October 01, 2008, 01:51:20 PM
In my shop we just fabricated a storm door out of Spanish Cedar.....gave me an idea for a solid, Spanish Cedar Humidor.  Any reasons not to do this?

Sorry about the threadjack..
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Got Duc on October 01, 2008, 01:59:25 PM
Quote from: Dxomas on October 01, 2008, 09:03:23 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Dxomas/DSC_3141.jpg)

What Humidity gauge is that?
Title: Re: Picked up a Gurkha G3 to try tonight (Cigar)
Post by: Dxomas on October 02, 2008, 06:48:02 AM
Quote from: GotDuc on October 01, 2008, 01:59:25 PM
What Humidity gauge is that?

I couldn't find a link on my home computer... It was a few years ago when I picked up two. I think it's a DH-1236 something.

I can't remember.