Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker?

LPFerrante · 11-19-2019, 08:54 AM

Steve Saka smokes ten cigars a day.

That is something. I do maybe two a week.

How often do you all smoke?

The Poet · 11-19-2019, 09:24 AM

I have on several occasions smoked 10 cigars in a day WITH Steve Saka, but a normal day now is rarely as much as half that. But nota bene, my go-to these days are JR Habanitos, which are not much bigger than a cigarette.

Porch Dweller · 11-19-2019, 12:20 PM

One a day, sometimes two.

Chainsaw13 · 11-19-2019, 12:42 PM

I’ve met Steve a couple of times, and smoked a few cigars with him. No where near 10 though. Watched him buy a box of Boli RC’s at the La Casa in Windsor, then promptly dissect one to show us how it’s rolled.

I’m up to about two a day now.

LPFerrante · 11-19-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I’ve met Steve a couple of times, and smoked a few cigars with him. No where near 10 though. Watched him buy a box of Boli RC’s at the La Casa in Windsor, then promptly dissect one to show us how it’s rolled.

I’m up to about two a day now.

From all accounts, Steve seems like a nice and chill guy. Him dissecting the stick certainly fits right into his love of all things cigars.

Havanaaddict · 11-19-2019, 12:54 PM

I worked PT (4) hrs a day at a cigar shop/lounge for over 10 years. I would smoke 4 cigars a day so thats a box of cigars a week

I don't work there anymore and I have cut down to (2) a day. Now at Herfs I am (8) a day x 4 days

kingcobradude · 11-19-2019, 01:08 PM

Most I ever smoked is 2 a day.

The Poet · 11-19-2019, 01:27 PM

Steve IS a hell of a nice guy, with a lot of great stories. If you ever run into him, ask him about the time in Italy when he smoked a cigar at an outdoor cafe with an old man.

LPFerrante · 11-19-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Steve IS a hell of a nice guy, with a lot of great stories. If you ever run into him, ask him about the time in Italy when he smoked a cigar at an outdoor cafe with an old man.

I've only seen him on videos, and he seems that way. Nice to know he's that way in person too! If I see him, I'll be sure to ask.

Don Fernando · 11-19-2019, 09:09 PM

Steve is fantastic, a good friend.

I smoke one to two cigars a day.

LPFerrante · 11-20-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Steve is fantastic, a good friend.

I smoke one to two cigars a day.

How did you meet Steve?

Don Fernando · 11-20-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LPFerrante

How did you meet Steve?

I used to be a cigar sales rep when I still lived in Europe. We distributed Joya, and they make a lot of his cigars for him.

A few years ago, a few days before the Intertabac trade show (kind of IPCPR for international markets), Juan Martinez (president of Joya) and I are driving around. He says "Saka is coming to Intertabac, you two should meet, I bet you guys will be best friends". So I ask "why?". Juan says "because you two have that same sarcastic personality" to which I reply "but Juan, are you calling me sarcastic?" is a sarcastic tone.

Anyway, few days later at the trade show, I see Steve walking by. So I stop him and say "Juan said that we should meet". Saka says "why?" so I say "Juan says that you're a sarcastic pain in the ass, and that I'm a sarcastic pain in the ass, so we should get along fine". Steve looks at me and says "sit down and smoke".

We've been in touch since. I traveled back to Europe for Intertabac last September. Steve was there as well. I am one of the approx 25 people worldwide that he gifted a Chubby Unicorn, and he gave me one of his Sakasquatch statues for my office.

4WheelVFR · 11-19-2019, 09:29 PM

I probably average about 3-5 a week now.

CigarNut · 11-20-2019, 08:48 AM

I’ve never met or heard of Steve (until this post). I usually smoke 2-4 cigars a day — although there are plenty of days where I have none.

There are days (at herfs) where I have smoked 10 — or more. As much as I try to clear my palette between smokes, I don’t get many of the flavors from the last four or five that I do from the earlier cigars. So, I make sure that the later cigars are nothing special.

gomeitsmybday · 11-20-2019, 10:42 AM

I've definitely put up some decent numbers when I've been on vacation before, but particularly on my last vacation, I became increasingly aware of diminished return, particularly after the 4th cigar of the day...
Whenever I smoke more than 2 a day, I always make sure to start light and work up in body throughout the day, but even when doing so, no matter how strong the cigar is at the end of the day, I really can't taste it like I want to...sure, I can tell the general idea of the cigar but in no way am I able to truly appreciate it...
So yeah, unless I'm in a particularly rebellious mood, I'm good for maybe 2-4 cigars on any given day...and even with that, I find that if I smoke a really strong cigar on a given evening, the following mornings cigar is usually less tasty...
On that note - if anyone was ever to invent a mouthwash that could reset my palate after each cigar, I'd be a lifetime customer

The Poet · 11-20-2019, 12:02 PM

Michael, Steve Saka has been a big player in the cigar biz for decades. I first met him when he was working for Lew Rothman at JR Cigars. From there he moved on to become president of Drew Estates for Jonathan Drew, which always struck me as odd considering the low opinion he'd often expressed about Acids. Now he has his own company, producing the high-end Dunbarton line . . . that I can't afford.

Havanaaddict · 11-20-2019, 12:15 PM

Yeah I have met him a few times, cool guy and a personality as large as he is (and that is BIG)

Weelok · 11-20-2019, 02:35 PM

Average one a day. If I do more, I generally follow what gomeitsmybday said but after the second cigar, I’ll just smoke whatever is cheapest as I can’t taste much.

11-19-2019, 09:24 AM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? I have on several occasions smoked 10 cigars in a day WITH Steve Saka, but a normal day now is rarely as much as half that. But nota bene, my go-to these days are JR Habanitos, which are not much bigger than a cigarette. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-19-2019, 12:20 PM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? One a day, sometimes two. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-19-2019, 12:42 PM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? I’ve met Steve a couple of times, and smoked a few cigars with him. No where near 10 though. Watched him buy a box of Boli RC’s at the La Casa in Windsor, then promptly dissect one to show us how it’s rolled. I’m up to about two a day now. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-19-2019, 12:54 PM	#6
Havanaaddict Man in Black!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: V.I.P Room Partagas Factory Posts: 3,451 Trading: (1)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? I worked PT (4) hrs a day at a cigar shop/lounge for over 10 years. I would smoke 4 cigars a day so thats a box of cigars a week I don't work there anymore and I have cut down to (2) a day. Now at Herfs I am (8) a day x 4 days __________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." "Hav-a-na nice day"

11-19-2019, 01:08 PM	#7
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? Most I ever smoked is 2 a day.

11-19-2019, 01:27 PM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? Steve IS a hell of a nice guy, with a lot of great stories. If you ever run into him, ask him about the time in Italy when he smoked a cigar at an outdoor cafe with an old man. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-19-2019, 09:09 PM	#10
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? Steve is fantastic, a good friend. I smoke one to two cigars a day. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-19-2019, 09:29 PM	#13
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? I probably average about 3-5 a week now.

11-20-2019, 08:48 AM	#14
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? I’ve never met or heard of Steve (until this post). I usually smoke 2-4 cigars a day — although there are plenty of days where I have none. There are days (at herfs) where I have smoked 10 — or more. As much as I try to clear my palette between smokes, I don’t get many of the flavors from the last four or five that I do from the earlier cigars. So, I make sure that the later cigars are nothing special. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-20-2019, 10:42 AM	#15
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? I've definitely put up some decent numbers when I've been on vacation before, but particularly on my last vacation, I became increasingly aware of diminished return, particularly after the 4th cigar of the day... Whenever I smoke more than 2 a day, I always make sure to start light and work up in body throughout the day, but even when doing so, no matter how strong the cigar is at the end of the day, I really can't taste it like I want to...sure, I can tell the general idea of the cigar but in no way am I able to truly appreciate it... So yeah, unless I'm in a particularly rebellious mood, I'm good for maybe 2-4 cigars on any given day...and even with that, I find that if I smoke a really strong cigar on a given evening, the following mornings cigar is usually less tasty... On that note - if anyone was ever to invent a mouthwash that could reset my palate after each cigar, I'd be a lifetime customer

11-20-2019, 12:02 PM	#16
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? Michael, Steve Saka has been a big player in the cigar biz for decades. I first met him when he was working for Lew Rothman at JR Cigars. From there he moved on to become president of Drew Estates for Jonathan Drew, which always struck me as odd considering the low opinion he'd often expressed about Acids. Now he has his own company, producing the high-end Dunbarton line . . . that I can't afford. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-20-2019, 12:15 PM	#17
Havanaaddict Man in Black!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: V.I.P Room Partagas Factory Posts: 3,451 Trading: (1)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? Yeah I have met him a few times, cool guy and a personality as large as he is (and that is BIG) __________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." "Hav-a-na nice day"

11-20-2019, 02:35 PM	#18
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: Are You A Steve Saka Type Of Smoker? Average one a day. If I do more, I generally follow what gomeitsmybday said but after the second cigar, I’ll just smoke whatever is cheapest as I can’t taste much. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.