Originally Posted by Eros (Post 1820753)

I have been smoking cigars for a little over a year now. Typically 1 or 2 a month with the frequency increasing in the summer to about 1 a week. I have yet to taste a thing. I have tried retrohaling and still nothing. I must note that I have never, until recently let a cigar rest for more than two weeks after purchasing it online. I am wondering if anyone else has this issue, or is it something that can be learned? I want to enjoy the flavors and not just the art of smoking. I can tell that cigars differ from one another, but I certainly can't pick out any flavors. And I have had some pretty "premium" or well known brands.

Originally Posted by Outlaw God (Post 1859540)

Anyone use a herf-a-dor for long term storage?

Is leaving them in the foam and a plastic container detrimental, although the humidity is constant at 65% ?
thanks

Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1852750)

As others have said: if aesthetics are not an issue, a cooler is the best way to go.

Originally Posted by 14holestogie (Post 1859547)

Yes.
No.

Originally Posted by MUNKY (Post 1863110)

The one you enjoy smoking the most amigo! As of late "My Father Cigar" Flor de las Antillas has the crown from last year.

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua (Post 1863686)

Well I believe resting is more of a period of letting the cigar sit, get to your preferred humidity. If it's a freshly rolled cigar or one bought and shipped, the purpose is to let them 'dry' a bit, some shippers are notorious for shipping very humid cigars so they hold up in transit. :2

I, like you will wait to see what other more informed people say.

Originally Posted by CoffeeWaterBeer (Post 1864925)

B&M etiquette question: I popped into Georgetown Tobacco down in DC over the weekend and picked up 2 sticks. I left not planning on smoking one right away but returned about 10 minutes later and asked if they had a cutter I could use. One of the guys grabbed a cutter and put his hand out for the cigar. I said I could snip it myself and did so. I didnt think anything of it until another worker said they are always happy to cut for me in what I took to be a somewhat snobby tone. Is it bad form to want to cut my own stick? The way the worker voiced himself just struck me as very odd.

Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 22676)

:confused:
Why clutter up a perfectly legitimate cigar related thread with an attempt at humor?

Originally Posted by Outlaw God (Post 1863684)

What make a long resting cigar better?

Originally Posted by mk05 (Post 1864955)

Depends what you're looking for in a cigar. A lot of wine advocates used to drink the mature old wines, but recently have moved on to prefer the robust, full offerings of young wines.

So just keep on smoking and find out what you like...and maybe you'll get to the zen moment where you realize, just appreciate everything for what it is.