Powerhouse Sticks

[Islayphile]

Please allow me to preface with the following...I know that I'm not quite right in the head.

That said...

I'm always in the hunt for that one cigar that is just too much for my senses to handle and makes me have to put it down to take a break.

The problem is, I have yet to find it.

Tell me what cigars you've smoked that have downright kicked you in the rear, made you sweat profusely or have made you see the face of God.

I'm genuinely interested in hearing your tales of loathing, sorrow and
woe.

:D

[T.G]

Lung a Macanudo. It'll kick your ass.

[chippewastud79]

LFD Double Ligero
JDN Antano

Those are the only two I have actually felt ill from. Particularly the Antano.

[mkarnold1]

LFD Double Ligero


One of these made me stare at the ceiling and contemplate the remainder of my life for the better part of an hour after smoking it just the other day.

[fencefixer]

I smoked a Partagas Black Label, then a CAO MX2, then a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero and at the end of the day I got a little tickle. :D

Love me some ligero smokes!

[Chainsaw13]

I'll second the JdN Antano, but in the smaller ring guages. The Consul/Gran Consul's Ive had weren't that bad.

The OR Camacho Corojo would set you on your a$$. If you could get through the first inch you'd be ok.

[bobarian]

LFD Double Ligero
JDN Antano

Those are the only two I have actually felt ill from. Particularly the Antano.

:tpd:

Adding:

El Cobre
Man of War Puros Authenticos
Litto Gomez Toothpick
Litto Gomez Diez Chisel

[Bill86]

Lets see. The God of Fires are pretty strong. A My father Lancero in 90+ degree heat was pretty intense. Tatuaje Pork Tenderloins are strong but not too overwhelming.

I did :pu one of time from nubbing a Cohiba Behike 54. The whole cigar was fine, the nub was potent though. Never had that happen before. Smoked another and while I didn't lose it I still felt the nub was definitely quite a bit more intense.

[emopunker2004]

I second the MOW puro. Smoke 2 and check back

[Adriftpanda]

I don't smoke strong cigars anymore but I did have a Opus X a few months back and that thing put me down. I had to pitch it half way through.

[kelmac07]

Any Essencia...only stick to make me cry.

[mosesbotbol]

LFD Double Ligero
JDN Antano

Those are the only two I have actually felt ill from. Particularly the Antano.

I agree, both two very strong cigars. Generally, anything from Nicaragua is powerhouse.

[Islayphile]

I appreciate the responses

Antanos?....I smoke those in the morning with my coffee on an empty stomach.

LFD DL's
LGD Chisel
Cain F's

I've had them all and none have given me a wallop.



I'm Islayphile, and I'm a full bodied cigaraholic

[TJtorpedo]

The old Litto Gomez Diez. Smoked an Oriental on the back deck in the middle of summer. Got a bad case of the spins, and I couldn't pick up another cigar for a week...

[Islayphile]

The old Litto Gomez Diez. Smoked an Oriental on the back deck in the middle of summer. Got a bad case of the spins, and I couldn't pick up another cigar for a week...

I love those

:dr

[fencefixer]

Really? Reading all the replies.. is it possible that I have a high tolerance for nicotine or are you all sissies... lol :D

[Islayphile]

Really? Reading all the replies.. is it possible that I have a high tolerance for nicotine or are you all sissies... lol :D

You mean there's another nut out there like myself?

:banger

[fencefixer]

You mean there's another nut out there like myself?

:banger

No kidding! Joya de Nicaragua Antano for breakfast with a glass of Bailey's, bacon and eggs.. best breakfast ever! :noon

[Islayphile]

No kidding! Joya de Nicaragua Antano for breakfast with a glass of Bailey's, bacon and eggs.. best breakfast ever! :noon

Hmmm....must try that combo

:dr

[Taki]

Punisher :pu. Had to run my mouth under a faucet for abbot 10 minutes haha :lr. Didnt see much of God....more the Devil than anything :lr

[Islayphile]

Punisher :pu. Had to run my mouth under a faucet for abbot 10 minutes haha :lr. Didnt see much of God....more the Devil than anything :lr

I gave a couple of those out recently to friends (at least I think they're still my friends), and the hilarity that ensued was priceless.

:hy

[Taki]

Serious note though... 601 La Bomba Napalm was pretty strong

[Islayphile]

Serious note though... 601 La Bomba Napalm was pretty strong

I bought those specifically because they were touted to be STRONG...

I was underwhelmed with their power, and I'm a huge 601 fan too.

[Taki]

Yea I hear ya...one that put me down a while back believe it or not was the La Gloria series N, think more of an empty stomach though??

[Islayphile]

Yea I hear ya...one that put me down a while back believe it or not was the La Gloria series N, think more of an empty stomach though??

More than likely the lack of chow in that case I'd say.

I'm drawn like a moth to a flame when I read a review of a stick that's supposed to slam you like Thor's hammer, though I always find myself wanting more power.


All those years of smoking non flitered camels in my youth may have doomed me I think.

:hm

[Taki]

More than likely the lack of chow in that case I'd say.

I'm drawn like a moth to a flame when I read a review of a stick that's supposed to slam you like Thor's hammer, though I always find myself wanting more power.


All those years of smoking non flitered camels in my youth may have doomed me I think.

:hm

Nasty...:lr. Although I smoked Marlboro lights like they were going out of style for seven years, two packs a day at least! I think that tore my pallet up!

[Islayphile]

Nasty...:lr. Although I smoked Marlboro lights like they were going out of style for seven years, two packs a day at least! I think that tore my pallet up!

You're not kidding...once I started smoking cigars I realized how disgusting those damnable cancer sticks were that I smoked years before.

[Islayphile]

I just received a sampler of NHC Bone Crushers and Skull Breakers

Perhaps I will find that which I seek

[Taki]

Great smokes from what I hear but not over powering (also what I hear)

[Islayphile]

Great smokes from what I hear but not over powering (also what I hear)

I'll know soon enough...they sure look tasty

[Taki]

I'm smoking one this weekend :tu

[Islayphile]

I'm smoking one this weekend :tu

If you beat me to the punch let me know your thoughts about it.

I plan on a Lagavulin or Ardbeg pairing with mine

[Taki]

No problem brother :tu

[jdakine]

Try suck down an Opus A in one hour, sure that will put your head in the clouds :D

[Islayphile]

Try suck down an Opus A in one hour, sure that will put your head in the clouds :D

My buddies first Opus was an A that I gave him...he did have to put it down half way through

I laughed at him thoroughly till he picked it back up....I was smoking an A at the time myself

:D

[neoflex]

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned but the Ferel Pigs are pretty stout.
Also if your going to try a LaFlor Double Ligero, go with the Chisel size and just punch it on the top and the bottom. That should give you some kick if your not a regular to stronger cigars.

[Islayphile]

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned but the Ferel Pigs are pretty stout.
Also if your going to try a LaFlor Double Ligero, go with the Chisel size and just punch it on the top and the bottom. That should give you some kick if your not a regular to stronger cigars.

I found the FFP's to be on ther lighter side of full and I smoke LFD DL Chisels often, especially the maduro.

I am a regular to full bodied sticks...

I'm seeking out the cigar that will put in me firmly in my seat and question whether I should stand back up too quickly.

;)

[herfin'chef]

A Gurkha Empire VI made my head spin and palms sweaty once. That was early in my cigar smoking career. Always looking for that A@@ kicker....

[Bad Finger]

Surprised I didn't see the Camacho Triple Maduro in this list.

[DaBear]

The only cigar to ever make me sick was an Edge Maduro Toro I had early on in my time. When I say early on, I mean it was probably the 10th cigar I ever smoked. Nowadays, I'll spend a Saturday up at Empire, eat a decently full meal before I leave, smoke 5-6 cigars on average, and not eat anything til I get back home. That said, I'll drink a couple Cheerwines to help combat the vitamin N. This past Saturday I was up there from noon til about 9:30, made my way through 7 smokes, didn't feel a thing.

[jluck]

Nub Cameroon kicked my rear.

[smitty81]

1926 padron?

[neoflex]

I smoke LFD DL Chisels often, especially the maduro. ;)
If you smoke these regularly you may have a hard time finding something to give you that kick in the jaw your looking to get. You may want to give the Cu-Avana Punisher a try although it may not give you a nic buzz but will give you some spice.

[yourchoice]

The old Litto Gomez Diez. ...

This. OMG that thing about knocked me out!

[billybarue]

Of the LFD DLs I think the Lancero is the most potent.

[Islayphile]

If you smoke these regularly you may have a hard time finding something to give you that kick in the jaw your looking to get. You may want to give the Cu-Avana Punisher a try although it may not give you a nic buzz but will give you some spice.

Yeah, that's why I'm asking here to see if I'm missing the hammer of all cigars.

Punishers...BTDT

:D

[darkninja67]

I can pretty much smoke anything I want as early as I want these days. Having a Tat Black at 7:30 am now. I know that a fresh FFOX Power Ranger caused my head to spin once. Never really got the sweats from any Triple Maduro, LFD DL, JdN Antano, or a Tat Cojonu. Tolerance is pretty high I guess.

[Subvet642]

Lung a Macanudo. It'll kick your ass.

Maybe yours, but I do it all the time; I smoke cigarettes too, so I have tough lungs. :r

[Reaver2145]

A cuban punch punch on a empty stomach is quite nasty.

Same goes for oliva V double coronas even after a heavy meal it made me feel sick.

[smitty81]

Maybe yours, but I do it all the time; I smoke cigarettes too, so I have tough lungs. :r

for now.........

[Ervsuperb]

LFD Double Ligero
JDN Antano

Those are the only two I have actually felt ill from. Particularly the Antano.

These and the Cain F lancero.

That particular LFD along with some Grand Marnier actually had me paying tithes to the porcelain god once:pu

[Islayphile]

A cuban punch punch on a empty stomach is quite nasty.

Same goes for oliva V double coronas even after a heavy meal it made me feel sick.

I've yet to try the PP however an Oliva V with a dram or four of Lagavulin is an excellent way to wind down the day.

Although full bodied, I don't find them all that strong

[shilala]

I chew a can or two of snuff a day, so it's real tough for me to get a nic buzz.
A couple nice, full bodied cigars are El Cobre (Oliva) and El Original Maduro (House blend from Island smoke shop in Key Largo, get the Toro).
The only cigars that I can think of off the top of my head that gave me a nic buzz were a particular Anejo (big ring, 50+) when I was going to see my tax guy a few years ago and more recently a Padron Family Reserve 46 Anniversary Maduro. It kicked both me and my buddy in the ass and we're both nicotine whores of the first degree.

[Islayphile]

I chew a can or two of snuff a day, so it's real tough for me to get a nic buzz.
A couple nice, full bodied cigars are El Cobre (Oliva) and El Original Maduro (House blend from Island smoke shop in Key Largo, get the Toro).
The only cigars that I can think of off the top of my head that gave me a nic buzz were a particular Anejo (big ring, 50+) when I was going to see my tax guy a few years ago and more recently a Padron Family Reserve 46 Anniversary Maduro. It kicked both me and my buddy in the ass and we're both nicotine whores of the first degree.

The only time I thought I was going to hurl was after putting in a dip of Kodiak while I was at the very tail end of smoking a 601 Green. (cigar lounge bet)

I'll hunt down The El Cobre and give her a whirl

:tu

[shilala]

The only time I thought I was going to hurl was after putting in a dip of Kodiak while I was at the very tail end of smoking a 601 Green. (cigar lounge bet)

I'll hunt down The El Cobre and give her a whirl

:tu
The El Original is the better of the two, if you're looking for strong. They're real similar in taste. The El Cobre used to be stronger, but now it's produced for the masses, so it's not as nasty as it used to be. It's still real good, though. Kind of a milder El Original.
Seek out that El Original Toro Maduro. It's got a finish that'll stick with you for two days. You'll LOVE it. :D
Linky (http://keysshopping.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ISS&Category_Code=ELO).

[Islayphile]

The El Original is the better of the two, if you're looking for strong. They're real similar in taste. The El Cobre used to be stronger, but now it's produced for the masses, so it's not as nasty as it used to be. It's still real good, though. Kind of a milder El Original.
Seek out that El Original Toro Maduro. It's got a finish that'll stick with you for two days. You'll LOVE it. :D
Linky (http://keysshopping.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ISS&Category_Code=ELO).

Thank you oh BOTL!

:tu

[SJS]

How about a Diesel Unlimited ??? I've had that one kick me in the head on an empty stomach....But the JDN,, El Cobre, 601 LaBomba, Cain F & LFD all get a vote for me. I love strong sticks as well. The only problem is all the mild sticks I stocked up on when starting my slide down the slippery slope !!

[Islayphile]

How about a Diesel Unlimited ??? I've had that one kick me in the head on an empty stomach....But the JDN,, El Cobre, 601 LaBomba, Cain F & LFD all get a vote for me. I love strong sticks as well. The only problem is all the mild sticks I stocked up on when starting my slide down the slippery slope !!

I didn't care for the Diesels flavor, so quite honestly I didn't pay any attention to their strength.

The El Cobre is the only one you listed that I've yet to try.

[tenbaseg]

Surprised I didn't see the Camacho Triple Maduro in this list.

+1.

11/18 is a knee knocker.

[SJS]

I didn't care for the Diesels flavor, so quite honestly I didn't pay any attention to their strength.

The El Cobre is the only one you listed that I've yet to try.



That's too bad, I love all the Diesels & they all have a nice kick !!!

[kickerb]

601 La Bomba
Air Bender Chisel
Cain F
T110/Fausto/M80
601 Green
Litto Gomez Chisel
Viaje Holiday
Viaje Skull & Bones

[Islayphile]

601 La Bomba
Air Bender Chisel
Cain F
T110/Fausto/M80
601 Green
Litto Gomez Chisel
Viaje Holiday
Viaje Skull & Bones

All good or great smokes

None have the power that I seek!

:lv

[mosesbotbol]

All good or great smokes

None have the power that I seek!

:lv

If you don't find any of the cigars mentioned in this thread powerful enough, look for something beyond cigars for that "power".

[Islayphile]

If you don't find any of the cigars mentioned in this thread powerful enough, look for something beyond cigars for that "power".

Lol...Im not looking for that kind of high

Just a stick that kicks my ass proper and tastes good at the same time.

Like I said, I know I'm not quite right in the head

;)

[mosesbotbol]

Lol...Im not looking for that kind of high

Just a stick that kicks my ass proper and tastes good at the same time.

Like I said, I know I'm not quite right in the head

;)

There isn't going to be, that's the point.

[Islayphile]

There isn't going to be, that's the point.

Well, I've learned of a few that I've yet to try so I'll be seeking those out

That was the point of this thread.

The hunt is the fun part for me anyway.

[DaBear]

Take 3 Edge Maduros, tie a string around the cap area, and smoke all three at once. That should give ya a nice sized nic kick.

[Islayphile]

Take 3 Edge Maduros, tie a string around the cap area, and smoke all three at once. That should give ya a nice sized nic kick.

An Edge Culebra?

:D

[Drazzil]

LFD mysterio original release, and LFD double ligero digger.

[Islayphile]

LFD mysterio original release, and LFD double ligero digger.

Diggers are great...I'm not sure if I ever had a Mysterio

[TJtorpedo]

Forgot this one, but my first Anejo Shark a few years back kicked my ass too... I smoked it fresh. Something about that big ring gauge box-press funnelling down to the tapered end. Give that a shot. Just barely clip the head and you might be in business!

+1 on the Fausto. Very strong and very good.

[us_soldier1989]

LFD Saloman.

[PuffPuffGive1]

I personally felt that the Davidoff Millenium blend is pretty strong