Mike Ditka Cigars........

smitty81 · 10-03-2012, 06:22 PM

Did a quick search and couldn't find to much. Anyone ever have one and if so what were your thoughts on it?

Anyone know where I might be able to snag some of these cigars?

themoneycollector · 10-03-2012, 06:35 PM

Made by Graycliff, and I think they only place to get them is at Ditka's restaurant.

If there's any B&M's that sell them, that'd be great, I woudn't mind trying a single out either and adding a new band to my little collection for a future ashtray project or something similar.

themoneycollector · 10-03-2012, 06:36 PM

And looks like there's a newer version either out or coming out soon by Camacho

smitty81 · 10-03-2012, 06:38 PM

Anyone within reasonable distance of his restaurant?

Ismith75 · 10-03-2012, 06:42 PM

I see them from time to time around here. I'll keep an eye out. They used to sell them at Costco actually but last time I looked they were gone.

Mattso3000 · 10-03-2012, 06:44 PM

Ditka cigars vs. a hurricane...who would win?

smitty81 · 10-03-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ismith75

I see them from time to time around here. I'll keep an eye out. They used to sell them at Costco actually but last time I looked they were gone.

Never been in a costco............they have cigars?

Decent cigars?

SvilleKid · 10-03-2012, 06:49 PM

I used to have some in coffins from CAO. But that was at least 5, maybe 7 years ago. They were ok, but fairly loose filler, and soft, and burned poorly.

jjirons69 · 10-03-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I used to have some in coffins from CAO. But that was at least 5, maybe 7 years ago. They were ok, but fairly loose filler, and soft, and burned poorly.

WTH, Cliff?!?

Let's just say in typical Svillekid style, Cliff sent me one in a contest winning 5 to 7 years ago. And I still have it. It's so unique I haven't had the heart to smoke it. I still pass by it weekly when rumbling around. It'll go down one day (maybe), it's probably past it's prime and it's probably like every other smoke I've sat on - it'll turn out to be plugged or taste horrible or burn like crap or...you know the story. Anyway, I've got one, but can't comment on anything other than it's a cigar with a unique band.

jjirons69 · 10-03-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Never been in a costco............they have cigars?

Decent cigars?

Yes they do...just not the ones I like.

Angry_Pirate · 10-03-2012, 08:14 PM

I had 2 of these and put one in a sampler for troop support. I still have one Churchill left. I found mine at a B&M in Cambridge, Maryland. I haven't be able to bring myself to smoke it.

Ismith75 · 10-03-2012, 08:24 PM

They were the only cigars they sold there I believe. Handmade ones atleast.

SvilleKid · 10-03-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

WTH, Cliff?!?

Let's just say in typical Svillekid style, Cliff sent me one in a contest winning 5 to 7 years ago. And I still have it. It's so unique I haven't had the heart to smoke it. I still pass by it weekly when rumbling around. It'll go down one day (maybe), it's probably past it's prime and it's probably like every other smoke I've sat on - it'll turn out to be plugged or taste horrible or burn like crap or...you know the story. Anyway, I've got one, but can't comment on anything other than it's a cigar with a unique band.

That's it, OK!!!!! Can't believe you still have it!!! I remember it tasting fine, just. Just seem to remember that several were a little loosely packed, and thus burned somewhat uneven. I be I have a few of those bands in my bags of bands I've saved over the years!!! Was I right? Was this in a coffin, or am I thinking of the CAO Palmes?

icehog3 · 10-03-2012, 11:03 PM

Smoked a couple, years ago....wasn't a fan.

jjirons69 · 10-04-2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Was I right? Was this in a coffin, or am I thinking of the CAO Palmes?

No coffin for this one.

smitty81 · 10-04-2012, 01:12 PM

Seems I might have found a couple of places to snag some of these.

https://ditkasrestaurants.com/pages.ditkas/proshop.html

I think they will be available here soon.

stevieray · 10-04-2012, 01:42 PM

Coach is a member at a cigar lounge in CT down the road from ESPN. One of the guys was asking him about his cigars last Sunday and he told us that they were being made by Davidoff. I heard from someone else say that it was being made by Camacho, which makes sense because Camacho was acquired by Davidoff.

smitty81 · 10-04-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Coach is a member at a cigar lounge in CT down the road from ESPN. One of the guys was asking him about his cigars last Sunday and he told us that they were being made by Davidoff. I heard from someone else say that it was being made by Camacho, which makes sense because Camacho was acquired by Davidoff.

yup, they are due out to the public at the end of the year I believe. They are his new company.

omowasu · 10-04-2012, 04:07 PM

There are Costco Ditka cigars and then there are Camacho / Graycliff Ditka cigars.

the Costco Ditka cigars come in tubes and are made by Pacific Cigar Co. in Illinois. They are the same ones you can find in "humi-tubes" at all the golf course pro shops. Pacific Cigar does a lot of custom sticks for courses and groups. They are very mild. I happen to have a Pacific Cigar - Ill smoke it and write a review.

the Camacho and Graycliff Ditkas are much better but are harder to find. You used to be able to get the premium Ditkas at his restaurants, but after all of the no-smoking bee ess (the downtown Chicago location even had a cigar and jazz lounge upstairs) they may be harder to come by.

Brlesq · 10-04-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Smoked a couple, years ago....wasn't a fan.

x2. Just OK, not worth buying

10-03-2012, 06:22 PM	#1
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Mike Ditka Cigars........ Did a quick search and couldn't find to much. Anyone ever have one and if so what were your thoughts on it? Anyone know where I might be able to snag some of these cigars?

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themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ Made by Graycliff, and I think they only place to get them is at Ditka's restaurant. If there's any B&M's that sell them, that'd be great, I woudn't mind trying a single out either and adding a new band to my little collection for a future ashtray project or something similar.

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themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ And looks like there's a newer version either out or coming out soon by Camacho

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Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ I see them from time to time around here. I'll keep an eye out. They used to sell them at Costco actually but last time I looked they were gone. __________________ It's THIS Easy To Help Our Troops.

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SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ I used to have some in coffins from CAO. But that was at least 5, maybe 7 years ago. They were ok, but fairly loose filler, and soft, and burned poorly. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

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Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ I had 2 of these and put one in a sampler for troop support. I still have one Churchill left. I found mine at a B&M in Cambridge, Maryland. I haven't be able to bring myself to smoke it.

10-03-2012, 08:24 PM	#12
Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ They were the only cigars they sold there I believe. Handmade ones atleast. __________________ It's THIS Easy To Help Our Troops.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,550 Trading: (60)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ Smoked a couple, years ago....wasn't a fan. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ Seems I might have found a couple of places to snag some of these. https://ditkasrestaurants.com/pages.ditkas/proshop.html I think they will be available here soon.

10-04-2012, 01:42 PM	#17
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ Coach is a member at a cigar lounge in CT down the road from ESPN. One of the guys was asking him about his cigars last Sunday and he told us that they were being made by Davidoff. I heard from someone else say that it was being made by Camacho, which makes sense because Camacho was acquired by Davidoff. __________________

10-04-2012, 04:07 PM	#19
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Mike Ditka Cigars........ There are Costco Ditka cigars and then there are Camacho / Graycliff Ditka cigars. the Costco Ditka cigars come in tubes and are made by Pacific Cigar Co. in Illinois. They are the same ones you can find in "humi-tubes" at all the golf course pro shops. Pacific Cigar does a lot of custom sticks for courses and groups. They are very mild. I happen to have a Pacific Cigar - Ill smoke it and write a review. the Camacho and Graycliff Ditkas are much better but are harder to find. You used to be able to get the premium Ditkas at his restaurants, but after all of the no-smoking bee ess (the downtown Chicago location even had a cigar and jazz lounge upstairs) they may be harder to come by. __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.