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I like a good cigar, but in my book good isint necessairly expensive.
I second the mention of Baccarat as a good middle of the road cigar. I have had cuban seed cigars and just dont enjoy them.
My absolute favorite is Acid Nasty. They are a touch above medium but they are a bit pricey. I have to buy them by the box to get a good price. No more than I smoke though they last a good bit.
I just cleaned out my stock of other brands and took them to the gathering in Florida.
Nothing like the smell of smoking hickory, a good margurita or burbon and a good cigar.. Sounds like the makings of a country song.. :)
I forgot to mention that if you go to JR Cigars, they have a great selection of 'alternitives'. They're about 1/2 the price as the labeled brand, and smoke about the same.
I used to smoke cigars on a regular basis. Had to quit do to heart complications. Take a close look at the JR alternatives, I think you would be surprised on how good most of them are.
For my favorite, it had to be anything in the Partagas line.
I've got three humidors & a converted mini-fridge full of cigars. My favorite brands are Fuente, Partagas, La Gloria Cubana & Upton although I have a good variety of many others (even some Cubans, shhhh).
Interestingly after reading this post I recieved a offer from Cigars international on some drew estate goodies so I unhinged my wallet and sent off an order..
I love sipping port wine with my dad while I "slave" over the smoker. Dip the cigar butt in your port glass every third or fourth draw on it for a really fine smoke while you smoke. No particular brands to recommend off the top.
I don't think there's anything else that goes more hand in hand with tending to the smoker (other than one's drink of choice) than a good cigar.
I haven't had one since my daughter was born, but I am partial to La Unica 100#'s for their price for value, Ashton's (too expensive for me anymore) and Ted's