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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 :)
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hmmmm.... I think my tastes are a little different than theirs. |
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Let's try and keep this thread to Q&A and resist the temptation for commentary. :2
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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? 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? |
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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;-) |
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and seasoning. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=620 |
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What humidity level are your storing your cigars in?
What humidifier are you currently using? Is this a fairly new humidor or one that's been in use for some time? What are the interior dimensions of your humidor? How often do you open and close your humidor? Have you added new cigars recently? To troubleshoot, I would suggest doing a proper hygrometer calibration (including replacing the batteries if they are digital). ~Mark |
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One reason that your hygrometers are out of whack could be this: there are alot of cheaply made hygrometers out there that are flimsy and worthless. If you bought these cheap or if they came with a humidor, then be leary. The digital hygrometers are the way to go IMO. |
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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 |
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up into your sinuses, it can color everything for some time. Sniff one of those Extra Ordinary Larrys deeply then try to go eat breakfast. Notice anything funny about your eggs? Another thing to think about is how little the cigar smoke actually tastes like infused herbs. 75% of the taste is like cigars, but there is something extra in the smoke. Some of it is infusion and some of it is in your nostrils. Smoke a cigarette after and it will have traces of that dang Acid flavor. I don't really smoke em, but just like my pipe tobacco, I keep it separate. |
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It will not take long at all for Acids to affect other cigars. |
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I should have dried out a bit before smoking, and there was smoke going on but it was happening inside the unburned wrapper out of sight. When it would go out, which it did frequently, I would light it and a half an inch of cigar would turn to ash. It seems like what you might be describing is 'tunneling' which usually indicates that your humidor is getting too high in the humidity dept. Your hygrometer may SAY 65, but the actual humidity could be MILES from there. Check the hygrometer calibration stickie posted at the bottom of page 58 and I bet you have a better time of it. |
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I've just received a Capri Mahogany Humidor from my friend.
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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.
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http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1612 You'll have to check the shipping policies for the individual vendors though, most will ship to APO/FPOs, but there are a few exceptions. You can also get in touch with Hugh ("hotreds") or Richard ("rrplasencia") see if they can get you on the rotation of cigars that they ship out to troops. Why not drop in over in the new inmates section and post an introduction and tell us a bit about yourself too: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Thanks for your service and welcome. |
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From my experience, the big name online retailers can get sticks to BN-level FOBs in about 8-10 days. Depending on your mail delivery system, COPs have about a 15 day wait. The condition of the cigars wasn't an issue - nothing arrived dry or unsmokable. We kept most cigars in ziplock bags or tupperware. It all worked well for us. This was in 2009 and we didn't have as many folks there then as they do now so I dunno how things have changed. |
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What does it mean if a cigar "flames" when you purge it? A member here who writes some of my favorite reviews usually mentions whether the cigar he's smoking does this but I can't figure out why it matters.
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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 |
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Whatever you do, don't purge with a lighter for the first time when smoking while driving at night. The fireball will blind you for a few seconds........so I am told! ;):D |
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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?
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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? |
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Some people do, I tried it once and didn't like the result. With cutters like Xikar and Palio and their fantastic warranties I see no issue in the blades inevitably dulling. They replace/repair their cutters.
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I think that method is only used for dull cutters. I have a cheapie free cutter that I use this method with as it creates a clean cut. If I use it normally without the cello on then it is a bad cut and pulls on the wrapper.
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I've tried cutting a cigar with the cello on still. Didn't like the result... |
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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.
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make the investment in a good cutter and, as long as you dont loose it, you will have a sharp cutter for many, many years
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Has anyone tried Macanudo Miniatures? How was it?
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what are the different types of tobaccos used to make most cigars? i know of dominican and nicaraguan but not many others.
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Actually, what you call types, are actually different regions. Types would be te different leaves of the plant such as seco and ligero. To answer your original question, there is tobacco grown all over the world. Mexico is another region that several brands use tobacco from. Personally, I prefer Nicaraguan cigars.
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Cuba Dominican Nica Honduras Mexico US (Connecticut)(DE uses Perique from Louisiana) Brazil Cameroon Peru Indonesia Ecuador Philippines Costa Rica Columbia Jamaica |
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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?
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Most of the higher end NCs seem to be of Dominican or Nicaraguan origin, and many think their quality is superior to many of the other regions.
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What vitola do you smoke while golfing?
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Personally, I prefer consistent, longer smokes, that don't require touch-ups or relights, are lighter and milder. Some of my favorite smokes on the course are anything AVO, Pepin Blue, and Oliva. Mostly churchills, averaging about 1 cigar per 9 holes, sometimes 3 if we play 18. :2 |
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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?
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Public discussion of Cuban cigar vendors between members is not permitted on this site per the site rules. Participate, go to herfs, meet people, develop friendships, earn trust and eventually your new friends can privately help guide you. |
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My wrapper was burning slowly and I can't recall what that is indicative of. The scoop...
A buddy and I were smoking some Padilla '32s while golfing today. I store at 67% humidity and 70*. Weather today was low 60s and overcast/threatening rain all day. I would assume higher humidity, but because it was cooler, it didn't feel too humid. It was also fairly windy. So, what's the story with the burn?? I didn't get any cone in the filer post ash drop and had to keep re-lighting the wrapper as it was burning slowly and kept going out on me. Can any of you aficionados help me out here? M |
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Thanks T. G.
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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?
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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 |
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