5 Cigars That Will Prove You Are A Man [Archive]

Kreth

01-18-2010, 02:09 PM

Cheesy title, I know, but I stumbled across this article (http://www.cigarjack.net/2008/02/03/5-cigars-that-will-prove-you-are-a-man/) while enjoying a Camacho Triple Maddie. I love a good, strong cigar, so I thought I'd ask my fellow inmates: do you think these smokes live up to the hype? If not, what would be your top 5 of flavorful full-power smokes?
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pnoon

01-18-2010, 02:15 PM

The title should read "5 Cigars That Will Prove You Like Strong Cigars".
Being able to tolerate and/or enjoy strong cigars has nothing to do with "being a man".

Not directed at you, Jeff. I just get tired of all the BS trying to define what it means to be a man. In a forced basso voice, "Smoking Cuban cigars proves you're a real man." or "Smoking RG 50+ proves your a real man".

/mini-rant off

NCRadioMan

01-18-2010, 02:15 PM

Just goes to show ya that everyone is different. I think they are all good cigars but, to me, only one is what I would call strong. The Chisel.

BryanB

01-18-2010, 02:17 PM

LFD Cheroot is the stronger than those. It may prove your a man or a nut for smoking them. :ss

Skywalker

01-18-2010, 02:18 PM

"The Camacho Triple Maduro is... just a really good smoke! They are just so flavorful and smooth!!!" (In my best Steve [Ratter's] voice.)

markem

01-18-2010, 02:19 PM

Most of those smokes are faves of several women I know. Does that make them men? :confused:

tobii3

01-18-2010, 02:21 PM

What the hell, did they raid my humidors???

Rabidsquirrel

01-18-2010, 02:24 PM

I've smoked the Chisel and the V before, haven't had a chance to try the others.

The two times I've smoked the Chisel, I didn't find it to be that strong.

kelmac07

01-18-2010, 02:27 PM

What the hell, did they raid my humidors???

:tpd: Mine too...all are staples in my humi. Espcially the Camacho Triple Maduro and the 601 Blue...two of my top 5 favorite sticks of all time. :tu Although I don't believe they are all strong. :2

Kreth

01-18-2010, 02:28 PM

I found the Triple Maddie delicious (nubbed it, in fact), but not overly strong. I was just curious about the others on the list. Like Peter said, maybe I should have used a different title than the one from the article... :r
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Tripp

01-18-2010, 02:28 PM

Most of those smokes are faves of several women I know. Does that make them men? :confused:

Unfortunately, yes. It does.

Mr Edmundo

01-18-2010, 02:33 PM

I guess I must be a real man. I didn't realize this until I saw the photos, but I smoked the LFD Chisel at a herf just a couple of weeks ago. Then followed up with a Oliva O perfecto right after. I picked up a chisel just to see if it's really that strong, and ended up accidentally smoking it without even knowing what it was.
Didn't knock me on my a a$$ at all.
Look out women.;)

leasingthisspace

01-18-2010, 02:37 PM

I have a Chisel waiting for the next time I smoke something.
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tobii3

01-18-2010, 02:39 PM

Most of those smokes are faves of several women I know. Does that make them men? :confused:

No, that Adams Apple they have is what makes them men.

:r

GKitty

01-18-2010, 02:52 PM

...

*backs away slowly*

nevermind.

357

01-18-2010, 02:55 PM

They are all good smokes, but they forgot the Paragas Black and the Joya de Nicaragua Antano. Personally the Partagas Black is stronger then any of those listed.

klipsch

01-18-2010, 02:58 PM

All good sticks...but I saw no T110 in there. Which will walk over any of em.

RIsmoker

01-18-2010, 02:59 PM

The San Christobal was a great cigar!

Kreth

01-18-2010, 03:00 PM

Keep in mind that the article is from 2/08. The Antano and T110 both came out in 09, right?
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pnoon

01-18-2010, 03:01 PM

Keep in mind that the article is from 2/08. The Antano and T110 both came out in 09, right?
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I don't know about the T110 but the JdN Antano has been out for a few years at least. I would guess 2006 or earlier.

Kreth

01-18-2010, 03:05 PM

I don't know about the T110 but the JdN Antano has been out for a few years at least. I would guess 2006 or earlier.
Ah, ok. Seems like there's been a lot of buzz just in the last few months, so I assumed it was a recent release.
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Adriftpanda

01-18-2010, 03:06 PM

I can't think of a cigar that knocked me on my ass before other than the edge maduro, but that was my very first cigar that I've ever had and this was years ago. The Camacho TM was just full of flavors imo, the LFD Cheroot was full bodied but did not do it for me. Hmmm gotta think about this one.

Kreth

01-18-2010, 03:11 PM

the LFD Cheroot was full bodied but did not do it for me.
That's kinda how I feel about the CAO Italia. Loved the Brazilia, but the Italia just seemed strong for the sake of being strong.
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kelmac07

01-18-2010, 03:13 PM

Another one that knocks me on my a$$ every time I torch it is the Essencia. For whatever reason, this stick is my kryptonite.

Steve

01-18-2010, 03:14 PM

Adriftpanda

01-18-2010, 03:15 PM

Another one that knocks me on my a$$ every time I torch it is the Essencia. For whatever reason, this stick is my kryptonite.

I can send you some macanudos if essencias are too strong for you. :r

tobii3

01-18-2010, 03:15 PM

Joya de Nicotinas came out in 2002.

Trust me, THIS I know.

:tu

Kreth

01-18-2010, 03:18 PM

Another one that knocks me on my a$$ every time I torch it is the Essencia. For whatever reason, this stick is my kryptonite.
MedicCook had one of the gift boxes at our last herf. I seriously considered beaning him with my massive CA coin and swiping it. :r
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NCRadioMan

01-18-2010, 03:20 PM

Joya de Nicotinas came out in 2002.

Trust me, THIS I know.

:tu

I'm sure you mean the Antano as JdN's have been around since the late 60's.

kelmac07

01-18-2010, 03:26 PM

I can send you some macanudos if essencias are too strong for you. :r

Smarta$$!!!! :r :r

MedicCook had one of the gift boxes at our last herf. I seriously considered beaning him with my massive CA coin and swiping it. :r
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I don't know what it is about the Essencia...I normally smoke strong spicy sticks with no issues whatsoever. Camacho Triple Maduros, LFD Maduro Chisels...my flavor profile has been the stronger, the better. But that Essencia makes my eyes water and stomach flip every time I smoke it. Don't get me wrong, they are tasty as hell...but damn...

systm

01-18-2010, 03:29 PM

I don't know what the deal is with The V being on there, but its not that "manly" or strong, IMHO. I feel its more flavorful yes, but it doesn't seem to overly so. haven't had the figurado or the torpedo but I have them to try soon.

neoflex

01-18-2010, 03:39 PM

Just goes to show ya that everyone is different. I think they are all good cigars but, to me, only one is what I would call strong. The Chisel.

:tpd: My thoughts exactly.

icehog3

01-18-2010, 09:39 PM

Now when I was a
young boy, at the age
of five
My mother said I was,
gonna be the greatest
man alive
But now I'm a man, way past 21
Want you to believe me baby,
I had lot's of fun
I'm a man
I spell mmm, aaa child, nnn
That represents man
No B, O child, Y
That mean mannish boy
I'm a man
I'm a full grown man
I'm a man
I'm a natural born lovers man
I'm a man
I'm a rollin' stone
I'm a man
I'm a hoochie coochie man

kydsid

01-18-2010, 09:44 PM

The San Cristobal is a strong cigar?

Jbailey

01-18-2010, 09:49 PM

This also proves that everyone's palate is different. I've smoked all of them and never found any of them all that strong. The 601 blue I found to be the most mild of the 601 line.

elderboy02

01-18-2010, 09:51 PM

Just goes to show ya that everyone is different. I think they are all good cigars but, to me, only one is what I would call strong. The Chisel.

+1

Deputy

01-19-2010, 09:26 AM

JdN Antano is a great smoke! Very strong and tasty. I picked up a box on FS about 6 months ago and just broke into the box recently.

Steve

01-19-2010, 09:27 AM

JdN Antano is a great smoke! Very strong and tasty. I picked up a box on FS about 6 months ago and just broke into the box recently.

One of my fav's! :tu:tu

Starscream

01-19-2010, 09:50 AM

Man, woman, or whatever...

They left El Rico Habano off the list of strong smokes too.

RightAJ

01-19-2010, 09:52 AM

The T110 and JDN Antonio should really top that list... Also, I haven't had one yet but from what I've heard maybe the RyJ Cazedores? If we're talking about strong sticks that is

aj

rack04

01-19-2010, 09:56 AM

The last time I got sick was caused by smoking a EO 601 Blue Label Maduro on an empty stomach. The only other ones on the list that I have smoked are the Oliva Serie V and San Cristobal. I wouldn't classify either one of these as "stong" cigars.

Blueface

01-19-2010, 10:01 AM

Don Fernando

01-19-2010, 10:01 AM

Acid, CAO Moontrance.

Why? Because you are a real man when you do what you like and don't pay attention to other people's opinions!

NCRadioMan

01-19-2010, 10:09 AM

Acid, CAO Moontrance.

Why? Because you are a real man when you do what you like and don't pay attention to other people's opinions!

That, and it takes a real man to walk around smelling like a cheap hoowah. :r

;s :D

e-man67

01-19-2010, 10:11 AM

Cain F...stronger than any of those listed.

Texan in Mexico

01-19-2010, 10:20 AM

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GreekGodX

01-19-2010, 10:57 AM

Man, woman, or whatever...

They left El Rico Habano off the list of strong smokes too.

Agreed

This also proves that everyone's palate is different. I've smoked all of them and never found any of them all that strong. The 601 blue I found to be the most mild of the 601 line.

+1

The San Cristobal is a strong cigar?

I said the same thing as soon as I read the list.

The title should read "5 Cigars That Will Prove You Like Strong Cigars".
Being able to tolerate and/or enjoy strong cigars has nothing to do with "being a man".

Not directed at you, Jeff. I just get tired of all the BS trying to define what it means to be a man. In a forced basso voice, "Smoking Cuban cigars proves you're a real man." or "Smoking RG 50+ proves your a real man".

This is worth repeating. I'm a young man, and I've smoked those cigars. They don't make me feel any more manly.

bobarian

01-19-2010, 11:06 AM

I dont disagree with any of those listed as being strong/full cigars.

Others I would include:

Litto Gomez Diez
El Rico Habano
Habana Leon(Cigar King exclusive)

G G

01-19-2010, 11:14 AM

Vigiles

01-19-2010, 11:22 AM

Cain F...stronger than any of those listed.

I've heard stories about this one, not sure I would want to try it from what i've heard!

Knip23

01-19-2010, 11:26 AM

i like the tittle for the thread

Kreth

01-19-2010, 11:27 AM

I have smoked almost all of the five, and didn't think they were that strong. I love the JDN Antono as well. I think I am stoked on nicotine all the time anyway cause of my smokeless tobacco use. I have talked to a few others who also use smokeless tobacco and they smoke the strong one's and don't get buzzed or overpowered by them either. I don't feel more manly because of it though.:)
That's an interesting point. I wonder if the fact that I was a cigarette smoker when I got into cigars contributed to my preference for the stronger sticks.
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G G

01-19-2010, 11:30 AM

That's an interesting point. I wonder if the fact that I was a cigarette smoker when I got into cigars contributed to my preference for the stronger sticks.
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Not sure about the preference part Jeff, but I know that the nicotine absorption from either dipping or smoking is a lot more than you get from smoking cigars. I have only had a couple cigars that made me a little nauseous and prolly only cause I smoked em early and hadn't had anything to eat.

Steve

01-19-2010, 11:37 AM

I don't feel more manly because of it though.:)

Thats's because you are already He-Man... mean G-Man!

http://bengoshisan.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/heman.jpg

:D

G G

01-19-2010, 11:41 AM

Thats's because you are already He-Man... mean G-Man!

http://bengoshisan.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/heman.jpg

:D
Is it the not smiling?:rolleyes:

Giant & 49er Fan

01-19-2010, 12:10 PM

Did anyone mention the 601 (Oscuro, I think?)... I found it to be one of the strongest I've smoked in addition to those.

kaisersozei

01-19-2010, 12:29 PM

Another one that knocks me on my a$$ every time I torch it is the Essencia. For whatever reason, this stick is my kryptonite.

I'm with you on this. Every time I smoke one, I think "I'm only gonna smoke it to the band." And then I end up nubbing the damn thing and having a hard time standing up. Not sure why, but they hit me harder than any of those on the list, except the Chisel.

markem

01-19-2010, 12:32 PM

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/2007/11/Largest_cigar.jpg

PPPP? :r

darkninja67

01-19-2010, 12:34 PM

The LFD DL deserves to be up there. One of the only sticks that can make me sit down.

The Camacho is pretty strong as well.

The 601 Green is stronger than the Blue IMO.

The San Cristobal is not strong at all.

The Oliva V is spicy but not terribly strong.

kelmac07

01-19-2010, 03:42 PM

I have smoked almost all of the five, and didn't think they were that strong. I love the JDN Antono as well. I think I am stoked on nicotine all the time anyway cause of my smokeless tobacco use. I have talked to a few others who also use smokeless tobacco and they smoke the strong one's and don't get buzzed or overpowered by them either. I don't feel more manly because of it though.:)

Greg...maybe that's why I LOVE my sticks strong as can be. Copenhagen user here for going on 32 years. :tu

G G

01-19-2010, 03:57 PM

Greg...maybe that's why I LOVE my sticks strong as can be. Copenhagen user here for going on 32 years. :tu
What was you 6 when you started.:r

Starscream

01-19-2010, 04:01 PM

Thats's because you are already He-Man... mean G-Man!

http://bengoshisan.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/heman.jpg

:D
That's the fake He-Man.
Here's the real He-Man:

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy356/andrewsutherland2002/heman1.jpg

kelmac07

01-19-2010, 04:05 PM

What was you 6 when you started.:r

Come on Greg...I'm only 42!! I started chewing when I was 10...all because my mother said "I better not catch you doing that"!! :D

G G

01-19-2010, 04:47 PM

Come on Greg...I'm only 42!! I started chewing when I was 10...all because my mother said "I better not catch you doing that"!! :D
Yeah I waited till I was 11 or 12.:tu

SmokinApe

01-19-2010, 05:02 PM

People may not like it but the facts are the facts... smoking 50+ rg powerful cigars is more manly than smoking floral slim panatelas.... that is just plain science...

tobii3

01-19-2010, 05:48 PM

I'm sure you mean the Antano as JdN's have been around since the late 60's.

Trying to say Joya de Nic Antanos after getting buttwhomped by them....the name stuck....

Sorry for the vague definition!

theonlybear4CORT

01-19-2010, 06:17 PM

"The Camacho Triple Maduro is... just a really good smoke! They are just so flavorful and smooth!!!" (In my best Steve [Ratter's] voice.)

:r

Smoking Q

01-19-2010, 06:22 PM

Cain F...stronger than any of those listed.

I agree, this and the Partagas Black. I've smoked 3 of the 5 and I didn't know those were suppose to be strong. I'd rather smoke any of those 5 before smoking another Partagas Black, even though it's been a few years those always made me dizzy. The CAIN was strong but didn't make me dizzy might smoke another one of those. :ss

s15driftking

01-19-2010, 06:28 PM

i thought the RP winter blend was a strong'n. Made a man out of me!

njstone

01-19-2010, 06:34 PM

Tatuaje Verocu West/East/Tubo
Tatuaje T110
Man o' War Ruination
LFD DL natural
Opus X

CasaDooley

01-19-2010, 08:29 PM

When using the word "strong" do you think the article is equating strong to taste or to nicotine strength. I like strong "tasting" cigars while I don't care for cigars High in nicotine content. Hell, if I want a lot of nicotine I'll go back to chain smokin cigs!:r

SkinsFanLarry

01-19-2010, 09:26 PM

Cain F...stronger than any of those listed.

I'm with you on that Eric!

And I would have included the T110 too!

I guess I'm just missing it with the Partagas Black, I "never" thought it was anything more than "maybe" a medium bodied cigar!

....and lastly, I'm sure everyone noticed that list was done in February 2008, damn near two years ago now.