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A Man’s Dying Wish
By Jesse | August 17, 2007
My mother-in-law is a hospice nurse and a couple weeks ago she approached me about a patient of hers. This man doesn’t have long to live and hasn’t had a cigar in over 50 years and had mentioned his desire to have one. I was more than happy to see that this guy had some cigars to enjoy at the end of his life and provided her with a couple to take to him.
I’ve been asked if I’d like to give this guy a couple cigars a week until he is no longer able to enjoy them and I eagerly agreed. The first two cigars I have him were a La Tradicion Cubana Petit Torpedo and an Oliva Serie G Cameroon. What I want to know is what cigars would you provide for man that hasn’t been smoking in more than 50 years and does not have a long time left on this earth?
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August 17th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I’d recommend hooking him up with the Gran Habanos Corojo #5 and the CAO Gold Maduro. I’d say the Oliva Serie V, but if he hasn’t been smoking, it might be a bit much for him.
August 17th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Man you really love those Gran Habanos, unfortunately I don’t have any and don’t know of any shops close by that carry them.
August 17th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Yeah, they’re my crack right now! :)
Tell ya what, I send a couple to you. I’m picking up a box from Blue Havana II at the herf this weekend. I don’t know if I have your address or not, email me and we’ll give him a chance to try ‘em out.
August 17th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
The next two cigars I’m sending are a Aroma De Cuba and a H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon.
August 18th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
Definitely an ISOM if it is possible under any circumstances.
Something smaller, Petit Corona or the likes.
My opinion? Romeo y Julieta Coronitas en Cedro.
Mild enough so he can finish it but a very flavorful cigar.
My thoughts are with him and thank you for giving him this opportunity. You are very considerate.
August 18th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Someone I know is heading up to the Great White North so I made some requests. We’ll see what she comes back with. :)
August 20th, 2007 at 1:11 am
The next two cigars I’m sending are a Aroma De Cuba and a H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon
The H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon is one of my favorite cigars–very flavorful and smooth. If he likes that, you might try the Don Pepin Garcia Black Label.
August 20th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
I haven’t had a chance to try the Pepin Black Labels yet. They are one of the cigars on my must try list.
August 20th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
I would easily part with a couple of Edmundos for the man. I am certain that would jog his smoking memory into remembering what a fine Havana tastes like.
August 24th, 2007 at 10:54 am
Very nice furious.
Jesse, shoot me a PM at CL (nick: siepattu) if you need any help, I have some Coronitas en Cedros etc.