Diamondog Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I personally don't reserve what I would consider my "special stock" only for special occassions (cgr and mgr are 2 exceptions), I practice smoking my stock "special" or not as I feel the desire although I do practice tight moderation with my high end stuff. Tonight for example I felt the urge to smoke a ra phoenicio since I decided not to burn one last week in the dominican because of how most of the sticks were burning (and lack of a torch) due to the high humidity and it has delivered in spades tonight (paired wonderfully with the new diet Pepsi wild cherry!). What is your all time fave "special" cigar to smoke occassion or not? Mine would be the cohiba sublime '04 with special mention to the aforementioned phoenicio, monte sublime, conde 54 and 1966. Bearing in mind "Special" being completely subjective... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 A great question for this group, since FOH's have the best stock on earth to choose from. Cannot wait to read the replies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Special to me is something I know is smoking extremely well not a one off stick or a 5er I bought but something that is aged and glorious. Actually these cigars would apply to everyday smokes as well, I enjoy the versatility tremendously. Such sticks would be rass, d4, or cce with 5 years or more on them. I have an 04 sublime, phoenicios, vr da 5th anni, conde 54 in the desktop as singles but if it's not something I am positive will deliver in spades then it is not a special occasion smoke for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 hmmm it probably sounds naff but I approach each cigar as a special occasion due to weather conditions here. I hardly ever decide what I'm going to have before I open the humi up so it's whatever feels right at the time whether it's a cheap and cheerful or an eye water stick. Eg today I grabbed a Siglo VI and it was fantastic. A few days ago I grabbed a Quintero Panetela and it was also fantastic. In terms of enjoyment they were both special occasions (Sun was out!) and I enjoyed them both equally as much; they were obviously different in terms of tastes and ethos but genuinely as enjoyable as each other. This week I look back fondly on both sticks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I really can't say I have a special cigar within my modest inventory. Whatever I have a taste for could change depending on the situation or occasion. I'll put it this way, I only have one box of cigars which I will not smoke at the moment... thats the Boli Petite Belli LE. Any other cigar could be my "special cigar". Anything from a PC to a DC LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I guess we all have different perspectives. I don't have what I consider different "tiers" of cigars - but perhaps that's due in part to the fact that I don't smoke every day. I believe every cigar I smoke should taste great, otherwise I find it pointless to light up at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noreaster Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Easy answer for me..98 Fundy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Mine would be the Partagas 898v. I save them for the rare days when the sun is out and I have the time to enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Mine would be the Partagas 898v. I save them for the rare days when the sun is out and I have the time to enjoy them. B-I-N-G-O! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phidelt076 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I was gifted a Monty Especial early on when I began smoking cigars. I was floored someone would just give me a Cuban cigar. I set it aside in a display humidor I had and waited about a year before I smoked it and remember it being the most amazing cigar I'd ever had. I stumbled across a couple of boxes of '98's for a great price that I have been sharing with friends when we celebrate their b-days, promotions, etc. That cigar always reminds me of the generosity I was shown so I pass that along on special occasions. I don't typically call something my own "special occasion" but always go to the Boli PC when I'm celebrating and want that "sure thing" cigar. These were my first box purchse after getting some samplers and is the cigar I always stay stocked up on and never has let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJP Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 The Cigar time is special. When all the conditions are spot on and the stick delivers. Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Everything is open to smoke except 3 specific Marcas that I will smoke from on specific dates 2000 partagas Seleccion privada No. 1. This box was gifted to me by a very generous botl to smoke on my daughter's birthday. She was born in 2000. 2008 montecristo sublime - the year i got married. Only smoke one on my wedding anniversary 2010 montecristo grand Edmundo - the year my son was born. Only smoke one on my son's birthday Everything else is fair game!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 They're ALL special to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Champagne is reserved for celebrations/special occasions - right? Consider opening Champagne and having a celebration/special occasion just by opening it. My $0,02cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I smoke whatever catches my fancy and is within arms reach. I savor every moment. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631730,-87.070624 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrims Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Agree with the good captain about the weather in the UK 898's would be up there as would sharing a Culebras with friends!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfectform Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I can only put one at the top of the list, of which I had only one, unfortunately. A 1492. The special occasion? Some long lost Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I still have a couple of Cuban Davidoff's left along with a few cigars from the 40's and 60's. I deem those to be "extra special". Otherwise, I consider the following to be "special" Cohiba Lancero Cohiba Esplendido. Cohiba Siglo VI Any BHK. Lusitanias Punch DC's. RACF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For special occations or gatherings depending on how much time I have I will go for: Monte #4 Gran Reserva Edmundo Dante Conde 109 LGC Medaile D'or #1 - 1998 box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't hoard anything regardless of what it is. If I feel like smoking it, I do. I won't save for a special occasion because you never know when you won't have another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I ahbe thought a out this again. I don't smoke that often so each cigar is essentially special. Sounds corny or cliche but essentially true. I find myself reaching for the 1966 the bhk the htf more and more because they just taste good even if they are more pricy over what i may consider cheap and cheerful I don't have much time so I don't want to waste it on something I like less just for hell of having a stick in my mouth. Try to make each smoke count. My weekly smoke rate won't break the bank. If my hobby was a 20 to 30 stick a week hobby, my thoughts may be diff. My expeience only. In short. My absolute fav is what I am smoking at the moment. Lgc mdo2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedipastor Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Right now, it's a toss-up between the Behike 54 and the Casa Fuente Lancero. Both way too expensive to enjoy regularly for me, but both awesome and memorable experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squarehead Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Whatever tickles my fancy the moment I look into my humis and grab will be my special cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikesupremedunk Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Whatever tickles my fancy the moment I look into my humis and grab will be my special cigar. Pretty much. My only disappointment is saving those "special" sticks for that special occasion only to get one that draws way too tight and puts you in a worse mood than before you started smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafLover Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Pretty much. My only disappointment is saving those "special" sticks for that special occasion only to get one that draws way too tight and puts you in a worse mood than before you started smoking. Ditto!!!!! Otherwise, I don't touch my Punch RS 11's and my Dip 4's. The flavor of those hits my holy grail of taste buds and because it's discontinued, so I don't touch them only for special occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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