Fathers Day Ideas..

colinb913 · 06-03-2010, 03:27 PM

So my dad has never smoked a cigar to my knowledge. I want to get him into it with me. I figured for Fathers day I would get a stick to share with him. I don't want to go all out and buy a humi and stuff, in case he doesn't like it. I was thinking something upscale- Opus X or Cohiba, as he smokes cigs, so I am not too worried about over powering him.

What would you guys recommend I should share with him?

06-03-2010, 03:29 PM

What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Will be a hint to whether he will tend more toward a mild or full.

colinb913 · 06-03-2010, 03:31 PM

He smokes Marlbro (I know I butchered that spelling) Lights.

06-03-2010, 03:44 PM

Hmm, maybe a mild-medium then I'd guess.

I smoke Marlboro Red's and as a result like the full flavor cigars. A friend that smokes ultra lights will only smoke mild cigars. Just a theory but it's proven true for 2 out of 2 cases so far.

My recommendations would be something from Davidoff, Graycliff or Ashton probably. Just about everything I've had from them has been a really smooth mild - low medium experience (they do have some full strength offerings though, check descriptions). You mentioned Opus X so I assume $15 - $20 a stick is fine. If looking in the less than $10 range, I'd say Olivia Connecticut Reserve, or maybe a CAO Gold.

colinb913 · 06-03-2010, 03:50 PM

I only offered up the Opus was because I have a few in the humi.

chippewastud79 · 06-03-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

I only offered up the Opus was because I have a few in the humi.

colinb913 · 06-03-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

OLS · 06-04-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

I only offered up the Opus was because I have a few in the humi.

Yeah, but remember you want him to enjoy it, not think WTF. Opus are not a good choice
when you are trying to turn somebody on. I would suggest Padron in the NC range and Bolivar
in the CC range. I do not like Opus, it is true, but I also think they are an acquired taste.
As he has no prior cigar experience that you know of, go for something a bit more
universal.

06-03-2010, 03:57 PM

Another line of thought would be to just offer him something you like personally.

If you enjoy the Opus or Cohiba, I doubt you'll go wrong there. Maybe bring a couple mild or Medium sticks in case he doesn't like the strong stuff just to show him the range of options out there.

"I smoke these and like them a lot." is a much more personal gift than "Guy123 on the Internet said these rock, so here ya go!"

colinb913 · 06-03-2010, 04:00 PM

So true. I think the Opus will be my choice.

Thanks Jester!

N2Advnture · 06-04-2010, 10:31 AM

Pam64

68TriShield · 06-04-2010, 10:50 AM

Remind him to try and taste it without inhaling

06-04-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Remind him to try and taste it without inhaling

Good point.

Even 2 1/2 months into cigars, I still find myself inhaling every 3 or 4 puffs.

15 years of smoking cigarettes is hard to erase.

ashtonlady · 06-04-2010, 11:43 AM

Which Opus? If it is a small one I would pass and buy something else. Last think I would want to do is get him sick.

06-04-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

Which Opus? If it is a small one I would pass and buy something else. Last think I would want to do is get him sick.

If he already smokes cigarettes, he's not as likely to get the nicotine sickness. I've yet to even get a mild buzz off any of the cigars I've smoked.

If ya want to be safe, smoke them after a meal. But it should be alright either way.

OLS · 06-04-2010, 12:52 PM

Yeah smokers have kinda been there, done that. But now they get to try it with flavor, lol.

06-04-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Yeah smokers have kinda been there, done that. But now they get to try it with flavor, lol.

I definately enjoy the flavor.

Marlboro's pretty much taste like crap after a good cigar.

Dave128 · 06-04-2010, 12:52 PM

It's too bad my dad gave up smoking after his heart attack 8 years ago. I'd love to be able to enjoy a cigar with him now and again.

Dave128 · 06-04-2010, 03:16 PM

How about a CAO La Traviata? That's a nice smoke in my book.

colinb913 · 06-04-2010, 09:50 PM

So something a bit more mild. CAO La Traviata.. I have to go look up a few reviews.

06-03-2010, 03:27 PM	#1
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Fathers Day Ideas.. So my dad has never smoked a cigar to my knowledge. I want to get him into it with me. I figured for Fathers day I would get a stick to share with him. I don't want to go all out and buy a humi and stuff, in case he doesn't like it. I was thinking something upscale- Opus X or Cohiba, as he smokes cigs, so I am not too worried about over powering him. What would you guys recommend I should share with him?

06-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#2
Dark Jester Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Will be a hint to whether he will tend more toward a mild or full.

06-03-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. He smokes Marlbro (I know I butchered that spelling) Lights.

06-03-2010, 03:44 PM	#4
Dark Jester Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. Hmm, maybe a mild-medium then I'd guess. I smoke Marlboro Red's and as a result like the full flavor cigars. A friend that smokes ultra lights will only smoke mild cigars. Just a theory but it's proven true for 2 out of 2 cases so far. My recommendations would be something from Davidoff, Graycliff or Ashton probably. Just about everything I've had from them has been a really smooth mild - low medium experience (they do have some full strength offerings though, check descriptions). You mentioned Opus X so I assume $15 - $20 a stick is fine. If looking in the less than $10 range, I'd say Olivia Connecticut Reserve, or maybe a CAO Gold.

06-03-2010, 03:50 PM	#5
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. I only offered up the Opus was because I have a few in the humi.

06-03-2010, 03:57 PM	#9
Dark Jester Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. Another line of thought would be to just offer him something you like personally. If you enjoy the Opus or Cohiba, I doubt you'll go wrong there. Maybe bring a couple mild or Medium sticks in case he doesn't like the strong stuff just to show him the range of options out there. "I smoke these and like them a lot." is a much more personal gift than "Guy123 on the Internet said these rock, so here ya go!"

06-03-2010, 04:00 PM	#10
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. So true. I think the Opus will be my choice. Thanks Jester!

06-04-2010, 10:31 AM	#11
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06-04-2010, 10:50 AM	#12
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. Remind him to try and taste it without inhaling

06-04-2010, 11:43 AM	#14
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. Which Opus? If it is a small one I would pass and buy something else. Last think I would want to do is get him sick.

06-04-2010, 12:52 PM	#16
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. Yeah smokers have kinda been there, done that. But now they get to try it with flavor, lol.

06-04-2010, 12:52 PM	#18
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. It's too bad my dad gave up smoking after his heart attack 8 years ago. I'd love to be able to enjoy a cigar with him now and again. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

06-04-2010, 03:16 PM	#19
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. How about a CAO La Traviata? That's a nice smoke in my book. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

06-04-2010, 09:50 PM	#20
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Fathers Day Ideas.. So something a bit more mild. CAO La Traviata.. I have to go look up a few reviews.