Cigar choice for 4th of July

cabaiguan juan

cabaiguan juan

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This has been floating around in my head for a while. Would you smoke a Cuban cigar on July 4th? I ask because in celebrating the birth of America, it seams counter intuitive, to me, to smoke a cigar made in a communist country. I know many love Cuban cigars and I acknowledge to each their own, but I don’t see that as appropriate. What are your thoughts? I’m planning on smoking something from the DR or an FSG.
 
I’ll have a CAO America. Rocky Patel freedom and Alec Bradly American classic are a couple that come to mind.
 
I don't see it as a problem. Considering the president at the time, who instituted the embargo, and was a war hero, sent out an advisor to buy all the Upmann petite coronas he could find in the D.C. area before the embargo went into effect.

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If I had a serious philosophical problem smoking Cuban cigars, I like to think I'd never smoke them vs. choosing one day to abstain. That said, my bday is on the 4th and I always have a hard time deciding what to smoke. I've still got a crusty old Opus Phantom from Carlito but might save that till my 50th next year. Probably some combination of Fundadore, Opus Angel's Share, PL Sobresaliente, or Illusione H-Town Lancero. Pretty good chance I'm going to start the day with one of those 40 year old RyJ coronas!
 
I find that it is a bit too warm to smoke during the 4th, even during the evening. Nothing like smoking a special cigar while sweat is dripping off you! If I'm grilling or outside I'll just smoke a Fuente or Padron especially if I have to chuck it.
 
Devil Doc said:
I don't see it as a problem. Considering the president at the time, who instituted the embargo, and was a war hero, sent out an advisor to buy all the Upmann petite coronas he could find in the D.C. area before the embargo went into effect.

Doc
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Johnny B said:
Well put.

I mean if we were celebrating our Independence from Cuba then yeah, I'd be willing to abstain on that day. But we're not, so I say go for something extra special! Country of origin shouldn't hold ya back IMO.
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Agree with this.

I was thinking, definitely pre-Embargo, probably Monty No1, or Por Larranaga Cedro Deluxe... (both are in my drybox)
 
If the weather cooperates I’ll know what I’m smoking after I open the cabinet and no; origin will have nothing to do with it.
 
Spending some quality time going through the cabinet. Checking smokes that I haven't looked at for a long time. Reminded myself about some really cool stuff I've got aging. Had to drag one of these out; 2007 Casa Fuente we picked up in Vegas on one of our trips. Great memories, great smoke...!! More to follow.

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Strong. Spicy. Tasty. Over priced. Worth trying if you can get it during a sale. At $12 for a Robusto it has much competition but if you can get it on sale for like $8-9 on say, a holiday sale then it’s worth it. I thought it tasted good but the reviews are mixed.
 
Here's to liberation...in general...

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Once the sun started setting was a little more bearable outside. Yesterday's cigar was a Tatuaje The JV13, this is the second one I've smoked and was really impressed how this cigar has aged.
 
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