Morning smokers?

Puff_Dougie

So, those of you who enjoy a cigar in the morning, what's your favorite stick with a cup of coffee?

Bob Luken

That's funny, I was just thinking about this. (Just now,.... in the minute before I logged on.) I've never been much of a morning smoker. I have never smoked with my first cup of coffee. A few times I have smoked later in the morning with coffee and enjoyed it a lot. But in practice I'm usually an after-dinner smoker. I really enjoy an afternoon smoke but not nearly as often as in the evening.

Favorite morning stick? Based on the few times I have smoked in the AM,........ Cuesta-Rey Stanford's Cameroon Reserve. Also, I would take a good connecticut wrappered cigar. Arturo Fuente Seleccion D'Oro comes to mind. Any Fuente conny might be good. Maybe I'll have a cigar this morning. LOL

kuzi16

avo classic no.9

jgibv

Puff_Dougie:

So, those of you who enjoy a cigar in the morning, what's your favorite stick with a cup of coffee?

Just about Any Connie.....Angelenos, monte white, & most recently davidoff 3x3

christian1971

Ive turned to pipe smoking in the morning.

WaltBasil

I've never been able to first thing in the morning. Even as a cigarette smoker, I never smoked until I've been up, had breakfast, and ready to go for the day. But later when I do, say 10 or 11-ish, it's a mild one like a gold or Casa Toraño.

BPGuy

I've been known to smoke one at 9 or 9:30ish, when time allows. I don't have a special preference for morning vs. afternoon. So far, I like to buy sampler packs, and don't have a lot of any one smoke on hand. "Next up!"

Puff_Dougie

I've never smoked in the morning before, but today I decided to give it a try. Don't have many conny sticks in my collection, so I picked out a Makaleha that I got in a trade from Ryan the Hawaiian (twothingism). I must say that I couldn't have made a better choice!



This stick was wonderful. Good construction and a nice, even draw. No harshness on the retrohale...



It's a mild to medium cigar, with nice notes of earth and cinnamon. Produced creamy white smoke, and was nicely complemented by a hot cup of black coffee.



Moving through the second half of the stick, the flavor intensified somewhat, but was never overpowering. The draw remained consistent, with a long ash that would have hung on for over half of the cigar if it hadn't been for a strong gust of wind...



This was a thoroughly enjoyable smoke, and I'm glad I selected it for my maiden voyage into morning cigar indulgence. As I write these lines, there is a lingering sweetness on my lips, like I've just enjoyed a fine breakfast pastry. Thanks, Ryan, for this Saturday morning treat!

WaltBasil

Nice pics! It was like I was there smoking with you...

Gray4lines

Glad you enjoyed your morning cigar! Morning smokes are sometimes the most enjoyable for me. I like to go with a connie (avo, san lotano, mario palomino) or something a little sweet. Today is a cao brazilia. I have also enjoyed the DE tabak redeyes occasionally.

I usually dont eat breakfast so I dont go for stronger sticks, but sometimes a good peppery don pepin is great in the morning. dpg Cuban classic or a little maduro padron.

Echambers

Great pics. Make a me want to go out on the deck and smoke right now. But my bed is damn damn warm...

Gray4lines

Echambers:

Great pics. Make a me want to go out on the deck and smoke right now. But my bed is damn damn warm...

Just light one up in bed!

SleevePlz

All those pictures did for me was tell me that you need a Stogie Stand! I think I have an extra around here somewhere.....

Tyland64

When I do have the morning smoke I generally pare them opposite each other. Stronger coffee milder stick, stronger stick milder coffee. I grind my own coffee beans and sometimes the smell of the fresh grind helps me pick the cigar. Time is a factor also.

Puff_Dougie

Tyland64:

When I do have the morning smoke I generally pare them opposite each other. Stronger coffee milder stick, stronger stick milder coffee. I grind my own coffee beans and sometimes the smell of the fresh grind helps me pick the cigar. Time is a factor also.

That's a great idea! I think I kind of accomplished that with this pairing. The contrasting flavors were definitely a plus.

SleevePlz:

All those pictures did for me was tell me that you need a Stogie Stand! I think I have an extra around here somewhere.....

I'm good, bro. I've got two of Daniel's awesome stogie stands. Didn't need to use one this morning, cause I had my ashtray handy. Thanks for thinking of me though. You just concentrate on recovering from your thermonuclear strike. ;^)

No_one21

I've only done it once lol but the Perdomo Lot23 was super with coffee.

blutattoo

I love my morning cigar and a walk. My palate is usually wide open so I like to try new stuff. Strength doesn't really matter as long as it's not an Opus X. Nothing to drink really, just the cigar and a stroll through Mid-town. This morning it's a Flor de las Antillas (forgot how good this was), but no walk just some gardening.

onestrangeone

A lot of the time early morning is my only quite time, this is when I can relax and really enjoy a good smoke. I don't really have a morning fav, today was a El Centurion, the DPG Blue, Air Bender or L'atelier are always a good start. I rarely smoke the same stick twice in a week.

perkinke

On the weekends in the summers I usually have a stick with coffee if I don't have anything going on. I prefer the milder sticks with a light finish that don't leave my palate coated for the rest of the day.

ddubridge

^^^^this^^^^
Park Avenue, 3x3, Virtue...just to name a few. Love Coffee and Connie mornings.

catfishbluezz

Avo classic or xo, davidoff, davidoff 3x3, habanos, Angelenos

curtpick

I do enjoy my connies with my java. I am currently trying to find a nice smooth,creamy,nutty stick that doesn't break the bank. So far my favorite with coffee is the Avo classic. The price tag prohibits it as an everyday smoke unfortunately. The 3x3 is nice, the davidoff long filler private stock is another I enjoy. Had been smoking the Virtues lately but the just dont have the balance that I desire,just a harshness that doesn't fit my palette I guess. The oliva connie reserve is good but again, not quite what I'm looking for. Oh well on with the quest !

ejgorman

Puff_Dougie:

I've never smoked in the morning before, but today I decided to give it a try. Don't have many conny sticks in my collection, so I picked out a Makaleha that I got in a trade from Ryan the Hawaiian (twothingism). I must say that I couldn't have made a better choice!



This stick was wonderful. Good construction and a nice, even draw. No harshness on the retrohale...



It's a mild to medium cigar, with nice notes of earth and cinnamon. Produced creamy white smoke, and was nicely complemented by a hot cup of black coffee.



Moving through the second half of the stick, the flavor intensified somewhat, but was never overpowering. The draw remained consistent, with a long ash that would have hung on for over half of the cigar if it hadn't been for a strong gust of wind...



This was a thoroughly enjoyable smoke, and I'm glad I selected it for my maiden voyage into morning cigar indulgence. As I write these lines, there is a lingering sweetness on my lips, like I've just enjoyed a fine breakfast pastry. Thanks, Ryan, for this Saturday morning treat!

Been thinking about this myself lately since I'm an early riser and the wife and daughter are not. Haven't really found a conny that I've liked, but those pictures made me feel like I was right there with you!

Gray4lines

curtpick:

I do enjoy my connies with my java. I am currently trying to find a nice smooth,creamy,nutty stick that doesn't break the bank. So far my favorite with coffee is the Avo classic. The price tag prohibits it as an everyday smoke unfortunately. The 3x3 is nice, the davidoff long filler private stock is another I enjoy. Had been smoking the Virtues lately but the just dont have the balance that I desire,just a harshness that doesn't fit my palette I guess. The oliva connie reserve is good but again, not quite what I'm looking for. Oh well on with the quest !

Have you tried the Mario palominos? They are really smooth and have a toasty round taste. On clearance now for ab $2 ea.

No_one21

curtpick:

I do enjoy my connies with my java. I am currently trying to find a nice smooth,creamy,nutty stick that doesn't break the bank. So far my favorite with coffee is the Avo classic. The price tag prohibits it as an everyday smoke unfortunately. The 3x3 is nice, the davidoff long filler private stock is another I enjoy. Had been smoking the Virtues lately but the just dont have the balance that I desire,just a harshness that doesn't fit my palette I guess. The oliva connie reserve is good but again, not quite what I'm looking for. Oh well on with the quest !

Why not the Lot 23? You did suggest it to me, and I loved it. Also, what about the Hyde Park? Seems reasonable enough but I know they're hit-or-miss with most around here.

ejgorman

ejgorman:

Puff_Dougie:

I've never smoked in the morning before, but today I decided to give it a try. Don't have many conny sticks in my collection, so I picked out a Makaleha that I got in a trade from Ryan the Hawaiian (twothingism). I must say that I couldn't have made a better choice!



This stick was wonderful. Good construction and a nice, even draw. No harshness on the retrohale...



It's a mild to medium cigar, with nice notes of earth and cinnamon. Produced creamy white smoke, and was nicely complemented by a hot cup of black coffee.



Moving through the second half of the stick, the flavor intensified somewhat, but was never overpowering. The draw remained consistent, with a long ash that would have hung on for over half of the cigar if it hadn't been for a strong gust of wind...



This was a thoroughly enjoyable smoke, and I'm glad I selected it for my maiden voyage into morning cigar indulgence. As I write these lines, there is a lingering sweetness on my lips, like I've just enjoyed a fine breakfast pastry. Thanks, Ryan, for this Saturday morning treat!

Been thinking about this myself lately since I'm an early riser and the wife and daughter are not. Haven't really found many connies that I've liked, but those pictures made me feel like I was right there with you!

curtpick

Gray4lines:

curtpick:

I do enjoy my connies with my java. I am currently trying to find a nice smooth,creamy,nutty stick that doesn't break the bank. So far my favorite with coffee is the Avo classic. The price tag prohibits it as an everyday smoke unfortunately. The 3x3 is nice, the davidoff long filler private stock is another I enjoy. Had been smoking the Virtues lately but the just dont have the balance that I desire,just a harshness that doesn't fit my palette I guess. The oliva connie reserve is good but again, not quite what I'm looking for. Oh well on with the quest !

Have you tried the Mario palominos? They are really smooth and have a toasty round taste. On clearance now for ab $2 ea.

Ya know I did but its been a loooong time ago. Going to have to revisit them Gray ! thanks

MorganGeo

I love connys with my morning joe. During the weekdays when I don't have much time I'll go with gold nugget. The weekends I usually smoke a CLE Connecticut. Very good smoke. I had a Griffins cigar this morning and it was very good as well.

cbuck

I like the Cusano M1 robusto. 2.00 a stick. I think they are made in the same factory as Avo. Charlie

Amos Umwhat

christian1971:

Ive turned to pipe smoking in the morning.

Same. Capt. Black Royal. It's like having dark chocolate with your coffee.

Martel

blutattoo:

I love my morning cigar and a walk. My palate is usually wide open so I like to try new stuff. Strength doesn't really matter as long as it's not an Opus X. Nothing to drink really, just the cigar and a stroll through Mid-town. This morning it's a Flor de las Antillas (forgot how good this was), but no walk just some gardening.

Hey, I smoked my first Opus X on a morning!

I wanted my palate to be fresh.

Lot 23 would kick my butt in the AM. Those things make me puke.

For a classic Connie and Coffee, I love the Oliva Connecticut Reserve. For cheap coffee on the go, nothing really beats the ccom American. Long fillers on a house blend that is pretty good, but I don't feel bad if I have to toss it. While it's not a connie, the San Cristobal Elegencia has a pretty mild and light colored wrapper that I love in the morning.