Strongest cigar you've ever smoked

wallyevs012 said:
I was in Vietnam 1964 as a Infantry advisor to RVN Ranger Bn....while in a small hamlet, the village chief who was about 80 years old noticed I was smoking a cigar. He was also smoking a cigar (I think)!!! Anyway he wanted me to trade with him.....My Captain said you better make that trade or you might get your throat cut tonite!!! The end of his cigar was chewed all to hell and this guy's teeth was every color in the book...not to lose face, I traded cigars....Man, that thing must have made with Water Buffalo dung and wrapped with a burned banana leaf...I'm trying my best to smile and asked him if had a box he could spare, I'm glad he did'nt. He really loved that Dutch Master and we laughed for two days over that one....
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Great story. If you left the Vil standing I may have encountered it myself in 67. Smoked a few strange smokes while over there. Always said one had to "go native" when Vacationing.
 
LFD DL 700 - It's kicked my butt a few times!

The Taboo Special Forces original blend is up there too!
 
Way to resurrect a dead thread with a random comic, Julian :D

Guess I'll add the strongest cigar I've smoked now.

It was a '95 Juan Lopez #2. I had no idea this thing was going to be a powerhouse. Smoked it at the SHIT herf SoCal edition a couple of weeks ago. Passed it around once, everyone tried it, said it was the strongest thing ever. Passed it around a second time, all but three guys said "uh, no thanks" :)

I actually had a buzz by the time I finished it, which hasn't happened to me while smoking a cigar in probably ten years.
 
croatan said:
Way to resurrect a dead thread with a random comic, Julian :D

Guess I'll add the strongest cigar I've smoked now.

It was a '95 Juan Lopez #2. I had no idea this thing was going to be a powerhouse. Smoked it at the SHIT herf SoCal edition a couple of weeks ago. Passed it around once, everyone tried it, said it was the strongest thing ever. Passed it around a second time, all but three guys said "uh, no thanks" :)

I actually had a buzz by the time I finished it, which hasn't happened to me while smoking a cigar in probably ten years.
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THAT was one strong ass cigar.
I was one of the 3 guys who took a second and even third try but after that I joined the "uh, no thanks" group.
 
gehrig97 said:
Ok, when it comes to "power", the bar just seems to be getting higher and higher. Seems to me cigar manufacturers are taking a cue from Gillette: First there was one blade, then two, then three... well, you get the point: ligero, double ligero, triple ligero...

That said, what's the strongest cigar you've ever smoked? No qualifiers: You needn't have enjoyed it, or even finished it. I'm just curious as to what qualifies as a powerful cigar in these forums (which comprise seasoned veterans not easily given to light-headedness or spinning stomachs).

For me, it was a La Flor Dominicana double ligero I smoked several years ago... I forgot the size but I'm thinking a fat coronoa, about a 56 ring guage. Turned green while watching a football game, and swore off them (for frame of reference: my favorite smokes are VSGs, Anejos, and authentic Partagas).

Look forward to hearing about the smoke that almost got the best of you.
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I split a box of Oliva Series V with a buddy who also enjoys strong cigars.
These are almost too strong for both our tastes. Smoked two and left the rest in the bottom of my humidor where they hopefully will mellow a bit. I would only smoke them after a large meal with drinks.
 
I love strong, potent but not harsh cigars. One that's at the top of my list now that I had't tried the last time this thread was up is the Taboo Special Forces Original.
I had to really pace myself.
 
Tatuaje J21 - Gifted to me by Tony (BeagleOne)!!!

Next would be Opus X - Gifted to me by Darrell (Mean Darrell)!!!

Thanks guys!!!:tu
 
Only cigar I've smoked so far that really went to my head was a Camacho 10th Anni. Robusto. It was at a little Camacho event and there wasn't anything to drink there. Had to take it slow and remain seated for that one. I've got a Triple Maduro waiting in the wings that I'm hoping will be similar or stronger.
 
love LFD DL700,Smoking one now.
I think that they are perfect strength and cigar for me and wouldn't mind a humi full of them. :dr

My friend calls them Satan's cigars because he got nauseous and dizzy started sweating and stuff.

Cheers.
 
jdn antano magnum. I have smoked the consul, grand consul and rubust grande sizes with no problem. The magnum (6x60) puts me away though.
 
LFDs double ligeros are probably the strongest I've come across but I've been lucky enough to have been gifted some custom rolled LFDs and they were even stronger than the commercially available ones.:ss
 
The LFD Double Ligero Chisel is quite strong. However, a fresh Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Gran Consul, the 60 RG one, was the strongest cigar I have ever smoked.
 
Same: La Flor Dominicana Factory Press. I was downing scotch just to balance it out!


gehrig97 said:
Ok, when it comes to "power", the bar just seems to be getting higher and higher. Seems to me cigar manufacturers are taking a cue from Gillette: First there was one blade, then two, then three... well, you get the point: ligero, double ligero, triple ligero...

That said, what's the strongest cigar you've ever smoked? No qualifiers: You needn't have enjoyed it, or even finished it. I'm just curious as to what qualifies as a powerful cigar in these forums (which comprise seasoned veterans not easily given to light-headedness or spinning stomachs).

For me, it was a La Flor Dominicana double ligero I smoked several years ago... I forgot the size but I'm thinking a fat coronoa, about a 56 ring guage. Turned green while watching a football game, and swore off them (for frame of reference: my favorite smokes are VSGs, Anejos, and authentic Partagas).

Look forward to hearing about the smoke that almost got the best of you.
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