Cigar and Pipe Lounge

[Andrew, Jr.]

Thanks Jack!

I am trying out a new tobacco called Holiday Blend. It is more cherry than anything else. What do you smoke? And what is your favorite pipe?

When I smoke either my pipe or a cigar, I like a good drink or a cup of coffee. It just taste sooo much better that way.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I have a corn cob, and a Duke by Dr. Grabow. My Grandfather smoked a pipe, and gave me my first corn cob pipe that I still have. I smoke it every once and a while. It is more sentimental than anything else to me.

I use a sweet oil and clean up the pipes once a year. I just dump the ashes out. I never thought about repacking them. I don't have that tool. Maybe Santa will surprise me this year. I also don't use filters on my pipes. Wayyy to much work for me. I just smoke.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Jack,

That is how my Grandfather cleaned his pipes! Just reg. table salt & alcohol. I totally forgot about that. It reminds me of how he put peanuts in coke to eat. Just very simple and direct.

Thanks for the wonderful memories.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Jack,

I got some cigar goodies. I got a pipe tool, and a tin of tobacco. I am not sure of what it is. I am still working on the first bag of holiday blend. It smells so good.

I hope Santa was good to you and our brothers/sisters who also smoke pipes and cigars.

Love,
Andrew

[Andrew, Jr.]

Bump de Bump Bump

[Andrew, Jr.]

Hey Everyone!

How is everyone doing? Anyone smoking anything new or old?

Linus, what did you get from NineDeep? Did you go with a shirt, jacket, or robe?

I hope everyone is doing well.

Happy Smokes,
Andrew

[Linus]

Hehe.. I never did get anything from NineDeep.

That said, I did find a new cigar manufacturer that I do recommend: Flatbed Cigars. I just had, last night, their Peacemaker cigar (takes about 3 hours to smoke!!) and gotta say it was awesome. I didn't even notice the 3 hours go by. I'll definitely be ordering from them in the future.

[Linus]

Originally Posted by Jackhammer

Believe it or not my favorite pipe is the corncob, smokes sweet and cool.

I don't spend a lot on my pipes, all 13 or 15 I own are low brand old school stand by's. Where the draw hole is drilled in the bowl is what Im looking for.
You want it as low to the bottom as possible.

My wife took me down to the Tobacco shop this weekend and I gathered up my selection of 2oz baggies of smoke. I was disappointed to learn my Dunhill Early Morning Pipe Tobacco was discontinued.

I did grab
Midnight
Alaborg
Blueberry Muffin

Im not one for wild flavors but the Blueberry Muffin is off the hook.

I agree a cup of French Roast makes it all taste a little better

Hrmm.. Jack, when you're back let me know if you want some of the Dunhill Early Morning or Nightcap. I managed to get a couple of tins of this. I did try to find some Chinese made pipes when I was in Beijing but couldn't find a store (if I wanted Chinese cigarettes that was no problem but cigars and/or pipes were hard to find).

[Starbuck]

Hello fellow cigar smokers!

I started smoking cigars to have something in common with my mate at the time. Come to find out, I like it! I prefer coffee infused cigars, the latest one is Isla Del Sol (I think)...it is smooooth and tastes soooo good. I've also come to realize I prefer lighting my cigars with a match rather than a lighter, it just tastes better.

[Linus]

Originally Posted by Starbuck

Hello fellow cigar smokers!

I started smoking cigars to have something in common with my mate at the time. Come to find out, I like it! I prefer coffee infused cigars, the latest one is Isla Del Sol (I think)...it is smooooth and tastes soooo good. I've also come to realize I prefer lighting my cigars with a match rather than a lighter, it just tastes better.

Ah.. you might like Drew Estates' other coffee/chocolate ones: Tabak Especial.

And yes, on the matches. Although a good butane lighter also works well (these are different than the disposal lighters which leave a fuel after taste)

[Andrew, Jr.]

I enjoy aromatic blends most of all. English blends are a definite no. And the non-aromatic blends are just ok.

Anyone else?

[Starbuck]

This may sound like a stupid question, but I've only smoked cigars, never a pipe. So, what's the difference between a pipe and a cigar? I'm interested in getting a pipe and I like coffee flavored tobacco, what kind of tobacco would anyone suggest?

[mountainbikedyke]

Linus- thanks for the head up on this thread (Did a search, but nothing came up.).

My fave cigar to date is the Diesel Shorty Unlimited. Also like Ghurka (Dragon and Evil). Also, the Man O War Ruination is tasty. I will usually smoke a Maduro and especially Oscuro. Definitely want to have some food in your belly with those Oscuro.

A good wheat ale or IPA makes a nice cigar companion...

Will check out your blog!