Over the Counter/ Drug Store Cigars?

[michiganlover]

Since I started dabbling in smoking a Pipe this past week, I have been eying up products I never paid attention to before. Yesterday I stopped to fill up with fuel at a small town (unbranded) gas station. I noticed they stocked quite the selection of Black and Mild Cigars (sold as singles as well), and Swisher Sweets Cigarillos. I thought they might be a fun little diversion. Especially for $1 each!! Woot, cheap is good!! lol.

I picked up the following as cigar singles:

-Black and Mild Apple
-Black and Mild Summer Blend
-Black and Mild Wood Tipped
-Black and Mild Wood Tipped Wine
-Middleton's Cherry Blend

And the following as Cigarillos two packs:

-Black and Mild Sweets
-Swisher Sweets Peach

I remember as a young child, my grandfather smoking both a pipe, and Swisher Sweets Cigars.

So far it would seem that the tobacco contained in these is not quite as flavorful as my pipe tobacco. The Peach, and the Apple having no detectable peach, or apple flavor.

Anyone have any thoughts on these products, or recommendations on ones to try?

P.S. Yeah I know these are typically considered to not be "real" cigars. I am more concerned with enjoyment, and these have been an enjoyment; although not as enjoyable as smoking my pipe.

 

[Hunter]

Swisher puts out an amazing product, I haven't heard of the other brand. If you aren't sure which one to try to lay them all down, jumble them up and pick one without looking. Cigarillos are really nice when you are driving and don't have the time for a big long smoke.

Happy Smoking!

 

[Commander Quan]

I used to take backwoods, and another brand of foil packed cheroos that had cowboys on the package out fishing. The chemical sweetness kept a nice flavor in the tackle box.

 

[Turk Kahvesi]

As far as convenience store/drug store cigars go, the only ones I can recommend are Tampa Sweets, Philly Blunts, and White Owl Blunts.

 

[sbain]

I really enjoy the Backwoods with the yellow and brown packaging. Great for a day out with the guys shooting, or fishing.

 

[sychodelix]

I used to smoke some of those, before I knew better. But seriously, some of the Black and Mild and Swisher are pretty decent. Most others are something for stoners to roll blunts with.

 

[bbauer09]

I usually only smoke a pipe, however I do enjoy smoking backwoods or black&milds with friends occasionally. I actually really enjoy the wood tip black&mild wines.

 

[hotreds]

If you want "real" cigars with all the "fake" taste added, try Acids.

 

[the_edski]

Agreed. Acid Cigars are the textbook definition of "cloying sweetness" to me

If you want "real" cigars with all the "fake" taste added, try Acids.

 

[Hunter]

Agreed. Acid Cigars are the textbook definition of "cloying sweetness" to me

That is one of the reasons why I'm rather iffy about most american cigars, I do like the occasional captain black and swisher sweet now and again but most often than not if it isn't Cuban I would pass on it.

 

[Turk Kahvesi]

If you want "real" cigars with all the "fake" taste added, try Acids.

+1 I wouldn't have a problem with Acids if they were marketed as a drugstore cigar, a la Black and Mild, Swisher, etc., but they're not. They come with a HEFTY pricetag. I mean, come on, my wife likes 'em! That means they can't be real cigars

 

[michiganlover]

I used to smoke some of those, before I knew better. But seriously, some of the Black and Mild and Swisher are pretty decent.

My area is actually blessed with what appears to be a real Tobacconist, I have not stopped by there yet though:

http://www.timothysfinecigars.com/index.html

 

[OkieStubble]

+1 I wouldn't have a problem with Acids if they were marketed as a drugstore cigar, a la Black and Mild, Swisher, etc., but they're not. They come with a HEFTY pricetag. I mean, come on, my wife likes 'em! That means they can't be real cigars

+2 Purchased 2 Acid Blondie's New Years Eve and was out 14 bucks.

 

[Gref]

Most of the over the counter cigars, IMO, are better used for other activities. If you can find them though, Garcia Vega Pops in the glass tubes are pretty good and the cork and tube are pretty cool.

 

[Toothpick]

If you want "real" cigars with all the "fake" taste added, try Acids.

Agreed. Acid Cigars are the textbook definition of "cloying sweetness" to me

+1 I wouldn't have a problem with Acids if they were marketed as a drugstore cigar, a la Black and Mild, Swisher, etc., but they're not. They come with a HEFTY pricetag. I mean, come on, my wife likes 'em! That means they can't be real cigars

+2 Purchased 2 Acid Blondie's New Years Eve and was out 14 bucks.

I feel like a cop that just stumbled in the biker bar and announced he was a cop.......ohh boy. Acid 1400cc happens to be my favorite cigar or was my favorite since I haven't smoked a cigar in something like 2 years. But now that I have B&B in my holster I'm sure I'll find another favorite when I get back in to cigars.

 

[Commander Quan]

If acids are your favorite enjoy them without worrying about what others think. People like to crap all over them, but if you're enjoying a cigar you're cool with me.

 

[Hunter]

If acids are your favorite enjoy them without worrying about what others think. People like to crap all over them, but if you're enjoying a cigar you're cool with me.

+1 You like what you like, I just feel sorry for you Americans because it is really hard for you to get your hands on Cuban Cigars.

 

[Turk Kahvesi]

Agreed. Taste in cigars is like taste in shaving soaps, pens, snus, snuff, clothing, etc. - highly subjective. If you enjoy it, smoke it, and nevermind what anyone else thinks (except your wife, that's a whole other story).

Hunter, I feel sorry for us Americans too. I'm glad you share my pain

 

[Commander Quan]

I just feel sorry for you Americans because it is really hard for you to get your hands on Cuban Cigars.

Then quit rubbing it in.

 

[Hunter]

Hunter, I feel sorry for us Americans too. I'm glad you share my pain

Well the rumour over here is that as soon as President Castro passes away they will try to repeal the embargo... though I'm going to try to go to Cuba in early 2014 before that happens... not that I don't like Americans but it is nice to vacation and have the most annoying people be from Quebec. No offence to Quebecers either

Then quit rubbing it in.

Sorry obligated by law, we have really weird smoking laws in Canada, can't smoke anywhere but in your house under a sheet with all the lights out... but if you talk to American cigar smokers you have to bring up Cubans... and the high tobacco tax we pay to get our frost covered mittens on them