What do you smoke at herfs?

massphatness · 03-01-2010, 02:09 PM

My "everyday" smokes tend not to make it into the herfador. I see herfs as a time to relax and maybe smoke a stick or two I wouldn't normally otherwise -- an RE or an EL, for example -- plus it gives me an opportunity to share a really good cigar via a PPP. Doesn't mean the stick is HTF, just that it's not something I smoke a lot of during the course of the year.

Emjaysmash · 03-01-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My "everyday" smokes tend not to make it into the herfador. I see herfs as a time to relax and maybe smoke a stick or two I wouldn't normally otherwise -- an RE or an EL, for example -- plus it gives me an opportunity to share a really good cigar via a PPP. Doesn't mean the stick is HTF, just that it's not something I smoke a lot of during the course of the year.

Those sticks are what I label "special"- something that is not in your normal rotation.

bobarian · 03-01-2010, 02:37 PM

It would depend on the herf. For normal one day herfs, I might smoke an EL or Regional as my first smoke. Especially if it is a big smoke as I usually dont like to smoke DC's or salamones for a everyday stick. Most likely though it will be a normal production mild or medium CC. Probably smoke 2 more CC's in progression saving a Boli or Partagas for the last CC. Then I move to full bodied NC's as my palate is pretty much blown out after smoking 3 larger CC's in a row. For a normal herf 3 NC's is about my limit. Then back to less expensive CC's like a JLP or an inexpensive Partagas. Trying at this point to back down on the nic. That's about 6-8 smokes for a normal 8-10hour herf.

Scottw · 03-01-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My "everyday" smokes tend not to make it into the herfador. I see herfs as a time to relax and maybe smoke a stick or two I wouldn't normally otherwise -- an RE or an EL, for example -- plus it gives me an opportunity to share a really good cigar via a PPP. Doesn't mean the stick is HTF, just that it's not something I smoke a lot of during the course of the year.

Gotta go with Vin on this one. Well put.

03-01-2010, 02:45 PM

I have enjoyed everything from a JLP Petite Caz to a Cohiba Esplendido Seleccion Reserva and everything in between.

I only said CC as I don't smoke NC's.

Beyond that I smoke what I want....................that and I have be given the opportunity to smoke many a great cigars gifted by great BOTL at herfs

TripleF · 03-01-2010, 05:56 PM

Great topic M.J.

I like to bring the harder to find sticks and use them as gifts, of course none are cc's.

I smoke some of the hard to find stufff as well.

The anticipation of the herf is climaxed by enjoying the best cigar you can!!

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CasaDooley · 03-01-2010, 06:37 PM

I pack up CC's cause it's what I like to smoke and I bring extras to pass out. If I have HTF sticks I'll bring some for PPP and if I know someone likes a certain NC and I have some buried old stock I bring em also to pass out.
I don't agonize over what to bring, I just wanna Herf with old and new friends when the opportunity arises!

icehog3 · 03-01-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

I don't agonize over what to bring, I just wanna Herf with old and new friends when the opportunity arises!

Great point, Kevin....Years ago I use to spend hours trying to figure out what to bring to each herf.....Now I know that any cigar shared with or gifted by friends is just fine.

issues · 03-01-2010, 08:38 PM

I try to bring a good representation of my collection and if I have some premiums or HTFs they are probably going to be coming along as well.

Skywalker · 03-08-2010, 07:37 AM

I smoke stuff I was saving for a special occasion, because a Herf is a special occasion!
Herfs are more about the people, cigars are secondary!!!

View Poll Results: What do you smoke at Herfs?
Only NCs	13	9.35%
Only CCs	17	12.23%
Only HTF/Special NCs (Opus, Drac, GOF, ESG, etc.)	1	0.72%
Only HTF/Special CCs (Dunhills, Vintage sticks)	0	0%
Both regular production NCs and CCs	14	10.07%
Both HTF/Special NCs and CCs	9	6.47%
Both regular and HTF CCs and NCs (Whatever I feel like at the time)	85	61.15%
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03-01-2010, 02:09 PM	#1
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? My "everyday" smokes tend not to make it into the herfador. I see herfs as a time to relax and maybe smoke a stick or two I wouldn't normally otherwise -- an RE or an EL, for example -- plus it gives me an opportunity to share a really good cigar via a PPP. Doesn't mean the stick is HTF, just that it's not something I smoke a lot of during the course of the year. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

03-01-2010, 02:37 PM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? It would depend on the herf. For normal one day herfs, I might smoke an EL or Regional as my first smoke. Especially if it is a big smoke as I usually dont like to smoke DC's or salamones for a everyday stick. Most likely though it will be a normal production mild or medium CC. Probably smoke 2 more CC's in progression saving a Boli or Partagas for the last CC. Then I move to full bodied NC's as my palate is pretty much blown out after smoking 3 larger CC's in a row. For a normal herf 3 NC's is about my limit. Then back to less expensive CC's like a JLP or an inexpensive Partagas. Trying at this point to back down on the nic. That's about 6-8 smokes for a normal 8-10hour herf.

03-01-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? I have enjoyed everything from a JLP Petite Caz to a Cohiba Esplendido Seleccion Reserva and everything in between. I only said CC as I don't smoke NC's. Beyond that I smoke what I want....................that and I have be given the opportunity to smoke many a great cigars gifted by great BOTL at herfs

03-01-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? Great topic M.J. I like to bring the harder to find sticks and use them as gifts, of course none are cc's. I smoke some of the hard to find stufff as well. The anticipation of the herf is climaxed by enjoying the best cigar you can!! - __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

03-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#7
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? I pack up CC's cause it's what I like to smoke and I bring extras to pass out. If I have HTF sticks I'll bring some for PPP and if I know someone likes a certain NC and I have some buried old stock I bring em also to pass out. *I don't agonize over what to bring, I just wanna Herf with old and new friends when the opportunity arises!* __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

03-01-2010, 08:38 PM	#9
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? I try to bring a good representation of my collection and if I have some premiums or HTFs they are probably going to be coming along as well.

03-08-2010, 07:37 AM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What do you smoke at herfs? I smoke stuff I was saving for a special occasion, because a Herf is a special occasion! Herfs are more about the people, cigars are secondary!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!