Favorite cigarette? Unfiltered Camel shorts, by far. Lucky Strike filterless is close behind. But my daily smoke was Camel Filters for years, then Marlboro Reds. I cannot stand a light cigarette. But then, I quit smoking cigs, cold turkey, almost three years ago.

My every day cigar, which is usually only twice a week, really, is La Finca maduro Valentinos, a hand-rolled, long-filler 48 ring gauge by 7" Nicaraguan Puro. I prefer Arturo Fuente maduros of almost any type and size, but the La Fincas are good and fit my budget at just under $50/25. My palate is a simple one, really. I have only very seldom paid more than $5 for a cigar. It just seems silly.