Siberian Bear Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Going to play a game of poker with friends and relatives, what would be a good choice of a smoke for it? Want it to be a long smooth smoke, flavorful enough to enjoy but not too strong(Partagas?) - not to distract from taking everyone's money . Planning to take one or two reps from the following list: 1. HDM EE - MLO DIC 2011- personal remarks: smooth but not enough flavor IMHO, past it's prime? 2. Partagas Lusi - OBM SEP 15 - never had one but I do enjoy D4 with some years on it, will it knock me out, too young? 3. HU Mag 50 - MUL NOV 14 - I've had Connie 1, Coronas Major and HUHC so far from HU line, enjoy Connie 1 the most, is Mag 50 a good representative? 4. HU Connie A - UTE ABR 16 - again never had one, see notes on HU above, which one is stronger, Mag 50 or Connie A? 5. RA Superiores - MUR ABR 13 - love RASS after some aging, never had Superiores before.
MrGlass Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 You can't really go wrong with anything you have listed there. But for what it's worth, the Partagas Lusitanias I had over Christmas (which was from 16) was absolutely fantastic and would be my first choice from your list, while the H. Upmann Connoisseur A would be a close second. 2
Fugu Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Let your poker skills determine the format.... That said, going with a DC could be part of the strategy... 3
Cmelle Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 I had a lusi on new years eve, probably similar date to yours, and I'd go with that. I remember thinking this would be a good cigar for a poker night or a bbq. 1
Cmelle Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 I actually had a superiores just before the lusi, and i didn't really enjoy it. It was the only one I've ever tried, so I'm not sure if it was a dud or not, but it came from rob. 1
dominattorney Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 I'd agree that you can't go wrong with anything on the list. However, I generally reach for a mag 50 or lusitania for my weekly card game. Punch double corona is also a solid choice. I've tried the epicure especial before, but I found that it does not last for the same length of time, so if you elect a shorter size, perhaps also bring a minuto or pc for a follow up stick. 2
Troels Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 I would think of the superiores as a stronger cigar - more so than the lusi i think 1
Danimalia Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 I love EEs, but I've always thought they smoked a little faster than I'd expect from a cigar of its size. Don't have much experience with Lusis, but DCs are good, poker game sized cigars. I'd probably go with that. No experience with the Connie A or Superiores, but I've only heard good things about them. 2
HarveyBoulevard Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 If you show up with a D6, they know you are no Doyle Brunson. If you show up with a DC, they know your at least liable to give them a run for their money... My poker face matches up with a D6 quite well. 2
Popular Post Jeremy Festa Posted February 9, 2017 Popular Post Posted February 9, 2017 I am the sort of person that insists on everyone smoking a cigar while we play. Even if they don't smoke. It is usually something small and punchy to make it look easy enough for them. While I smoke something larger and aged. And sip champagne while they drink whisky. Then everyone struggles and I win. It's not essentially cheating. But it works so well that I feel like it's cheating. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
Siberian Bear Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Danimalia said: I love EEs, but I've always thought they smoked a little faster than I'd expect from a cigar of its size. Agreed, last time I smoked EE and played cards I realized I'm burning the band in like 5 min, maybe 30 min, or 60, not sure
Williamos Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I am the sort of person that insists on everyone smoking a cigar while we play. Even if they don't smoke. It is usually something small and punchy to make it look easy enough for them. While I smoke something larger and aged. And sip champagne while they drink whisky. Then everyone struggles and I win. It's not essentially cheating. But it works so well that I feel like it's cheating. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhy not rock up with a minuto like a BCJ and a DC. Light the tiny cigar saying that this is while I win all your money, then pointing to the DC, that's for after. Watch as your poker adversaries tremble like wet Whippets on a cold, rainy day.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Siberian Bear Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for all your input, I'll probably go with Lusis and Connie A's. Simply because I have more of Connie A's vs. Mag 50's, otherwise it would be very hard to choose between these two.
Siberian Bear Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Williamos said: Why not rock up with a minuto like a BCJ and a DC. Light the tiny cigar saying that this is while I win all your money, then pointing to the DC, that's for after. Watch as your poker adversaries tremble like wet Whippets on a cold, rainy day. Hahaha, even better, a purito! I still have some Montes laying around Or be completely evil and offer them fresh BBFs while smoking aged EE
Dave001 Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 break out those montecristo A's and let lady luck smile upon thou but with those choices I do love the lusi's
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