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Offline goodfellow

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Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« on: October 22, 2018, 04:28:12 PM »
I'm not an aficionado by any means, but I do like to smoke a good cigar every now and then when I'm done working on a project on the house or in the garage. I usually reserve some relaxing time in the garage after all the work is done and the tools are put away to smoke a cigar along with a good beverage such as a port, strong coffee, beer, or red wine. 

If there are others on this site who enjoy the same, then we may want to share some insights/recommendations as to what we consider a good smoke and/or beverage combination.

I just finished working on the Mazda truck to reinstall a rebuilt PS pump and new lines. Today's choice was a very affordable Dominican Cusano CC 6x52 Torpedo coupled with a 2001 Vincent Arroyo Cabernet Reserve. The cigar is not a very complex smoke and doesn't have an overpowering taste, but excels with a beautiful woodsy aroma that compliments the taste of the excellent Cabernet.  The aroma of the smoke and premium taste of the wine is a great way to end the day.

Cheers!!!

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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2018, 05:42:07 PM »
No fine cigars and wine for me. I'm just not as refined as GF. ;D

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2018, 05:49:30 PM »
No fine cigars and wine for me. I'm just not as refined as GF. ;D

LOL -- I had a Yuengling Lager and a Perfecto yesterday with my neighbor - yes, we are refined!!  :)) :))

Offline kwoswalt99

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2018, 05:50:58 PM »
What about cigarettes?

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2018, 06:55:47 PM »
I don't smoke cigars. Tried it a couple times but it's not for me. I almost never drink alcohol and when I do it's usually vodka or maybe peppermint schnapps. At one time I drank Southern Comfort but like anyone who's ever drank it I have a Southern Comfort story and haven't touched it since. Don't like wine at all.
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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2018, 07:01:25 PM »
Yep I endulge every now and then. Also enjoy a pipe from time to time, my grandfather smoked pipe.

Just picked up some on Friday.

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2018, 07:56:07 PM »
Excellent Tim!!

Offline john k

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2018, 08:12:55 PM »
Back in my Army days,  would have a Swisher Sweet pretty often.  Just can't smoke anything these days,  but get a whiff of a good cigar and enjoy it second hand.  Day by day, don't do any drinking these days.   Used to enjoy a beer or glass of wine after supper.  Always dark wine,  or Burgandy,  never learned to drink the white wines. 

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2018, 08:58:57 AM »
I usually enjoy a good drink when i smoke -- both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Some folks enjoy a pipe or cigar without the drink, but I find the combination to be most pleasant for my taste.

What do you guys drink with your cigars, cigs, and/or pipes? I know some folks can't get up in the morning without having a strong coffee and a cigarette. My former co-worker some 20 years ago was like that. Unless he had a cigarette and a few cups of extra strong coffee, he was unapproachable in the early hours of the workday. He said that he picked up the habit during his days in Vietnam.

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2018, 09:06:35 AM »
Depends on the cigar or pipe blend. Most pipe blends pair well beer.

Depending on the cigar I'll pair with a an IPA or a stout, a medium to full cigar I'll pair with liquor. Usually a bourbon or Scotch

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2018, 04:49:30 PM »
I  don't drink, smoke or chew, or go with girls that do :))     

At least not anymore



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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2018, 04:53:46 PM »
I  don't drink, smoke or chew, or go with girls that do :))     

At least not anymore

Right in the hotbed of yuengling  and no indulging?  Hmmmm.........
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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2018, 05:42:42 PM »
I  don't drink, smoke or chew, or go with girls that do :))     

At least not anymore

Right in the hotbed of yuengling  and no indulging?  Hmmmm.........
I think he quit after running over on twoany toolboxes

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2018, 04:23:53 PM »
I  don't drink, smoke or chew, or go with girls that do :))     

At least not anymore

Right in the hotbed of yuengling  and no indulging?  Hmmmm.........

Gave it up about 2 years ago.  Liked more then I should.  Miss it a bit but I likely have had my share over time :))

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Re: Any cigar smokers on the GG?
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2018, 02:57:48 PM »
Depends on the cigar or pipe blend. Most pipe blends pair well beer.

Depending on the cigar I'll pair with a an IPA or a stout, a medium to full cigar I'll pair with liquor. Usually a bourbon or Scotch

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You're a man after my own heart Tim. Those seem like excellent choices, and almost what I would have chosen as well. I can't do much Scotch, but a good Irish single malt, or a premium bourbon will do just fine.

Last week at a friend's house, and while the women were talking in the kitchen, the men went to the garage and enjoyed some cigars and coffee. The guy has a commercial grade Lavazza coffee machine in his garage -- strong Italian coffee/espresso and cigars work very well together.