I need some guidance

gator_79 · 10-28-2011, 01:50 PM

Heres the story. My wife does share a cigar with me every now and then. I was talking her last night on the phone and she expressed that she would like to try some flavored/infused cigars. She specifically mentioned the coffee flavored ones. I do not smoke flavored or infused cigars so I do not have a clue where to start. Any recomendation for coffee flavored sticks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Blak Smyth · 10-28-2011, 01:52 PM

Drew Estates is about the best infused manufacturer out there.
They have the Tabak and I am not sure what else would be coffee.

Try the Opulence 3, not coffee but the best infused stick by a mile that I have tried!

irratebass · 10-28-2011, 01:58 PM

Java maybe?

awsmith4 · 10-28-2011, 01:58 PM

The Java by Rocky Patel. My advice would be to take her to the B&M and let her pick a few and try them to see what she likes. Just pray that she doesn't follow my wife's footsteps and go from liking flavored smokes to loving well aged Cubans, it may sound awesome but you stash goes rather quickly

dave · 10-28-2011, 01:58 PM

2nd the Tabak. I'd smoke them if the tip wasn't so sweet.
Java
Khalua - if you can still find them

You didn't mention if she smokes non-infused cigars already. My girlfriend smokes wide range of premium cigars, but still enjoys infused now and then. Won't touch acids, but likes:
CI Legend Copper - Drew Estates
Ambrosia, esp Vann Reef and Nectar
In the Tabak, she particularly likes the 'Red-Eye'
CAO Eileen's Dream and Moontrance

bobarian · 10-28-2011, 02:00 PM

Drew Estates makes several coffee infused cigars. The Tabak Especial comes in both Maduro(Negra) and Natural(Dulce) wrappers. I occasionally enjoy the Negra but do not like the natural wrapper. Both have sweetened tips. Check your local shop.

DE also makes the Java, a much stronger coffee infused cigar. I prefer the balance of the Tabak.

There are several other coffee flavored cigars like the Tatiana. But flavored cigars differ from infused in that the flavors seem much more artificial.

Acid also has a nice sampler in a tin that runs about $45.

Doctorossi · 10-28-2011, 02:09 PM

I've never understood the point of a coffee infused or flavored cigar, as coffee is a flavor so easy to find in so many non-infused/flavored cigars. Also, it's very easy to drink a cup of coffee with your cigar and get the same effect.

Something like strawberry makes some amount of sense to me, because you're never going to find it in an unflavored product.

kelmac07 · 10-28-2011, 02:28 PM

A few have said it...for coffee flavors, the Java is the one.

bobarian · 10-28-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I've never understood the point of a coffee infused or flavored cigar, as coffee is a flavor so easy to find in so many non-infused/flavored cigars. Also, it's very easy to drink a cup of coffee with your cigar and get the same effect.

Something like strawberry makes some amount of sense to me, because you're never going to find it in an unflavored product.

I never understood the fascination with "Limited Release" Tat's.

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

Doctorossi · 10-28-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I never understood the fascination with "Limited Release" Tat's.

Well, it makes sense to me, to the extent that they have potential to be good blends.

Personally, I don't care for intentionally-limited releases as a marketing function, but if a tasty stick shows up in a "Limited" program, I can grok the pursuit of it. You won't catch me participating, though.

Drez · 10-28-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

The Java by Rocky Patel. My advice would be to take her to the B&M and let her pick a few and try them to see what she likes. Just pray that she doesn't follow my wife's footsteps and go from liking flavored smokes to loving well aged Cubans, it may sound awesome but you stash goes rather quickly

thats the best thing to do. have her pick out a small sampler for her to try that way she can narrow down her likes / dislikes.

gator_79 · 10-28-2011, 03:09 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice. She currently only smokes about 3-4 cigars a month (CAO Flavors) but she usually takes a few puffs off whatever I light up. That Tabac Especial sounds like it will be right up her alley. As for the Cubans, she really likes my BBF's.

shilala · 10-28-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I've never understood the point of a coffee infused or flavored cigar, as coffee is a flavor so easy to find in so many non-infused/flavored cigars. Also, it's very easy to drink a cup of coffee with your cigar and get the same effect.

Something like strawberry makes some amount of sense to me, because you're never going to find it in an unflavored product.

Coffee flavored cigars don't taste like coffee notes in cigars. Coffee notes are like pumpkin, coffee cigars are like pumpkin pie.
Most coffee cigars I've tried also have a heavy chocolate, too. Same thing here. It's not a chocolate note like in many regular cigars, it's like eating Hershey Kisses.
That make more sense, Doc?

Doctorossi · 10-28-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

That make more sense, Doc?

Definitely! Thanks for the knowledge, bud.

shilala · 10-28-2011, 03:33 PM

Ain't no thing, brother.

Sonic04GT · 10-28-2011, 03:33 PM

Anything Drew Estate

Java, Tabak series, etc.

Tatiana Mocha was pretty good too.

10-28-2011, 01:50 PM	#1
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	I need some guidance Heres the story. My wife does share a cigar with me every now and then. I was talking her last night on the phone and she expressed that she would like to try some flavored/infused cigars. She specifically mentioned the coffee flavored ones. I do not smoke flavored or infused cigars so I do not have a clue where to start. Any recomendation for coffee flavored sticks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

10-28-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: I need some guidance Drew Estates is about the best infused manufacturer out there. They have the Tabak and I am not sure what else would be coffee. Try the Opulence 3, not coffee but the best infused stick by a mile that I have tried! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-28-2011, 01:58 PM	#3
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: I need some guidance Java maybe? __________________

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awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: I need some guidance The Java by Rocky Patel. My advice would be to take her to the B&M and let her pick a few and try them to see what she likes. Just pray that she doesn't follow my wife's footsteps and go from liking flavored smokes to loving well aged Cubans, it may sound awesome but you stash goes rather quickly __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

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dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: I need some guidance 2nd the Tabak. I'd smoke them if the tip wasn't so sweet. Java Khalua - if you can still find them You didn't mention if she smokes non-infused cigars already. My girlfriend smokes wide range of premium cigars, but still enjoys infused now and then. Won't touch acids, but likes: CI Legend Copper - Drew Estates Ambrosia, esp Vann Reef and Nectar In the Tabak, she particularly likes the 'Red-Eye' CAO Eileen's Dream and Moontrance

10-28-2011, 02:00 PM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: I need some guidance Drew Estates makes several coffee infused cigars. The Tabak Especial comes in both Maduro(Negra) and Natural(Dulce) wrappers. I occasionally enjoy the Negra but do not like the natural wrapper. Both have sweetened tips. Check your local shop. DE also makes the Java, a much stronger coffee infused cigar. I prefer the balance of the Tabak. There are several other coffee flavored cigars like the Tatiana. But flavored cigars differ from infused in that the flavors seem much more artificial. Acid also has a nice sampler in a tin that runs about $45.

10-28-2011, 02:09 PM	#7
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: I need some guidance I've never understood the point of a coffee infused or flavored cigar, as coffee is a flavor so easy to find in so many non-infused/flavored cigars. Also, it's very easy to drink a cup of coffee with your cigar and get the same effect. Something like strawberry makes some amount of sense to me, because you're never going to find it in an unflavored product. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

10-28-2011, 02:28 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: I need some guidance A few have said it...for coffee flavors, the Java is the one. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-28-2011, 03:09 PM	#12
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: I need some guidance Thanks everyone for the advice. She currently only smokes about 3-4 cigars a month (CAO Flavors) but she usually takes a few puffs off whatever I light up. That Tabac Especial sounds like it will be right up her alley. As for the Cubans, she really likes my BBF's.

10-28-2011, 03:33 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: I need some guidance Ain't no thing, brother. __________________

10-28-2011, 03:33 PM	#16
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: I need some guidance Anything Drew Estate Java, Tabak series, etc. Tatiana Mocha was pretty good too.