Cheapness, No Not Zappa

 I smoke inexpensively. It's a must.
So I look for and find the least expensive smokes made by man. And with the truism, you get what you pay for, I get some less than desirable. But surprisingly many are good. Really good.

I scour and found "Black Abyss." Alls forms, Torpedo, Churchill, et cetera. Two style of wrappers, Connecticut or Dark - Dominican & Nicaraguan.

They don't go out.

They possess a deep chewy taste, think dark beer.

Cheap, two bucks a stick. Hell, the shipping was as much as five of them.

They smell amazing. The room reminded me immediately of my older relatives and their cigars. I think the aroma was what first drew me in.

Cons:

The bands, two of them stick to the wrapper tearing it when removed.

The wrap of the Connecticuts is loose. A lot of air.

The wrap on the rest is tight.

Today's smokers are much younger (well, everyone is) and see cigars in a different light. Like language they shape the future leaving us old farts behind.
This isn't a hobby to me. It's a very enjoyable discipline. I don't look for, "pairings," what drink goes with which smoke. I've learned to have a sugary drink. Sugar counteracts the nicotine reducing or relieving nicotine poisoning. 

Another goody for the cheapness in me.

"I need a little more cheepness please."
F.Zappa

Postscript
The inexpensive lighter I bought in January is running fine. And I learned the draw enhancer is actually a stick pin to hold the cigar allowing you to enjoy it to the very last.