Which stick do you smoke with caution?

[Usafvet509]

Tonight, I'm burnin' an RP Super Ligero with just water. Holy head-knocker, Batman! How bout y'all? What stick threatens to beat you over the head? What do you smoke with caution?

[Sweet Cigars]

Perdomo Champagne Noir packs a punch for me and is one of my all time favorites.

[Billb1960]

The only cigar I've ever smoked that gave me pause was a My Father Le Bijou 1922.

[Gunther7912]

The only cigar I've ever smoked that gave me pause was a My Father Le Bijou 1922.

Uh oh, I've got one of those that I have planned for this weekend. Better save it for after dinner.

[thechasm442]

It used to be LP9 and La Gloria Cubana but than months later I smoked 2 Dark Antano's on an empty stomach and felt fine so I feel that all caution has passed for me.

[Tgs679]

Don Arturo Destino al Siglo

[oleballcoachtn]

I have gotten pretty bad off once after a My Father Le Bijou 1922 also and got a good head buzz from an Aging Room M356.

[zeebee]

I had to put down a San Lotano Oval 6x60 sooner than I would have liked.

[Usafvet509]

That Rocky was quite a surprise, seeing as how I smoke and enjoy LFD DL's, Camacho Blackout, LGC Serie R and Esteli, etc...

[projectsunfire]

I generally go for the balls to the walls sticks so not much gets me taking a step back...but I do find the Cu Avana Punisher to be a little too much.

[Usafvet509]

Punisher? Hmmmm.... Lol

[AlanS]

La Aroma De Cuba was delicious right to the nub, that's when every thing started spinning and I had to revisit my dinner. One day I'll give it another go, maybe a little slower.

[BlueDevil07]

I had an Oliva V torpedo a while ago that tore up my stomach worse than anything.

[Frankenstein]

Liga Privada Dirty Rat and Cain F550 are the only ones that have ever made me go "whoa this is strong" in the last 22 years.

[Demuths1770]

I generally go for the balls to the walls sticks so not much gets me taking a step back...but I do find the Cu Avana Punisher to be a little too much.

im the same way but for me its La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero. I had a La Flor Dominicana Airbender before the Double Ligero and man i was feeling it lol. that night was also on a empty stomach and almost a year ago too

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

The LFD Chapter One is the only stick that's ever gotten to me. But it was on an empty stomach after having smoked an Arturo Fuente. I'm sure if I smoked another with at least something in my stomach, I'd be okay.

[Brimy]

I haven't met that stick yet.

[herman]

The only 2 that really did me in to the point I was thinking about waiting it out next to the restroom are My Father Le Bijou 1922 and Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo.
Now, I always grab these in petit and corona and it's a perfect dose.

[rodwha]

I'm a light weight and stick with medium sticks. I've had to take a nap a couple of times smoking something stronger.

[Usafvet509]

I'm a light weight and stick with medium sticks. I've had to take a nap a couple of times smoking something stronger.

If you haven't yet tried these:
EP Carrillo Inch
LGC Serie R Esteli
CAO Brazilia

These are all fullbodied but well balanced, and won't put whuppin' on ya, Rod

[rodwha]

Thanks for the heads up!

Avo Classics are my favorite and so I ordered 2 samplers that come with CAO Golds (similar?), and then several singles including a CAO Black, Rocky Patel CT, Ave Maria, Jaime Garcia RE, and La Perla Habana Black Pearl Rojo as these were all recommended as a cheaper (box <$100 shipped) alternative to the Avos.

[BananaWind]

Liga Feral Flying Pig...a beast of a cigar.

[UncleFesterESQ]

I generally go for the balls to the walls sticks so not much gets me taking a step back...but I do find the Cu Avana Punisher to be a little too much.

I didn't find it to be the most powerful, but the burning sensation on my lips made me think someone dipped it in Tabasco Sauce. Not an enjoyable experience for me.

[c.ortiz108]

Padron 1964 Diplomatico :disgust:

[Usafvet509]

Thanks for the heads up!

Avo Classics are my favorite and so I ordered 2 samplers that come with CAO Golds (similar?), and then several singles including a CAO Black, Rocky Patel CT, Ave Maria, Jaime Garcia RE, and La Perla Habana Black Pearl Rojo as these were all recommended as a cheaper (box <$100 shipped) alternative to the Avos.

CAO Gold is a nice mild, the Black is medium and fantastic. You might look at CI's CAO Dream Team sampler. 2 each Black, Black VR, Italia, Brazilia, and MX2. My humble opinion, I haven't had a bad CAO yet

[johnnyflake]

Any of the sticks from the Paul Garmirian Gourmet Symphony 20 Series, can hurt you, especially on an empty stomach. These are my number one favorite cigars, nothing else comes close. I especially love the Connoisseur, Belicoso & the Salomon. If I had to pick one, it would be the Connoisseur.

[Nature]

For me, it was a Tatuaje Reserva Cojonu 2003.
It didn't make me ill, but I certainly began to feel very uncomfortable about 2/3's the way in.
Had to put it down for a while.

[cheaphumidors]

I love a strong stick, so not many sticks get me nicotine sick anymore but oddly enough... a mojito flavored stick did me in a few years ago

[AUotto]

LFD DL's in the larger ring gauges can lay a whooping if you're not careful!

[fataman]

JDN Dark Corojo. Tasty tasty tasty. Just don't smoke on an empty stomach.

[garublador]

I'm still pretty new but the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor is the only cigar that's given me a queasy feeling, but it was quickly dealt with by a handful of M&M's. That isn't saying much, though, I haven't really smoked a lot of cigars that I'd expect to feel sick from.

[ChiefIlliniwek]

Camacho Corojo Limited. These like to put a hurting on me.

[Ilroy]

Haven't had the problem yet, but I have alot of smokes I haven't tried yet. Also, used to be a cig smoker many years ago, so maybe I have a higher tolerance...?

[droy1958]

I'm still pretty new but the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor is the only cigar that's given me a queasy feeling, but it was quickly dealt with by a handful of M&M's. That isn't saying much, though, I haven't really smoked a lot of cigars that I'd expect to feel sick from.

That one got me a little last time on an empty stomach...

[StogieNinja]

I don't smoke anything with caution any more. Been a long time since anything's knocked me on my butt, nicotine-kick-wise.

It's only when I combine alcohol that it sometimes takes me by surprise...

[Jaybird]

Man O War Puro Authentico!

Little corona with a HUGE hit!

Cheers
Jay

[Old Smokey]

I haven't smoked one yet, but I have a few Opus X Destino Siglo A that make me a little nervous. One of these evenings after a big supper I am gonna go for it.

[droy1958]

Dynamite is the only stick I'm afraid of. That pigtail end can be deceiving... ;)

[rodwha]

I used to be a chain smoking Marlboro fool, and would have thought it wouldn't matter much, but it does. I smoked 2-3 packs a day and not lights, and this was for more than 20 years. It's been about 5 years since I smoked not counting a cigarette once in a blue moon after a couple of years of being dried out.

[Bruck]

LFD DL's in the larger ring gauges can lay a whooping if you're not careful!

Yep, those are always "two poopers" for me :)

[greige matter]

JDN Antano Dark Poderosa and JDN Antano Gran Consul. Both are high octane but I do love them both.

[Usafvet509]

Dynamite is the only stick I'm afraid of. That pigtail end can be deceiving... ;)

LOVE it! It never fails, my friend. Between you and Old Smokey, I can always find a post to laugh about!

[HIM]

Oliva Cain in Habano and JDN 1970. Neither will make me sick but they let you know your smoking something with some gusto.

[izkeh]

Haven't had a cigar do me in, so to speak so I haven't approached any with caution. I used to dip Kodiak for many years so I suspect I have a fairly high tolerance for nic.

[Usafvet509]

True enough, izkeh. Dip is 100% Ligero

[droy1958]

LOVE it! It never fails, my friend. Between you and Old Smokey, I can always find a post to laugh about!

I have to laugh to keep from crying.....

[Zeede]

Not sure if this counts, but a Macanudo Crystal Cafe made me very nauseous. Of course, it was the second cigar I'd ever smoked, and only the third time smoking anything.

I also learned to have something to drink during and not do it on an empty stomach :)

[izkeh]

True enough, izkeh. Dip is 100% Ligero

Now, the first time I tried Kodiak I SHOULD HAVE approached it with caution. Nothing like hanging your head out your friend's VW Rabbit doing 50 down a country road while drooling uncontrollably and nearly vomiting...

[Usafvet509]

JDN Antano Dark Poderosa and JDN Antano Gran Consul. Both are high octane but I do love them both.

Me, too. Really getting into nub-sized sticks lately

[Big Bull]

Not sure if this counts, but a Macanudo Crystal Cafe made me very nauseous. Of course, it was the second cigar I'd ever smoked, and only the third time smoking anything.

I also learned to have something to drink during and not do it on an empty stomach :)

LOL....in the beginning we tend to inhale more then we should. Probably what turned you green....

[Big Bull]

Liga Privada, Joya de Nicaragua, Cain Ligeros......they can definitely creep up on you.

I always make sure I eat first.

[BKDW]

Anything made by EP Carillo....they look so inviting and pleasant.

Then they turn around and catch me by surprise with their strength.

[Engineer99]

I love Casa Fernandez Aganorsa, but have to make sure I don't smoke too fast or else...Some root beer or some food usually takes care of the buzz in short order.

[Desertlifter]

Along with the obvious mentioned, I would add Viaje OSOK and even more so Berger & Argenti Entubar. That will kick your ass if you're not ready for it.

[Lapithicus]

I had a Montecristo Epic one Saturday morning after a night of imbibing pretty good. Got the nic sweats about 3/4 of the way through. Not totally sure it was the stick, but I'll be more careful if I go for another one of those.

[Horsefeathers]

Count me amongst those who have been hammered by a Le Bijou 1922.