Cigars (Warfighter Tobacco Co)

[HemiDude]

I don’t smoke very often but when I do, I want a good tasting cigar. The last time my youngest son visited us from out of state, he brought a couple of cigars from a guy he met, who runs a cigar business. The company is Warfighter Tobacco, owned and run by veterans. I know there are a lot of guys on this forum, who either served, serve, or support those who serve, so if you get a chance, check it out.

I texted my son earlier this week, saying that I had smoked the last one and commented how good it was, and I asked him to pass that on to the guys at that company. Today this fantastic gift arrived in the mail:

 

[mikeru82]

The wife and I love cigars. We even put a cigar lounge in our house so we can enjoy them year-round. I'll definitely check these out. Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[HemiDude]

The wife and I love cigars. We even put a cigar lounge in our house so we can enjoy them year-round. I'll definitely check these out. Thanks for the heads-up!

Wow, I’m pretty jealous about the cigar lounge, and a wife to join you there. I rarely smoke, but my wife never has, so you know how those discussions go lol.

Just for reference, the cigars I smoked from these guys are the 7.62 MM Garrison Rosado.

 

[mikeru82]

Yeah, I feel pretty fortunate that I've found a life partner who likes the same things I do. Cigars, scotch, and guns. The holy trinity LOL. Here's a couple pics of the cigar lounge to make you even more jealous...

 

[Idahoktm]

Yeah, I feel pretty fortunate that I've found a life partner who likes the same things I do. Cigars, scotch, and guns. The holy trinity LOL. Here's a couple pics of the cigar lounge to make you even more jealous...

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I'm going to go out on a limb here and take a guess that your exhaust fan is not wired to code.

 

[mikeru82]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and take a guess that your exhaust fan is not wired to code.

I don't know what you're talking about. It's plugged into an outlet just like it should be.

 

[HemiDude]

Yeah, I feel pretty fortunate that I've found a life partner who likes the same things I do. Cigars, scotch, and guns. The holy trinity LOL. Here's a couple pics of the cigar lounge to make you even more jealous...

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Oh yeah man, that’s the way to go. Very nice space . And you say your wife also drinks scotch with you? I really like my wife, but now I may need to rethink some things…..

 

[mikeru82]

Oh yeah man, that’s the way to go. Very nice space . And you say your wife also drinks scotch with you? I really like my wife, but now I may need to rethink some things…..

Thanks, we're enjoying it. She's the one who introduced me to it. Before that I was more of a rum guy.

 

[SpeedyV]

Yeah, I feel pretty fortunate that I've found a life partner who likes the same things I do. Cigars, scotch, and guns. The holy trinity LOL. Here's a couple pics of the cigar lounge to make you even more jealous...

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I’m in the same (fortunate) boat…albeit sweet cigars, mild scotches, and shooting without hunting for her. I still think I did pretty well

 

[Ramroo]

I tried the warfighter field series today. 5.56 , 7.62 , and 50 cal.
I am not the cigar aficionado by any stretch, but I liked the 50 cal the best.
The 5.56, and 7.62 seemed to give me that aftertaste that makes you want to spit after a draw.
The 50 cal didn’t do that. Looked, smelled, and tasted the best to me.
I will try the garrison series later.

 

[Rlaf75]

I'll have to look into these Warfighter smokes. Are they a new company?

 

[Ramroo]

I'll have to look into these Warfighter smokes. Are they a new company?

I have never heard of them till Hemidude mentioned them. I don’t know anything more than their “about” on their website.

Some of America’s finest started the company and I try to support when I can.

They are not expensive cigars. But I do wish some other cigar snobs would give their reviews.

I support veterans when I can, but when I can get better and significantly cheaper stuff I will.
One example is Black Rifle Co. I love the story and veterans, and their coffee is good IMO… not worth the price for me however. I have argued this with one of my coffee snobs I hunt with.

 

[Rlaf75]

I have never heard of them till Hemidude mentioned them. I don’t know anything more than their “about” on their website.

Some of America’s finest started the company and I try to support when I can.

They are not expensive cigars. But I do wish some other cigar snobs would give their reviews.

I support veterans when I can, but when I can get better and significantly cheaper stuff I will.
One example is Black Rifle Co. I love the story and veterans, and their coffee is good IMO… not worth the price for me however. I have argued this with one of my coffee snobs I hunt with.

I agree. I support when and where I can but I'm not gonna be a sucker doing it. I just looked up the Warfighter cigar and they seem to be about $10/11 per stick which isn't too far fetched theses days. I'm going to order one of their sampler packs for about $65 off their website. I'll do it once to try them out and see what kind of smoke they are. If they are **** then I won't buy them again. I just need to get my @ss off the recliner to get my credit card lol

 

[Ramroo]

I agree. I support when and where I can but I'm not gonna be a sucker doing it. I just looked up the Warfighter cigar and they seem to be about $10/11 per stick which isn't too far fetched theses days. I'm going to order one of their sampler packs for about $65 off their website. I'll do it once to try them out and see what kind of smoke they are. If they are **** then I won't buy them again. I just need to get my @ss off the recliner to get my credit card lol

Please give a review. I am curious about other people’s opinions on these gars.

 

[HemiDude]

I tried the warfighter field series today. 5.56 , 7.62 , and 50 cal.
I am not the cigar aficionado by any stretch, but I liked the 50 cal the best.
The 5.56, and 7.62 seemed to give me that aftertaste that makes you want to spit after a draw.
The 50 cal didn’t do that. Looked, smelled, and tasted the best to me.
I will try the garrison series later.

I haven't tried the Field series yet, having been pretty pleased with the Garrison. Similar to your strategy, I will gives those a shot after I'm done enjoying the latest stash.

 

[HemiDude]

I'll have to look into these Warfighter smokes. Are they a new company?

They have been around for less than 10 years so I guess some might call them new. When my Son met the owner at a Veteran Business event, it was only near the top of his favorite things - He was super stoked that he got to talk to the guy who took out OBL

 

[Ramroo]

50 cal Field vs 50 cal Garrison.

50 cal Field for the win. Smelled, and tasted better IMO. Sweeter, less bitter and harsh.

I cut past the cap on the Field. They tend to come unraveled and does not keep the tobacco in place on the end, Rookie move.

 

[mikeru82]

Damn, I forgot about this thread. I can't access their website from work so I'll see about ordering a sampler pack when I get home tonight.

50 cal Field vs 50 cal Garrison.

50 cal Field for the win. Smelled, and tasted better IMO. Sweeter, less bitter and harsh.

I cut past the cap on the Field. They tend to come unraveled and does not keep the tobacco in place on the end, Rookie move.

You might try using a punch or v-cutter instead. Less chance of messing up the cap. I only use a guillotine cutter on torpedo style cigars.

 

[Rlaf75]

I use a punch and the caps usually keep pretty good

 

[HemiDude]

50 cal Field vs 50 cal Garrison.

50 cal Field for the win. Smelled, and tasted better IMO. Sweeter, less bitter and harsh.

I cut past the cap on the Field. They tend to come unraveled and does not keep the tobacco in place on the end, Rookie move.

Haha nothing like a mouth full of leaves