Who likes a good cigar?   

I recently dipped my toes in the water and it surprised me how much I enjoyed it.  I never expected it.  I bought a few to celebrate an event with my sons and now I think I’m officially one of those guys. 

I do not and will not smoke them but I love the smell.  They remind me of my grandpa.

10 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

I do not and will not smoke them but I love the smell.  They remind me of my grandpa.

Oh yeah I completely understand that.  Funny how we can be transformed back in time when our senses are piqued.  A smell, a taste or an old song can resurrect memories and take us back to a time or place we enjoyed a lifetime ago.  That can be very comforting and full of good memories.  

@Ram is a cigar aficionado if my memory serves. 

I like a good Kuba Kuba from time to time. 

10 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

I like a good Kuba Kuba from time to time. 

I tried one and it was too sweet for me. It’s the only infused cigar I think I have tried.   I’m still just exploring trying to see what I like.  I seem to enjoy the spicier offerings.  Had a Rocky Patel Edge in Maduro wrapper that was very good.  

3 hours ago, Watusi said:

I tried one and it was too sweet for me. It’s the only infused cigar I think I have tried.   I’m still just exploring trying to see what I like.  I seem to enjoy the spicier offerings.  Had a Rocky Patel Edge in Maduro wrapper that was very good.  

That’s why I like them because of the sweetness. Honestly those are the only ones I smoke with any consistency. Haven’t found any others I like so far. 

14 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

That’s why I like them because of the sweetness. Honestly those are the only ones I smoke with any consistency. Haven’t found any others I like so far. 

As a rule I am much more of a savory and spicy fan than I am of sweets.  I like black coffee, peppery, spicy foods, etc.  I don't eat a lot of sweets.  And I find those culinary traits carrying over to my cigar preferences.  Not sure if that holds true for everybody or if I am the exception.

13 minutes ago, Watusi said:

As a rule I am much more of a savory and spicy fan than I am of sweets.  I like black coffee, peppery, spicy foods, etc.  I don't eat a lot of sweets.  And I find those culinary traits carrying over to my cigar preferences.  Not sure if that holds true for everybody or if I am the exception.

That's interesting, because I am the same in terms of food, definitely a savory guy, and I don't eat many sweets. But those Kuba's hit the spot for me. 

Sounds like I definitely need to branch out and try some different ones!

On 8/13/2025 at 7:02 AM, Watusi said:

@Ram is a cigar aficionado if my memory serves. 

Your memory is like a steel vault.  I am an aficionado. 

 

14 minutes ago, Ram said:

Your memory is like a steel vault.  I am an aficionado. 

 

Vault full of money. ?‍☠️

2 minutes ago, theguru said:

Vault full of money. ?‍☠️

Just seems the hobbies I like are the most expensive hobbies on earth:  Bourbon, Cigars and golf. 

5 hours ago, theguru said:

Vault full of money. ?‍☠️

The walking humor machine strikes again. 

5 hours ago, Ram said:

Your memory is like a steel vault.  I am an aficionado. 

 

I am sure I would benefit from your experience.

On 8/13/2025 at 7:00 AM, Watusi said:

Oh yeah I completely understand that.  Funny how we can be transformed back in time when our senses are piqued.  A smell, a taste or an old song can resurrect memories and take us back to a time or place we enjoyed a lifetime ago.  That can be very comforting and full of good memories.  

No doubt.   When my grandparents moved out of their house and into a condo I got one of the loveseats that were in their family room and set it in my bedroom as a place to sit and watch TV.  Every time I sat down the aroma of stogies came wafting out and I was 5 years old again hanging out at their house with my cousins.