Minis and Cigarillos?

[Jacobwaits]

Over the last couple of months I have got myself into the habit of smoking more and more in the car. I think it started when I moved and had a slightly longer journey to work than I had before. Anyway, I am trying to avoid smoking anything too expensive or large and got to thinking about Minis and Cigarillos.
Having never tried any of them in the past I was just wondering if anyone smokes any on a regular basis that they could recommend? Cuban or otherwise? Are there any decent ones out there that don't taste too terrible?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Cheers.

[Wardjrz]

I have a pack of Cohiba minis on the go at the moment and they are OK for a quiet 10 minutes of contemplation.

I have tried Punch minis in the past but prefer the Cohiba's.

They won't ever replace a full cigar for me though.

[sbthang]

Hi Jacobwaits,

Cohiba Clubs are a great small smoke - full of dense earthy flavours. Also, Monte Puritas are worth a try - not so rich as the Club, but you definitely know you're smoking something half-decent.

Steve

[daverave999]

Partagas Chicos aren't too bad with a bit of age, but I'd rather not smoke a cigar if I don't have the time.

[HabanoSy]

I'd rather not smoke a cigar if I don't have the time.

Have to agree Im afraid...!!!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[patrickspark]

i suppose it depends on the length of your journey.

it takes me just under 40 mins to drive home in the evening and i usually smoke a rafael gonzalez panatella or a fonseca cadet - takes around 30 mins and with some nice lounge music playing i actually enjoy the commute !

[fireman_uk]

I'd love to find a mini that I can enjoy while driving too. I've tried the Monte, RyJ and Cohiba, and no matter how hard I try to like them they always end up tasting of nothing but 'burnt' to me. Just too small.

I smoked my way through a box ERDM Demi Tasse which was a very enjoyable small smoke so maybe try that. I also hope to try the Hoyo de Monterrey leHoyo du Maire to compare. These size smokes are ideal for making unwanted car journeys quite enjoyable I find.

[tippexx]

The Partagas mini is pretty good. And handy because they're in a tin and OK left in the glovebox.

ErDM Demi's are great, a fair bit better than the Du Marie IMO. But, if want something just a bit bigger, Punch Margaritas are very good, and if you can find them, so are RA Ramonitas and slightly stronger flavoured.

[Detroit_Waves]

I have to say, I havent tried any, but im not sure they would appeal to me! I like to smoke knowing I have a good hour or two to just completely enjoy and relax. Not have to worry about speed or driving or what to cook for dinner. I think I will give some a try eventually, but I dont think I could get the same enjoyment from them.

[Smallclub]

ErDM Demi's are great, a fair bit better than the Du Marie IMO.

…much better than the H. du Maire (Mayor) IMO…
In the same size the RyJ Petit Julieta is an other good choice.

[M1F2R3]

Hi Jacob,

I'm finally the one giving you advice after all the help and suggestions you've made to me!

I do smoke cigarillos on a regular basis, I'm starting to keep my cigars in a humi now to age them rather than smoke as I go.

I started off with Cafe Creme Blue (non-Cuban), for the price they taste ok but nothing special. I have the Cohiba Minis on a regular basis, you can buy them for around ?6 or ?7 in most Waitrose stores, that is for 10 sticks. They are lovely imo, I like to have a smoke in the car on the way to university as I have to drive a fair distance and traffic is horrendous. Give the Cohiba Minis a whirl, they won't replace a normal cigar but for a car journey, quick smoke (about 8 - 15 minutes), they are great.

Rick.

[Puff Scotty]

Don't worry about the puristas!

All the top branded minis are good for a short smoke in the motor...in this instance I'd go with Tippex & Smallclub for something infinitely better...

BTW..We've all smoked a "big 'un" that's been really bad...so in a short scenario...smoke what YOU like, the minis are reliable.............IMHO.

[tippexx]

Only trouble with a smoking a better Cuban in the car is that your concentration is really elsewhere. Also even a small demi tass starts at around ?4 per.

This isn't a Cuban, but it is a cigar I've reviewed, enjoy and might be just the thing to smoke and keep in the car.

http://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk/index2.php?mod=mancats&man=291&sec=940

[Jacobwaits]

Thanks guys, going to spend a bit of money now and try a few of your suggestions.

[berry1]

When your next in tesco or similar supermarket pick up a pack of cafe creme (Blue). Their unbelivably cheap and some are real crap but i actually liked the cafe creme blues Very nice flavour. Keep away from the aromatic thought never had a cigar as shit as themhardly any flavour and whats their is .