Don Conti Hand Made Cigars

Storing flavored cigars for a long time can cause them to lose their flavor. Remember that properly storing flavored cigars is not to make them age, but rather to conserve the flavor till the time you use them.

The best way to use flavored handmade cigars is to not buy in bulk. Buying in bulk will create problems in regards to storage and whether you will be able to use them all up before the flavor is lost. On the other hand, if you buy just the right amount that you will smoke in the next couple of days, then you can even forego the need for a humidor to store them. But if you are planning to buy in bulk, then it is absolutely necessary that you buy a separate humidor to store your flavored hand made cigars and not keep them along with your regular cigars.

Flavored cigars take sometime getting used to, and are better used as an occasional indulgence by regular cigar smokers. Having said that, and if you have tried the normal cigars and haven’t liked the experience, then you can try a flavored cigar before writing of smoking cigars once and forever.

The choice of flavor is strictly personal and essentially if you like the flavor in other contexts such as perfumes or tea, then you can safely try them. If you are trying a new flavor for the first time, smoke one or two cigars to see if you enjoy the flavor before deciding to buy in bulk.

Among the best places to smoke handmade cigars are the tobacconists. Their smoking lounges will vary widely, but many are very luxurious. Most are open only to customers who have purchased the cigar being smoked from the shop, but there is no other type of fee charged. A lot offer free coffee (usually not gourmet, but at least hot) and have canned and bottled soft drinks available from a self-serve cooler. These are really good places to smoke hand rolled cigars that you want to try before you buy a box, or just to sample something different.

Sports bars differ in their smoking policies, but a large number of them have established cigar rooms. There, patrons can have a drink, a snack, and a smoke while watching the game on television. These cigar rooms may or may not be well-ventilated; some are a bit thick with smoke while others are amazingly clear and fresh. Some also allow cigarette smokers in the same room.

Perhaps the best choice of all the places to smoke  cigars is still home. If you live with other people, they may object, but this does not mean that you cannot create a cozy, comfortable smoking area of your own. Porches, patios, balconies, and garages are all possible locations. Spend the time to make it your personal retreat, where you can enjoy a fine smoke in comfort. If you are a music lover, add a portable radio or disc player next to an oversized recliner. Creating your own cigar room can be the most relaxing way of dealing with a stressful problem—finding places to smoke a cigar.

A nice coffee flavored cigar is the Tabak Especial Colada Negra. These straight, 4” cigars have a ring gauge of 38 and are medium bodied. A five pack of these Nicaragua cigars will run about $20.

Another medium bodied Nicaragua product is the Acid Blondie. One of the best affordable cigars currently offered for sale, these are very reasonably priced at less than $20 per 5 pack and have a natural wrapper.

The Revolucion Cameroon Torpedo is often rated as one of the best affordable cigars. These 6” cigars (with a 54 ring gauge) are a product of Nicaragua, and a five pack will run less than $25.

For a medium bodied, straight shaped shorter (4.5”) smoke, the Arturo Fuente Chateau Natural is an excellent choice. Imported from the Dominican Republic, these are priced around $25 for five.

If you prefer a figurado, one of the best affordable hand rolled cigars of this type is the La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurado Regalias Perfecto. With a true perfecto shape, this cigar has a ring gauge of 57 and is 6-1/4” long. At a price of under $30 for a three pack, this medium strength cigar is a pleasant treat for all perfecto aficionados.
Regardless of whether you are seeking a mild or robust strength cigar, a torpedo or a Churchill, there are a number of excellent choices available. Finding the best affordable cigars is just a matter of looking around a little.