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As the weather warms up and the Ice Age in the the northern US ends, why not have nominations for the best yard gars that are actually worth smoking and at a suitable price?
Nica Libre anyone?
And I picked up a box of Bueso Odysseys at $2 apiece on the Devil Site.:stogie:
Sosa Wavell is my yard gar. Odyssey as well is a good choice. Bahia Red Label I hear is not bad. I say anything that stays lit, requires no attention, and is worthy of tossing if you are not done doing what you are doing.
If you are on CBid, you can get a ton of $2 sticks or less for 5ers. I have gotten some stupid deals on some sticks. I once got $9 sticks for $5 for a 5er. The picture didn't match the description and the auction was of the description.
Nica Libre, Bahia Maduros, Perdomo Lot 826, and Diesel UHC fit the bill for me. All good, all under $3 a stick.
I may give Schizo a shot as I can get them for $2-$3 here locally in the robusto size. It would be a nice local option if I somehow run out.
I just ordered a 15 of "Nicaraguan 90+" from the devils site, they are supposedly Oliva's without the band. Spent 22 bucks on it, even if they suck I'm not out much.
I check this page just about every day or so: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/c...ro-laced-2nds/
I go with the Liga F Gordos. You gotta be on it! Once they get stock in it moves quickly. Best bargain in the cigar universe IMHO.
Not to derail this thread, but do all of you actually smoke cigars while doing yard work? I've never found that enjoyable, regardless of the quality of the cigar. I understand that's not the point of the thread, just curious.
I'll smoke the Sosa Gold Label robustos quite a bit while in the yard....Quote:
Originally Posted by Horseshoe
Gran Habano Vintage 2002. You can get them from the C-Bid for about $33 for a bundle of 20 (either robustos or churchills) if you are patient. They show up on free fall frequently as well as the regular auctions. My go-to lawn mowing cigar.
Only because I am on a riding mower, if I was pushing a mower, hell no.Quote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
I do while blowing leaves(I use a commercial backpack blower), and I would if I used a riding mower.Quote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
I do. Mowing 5 acres on a riding lawn mower is a good few hours of smoke time. Now physical yard work, no. The cigar always goes out or I find myself puffing non stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psp5jdsool.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
I do when I mow, but not doing any other yard work. The only thing propelling my mower is my legs. It takes a couple of hours, and I'm always in need of a shower afterwards anyway - so it's perfect smoking time for me. The yard isn't flat, and has quite a few trees to work around, but I make it work. I smoke cheap, mild to medium bigger sticks - toros, belicosos, gordos. Typically 5 Vegas, La Perla Habana, CAO - that type of stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
that ad is great...EL Stankos LOL.
J L Piedra Cazadores or Cremas. Solid if one dimensional Cuban for well under $2 a stick.
CI has them for 2 'n change, once you find that you like them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hardheaded
I'm a fan of Nica Libre, Sancho Panza's double maduro, and La Habana Black Pearls.
And no, I don't use yard-gars for doing yard work. I smoke them while playing golf.
Bahias get listed a lot. Never had one. Which one is recommended?Quote:
Originally Posted by Horseshoe
Absolute geniusQuote:
Originally Posted by UncleFesterESQ
Bahia red and Nica Libre are mine. I use a yard gar when cutting grass or shoveling snow.
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Originally Posted by wabashcr
I will smoke while riding the mower hell yeah. Churchill size nica libre is great as it stays lit and stands up well flavor-wise against the dirt/dust/grass of mowing.
Benchmade by Ashton. These are a Pepin cigar. Full of flavor and hard to beat at less than $3 a stick. I have been praising these on the cigar sites for years.
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Originally Posted by LAN CERO
No no man, a buck and change, $27 for 20 on the robusto all day long!
Over the winter, I stocked a few brands I know I like for the coming yard 'gar season: Gran Habano Vintage 2002 robustos and Azteca Fuerte Torpedoes plus some 5 Vegas Classic robustos. And though more in price but really not a whole lot better, imho, I think the Latitude Zero torpedoes I have will fit the bill for this, too.
Heck, yeah. What better excuse to walk around the yard smoking a stogie? "Hey, honey, I gotta go do some things in the yard", I say. We both now know a cigar will be involved but I get away with it just the same. Hey, wait a minute, you think maybe she Likes me being out of the house? Nah, couldn't be. :stogie:Quote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by wabashcr
I do tend to drool a bit and get occasional blast of smoke up the nose, but yes :)
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Originally Posted by Bruck
Lol thanks for admitting that, I too drool like a dog when I'm trying to hold a smoke in my mouth while the hands are busy.
Meanwhile, Bruck's list of good cheapies:
Cabo Classic
Gurkha Park Avenue
Nica Libre
5 Vegas Gold
Schizo
Bahia Red
Bahia Blue
John Bull
Graycliff G2
5 Vegas classic
Buenaventura
Bahia Trinidad
My definition of a cheapie: I can get it on Cbid or CI consistently for under $2 a stick. I've been picking up 5ers there for $4 & $5 lately.
If you expand the definition to under $3 a stick on cbid, well, now we're talking about nearly every stick in my collection!
Same here....cigars make me salivate like pavlov's dog.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruck
I've got a special place in my heart for yard gars. And the ones listed in this tread are some of the best. I'll throw in the Finck's Havanna Blend and the Flor de Oliva (with a year rest). My cheap ass gets some kinda weird internal jollies out of smoking and loving a cigar that costs me like 1/10 of the ones in my "special" humi. I've found myself saying "man, this is a great cigar at any price" way more often than I've said "well, that was a waste of two dollars and an hour."
You my friend have discovered the cheapskate dialectic :)Quote:
Originally Posted by B daddy
This! Shoot, with a year on them they become heavenly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Horseshoe
Also, 5 Vegas Series A isn't too bad either.
Bruck: You a Yooper? Your avatar is strikingly familiar....
I'm part yooper - mom was born there & her side of the family is mostly still up there. Spent all my summers up there as a kid. Get up there for a week or two every summer now. Sort of a second home to me :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Deke
Where in the Great Lake State are you from? Oh, and go Blue! ('86 and '91)
Troy, but went to NMU in Marquette for my undergraduate degree. Ya sure you betcha.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruck
Villiger La Libertad - great smoke for $2. Hell, even for $6!