The morning cigar

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10-15-2015, 04:47 PM
Sir Lancerolot

The morning cigar

Until a few weeks ago I had never tried a cigar in the morning. I always waited until afternoon or evening. The idea of a morning smoke didn't really grab me.

But recently my schedule and my advanced age have contributed to making me too tired most evenings to enjoy a smoke, so I missed out on a lot of evening cigars. Finally I decided that if I was going to have a cigar, it would have to be in the morning on a day off.

Now, I love a good glass of wine or port with a cigar, and drinking in the morning isn't my thing, so I wondered how I would work that out.

Well, based upon what others have mentioned over the years, and on what made sense as I thought about it, I figured I'd try a pretty light, sweet smoke for a morning cigar. And that flavor profile pairs nicely with green tea, or even yerba mate for a more medium smoke.

Color me converted. I roll a blend of Dominican and Sumatran fillers in an Indonesian Besuki wrapper that is sweet, creamy, mild, and just a little spicy. Perfect with tea and perfect for a morning. There is also a particular (and particularly inexpensive) variety of cigars-that-shall-not-be-named that turn to honey and vanilla creaminess after a couple of years in hiding. These, too (if indeed they exist, which we all know they do not), are perfect with tea and pre-noon sunshine. Even my beloved Curly Heads and Short Stories make decent morning smokes.
10-15-2015, 05:31 PM
Emperor Zurg

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Originally Posted by Sir Lancerolot

There is also a particular (and particularly inexpensive) variety of cigars-that-shall-not-be-named that turn to honey and vanilla creaminess after a couple of years in hiding. These, too (if indeed they exist, which we all know they do not)...

I know what you mean. I'm also starting to think the Guten Cala cigars really don't exist. :p :p

I just do not want a cigar - or any tobacco for that matter - in the morning. I've tried it... and come deer hunting I'll try it again but it just doesn't do anything for me. I also don't like going to bed with tobacco mouth so I'm not one for an evening smoke either. A cigar or pipe is a 'sometime in the afternoon' thing for me. Just my $0.02 for reference.
10-15-2015, 06:14 PM
Cardinal

Morning smoking is where is at for me, especially in the summer down here. When the temperature drops to a lovely 95 degrees by 10:00 at night, 80 degree mornings are quite inviting.

I love coffee with a cigar, and hot chocolate too. I'm not a tea drinker and have never tried that combo.

I've also gotten to the point that I don't even mind a med-full cigar in the AM.
10-15-2015, 06:22 PM
Sir Lancerolot

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Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg

I know what you mean. I'm also starting to think the Guten Cala cigars really don't exist. :p :p

I'll have to try to get in touch with the Gutencalabergs and see if they'll send me a little something to review.
10-15-2015, 06:36 PM
Indyhp

I will occassionally enjoy a medium-bodied cigar on Saturday or Sunday morning with my coffee and find it highly enjoyable.
10-15-2015, 07:04 PM
frodo

I quite like Connecticut Robustos with coffee in the morning when I have any...
10-15-2015, 07:34 PM
projectsunfire

I hardly ever smoke in the morning or even early afternoon. My schedule just doesn't permit it. BUT...I'm playing in a work related golf tournament tomorrow...so I will definitely be having a morning cigar at tee off!
10-15-2015, 08:06 PM
Sticky B

I've enjoyed Short Stories & some Coffee Infused Tabak Especials at morning auctions

But mostly I smoke in evenings, around dusk
10-16-2015, 02:39 AM
allusred

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Lancerolot

Until a few weeks ago I had never tried a cigar in the morning. I always waited until afternoon or evening. The idea of a morning smoke didn't really grab me.

But recently my schedule and my advanced age have contributed to making me too tired most evenings to enjoy a smoke, so I missed out on a lot of evening cigars. Finally I decided that if I was going to have a cigar, it would have to be in the morning on a day off.

Now, I love a good glass of wine or port with a cigar, and drinking in the morning isn't my thing, so I wondered how I would work that out.

Well, based upon what others have mentioned over the years, and on what made sense as I thought about it, I figured I'd try a pretty light, sweet smoke for a morning cigar. And that flavor profile pairs nicely with green tea, or even yerba mate for a more medium smoke.

Color me converted. I roll a blend of Dominican and Sumatran fillers in an Indonesian Besuki wrapper that is sweet, creamy, mild, and just a little spicy. Perfect with tea and perfect for a morning. There is also a particular (and particularly inexpensive) variety of cigars-that-shall-not-be-named that turn to honey and vanilla creaminess after a couple of years in hiding. These, too (if indeed they exist, which we all know they do not), are perfect with tea and pre-noon sunshine. Even my beloved Curly Heads and Short Stories make decent morning smokes.

Sumatra, Sumatra...don't hear much about that wrapper.
But the real Sumatra wrapper is my all time favourite, tho hard as hell to find now.
That Sumatra tobacco,esp wrapper...produces a fine spiciness and sweetness that,to me,is unmatched.
Can almost see and taste that one you're smoking.
10-16-2015, 09:09 AM
Sir Lancerolot

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Originally Posted by allusred

Sumatra, Sumatra...don't hear much about that wrapper.
But the real Sumatra wrapper is my all time favourite, tho hard as hell to find now.
That Sumatra tobacco,esp wrapper...produces a fine spiciness and sweetness that,to me,is unmatched.
Can almost see and taste that one you're smoking.

Agreed. Most cigars with Sumatra wrappers use Ecuadoran-grown leaves. They're good, but they lack a flavor component found in Indonesian-grown tobaccos. I've found that same component in some Philippine cigars as well, so it seems to be something in the air, water, soil, etc. of that part of the world.

Luckily the leaves I roll with are Indonesian-grown.

Romeo y Julieta Cedro deluxe is rolled with an Indonesian-grown Sumatra wrapper, and if I couldn't roll one that tasted as good, I'd buy a lot of them.
10-16-2015, 03:43 PM
DogRockets

I love a morning cigar! Though after our second child was born I have a hard time finding time for that on weekends. Love a nice Connecticut cigar with some coffee. Alec Bradley Maxx Connecticut, Ramon Bueso Oddessy and Varina Farms Breakfast Blend are my favorites in the morning.
10-16-2015, 03:47 PM
Herf N Turf

I'm with Mike (as time has proven to be a good place to be). I really enjoy a morning smoke, but I don't like to blow my head off. I generally go in for something petit and Cuban, which really fills the bill.
10-16-2015, 03:51 PM
jhedrick83

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Originally Posted by Herf N Turf

I'm with Mike (as time has proven to be a good place to be). I really enjoy a morning smoke, but I don't like to blow my head off. I generally go in for something petit and Cuban, which really fills the bill.

I don't get a chance to do it much, but a HUHC and some black coffee is an excellent way to start the day!
10-16-2015, 06:35 PM
allusred

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Originally Posted by Sir Lancerolot

Agreed. Most cigars with Sumatra wrappers use Ecuadoran-grown leaves. They're good, but they lack a flavor component found in Indonesian-grown tobaccos. I've found that same component in some Philippine cigars as well, so it seems to be something in the air, water, soil, etc. of that part of the world.

Luckily the leaves I roll with are Indonesian-grown.

Romeo y Julieta Cedro deluxe is rolled with an Indonesian-grown Sumatra wrapper, and if I couldn't roll one that tasted as good, I'd buy a lot of them.

Everything you wrote in the above post is in line with my thinking. Ecuadorian grown Sumatra wrapper is completely devoid of the flavour I get when smoking a cigar that has the Sumatra Sumatra tobacco. And binder/filler leaf grown in the same locations. The resulting cigars have at least the same degree of unique or distinctly superior flavour/complexity/taste as do Cubans. Different but each uniquely tied to their Geographic location.

Don't recall ever having smoked a Romeo y Julieta Cedro Deluxe...will fix that oversight very soon.
10-16-2015, 07:44 PM
allusred

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Originally Posted by Sir Lancerolot

I'll have to try to get in touch with the Gutencalabergs and see if they'll send me a little something to review.

Unless I'm mistaken their cigars are only made availailable to a few very select smokers belonging the innermost circles of the Bilderberg group (none of whom have ever been photographed smoking a GutanCala.)
That is easily explained when we recall that those controlling the world are not seen with Superyachts or Maybach Exeleros.
Those bits of flashy bling are the provence of the trashy celebrities so beloved by the MSM.
Those with the real wealth/power are not mere Presidents or PMs nor do they head up the banks,stock markets,etc.
They simply control,unseen.
10-16-2015, 09:27 PM
Sir Lancerolot

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Originally Posted by allusred

Unless I'm mistaken their cigars are only made availailable to a few very select smokers belonging the innermost circles of the Bilderberg group (none of whom have ever been photographed smoking a

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/jokes/...true-4940.html
10-18-2015, 03:06 AM
T.E.Fox

Although very rare an occurence, I enjoy a mild, petit morning smoke with a nice coffee, despite being a devout tea drinker. Lifestyle is due to change somewhat soon, and should allow for more such activities.
10-18-2015, 11:53 AM
tonyzoc

It rare I don't have a morning cigar. It's the most important cigar of the day!

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10-18-2015, 02:44 PM
allusred

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Originally Posted by tonyzoc

It rare I don't have a morning cigar. It's the most important cigar of the day!

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Sure thing, cannot understand how anyone can be expected to deal with all those cheerful morning people until revived via Coffee & Cigar.

Have to get your fire breathing dragon(self) ready for the day.

Joking aside, so long as you wont be in too much of a rush to enjoy it a morning cigar can be a good start to a day.

Mine, today, was a Papas Fritas...4.5x44...nice,but always have to resist lighting a second soon as the first is finished.
10-18-2015, 03:22 PM
Brimy

I'll smoke at any time of the day!
I'll smoke any strenth cigar any time of the day!
I guess with my years of smoking cigarettes I have a high tolerance for nicotine! I can't remember (since I stole my 1st cigar at the age of 8!) being sick from nicotine. :)
Plus I just really learned to appreciate a milder cigar about a year ago.
But yes a nice smoke with a cup of black cup of coffe is a nice was to start the day.
10-23-2015, 10:55 PM
fastnbulbous

Have had a few morning cigars, but it's usually not my preferred. Afternoon to evening to night for my preference.
Now a morning pipe, that's a different story. Love to smoke a pipe in the morning or on a day I am driving a lot.
10-26-2015, 08:28 AM
jhedrick83

QdO is pretty awesome in the morning. I hadn't had one in a long time. Paired with some black coffee I get a lot of caramel sweetness from it.

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