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Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, Sigmund Freud & George Burns. All fascinating people with two things in common: They Loved Cigars & (Please Note) Lived To a Ripe Old Age!

Wouldn't you have loved to network with them? Unfortunately, they are all only available in the Big Humidor in the Sky.

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[This Network is not currently active and cannot accept new posts] 1 - 20 of 110  | Previous  Next  [ First | Last ] 05/27/05 re: Cigar Stores - Mumbai & Bangalore # Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- Hi Vinod, There is a company called Cingari (based out of Delhi, owned by Chetan Seth) who has tied up with Habanos (Cuban Govt's cigar export co) to distribute it's cigars in India. They in turn have tied up with many five star hotels & high end bars to retail their cigars. Your best bet is to buy your cigars from the bars of the Oberoi hotels in India. They also sell by the box, cigars are well humidified & prices are comparable to european standards :-)) Cingari also has a nice store of the same name in The Oberoi (New Delhi), which is worth checking out! Would be happy to meet with you while you are in Mumbai to share a fine cuban, if you have time :-) take care, Akhil > Vinod Keni wrote: > I will be spending considerable time in India - Bangalore & Mumbai, and would appreciate if anybody can give me names and addresses/locations of stores that carry and sell quality cigars - Cuban and others. I missed buying them on my way here. > >Thanks. Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 05/26/05 Cigar Stores - Mumbai & Bangalore # Vinod Keni I will be spending considerable time in India - Bangalore & Mumbai, and would appreciate if anybody can give me names and addresses/locations of stores that carry and sell quality cigars - Cuban and others. I missed buying them on my way here. Thanks. Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 03/24/05 re: re: Cigars India (Domestic) # Monk thank you akhil. ill carry in a carton of mini's but have a look about. > Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- wrote: > Hi Monk, > >I am not too familiar with Kerala & HP. However, there is a good cigar shop called "Coronation Cigars" in South Mumbai which sells some Trichy cigars. > >Brands you may like: London Calling, Piccolo, Black Tiger. > >unfortunately trichy cigars are quite harsh (like cheaper honduran cigars) & are not too well packed. > >however, they are smokable & VERY cheap :-)) > >PM me if you need more info. > >take care, > >Akhil > > > > >> Monk wrote: >> I will be traveling to the Indian sub continent starting July. Could anyone pls tell me as to the price/quality/availablity of cigars there (domestic). >> >>I am most interested in modest priced smokable stogies, corona size, avg ring or mini's. light fill, dark wrap if poss (not to get toooooo picky). >> >>I'd be also interested to know where the center of production is Trichi as well, maybe to stop in and have a look. >> >>Where can I find quality cigars in HP and Kerala -cheep. >> >>Thanks! Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 03/20/05 re: Cigars India (Domestic) # Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- Hi Monk, I am not too familiar with Kerala & HP. However, there is a good cigar shop called "Coronation Cigars" in South Mumbai which sells some Trichy cigars. Brands you may like: London Calling, Piccolo, Black Tiger. unfortunately trichy cigars are quite harsh (like cheaper honduran cigars) & are not too well packed. however, they are smokable & VERY cheap :-)) PM me if you need more info. take care, Akhil > Monk wrote: > I will be traveling to the Indian sub continent starting July. Could anyone pls tell me as to the price/quality/availablity of cigars there (domestic). > >I am most interested in modest priced smokable stogies, corona size, avg ring or mini's. light fill, dark wrap if poss (not to get toooooo picky). > >I'd be also interested to know where the center of production is Trichi as well, maybe to stop in and have a look. > >Where can I find quality cigars in HP and Kerala -cheep. > >Thanks! Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 03/20/05 Cigars India (Domestic) # Monk I will be traveling to the Indian sub continent starting July. Could anyone pls tell me as to the price/quality/availablity of cigars there (domestic). I am most interested in modest priced smokable stogies, corona size, avg ring or mini's. light fill, dark wrap if poss (not to get toooooo picky). I'd be also interested to know where the center of production is Trichi as well, maybe to stop in and have a look. Where can I find quality cigars in HP and Kerala -cheep. Thanks! Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 02/23/05 RADIO SHOW /C.A.T. CLUB # Chef Amadeus Chef Amadeus will launch his radio show “Sessions with Chef Amadeus” in March 2005. This show will be the preeminent weekly show for discerning listeners everywhere. The focus will be on such topics as entertaining, decorating, food, travel, CIGARS and golf. The show will introduce listeners to the rich diversity of the good life by capturing the true essence of gracious living and hospitality. The listeners will be exposed to ideas stamped with unique vision and passion as well as recipes that will delight and amaze your family and friends. There will also be a comprehensive national and local entertainment and events calendar to help keep up with what is happening in your area and elsewhere. Sessions with Chef Amadeus Radio Show will be a fun and fabulous way to indulge your self weekly. From decorating your home to traveling abroad, entertaining with style to investing with smarts, let the Session with Chef Amadeus Radio Show be your one stop resource for the good life. Guest will include some of the hottest chefs in the Pacific Northwest. If you have any questions, comments or topic ideas, Chef Amadeus would love to hear from you Sessions with Chef Amadeus Radio Show is sponsored by members of the C.A.T. Club {Chef Amadeus Tasters} For more info on joining the C.A.T CLUB send email to amadeus@chef-amadeus.com Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 01/21/05 re: re: re: Don't ever try.... # Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- just FYI, Indian Tabac is actually owned by an Indian ex-lawyer called Rocky Patel, who chucked up his job 8 years ago to follow his dream. Something I would love to do, if I had as much put away as a lawyer :-)) Akhil > Joshua Cohen wrote: I've had Indian Tabac from time to time over the years and they are not bad at all IMHO. > >Josh > Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 01/21/05 re: Just arrived.... # Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- Hi Stuart, welcome onboard! interesting to know about Filipino cigars. Do you know of any online cigar retailers that provide them? Akhil > stuart kawasaki wrote: > I just found this network and had to join. > >I lived in the Philippines for five years and found some of their cigars to be first-rate. Volcanic soil and Cuban seed - great combination. A couple of good ones to try are the Flor de Isabella (I prefer the robusto) and the Fighting Cock. > >Cheers! Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 01/19/05 re: re: Don't ever try.... # Joshua Cohen I agree with Akhil. I recently bought a box or was it a bundle from Cigars International in Pennsylvania. I think that's who I dealt with but can't recall. (I'm at work so cannot check my records.) Anyway they are Indian Tabac at a considerable discount, banded. Pretty good. I've smoked a half dozen and given a few away. I don't think they are horrible or a waste of money. While not my favorites they are quite tasty and a smooth smoke. Perhaps you received a bad, plugged or stale lot? It happens. I've had Indian Tabac from time to time over the years and they are not bad at all IMHO. Josh > Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- wrote: > Hi Tim, > >Surprisingly Indian Tabac had got some good taste ratings from Cigar Aficionado magazine recently. > >What did you find wrong with them? or do you feel you were unlucky enough to land up with a bad box? > >I recently had almost half a box of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars turn out to be 'plugged' & almost unsmokable. usually they are quite nice > >take care, > >Akhil > > >> Tim Jackson wrote: >> Indian Tabac. they are horrible and a waste of money. Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 01/19/05 Just arrived.... # stuart kawasaki I just found this network and had to join. I lived in the Philippines for five years and found some of their cigars to be first-rate. Volcanic soil and Cuban seed - great combination. A couple of good ones to try are the Flor de Isabella (I prefer the robusto) and the Fighting Cock. Cheers! Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 01/19/05 re: Don't ever try.... # Akhil Shahani -Work Smarter!!- Hi Tim, Surprisingly Indian Tabac had got some good taste ratings from Cigar Aficionado magazine recently. What did you find wrong with them? or do you feel you were unlucky enough to land up with a bad box? I recently had almost half a box of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars turn out to be 'plugged' & almost unsmokable. usually they are quite nice take care, Akhil > Tim Jackson wrote: > Indian Tabac. they are horrible and a waste of money. Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 01/18/05 Don't ever try.... # Tim Jackson Indian Tabac. they are horrible and a waste of money. Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 10/26/04 Hey Guys, I'm back # Gigi Fernando Well,I left Ryze for a while but I am back. Just wanted to remind all you Aficionado's about the "Big Smoke" in Las Vegas, November 12-14. Very fun event, $175 a ticket. A fun-filled evening created by Cigar Aficionado just for cigar lovers. "BIG SMOKE" EVENINGS Friday and Saturday evenings, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., are our traditional, fun-filled, “Big Smoke” evenings. At the “Big Smoke” evening you can join your fellow cigar lovers in an atmosphere of good cigars, good drinks, good food and great companionship. As at every "Big Smoke" around the country, you have the opportunity to walk around and sample cigars from the more than 20 premium cigar producers that will be there. Your ticket price includes these cigars: Alligria Arturo Fuente Ashton CAO Carlos Toraño Cuesta-Rey Don Tomás Felipe Gregorio Flavours by CAO The Griffin's H. Upmann Reserve Juan Lopez Kahlua La Aroma de Cuba La Flor Dominicana La Gloria Cubana Leon Jimenes Maria Guerrero One Off Padrón Puros Indios Romeo y Julieta Royal Jamaica Saint Luis Rey Zino Platinum Included in your ticket price are premium liquors, wines, beer, and other fine spirits from the extensive array of drink exhibitors and delicious dishes prepared for your pleasure by leading Las Vegas restaurants. Also on display are luxury cars, motorcycles, golf equipment and many more items that appeal to an aficionado. It will be at the "Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino" Las Vegas. Hope to see a few of you out there. Gigi Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 10/06/04 re: Undiscovered Gems # M | New | Media Hi Akhil, grt string sorry for being non active on Cigar board...but I agree abt Trichy Cigars...trust me they are the best and unfortunately they have not been able to focus or pacakging and marketing otherwise they wud have been well accepted Cigars... During the British regime the Brit officers/lords use to call Cigars customade for them from Trichy and they are still alive....we must look at this as a serious opportunity and ideally market them....if Sula Wines can be sold in Wine Bar in France trust me ur London Calling can be sold too... Mehul Patel MD KIPL.Net - Digital Services > Akhil Shahani wrote: > Hi all, > >Most of us are familiar with the great cuban & dominican brands. > >however, there are many lesser known cigars out there which taste great & don't have a premiun brand name cost. > >Was wondering if any of you could share the names of some of your unknown favourites. > >I'll kick this off by mentioning a little known cigar made in SOUTH INDIA (in Trichinopoly) called "London Calling". They taste great although they are not wrapped well & are not sold outside the country. > >Akhil > > Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 07/30/04 re: Undiscovered Gems # Swanky Things I was introduced to these by a friend. They are pretty good. A Havana-seed, mixed-filled, mild-to-medium-bodied cigar from Tabacos Rancho Jamastran of Danli, Honduras. It is extremely well-constructed and very flavorful, making it an excellent value - and one of the best-selling handmade, mixed-filler cigars for about 30 years... Swanky! > Akhil Shahani wrote: > Hi all, > >Most of us are familiar with the great cuban & dominican brands. > >however, there are many lesser known cigars out there which taste great & don't have a premiun brand name cost. > >Was wondering if any of you could share the names of some of your unknown favourites. > >I'll kick this off by mentioning a little known cigar made in SOUTH INDIA (in Trichinopoly) called "London Calling". They taste great although they are not wrapped well & are not sold outside the country. > >Akhil > > Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 06/25/04 Undiscovered Gems # Akhil Shahani Hi all, Most of us are familiar with the great cuban & dominican brands. however, there are many lesser known cigars out there which taste great & don't have a premiun brand name cost. Was wondering if any of you could share the names of some of your unknown favourites. I'll kick this off by mentioning a little known cigar made in SOUTH INDIA (in Trichinopoly) called "London Calling". They taste great although they are not wrapped well & are not sold outside the country. Akhil Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 06/17/04 re: Does Size Matter? # Swanky Things I like the same. This is my favorite: Maria Mancini. But if I'm smoking a quick one at lunch, I prefer something small like a Don Diego Baby. Swanky! > Akhil Shahani wrote: > Hi all, > >just wanted a quick round of opinions: > >whats your favorite cigar size? > >Personally I prefer thicker ring guages of around 50 & roughly a 6" long for my usual smoke. > >Also a nice Churchill when I have the rare long & quiet evening...... > >Take care, > >Akhil Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 06/12/04 re: re: Does Size Matter? # Dave Leonard Hello to all my fellow cigar aficionados out there, I live in Waterloo ON, Canada which means I regular access to cuban cigars which are my favourite smoke. For most times when I get to smoke (poker night with the boys) I stick to Montecristo No. 2 (Torpedo). But I love nothiing more on a nice summer night then sitting outside by a fire with a bottle of good single malt scotch (like a lagavulin or Laphraig) and a wonderful Romeo y Julieta Churchill. Thats 2.5 hours of self enjoyed pleasure. > Michael Ferraiuolo wrote: > I especially enjoy 52-54 ring in 6.5-7"length, and I particularly like figuardos such as the Belicoso, or Pyramid shapes. The flavor intenisfies greatly. > >> Akhil Shahani wrote: >> Hi all, >> >>just wanted a quick round of opinions: >> >>whats your favorite cigar size? >> >>Personally I prefer thicker ring guages of around 50 & roughly a 6" long for my usual smoke. >> >>Also a nice Churchill when I have the rare long & quiet evening...... >> >>Take care, >> >>Akhil Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 06/01/04 re: Does Size Matter? # Michael Ferraiuolo I especially enjoy 52-54 ring in 6.5-7"length, and I particularly like figuardos such as the Belicoso, or Pyramid shapes. The flavor intenisfies greatly. > Akhil Shahani wrote: > Hi all, > >just wanted a quick round of opinions: > >whats your favorite cigar size? > >Personally I prefer thicker ring guages of around 50 & roughly a 6" long for my usual smoke. > >Also a nice Churchill when I have the rare long & quiet evening...... > >Take care, > >Akhil Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 05/30/04 re: re: re: Does Size Matter? # Akhil Shahani Hi Joshua, I recently purchased a tin of cigarello sized Davidoff Exquisitos. They were handmade with long filler & very nice complex taste considering the size. you may want to check them out! Take care, Akhil > Joshua Cohen wrote: > Most of the time I don't have time to smoke a Churchill so >I smoke a toro size or something smaller. I'm thinking >about buying a tin of small but good cigarello sizes >for those times when I only have a few minutes. I've >had 'em as singles but never mail ordered tins. > >Josh > >> Brian Baldwin wrote: >> Personally, I prefer a 50 ring size and about 6 inch. Although, I do enjoy a smaller size if I don't have a great deal of time. >> >>Namaste, >>Brian >> >>> Akhil Shahani wrote: >>> Hi all, >>> >>>just wanted a quick round of opinions: >>> >>>whats your favorite cigar size? >>> >>>Personally I prefer thicker ring guages of around 50 & roughly a 6" long for my usual smoke. >>> >>>Also a nice Churchill when I have the rare long & quiet evening...... >>> >>>Take care, >>> >>>Akhil Post Reply     Reply by Private Message (new win) 1 - 20 of 110  | Previous  Next  [ First | Last ]

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