Am I still..."man"?

07-14-2009, 05:25 PM

I guess I don't see the corollary between "manliness" and strong cigars.

Scott mentioned the Añejo - the last time *I* had one, my head was spinning. And I smoke at least 2 cigars a day. I may be alone in this, but nicotine-sickness isn't the pinnacle of cigar enjoyment for me. In fact, it's exactly the opposite.

But assuming you're healthy, you may just be going through a change in preferences. For me, I started off like most people with really mild stuff and worked my way up to the really strong cigars over the course of several years. I reached a pinnacle in about 2002, when I took it all the way up to Bolivar Fuertes, Opus's, LFD Chisels, Camacho Havanas, etc. Since then, I have actually been descending the ladder of strength. Aside from the occasional ball-buster, I've pretty much settled on cigars that lie in the flavor profile and strength level of Davidoffs. Hell, my go-to cigar anymore is the Griffin's #300.

So, no I don't think your lack of stomach for the strong stuff is an indicator of your loss of "manhood". If that were an indicator, what would non-smokers be? As far as I know, Brock Lesnar doesn't smoke cigars and I'd pretty much curl up in a ball and suck my thumb if he were coming after me!

07-14-2009, 05:35 PM

No, but get your doc to check you out. Better safe than sorry.

Silound · 07-14-2009, 11:05 PM

Electrolytes, heat, diet change, medication changes, all of these things can change how your body will react to cigars.

I know for a fact that when it's hot outside, we sell a lot more mild cigars, but during the winter, we pick up and sell more fuller bodied cigars.

Take note of any major changes in your lifestyle, they may be affecting your tolerances.

07-14-2009, 05:25 PM	#1
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I still..."man"? I guess I don't see the corollary between "manliness" and strong cigars. Scott mentioned the Añejo - the last time I had one, my head was spinning. And I smoke at least 2 cigars a day. I may be alone in this, but nicotine-sickness isn't the pinnacle of cigar enjoyment for me. In fact, it's exactly the opposite. But assuming you're healthy, you may just be going through a change in preferences. For me, I started off like most people with really mild stuff and worked my way up to the really strong cigars over the course of several years. I reached a pinnacle in about 2002, when I took it all the way up to Bolivar Fuertes, Opus's, LFD Chisels, Camacho Havanas, etc. Since then, I have actually been descending the ladder of strength. Aside from the occasional ball-buster, I've pretty much settled on cigars that lie in the flavor profile and strength level of Davidoffs. Hell, my go-to cigar anymore is the Griffin's #300. So, no I don't think your lack of stomach for the strong stuff is an indicator of your loss of "manhood". If that were an indicator, what would non-smokers be? As far as I know, Brock Lesnar doesn't smoke cigars and I'd pretty much curl up in a ball and suck my thumb if he were coming after me!

07-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I still..."man"? No, but get your doc to check you out. Better safe than sorry.

07-14-2009, 11:05 PM	#3
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Am I still..."man"? Electrolytes, heat, diet change, medication changes, all of these things can change how your body will react to cigars. I know for a fact that when it's hot outside, we sell a lot more mild cigars, but during the winter, we pick up and sell more fuller bodied cigars. Take note of any major changes in your lifestyle, they may be affecting your tolerances. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!