Originally Posted by sparkboss (Post 1206227)

very helpful information guys, i just got a little scared when the taste of the wrapper on an acid cigar tasted just like the wrapper on a completely different category of infused cigar, as well as the smoke. thanks guys :)

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1203453)

:tpd: I think some of the "experts" go overboard at times: "The initial 64th has a vegetal taste reminiscent of Appalachian moss in early October."

Originally Posted by Miket156 (Post 1207193)

Why? Sparkboss just commented on how helpful the answers he is getting were to him. Yes and no answers to questions don't help much. :sh


Cheers,


Mike T.

Originally Posted by oooo35980 (Post 1208019)

So I have 2 questions.

1. I had a cigar today which I think was plugged. It was hard to draw and I got barely any smoke at all. I understand the concept of plugged, what I don't understand is why after 5-10 seconds of sucking for all I was worth the smoke started to billow out the wrong end... Was this cigar plugged or something else going on? That is the definition of a plugged cigar.

2. I bought a couple humidors (one for flavored, one for unflavored) and I am in the process of seasoning them. I read that I should wrap the Hygrometers in a wet cloth for 5 minutes and then adjust them to read 95-100. Sounds easy enough. But when I put them in the wet cloth they only get up to 85, which makes sense, but they both get to 85, they are different hygrometers, from different manufacturers, and they both read the same thing (85) when wrapped in the cloth. They also both read about 65 when I just leave them on the counter. Do I need to adjust them and just figure they both came from different companies with the exact same degree of inaccuracy? Or is the 95-100 just bad information?

Originally Posted by Trent0341 (Post 1208028)

Isaiah,
I can't answer your first question. I'm sure there are many on this forum whose knowledge far exceeds mine that can give it a go.

As far as your second question I'm not familiar with that form of calibrating your hygrometer (and it seems fairly inaccurate) but I'd search on this forum for how to do a salt test. That or use a boveda pack.

Good luck in your seasoning. The most important thing I can tell you is don't rush it. And from one noob to another head on over to the new inmate area and introduce yourself;-)

Originally Posted by guitar4001 (Post 1206351)

it's always good to separate the flavors from the non-flavored.

Originally Posted by sparkboss (Post 1206227)

very helpful information guys, i just got a little scared when the taste
of the wrapper on an acid cigar tasted just like the wrapper on a completely different category of
infused cigar, as well as the smoke. thanks guys :)

Originally Posted by sparkboss (Post 1209671)

apologies to pnoon but this could possibly solve another riddle in my mind

are you referring to having cigars in the same humidor? if so they were only in there temporarily and the tobacco wasnt actually touching:sh

Originally Posted by TheFool (Post 1203436)

Hmm interesting. I was curious because I've noticed such a difference. Some cigars
get this very nice ember at the end (which get hidden by ash, but is still there)
while other don't have it at all. Just made me wonder I guess.

Originally Posted by BnBTobacco (Post 1210183)

I've just received a Capri Mahogany Humidor from my friend.

Originally Posted by BnBTobacco (Post 1210183)

I've just received a Capri Mahogany Humidor from my friend.

Originally Posted by thenewguy (Post 1211452)

I am currently deployed, and on my last deployment we used to have a ritual of having a cigar after each successful mission. I had a buddy that had a shop back home that he would buy them for us, but this go around, he's with another unit. Where are the best places online to shop, and ship overseas where the cigars arrive the freshest? And I am generally new to the cigar world, minus friends recommendations.. Any help is appreciated.

Originally Posted by thenewguy (Post 1211452)

I am currently deployed, and on my last deployment we used to have a ritual of having a cigar after each successful mission. I had a buddy that had a shop back home that he would buy them for us, but this go around, he's with another unit. Where are the best places online to shop, and ship overseas where the cigars arrive the freshest? And I am generally new to the cigar world, minus friends recommendations.. Any help is appreciated.

Originally Posted by bobarian (Post 1215363)

Purging is a method of ridding the cigar of tar and other impurities that can affect the taste as you get down past half way. Some will purge through a lighter flame, this often results in a large 2-4" flame as the impurities burn off.
Whether or not you use a lighter the effect is the same, but the lighter yields more spectacular results. :2

Originally Posted by thenewguy (Post 1215784)

If I do not currently have a humidor, until I get one (mail coming overseas takes a while) what is the best way to rig something up to preserve my cigars?

Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1215806)

tupperware would be my suggestion
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Originally Posted by Cornrow_Wallis (Post 1222390)

I was just screwing around on a website and decided to check out the FAQ because I'm bored and can't go to sleep. I ran across this quote talking about whether to leave the cello on or take it off.

"It also is great to cut your cigars with the wrappers on as it keeps the blade clean and sharp much longer."

Do people cut cigars with the cello on?

Originally Posted by chachee52 (Post 1222550)

I would think that by cutting with the cello on that if the blad is that dull it would pull on the cello and just pinch the cigar more because it wouldn't cut through anyway? I've never tried this and maybe i'm looking too much into this. Just doesn't make sense to me to even try it.

Originally Posted by sparkboss (Post 1224118)

what are the different types of tobaccos used to make most cigars? i know of dominican and nicaraguan but not many others.

Originally Posted by sparkboss (Post 1224897)

amongst all of these i've heard of dominican, nicaraguan, guban, and honduran mostly - is it quality that makes these stick out more to some people, or just the same 'ol fate of preference?

Originally Posted by Angus (Post 1225162)

What vitola do you smoke while golfing?

Originally Posted by Drkns (Post 1250600)

Hello, I am newby here and if this question is out of line please feel free to delete or if answered somewhere else please direct me to it. I am looking for online cuban cigar retailers. In some reviews a price for Romeo Y Julieta short churchill is stated 8$ per stick and I wonder where on earth that seller is?

Thanks,
Mehmet

Originally Posted by themachine (Post 1257261)

What is your opinion on relighting a cigar, that has been let go out not smoothered out, later in the day or even the next day? Does this change the flavor of the cigar? Is it even worth it to smoke the rest of this cigar or just grab a new one?

Originally Posted by themachine (Post 1257261)

What is your opinion on relighting a cigar, that has been let go out not smoothered out, later in the day or even the next day? Does this change the flavor of the cigar? Is it even worth it to smoke the rest of this cigar or just grab a new one?

Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1257273)

For me, I will relight if it's wthin 10-15 minutes. I will purge before relighting. After that, I light up anew cigar. Hours later or the next day? Never.
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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1257275)

Cigars are meant to be smoked in one sitting. I never pick up a cold cigar as it usually tastes like arse. However, I have heard stories of a cigar that sat out for days, half smoked, and they come back to it and it's still really good.

So, as in most things, it's up to your preference but I would never consider it again after trying it.

:2