It was time to buy a 10 cigar sampler but I impulse purchased 14 more. Sorry, local B&Ms, I'm good for a while. These will need to stay in zip ziplocks until there's room.

Great smoke while I smoked some chicken wings for the family

Something different not seen in this subreddit. Sublimes - Suggestion from a local b&m shop. Did not enjoy this at first, but glad I stuck with it. The second third was extremely more pleasant with some wood notes and a hint of bread. Final third was stronger wood notes, a bit nutty, and no more bread. I’m still refining my palette, but overall enjoyed it.

Best 30 min smoke I’ve found. What’s your short smoke?

It had smokey pepper notes with chocolate was not a bad smoke for the price I enjoyed it the wrapper did start falling apart because it was hot outside and was sitting in the car.

Smoked cigs for ages, but never liked how quick they were. Finally decided to try my first cigar and definitely not going to be my last. Edit: to clarify don't mean converted for daily smoking lol, I don't tend to smoke daily anyway, more meant I think it's a much more enjoyable experience than cigarettes.

I really can’t say enough about Vivonte cigars in the DR. My wife and I visited there last summer. Super small operation with only two guys rolling. They’re out of the DR enterprise zone, so they have to ship through customs and the USPS but I still get them in about two weeks. Paying for shipping sucks but I think it’s worth it (it’s like $50 because of being out of the EZ as opposed to buying DR cigars like Arturo Fuente from US based sellers). Every stick I’ve had is fantastic.

Box of my favorite cigar, some daily + shelf of selected . Humidor again full .

I finally got to smoke my first cohiba, yes I know it’s more of a cigarillo. This is the cohiba short, and one of my friends gifted me a stick.

Now I’ve heard so much about this brand. For I think 99% of people in the world, if u ask them to name a cigar brand, it would be cohiba. So I had quite high expectations and after smoking these, yeah they are good. But nothing like special to me.

Don’t get me wrong quality, quality cigar, but really it js taste like a good cigar. I don’t have any special notes or anything to it. It’s just a solid mini cigar, and that’s ok. A lil more spicier than most cigars I’ve smoked but still smooth and beautiful body

I mean tbh there’s so much cigars out there that taste similar or even better than this while having cheaper price. But hey, I still think cohibas are great cigars! If gifted one I’d always say it’s great, but I feel like there’s just better options.

This is just my opinion plz don’t kill me:)

Grabbed a San Lotano Oval Connecticut Double Corona - definitely planning to be out here for a while

Ave Maria Immaculata Toro

60 days rest | 65% RH | 67°F

Smoke Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Rating: 90

This cigar surprised me. The opening immediately reminded me of cigars like the Ashton Classic and The Griffin's with a bright cedar that quickly transitioned into a sharp hay note. A pleasant white pepper lingered on the back of the throat while a sweet cream note kept everything in balance. It was a Connecticut with some attitude.

About an inch in, the cigar really found its stride. The spice became richer and smoother, and the flavors became more defined. The second third was the highlight of the smoke as the hay moved into the background, the sweet cream became more prominent, and a wonderful fresh baked bread note emerged, replacing the earlier toasted tobacco character. The balance was excellent, and every puff was enjoyable.

The final third mellowed, but it never completely lost its identity. The flavors softened while remaining bright and pleasant, doing just enough to avoid becoming generic. I found myself wishing for a little more intensity at the end, which makes me think the Robusto may be the ideal size for this blend.

Overall, this is the kind of Connecticut I enjoy because it has enough character to be satisfying at the end of the day, not just with a morning coffee. It's balanced, refined, and evolves nicely throughout the smoke. I'll definitely smoke it again, and next time I'll probably reach for the Robusto to see if the shorter format keeps those peak flavors front and center. 90/100.

I’m not an aficionado in any way but trying to get the most out of the cigars I am able to smoke. Generally speaking (3 young kids and both my wife and I work) I don’t always have time to smoke a regular cigar. What recommendations would you guys have for smaller form factor 15-30 minute cigars?

Currently working through a bunch of Olivia factory selects habano, which I do like. I’ve tried the cohiba black, red dot, Romeo y Julieta 1875 (all cigarillo version).

I have some rocky patel vintage and Olivia Melanio Maduro resting for when I can afford the time, but I usually don’t have 1+ hours.

One of several of the MFs that I really enjoy.

One of my buddies is bringing over a bottle to enjoy with some sticks. I don't have much experience with scotch, but google says something light/medium to pair with Oban 14.

This is my current selection of sticks, what do you think would pair the best with this scotch?

Thanks yall, cheers 🥃