Cigar review East Coast Rollers Wicked Woodchuck

I love cigars. My goal is to inform the world of some good quality yet inexpensive sticks. We're all on a budget so if you're like me, and smoke multiple sticks in a day, it's best to find something wallet friendly. 

I recently purchased a sampler of East.  Coast Rollers. It's a mix of Churchill size smokes. The first two I was happy with and will speak of them in a future blog, but I have to explain some things about what I encountered this morning. 

I chose a Wicked Woodchuck from my stash and began smoking it. At fist the draw was nice. Even burn. Then I found the only way to get smoke was to blow through the stick. 

The construction was poor. The wrapper was coming undone snd so I wasn't able to pull any smoke.  On top of that, the short filler was giving me a tobacco breakfast that was making for an aggravating morning. 

I don't want to say this is a reflection of the company as a whole, and what va. I expect for something costing around a dollar. I'm always bummed out when I can't finish my smoke and I feel I'm eating my money. I could have bought a dollar sandwich at the fast food. Or another coffee for that matter. 

Anyway. There might be another one if these in the mix and I'm hoping this was just a fluke. 

Thanks for reading. 

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Cigar Memories vol. 1

One of the best things I find about smoking is the memory with each stick. I'm going to take the time to share a bit of what I enjoy and some memories I have with a particular cigar.

Today's selection will be the Isla del Sol by Drew Estate. 

An amazing inexpensive cigar. Flavored with a taste of coffee , it's a dream. If you like sweet then this is good for you. 

I remember the first time I was told about this smoke. An asphalt guy pulled in puffing on it and was excited to tell me, "dude you have to try one! Here's the band. It's a $23 cigar a buddy gave me cuz he owed me money ".  

Needless to say I wasn't going to pay $23 for a cigar.  However when I found myself in a local shop and saw the price point under $5 I had to jump at it. And I'm glad I did. 

Another memory was smoking in a cemetery overlooking the Pittsburgh skyline.  My wife practicing yoga at the top of the hill and me smoking something glorious.  A beautiful view on a beautiful day with a beautiful woman .  

One of my fondest memories was the only time I've actually sat in a cigar lounge. I was enjoying my trusty Isla del Sol and watching Raiders of the Lost Ark.  Such an awesome experience to get the finish of the cigar as the nazis melted on screen.  I found myself in an incredible state of euphoria.

So there's a few of my fondest memories with one of my go to sticks. I hope you get to try one if you haven't already.  Follow me on twitter @cs_bones 

Happiness is a toasty foot

What is it about a cigar that has caused me to give up 30 smokeless years for an amazing hobby that can also be a little pricey.  

The obvious is how relaxing a smoke is. In a high tension labor position I need that stick to keep me from running a shovel into someone's prized rose bushes.  Feeling the smoke and smelling the aroma just takes me places it's Ike my brief little taste of kickin a mime in Central Park 

Second. The people. Wow the community of cigar smokers is intense. From business men and women to crazy goth/punkl/landscapers like myself. I have met more friends that are accepting of whatever I'm into than any other subculture. As with everything you'll find some pretentious people and it's best to just stay away from them. Don't let anyone make you feel intimidated or inferior in something that is to be enjoyable. There are so many other smokers that can share and teach about what they've experienced. 

Lastly. The hunt

There are so many sticks out there that there's always something new to find. I'm always excited to find something new.  I admit sometimes the band causes me to purchase it and not necessarily the quality. I have made it my goal to find the best affordable cigars , because in this working class, money is tight. 

Be aware that price does not always mean best. Not everyone likes the same smokes.  But that's ok.  We're all in this together.