Montezüma Posted Tuesday at 03:41 PM Posted Tuesday at 03:41 PM What is your chosen occasion for a Lancero? Describe the best occasion that for you, calls for a Lancero. It's not the most versatile vitola. For me, they tend to sleep the most months in my humidor. When lit, they can take a full two hours or more to finish, so pairing usually requires a refill. Please share your insights. I am keen to find out whether there might be a common theme. Thanks! 3
Popular Post Lucas Buck Posted Tuesday at 03:47 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 03:47 PM There are few ways I would rather enjoy a Sunday afternoon than with a Lancero so that’s what I chose. One of my favorite vitolas so I smoke them often but you’re right, they are a significant time commitment. Gotta sip ‘em slow and easy to extract all those intricate concentrated flavors. 9
Popular Post Dmex Posted Tuesday at 04:03 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 04:03 PM I agree that a Sunday Afternoon, or any day really when I have absolutely nothing to do (rare during the week), the house is empty, and I can just sit in the backyard and relax, listen to some music. That is the best time to enjoy a lancero. 8
Popular Post Dlowil Posted Tuesday at 05:07 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 05:07 PM With 3 kids under 6, a lancero requires planning. It’s typically a nap time, evening or dedicated block of time where I know interruptions will be at a minimum. 8
Popular Post Havanaaddict Posted Tuesday at 05:11 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 05:11 PM I used to smoke a lot of Lanceros years ago when they were more ready available. Now if I do reach for one its probably going to have lots of age on it! 7
Popular Post El Niño Posted Tuesday at 05:55 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 05:55 PM If I could only have one vitola, it would be the lancero. I love a good lancero with a good book. 8
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted Tuesday at 05:59 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 05:59 PM Weekend mornings on the patio with coffee is my favorite Lancero time. 8
Popular Post Glass Half Full Posted Tuesday at 06:06 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 06:06 PM It's all been well said above, but I'll just second that these are sipping cigars IMO. What adds to my enjoyment of them is having them at a slightly lower RH -- more toward 60% for skinnies than for the rest. That's easy to do by just slipping a little 58% Boveda in the box of cigars while it sits in the cabinet (which is kept more towards 62%). It's like a mini"dry box" adjustment, but it's way more forgiving than a real "dry box" if your plans change. Skinnies are wonderful. 5 1
Popular Post Ruggerpgh99 Posted Tuesday at 06:10 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 06:10 PM Its my favorite vitola, Sunday, golf on, relaxing. 6
El Niño Posted Tuesday at 06:56 PM Posted Tuesday at 06:56 PM 6 hours ago, Glass Half Full said: What adds to my enjoyment of them is having them at a slightly lower RH -- more toward 60% for skinnies than for the rest. That's easy to do by just slipping a little 58% Boveda in the box of cigars while it sits in the cabinet (which is kept more towards 62%). It's like a mini"dry box" adjustment, but it's way more forgiving than a real "dry box" if your plans change. This is such a good idea – I'm gonna try this asap! 4
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted Tuesday at 08:04 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 08:04 PM 7 hours ago, Dlowil said: With 3 kids under 6, a lancero requires planning. It’s typically a nap time, evening or dedicated block of time where I know interruptions will be at a minimum. The empty nest is a beautiful thing sometimes. 😁 7 1
Popular Post griller Posted Tuesday at 09:10 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 09:10 PM A Spring or Fall Friday afternoon after work, sitting on my deck with the dog, wife, Spotify/jammin' music, and a cold adult beverage. Lancero is perfect for this occasion & forces me to slow down & enjoy my time here. 5
Grimlock Posted Tuesday at 11:28 PM Posted Tuesday at 11:28 PM The majority of my lanceros are med-full, so Sunday afternoon or in the evening are when they get smoked. I can't recall ever having a lancero with a Saturday morning coffee. Tons of skinnies in the morning in the form of petit coronas, but never a lancero. 4
Popular Post El Presidente Posted Tuesday at 11:33 PM Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 11:33 PM Afternoon work writing/planning/contemplating cigar. Lancero...that tactile feel in the hand...like a great pen...they make me feel smarter . Lancero has become my work cigar/vitola of choice over the years. It is almost a conditioning tool where if I have some serious thinking to do, a Lancero comes out. 15
Glass Half Full Posted yesterday at 12:37 AM Posted yesterday at 12:37 AM I feel smarter just thinkin' 'bout it. :) 2 2
Popular Post BoliDan Posted yesterday at 12:59 AM Popular Post Posted yesterday at 12:59 AM I think it's a morning cigar. But this probably because that's the time the wife and kiddo are least active. If I even try to have one in the afternoon I know my kid is going to ask me to take hime somewhere. It's Murphy's Law for cigars. But also, I just think skinnies pair so well with a cappuccino and pastry. 6
JohnS Posted yesterday at 07:05 AM Posted yesterday at 07:05 AM This thread has me thinking I need to smoke one soon on a warm and sunny winter's afternoon! 4
westg Posted yesterday at 08:31 AM Posted yesterday at 08:31 AM Brunch cigar for sure for me. Funny thing I rarely smoke them and I am well stocked up. Just scored a box of Monte Especiales. I will always consider a Lanceros, then reach for a Double Robusto. 4
Popular Post phlipp Posted yesterday at 02:59 PM Popular Post Posted yesterday at 02:59 PM Nothing beats a Lancero on a lazy summer day relaxing by the pool. 3 2
Blazer Posted 20 hours ago Posted 20 hours ago Other for me as anytime is the right time for a Lancero!! 4
Popular Post Dlowil Posted 20 hours ago Popular Post Posted 20 hours ago Kids just went down for nap. Inspired by this thread. I’ve got some work to do. We’ll see if the N1 Lancero guides my creative brain. 8
Popular Post Ford2112 Posted 19 hours ago Popular Post Posted 19 hours ago I like 'em on a sunny day with no distractions. 6
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