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beevod · 01-01-2013, 07:42 AM

For Christmas, my nephew (meaning well, I'm sure) gave me a three-pack of Maker's Mark bourbon seasoned cigars ( 6x50 toros) in glass tubes sealed with wax. My question: How bad are they going to be?

Ted · 01-01-2013, 08:06 AM

I've had a few liquor infused cigars gifted to me over the years and found the flavors to be decent to good. But they burned poorly unless you dry em out for while. So if you want to give these a try, open the tube and let it air out for a few days prior to smoking.

Also, go in with an open mind. Starting off with a negative attitude will just taint the experience. If you don't like 'em, you can at least tell your nephew that you gave one a try but flavored cigars just aren't your cup of tea.

SmoKerch · 01-01-2013, 08:17 AM

I had one years ago.

It was like third rate Indonesian tobacco with some medicinal smelling stuff on the "cigars".

They were not for me. YMMV

But, it is the thought that counts.

Briandg · 01-01-2013, 09:27 AM

Trade them, gift them, sell them, It's a shame to burn thirty dollars knowing that you probably won't like. Get rid of them and tell him that one is smoked, the others are being saved for really rare occasion, and that they were a nice change from the ordinary.

Somebody gets to try something different. You are she'd of them and have some trade or cash. He has a gracious thank you and since you're saving the others, he won't buy any more of them.

Win,win, win.

dz130 · 01-01-2013, 10:39 AM

Yeah. Give one a shot, but DEFINITELY let it dry a few days.

Most of them are Dominican cigars, which is probably why I don't like them.

GotaCohiba · 01-01-2013, 12:03 PM

Smoke it, it was a gift from family trying to be thoughtful.

macsauce13 · 01-02-2013, 06:32 AM

I got one from my girlfriend's little brother this year. Pretty curious about smoking it, not sure what to expect! I will say he was VERY excited to give it to me, so I will smoke it in his honor!

beevod · 01-02-2013, 06:40 AM

I thank you for your thoughtful answers. I plan on smoking one today...in Central Park, to make the experience more enjoyable, and will report back. Again, thanks. And, yes, it IS the thought that counts.

Smokestack Jack · 01-02-2013, 06:42 AM

Well, at least you guys were gifted cigars! All I got was a lousy tee shirt!

I would smoke one with an open mind. Then pass the others on. Be gracious and thank your relative. Remember, it's the thought that counts.

jmckeown88 · 01-03-2013, 06:24 AM

I'd at least give it a try... if it sucks then you tried it and pass the other two on...

Agree with all the "it's the thought that counts..." posts.

Just be glad they weren't soaked in town branch bourbon!

01-01-2013, 07:42 AM	#1
beevod Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 20,927	Bourbon Anyone? For Christmas, my nephew (meaning well, I'm sure) gave me a three-pack of Maker's Mark bourbon seasoned cigars ( 6x50 toros) in glass tubes sealed with wax. My question: How bad are they going to be? __________________ "Moderation in all things. Excess in everything else."

01-01-2013, 08:17 AM	#3
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	I had one years ago. It was like third rate Indonesian tobacco with some medicinal smelling stuff on the "cigars". They were not for me. YMMV But, it is the thought that counts. __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

01-01-2013, 10:39 AM	#5
dz130 Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Out of KSA FINALLY! Posts: 7,838	Yeah. Give one a shot, but DEFINITELY let it dry a few days. Most of them are Dominican cigars, which is probably why I don't like them. __________________ Doug Finally out of the sandbox. If I say Corona, I ain't talking beer. RIP Ed Toner

01-01-2013, 12:03 PM	#6
GotaCohiba Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 844	Smoke it, it was a gift from family trying to be thoughtful. __________________ Proud member of the 07' Robusto 8 Still Official CAP member # 1 and PROTEGE KILLER!!!!!!

01-02-2013, 06:40 AM	#8
beevod Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 20,927	I thank you for your thoughtful answers. I plan on smoking one today...in Central Park, to make the experience more enjoyable, and will report back. Again, thanks. And, yes, it IS the thought that counts. __________________ "Moderation in all things. Excess in everything else."

01-01-2013, 08:06 AM	#2
Ted Club Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Along the Oregon Trail Posts: 1,508	I've had a few liquor infused cigars gifted to me over the years and found the flavors to be decent to good. But they burned poorly unless you dry em out for while. So if you want to give these a try, open the tube and let it air out for a few days prior to smoking. Also, go in with an open mind. Starting off with a negative attitude will just taint the experience. If you don't like 'em, you can at least tell your nephew that you gave one a try but flavored cigars just aren't your cup of tea.

01-01-2013, 09:27 AM	#4
Briandg CW Squirrel Wrangler Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: southwest Missouri Posts: 35,518	Trade them, gift them, sell them, It's a shame to burn thirty dollars knowing that you probably won't like. Get rid of them and tell him that one is smoked, the others are being saved for really rare occasion, and that they were a nice change from the ordinary. Somebody gets to try something different. You are she'd of them and have some trade or cash. He has a gracious thank you and since you're saving the others, he won't buy any more of them. Win,win, win.

01-02-2013, 06:32 AM	#7
macsauce13 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,191	I got one from my girlfriend's little brother this year. Pretty curious about smoking it, not sure what to expect! I will say he was VERY excited to give it to me, so I will smoke it in his honor!

01-02-2013, 06:42 AM	#9
Smokestack Jack Herf God Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Warsaw, Mo. 65355 Posts: 13,366	Well, at least you guys were gifted cigars! All I got was a lousy tee shirt! I would smoke one with an open mind. Then pass the others on. Be gracious and thank your relative. Remember, it's the thought that counts. __________________ *SSJ... Herfin' in the Heartland* I can't help it, I have an excuse. What was that excuse again?

01-03-2013, 06:24 AM	#10
jmckeown88 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 248	I'd at least give it a try... if it sucks then you tried it and pass the other two on... Agree with all the "it's the thought that counts..." posts. Just be glad they weren't soaked in town branch bourbon!

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