Lancaster brewing makes good beer. So does Appalachian.
OT: Tobaccos, Coffees, & Libations
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Cigars... I drift towards Acids. I just snagged a tin of the small cigars. 10 for $20. They're great for fishing. If I drop one, I'm out $2, not $10. Cohiba are good. So are Arturo Fuente and Alec Bradley.
Coffee... I like strong dark roast, black. I buy Peets Major Dickasons Blend. Tim Hortons and 8 o'clock are also good.
Beer... just about any craft that isn't an IPA. Porters, Stouts, Ales, Lagers, Pilsoner are all good. I like a lot of the seasonal beers. Bowling beer... PBR.
Booze... Titos with flavored water, Jim Beam or Crown peach with sweet tea. Apple with cranberry.
Coffee... I like strong dark roast, black. I buy Peets Major Dickasons Blend. Tim Hortons and 8 o'clock are also good.
Beer... just about any craft that isn't an IPA. Porters, Stouts, Ales, Lagers, Pilsoner are all good. I like a lot of the seasonal beers. Bowling beer... PBR.
Booze... Titos with flavored water, Jim Beam or Crown peach with sweet tea. Apple with cranberry.
The currently opened bottles. LOL. Been trying to slow down on the purchases and go thru some of the bottles I have open. I am not doing very well with that. LOL.
Lol, help is a phone call away!
Honestly I had a box of Cubans that I picked up in Mexico some time ago. To my taste, I did not think they were any better than some of the premium offerings from the DR. You cannot buy a real Cuban cigar online.
La Aroma De Cuba comes to mind as a great Cuban like cigar, with a reasonable price tag.
This is not true. I have been using swisscubancigars.com for many years without problem. There are many websites that discretely sell cuban cigars but I have found this one to consistently have the best prices. Prices since Covid however have rendered smoking cubans a special-occasion luxury only. If you want to check the authenticity of a box of Cuban cigars, you can do so at this website:
Authenticity Check – Habanos, S.A. – Official site
I prefer medium to full bodied cigars and I have found several Honduran and Nicaraguan cigars that are much more reasonably priced yet with a similar smoking experience as Cubans. Perdomo, Rocky Patel, Cuba Aliados (formerly Puros Indios) and Tatuaje are just a few examples.
I've primarily used iHavanas, Cigars of Habanos, and Friends of Habanos to buy from over the last 10 years. I've also used Cigar Terminal and PuroExpress in the past. Be prepared for major sticker shock now. And it's only getting worse. Shipping to US policies have changed over the last couple years also depending on the site.
The mods at this site maintain a fairly accurate and up-to-date list of retailers: https://www.reddit.com/r/cubancigars/wiki/onlinestores/
IMPRESSIVE: seen bars with way less inventory. Ha Ha
Very nice collection and amazing repurposing of that furniture piece.
Well I learned something, but how do the cigars pass customs?This is not true. I have been using swisscubancigars.com for many years without problem. There are many websites that discretely sell cuban cigars but I have found this one to consistently have the best prices. Prices since Covid however have rendered smoking cubans a special-occasion luxury only. If you want to check the authenticity of a box of Cuban cigars, you can do so at this website:
Authenticity Check – Habanos, S.A. – Official site
www.habanos.com
I prefer medium to full bodied cigars and I have found several Honduran and Nicaraguan cigars that are much more reasonably priced yet with a similar smoking experience as Cubans. Perdomo, Rocky Patel, Cuba Aliados (formerly Puros Indios) and Tatuaje are just a few examples.
The key word in your quote is "discretely". Most sellers ship discrete. Add in a little luck, and you're home free. I've placed dozens of online orders and they all made it to my mailbox in under a month. Once they arrive, toss them in a humidor to acclimate for a few weeks and then you're off to the races.
This is not true. I have been using swisscubancigars.com for many years without problem. There are many websites that discretely sell cuban cigars but I have found this one to consistently have the best prices. Prices since Covid however have rendered smoking cubans a special-occasion luxury only. If you want to check the authenticity of a box of Cuban cigars, you can do so at this website:
Authenticity Check – Habanos, S.A. – Official site
I prefer medium to full bodied cigars and I have found several Honduran and Nicaraguan cigars that are much more reasonably priced yet with a similar smoking experience as Cubans. Perdomo, Rocky Patel, Cuba Aliados (formerly Puros Indios) and Tatuaje are just a few examples.
Might be able buy them on-line soon. Major relaxation of trade rules.
Apparently, Cuba- minus The Castros isn't communist enough for the part time occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania.
Cigars - haven't had one in well over a decade, but I did enjoy an Ashton Esquire once in a while back in the day.
Coffee - Go espresso or go home. (Funny Big Portion PA story - once in boiling springs a guy came up to me in the shop while I was having a mid-bike ride doppio, and in all seriousness, told me he thought the shop was screwing me on the coffee portion). But if you absolutely have to drink something with your wife while in Montana, that would be the Huckleberry White Mocha or the Huck Latte.
Libations:
- Guinness, Great Northern Huck Lager (if in Montana), and St. Bernardus Abt 12 on the beer front.
- Alsatian Riesling or an Italian Red on the wine front. (I like things simple and approachable)
- In recent years, shame on me but I'm drinking more liquor and cocktails than I used to, including but not limited to Manhattans, Huckleberry Manhattan in mid summer, Vodka Martini, Negroni, Jose's Way G&T (you simply have to have juniper berries in it), and I make a helluva Mint Julep this time of year. Bourbon in summer, Scotch in winter, Yellow Spot in transitional months. In anticipation of my impending move to west-central Virginia, I recently picked up a bottle of the entry model of Courage and Conviction from what will soon be my local-ish distillery, the Virginia Distilling Company, and I have to say, it's pretty damn good (or at least good enough to buy a bottle of some of their higher than entry level models). A single malt concept, with expedited aging. https://vadistillery.com/
Coffee - Go espresso or go home. (Funny Big Portion PA story - once in boiling springs a guy came up to me in the shop while I was having a mid-bike ride doppio, and in all seriousness, told me he thought the shop was screwing me on the coffee portion). But if you absolutely have to drink something with your wife while in Montana, that would be the Huckleberry White Mocha or the Huck Latte.
Libations:
- Guinness, Great Northern Huck Lager (if in Montana), and St. Bernardus Abt 12 on the beer front.
- Alsatian Riesling or an Italian Red on the wine front. (I like things simple and approachable)
- In recent years, shame on me but I'm drinking more liquor and cocktails than I used to, including but not limited to Manhattans, Huckleberry Manhattan in mid summer, Vodka Martini, Negroni, Jose's Way G&T (you simply have to have juniper berries in it), and I make a helluva Mint Julep this time of year. Bourbon in summer, Scotch in winter, Yellow Spot in transitional months. In anticipation of my impending move to west-central Virginia, I recently picked up a bottle of the entry model of Courage and Conviction from what will soon be my local-ish distillery, the Virginia Distilling Company, and I have to say, it's pretty damn good (or at least good enough to buy a bottle of some of their higher than entry level models). A single malt concept, with expedited aging. https://vadistillery.com/
I heard you can mix it with White Claw and then you will get your Man Card back.
I like bourbon primarily. I recently picked up a bottle of E H Taylor single barrel and a bottle of Elmer T Lee. While the Elmer T was a little more expensive, the E H is so much better.
Although I'm a bit of a novice, I picked up some cigars while in DR at a boutique farm that grows and hand rolls their products. I think they're pretty good but again, I'm a novice.
As far as coffee, if it's a step above Folgers, I'll drink it. If it's Folgers, I'll probably still drink it.
Although I'm a bit of a novice, I picked up some cigars while in DR at a boutique farm that grows and hand rolls their products. I think they're pretty good but again, I'm a novice.
As far as coffee, if it's a step above Folgers, I'll drink it. If it's Folgers, I'll probably still drink it.
It's really good. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm guessing it would be good straight on ice.
Tasting Event in July
https://triblive.com/local/westmore...that-offers-6-shots-for-1500-at-west-overton/
https://triblive.com/local/westmore...that-offers-6-shots-for-1500-at-west-overton/
Here's some more on West Overton:
https://triblive.com/local/westmore...s-pa-s-historical-significance-in-distilling/
https://triblive.com/local/westmore...s-pa-s-historical-significance-in-distilling/
Sheetz is innovating again!
PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — Pennsylvanians can now order beer from Sheetz directly to their front doors.
The move was made possible through an extended partnership with DoorDash, Sheetz announced Tuesday in a news release.
Using the Sheetz app or website, orders can be placed between 7 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. on Sundays.
Sheetz will now deliver beer in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — Pennsylvanians can now order beer from Sheetz directly to their front doors.
The move was made possible through an extended partnership with DoorDash, Sheetz announced Tuesday in a news release.
Using the Sheetz app or website, orders can be placed between 7 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. on Sundays.
Me seeing there is a new post on this thread hoping it is about whiskey and cigars...
Well I just scored two bottles of Blanton’s at our local Fine Wine and Good Spirits (PA State Store for those not cursed to live in the second most restrictive liquor law state in the union) for $68 per bottle. They had 18 shipped to them, restricted purchases to 2 per person, and sold out in less than a day, even with the bottles being behind the counter. You had to know they were there and ask for them. I found out from my niece, who worked with someone who had an inlaw that worked at the store.Me seeing there is a new post on this thread hoping it is about whiskey and cigars...
I had a birthday a while back…. (OK, it was March, so what?)I give Blanton's away as gifts.
(Moderator - several posts below were moved out of the Marcus Blaze thread)
Tomorrow, Tomorrow is only a day away. Come on .....sing it with me.............uh........nevermind. Good beer though. Started early with Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 9.0%. Gonna be some fuzzy memories tomorrow
Tomorrow, Tomorrow is only a day away. Come on .....sing it with me.............uh........nevermind. Good beer though. Started early with Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 9.0%. Gonna be some fuzzy memories tomorrow
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It’s almost scotch ale/big winter seasonTomorrow, Tomorrow is only a day away. Come on .....sing it with me.............uh........nevermind. Good beer though. Started early with Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 9.0%. Gonna be some fuzzy memories tomorrow
I found some Troegs Mad Elf winter Ale 10 or 11%. I forgot/quit caring how strong it is. I woke up using the bare wood arm of the couch as a pillow.Tomorrow, Tomorrow is only a day away. Come on .....sing it with me.............uh........nevermind. Good beer though. Started early with Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 9.0%. Gonna be some fuzzy memories tomorrow
Every now and then I get Flying Dog Double Dog IPA. It is 12% ABV. Lots of flavor.....short memory
I’ll never fully remember the winter they put that stuff in giant 64oz bottles and my buddy bought a pallet of them….
Two of my buddies thought it was a good idea to split two six packs of Mad Elf prior to their son's BB game that evening. They were banned from the gym for a year.
Nobody should drink high ABV beers unless they are planning on sleeping soon. Trying any activity will lead to extreme embarrassment at best
. I have seen it
If you want a massive beer, get ye some Black Tuesday. https://www.thebruery.com/products/black-tuesday-imperial-grand-reserve?_pos=11&_sid=d3d313fa4&_ss=r
